Life Hack 2026

Life Hack is back!

Interested in finding out more about the creative industries?

Join us for this year's free Life Hack event to take part in interactive workshops, insightful Q&As and networking with other young people.

We'll be bringing experts from a whole range of arts and creative industries to lead sessions that will help you get inspired, learn new skills, discover a future dream job and kickstart your creative career!

To book your tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

For more info, visit: https://www.wmc.org.uk

Otter Dwrgi

Thursday 19th February 2026

2pm at the Soar Centre, Penygraig

After the show, why not stick around for more fun in Dwrgi’s world, as we create crafts that you can take home for your very own adventures?
Expect giggles, soft soundscapes and crafty makes suitable for all tiny adventurers (and their grown ups!)

Click here to book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

Dwrgi is supported by Arts Council Wales’ Night Out Scheme and additionally by the Fern Folk Foundation.

Full House by Hannah Lad

Eyes down for a great night out!

Written by Hannah Lad

Directed by Hannah McPake

Age guidance 14+

Running time: 50 minutes (no interval)

A co-production with RCT Theatres with support from Sherman Theatre and Arts Council of Wales.

Book Tickets Here for Parc & Dare: https://www.rct-theatres.co.uk/event/full-house-2

Book Tickets Here for Sherman Theatre: https://www.shermantheatre.co.uk/event/full-house/

Meet Fred

23rd March 7:00PM

Aged 14+ £6 Per ticket

Tickets: General £12 | Concession £8

* Bookings available face to face over the telephone.

Online bookings available from January 23rd

https://www.ymaonline.wales

25 Years of Sparc

Did you know Sparc turned 25?

We use theatre and art to explore different areas of our lives, we both create our own work and collaborate with others to ignite change through the arts in our communities and beyond.

www.linktr.ee/SparcWales

We are Sparc

We are Sparc - Valleys Kids Youth Arts project, we use theatre and art to explore different areas of our lives, we both create our own work and collaborate with others to ignite change through the arts in our communities and beyond.

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Are you Sparc?

Are you aged 7 – 25 interested in drama, music, video, dance or any of the other arts? If so we would love to hear from you.

Drama Workshops

Each week we run Drama Workshops in our Valleys Kids centres in Penygraig, Dinas, Rhydyfelin and Penyrenglyn for children and young people aged between 7 and 13 - see events for more details.

Sparc Plus

Want to make a difference? Join our 16+ Sparc Plus programme, we offer mentoring and support, the chance to volunteer on all aspects of Youth Theatre productions as well as creating your own projects.

Afon Dance

Afon Community Dance has always worked in collaboration with Sparc offering creative dance classes and showcasing their beautiful work at Soar Centre see calendar for details of classes.

Sparc in Schools

Sparc works closely with our local cluster schools in all our key areas. We run arts projects in schools including film, theatre and photography to work creatively with pupils.

What is Sparc?

We are a Youth Arts project in Rhondda Cynon Taff. We work together & learn from each other. From the moment we enter the room we begin a journey of creativity, discovery & growth.

The Sparc team is an integral part of the community development work at Valleys Kids and we work with young people in a variety of settings.

Using creative techniques the children and young people explore different areas of their lives and the lives of others in a positive way.

Upcoming events & workshops | Calendar

31/12/26

Sparc Timetable

Rhydyfelin Community Centre

04/02/26 16:30 to 18:00 | Drama | Performance | Theatre

Rhydyfelin Drama Workshop

If you would like to be creative, play games and make friends then this might be the place for you.

Rhydyfelin Community Centre

04/02/26 18:15 to 19:45 | Drama | Performance | Theatre

Rhydyfelin Youth Theatre

Rhydyfelin Youth Theatre is a drama group for anyone aged 12+ who is interested in drama.

The Factory

05/02/26 16:00 to 20:00 | Music | Performance

Radio Platfform @ The Factory (for ages 14+)

Our radio station in The Factory is open for graduates of the Radio Platfform training to come and create their own shows.

Click here to view all of the Upcoming Sparc Events and Workshops

Sparc Love Letters

Sparc,

What can I say! A vibrant, modern, beautiful design intertwined with a message that runs to our core!

Sparc has been a home from home for so many for so long. A place for people to share their stories in a place where they have been to feel welcome and safe.

Their thoughts, their hopes, their dreams and their aspirations have all been heard and supported by a group of mentors who really care and have a passion for the arts running through their veins.

Artworks will always hold the most special place in my heart, but Sparc will be in my dreams and my hopes for the future.

Best wishes and Happy 20th Birthday

Emma
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Click here to see more of our Love letters

Are you a youth or parent? If you want to find out more about Sparc and you are a parent, guardian or young person, then you can contact us direct on our works number 01443 303032 we will arrange to meet with you for a cup of tea and a chat or call you back and find out which group(s) will suit you best.

If you would prefer send us a form with your details, then click this box and we will call you and arrange to meet. Want to volunteer? We are always looking to expand our team. You can find more information about volunteering on our Join In page.

Click this box to visit the Join In page.

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