Commencing: a beautiful mess about giving unexpected things a chance. Kelli's hopeful for a blind date, only to be disappointed when it turns out her date, Arlin, is a woman- which wouldn't be an issue...

If Kelli wasn't straight. Instead of a candlelit dinner, the night dissolves into a witty, alcohol-fuelled dissection of gay and straight culture, stereotypes, and the misunderstandings between them. What begins as frustration becomes something funnier, messier, and more honest.

Through thirsty confessions, humour and desperation, both characters discover that even in disappointment, people can still be charming- and that beginnings often arrive disguised as mistakes. Written by Jane Shepard Image by Meg Funtek Presented and performed by Ash Bleasdale & Rennie Singh

Ticket Pricing Stages: Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations.

STAGE 1 – Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026 STAGE 2 – Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026 STAGE 3 – Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date STAGE 4 – On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only

Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026—running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.co.uk.

Plus, 50p from each ticket sold supports emerging creatives through NewSparks. Find out more at sparkfest.co.uk/newsparks.