OPEN GROUND is a curated scratch night hosted by Bath’s Creative Playground.

An evening of performance work that is still forming and ready to be tested in front of a live audience. OPEN GROUND welcomes emerging and established artists, as well as independent and collective makers, to present Dance, Theatre, Comedy, Spoken Word, and more. Come as a witness - scratch events depend on thoughtful audiences!

Bath’s Creative Playground is an interdisciplinary creative hub supporting collaborative and performance-led practices in Bath. It nurtures the artistic community through a weekly workshop for anyone curious about exploring physicality, storytelling, improvisation and collaboration.

Hosted by Bath's Creative Playground

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.