Fire and Water

Creating a landmark centre for arts & culture, community and education in Sowerby Bridge.

Fire & Water is both a physical space in the heart of Sowerby Bridge and a wider local place-making initiative.

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Fire & Water is about you and you. Yes, you!

The creative, talented and dedicated people of this little patch of West Yorkshire with big dreams. It’s a space for community arts and activism. It’s also about sustainability and enabling our local economy. The strengths and needs of the community are always evolving and so are we. Become a member. Get Involved. Shape the now and create the future, of Fire & Water.
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Events

14th August 2026, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Open Mic & Rave

Come & bring your Instruments, Music, Poetry or anything else you wish to share on our open and accessible stage .. and rave!

15th October 2026, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Mikron Theatre - Top of The World

Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming journey to the Top of the Wold! Hop aboard the most charmingly quirky mobile library you’ll ever encounter and dive into chapters that teem with the lives of then and now.  This brand-new play, bursting with original songs, invites you to join the East Riding Mobile Library in a celebration of community, culture, caravans, and peas.

30th October 2026, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Halloween Open Mic

Come & bring your Instruments, Music, Poetry or anything else you wish to share on our open and accessible stage .. and rave!

From the blog

8th June 2026

Open Mic 2026

Our Open Mic series is more than just an event; it's a cornerstone of what Fire and Water stands for: inclusivity, creativity, and connection. It’s a place to share, to discover, and to be part of something truly special. Whether you're a seasoned performer, a budding artist testing new material, or simply someone who loves to experience live, local talent, you’ve found your home.

By Webmaster
8th June 2026

Director's Annual Report 2026

It’s been another eventful year for with some great things to celebrate and some ongoing frustrations!

By Webmaster
15th April 2026

Bar Open Early for The Revenger's Tragedy

The bar will be open for drinks half an hour before the play commences

By Webmaster