A group of youngsters aged from 8 to 13 have played a central role in shaping the programme for the 2026 Spark Festival for children in Leicester.
Steve Orme is the Midlands Editor at Derbyshire Live. With a rich background in arts and entertainment journalism, he covers topics such as plays and musicals, celebrities, and entertainment news, reflecting his passion for theatre and the performing arts. Steve's work has been featured in the British Theatre Guide and he continues to contribute to the cultural landscape through his writing and teaching at Nottingham Trent University.












