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ANDRÉ RIEU’S 2025 CHRISTMAS CONCERT: MERRY CHRISTMAS

This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025

Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes,

and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event!

With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the

sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of

Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer.

Christmas is André’s favourite time of year - and he can’t wait to share this spectacular

concert with you, only in cinemas!

Subtitles: English

Language: English/Dutch Spoken

Polar Explorer Ann Daniels is a world record holder and one of Britain’s leading explorers. As a mother of four children, she entered the Guinness book of world records as part of the first all-women’s team to reach the North and South poles.

She is a Polar guide and ice leader of five scientific Arctic expeditions, working and surviving on the moving Arctic Sea ice.

She has worked with NASA, The European Space Agency and many scientific institutions globally, to understand the environmental changes in these fragile regions at the very ends of our planet.

Ann’s talk will follow her adventures in the harshest most difficult terrains on earth, crossing the Arctic Ocean and Antarctica and will include her environmental work on the changing Arctic Ocean

Tickets

£16.50

£11 Under 18’s

As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life, celebrating what he firmly believes to be the greatest invention of the modern age.

How did a weather forecast for mariners capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?

Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what all those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact, shares rip-roaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement.

Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, which has sold more than a quarter-of-a-million copies, this pacy, moving and hilarious show is selling out theatres up and down the land as it takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland. Attention All Shipping guarantees the shipping forecast will never sound the same again.

“Charlie Connelly is one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of sitting in a studio with…He has a natural wit that doesn’t get crushed by an over-zealous ego with a lovely personality attached to it.” Fi Glover, broadcaster

“Charlie is always warm, funny and engaging…I actually sent him a fan letter - and I've never done that to anyone in my life before.”  Bernard Sumner, New Order

“I can thoroughly recommend an evening spent in the company of the very funny and very lovely Charlie Connelly whose knowledge of what I call ‘the ships’ is excellent. Sou’westers optional.” Corrie Corfield, BBC Radio 4

Saturday 14th February

Tickets £20

On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”.

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Written by:  Robert Kaplow

Starring: Ethan Hawke

Margaret Qualley

Bobby Cannavale

Andrew Scott

Ethan Hawke deserves to finally win an Oscar in one of 2025's best films – Daily Express

After a string of sold-out shows, Dartmouth Comedy Club has quickly built a reputation for bringing top-quality stand-up comedy to town. Each event features a hand-picked line-up of TV names, award-winning comedians, and rising stars from the UK comedy circuit. The full line-up for this date will be announced soon, but with the calibre of comedians we regularly host, you can be sure it’ll be another night of big laughs and brilliant entertainment. Tickets are on sale now and almost every show so far has sold out in advance, so book early to secure your seats!

Saturday 7th February 2026

Tickets £20

The choir will perform a range of seasonal music covering a wide variety of styles including pop Christmas classics from Chris de Burgh to Sia, some contemporary arrangements of traditional favourites by artists such as the Pentatonix as well as the opportunity for some audience participation in joining in well-known Christmas carols.

Thursday 18th December 7.30pm

Tickets £16, under 18’s £10  

A fun and exciting weekly drama group aimed at developing theatre performance skills, building confidence, and making new friends through the Dramatic Arts.

This is a creative opportunity for young people to develop and explore their own voice. We focus on giving young people creative choice, a safe space for self-expression and exploration, building a community of collaboration and inclusivity. We can cover performance skills such as improvisation and devising, physical theatre, voice and characterisation, writing and script work.

Director and facilitator, Rachel Swain, is an award winning Youth Theatre Practitioner, with over 25 years teaching experience, Rachel writes original Youth Theatre productions to ensure all young people have their moment to shine. Her youth group ‘Dramatically Different Brixham’ has been the resident Youth Theatre in Brixham for over 10 years and ‘Dramatically Different Teignmouth’ has been a huge success since it was established in 2019.

If you would like more information or to ask questions about the Drama Workshops please email: info@theflavel.org.uk

The sessions cost £95 per term, which will normally include between 9 and 11 sessions depending on the actual term dates, but dates and term lengths can vary. The actual dates for Autumn Term 2025 are shown below.

A number of subsidised places will be available to Dartmouth Residents through our Bursary Scheme. Please email Lindsay Ellwood for details of the bursary scheme on: flaveldrama.bursaries@gmail.com

(Supported by Ditsum Players, Dartmouth United Charities and Dartmouth Mayflower).

Suitable for ages 7 to 18 years

There are two weekly sessions on a Wednesday - please make sure you book into the correct session. The earlier group at 4pm will be for younger children and the later group at 5.15pm will be for the older age group, but we are very happy to vary this depending on what suits your individual child, so please contact us if you wish to discuss.

Session 1 ‘Juniors’  – 4pm to 5pm - Younger age group (typically age 7 to 9)

Session 2 ‘Transitions’ – 5.15pm to 6.15pm - Older age group (typically age 10+)

1.        Wed 17 Sep

2.        Wed 24 Sep

Oct 1 No Session

3.        Wed 8 Oct

4.        Wed 15 Oct

5.        Wed 22 Oct

Half Term – No Session

6.        Wed 5 Nov

7.        Wed 12 Nov

8.        Wed 19 Nov

9.        Wed 26 Nov

10.        Wed 3 Dec

11.        Wed 10th Dec

Please note there will no sessions on the following dates: Wed 1 Oct or Wed 29 Oct

Come and learn to play a traditional West African Djembe rhythm - No experience necessary! Starting from scratch, through games and activities, you will learn fundamental techniques in order to create uplifting, authentic rhythms. As a group, we will create a polyrhythmic montage of sound using a range of instruments including djembes, dun dun bass drums, bells and shakers. Expect BIG Beats, Big Breaks and most of all Big smiles!

Each workshop is unique and comes with access to digital resources and a recording of our final piece.

What is Drum Devon?

Drum Devon is a small social enterprise which prides itself on providing high quality, authentic and accessible world roots drum and percussion workshops to a variety of settings including community groups, schools, events and parties as well as therapeutic settings to promote personal and social wellbeing.

James Carr

The workshops are designed and delivered by experienced and fully qualified teacher James Carr. With over 20 years’ experience as a drummer and percussionist and 18 years teaching in a diverse range of settings both in the UK and abroad, James is well positioned

to deliver inspirational workshops which instil confidence in participants as well as reflect on the social context in which the music is derived.

Saturday 18th October

Saturday 22nd November

Saturday 20th December 

£15 Adults per session or buy 3 and pay £12.50 per session. Family sessions are £15 per person including one child and then £5 per extra child.

Renowned virtuoso acoustic guitarists, Duo Destino, bring their unique Flamenco Fusion style of play to Dartmouth for the very first time. You are guaranteed a feel-good evening with their flying finger-work and percussive playing as they seamlessly blend classical, rock and pop with flamenco. They will transport you from Spain to Italy, the Camargue and Mexico with maybe a bit of Hollywood thrown in.

Although classically trained they love the exuberance of The Gypsy Kings and dazzle audiences across England, France and Spain with their talent.

You'll hear tunes you know in ways you don't as well as some of their own compositions.   Some slower emotional tunes will let you catch your breath amongst all that energy.  And then, in the blink of an eye, it's their amazing version of Sultans of Swing and your feet are tapping again.

Come and see what the buzz is about on one of their rare trips to Devon and you will leave the Auditorium smiling from ear to ear.  

Nobody ever forgets the shock and thrill of seeing them play live for the first time.  

About — DUO

20th March 2026

Tickets £21.00

The Metropolitan Opera

EUGENE ONEGIN 

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).

Sung in Russian with English subtitles

Music PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY

Conductor TIMUR ZANGIEV

Director DEBORAH WARNER

Set Designer TOM PYE

Costume Designer CHLOE OBOLENSKY

Lighting Designer JEAN KALMAN

Projection Designer IAN WILLIAM GALLOWAY and FINN ROSS

Choreographer KIM BRANDSTRUP

Tuesday 5th May 2026 18.00pm

Tickets £18 Adults under 18 £11

Turner & Constable

Directed by David Bickerstaff

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.

Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in February so that you can enjoy both film and exhibition together. Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts.

Turner’s blazing sunsets and sublime scenes from his travels and Constable’s idealised depictions of beloved places from home whipped the public of the time into a frenzy of enthusiasm. Constable represents the very best of the old school of realism and pastoral nostalgia; Turner, an exciting new way of depicting emotion and dreamlike impressions. Critics compared their starkly different styles to a clash of ‘fire and water’. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these greats side-by-side, as they so often were in life, on the big screen for the first time.

11th March 2026

£18 under 18’s £11 

Dear Flavel Friends and Supporters,

                                                   

FLAVEL FOREVER

WHO WE ARE

Twenty years ago, we were part of a determined and enthusiastic group which founded the Flavel Arts and Community Centre. Our vision was to provide a centre in the heart of our community so that residents and visitors could enjoy high quality entertainment, a library, café and a meeting place for local groups. For the last 20 years we have provided this service week on week, throughout the year. The successful purpose-built home for The Flavel is considered an essential part of Dartmouth community life with its provision of high quality and varied programmes that entertain, educate, and connect people, in what is a geographically isolated town.

OUR POSITION:

Our position is a charity with no support from government or local council. All charities are experiencing challenging times, now and in recent years, and The Flavel is not alone in facing financial difficulties. Grants, once readily available, that supported smaller venues like our own have been focussed elsewhere. Our customer base is affected by the societal changes brought about by Covid, austerity, global uncertainty and how we now access entertainment through streaming.

THE FUTURE

It is urgent now to future proof The Flavel for the next generation; we owe that to them. The building needs to be more contemporary and accessible. We also face the consequences of 20 years of regular use in terms of upkeep and a legacy of old equipment and facilities.

We are kindly asking you to support us by either £150 a year for the next five years or £15 a month for the same period to the Flavel Forever Supporters Fund. This is the equivalent of a cup of coffee a week and if we reach our target of 500 of you giving us this support, we will together ensure that the Flavel continues to be here for ourselves and the next generation. Flavel Forever Supporters will be entered into a monthly draw for a prize and invited to our annual Flavel Forever Supporters Party, among other initiatives being developed.

We are confident that the Trustee Board have an ambitious plan to prepare for the future and you will soon hear about these projects such as installing solar panels to reduce energy costs and help us towards reaching net zero targets, growing the Café area footprint to give greater access to this well used area, and attract new audiences whilst retaining all that is good, to this community space.

To donate:

A regular Standing Order for £15/month or £150/year (Flavel Centre Trust. Account Number: 33008523 Sort code: 52- 30-20  Ref: Your Full Name –FOREVER)

A donation form can also be downloaded here : FORM DOWNLOAD

We would be very grateful if you can set up a regular contribution to Flavel FOREVER as detailed above, but if you would prefer to make a one-off donation you can do that by clicking on the green circle below.

Yours sincerely

RAY Bridges and  JOHN Mitchell. ( Flavel Founders)

The Breath is Manchester-based guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly. They met on the city’s gig circuit in the late noughties. An unlikely pairing though it was, he an acclaimed guitar whiz, ex long-time member of The Cinematic Orchestra and a softly spoken Manchester urbanite, she a folk singer with a larger-than-life personality and a powerful voice to match. Their connection was immediate; they formed The Breath in 2016, a singer-songwriter duo to present their contemporary take on alt-folk.

For them, it’s all about the song. Connolly is a storyteller and their exquisitely crafted, honest, personal, heartfelt songs are as likely to touch on childhood summers and first love as cultural dislocation, post- colonial injustices and grief. But it’s Ríoghnach’s impassioned delivery and extraordinary stop-you-in- your-tracks voice, coupled with Stuart’s understated brilliance that is so engaging.

The Breath have released three albums on Peter Gabriel’s Real World label. Their breakthrough album, ‘Carry Your Kin’ (2016) delved deeply into the spaces between rock, ambient and Irish folk, where layered vocals, mesmerising guitar riffs and expansive folk arrangements created a big sound. ‘Let the Cards Fall’ followed in 2018, and, like the first, was recorded with a full band granting a multi-textured kaleidoscope of sound with a cinematic sensibility. References to Celtic history and cultural loss are woven into a bewitching collection of songs that span beguiling ballads and punch-the-air anthems. In support of the release, Stuart and Ríoghnach performed a series of shows – just the two of them. Stripped bare, they found a new depth and beauty in their songs allowing their extraordinary connection to shine through.

The duo returned to the studio in 2019 to record ‘Only Stories (Let the Cards Fall Revisited)’ reimagining previous work (alongside two new songs) taking it back to its acoustic roots. This new direction would see Ríoghnach Connolly receive an RTÉ Folk Award nomination for Best Folk Singer and win Folk Singer Of The Year at the 2019 BBC R2 Folk Awards for which the duo were also nominated as Best Duo/Group.

During the pandemic of 2020/2021, The Breath returned to the studio to record a set of songs in remembrance of American lost folk icon, Karen Dalton. In the spring of 2021, they released a two-track single, ‘Something On Your Mind’ and original song, ‘Remembering Mountains’. They release their third studio album on Real World Records in 2023.

The Breath in Autumn 2023 build to their new album, ‘Land Of My Other’. Ten original tracks of raw, gorgeous, acoustic-minded music. Songs that tell stories in ways that soothe, stir, exalt, and touch emotional chords that will bring tears of lamenting joy, to your eyes.

"An affecting blend... McCallum provides the grandeur and artifice and Connolly the intimacy and purity"

Uncut

"The Breath rolls across the senses like clouds caress low hills – always moving, changing, evolving; and utterly fascinating"

Folk Radio.com

"Folk roots but different horizons... the jaw-droppingly stunning, woozy voice of Ríoghnach Connolly"

The Guardian

Tickets

£18.50

"Alex Hart is set to make a global impact"

The Guardian

Folk at the Flavel presents: Alex Hart Trio

Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west based singer/songwriter Alex Hart has just released ‘VISIONS’ her most exciting and anticipated album to date. At 18 Alex was noticed by producer Neil Stainton who honed her talent, worked with her during her early career and co-wrote and recorded her debut album ‘On This Day’.

Alex also worked closely with musician and songwriter Barney Dine from Torbay with whom she co-wrote many songs from this album, songs afterwards and gigged extensively. During this time, she was able to grow as a musician and perfect her craft. Following the success of Alex’s debut album, her voice and musicianship caught the eye of legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, who asked Alex to be a part of his band as a musician and vocalist for their European and international tour dates.

Alex has performed and toured all over the UK/Europe with the band and has embarked on many international US tours. Alex also collaborates and performs alongside the critically acclaimed Devon born folk singer Seth Lakeman. Alex’s voice as well her multi-instrumental playing features heavily on his brand- new album. The single “Higher We Aspire” received huge BBC Radio 2 support, and Alex performed the song live on BBC Breakfast TV. Alex tours extensively with Seth as a duo, trio and part of the band.

"Alex Hart is set to make a global impact"

The Guardian

29th May 2026

Tickets £16.50

Angeline Morrison

Angeline is one of the freshest voices in English folk music today, celebrated for her soulful, resonant voice, evocative songwriting, and deeply affecting performances. Her artistry has earned standing ovations on stages large and small, with Mojo ranking her #5 among key voices of 2023.

A singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Angeline’s music explores ordinary lives with reverence and curiosity. Accompanying herself on autoharp, dulcimer, and mbira, or singing unaccompanied, she delivers performances that linger long in memory. The Birmingham born-musician is now settled in Cornwall, where she is an active figure in the local music scene.

Her groundbreaking album The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience, released on Topic Records, illuminated the often-overlooked Black British presence within the folk canon. Hailed as The Guardian’s Folk Album of the Year, it spent 15 weeks in the Top 40 Official Folk Albums Chart and is described by Angeline as a re-storying and a gift to forgotten Black ancestors and today’s folk community.

In recent years, Angeline has performed at major festivals, including Glastonbury, Sidmouth, and End of the Road, and made her TV debut on Later With Jools Holland during Black History Month 2022, singing Unknown African Boy. She is also sought after for radio appearances on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 6 Music.

“Morrison's courage in reconstructing folk repertoire is truly revolutionary. A ground-breaking album”

New Internationalist

“Morrisons gorgeous voice and autoharp render the likes of ‘Unknown African Boy’ as instant folk classic”

Uncut Magazine

Tickets £20

FRIDAY @ THE FLAVEL: THE FRIDAY RECITAL

Rupert Egerton-Smith (piano)

Recently appointed as a Steinway Artist, Rupert has performed in many prestigious venues including the Berlin Philharmonic and London’s Cadogan Hall .

Interestingly he was guest soloist for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Band of The Grenadier Guards and Band and Bugles of the Rifles for HRH The Queen in Salisbury Cathedral in 2024.

Rupert performed with the Dartmouth Orchestra in the 2025 Music Festival and he now brings to the Flavel a popular programme of dance music in the usual Friday recital format: an hour’s music followed by a glass of wine in convivial company.

Programme

Gavotte & Variations  - Rameau

Mazurka in A minor Op.17 No.4  - Chopin

Polonaise in A flat Op.53  - Chopin

Danzas Argentinas  - Ginastera

Tango  - Albeniz arr. Godowsky

Dance Russe (from Petrushka) - Stravinsky

Polka de W.R  - Rachmaninov

La Valse  - Ravel

event co-ordinator: Helen Deakin  (Classical Music Co-ordinator)

Friday 13th February 2026

Tickets £15, includes a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink after the talk

B..B…B….BEETHOVEN with John Suchet (extraordinary stories behind the music you will hear in the 2026 international Classical Series)

John Suchet, the Flavel’s Honorary Patron, talks about the Beethoven pieces in the 2026 International Classical Series. Not a detailed analysis but rather a fascinating insight into how these

pieces came to be written – the personalities behind the music.

A regular presenter on Classic FM, John is an acknowledged authority on Ludwig van Beethoven and has written 8 books so far......

John’s talk follows the usual Friday format: an hour’s talk followed by a glass of wine in convivial company.

Friday 30th January 2026

Tickets £15, includes a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink after the talk

Concerts in the series are:

Friday 6th March 

Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin) & George Fu (piano)

Friday 26th June

Martin Roscoe (piano)

Friday 20 November

Alexander Ullman (piano)

Are you interested in becoming a ‘Classical Supporter’ for a concert or concerts in the 2026 series? For full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882

Friday@TheFlavel

Love and Loss in Wartime Dartmouth

A unique event based on the diaries and photographs of Jo Healy, a WREN in Dartmouth from 1941-43

In words taken from Jo’s diaries, her son Pete tells how Jo fell in love with Dartmouth RN patrol boat skipper, Mark Reid. Their relationship lasted three short months before Mark's boat was lost on the celebrated St. Nazaire Raid in 1942.

The story centres around Jo's diary and detailed research by Pete into Mark's naval career and the St Nazaire raid itself. Jo’s diary entries will be read by Torquay actor Viv Watt who knew Jo well.

Jo’s diaries are a unique record of wartime Dartmouth, and her photo albums contain a wonderful mix of official MOD photographs, with candid photos taken by Jo and her friends.  

This is a first chance to see and hear a moving and very personal account of love and loss in wartime Dartmouth.

£15 includes a glass of wine

Tickets £15 (to include a complimentary glass of wine A talk and documentary film that records the memories of some of those who worked for Philip & Son over the last century.  Based at Nos and Sandquay shipyards on the River Dart, Philips & Son were world famous for producing some of the finest boats and ships in Britain.  Some still in service today.  After WW1, Philip & Son developed a reputation for producing high quality, powerful, seagoing tugs, and cornered the market for Lightships for Trinity House. During WW2 600 workers across both Nos and Sandquay produced over 200 ships and boats for the MOD, playing a critical role in production of ships like Harbour Boom Vessels for Coastal Forces.  Models of some of the ships made at Philips & Son will be displayed.

In partnership with Dartmouth Museum

Friday 13 November 2026, 5.30pm

or soft drink after the screening)

 

The Royal Ballet

GISELLE  

Cast:  

To be confirmed

Creatives:

Choreography MARIUS PETIPA after JEAN CORALLI and JULES PERROT

Music ADOLPHE ADAM Edited by LARS PAYNE

Conductor VELLO PAHN

Scenario THÉOPHILE GAUTIER after HEINRICH HEINE

Production and Additional Choreography PETER WRIGHT

Designer JOHN MACFARLANE

Original Lighting JENNIFER TIPTON Re-created by DAVID FINN

Synopsis:

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.

Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.

Tuesday 3rd March 2026, 19:15pm

318 Adults £11 under 18’s

Helena Clews ‘Playful Art’

10am -12.30pm

£165 for block of 5 classes to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits

Join artist Helena Clews for anther dynamic five-week workshop series, "Playful Art," at the Flavel Arts Centre. This course invites participants to unleash their creativity by exploring a variety of materials, fostering artistic expression through playful experimentation. Under Helena’s expert guidance, attendees will learn to work with different art materials, culminating in the creation of a finished piece on canvas.

Materials Required:

- Pad of thick paper (220gsm, A3 or A2)

- Pentel oil pastels

- Pack of soft pastels (12 or 24)

- Acrylic paint set

- Paint brushes

- Palette

- Water pot or jam jar

- Canvas (suggested 40 x 50cm Helena can discuss this further with attendees)

Participants also have the option to use Helena's materials for a fee, ensuring everyone can access the tools needed for their artistic journey. This course is perfect for those looking to enhance their artistic skills in a supportive and imaginative environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creativity with Helena!

Dates

February 25th

March 4th

March 11th

March 18th

March 25th

HELENA CLEWS: LIFE DRAWING CLASSES

(max 30 participants)

Drawing boards will be provided

£115 for block of 5 classes to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits

Wednesday 7 January

Wednesday 14 January

Wednesday 21 January

Wednesday 28 January

Wednesday 11 February

10-12.30am

Book your place and join in on the hugely successful life drawing workshops at the Flavel. It's a wonderful opportunity to draw alongside Helena and practice one of the fundamental skills of art.

The workshops are for all abilities. Helena will be available to provide individual feedback and help as necessary. The sessions are divided into the first part of short poses, ranging from 1 - 20-minute poses, a short break and then one long pose for around 55 minutes.

Information on what you need:

Please bring materials that you would like to draw with; ideally some charcoal (compressed and willow), coloured soft pastels, soft pencil (2B or softer) and a rubber. If you have your own paper/sketchbook then please bring that too.

and sheets of A2 cartridge paper is available to buy in cash on the day - 4 sheets for £1. There will also be some basic materials available on the day in exchange for a cash donation.

This event is kindly sponsored by RIBEYE: Boats and Tenders

The is a FREE screening of Home Alone – the original film from 1990. Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, John Candy

It has been kindly sponsored by RIBEYE so that Dartmouth families can enjoy a very special FREE trip to the cinema this Christmas.

To take part in this event just book your tickets as usual through our website or through the Box Office (01803 839530). There is no charge we just need you to book tickets so that we know how many people are coming and so that you know where you are sitting – make sure you bring your tickets along on the  day.

What does the PG age rating mean?

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

PG-rated content is suitable for general viewing. A PG should generally not unsettle a child aged around eight, although parents and caregivers should be aware that some scenes may be unsuitable for more sensitive children.

Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980's Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed aged fifteen, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

Alexander Ullman (piano)

Winner of the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition,  Alexander Ullman has performed at the BBC Proms, the Wigmore Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall (London) and in the concert halls of 40 other countries, including the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Gewandhaus (Leipzig) and the Kennedy Centre (Washington DC). He has featured on BBC Radio 3, France Musique and MDR Klassik. Following his performance in March 2025 (when he replaced an injured Mark Bebbington) he is back by popular demand with an exciting virtuoso programme.

For more about Alex please go to www.alexanderullman.com

 

Programme

BEETHOVEN: Sonata op 2 no. 1 in F minor

CHOPIN: Ballade no. 4 op. 52

CHOPIN: Polonaise-Fantaisie op. 61

BRAHMS: Sonata op. 1 no. 1 in C major

LISZT / PAGANINI: Etudes – no 3 (la Campanella) no 6 (Theme & Variations)

Friday 20th November 2026

Tickets £24, Under 18 £5

Classical Series Season Ticket £65 (includes tickets for all 3 concerts which must be purchased in the same transaction)

Further concerts in the series are:

Friday 6th March

Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin) & George Fu (piano)

Friday 26th June

Martin Roscoe (piano)

Are you interested in becoming a 'Classical Supporter' for a concert or concerts in the 2026 series? for full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882

Event co-ordinator: Helen Deakin  (Classical Music Co-ordinator)

Martin Roscoe (piano)

One of the UK’s most loved and respected pianists, Martin Roscoe is in great demand as a concerto soloist, chamber musician and recitalist. He appears regularly at the Wigmore Hall and has long-standing associations with many UK orchestras, including the BBC Philharmonic and BBC Scottish Symphony. A prolific recording artist, Martin has a distinguished discography and is one of the most broadcast pianists on BBC radio. His programme is full of contrast and colour and we look forward very much to his second appearance at the Flavel.

For more about Martin please go to  www.martinroscoe.co.uk

Programme

SCHUMANN: Kinderszenen Op.15

BEETHOVEN: Sonata Op.110 in Ab major

JOHN IRELAND: April  

JOHN IRELAND: Amberley Wild Brooks

DEBUSSY: Children’s Corner

DEBUSSY: Reflets Dans L’Eau ( Images 1 )

DEBUSSY: Poissons D’Or (Images 2)

DEBUSSY: L’Isle Joyeuse

Friday 26 June 2026

Tickets £24, Under 18 £5

Classical Series Season Ticket £65 (includes tickets for all 3 concerts which must be purchased in the same transaction)

Further concerts in the series are:

Friday 6 March

Tamsin Waley-Cohen & George Fu (violin & piano)

Friday 20 November

Alexander Ullman (piano)

Are you interested in becoming a 'Classical Supporter' for a concert or concerts in the 2026 series? for full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882

Event co-ordinator: Helen Deakin  (Classical Music Co-ordinator)

Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin) & George Fu (piano)

Tamsin Waley-Cohen’s appearances as concerto soloist have included with the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Hallé, Liverpool Philharmonic, Czech Philharmonic, and BBC orchestras. She has toured all the major concert halls of Europe. Japan, China, New Zealand and North America. Closer to home, she is Artistic director of the 2 Moors Festival.

For more about Tamsin please go to  www.tamsinwaleycohen.com

George Fu performs regularly as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician in venues around the world, including the  Wigmore Hall and the Southbank Centre in London,  Carnegie Hall and the  Konzerthaus Berlin,

For more about George please go to  www.georgefupiano.com

Tamsin & George bring the mighty Kreutzer sonata as an exciting finish to the programme – their first appearance at the Flavel.

Programme

CLARA SCHUMANN: Three Romances

ROBERT SCHUMANN: Violin Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 121

BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata D major, Op. 61 (Kreutzer)

Friday 6th MARCH 2026

Tickets £24, Under 18 £5

Classical Series Season Ticket £65 (includes tickets for all 3 concerts which must be purchased in the same transaction)

Further concerts in the series are:

Friday 26 June

Martin Roscoe (piano)

Friday 20 November 

Alexander Ullman (piano)

Are you interested in becoming a 'Classical Supporter' for a concert or concerts in the 2026 series? for full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882

Event co-ordinator: Helen Deakin  (Classical Music Co-ordinator)

The Royal Opera

LA TRAVIATA

(sung in Italian with subtitles)

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.

As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.

Cast:  

Violetta Valéry ERMONELA JAHO

Alfredo Germont GIOVANNI SALA

Giorgio Germont ALEKSEI ISAEV

Annina VEENA AKAMA-MAKIA

Creatives:

Music GIUSEPPE VERDI

Conductor ANTONELLO MANACORDA

Director RICHARD EYRE

Wednesday 14th January

Tickets £18 under 18 £11  

Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone

With nominations for Artist of the Year at the AMAUK Awards in 2023 and a Song of the Year win at the UK Americana Awards in 2022, Lady Nade stands as one of the UK’s most distinctive voices.

Recognised as one of Bristol’s Most Influential Women in 2022 by Bristol Live, she’s an award-winning songstress of extraordinary calibre.

Lady Nade’s music defies easy categorization, blending Folk, Americana, Soul, Jazz, Blues, and Roots, into a captivating tapestry. Her compositions explore themes of love, friendship, loss, and hope, resonating with a global audience. Each song is a work of art, accompanied by a recipe crafted to mirror each of her song’s essence.

Her illustrious career spans three impactful albums, earning acclaim from esteemed publications like Folk Radio, Americana UK, and The Guardian. Lady Nade’s latest release, ‘Willing,’ soared on both the official Folk and Americana charts.

In her forthcoming album, Lady Nade collaborates with Ivor Novello artist Boo Hewerdine, delving into themes of self-expression, community, vulnerability, and mental health. Producer Archie Sylvester of Ferris and Sylvester, 2020 winners of the Bob Harris Emerging Artist of the Year, brings this project to life.

Lady Nade’s performances are transformative experiences, where audiences come together to celebrate community and togetherness through her music. Her tracks find a home on esteemed radio shows, including BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe – The Folk Show and Cerys Matthews – Blues Show, among others. But her impact goes beyond music. She’s a tireless advocate for musicians’ rights, serving as a patron for the Music Venue Trust and an ambassador for the Musician’s Union Census. Additionally, Lady Nade actively supports charities, using her music to aid women recovering from breast cancer, children facing life-threatening illnesses, and individuals dealing with dementia. Her commitment to health and well-being is woven into every facet of her work.

Lady Nade has graced stages worldwide, sharing them with luminaries like Tunde from The Lighthouse Family, PP. Arnold, The War and Treaty, Spiers and Boden and Grammy Award-Nominated Artists Yola and Allison Russell. Her upcoming performance with the legendary Waterboys at The Forum, Bath, is a testament to her enduring impact and artistry. For those drawn to Yola, Amethyst Kiah, Allison Russell, and other legends like Joan Armatrading, KT Tunstall, Janis Joplin, Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell, Lady Nade’s music is a perfect fit.

"Love her voice - check her out"

Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

“A Pure Voice that gets stuck in your mind“

Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 Music

“There is no mistaking the tender, powerful, velveteen vocals of Lady Nade"

Folk Radio

“Her music has an uplifting spirit that is hard to resist”

Clive Anderson, BBC Radio 4

“A brilliant artist whose songs are both heartfelt and empowering”

The Line of Best Fit

We have seen many shows over the years but this was absolutely amazing, the best we have seen”

Show info

Running Time: 1 hour and 57 minutes (Not including Interval)

Suitable for ages 14+ (Contains mature content) Making a Killing by Ben Kernow

The ropes are ready, the crowd is waiting, and the hangman has a new apprentice. When Claus Kohler is apprenticed to Frantz Schmidt, Nuremberg’s seasoned executioner, the two men are thrown together in a world where duty, morality, and power collide, and every decision leaves a mark. But as the gallows fill and suspicion takes root, their fates become dangerously entwined, until both must decide who they are, and which side of the rope they stand on.

Performed by just two actors, Making a Killing is a razor-sharp, dark comedy about justice, corruption, and the cost of survival in a world disturbingly like our own. Bold, biting, and impossible to ignore, the play takes inspiration from The Journal of Master Frantz Schmidt, Public Executioner of Nuremberg, 1573–1617. A remarkable historical record that lays bare the humanity and contradictions of a man who killed for a living.

Audience Feedback

“Absolutely brilliant! Mega talented actors and fantastic script. Highly recommend”

“The performance was absolutely fantastic.

10th April 2026

£18/Under 18 £12

Named after the BB Gabor song about an underground Jazz club during the cold war…

MOSCOW DRUG CLUB, deliver a heady and waggish mix of Jazz French musette Latin Grooves and New Orleans Swing

Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt,

Selling out venues for over a decade, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you won’t soon forget!

www.moscowdrugclub.com

 

Saturday 28th February

Tickets £20

Hamlet  

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Robert Hastie

 

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining

After the fall of France, Coastal Forces were a critical part of our defences, protecting convoys coming from America.  Hear about the fast, heavily armed small boats (less than 100 ft long), that they used to combat the feared German E boats.  A clandestine unit, the 15th Flotilla, operated secretly from 1942-45 taking secret agents to Brittany and returning with escaped POWs. The 23rd Flotilla manned by Free French Navy, were based in Kingswear, some of whom married local women after the war.  All units were professionally supported by the WRNS, trained to take on tasks that would release men for the frontline. Dartmouth was one of only 10 bases along the South Coast, operated by Coastal Forces at HMS Cicala, formerly the Royal Dart Hotel.  

Friday 8th May 2026, 5.30pm

 

Tickets £15 (to include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink after the screening)

We are delighted to be able to present this special work in progress in advance of a national tour.  

PULMAN & STILGOE-HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD

Some of the best loved songs of our movie-musical lives. The Wizard of Oz to Wicked, West Side Story to La La Land-and many many more. The Hollywood musical feels like it’s been with us forever. Starting with the Jazz Singer in 1927, almost 100 years later audiences are still flocking to the box-office to watch the big screen come alive with singing, dancing, comedy and romance. Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe’s combined love and exhaustive movie knowledge is on technicolour display here as they bring some of these great movie-musical songs to life on the stage. No big screen, only big talents, great harmonies and lots of music and laughter. So, bring your popcorn as they bring you the magic of the movie musicals

"Joe Stilgoe and Liza Pulman are show business royalty..."

LondonTheatre1 ****

"Ooooh it’s SO good..."

Dawn French

"...a slick chemistry...sprinkled with sumptuous  harmonies..."

Theatre Weekly *****

"Stunning vocals and impeccable talent..."

All That Dazzles ****

The Royal Ballet

THE NUTCRACKER

The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.

Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.

Production and Scenario PETER WRIGHT

Designer JULIA TREVELYAN OMAN

Lighting Designer MARK HENDERSON

Production Consultant ROLAND JOHN WILEY

'Richard Digance is brilliant' Bill Bryson

Richard Digance is a Gold Award Recipient from The British Academy of Composers & Songwriters. His TV career spanned 17 years, along with his own BBC Radio 2 series for 7 years. He performs in concert and composes film and TV soundtracks.

On his own ITV TV show in the 1980s and 90s he played a guitar duet with Queen's Brian May as well as joining Status Quo and The Moody Blues for cameo appearances. Richard has also supported Steve Martin in The USA and both the late comedy genius Robin Williams and Roy Orbison at The London Palladium. He has also appeared on Channel 4s Countdown 194 times.

Saturday April 25th

7.30pm

£20

Richard Durrant is a composer and recording artist who defies categorisation. He is one of the leading guitar virtuosos of his generation who, uniquely, performs standing up.

Richard Durrant: the Art of Levitation

 

A wonderful live music event for both acoustic and classical guitar lovers and the musically curious.  Featuring Richard’s original, haunting guitar music including his newly released track “The Art of Levitation”.

 

Indie-classical composer & concert guitarist Richard Durrant will also play music from the High Baroque, the English Baroque and (in a fascinating homage to John Renbourn & Martin Carthy) the English Folk Baroque.

 

Durrant’s intriguingly unpretentious style of delivery should not belie the emotional depth of his music; witness the onstage persona of an informative, friendly stand-up and the playing of one of the world’s most inventive, guitar virtuosos.

 

As heard live on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4 and 6 Music

(featured by Cerys Matthews, Tom Robinson, Sean Rafferty & Petroc Trelawney)

Thursday 7th May 2026

Tickets £20

A welcome return to The Flavel from this fantastic 5 piece 80s party band - no lycra, wigs or make up just faithful, respectful renditions of songs from the best decade in music!

Riviera Dogs now firmly established as the first choice for 80s nostalgia across the UK; the band is made up of professional musicians all with a wealth of experience and includes current touring members for Joss Stone & Bastille.

 

Over the years they have headlined many music festivals and provided entertainment for numerous high profile corporate events with support slots for 80s legends Go West, ASWAD, Katrina & The Waves & Boney M along the way.

 

With a high energy front man and a professional sound and light show Riviera Dogs promise you a 'feel good' night of big hits, movie tunes and forgotten gems all guaranteed to give you a night to remember!

Rocket Max - The ultimate LIVE musical celebration of Sir Elton John - undoubtedly one of the most prolific singer/songwriters and piano players of our time. Far more than just another tribute act, Rocket Max is an immersive Elton John concert experience, and yes, the piano is played live!

Performed by Max Anthony and accompanied by a stellar live band, the show takes the audience on a whistle stop tour through the mind-blowing discography of a true musical icon. Performing all the much-loved hits such as 'I'm Still Standing', 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues', 'Rocket Man', 'Your Song', 'Bennie & The Jets' and many more, from the rockers to the ballads,

Rocket Max has every corner of Elton's unrivalled career covered. From the soaring vocals to Elton John's unique piano sound and style, Rocket Max recreates the unique sound of the real Elton band, using bespoke arrangements for maximum authenticity to the sound of Elton's own musicians whilst staying true to the studio recordings known and loved by so many.

Rocket Max is formed entirely of professional musicians with extensive performing and recording experience and an unparalleled attention to detail. Sit back, relax, and get ready to be amazed by the next best thing to Elton John himself... recreating the sound and feel of the Rocket Man in his prime! Piano & Vocals - Max Anthony Electric Guitar / BVs - Alex Scheuerer Bass Guitar / BVs - Craig Ferguson Drums / BVs - Paul Townsend

9th May 2026

7.30pm

Tickets £22.50

Dartmouth Theatre Company present Shrek The Musical JR.

 

Dartmouth Theatre Company presents its production of Shrek The Musical JR. at The Flavel Arts Centre on Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January 2026.

The family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fierce dragon. Along the way, with his loyal companion Donkey, he encounters a host of fairytale misfits who have been banished by the villainous Lord Farquaad. What begins as a bargain to reclaim the deed to his swamp turns into an epic journey of friendship, laughter, and self-discovery.

 

“Shrek’s unique story of discovery encourages each of us to examine our prejudices, review what we believe to be our limitations, and learn to embrace ourselves and others,” says Freddie Gershon, CEO of Music Theatre International (MTI). “The young cast in this production have embarked on a similar journey, learning more about themselves and each other as they’ve worked together to bring this story to life.”

 

With its fun characters, catchy songs, and a message that it’s okay to be different, Shrek The Musical JR. is perfect entertainment for the whole family.

Shrek the Musical JR. is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All materials supplied by MTI, mtishows.com.

 

Standard

Child + (U16) £8.00

Adult + £12.50

Family (2 Adults + 2 Children U16) + (multiples of 4) £8.75 x 4 = £35.00 

 

The Royal Opera

SIEGFRIED [New Production]

Sung in German with subtitles

Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber...

Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score.

Creatives:

Music RICHARD WAGNER

Conductor ANTONIO PAPPANO

Director BARRIE KOSKY

Set Designer RUFUS DIDWISZUS

Costume Designer VICTORIA BEHR

Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI

Tuesday 31st March 2026, 17:15pm  

£18 Adults £11 under 18’s

Come and join us for a new swing social night.

The Vintage Jazz Collective have a great repertoire of classic and vintage jazz & swing.  Their programme of Lindy, Swing and Charleston tunes played at just the right tempos have built a good relationship with the dance community of Devon.  Learn some Lindy and Swing moves from local aficionados. For complete beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Here’s what some of their audiences say….

"A treat to see in concert and a delight at any event the band create just the right atmosphere”  

"This band really swings!”

‘A band that is a wonderful company of friends and a great musical time”

"It was a great evening of jazz, apart from your superb musicianship your band excludes a great warmth”

Zoe Lambeth - Clarinet, Saxes & Vocals

Steve Dow - Guitar & Vocals

Martin Jenkins -Piano

Jim Rintoul - Double Bass

Gary Evans - Drums

Friday 24th April 2026

Tickets £18

Beginners dance class from 7.00pm and your band will start at 7.30pm  

The Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth brings the holiday spirit to life at the Flavel with a celebration of festive music and cheer. The annual Christmas concert, a much-anticipated event in the community, features a heart-warming blend of traditional carols, festive favourites and exciting seasonal arrangements to delight audiences of all ages. An evening of musical entertainment not to be missed.

https://www.concertbandbrnc.com/

December 13th

Tickets £16

7.30pm

The Invisible Man – Our Star Theatre Company

Our Star Theatre Company return to The Flavel with their comedy adaption of HG Wells' 'The Invisible Man'.

The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’ classic story was first published. The Invisible Man has been adapted many times for film, but rarely for the stage. This original, fast-paced and riotous

adaptation boasts 15 characters, played by just three energetic actors, aided by quick and silly costume changes, prop manipulation, whacky imagination and tons of tongue-and-cheek fun!

This theatrical, comedic re-telling is brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company, after their hugely successful 2023 UK tour and critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells adapted by Derek Webb

Approx. running time 1 hour 45 mins (incl. 15 min interval)

Our Star Theatre Company

Back by popular demand, in a new and expanded version! John Suchet, along with the Lyric Ensemble and guest soprano Yvonne Patrick, bring you a unique evening of words and music.

If you missed The Last Waltz at the Flavel last September, here is your chance to enjoy a new and expanded version.

Who does not know the sublime music of the Waltz King, Johann Strauss the Younger? But do you know what lies behind the joyous music?

Austria, constantly at war with France and Prussia, a cholera epidemic, a financial crash, yet the Viennese are drinking champagne and waltzing to Strauss, heading for the First World War and oblivion.

Last October John presented a special programme from Vienna on BBC Radio 3 to celebrate Strauss’s 200th anniversary.  

Saturday 20th February 2026

Tickets £20.00  

The Royal Opera

THE MAGIC FLUTE

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince

Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.

Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.

Sung in German with subtitles.

Music WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

Conductor MARIE JACQUOT

Director DAVID MCVICAR

Designer JOHN MACFARLANE

Lighting Designer PAULE CONSTABLE

Movement Director LEAH HAUSMAN

Tuesday 21st April 2026 18.45pm

Tickets £18 under 18 £11

THE MARBLES is a compelling new documentary examining one of history's most controversial cultural disputes—the removal of the Parthenon Marbles—and the ongoing campaign to return them to Greece. From imperial acquisition to modern-day advocacy, this is the story of heritage, identity, and justice.

In 1801, Lord Elgin controversially removed half the Parthenon's sculptures, sparking a backlash from his contemporaries that continues today. What followed was a 200-year diplomatic battle between Greece and Britain over cultural patrimony. When respected actress and politician Melina Mercouri challenged the British Museum in 1983, she transformed the issue into an international cause that redefined how we think about cultural ownership.

This thoughtful documentary, filmed over five years starting on the 200th anniversary of Greek independence, reveals the complexities of museum ethics, cultural policy, and the competing claims surrounding ancient artefacts. From Athens to London, it’s a tale of empire, resistance, and redemption—with Scotland emerging as an unlikely hero.

The debate continues to evolve, raising fundamental questions about the rightful ownership of ancient treasures. The question isn't just about marble sculptures—it's about how we value and preserve cultural heritage in a post-colonial world.

The Marbles

"Hilarious, unpredictable and bounteously charming"

**** The Stage

"...a blueprint for happiness"

**** The Guardian

"Life's too short not to live like this"

**** The Scotsman

The Rest of Our Lives

Created and performed by Jo Fong and George Orange

“One of the most joyful, celebratory and hilarious experiences of my life”

Hannah Robertshaw

Hopefully hopeful, The Rest of Our Lives is a cabaret of life and near death. Join Jo and George for a night of dance, circus and games. The struggle is real. Jo is an old dancer, George an old clown. They are international artists with 100 years of life experience between them. They’ve reached the mid-way point, and now they’re looking at the rest of their lives and wondering, what next? Armed with a soundtrack of floor-fillers, a book of raffle tickets and a sprinkling of eco-friendly glitter. Join them as they negotiate middle life together with humour, tenderness and outlandish optimism.

“I haven’t had that much fun at a show in a long time”

Audience member

We’re only at the beginning of the end. But we’re still here.

Commissioned and supported by the Rural Touring Dance Initiative.

“Stratospheric immersion”

Audience response.

Supported by the Rural Touring Dance Initiative, Fieldwork, The Place Theatre, China Plate, House SE Theatre Network, Groundwork Pro, Ty Dawns/Dance House Cardiff, Wales Arts International, British Council Wales, Wales Millennium Centre, Chapter and Arts Council of Wales.

The Guardian Best Dance 2022

Nomination UK Theatre Award 2023

WINNER for OFFIES 2025

British Council / Vietnam Season 2023

British Council award, working with Padepokan Seni Bagong Kussudiardja in Indonesia aug/sept 2025

Selected for Wales in Edinburgh 2022 and Caravan Assembly international showcase 2024

Friday 12th December

7.30pm

Tickets £20

A joyous journey featuring puppetry, live music and unforgettable characters that invites everyone to join the conversation about animal conservation.

The Zoo That Comes To You follows the efforts of two wildlife enthusiasts who provide

respite, care and a temporary home to those in need and now have a sanctuary full of

animals, however, no-one has come to visit their zoo. So everybody - animals and humans

alike - have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you!  

 

Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life

experiences and the challenges they face. These chatty creatures have a lot of stories to tell

and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can

make a big difference in the world.

“A brilliantly engaging production” – Theatre Everything

£12 Adults

£8 under 16  

Family ticket £35 (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)

And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend …

Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good.

Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices.

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum).

Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard.

As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives.

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

Wicked: For Good is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

Tuesday 9th December 2pmI

Join us for the next in our "Winter Warmer" series.  

A choice of soup and scone will be served at The Flavel Cafe from 12.30pm, followed by a Screening of "I SWEAR" at 2pm.

Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980's Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed aged fifteen, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

Please book Separately for the film here : I SWEAR

Tuesday 9th December 2pmI

Join us for the next in our "Winter Warmer" series.  

A choice of soup and scone will be served at The Flavel Cafe from 12.30pm, followed by a Screening of "WICKED FOR GOOD" at 2pm.

Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980's Britain to a present day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed aged fifteen, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

Please book Separately for the film here : Wicked For Good

The Royal Ballet

WOOLF WORKS

 

Cast:  

To be confirmed

Creatives:

Direction and Choreography WAYNE MCGREGOR

Music MAX RICHTER

Conductor KOEN KESSELS

Designer CIGUË, WE NOT I, WAYNE MCGREGOR

Costume Designer MORITZ JUNGE

Lighting Designer LUCY CARTER

Film Designer RAVI DEEPRES

Sound System Designer CHRIS EKERS

Make-up Designer KABUKI

Dramaturgy UZMA HAMEED

Synopsis:

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.

19.15pm 9th February 2026

£18 Adults Under 18 £11

Young Dart Voices, a brand-new youth choir for ages 11-19, will launch in January 2026 at The Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth. Led by Jeremy Kenyon, the new Director of Music for the Benefice of Dartmouth and Elle Miles, the choir will offer an uplifting and inclusive space for young people to sing music from a variety of genres, build confidence, and make new friends through music.

• Free to join – no previous singing experience required

• Ages: 11–19

• When: Monday evenings at 17.00 from January 12th, 2026

• Where: The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth

• Led by experienced choir director Jeremy Kenyon

The project is part of The Flavel’s ongoing commitment to supporting arts and culture in Dartmouth, and we hope Young Dart Voices will become a vibrant part of local life.

For more details or to register interest, please contact info@theflavel.org.uk or jjkenyon77@gmail.com.

This is a free to attend event, but please book your spaces for us to gauge numbers.

Dates

January 12/19/26

February 2/9/23

March 2/9/16/23/30 

We are grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for their support