New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
Join us for the much anticipated BRNC Concert Band Spring Concert!
Saturday 5 April, 7.30pm
Tickets £16
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Billy Elliot The Musical Live (20th Anniversary celebration)
Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005.
Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.
The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
Friday 4 April 2025, 7pm
Tickets £18, under 18 £11
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In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.
Clare Teal & Jason Rebello’s 25th Anniversary Tour
Clare and Jason's duo concerts are renowned for their musicality with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling guaranteeing the audience something personal and Jason’s piano playing providing the perfect accompaniment.
The duo will explore a rich, jazz infused repertoire with timeless classics penned by the legendary musical storytellers of the last 100 years and celebrate giants of the Great American and British Songbooks as well as the odd surprise.
The joyous set list draws from a rich catalogue including selections from Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Hart, Sting, Van Morrison and Ed Cobb and honours the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, Nancy Wilson, Frances Faye and Peggy Lee.
'A sensation in the world of jazz' Mail on Sunday
'Her voice is immaculate' Sunday Times
'Sensitive vocals with a very personal musical approach making these great songs all her own...' Gregory Porter
Clare Teal (Lead Vocals)
Jason Rebello (Piano & Vocal)
Friday 14 February 2025, 7.30pm
Tickets £23
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The Clare Teal Duo Pre-Show Supper at The Flavel Bistro
On the Friday 14 February, The Flavel bistro will open its doors once again to delight a select few with a two-course meal before heading to our auditorium to watch the fabulous Clare Teal duo.
The main will be a Slow cooked pork shoulder cassoulet served with French bread and butter, or a vegetarian option of Mushroom and chard cassoulet topped with garlic breadcrumbs, followed by a refreshing raspberry and lemon cheesecake.
Spaces are limited, so book now for a fantastic meal to start your night out.
Tickets: £24
Pre Show Supper served at 6pm
Performance starts at 7.30pm (to book your tickets for the Clare Teal Duo click here) : Clare Teal Duo
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CONCLAVE
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
DJ TONY RAYNA’S 90s CLUB CLASSICS
DJ Tony is back! Get ready for an electrifying night as he spins high-energy 90s dance and Ibiza classic house music!
Join us for an unforgettable event filled with nostalgic beats and balearic rhythms that will keep you dancing all night long and prepare to relive the golden era of dance music!
Sat 22 Feb 8pm
Tickets £12 (standing event)
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After two incredible sell-out shows, Dartmouth Comedy Club is back with another unforgettable night of top-tier comedy at The Flavel!
Headliner: Angelos Epithemiou Known for his iconic appearances on Shooting Stars with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, Angelos Epithemiou is a true comedy heavyweight. With his unique blend of absurdity, deadpan humour, and unforgettable persona, Angelos has become one of the most recognisable and celebrated comedians in the UK. Don’t miss this chance to see a true comedy icon live on stage!
Joining Angelos is a carefully curated line-up of brilliant comedians delivering laugh-out-loud moments throughout the evening. With our last two shows selling out well in advance, we strongly recommend booking early to secure your seats for what promises to be another incredible night of laughter.
Saturday 29 March, 7.30pm
Tickets £20
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Dartmouth Comedy Club, Jan 25
Following the incredible success of our sold-out inaugural show, we’re excited to bring you another night of side-splitting comedy at the Flavel Arts Centre on Friday 31st January!
The fantastic Paul McCaffrey (Live at the Apollo) is the headliner along with the equally as brilliant Nick Page (Britain's Got Talent) opening to create a double headliner show!
Join us for a show filled with laughter, surprises, and a night you won’t want to miss!
Friday 31 Janaury, 7.30pm
Tickets £20
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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 £90 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 Spring Term 2025 are shown below.
BURSARIES AVAILABLE
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 Dartmouth United Charities and Dartmouth Mayflower)
With grateful thanks also to The Ditsum Players for their support.
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 8 Jan
2. Wed 15 Jan
3. Wed 22 Jan
4. Wed 29 Jan
5. Wed 5 Feb
6. Wed 12 Feb
NO SESSION Wed 19 Feb (HALF TERM)
7. Wed 26 Feb
8. Wed 5 Mar
9. Wed 12 Mar
NO SESSION Wed 19 Mar
10. Wed 26 Mar
11. Wed 2 Apr
Elfic will be bringing expertise, enthusiasm and a trunk full of circus equipment to The Flavel. Come and have a go at juggling (balls, scarves and clubs), stilt walking, hula hoops, diablo, flowerstick, plate spinning, peacock feather balancing, hat manipulation, poi, pedal go....but not all at the same time!
Ideal for improving coordination, dexterity and balance, developing concentration, perseverance and confidence...and not forgetting a heap of fun as well.
Elfic ran the Totnes Juggling & Circus Workshop once a week for over 20 years. Over time he has taught the joy of juggling and circus skills to thousands of people.
Wednesday 19 February, 3.30-4.30pm
Tickets £5
Suitable for ages 7+
Tickets for Elfic’s Comedy Juggling Show can be booked HERE : Elfic's Juggling Show
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Hilarious and spectacular comedy juggling show from an award-winning entertainer. Is he an inept, bungling buffoon or a highly skilled, talented professional, not even Elfic knows! Audiences go on a roller coaster ride of fun & laughter, amazement and bewilderment, highly enjoyed by both children and adults alike.
Elfic's vast array of circus skills includes high unicycling, ladder balancing, juggling of balls, clubs, china plates, plate spinning, diablo, hat manipulation and treading on a horn whilst looking surprised. The tricks are all performed in his own madcap style, with witty banter, a touch of magic, improvisation and audience participation.
Elfic has proved to be highly popular and created huge amounts of laughter at Dartmouth Regatta over many years. Here is your chance to see his stage show, under the lights, it's certainly not to be missed!
‘Completely brilliant and created an amazing atmosphere’ The Eden Project
Based in Devon, Elfic (aka Rupert Elford) has been performing professionally for over 30 years. He trained at Fooltime (now Circomedia) in Bristol and has won Covent Garden Jester of the Year.
Wednesday 19 February, 2-2.50pm
Tickets £7
Suitable for all ages!
Ticket’s for Elfic’s Circus Skills Workshop can be booked HERE : Elfic's Workshop
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The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874
The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, ‘hungry for independence’, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.
What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.
See the show that changed everything on the big screen
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Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Directed by Ali Ray. Produced by Phil Grabsky
Friday 28 March 2025, 7pm
Tickets £14, under 18 £11
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Michelangelo - Love & Death
The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.
Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo - Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy.
Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday.
Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius - discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time.
Directed by David Bickerstaff – Produced by Phil Grabsky
Thursday 12 June 2025, 7pm
Tickets £14, under 18 £11
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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)
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Harbottle & Jonas + The Wild Goose Choir
Partners in life and music, dynamic Devon based folk duo Harbottle & Jonas are one of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit today, combining a love of the richness of traditional folk with their own original and powerful songwriting. Dave and Freya have developed a distinct and compelling signature sound, blending concertina, keyboard, harmonium, cittern, stomp box, acoustic guitar and banjo with their beautiful and closely intertwined vocal harmonies.
With latest album ‘Wild Goose’ they traverse the realms of the mystical, spiritual, and supernatural. ‘They come over like a cosmic, contemporary Fairport Convention’ says Jude Rogers, The Guardian.
Recorded in their home on Dartmoor over the course of a year, this collection features uplifting arrangements, atmospheric laments, and a song about the Norse god of mischief, Loki. It’s an album of intricacy reflecting themes of family life, deep connection with nature, mind-over-matter, and mind-bending societal shifts.
The night will be opened by Freya’s ‘Wild Goose’ stunning acapella choir who will also join the duo towards the end of the gig.
‘The legendary Harbottle and Jonas... incredible’ Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
‘One of the finest folk duos in the country’ Mike Davies, Alternative Roots
‘One of the most exciting acts on the folk scene today’ Morning Star
Saturday 19 April 2025
Tickets £18
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/HarbottleJonas
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FLOOK : CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN 2025!
What began in 1995 as a ground-breaking union of musicians and instruments, has continued as a unique musical offering through one live album, four studio albums - Ancora the most recent in 2019 – and countless outstanding performances. After 30 years Flook show no sign of letting-up in their brilliance, their dynamism, or their inventive flair.
The band early on evolved an inimitable trademark sound and hold fast to their rightful reputation as exceptional musical innovators; the whistles and flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weaving and spinning tunes rooted in tradition over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.
There is an ever present abundance of individual virtuosity amongst Flook’s four members, but there is also something wholly unique when this iconic Anglo-Irish band step on stage together, their playing always an intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, whistles, frets and skins. An evening and a celebration you don’t want to miss out on.
‘An absolute powerhouse, a flute and whistle-led, eight-legged jig machine. Jigs, reels and waltzes whirl by. Each as glorious as the last, the musicianship as extraordinary, the mood never any less than euphoric' FATEA Live Review, November 2023
‘Nothing short of transcendent… No other band sound like Flook and the new material has pushed them to new, exhilarating heights’ Songlines, July 2019
‘Never have I seen so many people so completely and utterly spellbound…the most magical of experiences’ The Irish Post
Thursday 13 November 2025
Tickets £24
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Ninebarrow
are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition.
Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding like ‘two halves of one voice’, by Seth Lakeman as ‘a fantastic duo’ and by Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees, their five studio albums have been released to wide-spread critical acclaim including coverage on BBC1’s Countryfile and BBC Radio 4’s ‘Front Row’.
‘Stunning’ ★★★★★ Maverick Magazine.
‘Immaculate’ ★★★★★ The EFDSS
‘An absolute joy’ ★★★★★ The Morning Star
Another example of how strong British folk music is at the moment.’ ★★★★ The Telegraph
Saturday 11 October 2025
Tickets £20
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Dartmouth 1945 – ‘Local Memories of a troubled time’
Filmed and Directed by Ian Phillips
With grateful thanks to Dartmouth Museum, who provided all the photos & archive film footage.
This incredible film gives a fascinating insight into the contrasts between life in Dartmouth before and after the war. Ian Phillips interviews local residents who remember the changes in industry, shopping, employment, education, leisure, etc. It also looks at the impact of the part that Dartmouth played in the preparation for the D-Day landings, with ‘all roads into the town full of American soldiers’. There are some wonderful photos and film clips, together with all sorts of interesting, often humorous anecdotes from: Dulcie Pook, John Distin, Jenny Dunn, Terry Dunn, John Bowden, Wally Fleet
Friday 7 February 2025, 5.30pm
Tickets £15, Under 18s £10 (to include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink after the screening)
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Friday @ The Flavel: Jonathan Walker Gilland - An Evening of Musical Theatre!
Join us for an evening celebrating Musical Theatre!
From Rodgers & Hammerstein to Sondheim and modern musical theatre, including ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Bring Him Home’, Jonathan will explore the leading men in the world of musical theatre.
Having performed many of these roles himself, Jonathan looks forward to sharing some of his previous work with you throughout the evening.
Now calling Dartmouth home, Jonathan is thrilled to finally be making his Flavel debut!
Friday 7 March 2025, 5.30pm
Tickets £15 (to include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink after the screening)
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Roll Over Beethoven! with John Suchet
(extraordinary stories behind the music you will hear)
John Suchet, the Flavel’s Honorary Patron, talks about the Beethoven pieces in the 2025 International Classical Series: The ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Waldstein’ sonatas and the ‘Andante Favori’. Not a detailed analysis but rather a fascinating insight into how these pieces came to be written - the personalities behind the music. If you enjoyed his talk at the Book Festival, this covers different ground but is equally insightful, delivered in John’s usual engaging style.
John covered world events for ITN, presenting News at Ten and all ITN news bulletins. In 2008 the Royal Television Society awarded John its highest accolade, a Lifetime Achievement Award. A regular presenter on Classic FM, he is an acknowledged authority on Ludwig van Beethoven and has sold over 23,000 copies of 'Beethoven: The Man Revealed'. His new book (no 8), 'In Search of Beethoven', was published in October and copies will be on sale tonight. Come and hear John talk, ask him to sign your book and enjoy a glass of wine with him afterwards.
Friday 24 January, 5.30pm
Ticket £15 (to include a glass of complimentary wine or soft drink after the talk)
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'There’s something of the proverbial elder statesman about Peter Knight, in terms of his place in music, which cannot be overstated. It’s not just in the quality of his playing...there’s a focus on the sheer inventiveness of Peter’s playing, in the adventurous arrangements he shares with his collaborators, and in his musical leadership.'
Northern Sky Magazine
Since his inaugural performance with the fledgling Steeleye Span in 1970, Peter Knight has been a mainstay of the British folk scene. Never one to rest on his laurels, Peter has carved a reputation as a relentlessly questing musician 'as mercurial as quicksilver' (Simon Jones/fRoots), and it is never quite so apparent as in his work with the various Gigspanner line-ups.
In the wake of his departure from Steeleye Span, Peter turned his full attention to the Gigspanner Trio and established their reputation as one of the most genuinely ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene, inspiring Maverick magazine to write 'Gigspanner are pushing at the boundaries, and in the process are making some of the most beautiful music the genre has to offer' 5***** Maverick Magazine
Described by Folk Radio UK as one of the 'most quietly brilliant sets of musicians in the folk world and beyond', they take self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond, and with the flick of a bow, a finely chosen chord or slip of a beat, produce richly atmospheric arrangements 'with notes seemingly plucked from the stars and rhythms from the equator' (Spiral Earth).
Saturday 22 March 2025, 7.30pm
Tickets £24
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Gladiator II
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
We are delighted to bring you - LIVE on stage – from Our Star Theatre Company – Hannay Stands Fast - a thrillingly funny sequel to ‘The 39 Steps’.
Hannay Stands Fast sees our dashing hero, Richard Hannay back in the fray on a mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved England. Engaged on this top-secret case by MI5, Hannay makes his way down to Cornwall to infiltrate a secretive organisation and learn their dastardly plans. Can he save the day to keep the nation safe for another day?
Hannay Stands Fast is taken on by four actors playing dozens of characters – 53 to be precise! That’s right 4 actors playing 53 different parts! If you’ve ever seen ‘The 39 Steps’ on stage I’m guessing you will already be chuckling as it is hugely funny, fast-paced and simply brilliant to watch. Set in various locations created through quick and innovative uses of trunks, crates, suitcases, ladders, you name it.
This is a rip-roaring comedy for the whole family to enjoy - another of John Buchan’s classic Hannay stories re-told for the stage through laughs, daring-do and utter chaos.
Our Star Theatre Company are based in Herefordshire and some of you may have seen them already in the fantastic show ‘Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure’ which was on stage at Brixham Theatre last year.
Wednesday 28 May 2025
TICKETS
Adults £18
Under 18s £12
Family Ticket £54 (2 adults and 2 children)
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David Nettle & Richard Markham (piano duet – 1 piano, 4 hands)
David Nettle & Richard Markham have performed on two pianos or 1 piano/4 hands at all of the major London concert halls and the BBC Proms as well as the main concert venues of 40 other countries. Their critically-acclaimed CDs are heard frequently on Classic FM and BBC Radio stations. They bring to The Flavel a varied and very attractive, tuneful programme of Schumann, Brahms, Saint-Saens and Faure's famous 'Dolly' suite.
For more about David & Richard, please go to nettleandmarkham.com
Programme
SCHUMANN: Polonaise No. 6 in E
BRAHMS: Variations on a theme by Schumann Op. 23
BRAHMS: Neue Liebeslieder Walzer Op. 65
BRAHMS: Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor
FAURÉ: Dolly Op. 56
SAINT-SAENS, arr. Fauré: Suite Algérienne Op.60
Friday 17 October 2025
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:
Are you interested in becoming a ‘Classical Supporter’ for a concert or concerts in the 2025 series? For full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882
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Leon McCawley (solo piano)
The ever popular Leon McCawley presents a programme which includes Beethoven’s much loved 'Waldstein' sonata together with enchanting pieces by Chopin and finishing with Cesar Franck’s mighty 'Prelude, Chorale & Fugue'.
Since winning First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition, Leon has given recitals across the UK & around the world and can frequently be heard on BBC Radio 3. As a concerto soloist, he has performed with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestras as well as the St. Petersburg Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestras. He has made several appearances at the BBC Proms which have been televised on BBC4.
For more about Leon, please go to leonmccawley.com
Programme
SCARLATTI: Sonata in F minor K69
SCARLATTI: Sonata in C major K159
BEETHOVEN: ‘Andante favori’ WoO 57
BEETHOVEN: Sonata in C major Op. 53 ‘Waldstein’
CHOPIN: Trois Écossaises Op. 72
CHOPIN: Berceuse Op. 57
CHOPIN: Barcarolle Op. 60
FRANCK: Prelude, Chorale & Fugue in B minor FWV21
Friday 20 June 2025, 7.30pm
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:
David Nettle & Richard Markham (piano duet - 1 piano, 4 hands)
Are you interested in becoming a ‘Classical Supporter’ for a concert or concerts in the 2025 series? For full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882
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Mark Bebbington (solo piano)
Mark Bebbington’ s popular return to the Flavel includes one of the best-known sonatas of all time, Beethoven’s “Moonlight”, together with Chopin’s big scale Sonata in B minor and Poulenc’s fascinating 'Hommage à Edith Piaf'.
Mark has toured across the world, both as recitalist and as soloist with some of the world’s leading orchestras. In the UK he has performed concertos with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic and Philharmonia, the London Mozart Players and the BBC Concert Orchestra. He has featured both as soloist and recitalist on BBC television and radio, and on major European television and radio networks.
For more about Mark, please go to markbebbington.co.uk
Programme
BEETHOVEN: Sonata in C# minor Op. 27 no 2 ‘Moonlight’
CHOPIN: Sonata no. 3 in B minor Op. 58
JOHN IRELAND: Three Pastels
SIR ARTHUR BLISS: ‘Masks’ (1924)
FRANCIS POULENC: Improvisation no XV (Hommage a Edith Piaf)
FRANCIS POULENC: Suite ‘Napoli’
The Flavel Arts Centre gratefully acknowledges the kind support of The John Ireland Charitable Trust and The Bliss Trust
Friday 21 March 2025, 7.30pm
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:
David Nettle & Richard Markham (piano duet - 1 piano, 4 hands)
Are you interested in becoming a ‘Classical Supporter’ for a concert or concerts in the 2025 series? For full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882.
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Jesus Christ Superstar Live
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie Chisholm as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod and Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, perform hit songs including ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’, ‘Heaven on Their Minds’, ‘Everything’s Alright’, ‘King Herod’s Song’ and ‘Superstar’ in an exciting and contemporary interpretation,
Thursday 6 March 2025, 7pm
Tickets £18, under 18 £11
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LES MISÉRABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT LIVE (40th Anniversary celebration)
Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones.
Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables 40th Anniversary. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed.
Thursday 6 February 2025, 7pm
Tickets £18, under 18 £11
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Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash Blowin’ Free Tour 2025
Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash
Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages during 2025 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash.
Wishbone Ash was formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve Upton, who arrived in London in 1969 to embark on their musical journey. Martin Turner envisaged the band’s innovative harmony-guitar hallmark and guitarists Ted Turner and Andy Powell were recruited via a now legendary Melody Maker advert. The partnership of the original line-up of Wishbone Ash forged a unique musical identity that would produce some of rock music's best loved works and influence numerous successful bands, resulting in millions of album sales and concert attendances. Wishbone Ash’s name would become synonymous with high quality, guitar-driven melodic rock music.
Many decades later, the music of the classic line-ups of Wishbone Ash continues to delight audiences worldwide through both live performances and a rich legacy of recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new. Classic album releases such as Wishbone Ash, Argus, Pilgrimage, Wishbone Four, There’s the Rub, New England and Live Dates defined the Wishbone Ash sound and touched the hearts of several generations of music fans.
As lead vocalist, bassist and key creative force, founding original member Martin Turner was central to the critical and commercial success of Wishbone Ash’s most revered albums, with his passionate vocal delivery, songwriting ability, keen melodic sense and production values being major ingredients in the definitive Wishbone Ash sound. Martin continues to delight audiences with performances of the band’s best loved works with his current band.
The “Blowin’ Free” tour will feature music from the career-defining eras of Wishbone Ash, with a show consisting of classic tracks and stage favourites as well as much loved deeper album cuts, making it a show no true Wishbone Ash aficionado will want to miss.
Friday 14 March 2025
7.30pm
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Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo
David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen.
Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?
Thursday 13 February 2025, 7pm
Tickets £18, under 18 £11
Runtime 114 min, no interval
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The new film from the director of Jackie and Spencer, MARIA tells the glamorous, moving story of the iconic opera singer, Maria Callas. Paris, 1977: Once the world’s greatest soprano, Callas now hides in an apartment, having lost her voice and retreated from the world. She dreams of returning to the stage, but can her body and mind take the pressure? Featuring some of Callas’s greatest recordings and starring Angelina Jolie in an Oscarworthy performance, MARIA is a sumptuous drama that hits all the high notes.
The first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant, and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.
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NT Live: Dr Strangelove
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.
When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.
This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).
co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley
Thursday 27 March 2025, 7pm
Tickets £18, under 18 £11
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National Theatre Live 2025
The Importance of being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
directed by Max Webster
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
Thursday 20 February 2025, 7pm
Friday 21 February 2025, 2pm
Tickets £18, under 18 £11
The Royal Opera: Wagner’s DIE WALKURE
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.
Cast: Christopher Maltman, Elisabet Strid, Lise Davidsen, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Soloman Howard
Director: Barrie Kosky
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
LIVE: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 5.15pm
Running time: 365 minutes (Runtime and intervals TBC)
Sung in German with English subtitles
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The Royal Ballet: BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
FOOL’S PARADISE
Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet.
THE TWO OF US
The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of The Two of Us, a duet of deep intimacy and yearning. It was created in 2020 for the Fall for Dance Festival in New York, and had American ballet dancers Sarah Mearns and David Hallberg in its original cast.
US (DUET)
Us is a tender duet danced by two men. It was created in 2017 for BalletBoyz and is set to Keaten Henson’s music.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (BALLET)
The Royal Ballet celebrates Wheeldon’s extraordinary success in musical theatre by performing the ballet scene from his Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The musical went on to win four Tony awards. The full musical depicts a blossoming romance between the American G.I. Jerry Mulligan and a French ballerina, Lise Dassin. The ballet excerpt was Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.
LIVE: Thursday 22 May 2025, 7.15pm
Running time: 180 minutes (Runtime and intervals TBC)
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The Royal Ballet: ROMEO & JULIET
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan
Music: Sergey Prokofiev
LIVE: Thursday 20 March 2025, 7.15pm GMT
ENCORE: Tuesday 25 March, 2pm
Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervals
The Royal Ballet: SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Captured live April 2024
Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Additional Choreography: Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton
Thursday 27 February 2025, 7.15pm
Friday 28 February, 2pm
Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervals
The Royal Opera: Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN
Four women: four curious love stories.
Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved… Doomed love follows him into adulthood and, as memory and fantasy become increasingly blurred, will Hoffmann find the enigmatic Stella before it is too late?
Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach’s dream-like opera.
Cast: Juan Diego Flórez, Alex Esposito, Olga Pudova, Ermonela Jaho, Marina Costa-Jackson, Julie Boulianne
Director: Damiano Michieletto
Conductor: Antonello Manacorda
Wednesday 15 January 2025, 6.45pm
Running time: 245 minutes, two intervals
Sung in French with English subtitles
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The Royal Opera : Puccini’s TURANDOT
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.
Cast: Sondra Radvanovsky, SeokJong Baek, Gemma Summerfield, Adam Palka
Director: Andrei Șerban
Conductor: Raphael Payare
LIVE: Tuesday 1 April 2025, 7.15pm
Running time: 205 minutes, Two intervals
Sung in Italian with English subtitles
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Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the World', six piece tribute band 'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' are bringing their non-stop, hit packed show to The Flavel on Saturday 8th February 2025.
Touring across the UK since 2018, and earning rave reviews from Fleetwood Mac fans and venues wherever they appear, The Fleetwood Mac Songbook's dynamic, hit packed show includes well-loved songs from all eras of FM's incredible six decade career ... Go Your Own Way, Little Lies, Dreams, The Chain (the Formula One racing theme song), Don't Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Seven Wonders, Oh Well, Big Love ...
From the 60's 'Blues' incarnation of the band (with frontman Peter Green), through to the 70's massive (multi-million selling) 'Rumours' album, and slick 80's hit single packed production, 'Tango In The Night', this is a popular show for all ages.
Every detail is immaculate to ensure that the unmistakable 'Mac' sound is recreated faithfully - the exceptional three part harmonies are a standout, as well as the band's guitarist using the famous Lindsey Buckingham - Rick Turner model of guitar that gives the songs that final polish.
You will be assured of a night to remember in the company of these fine musicians and an unforgettable evening suitable for all ages.
Saturday 8 February 2025, 7.30pm
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Talk Film@the Flavel
(like a book club but for film lovers!) Our next meeting is on Thu 23th Jan, 6.30pm in The Flavel Café
FILM: Blitz
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him..
PLEASE BOOK TICKETS FOR FILM SEPARATELY HERE : Blitz
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Flavel 20th Celebration Evening
On 26 February 2025 The Flavel will have been open for 20 years, an event to celebrate!
There will be 20 Birthday celebration events throughout 2025 and these begin with a Celebration Evening at The Flavel on Wednesday 26th February.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be John Suchet, our Flavel Patron.
The evening will begin with a welcome drinks and canapés allowing time for reminiscences about the 20 years of the Flavel with friends old and new, while enjoying the music of Mick & Lucy. The Master of Ceremonies then ask everyone to take their seats for a delicious two course dinner.
After the meal there will be an Auction of Promises – a chance to bid for a chance to bid for a special experience!
This will be an evening to celebrate the wonderful facility of The Flavel, to enjoy delicious food and good wine and also to help Flavel funds.
Bookings can be made at the Box Office.
Wed 26 Feb 6.30pm
Tickets £65 per person
Dress code Cocktail Dress/Lounge Suit/Black Tie
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THE NEW JERSEY BOYS
Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
This acclaimed show returns! Featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of all-round performer Gary Gould, the packed programme guarantees an evening of fast moving entertainment, with superb harmonies, stunning solo spots and light comedy. As well as all the hits like: Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don't Cry and Sherry, the show includes tributes to other legendary acts such as Showaddywaddy, Freddie Mercury and Tina Turner.
Don't miss this evening of top entertainment.
Saturday 15 March, 7.30pm
Tickets £24
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An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Tuesday 28th January 2pm
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 "We Live In Time" at 2pm.
An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Please book Separately for the film here : We Live In Time
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Tuesday 25th Feb 12.30pm
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 "A Complete Unknown" at 2pm.
Set in the influential New York City music scene of the early 1960s, "A Complete Unknown" follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan's meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts as his songs and his mystique become a worldwide sensation that culminates in his groundbreaking electric rock-and-roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
Please book Separately for the film here : A Complete Unknown
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Tuesday 21st January 12.30pm
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 "Blitz" at 2pm.
Blitz
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Please book Separately for the film here : Blitz
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Tuesday 4th Feb 12.30pm
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 "Conclave" at 2pm.
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
Please book Separately for the film here : Conclave
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Tuesday 14th Januaryr 12.30pm
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 "Gladiator II" at 2pm.
Gladiator II
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Please book Separately for the film here : Gladiator II
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Tuesday 4th March 12.30pm
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 "Maria" at 2pm.
The new film from the director of Jackie and Spencer, MARIA tells the glamorous, moving story of the iconic opera singer, Maria Callas. Paris, 1977: Once the world’s greatest soprano, Callas now hides in an apartment, having lost her voice and retreated from the world. She dreams of returning to the stage, but can her body and mind take the pressure? Featuring some of Callas’s greatest recordings and starring Angelina Jolie in an Oscarworthy performance, MARIA is a sumptuous drama that hits all the high notes.
Please book Separately for the film here : Maria
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