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A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

“WUTHERING HEIGHTS,” starring Academy Award and BAFTA nominee Margot Robbie opposite BAFTA nominee Jacob Elordi. The film also stars alongside Oscar nominee Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, BAFTA winner Martin Clunes and Ewan Mitchell.

Down for the Count recreate classic tunes from the Swing Era, but this is no mere nostalgia trip – the band perform each song in their own unmistakeable style, breathing new life into the best vintage music. Combine that with the band’s top class instrumental solos, sublime vocal performances, Join the UK’s hardest swinging band Down for the Count All-Stars for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (Time Out London) – it’s time to Swing That Music!  

Described as “a breath of fresh air on the swing scene” (Twinwood Festival) Down for the Count’s 10-piece mini big band is regularly found in jazz clubs across the UK and abroad (Ronnie Scott’s London, Le Caveau de la Huchette Paris), at festivals including London Jazz Festival, and on BBC Radio. Now they are bringing the sounds and feels of the best jazz clubs to theatres around the country – with an electrifying show full of incredible energy, musicianship, and their own signature wry wit and humour.  

In the band’s updated show for 2026, you’ll hear instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, vocal classics from singers such as Nat ‘King’ Cole, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, and original arrangements of jazz standards penned by musicians in the band.

and irresistible warmth and joie de vivre, and you get a show that will leave you feeling uplifted and wanting more.

“Awesome!!!” Michael Bublé

“My first impulse on leaving Cadogan Hall in the wake of a standing ovation on Sunday evening was to ask permission to lay 10 stars on this outstanding gig rather than the usual five.” Jazz Journal

Tickets £25

Flavel Fundraiser: A musical evening

 

Celebrating the Flavel at the culmination of its 20th Birthday year we are pleased to be presenting a Musical Evening with Bistro Supper, on Thursday 26th February.

 

A relaxed evening with John Suchet as MC introducing local musical acts to include; Mick Jones singing a distinct blend of smooth jazz & swing. James Harris one of the most respected saxophone players in the South West performing a wide range of styles. Riff Tide playing ‘Jazzy Blues’. To round off the event,  Shore Thing a new Dartmouth based cover band bringing a fresh mix of Rock, Pop and Soul to the stage - they will be sure to get you up and dancing!

 

There will also be a short music quiz, one of Jess’ delicious two course suppers and the inevitable raffle with some great prizes.

 

Thu 26 Feb 7.00pm

Tickets £35

The Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College are returning to The Flavel Theatre for an afternoon Spring Concert, starting at 3 pm. A matinee has proved a very favourite time of day, after the cold winter nights, dark evenings, come out of the theatre into daylight.

Book your tickets from the Flavel box office and enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment.

Sunday 22nd March

Tickets £16.00 

Dartmouth Rotary Beer Festival 2026

So just when you thought all the fun of winter was over! Preparing us for those brighter evenings and spring days, Dartmouth Rotary offers a ray of early spring sunshine. How? By organising another exciting Charity Beer Festival. We know how much this event has become a ‘must attend’ occasion in the social calendar of Dartmouth; it’s fun, and it’s friendly. We will have an exciting range of real ales and craft beers from many different breweries. And we will have a range of Ciders that are always popular.

But this is this is not only about the beer, (well it is mostly!) so there will be a variety of amazing live musical acts on stage and a superb selection of great food, wine, and soft drinks available.

All proceeds go to local charities including a contribution to the Flavel, which is such an important asset for Dartmouth.

Times of opening are

Friday 27th March 4pm to 10pm

Saturday 28th March 11am to 10pm

Sunday 29th March 12 noon to 4pm

See Dartmouth Rotary website: www.dartmouthrotary.co.uk

or The Flavel on www.theflavel.org.uk for more information.

Tickets £10 and includes two drink tokens.

Additional tokens are £2.50 each.

Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

*Now a Sunday Times best seller*

Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention – taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers.

A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more. The show celebrated an Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 sell-out, and it will include a Q&A and meet-and-greet with Cally (who knows, Jeff the wonder dog may even be there too).

'Sprightly wit and considerable storytelling prowess', 4**** The Scotsman

'Original and clever', 4**** The Arts Desk – pick of the Edinburgh Fringe

'Gripping, perceptive and uplifting', Chortle

'Exciting and hilarious talent…she’s got it', Time Out

Saturday 7th November 2026

Tickets £20

Comedy @ the Flavel

June’s super summer funny funsters are Chris Brooker, Nathan Eagle and headlined by Stephen Carlin!

Chris Brooker

A gifted performer, Chris Brooker has taken his unique mix of comedy and improvisation to stages all over the world. After a decade on the UK comedy circuit Chris has forged a fine reputation for himself as a stand-up comedian and compère. His versatility has seen him play to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds, winning them over with his infectious enthusiasm, swift wit and immense likeability. Dubbed comedy’s ginger Viking by a promoter, he really is a larger-than-life character.

One of comedy’s heavy hitters, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable, there’s no doubting his ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride.

‘Very funny, very quick… On the spot humour.’ BBC

‘The best act of the night, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs.’ Manchester Evening News

Stephen Carlin is a hilarious Scottish comedian who has received great critical acclaim, accolades and a growing fanbase with his original and insightful writing style and accomplished delivery. He is a very enigmatic act, using a unique pattern of delivery to amuse the audience with very unexpected and off the wall references. From his sartorial elegance to his in-depth and hilarious knowledge of international snooker, Carlin’s performance takes the audience into the mind of a passionate obsessive. This man is well on his way to becoming Scotland’s newest addition to its history of brilliant comedians. All skilfully delivered in his deadpan Scottish brogue.

‘The Sean Lock of his generation.’ BBC Comedy Development

‘One of the Ten Best Comedians in the World Ever.’ Stewart Lee

Nathan Eagle

Praised by Zoe Lyons as “brilliantly funny”, Nathan Eagle is a comedian making waves on the circuit as a name to look at for.

Nathan has won over crowds all over the UK with material covering everything from growing up working class to life as a modern-day man. Expect expertly observed stories, sharp punchlines and an unmatched on-stage energy.

“had me laughing out loud! If you can see his show, do it!” Tom Deacon

Saturday 13th June 2026

Tickets £15.00

Do note that line-up is subject to change.

We’ve put together the best nights featuring some of the most outstanding comedians touring the circuit today This month’s April fools are Jack Campbell, Ingrid Dahle and headlined by Louise Leigh!

Ingrid Dahle, a Norwegian comedian, is making waves on the British comedy circuit.  Ingrid has captivated audiences with her unique style and infectious energy. Her solo shows have been well-received, showcasing her sharp wit and distinct comedic voice.

In addition to her solo work, Ingrid has supported acclaimed comedians like Jen Brister on her last two tours and Desiree Burch.

"alternative hero of the future" - Chortle.

“fast-rising comedian" - Sunday Times.

"endearingly zany" - Three Weeks.

Jack Campbell began performing stand-up whilst at De Montfort University, Leicester in 2010 and has been performing regularly since and has performed across Europe in Germany, Estonia, Finland and Latvia as well as further afield in Australia.

English Comedian Of The Year 2014 Short listed for BBC Radio New Comedy Award Final 2014

Tour Support for Larry Dean, Dane Baptiste and Luisa Omielan

 'Funny and refreshingly inventive' House of Stand Up

'100% Funny, gets hearty laughs' Broadway Baby

Award-nominated comedian, Louise Leigh wanted to be comedian when she was sixteen, but it took her until her forties to get round to it. Now, she brings daftness, deftness and some brilliant physical comedy to a stage near you. You’ll never think the same way again about shaving your leg.                                                                                                                                         Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist 2022.

“Like the kind of Radio 2 DJ who’d be caught in the gossip columns… Brilliant.” The Wee Review (★★★★)

“Imaginative, brilliant” The Scotsman 

Saturday 18th April

Tickets £15

*Do note that line-up is subject to change.

Don’t Be Prey

Across five continents and seven ocean channels, one man confronts fear, uncertainty, and trauma in a fight to reclaim his life.

Don’t Be Prey

 Is an edge-of-your-seat adventure into one man’s fight to reclaim his life by taking on the world’s most dangerous marathon swims, the Oceans Seven. Featuring unforgettable characters, raw vulnerability and breathtaking ocean feats, it’s  a gripping, uplifting journey of resilience, reinvention and what it really takes to survive.

No cage. No wetsuit. No escape. Just man against Mother Nature.

Dramatically Different Dartmouth - Youth Theatre.

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.

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

 

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+)

 

The actual dates for Winter Term 2026 are shown below.

1.        Wed 7th January

2.        Wed 14th January

3.        Wed 21st January

4.        Wed 28th January

5.        Wed 4th February

6.        Wed 11th February

Half Term – no session

7.        Wed 25th February

8.        Wed 4th March

9.        Wed 11th March

10.        Wed 18th March

11.        Wed 25th March

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

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.

£15 Adults per session or buy 3 and pay £12.50 per session.

The 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

A mix of a documentary and concert film made using unused footage from Elvis: That's the Way It Is, the film of Elvis' legendary 1970 Summer Festival in Las Vegas and Elvis's road concert film from two years later, Elvis on Tour, that were found during the production of 2022's Elvis.

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

FRIDA KAHLO

THE DEFINITIVE FILM EXPLORING THE LIFE AND ART OF A GLOBAL ICON

[EXTENDED ENCORE with exclusive new material]

Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world’s favourite female artist – beloved by young and old. Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning film – first released during covid to a restricted audience – is back by popular demand with an exciting new addition from the curators of the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Modern and MFA Houston ‘Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon’.  Back in the cinemas in May 2026, one month before the Tate exhibition opens, allowing audiences to watch both the film and see the show.

Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life.

Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art.

Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews with world experts and a detailed exploration of her art, with new special bonus footage from the curators of the blockbuster 2026 exhibition, delivers a treasure trove of colour and emotion. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, her home, her studio and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, beauty and revolution.

Created in close collaboration with world experts and those who knew her.

Featuring additional new material from the curators of the groundbreaking new Tate Modern and MFA Houston exhibition.

Directed by Ali Ray

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

Tickets £14

Under 18’s £11 

Thursday 30th April 2026  

We are presenting a series of inspiring talks by some truly amazing individuals who are Explorers in their chosen field.

In April we are delighted to welcome Belinda Kirk: The First Woman to Row Around Great Britain

Belinda Kirk is an explorer, author, and the leading voice promoting the benefits of adventure on wellbeing. For the past thirty years, Belinda’s personal and professional life have revolved around adventure. Belinda has walked across Nicaragua, searched for camels in China’s Desert of Death, discovered ancient rock paintings in Lesotho, pioneered inclusive expeditions for people with disabilities, and gained a Guinness World Record for rowing unsupported around Britain. As an expert expedition leader and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Belinda has also managed remote trips for Bear Grylls, Chris Ryan and Ray Mears, among others. In 2009, Belinda launched Explorers Connect, a non-profit organisation connecting people to adventures and has encouraged over 30,000 ordinary people to discover a world of outdoor challenges.

Belinda will talk about her Guinness World Record attempt to lead the first women to row around the UK. Belinda's talk will inspire people of all ages to take on the impossible, and how to cope when things go wrong. Her focus is on the importance of goal setting, managing intimidating problems and daring to fail. It is Belinda’s belief that we are capable of more than we think we are: adventure has given her the ability to tackle problems that seem monumental and she will share her tools on how everyone can do the same. She will also speak about how she originally built her resilience and coping mechanisms through relatively small adventures in the UK. Expect inspiring tales of adventure: including becoming the first woman to row around Great Britain (acknowledged as the most difficult ocean row completed, only 15 people have succeeded in history) but also building confidence on small adventurous challenges in the UK.

Tickets £16.50 / Under 18’s £5

FLEETWOOD MAC ‘SONG BOOK’

Saturday 25 July 2026

7.30pm

£24 (inc. £1.50 My Flavel donation)

Ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the World', six piece tribute band 'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' are returning with their non-stop, hit packed show to The Flavel on Saturday 25th July 2026.

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.

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

Alex Wilson (piano)

Alex Wilson studied at the Royal College of Music. A British Contemporary Piano Competition finalist and Park Lane Group Young Artist, he has performed at major venues globally, from London’s Wigmore Hall to the Rachmaninov Hall in Moscow. Having previously entertained us with his version of “the Enigma Variations” and “the Planets”, Alex returns with another performance of a large scale popular orchestral work arranged for solo piano. This time it’s Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” which demands his considerable skill and virtuosic dexterity around the keyboard. In the usual Friday recital format: an hour’s music followed by a glass of wine in convivial company.

Programme

“Pictures at an Exhibition” - Mussorgsky ( arr. for solo piano)

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

Friday 16th October 2026

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

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

H is for Hawk

When Helen's beloved father passes away, she is knocked sideways by grief and loses herself in memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together. She becomes obsessed with the idea of training her own goshawk, and so she brings the fearsome bird Mabel home to her life as a graduate fellow at Cambridge. Helen fills the freezer with hawk food and turns off her phone, ready to embark on the long, strange business of trying to train this wildest of animals. But as she labours to tame Mabel, a grieving Helen undergoes an untaming of her own.

A record of a spiritual journey, H IS FOR HAWK is a story about memory and nature and how it might be possible to reconcile death with life and love.

Cast

Brendan Gleeson, Claire Foy, Sam Spruell, Angus Cooper, Josh Dylan, Eden Hamilton

£9 Adult £6.50 Child

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

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Tuesday 17th at 12.30pm, there is a winter warmer avaiable, soup and a scone for £6 prior to the performance, thisn can be purchased here. Winter Warmer

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)

With Grateful thanks to THE JOHN IRELAND TRUST FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP

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 in A major, Op. 47 (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)

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

Presented by Peter Ireland

 

In the Bay of Naples, Pompeii and Herculaneum were thriving prosperous Roman cities. Until that fateful day in 79 AD…

What was it like living under the shadow of Vesuvius? What does archaeology reveal about the lives of the people.

Living Spit presents

Too Many Greek Myths

When two members of Clevedon-based comedy theatre company, Living Spit, are overhead bragging about how good they are, Zeus, enraged by their hubris, decides to teach them a lesson. His punishment? A Herculean challenge: to squeeze twenty of the greatest Ancient Greek myths into one chaotic, side-splitting show!

Join Living Spit as they tackle everything from Hades to Heracles, Midas to Medusa, with their trademark blend of harebrained humour, questionable wigs and a total disregard for historical accuracy. Can they conquer the labyrinth of legends before time runs out? Or will the gods have the last laugh? Prepare for a mythological marathon-Living Spit style!

Warning: May contain togas, ridiculous puns and possibly an overworked Trojan Horse.

“All I could see was people doubled over in unrestrained mirth...a performance of sublime, almost omniscient majesty...Like silly King Midas, everything Living Spit touches turns into gold.” *****Stage Talk Magazine

“Brilliant. I went with my best mate and feltlike I’d made two more. Go with yours!” The Bristol Magazine

Age guidance: 8+

Running time: 1h10min

Written by Stu McLoughlin

Directed by Craig Edwards

Tickets £16.50 Under 18’s £10

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

Martin Simpson presents Skydancers  

“One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene... sounds better than ever" **** The Guardian

One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Always prolific, and never one to rest long without a guitar in his hands and a song in his head, Martin Simpson continues to travel the length and breadth of the UK and beyond giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his remarkable intimate solo performances.  Martin has been nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards - more than any other performer - and has won numerous awards.

Martin’s latest solo album, Skydancers, was released on Topic Records in April 2024. The album is a twin release featuring a live CD recorded on recent gigs and a studio CD including some of Martin's absolutely favourite musicians.

Last year’s album with Nashville’s Thomm Jutz, Nothing But Green Willow: The Songs Of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry, received superlative reviews from both sides of the Atlantic.

“Drizzling with Simpson’s shining guitars” The Guardian 

 "A record of rare power and significance” 9/10 Guitarist 

 

A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.

Praise for Skydancers:

“An excellent record from a master of his craft” – KLOF MAG

“Acoustic finger-picking magic” – UNCUT

“Penguin Eggs-good. Seriously” - **** MOJO

"It’s stunning and without doubt his finest work in almost half a century of being at the vanguard of British guitar players, songwriters, singers and true custodians of folk music” RICHARD HAWLEY

"I do believe this set could be equal to, maybe better than, anything he’s ever done"

 Ian Anderson, TRADFOLK

Thursday 10th September

Tickets £24

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

A Big-Hearted Celebration of Community, Family and the Power of a Proper Pint from the writers, directors and producers of box office smash hit films Finding Your Feet and Fisherman’s Friends.

Set in a struggling local pub at the heart of a divided community. Mother’s Pride follows a grieving family whose fortunes begin to change when they start brewing their own beer and take a chance on entering the Great British Beer Awards. What begins as an act of survival becomes a journey of renewal — bringing together neighbours, mending old wounds and restoring pride where it’s been lost.

Led by a standout cast including Jonno Davies, James Buckley, Gabriella Wilde, Luke Treadaway and Miles Jupp, alongside Josie Lawrence, Stephen Leask, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Karl Collins, with Mark Addy and Martin Clunes completing the stellar line-up

NT Live Presents

All My Sons

by Arthur Miller

directed by Ivo Van Hove

design by Jan Versweyveld

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).  

One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?  

Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.

Wednesday 22nd April

7.00pm 

NT Live

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

by Christopher Hampton

based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

directed by Marianne Elliott

BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

Thursday 25th June 2026

Tickets £18  

Under 18’s £11

National Theatre Live

The Audience

by Peter Morgan

directed by Stephen Daldry

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting.

This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David

Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.

Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.

Friday 27th February

Tickets £18  

Under 18’s £11

NT Live

The Playboy of the Western World

by John Millington Synge

directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán

McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

Thursday 28th May 2026

Tickets  £18.00

Under 18’s £11

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)

OTHELLO

Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new

production starring David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies), Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob).

Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse, Dr Semmelweis, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire. Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, this is ‘an electrifying star-studded Othello.’ (★★★★ Mail on Sunday)

Wednesday March 4th 7.00pm

Tickets £18  

Under 18’s £11 

ANYONE FOR TENNIS?

A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT!

Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game. And there’s nobody to say ‘quiet please’. She cannot be serious...can she?

“Laughs aplenty...juicy locker room secrets...naughty line judge-y anarchy...motivational joy...Nice.”5***** North WestEnd

"What makes the hour land is the marriage of insider authority and properly honed comic timing. It’s not just a love letter to a game; it’s a blueprint for turning an obsession into a well-structured, laugh-out-loud show.”4**** One4Review

‘She’s warm, wonderfully funny and you’ll want to be her pal' Angela Barnes.

‘10out of10’ Giles Brandreth (THE Giles Brandreth!!)

Fresh from sold-out run at Edinburgh Fringe 2025.As featured in/on The Guardian, Sunday Post, The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, BBC5 Live, Radio Wimbledon, Der Spiegel, TVNZ, ABC Australia...

Directed by Ben van Der Velde

Insta @yespaulineeyre

Facebook @yespaulineeyre

Stuff and Nonsense present a brilliantly bonkers show from the makers of smash hit The Gingerbread Man and other family theatre triumphs

 

Rabbit & Rey and the Lost Things

Ever felt like the world’s playing hide and seek with your stuff?

One moment it’s there... the next, poof! Your toy, your glasses, your book, your sock... even your ideas, gone.

Meet Rey, an imagination expert, a question-asker, a glorious misplacer of everything, and by their side, Rabbit, their forever-loved bunny, wise and fiercely loyal. The one who's always there when the world feels too much.

Together they set off on an unforgettable quest, to find all the things they’ve ever lost…

Whilst Rey & Rabbit explore they realise the trail of Lost Things doesn’t end with them. Other people have Lost Things too!  

As Rey begins to realise that being a 'loser' might not be that bad, something remarkable starts to happen. What if losing things wasn’t the problem but the path?

This bold, funny and heart-tugging adventure mixes puppetry, visual storytelling and beautiful twists of the imagination, to explore our brilliant, often bewildering brains and what it means to live life a little out of order.

Ages 3+ | A joyful adventure for families with curious minds and big hearts, and for anyone who’s ever felt a little out of step.

£12 Adults £8 under 16    

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

https://aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk/

'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

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

Come and join the party

Reggae & Ska Party with live music from Shine Steel Band who are hosting a celebration of community, music, and great vibes.

Shine is Dartmouth's very own Steel Band. Join them for a family friendly evening of great music, good food and Caribbean style cocktails.  

Come dressed for your favourite beach holiday and sit back and enjoy the festival vibes or get up and dance to a familiar selection of reggae and ska classics.  

www.shinesteelband.com

Friday 17th July

Tickets £12  

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  

 For any enquiries about the 2026 festival please contact Lindsay Ellwood on LindsayE@theflavel.org.uk

 

The Comic Strip presents…

Making its debut in November 1982 on Channel 4, The Comic Strip Presents is an ongoing project by a group of prominent comedians including Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Alexi Sayle and Peter Richardson, although at the time many of them were just starting out on their careers, since it’s conception it attracted an incredible array of well-known stars and directors creating some forty short films and full length cinema productions and became a legendary success.

       

We are delighted to present a selection of these cult comedy classics that all have a unique connection to Devon and the local areas which were used as locations.

Peter Richardson who starred in and produced many episodes will be in conversation over two special nights with stars from the show.  

On Thursday 16th April Peter will be in conversation with Nigel Planer and they will be sharing stories while we screen:

Five go mad in Dorset (1983)

The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011)

Q&A Peter Richardson with Nigel Planer

Interval

Churchill the Hollywood Years (Directors cut)  

Nigel Planer was an original member of the Comedy Store and the Comic Strip groups – one of the founders of the ‘alternative comedy’ scene of the ‘80s – most known for the seminal TV series The Young Ones and The Comic Strip Presents. He continues to have a successful career as an actor and writer in tv, theatre, film, music and radio. He won a BRIT award in 1984 and been nominated for Olivier, TMA, What’s on Stage, and BAFTA.

Tickets £20

The Comic Strip presents…

Making its debut in November 1982 on Channel 4, The Comic Strip Presents is an ongoing project by a group of prominent comedians including Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Alexi Sayle and Peter Richardson, although at the time many of them were just starting out on their careers, since it’s conception it attracted an incredible array of well-known stars and directors creating some forty short films and full length cinema productions and became a legendary success.

       

We are delighted to present a selection of these cult comedy classics that all have a unique connection to Devon and the local areas which were used as locations.

Peter Richardson who starred in and produced many episodes will be in conversation over two special nights with stars from the show.  

On Friday 17th April Peter will be in conversation with Alexei Sayle and they will be sharing stories while we screen:

The Supergrass (1985)

Q&A Peter Richardson in conversation with Alexei Sayle

Best of Devon – a selection of clips from the series filmed in the local area

Queen of the Wild Frontier (1993)

Alexei Sayle is an actor and writer, known for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Alexei Sayle's Stuff (1988) and Whoops Apocalypse (1982) and in February 1984, he reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart with the novelty song "'Ullo John! Gotta New Motor?"

Tickets £20

The Good Old Fashioned Lover Boys

 are not your average Queen tribute, they are a full throttle celebration. Known for their outrageous party atmosphere, legendary short shorts, and infectious sense of fun, this band has spent over a decade selling out theatres and headlining festivals.

With impeccably performed Queen classics, powerhouse vocals, and a show honed through years on the big stages, they deliver the music you love with the flair it deserves. Every performance is a joyful, high-energy experience that turns audiences into part of the show.

In 2026, they return with their brand-new production Another Kind of Magic, a spectacular, feel good night packed with hits, sing-alongs, and pure rock ‘n’ roll fun.

Perfect for all ages. Guaranteed to party!

Saturday 22nd August 2026  

Tickets £24

We are very excited to bring you a rare UK gig with the fine gentlemen from Hackensaw Boys!

The Hackensaw Boys are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic album ‘Love What You Do’ with an extensive European tour in 2025/26. They could have chosen any album from their deep catalogue, but ‘Love What You Do’ stands out as a fan and band favourite. This album, with its unique blend of bluegrass, punk, and folk, is a true monument to Americana.

‘Before string bands were a “thing” in popular culture, there was the Hackensaw Boys. Before The Avett Brothers were selling out arenas, before Mumford & Sons were becoming the biggest band in music in a given year, before everybody and their brother was growing a beard and wearing suspenders and playing in jug bands, the Hackensaw Boys were mixing bluegrass and old time music with a punk attitude, and reshaping what a modern old school string band could sound like’. — Saving Country Music.

You’ll find it impossible to sit still during this performance.

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

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

Presented by Mike Sproule

 

In the last century before the Christian era, as Rome's constitution was being distorted to destruction, a contemporary player stood up for order amidst the growing chaos.

Top Secret Productions in association with Svengali Entertainment presents

The Magic of Science – High Voltage

 

This is your opportunity to surround yourself with the mystery of magic, cleverly fused with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hold on to your seats as the venue is transformed into a real-life science laboratory and lots of unbelievable "how did they do that!" moments. Experience non-stop action-packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination, a fast-moving and colourful magical science show, packed with mystery, suspense, and heaps of mess!

Top Secret is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy along with inspiring and educating every young budding magician and scientist. The show is suitable for the whole family filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!  

Sunday 31st May 2026

Tickets

Adults £15

Under 16’s £12

We know so little of the world beneath our feet. To most, it is a place of only fear and darkness, though to a brave few, it is one of knowledge and wonder to be found nowhere else.

Based on the bestselling book by Robert Macfarlane, UNDERLAND is a cinematic documentary that voyages into worlds rarely glimpsed by human eyes. Beginning in the shallow soils beneath an old ash tree, we travel alongside several ‘astronauts of the underworld’ into ancient sacred caves, flooded storm drains, melting glaciers, underwater burial chambers, and a deep underground laboratory built to solve the mysteries of the Universe.

Narrated by Oscar-nominated Sandra Hüller and with a uniquely poetic approach, UNDERLAND is a deep dive into the Earth that ultimately presents a groundbreaking vision for rethinking our lives on this fragile surface.

Thursday April 2nd

7pm

£9 adults

£6.20 under 18’s

Tuesday 17th March 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 "Wuthering Heights" at 2pm.

 When Helen's beloved father passes away, she is knocked sideways by grief and loses herself in memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together. She becomes obsessed with the idea of training her own goshawk, and so she brings the fearsome bird Mabel home to her life as a graduate fellow at Cambridge. Helen fills the freezer with hawk food and turns off her phone, ready to embark on the long, strange business of trying to train this wildest of animals. But as she labours to tame Mabel, a grieving Helen undergoes an untaming of her own.  A record of a spiritual journey, H IS FOR HAWK is a story about memory and nature and how it might be possible to reconcile death with life and love.  Cast Brendan Gleeson, Claire Foy, Sam Spruell, Angus Cooper, Josh Dylan, Eden Hamilton

 Please book Separately for the film here :Wuthering Heights

Tuesday 3rd March 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 "H is For Hawk" at 2pm.

When Helen's beloved father passes away, she is knocked sideways by grief and loses herself in memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together. She becomes obsessed with the idea of training her own goshawk, and so she brings the fearsome bird Mabel home to her life as a graduate fellow at Cambridge. Helen fills the freezer with hawk food and turns off her phone, ready to embark on the long, strange business of trying to train this wildest of animals. But as she labours to tame Mabel, a grieving Helen undergoes an untaming of her own.

 A record of a spiritual journey, H IS FOR HAWK is a story about memory and nature and how it might be possible to reconcile death with life and love.

 Cast Brendan Gleeson, Claire Foy, Sam Spruell, Angus Cooper, Josh Dylan, Eden Hamilton

Please book Separately for the film here : His For Hawk

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