Andre Rieu’s Christmas Show: Gold and Silver
Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, ‘Gold and Silver’. This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen.
Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André's winter wonderland! Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.
André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate music, love, and Christmas sparkle, with André Rieu's new Christmas Concert ‘Gold and Silver’.
BRNC Concert Band: Christmas Crackers ‘Sing along’ Concert
This is a Christmas Crackers Concert full of fun for all the family! Step up to the most thrilling Christmas concert of the season - the Christmas Crackers 'Sing Along' Concert! Get ready to be dazzled and delighted by an evening filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable performances. From enchanting carol renditions to toe-tapping Christmas classics, our talented performers will take you on a musical journey like no other. Be prepared to demonstrate your singing skills when you can sing along to some of your favourite Christmas songs and carols!
But the fun doesn't stop there, join in on the interactive games and activities that will have you laughing and bonding with fellow concert-goers. Who knows, you might even win a special prize! Our venue will be decked out in the most festive decorations, creating a magical atmosphere that will transport you straight into a winter wonderland. Get ready to be immersed in the Christmas spirit!
And of course, what's a Christmas concert without a grand finale? Brace yourself for a spectacular ending that will leave you feeling merry and bright, ready to take on the Christmas season with joy in your heart. Come one, come all, to the Christmas Crackers Concert - where the fun never ends, and the Christmas spirit is always in full swing!
Saturday 7 December, 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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Clare Teal Duo
Friday 14 February 2025
7.30pm
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.
Clare Teal (Lead Vocals)
Jason Rebello (Piano & Vocal)
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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!
As you'd come to expect from Dartmouth Comedy Club, this event will be headlined by an incredible selection of the UK’s top comedians, all of whom have performed at prestigious venues and appeared on shows like Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Mock the Week, and 8 out of 10 Cats. With a fantastic line-up guaranteed, you’re in for a night packed with laughter!
Although the full line-up is yet to be revealed, you can be sure it will feature some of the best comedic talent from across the country.
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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'Sometimes You Have to Be a Little Bit Naughty if You Want to Change Your Story!'
The streets of Dartmouth will be filled by the smell of rebellion when DARTMOUTH THEATRE COMPANY presents Roald Dahl’s 'Matilda The Musical Jr.' Telling the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. With music and lyrics written by Tim Minchin, this heart warming show is based on Roald Dahl's Tony-award winning hit musical, Matilda!
Dartmouth Theatre Company is a non-profit community group launched in April 2024. This production will be performed by the youth group, which is made up of children between the ages of 5 & 16, who live in Dartmouth and the surrounding area.
The children are very excited to be performing their first ever production here at The Flavel!
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 Autumn Term 2024 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).
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+)
Wed 18 Sep
Wed 25 Sep
Wed 9 Oct
Wed 16 Oct
Wed 23 Oct
HALF TERM
Wed 13 Nov
Wed 20 Nov
Wed 27 Nov
Wed 4 Dec – Transitions Group Sharing (no Junior session this week)
Wed 11 Dec
Please note there will be no sessions on Wed 2 Oct and Wed 6 Nov for either group
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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Flavel Christmas Fair
Is it too soon to talk about Christmas?
We are very excited to tell you that our Christmas Fair returns on Saturday 14 December, from 11am to 4pm, when the main auditorium will be filled to the brim with high quality craft and produce stalls.
We will have Les the Fez performing balloon magic and more for the children, a perfect time to top up your Christmas shopping or buy wonderful gifts for yourself. The building will be buzzing with festive fun, and it goes without saying that there will be a bumper tombola and a raffle plus other fun activities.
GRAND PRIZE DRAW – raffle tickets are on sale now at the Flavel Box Office or online
If you are interested in having a stall at the fair, please contact Alison on alison@theflavel.org.uk
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Please support this important Flavel Fundraiser for essential improvements and maintenance........
Purchase your tickets for a chance to win one of these great prizes!
The more you buy the greater your chance of winning!
The Flavel Arts Centre Grand Draw 2024
PRIZES
1st Prize - One night’s stay for 2 in any St Austell Brewery Hotel in Devon & Dorset
2nd Prize - A meal for 4 people in any St Austell Brewery Hotel in Devon & Dorset value £150
3rd Prize -Dartmouth Steam Railway return steam train trip voucher for 2 adults & up to 3 children
4th Prize - 1 week’s pass for MKS gym in Dartmouth
5th Prize - Bottle of Salcombe Gin
Tickets are £2.00 each and draw to take place at The Flavel on Saturday 14 December 2024, at the Flavel Christmas Fair.
Click here to read more about the Flavel Christmas Fair : CHRISTMAS FAIR
(This is a Flavel Fundraiser for Improvements and Maintenance)
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2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D Day and, following the extracts shown at the Exercise Tiger weekend, we are offering another chance to watch Ian Phillip’s compelling film ‘Evacuation’ in full.
It tells the story of the around 3000 residents of Slapton & the surrounding villages who had to evacuate their homes for the American troops involved in Exercise Tiger, the ill-fated Allied rehearsal for the D-Day landings. The film contains fascinating footage of archive film and interviews with people who were children at the time. They had to evacuate their homes with six weeks’ notice, leaving before Christmas and taking all their possessions and livestock with them
A complimentary glass of wine will be served after the screening with the opportunity to speak to others about the film and its significance.
Friday 22 November, 5.30pm
Tickets £14 (to include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink after the screening)
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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 (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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Girl From The North Country
Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”
It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this 'profoundly beautiful' Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale.
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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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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’
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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Join us for a Journey into French Music
Shut your eyes and be transported to Paris where you will hear a selection of French music including works from Edith Piaf, Charles Trennet, Django Reinhardt and Serge Gainsbourg.
Along the way you will hear tales of life in Paris throughout the golden era of French music and listen to a slice of the French repertoire spanning a century.
Fifi la Mer and Oliver Wilby present a unique, brand new show that will take you on a journey through 100 years of French music, from Offenbach to Gainsbourg. The show features the dulcet tones of Fifi on accordion and voice, and the talents of Oliver on clarinet, saxophone and accordion. Together they will transport you to 'the city of lights' with their repertoire of musical gems, and along the way you will get to enjoy tales of mystery, romance and heartache that we so often associate with Paris.
Brace yourself for an exciting and charismatic performance!
A PRE SHOW SUPPER IS AVAILABLE HERE : Pre Show Supper
Les champs Elysees
https://youtu.be/naPrFMk6oaA?si=bl8pYHELl2XAnEIE
Domino
https://youtu.be/wAGLgKBhE74?si=cldk0GzuTbSh7eNs
Bei mir bistu shein
https://youtu.be/gKdGTIvUUIw?si=wAof0gAgo1ue89xI
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Let Us Take You to Paris Pre-Show Supper at The Flavel Bistro
Before being transported to Paris with the music of Edith Piaf, Charles Trennet, Django Reinhardt and Serge Gainsbourg performed live by duo Fifi la Mer and Oliver Wilby, why not be transported there firstly through your taste buds, with fabulous food from The Flavel Bistro!
Prepare to listen to tales of life in Paris throughout the golden era of French music with a beautiful Coq au vin with pomme puree and French beans, followed by Tarte au citron with honeycomb ice cream and raspberries. Vegetarian option also available.
Bon appétit!
Tickets: £25
Pre Show Supper served at 6pm
Music starts at 7.30pm (to book your music tickets, click here) Let Us Take You To Paris
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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
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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
Tickets £18, under 18 £11
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Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
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: CINDERELLA
This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.
Choreography: Frederick Ashton
Music: Sergei Prokofiev
LIVE: Tuesday 10 December 2024, 7.15pm
ENCORE: Thursday 12 December, 2pm
Running time: 195 minutes, Two intervals
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 Ballet: THE NUTCRACKER
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet. Captured live December 2023
Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Saturday 21 December, 7pm
Tuesday 24 December, 2pm
Running time: 165 minutes, one interval
The Royal Opera: Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMAN
Four women: four curious love stories. 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 subtitle.
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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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Riviera Dogs are a 5 piece 80s party band hailing from Torbay 'The English Riviera' …no lycra, wigs or make up just faithful, respectful renditions of songs from the best decade in music!. Started as a side project in 2013 they soon found themselves in high demand and are now firmly established as the first choice for 80s nostalgia across the UK; the band is made up of professional musicians all with a wealth of experience and includes current touring members for Joss Stone & Bastille.
Over the years they have headlined many music festivals and provided entertainment for numerous high profile corporate events with support slots for 80s legends Go West, ASWAD, Katrina & The Waves & Boney M along the way.
With a high energy front man and a professional sound and light show Riviera Dogs promise you a 'feel good' night of big hits, movie tunes and forgotten gems all guaranteed to give you a night to remember!
This is a standing event without allocated seating, and there will be a large dance floor. There will be some tables and seating around the edges of the room, and the usual seating in the bar area.
Friday 13 December, 8pm
Tickets £19 (standing event)
Click here for https://www.rivieradogs.co.uk/
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Small Things Like These takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. The film reveals truths about Ireland's Magdalene laundries -- horrific asylums run by Roman Catholic institutions from the 1820s until 1996, ostensibly to reform "fallen young women." Adapted from the Booker Prize nominated novel by Claire Keegan.
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 12th December, 6.30pm in The Flavel Café
FILM: Small Things Like These
Small Things Like These takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. The film reveals truths about Ireland's Magdalene laundries -- horrific asylums run by Roman Catholic institutions from the 1820s until 1996, ostensibly to reform "fallen young women." Adapted from the Booker Prize nominated novel by Claire Keegan.
PLEASE BOOK TICKETS FOR FILM SEPARATELY HERE : Small Things Like These
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U3A Classics: A History of Greek Art in 10 Favourites
Presented by Peter Ireland
A selection of Greek artworks, all personal favourites, some very familiar, from the 6th to the 2nd C BC, which demonstrate the virtuosity of ancient craftsmen.
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Tuesday 3rd December 12.30pm
Join us for the next in our "Winter Warmer" series.
Please book Separately for the film here :Paddington In Peru
A choice of soup and scone will be served at The Flavel Cafe from 12.30pm, followed by a Screening of "Paddington In Peru" at 2pm.
Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
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Tuesday 10th December 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 "Small Things Like These" at 2pm.
Small Things Like These takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. The film reveals truths about Ireland's Magdalene laundries -- horrific asylums run by Roman Catholic institutions from the 1820s until 1996, ostensibly to reform "fallen young women." Adapted from the Booker Prize nominated novel by Claire Keegan.
Please book Separately for the film here : SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE
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