“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach!”

A Victorian family prepares a paper theatre for a performance of A Christmas Carol. The audience enters the imagination of one of the children and quickly, the cardboard stage transforms to reveal a magical world containing real dancers and stylised sets.  

The classic tale unfolds in a rich tapestry of highly absorbing, theatrical drama featuring sumptuous visual effects inspired by the techniques of early cinema. In a daring twist of format, characters are portrayed by dancers and voiced by an eclectic cast of the world’s most recognisable actors.

The mix of danced action and spoken narration brings fresh dimension to Dickens’ characters and poetic language, whilst remaining true to the beauty of the author’s original narrative.

“Imaginative artistic and compelling… Beautiful to watch” ★★★★ Common Sense Media

Cast:

Simon Russell Beale as the voice of Scrooge

Andy Serkis as the voice of Marley’s Ghost

Martin Freeman as the voice of Bob Cratchit

Daniel Kaluuya as The Ghost of Christmas Present

Carey Mulligan as Belle -

Lesley Caron as The Ghost of Christmas Past

Dame Siân Phillips as The Narrator

A wonderful Christmas follow-up to A Street Cat Named Bob, the feelgood 2016 movie based on the true story of homeless busker James Bowen and his handsome ginger tom Bob, a stray he’d nursed back to health.

A struggling street musician finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat at Christmas.

Great Christmas feel-good entertainment for all of the family!

Starring: Luke Treadaway, Anna Wildon-Jones, Kristina Tonteri-Young, Nina Wadia, Bob the Cat as himself!

Admittedly the 80s were responsible for some truly awful stuff. Neon. Shoulder pads. Mullets! But, despite the questionable fashion choices and horrendous hair, there was some great music.

Riviera Dogs are a well-known, polished and very popular 5 piece band based in Torquay delivering fantastic music from the decades that taste forgot.

Join us for a boppy evening you won't forget, with guaranteed hip gyration, possibly even full blown dad dancing...... and no Rick Astley!

Kindly sponsored by Marchand Petit

All tickets £12.00

Broadcast LIVE on Thursday 31 December 2020, 4:00PM (GMT) from the Berlin Philharmonie.

Celebrate the conclusion to 2020 with the Berliner Philharmoniker's glittering New Year’s Eve Concert.

This fantastic event will bring the diversity of Spanish music to life. The virtuoso guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas will play Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, and Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko will lead his orchestra into the New Year with a programme full of atmosphere consisting of familiar favourites and rediscoveries.

Concert Programme:

Kirill Petrenko conductor

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas guitar

Opening Programme - Introduction (approx. 30 mins).

Manuel de Falla - El amor brujo: Introduction and “Ritual Fire Dance”.

Joaquín Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra.

Mozart Camargo Guarnieri - 3 Dances for Orchestra: Dansa Brasileira.

Heitor Villa-Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4.

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Capriccio on Spanish Themes, op. 34.

120 minutes - no intermission.

Cara Dillon, one of the most outstanding performers on the UK folk scene, continues the Folk at the Flavel series. Born in County Derry, Cara has risen to be one of the finest exponents of Irish song as well as, with husband and musical partner Sam Lakeman, steering an eclectic musical path combining the traditional with the contemporary. She has had a number of successful albums and tours extensively either with Sam or a full band appearing in concert halls and at festivals the world over. Cara has won countless awards and accolades including “Album of the Year” at the BBC Radio 2 folk awards, the Meteor Music award for “Best Irish Female”, and Tatler’s “Woman of the Year in Music”.Cara has also been featured in many remarkable projects including singing the title track for the film "Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue" and has also sung on projects such as Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells 3. This will be Cara’s third appearance at the Flavel following two sold out shows ion 2015 and 2017.

“Cara Dillon has quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice” Q Magazine

Ticket price £22 and £5 for under 16

Step into Spring - Cat Walk Fashion Show

Starring: Eleven Clothing and Foxx Exchange.

Ticket price: £23

Arrival time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm

to include......cocktail on arrival, cabaret seating, goodie bag and luxury canapes!
This is a Flavel Fundraising Event!

With thanks to drinks sponsor......

Folk at the Flavel are proud to welcome to the Flavel the band credited with launching folk rock in the UK and one of the most iconic bands of any genre, Fairport Convention.

Fairport have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance. This is reflected in a busy touring schedule and of course the famous annual Fairport Convention Cropredy Festival which has just celebrated its 40th year. Their performance will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new including their latest album ‘Shuffle & Go’ which will be released in February 2020. Fairport Convention have won a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted their ground-breaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'. The band, which launched the careers of Richard Thompson and the late Sandy Denny, features the long established line up of founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar (celebrating his fiftieth year in Fairport), Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin and vocals, and Gerry Conway on percussion.

"Stuffing their set with a surprising amount of new material, Fairport are still clearly having fun and brought the house down." The Guardian

All tickets £28.00

Classical music superstar Katherine Jenkins OBE presents a magical and unique Christmas musical from the iconic Royal Albert Hall, bringing joy and festive celebrations to audiences around the world this holiday season.

With unprecedented and exclusive access to the historic venue, the Welsh singing sensation performs seasonal favourites and carols with full nostalgic Hollywood musical glamour. Katherine is joined by friends beloved actors Vanessa Redgrave and Bill Nighy, Operatic icon Sir Bryn Terfel, Italian Tenor Alberto Urso, American Broadway star Marisha Wallace, English National Ballet Lead Principal Erina Takahashi, the Royal Air Force Regiment Band and many more to share an unforgettable and enchanting experience this Christmas.

Written and created by Katherine Jenkins herself, Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular from the Royal Albert Hall was filmed with a world-class creative team behind the camera, whose previous credits include National Theatre Live, The King & I, the Royal Ballet, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more.

Verdi’s La traviata is famous for its complex and sympathetic portrayal of tragic heroine Violetta, a Parisian courtesan who recounts her life through a series of memories on her deathbed. David McVicar's enduring production of La traviata invites a new reading of the plot, exploring the psychology and innermost feelings of the characters in intimate moments. These scenes are contrasted with decadent turn-of-the-century set pieces in Verdi’s tragedy of a noble love sacrificed on the altar of bourgeois morality.

Broadcast from Gran Teatre Del Liceu in Barcelona

Following two sell out performances at the Flavel in recent times we are delighted to welcome back founder member and lead vocalist of Wishbone Ash, Martin Turner, and his band.

Regarded by critics and fans as one of the most enduring of British Rock bands, Wishbone Ash, forged a unique musical identity through their seminal albums and astonishing live shows. The 2020 tour will feature in its entirety the 1971 iconic album, Pilgrimage, as well as highlights from their extensive back catalogue. His current line-up features guitarists Danny Wilson and Misha Nikolic and drummer Tim Brown.

(Brought to you by Dart Gig Promotions)

Ticket Price £18

A beloved Christmas holiday tradition continues as Mozart’s delightful fairy tale returns in the Met’s abridged, English-language version.

Lothar Koenigs conducts a dynamic cast of standout Mozarteans in Julie Taymor’s magical production, an enduring Met classic with its eye-popping puppetry and stunning visuals.

Also perfect for younger audiences, with no intermission and a running time of less than two hours.

ACT I -  A mythical land. Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno are sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter, Pamina, who is being held captive by Sarastro and his brotherhood of priests. Tamino has fallen in love with a picture of Pamina and hopes to win her. Arriving at  Sarastro’s  temple,  the  two  travelers  learn  that  it  is  the  queen,  not  Sarastro, who is evil. Sarastro, who realizes that Pamina and Tamino are meant for each other, promises the girl eventual freedom.

ACT II - Sarastro announces to the priests that Tamino will undergo initi-ation rites to join the brotherhood. Pamina, who has also fallen in love with Tamino, is horrifi ed when her mother asks her to murder Sarastro. Sarastro in turn tells Pamina that he does not seek vengeance. As part of  their  trials,  Tamino  and  Papageno  are  not  allowed  to  speak,  and  Pamina, thinking Tamino doesn’t care for her, is heartbroken. Meanwhile  Papageno meets a fl irtatious old lady. A? er many dangers, Tamino and Pamina are fi  nally reunited. Papageno, desperate that he can’t fi  nd a girl for himself, attempts to commit suicide, when suddenly Papagena appears—she is the old lady, transformed into a young girl. ?  e Queen of the Night and her servants attack the temple but are defeated and banished. All hail the triumph of courage, virtue, and wisdom.

Expect a dazzling display of contemporary fare, ranging from Turkish panache, Latin American soundscapes to English pastoralism played on nylon and steel string, electric, 12 string, fretless, slide, guitar-synth, glissentar guitars and more!

The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project began their collaboration in 2015 and after 3 International tours and appearances at several major jazz festivals they perform with a spontaneity and intuitive interplay that keeps them fresh and fired up for each performance. We’re in for a treat!

A fascinating fusion opulent with evocative splendour:  MOJO  ****

All tickets £12.00

Fleabag is back! Following a sell out screening on Saturday 28 September, we're bringing it back for a second time due to popular demand.

The hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, recorded live on London’s West End.

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.

Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.

Playing to sold-out audiences in New York and London, don’t miss your chance to see this ‘legitimately hilarious show’ (New Yorker) on the big screen at The Flavel.

We’re delighted to welcome Ian Bloomfield (aka The Galloping Maestro and local boy since 1977) back to the Flavel, with his newly written production of Opera Café - a story about the famous Singing Waiters, which draws on Ian’s own colourful experience as one of the first singing waiters in the UK.

The Opera Café was one of the first classical productions at the Dart Music festival 20 years ago, where they performed in Bayard’s Cove. Since then they have returned with other productions under Opera on the Run such as The Perfect Picnic and Spaghetti Opera.

All tickets £16.00

The greatest of all Romantic ballets, Peter Wright’s 2016 production of Marius Petipa’s classic is a tale of betrayal, the supernatural and love that transcends death. Starring Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov.

Giselle transformed the dance world when it was first performed in Paris in 1841 and remains at the centre of the classical repertory. Giselle’s essence has remained the same through many different productions in well over a century of continuous performance. Peter Wright’s production for The Royal Ballet filmed in 2016 is based on Marius Petipa’s classic version (after the original 1841 choreography by Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli), which was first staged in St Petersburg in 1884.

The role of Giselle provides the dancer with many technical and dramatic challenges, from the character’s early love to her poignant descent into madness and her final gesture of forgiveness from beyond the grave. The first act of the ballet is filled with historical detail and rustic colour. By contrast, the second, ‘white’ act plunges the audience into an eerie moonlit forest haunted by the ethereal Wilis. With its combination of memorable story and exquisite choreography, Giselle is the perfect way to discover classical ballet.

The Royal Ballet celebrated Peter Wright’s 90th birthday with his much-loved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. Starring Lauren Cuthbertson, Federico Bonelli, Francesca Hayward and Alexander Campbell.

Peter Wright's interpretation of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Lev Ivanov's 1892 ballet combined with Tchaikovsky's sumptuous, iconic score are presented in a festive period setting with vivid designs to make this a charming and magical production.

140 minute performance - includes one interval

Keith James presents an honest and loving reflection of the timeless and insightful music of Yusuf - Cat Stevens.

The amassed body of music from this hugely popular and sincerely adored singer/songwriter made for a collection of 'must have' records across a whole generation. Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat were on everyone's turntables and on every radio station, live versions are played in concerts, bars and on the world's beaches to this day.

Songs such as Wild World, Father and Son, Moonshadow and Where do the Children play have been covered by hundreds of Artists worldwide.

Keith James, is a well respected and inventive guitarist singer/songwriter who specialises in performing intimate, carefully researched biographic style concerts. He weaves the story of Cat Stevens’ life from his early pop career, life threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his well crafted and memorable songs.

This concert will give you far more than just the music itself...

As a gesture of belief in the possibility of harmony and understanding within all of us interwoven in today’s World, proceeds and audience donations from this tour of concerts will go to the UNICEF Syrian Children appeal.

For all information about Keith James: www.keith-james.com

‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’ The Independent

Tickets: £15.00

Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford  in association with the award-winning Handspring Puppet Company.

The critically acclaimed and international smash-hit play War Horse returns to cinemas for the first time this November to mark Remembrance Day.

At the outbreak of World War One, Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Now seen by more than 8 million people around the world, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.