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A Quiet Place: Day One shows us the moment when the Earth fell silent in this spin-off prequel to the postapocalyptic story.

It begins on an otherwise ordinary day in New York that is suddenly ripped apart by the arrival of extraterrestrial creatures that hunt humans by sound. A small group of survivors must band together in absolute silence if they want to see a brand new dawn.

ABBA TRIBUTE: TAKE A CHANCE ON US!

Yes they are back!! After a fantastic sell out in 2023, TAKE A CHANCE ON US returns to The Flavel!

ABBA celebrates 50 years since winning the Eurovision Contest this year so don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate this amazing achievement and experience the Ultimate Abba Party with one of the Top Abba Tributes in the UK.

Appealing to all age groups and bringing you the music of one of the most successful bands of all time, TAKE A CHANCE ON US is a fantastic fully live Abba tribute show. If you can’t see the real thing then you can still experience the wonderful songs of Abba fantastically recreated in this show.

With a live four piece band, voiceovers, costume changes, choreographed dance routines, and so much more the band members encourage lots of audience participation and of course it includes all the well known iconic and favourite Abba Hits. This year the show has some new costumes as many songs as can be packed from ABBAs 50 years! So put on those platform boots and funky suits, or just a boa and join us for a night of ABBA madness.

A PRE SHOW SUPPER IS AVAILABLE TO BOOK HERE : ABBA PRE SHOW SUPPER

As the nights draw in at the beginning of October, things start to get a bit glitzy at The Flavel.

The incredible ABBA tribute ‘Take a Chance on Us’ will be returning to our stage bringing their stunning show full of hit after hit.

To celebrate, The Flavel bistro will be serving a Scandi inspired pre-show supper. Chicken in a wild mushroom cream sauce (Vegetarian option of stuffed mushrooms in a cream and prosecco sauce), served with hasselback potatoes and sauteed spinach, followed by a delicious blueberry and vanilla cheesecake.

Spaces are limited so book your spot for a fabulous evening now!

Please book your tickets for the concert separately HERE ABBA TRIBUTE: TAKE A CHANCE ON US!

SAVE THE DATE!

The Flavel is embarking on a brand-new venture: a Book Festival on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September 2024, in partnership with Browser Books, The Community Bookshop and Dartmouth Library.

Dartmouth has become known, not only as a sailing and tourist destination, but also as a town that holds very successful and enjoyable festivals: the Music Festival, the Food Festival and Dartmouth Royal Regatta.So, we thought a Book Festival would to be a wonderful addition to the busy calendar of events in the town. We have a large number of authors living in the area, and this will be a superb way to showcase their work, and of course, to welcome authors from further afield.

This is an exciting new venture for The Flavel Centre, in partnership with Browser Books, Dartmouth Community Bookshop and Dartmouth Library, and one which we hope will evolve into an annual event.

For the Book Festival, we are planning a range of events, such as speaker sessions, panel discussions, workshops, film, and children’s events. These events will take place in different areas of The Flavel Centre, Dartmouth Library, Browser Books and Dartmouth Community Bookshop, which are all within a concentrated area.

The Flavel Centre’s new patron is John Suchet, the renowned broadcaster, journalist and author, and we are delighted that he is supporting the Book Festival, and will be participating in the event.

We are also delighted that Jo Loosemore, a prolific BBC producer and presenter, will be participating.

We are currently working on the programme, and several authors have expressed an interest across a variety of genres. We will be sending out more detailed information as soon as we are able and look forward to seeing you there.

Book Festival Committee

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

Christian Garrick & the

Budapest Café Orchestra

are:

CHRISTIAN GARRICK – violin, darbuka

EDDIE HESSION – accordion

KELLY CANTLON – double bass

ADRIAN ZOLOTUHIN – guitar, saz, balalaika, domra

The refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra are BACK!! If

you missed them last year, here’s your chance to catch them!

Budapest Café Orchestra bring you gypsy and folk-flavoured music in their own fresh

and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian traditional pieces to artful distillations of

the masterpieces by the great Romantic composers to Gaelic folk anthems their

infectious music will get into your veins and stay there forever.

With 13 albums to their name the Budapest Café Orchestra was established in 2009 by

British composer and violinist, Christian Garrick, and led by him have won legions of

fans with their magical and infectious performances. A small but impeccably formed

ensemble of just four players, the BCO combines violin, guitar, accordion, double bass,

saz & balalaika to dazzling effect, creating an awesome aural alchemy normally only

characteristic of far larger ensembles.

Two of the country’s celebrated international soloists revel at the heart of proceedings.

Accordionist exemplar Eddie Hession is a supreme accordion champion of Great

Britain. In his illustrious career he has accompanied Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo,

Jose Carreras and Chris Rea. Christian Garrick is one of the world’s most celebrated

jazz violinists. He has played music with Dame Cleo Laine & Sir John Dankworth,

Wynton Marsalis, Nigel Kennedy, Bireli Lagrene, Tim Minchin, Caro Emerald and John

Etheridge. One of Russia's most enigmatic musical exports, The Sultan (sic Adrian

Zolotuhin) is a master of the strummed strings of domra, balalaika, guitar and saz.

Veteran bass-man Kelly Cantlon has been in the business of laying down the low notes

for many-a-moon. Kelly first found fame in the as a Vagabond with Northern Soul

sensations Jimmy James and the Vagabonds.

Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy

campfires - plus a few surprises along the way - hugely entertaining, immense skill and

profound musicianship, a show by the BCO is enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube! "Not so much a band name as a whole genre of its own, Budapest Café Orchestra embraces an encyclopaedia of music and mischief." SCOTSMAN ONLINE:

 website http://www.budapestcafeorchestra.co.uk

 facebook https://www.facebook.com/budapestcafeorchestra

 twitter

 https://twitter.com/bco100

The Way of Willow : Basket Weaving Willow Workshop with Vivienne Turner

Join Vivienne Turner on this fabulous Basket Weaving Willow Workshop  at The Flavel on Monday 7 October 2024 from 10-5pm.

Experienced willow weaver, Vivienne, will guide you through every step to making your very own willow basket to take home, ideal for gathering veggies or flowers from the garden. The basket is worked on a frame and you will learn several different techniques during the course of the day.

The workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more experience.

All materials and tools provided.

The cost of the workshop is £85 per person which includes complementary hot drinks throughout the day.

There will be a forty-minute break for lunch and The Flavel café will be open for pre ordering of lunch on the day.

Places are limited to 12, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

'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!

Gru and Lucy and their girls — Margo, Edith and Agnes — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.

DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT

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.

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).

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.

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 11 Sep

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

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Directed by David Bickerstaff – Produced by Phil Grabsky

200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show.

Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery.

Ever wanted to try Flamenco dance? Now’s your chance.

The workshop is a two hour Lola Flamenco dance session with professional dancers from Andalucia and their guitarist who will accompany. A Spanish translator will be making it all clear in fluent English.

No previous dance experience is necessary and please wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes if you have them.

This will be the perfect way to appreciate a spectacular art form; before seeing the real thing at the evening show, you can have a go yourself in the morning workshop.

BANTER

Described as ‘The future of Folk’, Banter take English traditional music to the next level with

their iconic interpretations of classic songs and dance tunes. Touring material from their

brand new studio album ‘Heroes’, alongside some of their old favourites.

“... wonderfully, powerfully dynamic. They really rock wherever they go.” - Mike Harding

“...full of Invention.” - R&R Magazine 4* review

“... really atmospheric and exquisitely done.” - Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2, The Folk Show)

“...Folk from a parallel reality... Banter stands up proud and makes you want to shout

'Brilliant!'." - Nigel Schofield (Tykes’ Stirrings Magazine)

“... Nina Zella...Easily comparable to Christine McVie” - Northern Sky

“...If you think there’s nothing new to hear in folk music these days, listen to Banter and

think again.” - Folking.com

Find out more at www.banter.band

Join us in the Royal Avenue Gardens on Tuesday 30th July and Wednesday 21st August for a Flavel Fundraising Fete with tea,

coffee and cake!

No need to book. Just pop along with friends between 10am and 4pm and enjoy the lovely gardens and

stalls with various offerings in the sunshine (hopefully!).

Thank you in advance for you support.

All proceeds donated to Flavel Trust Ltd.

Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, FLY ME TO THE MOON is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.

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)

100 YEARS OF STAGE AND SCREEN (Part 2)

Flavel Favourite, Donna Marie Broomfield (soprano) now takes a nostalgic trip through the second half of 100 years of Stage & Screen, from musicals such as West Side Story (1959), Fiddler on the Roof (1964) through to Evita, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and many more.

The concert starts at 5.30pm and is followed at 6.30pm by a glass of wine or soft drink in the bar (included in your ticket) and a chance to chat to friends and to Donna. A great way to start the weekend.

Friday 27 September, 5.30pm

Tickets £14 (to include a complimentary glass of wine after the performance)

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends (IFs) a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.

Starring Ryan Reynolds and the voices of Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and John Krasinski

'A engaging kid-pleaser that celebrates the power of imagination' The Guardian

Ryan Corbett (classical accordion)

Programme:

Liszt arr. Corbett - Prelude and Fugue on the Theme B-A-C-H, S 260

J S Bach - Two preludes and fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier

Gubaidulina - De Profundis

Franck Angelis - Romance

Vladislav Zolotaryov - Rondo Capriccioso

Tchaikovsky arr. Corbett - Children’s Album, Op. 39

Further concerts in the series are:

Friday 8 March

Cordelia Williams (piano) Cordelia Williams

Friday 5 July

Amy Harman (bassoon) and Tom Poster (piano) Amy Harman

Are you interested in becoming a ‘Classical Supporter’ for a concert or concerts in the 2024 series? For full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

Make your Art Stand Out! Painting Three Dimensions.

Presented by: Chika (acrylic painter)

Chika will travel all the way from Japan to give this workshop and share her painting skills with you. She will also be showing her work in the “Spirit of Japan” exhibition at the Flavel (August 26th to September 7th).

About the artist:

Chika is a Japan-based artist who specializes in acrylic painting. She has won many awards for her eye-catching art, which is praised for its expressiveness and three-dimensionality. The inspiration for much of her work comes from the relationship between mother and child and the challenges and joys of parenthood. In Japan, she holds regular painting workshops for children and adults and also runs an online art school.

Website: https://peraichi.com/landing_pages/view/d62oq

About the workshop:

Do you want to learn how to make your art appear more three-dimensional?

Chika will teach you techniques that will make your paintings look like they’re jumping right off the canvas! The workshop is suitable for artists of all ages, and it will help you take your art to a new level.

Choose from 2 iconic Japanese designs:

•        Mount Fuji

•        Cherry tree (Cherry blossom)

You will be able to take your finished painting home with you at the end of the workshop.

Workshop details:

Date: August 26th

Time: 13:00~15:00 (2 hours) ※Studio opens at 12:45. Please arrive early.

Cost: £35 per person. (Tickets available until August 16th. Max capacity 20 capacity)

Age restrictions: Age 10 or above.

※Beginners and experienced artists welcome!

※All materials and equipment will be provided (canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, etc.).

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

A young boy Michael is taken by his family on a round-the-world sailing trip. But when a storm strikes, Michael and his dog Stella are swept overboard and washed up on a remote island. They struggle to survive, but one day Michael wakes to find fresh fish and coconut milk by his cave. He discovers his mysterious benefactor is Kensuke, a former Japanese soldier, creator of a treetop kingdom and protector of the orangutans. Slowly, communicating through drawings rather than words, Michael and Kensuke form a friendship. But something threatens to destroy the fragile world Kensuke has created.

Dark comedy from Yorgos Lanthimos, the director of 'Poor Things' and 'The Favourite'. Starring Jesse Plemons, winner of Best Actor at this year's Cannes Festival, along with Emma Stone, Margaret Qualley and Willem Dafoe.

A triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.

Please note: various forms of abusive and controlling behaviour feature, including some distressing and violent scenes.

Authentic artistry from the heart of Flamenco-country

Lola Flamenco hail from Jerez de la Frontera - the heart of ‘gitano’ (gypsy) flamenco country.

The show is a passionate performance of song, dance and incredible music that will leave audiences sizzling in their seats. The troupe of dancers, singers and guitarist accompanist will bring the flames of Andalucian passion and the pulsing rhythms of Spanish guitar, clapping and incredible footwork.

It features authentic music and dance routines passed down from family to family over many generations, with costume changes that ensure the performance is a feast for the eyes AND the ears.

Expect hot flamenco that moves your soul in this scintillating show.

Saturday 28 September, 7.30pm

Tickets £22

Let Us Take You to Paris

 

Shut your eyes and you will 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. You will listen to a slice of the French repertoire spanning a century; a performance of their unique arrangements.

Brace yourself for an exciting and charismatic performance!

 

Fifi la Mer and Oliver Wilby have been touring the country with their unique show “Let us take you to Paris”. You may have seen them with their quintet “Oh la la” who have recently appeared at their sell-out show at Ronnie Scott’s and Theatres and Arts centres across the country. Oliver regularly performs with the Pasadena roof orchestra, Syd Lawrence Orchestra Ray Gelato, and the BBC big band.

A PRE SHOW SUPPER IS AVAILABLE HERE : Pre Show Supper

 

Artist Website www.ohlalamusic.co.uk

 

 

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

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

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS: MATTHEW BOURNE’S DANCE VERSION OF TIM BURTON’S CLASSIC FILM

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Tim Burton’s classic film of 1990.

In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences worldwide since its premiere in 2005.

Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.

Filmed live in March 2024 at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff, this ’visually arresting and ceaselessly inventive’ (★★★★★ Metro) production is ‘the perfect treat for all the family’ (★★★★★ The Times).

National Theatre Live present the Empire Street Production of

Prima Facie

written by Suzie Miller

directed by Justin Martin

Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s

gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class

origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An

unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law,

burden of proof and morals diverge.

Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules

of the game.

Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live in 2022 during a sold out run at the

Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

Reviews:

★★★★ ‘West End debuts don’t come more astonishing than this solo tour de force by Jodie Comer’

(Telegraph)

★★★★ ‘An extraordinarily gutsy and rich performance by Jodie Comer’ (Evening Standard)

★★★★ ‘An unforgettable moment of theatre’ (WhatsOnStage)

★★★★ (Guardian, Telegraph, Times, Independent, The Stage)

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.

The Royal Ballet: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND        

Tumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous family story. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious characters in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation.

Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon

Music: Joby Talbot

LIVE: Tuesday 15 October 2024, 7.15pm

Running time: 205 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 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)

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 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

The Royal Ballet: ROMEO & JULIET

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.

Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan

Music: Sergey Prokofiev

LIVE: Thursday 20 March 2025, 7.15pm GMT

ENCORE: Tuesday 25 March, 2pm

Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervals

The Royal Ballet: SWAN LAKE

Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Captured live April 2024

Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

Additional Choreography: Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton

Thursday 27 February 2025, 7.15pm

Friday 28 February, 2pm

Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervals

The Royal Opera: Mozart’s THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

It’s Figaro’s wedding, and you’re invited to join the Almaviva household for an uproarious day of revelation and scandal. Mozart’s comic opera is packed with plot twists, forbidden desires and unforgettable melodies, combining laugh-out-loud comedy with moments of breathtaking beauty.

Cast: Luca Micheletti, Ying Fang, Huw Montague Rendall, Jacquelyn Stucker

Director: David McVicar

Conductor: Julia Jones

Friday 13 September 2024, 6.30pm

Running time: 240 minutes, One interval

Sung in Italian with English subtitles

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

Riviera Dogs

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!

       Click here for https://www.rivieradogs.co.uk/ 

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

Traditional Japanese Painting: Create your own Hokusai!

Presented by: Yorecordar

A nihonga (traditional Japanese painting) workshop by Japanese artist Yorecordar, who will also be showing her work in the “Spirit of Japan” exhibition at the Flavel (August 26th to September 7th). Yorecordar will come all the way from Japan to give this special workshop in Dartmouth, so don’t miss out on the chance to try your hand at creating your own Nihonga painting.

About the artist:

Yorecordar is a nihonga artist who has given workshops across Japan. She creates her art by taking inspiration from the places she travels to and the people she meets.

Website: https://yorecordar.com/about/

What’s special about Japanese painting?

Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting) has become famous worldwide and is often associated with the stylized paintings of plants and animals by artists such as Ito Jakuchu and Hishida Shunso. The fundamental aspects of line and structure used in Japanese manga and anime are often said to have originated in nihonga. Nihonga uses natural materials, with paintings often being done on washi (Japanese paper) rather than canvas. The paint, which is made from powdered clay and ground minerals, gemstones, or shells, is mixed with nikawa (natural gelatin) using the fingers to create a characteristic texture that is very different from the paints used in Western art. Each colour is mixed on a separate plate, and Japanese fude (brushes) are used to paint onto the paper. Although brushes are used, the paint is often described as being “placed” rather than painted onto the paper.

About the workshop:

Traditional Japanese painting is usually a time-consuming process, so this workshop has been specially designed to allow you to experience it in 3 hours. To give you a head start, the instructor will prepare Japanese washi stretched over wood panels. The paper will be primed and have outlines sketched with Japanese ink for you to follow. All you need to do is mix your paints and start painting!

You will be able to choose from 3 designs:

•        Ito Jakuchu’s birds

•        Katsushika Hokusai’s Mount Fuji

•        Japanese dragon

You can take your finished painting home with you at the end of the workshop (with string attached for hanging).

This is a great chance for you to experience the distinctive feel of authentic Japanese paint and create a unique artwork using traditionally crafted materials from Japan. We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!

Workshop details:

Date: August 28th

Time: 13:30~16:30 (3 hours) ※Studio opens at 13:15. Please arrive early.

Cost: £45 per person (Tickets available until August 16th, max 15 capacity)

Age restrictions: Age 10 or above (Children aged 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult who is also taking part in the workshop)

Please bring a bag to carry your art home (B5 size).

Also, we recommend that you:

・wear old clothes. You may get paint on your clothes, so bring an apron if you are concerned about getting dirty. (The paint is water soluble but may be difficult to remove.)

・don’t have long nails or artificial nails (you will use your fingers to mix the paint).

As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.

Classical Architecture

The Greeks and Romans left many impressions on our western culture.

The most tangible impression are their architectural styles and motifs which appear on civic buildings, grand country houses, and churches today.

Mike guides us from the classical forms of Ancient Greece and Rome through to our modern times.

Fashion: From Ancient Greece to Gucci

Like today, fashion in ancient times continually changed and reflected ever shifting tastes, styles, and reflected the aspirations and class structures of their times.

Valerie takes on a journey in fashion from Ancient Greece to Gucci.

The Royal Opera

WOLF WITCH GIANT FAIRY

Running time: 65 minutes, No interval

Sung in English with subtitles

Cast:

DEVISED AND PERFORMED BY:

The Ensemble

Clare Beresford

Peter Brathwaite

Dominic Conway

Miriam Gould

Eugénie Pastor

Tom Penn

Alexander Scott

Shamira Turner

Jon Whitten

Claire Wild

Creatives:

DIRECTOR Alexander Scott

CONCEIVED AND CREATED BY Little Bulb

MUSICAL DIRECTORS Dominic Conway and Clare Beresford

SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER Samuel Wyer

LIGHTING DESIGNER Joshua Pharo

SOUND DESIGNER Ed Clarke

CONSULTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR Yshani Perinpanayagam

Do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera, following the triumphant, Olivier Award-winning run in 2021.

Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. But en route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.