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

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.

Saturday 4 October 2025, 7.30pm

Tickets £25

DARTMOUTH THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS “ANNIE JR.”

1ST & 2ND NOVEMBER 2025 – THE FLAVEL, DARTMOUTH

You’re never fully dressed without a smile… and Dartmouth is getting ready to grin and sing “Tomorrow!”

Dartmouth Theatre Company brings the beloved musical Annie JR. to life this November. Performed by the talented students of DTC, the production is based on the iconic comic strip and award-winning Broadway show by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin.

Set in Depression-era New York, the story follows spirited orphan Annie as she escapes the clutches of cruel Miss Hannigan, meets billionaire Oliver Warbucks, and proves that optimism can change everything.

“This show reminds us how hope and family can turn lives around,” says Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI), who applauds the cast’s dedication and hard work.

Join us at The Flavel, Dartmouth on 1st & 2nd November 2025 for this heartwarming and fun-filled performance. No dress code required — just bring a smile!

Annie JR. is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All materials supplied by MTI, mtishows.com.

Contact: Amanda@dartmouththeatrecompany.co.uk

DIRECT FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOL

Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time.

 

Having now performed over 200 shows at the world famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool based ‘beat combo’ are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at the Cavern Club in Liverpool where they still perform on Thursdays and some Saturdays. Aged between 18 and 22 Beatles Complete are the closest thing you will get to the unbridled joy of seeing the young Beatles when they first lit up the world. They can’t promise all the screaming and tears from the 60’s but they can give you a host of classic songs brilliantly performed by a band who are becoming a force to be reckoned with in the Beatle world.

Having performed at International Beatle Week for the last 4 years running, the lads have been invited to return again for 2025 and are continuing to take their extended show to theatres across the UK.  The band has also appeared on the BBC and on TV in Japan and The Netherlands.

This show is not to be missed by all Beatles fans performed by a band who are quickly making a name for themselves due to their musical prowess, boundless energy and easy Liverpool wit. The Beatles were a phenomena in musical history, Beatles Complete remind you why.

‘One of the most exciting Beatles tributes around’ – Cavern Club, Liverpool

Saturday 8 November, 7.30pm

Tickets £24

Book lovers – you are in for a treat this September, when Dartmouth Book Festival returns!

We have an exciting programme of events lined up for you to enjoy this year - talks, workshops and discussions - with our participating authors covering a wide range of genres.

Highlights include:

Rachel Joyce (The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry)

Raynor Winn (The Salt Path, Landlines)

Robin Ince (Bibliomaniac, The Infinite Monkey Cage)

AN Wilson (Victoria, Goethe: His Faustian Life)

John Suchet (The Last Waltz: The Strauss Dynasty and Vienna, In Search of Beethoven)

CB Everett (The Angel of Death, The Other People)

Kate Ellis (The Killing Place, Coffin Island)

Andrew Wilson (Agatha Christie series: A Talent for Murder etc.)

Fri 19, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Sep

Dartmouth Comedy Club rounds off the year with a show-stopping headliner — the brilliant Paul Sinha.

Known to millions as 'The Sinnerman' on ITV’s The Chase, Paul is also a multi-award-winning stand-up with appearances on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, QI, and Would I Lie to You? Expect a set packed with wit, intelligence, and pitch-perfect delivery from one of the most distinctive voices in British comedy.

With another fantastic line-up of support acts and our regular MC guiding the night, this is the perfect way to wrap up the year in style.

Saturday 15 November, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

Get ready for another huge night of stand-up at Dartmouth Comedy Club, headlined by the hilarious Justin Moorhouse.

A familiar face from Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, and Phoenix Nights, Justin is a warm, fast-talking Northern powerhouse. With his infectious energy, relatable stories, and huge charm, it’s no surprise he’s one of the most in-demand comics in the country.

Add a top-class MC and a handpicked supporting line-up, and you’ve got another unmissable night of live comedy.

Saturday 18 October, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

Dartmouth Comedy Club is back with a night of sophisticated, razor-sharp comedy, headlined by the legendary Simon Evans.

As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and The News Quiz, Simon is one of the UK’s most intelligent and articulate comedians. His dry wit, clever observations, and commanding delivery make him a firm favourite with audiences nationwide.

Join us for another top-quality night of laughter, hosted by a fantastic MC and supported by a brilliant line-up of comedians.

Saturday 13 September, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

A musical and visual immersion in the stories of 1920s Dartmouth

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying world of 1920s Dartmouth in a night of glitz, glamour and history.

Let the irresistible tunes of the Roaring Twenties come alive as Louise Parker and the new Dart Jazz Band recreate the sounds that defined an era.

Explore stunning photographs of Dartmouth’s transformation from a gritty coal port to a bustling tourism hotspot, as you journey through its fascinating past.

Watch in awe as the JT Jazzettes bring the Charleston, Shim Sham, and Big Apple to life - dances that once lit up the grand houses and dance floors around Torbay!

Your charismatic MC, John Suchet, will guide you through the evening's vibrant entertainment, while Dartmouth Museum's Jonathan Turner unveils the untold stories of the original Dart Jazz Band, who lived, worked, and played in Dartmouth.

Dress however you like—but if you feel like channelling your inner flapper or dapper gent, throw on that Cloche Hat or bow tie for a chance to win an exclusive prize!

Saturday 12 July, 7.30pm

Tickets £22

Savour the flavours of the Jazz Age with a specially curated 1920-inspired Pre Show Supper– please click HERE to book : Pre Show Supper

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 Summer Term 2025 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 23 Apr

Wed 7 May

Wed 14 May (at Flavel church)

Wed 21 May

Wed 4 Jun

Wed 11 Jun

Wed 18 Jun

Wed 25 Jun

Wed 2 Jul

Wed 9 Jul (to be held at Brixham Theatre, details tbc)

Please note there will no sessions on the following dates: Wed 30 Apr or Wed 28 May

Join us for a brilliant Dart Music Festival and Flavel Fundraising Event: Emilie & Simon’s Big QUIZ NIGHT - a general knowledge quiz with music connections.

Bar available, prizes to be won, pride to be plumped!

THIS IS A JOINT DART MUSIC FESTIVAL AND FLAVEL FUNDRAISING EVENT

Teams of between 2 - 8

Tickets £10

Bar open throughout

Dear Flavel Friends and Supporters,

                                                   

FLAVEL FOREVER

WHO WE ARE

Twenty years ago, we were part of a determined and enthusiastic group which founded the Flavel Arts and Community Centre. Our vision was to provide a centre in the heart of our community so that residents and visitors could enjoy high quality entertainment, a library, café and a meeting place for local groups. For the last 20 years we have provided this service week on week, throughout the year. The successful purpose-built home for The Flavel is considered an essential part of Dartmouth community life with its provision of high quality and varied programmes that entertain, educate, and connect people, in what is a geographically isolated town.

OUR POSITION:

Our position is a charity with no support from government or local council. All charities are experiencing challenging times, now and in recent years, and The Flavel is not alone in facing financial difficulties. Grants, once readily available, that supported smaller venues like our own have been focussed elsewhere. Our customer base is affected by the societal changes brought about by Covid, austerity, global uncertainty and how we now access entertainment through streaming.

THE FUTURE

It is urgent now to future proof The Flavel for the next generation; we owe that to them. The building needs to be more contemporary and accessible. We also face the consequences of 20 years of regular use in terms of upkeep and a legacy of old equipment and facilities.

We are kindly asking you to support us by either £150 a year for the next five years or £15 a month for the same period to the Flavel Forever Supporters Fund. This is the equivalent of a cup of coffee a week and if we reach our target of 500 of you giving us this support, we will together ensure that the Flavel continues to be here for ourselves and the next generation. Flavel Forever Supporters will be entered into a monthly draw for a prize and invited to our annual Flavel Forever Supporters Party, among other initiatives being developed.

We are confident that the Trustee Board have an ambitious plan to prepare for the future and you will soon hear about these projects such as installing solar panels to reduce energy costs and help us towards reaching net zero targets, growing the Café area footprint to give greater access to this well used area, and attract new audiences whilst retaining all that is good, to this community space.

To donate:

A regular Standing Order for £15/month or £150/year (Flavel Centre Trust. Account Number: 33008523 Sort code: 52- 30-20  Ref: Your Full Name –FOREVER)

A donation form can also be downloaded here : FORM DOWNLOAD

We would be very grateful if you can set up a regular contribution to Flavel FOREVER as detailed above, but if you would prefer to make a one-off donation you can do that by clicking on the green circle below.

Yours sincerely

RAY Bridges and  JOHN Mitchell. ( Flavel Founders)

When a flood of biblical proportions washes its home away, a solitary cat must seek refuge with a motley crew of animals, who gradually learn to get along in this endearing, Oscar-winning animation. Wunderkind director Gints Zilbalodis has taken the animation world by storm with his beautifully crafted sophomore feature Flow, which has received a multitude of awards and nominations to date, including two nominations for both BAFTA and the Academy Awards. The mystical world he creates in Flow is in peril. There are traces of human inhabitants, but they are now nowhere to be seen as water begins to flood the landscape. The story begins following a small, solitary cat as the shoreline rises and the home where it once lived is submerged underwater. Forced to flee, he happens upon a refuge boat containing a calm and unperturbed Cabybarre who seems amenable to his presence, and the two begin a journey on the water towards higher ground. Along the way they cross paths with a lemur, obsessed with collecting shiny objects, a boisterous and excitable dog and a stoic, mysterious secretary bird. Together, as they traverse the landscape on their fable-like quest, the ragtag team of animals must learn to trust each other and work together to survive. Flow pushes the boundaries of animation, immersing audiences in a world before unseen.

FLOOK : CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN 2025!

 

What began in 1995 as a ground-breaking union of musicians and instruments, has continued as a unique musical offering through one live album, four studio albums - Ancora the most recent in 2019 – and countless outstanding performances. After 30 years Flook show no sign of letting-up in their brilliance, their dynamism, or their inventive flair.

 

The band early on evolved an inimitable trademark sound and hold fast to their rightful reputation as exceptional musical innovators; the whistles and flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weaving and spinning tunes rooted in tradition over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.

 

There is an ever present abundance of individual virtuosity amongst Flook’s four members, but there is also something wholly unique when this iconic Anglo-Irish band step on stage together, their playing always an intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, whistles, frets and skins. An evening and a celebration you don’t want to miss out on.

 

‘An absolute powerhouse, a flute and whistle-led, eight-legged jig machine. Jigs, reels and waltzes whirl by. Each as glorious as the last, the musicianship as extraordinary, the mood never any less than euphoric' FATEA Live Review, November 2023

 

‘Nothing short of transcendent… No other band sound like Flook and the new material has pushed them to new, exhilarating heights’ Songlines, July 2019

 

‘Never have I seen so many people so completely and utterly spellbound…the most magical of experiences’  The Irish Post

Thursday 13 November 2025

Tickets £24

Ninebarrow

are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition.

Described by Mark Radcliffe as sounding like ‘two halves of one voice’, by Seth Lakeman as ‘a fantastic duo’ and by Kate Rusby as ‘absolutely amazing’, Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles. BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees, their five studio albums have been released to wide-spread critical acclaim including coverage on BBC1’s Countryfile and BBC Radio 4’s ‘Front Row’.

‘Stunning’ ★★★★★ Maverick Magazine.

‘Immaculate’ ★★★★★ The EFDSS

‘An absolute joy’ ★★★★★ The Morning Star

Another example of how strong British folk music is at the moment.’ ★★★★ The Telegraph

Saturday 11 October 2025

Tickets £20

HELENA CLEWS: PLAYFUL ART (max 15 participants)

10am -12.30pm

Wed 4 Jun, Wed 11 Jun, Wed 18 Jun, Wed 25 Jun, Wed 2 Jul, Wed 9 Jul

£195 for block of 6 classes to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits

Join artist Helena Clews for a dynamic six-week workshop series, ‘Playful Art’, where we will be responding to different subjects to create work. This course invites participants to unleash their creativity by exploring a variety of materials, fostering artistic expression through playful experimentation. Under Helena’s expert guidance, attendees will learn to work with different art materials, culminating in the creation of a finished piece on canvas.

Materials Required:

- Pad of thick paper (220gsm, A3 or A2)

- Pentel oil pastels

- Pack of soft pastels (12 or 24)

- Acrylic paint set

- Paint brushes

- Palette

- Water pot or jam jar

- Canvas (suggested 40 x 50cm Helena can discuss this further with attendees)

Participants also have the option to use Helena's materials for a fee, ensuring everyone can access the tools needed for their artistic journey. This course is perfect for those looking to enhance their artistic skills in a supportive and imaginative environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creativity with Helena!

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:

Friday 21 March

Alexander Ullman (piano)

Friday 20 June

Leon McCawley (piano)

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

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:

Friday 21 March

Alexander Ullman (piano)

Friday 17 October 

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

Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming, and full of contradictions, dreams of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel. Instead she finds herself stuck in desperate singlehood, spending her days working in the legendary British bookshop, Shakespeare & Co in Paris, rather than pursuing her own ambitions of becoming a novelist. But when an unexpected invitation to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England lands in her lap, Agathe is in for an eye-opening and life-changing experience. Encouraged to confront her insecurities and explore her true romantic, sexual and creative nature, in part thanks to her eccentric co-residents, Agathe realises it’s time to stop wasting her sentimental life and take control - over both her writing aspirations, and her very own love story.

Starring Camille Rutherford (Anatomy of a Fall), Pablo Pauly (The French Dispatch) and Charlie Anson (Death on the Nile), Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is an uplifting and heart-warming throwback to classic romance, with a modern sensibility, marking the directorial debut of acclaimed screenwriter Laura Piani.

The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

Los Pacaminos

The UK's leading TEX-MEX band

Formed by pop star Paul Young in 1992 during a break in his music career, the band originally consisted of six members, including guitarist Jamie Moses, accordion/keyboard player Matt Irving, songwriter Drew Barfield, bassist Steve Greetham, and drummer Mark Pinder. They played their first gig at a local pub in Richmond in November of that year and continued to perform together, growing tighter as friends and musicians with each show.

Although the band was formed as a side project, they started writing their own songs and it became clear that this was not going to be a short-term venture. In 1997, pedal steel player Melvin Duffy was added to the lineup after a suggestion from Jamie, and he quickly became a permanent member of the band.

 In 2002, Los Pacaminos released their first album, which was a collection of 12 original songs that drew inspiration from their Tex-Mex influences, including the Texas Tornados, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Flaco Jimenez, as well as Ry Cooder, Calexico, Roy Orbison, The Band and Chuck Berry. The album received positive reviews and helped to establish the band's reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the Tex-Mex music scene.

Over the years, Los Pacaminos has faced some challenges, including the loss of founder member Matt Irving to cancer in 2015. However, the band continues to thrive and explore the music of the Southwest. Now together for over 30 years and with an unmatched live reputation, as well as two acclaimed studio albums and two live albums to their name, they are releasing their 3rd studio album of original songs. Los Pacaminos show no signs of stopping anytime soon.

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity — which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe — with the world's governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan's past on their trail. Joined by new allies and armed with the means to shut the Entity down for good, Hunt is in a race against time to prevent the world as we know it from changing forever.

NT Live: Inter Alia

Inter Alia a new play by Suzie Miller

 

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Thursday 4 September 2025, 7pm

Tickets £18, under 18 £11

Navigating Retirement and Beyond

We are delighted to invite you to a series of FREE in-person seminars designed to demystify the often complex area of health, wealth, retirement and later-life planning.

Hosted by Ben Darby, of Darby & Darby Solicitors, these informative sessions will take place in the main auditorium, with a relaxed and accessible format designed for real-life conversations with a live Q&A session.

Places are limited - so pre-booking is essential - just book your free place on our website, by phone or in person at the Box Office.

At the morning sessions coffee and refreshments are included, followed by a light buffet lunch.
For the evening sessions there will be wine/soft drinks and nibbles included.
At all sessions there will be an opportunity to mingle, chat and ask questions at the end of the event.

Seminar 1: PLANNING FOR LATER LIFE

Tuesday 3 June, 10am-1pm & 6-9pm

Choose from either a morning or evening session - both sessions will cover the same content.

This seminar will focus on the key legal and financial aspects of 'getting ahead' for later life, including:

Powers of Attorney

Planning for future care needs

Wealth management strategies for retirement

Inter-generational wealth planning

Session 2: LEGACY & CARE PLANNING

Thursday 26 June, 10am-1pm & 6-9pm

Again, choose from either a morning or evening session - both sessions will cover the same content.

This seminar will include:

Making and updating Wills

Inheritance Tax planning

Navigating the cost of care

Understanding the Probate process

Introducing Ordli

All seminars will conclude with a live demonstration of Ordli—a groundbreaking new app developed by Ben. Ordli is designed to make managing a Power of Attorney clearer, simpler, and more collaborative.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and explore a smart new digital solution that could make a real difference in your family’s life.

Savor the flavours of the Jazz Age with a specially curated 1920s-inspired dinner menu at The Flavel Bistro before the festivities unfold.

Grilled Tarragon chicken (or vegetarian option of blue cheese tart) served with Waldorf salad and crushed roasted new potatoes followed by pineapple upside down cake served with vanilla ice cream.

Saturday 12 July, 6pm

Tickets £24

Tickets for the show much be booked separately – please CLICK HERE : Dartmouth In The Jazz Age

A welcome return to The Flavel from this fantastic 5 piece 80s party band - no lycra, wigs or make up just faithful, respectful renditions of songs from the best decade in music!

Riviera Dogs 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!

A welcome return to The Flavel for Adam Dyer, this time accompanied by his Jazz Quartet!

Brought up as a teenager in Kingswear, Adam graduated from Christ’s College, Cambridge and, subsequently, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Having played classical music from the age of seven, he took to playing jazz piano in his mid-teens. Following his time at the Guildhall he travelled to Scandinavia to study jazz for two years on a full scholarship. He now lives in London but often returns to Devon for holidays with his young family.

His quartet with Eric Ford (drums) and Jakub Cywinski (bass) and Duncan Eagles (saxophone) recorded his debut album, River Spirit, which has received critical acclaim and radio play on BBC Radio 3.

‘Pianist Adam Dyer‘s debut album is a winning combination of lively post-bop originals, some romantic ballads and a couple of reworked standards’ Patrick Hadfield, UK Jazz News

‘A highly original album which will enchant listeners for years to come.’

Sarah Walker, presenter, BBC Radio 3

Friday 1 August 2025, 7.30pm

Tickets £22

A welcome return to Dartmouth for the Dave Hankin Big Band.

You are invited to experience music that is guaranteed to get your feet tapping with Swing being the order of the day! Come and hear unforgettable music from the likes of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington, Nelson Riddle, and vocal swing from the Rat Pack.

This is an unmissable show for big band and swing fans and all music lovers alike. Audiences of all ages will be thrilled by the sound of this amazing Big Band.

The Dave Hankin Big Band have been described in the press as ‘jaw-droppingly good’ and ‘exceptional...they could not be bettered’.

www.dhbb.co.uk

Friday 18 July, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

Gabriel Latchin – piano

Steve Brown – drums

Calum Gourlay – bass

The Gabriel Latchin Trio play Gershwin 

The Man I Love - Album Launch

British pianist and composer Gabriel Latchin has made a name for himself as one of the UK’s finest musicians, praised internationally by critics and world renowned musicians alike. Known for his effortlessly swinging feel and compelling performances, Latchin was recently praised by The Guardian as ‘the best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear in the past few years.’

Now a major highlight on the UK jazz scene, The Gabriel Latchin Trio take inspiration from Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock. This evening’s concert will pay tribute to the music of George Gershwin, the pre-eminent American composer. The Man I Love, the trio’s fifth record, features new arrangements of all-Gershwin favourites, including Summertime, Someone to Watch Over Me and I Got Rhythm.

With thousands of albums sold and 40+ million streams, Latchin’s international presence is growing fast. Recently awarded four stars in both The Times and The Guardian, the trio has also been featured in DownBeat (USA) and Jazz Japan.

"elegant, tasteful and swinging!" - Renée Fleming

“Gabriel is an excellent musician and one hell of a nice guy." Christian McBride

"For my money, London-born Gabriel Latchin is the best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear in the past few years" - The Guardian

"Exemplary, straight-ahead piano jazz, delivered with crisp, unhurried purpose" - The Scotsman

"this stalwart on the London jazz scene exhibits a swinging dynamism and a cool, relaxed temperament" - Downbeat

Friday 15 August, 7.30pm
Tickets £22

An emotional and hilarious story with a life-affirming message, THE LAST JOURNEY is a cinematic experience that explores a loving son’s attempts to coax his aging father into reengaging with life by embarking on a joyous, heartfelt road trip through the South of France..

The Salt Path was written by Raynor Winn about her and her husband Moth's year long 630 mile walk along the South West Coast Path from Somerset to Dorset after they lost their home, livelihood and found out about his illness.

Based on the 2018 memoir of the same name by Raynor Winn.

Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.

By BAFTA winner Stephen Beresford, presented by the Dartington Playgoers

We are delighted that Stephen Beresford will take part in a Q&A hosted by Jo Loosemore, following the performance.

The Southbury Child introduces us to David Highland, a Dartmouth vicar who has known difficult times both personally and professionally. He is confronted by an angry community as he refuses balloons in the church for a small child’s funeral.

This brilliantly observed play, scripted by locally born, Stephen Beresford, brings together a fascinating set of characters, each with their own story to tell. Despite the subject matter, Beresford peppers the script with biting humour that is laugh-out-loud, whilst heartfelt anguish is never far away. A naturalistic play that reflects many of modern life’s struggles before a backdrop of the church and its traditions. A real treat for a thought provoking night out.

Please note - contains swearing and adult themes

Saturday 21 June 2025, 7.30pm

Tickets £15, under 18 £12

Voodoo Room’s mission is to deliver the all time great Hendrix, Clapton & Cream numbers, with the true passion and energy worthy of these true master pieces!

This show is beyond any tribute, its a celebration of Pure Power Trio Class. With standing ovations the norm don't miss the opportunity to experience the thrill of this musical ride as it was back then.

Just like their forebears, Voodoo Room are a classic three piece.

First up is journey-man guitarist Peter Orr. He has been thrilling audiences throughout the UK and Europe for over 3 decades, mashing up classic riff based rock anthems, with the energy and style evocative of their time. His jaw dropping solos and epic vocal styling's, have wowed all those lucky enough to experience this virtuoso inject new life into the classics!

The Engine Room of this power trio is the stunning rhythm section of Jevon Beaumont & John Tonks. Their superlative credentials include: Massive Attack, Duran Duran, Sting, Thunder, Bryan Adams, Fish, Stevie Winwood, Arthur Brown etc etc. Not to mention Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and more!

’10/10 Superb!’ Classic Blues Mag

‘STUNNING!’ Time Out

Saturday 19 July, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

Shot on a 1960s hand-wound analogue camera, a dialogue is fostered between sailor, boat, and the elements, which addresses themes of ecology, sustainability, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history, whilst journeying through the rivers, coastlines, and open seas of the UK, Netherlands, and France.