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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:

http://www.budapestcafeorchestra.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/budapestcafeorchestra

Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm

Tickets £22, under 18 £15

A pre show supper is available to book separately - please click HERE

Thirty-six years after the events of the first film, the Deetz family returns home to Winter River following Charles Deetz's unexpected death. Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened, releasing Betelgeuse.

Join us for a delicious winter feast to celebrate the return of The Budapest Café Orchestra to The Flavel this Autumn.

The Flavel Bistro will be serving homemade Goulash (with a vegetarian option of mushroom goulash) with rice and sour cream, followed by apple and blackberry pie with clotted cream ice cream.

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

Please book your tickets for the concert separately HERE : BUDAPEST CAFÉ ORCHESTRA

Clare Teal Duo

Friday 14 February 2025

7.30pm

Clare and Jason’s duo concerts are renowned for their musicality with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling guaranteeing the audience something personal and Jason’s piano playing providing the perfect accompaniment.

The duo will explore a rich, jazz infused repertoire with timeless classics penned by the legendary musical storytellers of the last 100 years and celebrate giants of the Great American and British Songbooks as well as the odd surprise.

The joyous set list draws from a rich catalogue including selections from Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Rodgers and Hart, Sting, Van Morrison and Ed Cobb and honours the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, Nancy Wilson, Frances Faye and Peggy Lee.

Clare Teal (Lead Vocals)

Jason Rebello (Piano & Vocal)

Introducing Dartmouth Comedy Club - Where Laughter Takes Centre Stage!

Gelos Network is thrilled to announce the launch of Dartmouth Comedy Club at The Flavel Arts Centre. As the premier comedy club network across the Southwest, Gelos Network brings you top names from the comedy scene, as seen on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week, and more.

Join us for our inaugural show, featuring the phenomenal Hal Cruttenden as the headline act as well as performances by three additional TV name and top circuit comedians, ensuring an evening filled with uproarious laughter.

LINE UP

MC - Adam Morrison

Adam a standout performer; it’s his genuine connection with his audience. He has an innate ability to read a room and tailor his material to suit any crowd, effortlessly bringing laughter to people from all walks of life. His ability to find the funny in even the most mundane situations sets him apart as a true comedic gem.

Suzy Bennett

One of the most sought-after comedians on the UK circuit. A versatile headliner and charismatic MC, Suzy has supported big names like Jimmy Carr and Russell Kane. Known for her warm, chatty stage presence and Janner accent, she’s performed at top comedy clubs and major events.

"Very very funny." – Davina McCall

“A naturally funny person – very funny indeed!” – Jimmy Carr

"The physical presence and panache of a young Dawn French." – Chortle

Prakash Jirjadhun

Prakash is a comedic force to be reckoned with. His performances are not just a spectacle of humour; they’re a dynamic experience that challenges perspectives, sparks conversation, and, most importantly, brings everyone together in uproarious laughter.  

Hal Cruttenden

Hal’s a comedy legend, known for his appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, and The Royal Variety Performance. His sharp wit and relatable humour have made him one of the top acts in the UK.

Don't miss out on this epic comedy extravaganza!

Saturday 2 November, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

'Sometimes You Have to Be a Little Bit Naughty if You Want to Change Your Story!'

 

The streets of Dartmouth will be filled by the smell of rebellion when DARTMOUTH THEATRE COMPANY presents Roald Dahl’s 'Matilda The Musical Jr.' Telling the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. With music and lyrics written by Tim Minchin, this heart warming show is based on Roald Dahl's Tony-award winning hit musical, Matilda!

 

Dartmouth Theatre Company is a non-profit community group launched in April 2024. This production will be performed by the youth group, which is made up of children between the ages of 5 & 16, who live in Dartmouth and the surrounding area.

The children are very excited to be performing their first ever production here at The Flavel!

A fun and exciting weekly drama group aimed at developing theatre performance skills, building confidence, and making new friends through the Dramatic Arts.

This is a creative opportunity for young people to develop and explore their own voice. We focus on giving young people creative choice, a safe space for self-expression and exploration, building a community of collaboration and inclusivity. We can cover performance skills such as improvisation and devising, physical theatre, voice and characterisation, writing and script work.

Director and facilitator, Rachel Swain, is an award winning Youth Theatre Practitioner, with over 25 years teaching experience, Rachel writes original Youth Theatre productions to ensure all young people have their moment to shine. Her youth group ‘Dramatically Different Brixham’ has been the resident Youth Theatre in Brixham for over 10 years and ‘Dramatically Different Teignmouth’ has been a huge success since it was established in 2019.

If you would like more information or to ask questions about the Drama Workshops please email: info@theflavel.org.uk

The sessions cost £90 per term, which will normally include between 9 and 11 sessions depending on the actual term dates, but dates and term lengths can vary. The actual dates for Autumn Term 2024 are shown below.

BURSARIES AVAILABLE

A number of subsidised places will be available to Dartmouth Residents through our Bursary Scheme. Please email Lindsay Ellwood for details of the bursary scheme on: flaveldrama.bursaries@gmail.com (Supported by Dartmouth United Charities and Dartmouth Mayflower).

Suitable for ages 7 to 18 years

There are two weekly sessions on a Wednesday - please make sure you book into the correct session. The earlier group at 4pm will be for younger children and the later group at 5.15pm will be for the older age group, but we are very happy to vary this depending on what suits your individual child, so please contact us if you wish to discuss.

Session 1 ‘Juniors’  – 4pm to 5pm - Younger age group (typically age 7 to 9)

Session 2 ‘Transitions’ – 5.15pm to 6.15pm - Older age group (typically age 10+)

Wed 18 Sep

Wed 25 Sep

Wed 9 Oct

Wed 16 Oct

Wed 23 Oct

HALF TERM

Wed 13 Nov

Wed 20 Nov

Wed 27 Nov

Wed 4 Dec – Transitions Group Sharing (no Junior session this week)

Wed 11 Dec

Please note there will be no sessions on Wed 2 Oct and Wed 6 Nov for either group

English National Ballet’s Swan Lake in-the-round is coming to the big screen to celebrate the Company’s 75th Season, giving you the chance to experience the splendour of ballet on a grand scale. Derek Deane’s stunning in-the-round production has been enjoyed by over 500,000 people worldwide and offers an unmissable 360° view of one of the most popular ballets of all time. With 60 swans, exquisite choreography and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic, this film will take you to the very heart of this ‘truly awe-inspiring’ (★★★★ The Telegraph) classic.

 

Featuring Lead Principal Sangeun Lee as Odette/Odile and Principal Gareth Haw as Prince Siegfried, this production captures all the magic of the beloved ballet. From the breath-taking spectacle of shimmering swans moving in unison, to the captivating romance between Prince Siegfried and the Swan Queen Odette, this is cinema bursting with beauty, passion and betrayal.

 

Filmed live at the Royal Albert Hall, this special cinema event includes never-seen-before overhead angles, giving you an aerial view of the genius choreography. Combining exceptional artistry, gorgeous spectacle and compelling drama, Swan Lake in-the-round is a cinematic masterpiece that will enthral and delight.

Please note this contains sequences of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Thursday 31 October, 7pm

There will be two intervals

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

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.

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.

Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery.

Directed by David Bickerstaff – Produced by Phil Grabsky

Thursday 7 November, 7pm

Flavel Christmas Fair

 

Is it too soon to talk about Christmas?

 

We are very excited to tell you that our Christmas Fair returns on Saturday 14 December, from 11am to 4pm, when the main auditorium will be filled to the brim with high quality craft and produce stalls.

 

We will have Les the Fez performing balloon magic and more for the children, a perfect time to top up your Christmas shopping or buy wonderful gifts for yourself. The building will be buzzing with festive fun, and it goes without saying that there will be a bumper tombola and a raffle plus other fun activities.

GRAND PRIZE DRAW – raffle tickets are on sale now at the Flavel Box Office or online

 

If you are interested in having a stall at the fair, please contact Alison on alison@theflavel.org.uk

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

Please support this important Flavel Fundraiser for essential improvements and maintenance........

Purchase your tickets for a chance to win one of these great prizes!

The more you buy the greater your chance of winning!

The Flavel Arts Centre Grand Draw 2024

PRIZES

1st Prize - One night’s stay for 2 in any St Austell Brewery Hotel in Devon & Dorset

2nd Prize - A meal for 4 people in any St Austell Brewery Hotel in Devon & Dorset value £150

3rd Prize -Dartmouth Steam Railway return steam train trip voucher for 2 adults & up to 3 children

4th Prize - 1 week’s pass for MKS gym in Dartmouth

5th Prize - Bottle of Salcombe Gin

Tickets are £2.00 each and draw to take place at The Flavel on Saturday 14 December 2024, at the Flavel Christmas Fair.

Click here to read more about the Flavel Christmas Fair : CHRISTMAS FAIR

(This is a Flavel Fundraiser for Improvements and Maintenance)

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)

Girl From The North Country

Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever

Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”

It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.

'There’s something of the proverbial elder statesman about Peter Knight, in terms of his place in music, which cannot be overstated. It’s not just in the quality of his playing...there’s a focus on the sheer inventiveness of Peter’s playing, in the adventurous arrangements he shares with his collaborators, and in his musical leadership.'

Northern Sky Magazine

Since his inaugural performance with the fledgling Steeleye Span in 1970, Peter Knight has been a mainstay of the British folk scene. Never one to rest on his laurels, Peter has carved a reputation as a relentlessly questing musician 'as mercurial as quicksilver' (Simon Jones/fRoots), and it is never quite so apparent as in his work with the various Gigspanner line-ups.

In the wake of his departure from Steeleye Span, Peter turned his full attention to the Gigspanner Trio and established their reputation as one of the most genuinely ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene, inspiring Maverick magazine to write 'Gigspanner are pushing at the boundaries, and in the process are making some of the most beautiful music the genre has to offer' 5***** Maverick Magazine

Described by Folk Radio UK as one of the 'most quietly brilliant sets of musicians in the folk world and beyond', they take self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond, and with the flick of a bow, a finely chosen chord or slip of a beat, produce richly atmospheric arrangements 'with notes seemingly plucked from the stars and rhythms from the equator' (Spiral Earth).

Saturday 22 March 2025, 7.30pm
Tickets £24

Helena Clews ‘Playful Art’ (max 15 participants)

£165 for block of 5 classes to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits

Wed 6 Nov

Wed 13 Nov

Wed 20 Nov

Wed 27 Nov

Wed 4 Dec

10am-12.30pm

With an exhibition of students work in The Flavel Gallery from Monday 2 December

An exciting exploration of techniques using a variety of different materials, including inks, pastels and acrylic paints. Helena will use a different visual resources to inspire you on a journey through playing and experimenting with different techniques and developing your artistic 'handwriting'.

Please see information on materials needed below but you will be able to 'pay as you go' on the day and use materials that she has provided.

All abilities welcome.

 

List of items needed:

Pad of thick paper - suitable for painting 220gsm (A3 or A2)

Pentel oil pastel  

Pack of soft pastel (12 or 24)

Acrylic paint set

Paint brushes

A palette

Water pot/jam jar

INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL SERIES:

RYAN CORBETT - CLASSICAL ACCORDION

Classical Accordionist Ryan Corbett is a BBC R3 New Generation artist & international prize winner who performed at the Scottish Coronation of King Charles III. He presents a virtuoso programme which includes:

Liszt: Prelude and Fugue on the Theme B-A-C-H

Grieg: Holberg Suite

Zolotaryov : Rondo Capriccioso

To see and hear more about Ryan, please go to www.ryancorbett.com

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

LEE tells the story of Lee Miller, American photographer. Determined to document the truth of the Nazi regime, and in spite of the odds stacked against female correspondents, Lee captured some of the most important images of World War II, for which she paid an enormous personal price. The film is not a biopic, instead it explores the most significant decade of Lee Miller’s life. As a middle-aged woman, she refused to be remembered as a model and male artists’ muse. Lee Miller defied the expectations and rules of the time and travelled to Europe to report from the frontline. There, in part as a reaction to her own well-hidden trauma, she used her Rolleiflex camera to give a voice to the voiceless. What Lee captured on film in Dachau and throughout Europe was shocking and horrific. Her photographs of the war, its victims and its consequences remain among the most significant and historically important of the Second World War. She changed war photography forever, but Lee paid an enormous personal price for what she witnessed and the stories she fought to tell.

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

Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash Blowin’ Free Tour 2025

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash

Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages during 2025 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash.

Wishbone Ash was formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve Upton, who arrived in London in 1969 to embark on their musical journey. Martin Turner envisaged the band’s innovative harmony-guitar hallmark and guitarists Ted Turner and Andy Powell were recruited via a now legendary Melody Maker advert. The partnership of the original line-up of Wishbone Ash forged a unique musical identity that would produce some of rock music's best loved works and influence numerous successful bands, resulting in millions of album sales and concert attendances. Wishbone Ash’s name would become synonymous with high quality, guitar-driven melodic rock music.

Many decades later, the music of the classic line-ups of Wishbone Ash continues to delight audiences worldwide through both live performances and a rich legacy of recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new. Classic album releases such as Wishbone Ash, Argus, Pilgrimage, Wishbone Four, There’s the Rub, New England and Live Dates defined the Wishbone Ash sound and touched the hearts of several generations of music fans.

As lead vocalist, bassist and key creative force, founding original member Martin Turner was central to the critical and commercial success of Wishbone Ash’s most revered albums, with his passionate vocal delivery, songwriting ability, keen melodic sense and production values being major ingredients in the definitive Wishbone Ash sound. Martin continues to delight audiences with performances of the band’s best loved works with his current band, which features guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic, and drummer Sonny Flint.

The “Blowin’ Free” tour will feature music from the career-defining eras of Wishbone Ash, with a show consisting of classic tracks and stage favourites as well as much loved deeper album cuts, making it a show no true Wishbone Ash aficionado will want to miss.

www.martinturnermusic.com

Friday 14 March 2025

7.30pm

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

The Royal Opera: Wagner’s DIE WALKURE

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

Cast: Christopher Maltman, Elisabet Strid, Lise Davidsen, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Soloman Howard

Director: Barrie Kosky

Conductor: Antonio Pappano

LIVE: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 5.15pm

Running time: 365 minutes (Runtime and intervals TBC)

Sung in German with English subtitles

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 Ballet: ROMEO & JULIET

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

Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan

Music: Sergey Prokofiev

LIVE: Thursday 20 March 2025, 7.15pm GMT

ENCORE: Tuesday 25 March, 2pm

Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervals

The Royal Ballet: SWAN LAKE

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

Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov

Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

Additional Choreography: Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton

Thursday 27 February 2025, 7.15pm

Friday 28 February, 2pm

Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervals

The Royal Ballet: THE NUTCRACKER

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet. Captured live December 2023

Choreography: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov

Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky

Saturday 21 December, 7pm

Tuesday 24 December, 2pm

Running time: 165 minutes, one interval

The Royal Opera: Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMAN

Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera.

Cast: Juan Diego Flórez, Alex Esposito, Olga Pudova, Ermonela Jaho, Marina Costa-Jackson, Julie Boulianne

Director: Damiano Michieletto

Conductor: Antonello Manacorda

Wednesday 15 January 2025, 6.45pm

Running time: 245 minutes, Two intervals

Sung in French with English subtitle.

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 are a 5 piece 80s party band hailing from Torbay 'The English Riviera' …no lycra, wigs or make up just faithful, respectful renditions of songs from the best decade in music!. Started as a side project in 2013  they soon found themselves in high demand and are now firmly established as the first choice for 80s nostalgia across the UK; the band is made up of professional musicians all with a wealth of experience and includes current touring members for Joss Stone & Bastille.

Over the years they have headlined many music festivals and provided entertainment for numerous high profile corporate events with support slots for 80s legends Go West, ASWAD, Katrina & The Waves & Boney M along the way.

 

With a high energy front man and a professional sound and light show Riviera Dogs promise you a 'feel good' night of big hits, movie tunes and forgotten gems all guaranteed to give you a night to remember!

This is a standing event without allocated seating, and there will be a large dance floor. There will be some tables and seating around the edges of the room, and the usual seating in the bar area.

Friday 13 December, 8pm

Tickets £19 (standing event)

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

The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band - A tribute to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan

Join the Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band on a radical tour of some of the most iconic songs from our generation’s greatest singer-songwriters, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan.

With stops in Greenwich Village, Laurel Canyon and the Isle of Wight, this enigmatic, multi-instrumentalist five-piece will make you feel like you’re really there, man...

Saturday 9 November 2024, 7.30pm

Tickets £22

Ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the World', six piece tribute band 'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' are bringing their non-stop, hit packed show to The Flavel on Saturday 8th February 2025.

Touring across the UK since 2018, and earning rave reviews from Fleetwood Mac fans and venues wherever they appear, The Fleetwood Mac Songbook's dynamic, hit packed show includes well-loved songs from all eras of FM's incredible six decade career ... Go Your Own Way, Little Lies, Dreams, The Chain (the Formula One racing theme song), Don't Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Seven Wonders, Oh Well, Big Love ...

From the 60's 'Blues' incarnation of the band (with frontman Peter Green), through to the 70's massive (multi-million selling) 'Rumours' album, and slick 80's hit single packed production, 'Tango In The Night', this is a popular show for all ages.

Every detail is immaculate to ensure that the unmistakable 'Mac' sound is recreated faithfully - the exceptional three part harmonies are a standout, as well as the band's guitarist using the famous Lindsey Buckingham - Rick Turner model of guitar that gives the songs that final polish.

You will be assured of a night to remember in the company of these fine musicians and an unforgettable evening suitable for all ages.

Saturday 8 February 2025, 7.30pm

The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been staged in 145 cities across 27 countries and its box office sales eclipse Avatar, Titanic and Star Wars.

To celebrate its 25th Anniversary year, Cameron Mackintosh presented The Phantom Of The Opera in a fully-staged, lavish production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall.

Phantom Of The Opera At The Albert Hall stars Ramin Karimloo as 'The Phantom' and Sierra Boggess as 'Christine'. They are joined by a supporting cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some very special guest appearances.

Talk Film@the Flavel

 (like a book club but for film lovers!) Our next meeting is on Thu 14th November, 6.30pm in The Flavel Café  

FILM: LEE

 LEE tells the story of Lee Miller, American photographer. Determined to document the truth of the Nazi regime, and in spite of the odds stacked against female correspondents, Lee captured some of the most important images of World War II, for which she paid an enormous personal price. The film is not a biopic, instead it explores the most significant decade of Lee Miller’s life. As a middle-aged woman, she refused to be remembered as a model and male artists’ muse. Lee Miller defied the expectations and rules of the time and travelled to Europe to report from the frontline. There, in part as a reaction to her own well-hidden trauma, she used her Rolleiflex camera to give a voice to the voiceless. What Lee captured on film in Dachau and throughout Europe was shocking and horrific. Her photographs of the war, its victims and its consequences remain among the most significant and historically important of the Second World War. She changed war photography forever, but Lee paid an enormous personal price for what she witnessed and the stories she fought to tell.

 PLEASE BOOK TICKETS FOR FILM SEPARATELY HERE : Lee

U3A Classics: A History of Greek Art in 10 Favourites

Presented by Peter Ireland

A selection of Greek artworks, all personal favourites, some very familiar, from the 6th to the 2nd C BC, which demonstrate the virtuosity of ancient craftsmen.

Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate. The young couple battles entrenched tradition, and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down the fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of a grand experiment that will become one of the most significant rewilding experiments in Europe.

“Extraordinary” ★★★★ Sunday Independent “Sun dappled footage of heaven on earth” The Observer "Wonderful…An inspiring true story that shows how we can revive nature and restore hope" Patrick Barkham, The Guardian "Nature is healing in this soul-enhancing, hopeful ode to the British countryside" ★★★★ Time Out "Visually stunning... a life enhancing experience" ★★★★ The Arts Desk ★★★★ The Daily Mail ★★★★ The Irish Independent ★★★★ Gardens Illustrated “Filled to the brim of joy, wonder and hope” “A lyrical hymn to the self-healing of the English countryside.” — Dog and Wolf

Tuesday 12th November 12.30pm

Join us for the next in our "Winter Warmer" series.  

A choice of soup and scone will be served at The Flavel Cafe from 12.30pm, followed by a Screening of "Lee" at 2pm.

Please book Separately for the film here : LEE

LEE tells the story of Lee Miller, American photographer. Determined to document the truth of the Nazi regime, and in spite of the odds stacked against female correspondents, Lee captured some of the most important images of World War II, for which she paid an enormous personal price. The film is not a biopic, instead it explores the most significant decade of Lee Miller’s life. As a middle-aged woman, she refused to be remembered as a model and male artists’ muse. Lee Miller defied the expectations and rules of the time and travelled to Europe to report from the frontline. There, in part as a reaction to her own well-hidden trauma, she used her Rolleiflex camera to give a voice to the voiceless. What Lee captured on film in Dachau and throughout Europe was shocking and horrific. Her photographs of the war, its victims and its consequences remain among the most significant and historically important of the Second World War. She changed war photography forever, but Lee paid an enormous personal price for what she witnessed and the stories she fought to tell.

Tuesday 3rd December 12.30pm

Join us for the next in our "Winter Warmer" series.  

Please book Separately for the film here :Paddington In Peru

A choice of soup and scone will be served at The Flavel Cafe from 12.30pm, followed by a Screening of "Paddington In Peru" at 2pm.

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

The Royal Opera: WOLF WITCH GIANT FAIRY

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.

Wednesday 30 October, 2pm

Tickets £9

Under 16s £6.20

Family Ticket £25 (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children)

Running time: 65 minutes, No interval

U3A Classics: Zenobia - Queen of the Palmyrene Empire

Presented by Mary Crawford

A highly educated, intelligent and accomplished leader. She created the largest empire that stood against the might of Rome. She created an empire that spanned from Mesopotamia Syria and Northern Egypt.