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An Evening with John Suchet – The Flavel’s new Honorary Patron
Join us for an opportunity to meet The Flavel’s new Honorary Patron John Suchet and hear about his two extraordinary careers.
For over thirty years John was an ITN reporter and newscaster, covering world events like the Iran Revolution, the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, the Philippines Revolution, then presenting News at Ten and all ITN news bulletins. In 2008 the Royal Television Society awarded John its highest accolade, a Lifetime Achievement Award.
John now indulges his lifelong passion for classical music, presenting regularly on Classic FM. His new book on Beethoven (number 8!) will be published in October. He has also published biographies of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and the Strauss dynasty.
John and his wife Nula have chosen to live in Dartmouth and we are delighted John has accepted our invitation to be Honorary Patron of The Flavel. Come and hear John talk on 2nd May and enjoy a glass of wine with him afterwards.
Thursday 2 May, 7.30pm
Tickets £18 (to include a complimentary glass of wine after the talk)
THIS IS A FLAVEL BENEFIT EVENT
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The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Dart Music Festival at The Flavel
Dart Music Festival
This free-to-attend yearly event showcasing music across various venues, including The Flavel, never fails to entertain. We can’t wait to host some wonderful acts this year, and to celebrate the festival vibes with you all!
For full listings, pick up a programme from The Flavel reception from May, or download the app from the festival website.
Friday 17th, Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th May 2024
Free-to-attend
Here at The Flavel we are delighted to be hosting the following:
Fri 17 May
Phillip Leslie (piano)
A prize winner of the Anton Rubinstein International Piano Competition in 2023, a laureate of the Liszt International Piano Competition and broadcast on BBC Radio. He will perform works by British composers Rawson, Dyson and Leighton.
Ollie Stephens
Devon singer Ollie is known for his smooth, soulful voice and upbeat shows. He will be performing with his band a mix of original material and covers.
https://www.olliestephens.com/
Soul Strutters
Hugely popular soul combo from Bristol
https://www.soulstrutters.co.uk/
Sat 18 May
The London Brass Players
The group consists of the typical brass quintet combination of two trumpets, french horn, trombone and tuba. The players have performed with many symphony orchestras and have individually pursued musical projects in an eclectic range of styles.
BLUES CAFE
Gozer Goodspeed
Great singer songwriter and guitarist from Plymouth who has had released a number of albums and has been backed by BBC introducing and FATEA magazine.
https://www.gozergoodspeed.co.uk/
The Uncles
Great 6 piece band from Bristol. Like a Bristol Blues supergroup as all the members have been in other popular South West groups
The Liam Ward Band
Modern Rhythm and Blues band featuring Liam Ward who is National Harmonice League player of the year
https://www.liamwardmusic.com/liam-ward-band
Sunday 19 May
Siping Guo (bassoon and piano)
Exceptionally talented young people. We can look forward to a programme that includes Back, Alexandre Tansman and Carl Maria von Weber.
Acoustic Brunch at The Flavel Café
Nastee Chapel
For a full festival lineup go to : Lineup
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. Rachel is very excited to be bringing this new project to The Flavel for the young people of Dartmouth and surrounding area.
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 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
From April 2024 we will be running two weekly sessions on a Wednesday: so 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 – 4pm to 5pm - Younger age group (typically age 7 to 9)
Session 2 – 5.15pm to 6.15pm - Older age group (typically age 10 +)
Dates for Summer Term 2024
Wed 17 Apr
Wed 24 Apr
Wed 1 May
Wed 8 May
Wed 15 May
Wed 22 May
HALF TERM
Wed 5 Jun
Wed 12 Jun
Wed 19 Jun
Wed 26 Jun
Note: We may/may not be able to include one extra session in early July, but this will be confirmed later.
JOHN SINGER SARGENT
Directed by David Bickerstaff
John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s film will examine how Sargent’s unique practice has influenced modern art, culture and fashion.
Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London, the exhibition reveals Sargent’s power to express distinctive personalities, power dynamics and gender identities during this fascinating period of cultural reinvention. Alongside 50 paintings by Sargent sit stunning items of clothing and accessories worn by his subjects, drawing the audience into the artist’s studio.
Sargent’s sitters were often wealthy, their clothes costly, but what happens when you turn yourself over to the hands of a great artist? The manufacture of public identity is as controversial and contested today as it was at the turn of the 20th century, but somehow Sargent’s work transcends the social noise and captures an alluring truth with each brush stroke.
Step into the glittering world of fashion, scandal and shameless self-promotion that made John Singer Sargent the painter who defined an era.
Explore the unique creative process of the late 19th century’s favourite portrait artist and the way in which his portraits captured the spirit of a vibrant and rapidly changing age.
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EXERCISE TIGER 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
With the Celtic Male Ensemble, Donna Marie Broomfield (soprano), and soloists from BRNC volunteer band
This concert marks the 80th anniversary of Exercise Tiger, the ill-fated rehearsal at Slapton Sands by American forces practising for the D-Day landings on Utah Beach, Normandy, in June 1944.
The first half of the concert focuses on remembrance and gratitude and includes Ensemble songs such as ‘Tell My Father’, ‘For the Fallen’ and ‘Mansions of the Lord’, the ‘Last Post’ played on the balcony and soprano solos from the era, such as ‘Berkeley Square’ and ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’.
The second half focuses on the freedom which those who fought and died in D-Day, in WW2, WW1 and other conflicts have given us, along with hope for the future. Items in this half include ‘Stars’ from ‘Les Misérables’, ‘Fascinatin’ Rhythm’ and ‘The World in Union’ as a soprano solo with military drumming.
The Celtic Male Ensemble, a vocal group from Cornwall of around 16 singers, directed by Alastair Taylor, were formed in 2014. They have performed all over Cornwall from the Minack Theatre to Truro Cathedral and were named Best UK Choir at the 2019 International Male Choral Festival. Tonight they cross the Tamar to give their first concert in Devon.
Joining the Ensemble will be guest soprano Donna Marie Broomfield (a Friday Recitals’ favourite) and soloists from the ever popular BRNC Concert Band, playing flute, trumpet, clarinet and military drum.
Proceeds from the concert will go to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and The Flavel.
The concert is being organized by Helen Deakin, a former Trustee of the Flavel and currently Classical Music Co-ordinator
EXERCISE TIGER 80th ANNIVERSARY FILMS CAN BE BOOKED HERE : ANNIVERSARY FILMS
Saturday 27 April 7.30pm
Tickets £20
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EXERCISE TIGER 80TH ANNIVERSARY FILMS
To begin Dartmouth’s ‘Exercise Tiger 80th Anniversary Weekend’ The Flavel presents extracts from the films ‘Dartmouth at War’ (by kind permission of Dartmouth Museum) and 'Evacuation' (by kind permission of Ian Phillips).
Fascinating footage of archive film from the evacuation of the villages around Slapton Sands and the American preparation for the D-Day Landings.
The films last an hour and are followed by a glass of wine or soft drink (included in the ticket price) afterwards and a chance to speak to others about the films and their significance.
Friday 26 April 5.30pm
Tickets £14
TICKETS FOR THE EXERCISE TIGER CONCERT CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY HERE: CONCERT TICKETS
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Two-time Academy Award nominee and Shakespearian titan, Ian McKellen, stars in this thrilling and uniquely modern take on The Bard’s classic tragedy. The screening will include an exclusive recorded Q&A with Ian McKellen and Director Sean Mathias.
A tale of revenge that has stood the test of time, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined for the modern day as a gripping psychological thriller! Transcending the confines of the stage in a uniquely modern take, the film utilises nearly every room of the Theatre Royal Windsor to transform it into the immortal Elsinore Castle, from basement dungeon to roof-top battlement.
Ian McKellen - reprising his lead role as Hamlet, a man who descends into madness as he seeks vengeance against his uncle for the apparent murder of his father - leads a stellar cast including stage and screen legend, Steven Berkoff, and stars of the critically acclaimed, recent stage cast of ‘Hamlet’:
Frances Barber (King Lear, Chekhov’s The Seagull), Jonathan Hyde (King Lear, Titanic, Crimson Peak),
Jenny Seagrove and BAFTA-winner Francesca Annis, bringing their iconic roles to life in this
compelling new film adaptation.
‘Ian McKellen’s new Hamlet shows the screen can outdo the stage’ The Guardian
Director: Sean Mathias
Producer: Bill Kenwright, David Gilbery, Naomi George
Cast: Ian McKellen, Jonathan Hyde, Jenny Seagrove, Steven Berkoff, Francesca Annis, Frances Barber
Runtime: 117 Minutes PLUS 15 minutes QA
Life drawing is the artistic tradition of drawing the human body from a live model – something that all the greats would have studied in order to train their eye. Life drawing is not just a way for artists to hone their skills though, it can also contribute to a mindful and relaxed state, reduce anxiety, improve problem-solving and encourage new perspectives, as well as being a lot of fun!
So why not join Helena Clews on this five-week life drawing workshop course happening on Wednesdays from 24 April 2024. You will receive her expert tuition, support and guidance, as well as enjoying the company of a community of artists all practicing together for the sake of their art.
Session Dates:
Wednesday 24 April
Wednesday 1 May
Wednesday 8 May
Wednesday 15 May
Wednesday 22 May
Price: £110 to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits
Capacity is limited to 30, so do book your block of sessions soon to avoid disappointment.
Please note: an email with information and an offer regarding materials that can be purchased to use on the course will be sent out prior to the workshop start.
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National Theatre Live
Nye
a new play by Tim Price
directed by Rufus Norris
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.
Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill.
Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be broadcast live from the National Theatre.
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The Royal Opera: CARMEN
Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen’s sultry Habanera and the rousing Toreador song. Antonello Manacorda conducts an exciting international cast, with Aigul Akhmetshina performing the title role.
Live in cinemas: Wednesday 1 May 2024, 6.45pm
Running time 220 minutes (including one interval)
Sung in French with English subtitles
Co-production with Teatro Real, Madrid and La Scala, Milan
Music Georges Bizet
Conductor Antonello Manacorda
Director Damiano Michieletto
Set Designer Paolo Fantin
Costume Designer Carla Teti
Lighting Designer Alessandro Carletti
Carmen Aigul Akhmetshina
Don José Piotr Beczala
Micaëla Olga Kulchynska
Escamillo Kostas Smoriginas
Zuniga Blaise Malaba
Moralès Grisha Martirosyan
Frasquita Sarah Dufresne
Mercédès Gabrielė Kupšytė
Dancaïro Pierre Doyen
Remendado Vincent Ordonneau
Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
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THE ROYAL BALLET: SWAN LAKE
Choreography Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Music Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Cast Yasmine Naghdi and Matthew Ball
Out hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into the beautiful human Odette and he is immediately enamoured. But Odette is bound by a spell which keeps her captive as a swan during the day. Can Siegfried free her?
Tchaikovsky’s sensational score combines with the evocative imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane to heighten the dramatic pathos of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s quintessential ballet classic. Swan Lake remains to this day one of the best-loved works in the classical ballet canon.
Live in cinemas: Wednesday 24 April 2024, 7.15pm BST
Running time 210 minutes (including two intervals)
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An arrogant queen becomes a fugitive in her own land after being overthrown by a charismatic revolutionary and must face hardship and danger as she embarks on a voyage to win back her throne.
TalkFilm at The Flavel
(like a book club but for film lovers!)
Our next meeting is on Tuesday 14 May at 6.30pm in The Flavel Café
FILM: Back to Black (15)
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the centre of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
TalkFilm at The Flavel is for all those people who love film and want to explore their experience, enjoyment (or not!) and views with others.
Like a book or reading group for film where group members take a lead in planning and facilitating the session. We meet before the film in The Flavel Cafe for an introduction (like Ali Plum or Mark Kermode) and after the film meet to discuss the film together.
The Flavel will choose the films from current films and scheduled a film club meet when we wrap a TalkFilm event around the film.
Film goers will buy their film ticket as normal and there will be no extra charge for the club event with exclusive use of the café bar for the discussion, drinks and snacks.
Click here to buy your film ticket separately BACK TO BLACK
Click here to buy your film ticket separately BACK TO BLACK
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Linear B
Speaker : Peter Barker
Linear B is the oldest known script to write ancient Greek. The ability to read the script was lost and forgotton in ancient Greece. The script was rediscovered in the 1800's and finally deciphered in 1952.
Peter looks at the history of the script, how it was deciphered, and what the texts tell us of life before Classical Greek times.
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