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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.

Extreme athletes Omar Nour and Omar Samra accept the Talisker Atlantic Challenge, a 3,000-mile Atlantic Ocean crossing by rowboat with no assistance, and no stopping. Training and preparing for two years, they commit their adventure to the plight of displaced people crossing the Mediterranean with support from UNHCR and UNDP.

After a slow start and bad winds, sickness, and exhaustion, day 9 dawns in a gale, 600 miles from shore.  A rogue wave flips their boat and both men are in the water. With beacons failing, they wait and pray and struggle, fighting 45-knot winds, and riding 8-meter waves. For 13 hours, Nour and Samra face the same dangers and decisions of the desperate refugees to whom they dedicated their row. In this true-life adventure, survival demands a miracle or two.

Press quotes

“A gripping adventure on the high seas” The Hollywood Reporter

“Featuring jaw-dropping, you-are-there footage of a remarkable ordeal” SydneysBuzz the Blog

CHALLENGERS

Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Grand Slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

Dart Music Festival at The Flavel

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 Box Office 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:

FRIDAY 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/

SATURDAY 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

https://www.theuncles.live/

The Liam Ward Band

Modern Rhythm and Blues band featuring Liam Ward who is National Harmonica 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.

Nastee Chapel - Acoustic Brunch at The Flavel Café
Acoustic folk duo performing innovative original music intertwined with traditional folk songs. Drawing in crowds of all ages, they entertain both music maestros and casual listeners with their progressive arrangements. Eccentric and heart-warming, this is music to connect and celebrate.

For a full festival lineup go to : Lineup

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope.

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive.

Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope.

Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company

Directed and choreographed by Kate Prince

Based on the songs of Sting

A Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK production

The Royal Ballet: THE WINTER’S TALE

King Leontes of Sicilia is crippled with an all-consuming jealousy when his friend, King Polixenes of Bohemia, stays with him and his wife Hermione. What follows is a tale where a marriage is destroyed, a child is abandoned and all hope is seemingly lost for two lovers.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Winter's Tale is an award-winning modern ballet classic, packed with emotional turmoil heightened by Joby Talbot’s compelling score and Bob Crowley’s atmospheric designs.

Live in cinemas: Wednesday 22 May 2024, 7.15pm BST

Running time 200 minutes (including two intervals)

Choreography Christopher Wheeldon

Music Joby Talbot

Conductor Koen Kessels

Cast TBC

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

A co-production between The Royal Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada

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

The Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College:

Soundtracks of the Heroes and Villains!

Who doesn’t enjoy a cracking movie with the most fearsome villains and brave heroes on a Saturday night?!

The Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth will perform a selection of soundtracks from some of the most well known Heroes and Villains movies that have ever hit the Box Office!

These world recognised themes include soundtracks from Batman, Thunderbirds, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, The A-Team, James Bond, Stingray and many more! As ever, the Band will have a few surprises up their sleeves for you, so stand by for a thrilling evening of music and excitement.

5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - Thunderbirds are GO!

Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, stuntman Colt Seavers has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.