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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

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 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