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BRNC: Flavel Bistro Pre-show Supper

On June 1st the Flavel Arts Centre will be welcoming back one of our absolute favourites, the Britannia

Royal Naval College Concert Band, who will be wowing us with their performance of ‘Heroes and Villains’

taking us on a journey through the big screen and well-known film scores.

To celebrate, the Flavel Bistro will be serving a pre-show supper. To begin we will have slow cooked lamb

with apricots, served with a sumac yoghurt sauce, herb couscous and flatbreads (vegetarian option available), followed by a seasonal

roasted peach and vanilla fool. There are limited numbers in the bistro, so book your place for this

fabulous evening now.

BRNC CONCERT TICKETS

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

Folk at The Flavel: Cara Dillon and Sam Lakeman

Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer, and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling live performance. Every note and word sung with a passion and confidence earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs. Throughout an enviable career which has seen them explore opportunities to tread many different paths – from releasing folk crossover albums on indie label Rough Trade; recording on Disney soundtracks; to collaborations with orchestras and even leading dance DJs – Cara has continuously chosen to firmly plant herself within the landscape of her Irish cultural heritage and that’s something to celebrate.  

Their enduring partnership has ensured they have remained at the very pinnacle of the folk genre for well over two decades and this performance will feature a selection of acoustic songs from previous releases and may also include material from her highly anticipated 2024 release, “Coming Home”, her first in over six years. Within it Cara effortlessly blurs the lines between spoken word and song to stunning effect, exploring profoundly personal memories, her native Co. Derry and the people, places and customs she holds closest to her heart; revealing a newly found freedom to express herself within the tiniest of details and life’s larger mysteries. Join Cara and Sam for an intimate evening full of exceptional music and the genuine warmth they bring to the stage.

Starring Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Tashi's husband, a champion player on a losing streak, faces off against the washed-up Patrick - his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend, and Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.

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

Jess Heywood and Pupils

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

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.

ADAM DYER - ‘And all that Jazz Piano’

Adam Dyer and his wife Katerina Paul (violin) gave a very well received recital at the Flavel in 2017 and now Adam makes a welcome return to one of our ‘Happy Hour’ concerts to give a fascinating introduction to the history of the techniques and styles of jazz piano, including examples from Fats Waller, Erroll Garner, Keith Jarrett and many more.

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 gained a scholarship to study jazz in Scandinavia for two years. He now lives in London but often returns to Devon for holidays with his young family.

TICKET PRICE        £14 includes complimentary glass of wine

HELENA CLEWS – LANDSCAPE / COLOUR WORKSHOPS

An exciting series of workshops exploring different approaches and techniques to create stunning artwork.

The workshops will focus on the use of colour, line, and texture using a variety of different starting points. We will work in a variety of different materials, including inks, pastels and mainly acrylic paints.

All abilities are welcome and attending a previous course is wonderful but not necessary.

10am- 12:30pm

Wed 5 June

Wed 12 June

Wed 19 June

Wed 26 June

Wed 3 July

Tickets: £160 (includes refreshment)

The Royal Opera:  ANDREA CHÉNIER

At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned denunciation of Louis XVI. Five years later, the Revolution has given way to the Terror,

transforming the power balance between Chénier, his beloved Maddalena, and Gérard, the man who could destroy him...

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging, under the baton of long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano – who conducts Giordano’s epic historical drama of

revolution and forbidden love in his last production as Music Director of The Royal Opera.

In cinemas: Tuesday 11 June 2024, 7.15pm (filmed on 5 June 2024)

Running time 195 minutes (including one interval)

Sung in Italian with English subtitles

Music Umberto Giordano

Conductor Antonio Pappano

Andrea Chénier Jonas Kaufmann

Maddalena Di Coigny Sondra Radvanovsky

Carlo Gérard Amartuvshin Enkhbat

Bersi Katia Ledoux

The Incredibile Alexander Kravets

Roucher Ashley Riches

Contessa Di Coigny Rosalind Plowright

Pietro Fléville William Dazeley

The Abbé Aled Hall

Madelon Elena Zilio

Major-Domo Simon Thorpe

Mathieu James Cleverton

Fouquier-Tinville Eddie Wade

Dumas Jamie Woollard

Schmidt Jeremy White

Royal Opera Chorus

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Co-production with China National Centre for Performing Arts, Beijing and San Francisco Opera

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

THE ALMOND AND THE SEAHORSE

For Gwen, it's always 1999. The face in the mirror is unfamiliar and her partner isn't recognizable to her despite waking up together every day. Joe's past is coming undone and his partner, Sarah, fears she will be forgotten. A doctor refuses to give up on them, determined not to let them unravel.

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!

A PRE SHOW SUPPER IS AVAILABLE HERE  BRNC: Flavel Bistro Pre-show Supper

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.

THE TROUBLE WITH JESSICA

Sarah and Tom are in terrible financial trouble. On the brink of losing everything, they’ve managed to find a buyer for their stylish London home. When their best friends Richard and Beth come round for a final dinner, an uninvited old friend, Jessica, tags along.  After a seemingly trivial argument, Jessica hangs herself in the garden. Tom goes to call the police when Sarah realizes if the buyer finds out, the sale will collapse, meaning definite financial ruin. The only solution - to convince Richard and Beth to take Jessica’s body to her flat and make it look like she killed herself there. If they’re clever enough about it, what could possibly go wrong?

Roadways in the Ancient World

The Romans laid out over 250,000 miles of roads, 10,000 miles of which were here in Britain.

Steve will cover what we know about the network, how the routes were laid out and constructed, how to find lost Roman roads. And an ingenious experiment involving fungus (yes - fungus) and to emphasise the importance of good roads we’ll look, just for fun, at the salesman’s biggest problem.