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Christian Garrick & the Budapest Café Orchestra

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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

It is with regret that this Workshop has been postponed.

All ticket holders will be contacted.

If you had been intending to book, please contact the Box Office on 01803 839530 to leave your details to receive details of the new rescheduled date.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

The Way of Willow : Basket Weaving Willow Workshop with Vivienne Turner

Join Vivienne Turner on this fabulous Basket Weaving Willow Workshop  at The Flavel on Monday 7 October 2024 from 10-5pm.

Experienced willow weaver, Vivienne, will guide you through every step to making your very own willow basket to take home, ideal for gathering veggies or flowers from the garden. The basket is worked on a frame and you will learn several different techniques during the course of the day.
The workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with more experience.

All materials and tools provided.

The cost of the workshop is £85 per person which includes complementary hot drinks throughout the day.

There will be a forty-minute break for lunch and The Flavel café will be open for pre ordering of lunch on the day.

Places are limited to 12, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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

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.

Don't miss out on this epic comedy extravaganza!

Saturday 2 November, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

Friday 18 October 4pm - 10pm

Saturday 19 October 11am - 10pm

Sunday 20 October 12pm - 4pm

So just when you thought all the fun of the summer was over! To prepare us for those looming dark nights, Dartmouth Rotary offers a ray of late sunshine. How? By organising another exciting Charity Beer Festival in our town in October. We know how much this event has become a ‘must attend’ occasion in the social calendar of Dartmouth; it’s fun, and it’s friendly. Our aim is to have an exciting range of real ales and craft beers from many different local breweries. And we will have a range of Ciders that are always popular.

But this is this is not only about the beer, (well it is mostly!) so there will be a variety of live musical acts on stage and a superb selection of great food from local independent caterer ‘The Greedy Table’. They will be offering £10 loaded Taco Bowls throughout, served with tortilla chips, salads and sides. Meat or veggie option available, packed full of flavour to compliment your beer, and you can choose your favourite Mexican condiments to personalise to your taste. Wine and soft drinks also available.

All proceeds go to local charities including a contribution to the Flavel, which is such an important asset for Dartmouth.

Lots of local parking available.

Tickets are available online or from The Flavel Box Office at Flavel Place, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9ND  
Phone enquiries: 01803 839530.

Tickets £10 and includes three drink tokens

Your ticket will need to be exchanged on arrival at The Flavel Box Office for a Rotary Beer Festival ticket

Additional tokens are available for purchase on the day

Please note tickets are NOT transferable

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.

Thursday 31 October, 7pm

There will be two intervals

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

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

Get ready for an electrifying night as DJ Tony Rayna spins high-energy 90s dance and Ibiza classic house music!

Join us for an unforgettable event filled with nostalgic beats and balearic rhythms that will keep you dancing all night long.

Tickets are available now, so grab yours before they sell out and prepare to relive the golden era of dance music!

Standing (dancing) event
Bar open throughout

Saturday 12 October, 8pm
Doors and Bar open from 7pm

Tickets £12

www.djtonyrayna.co.uk

Miss Saigon 25th Anniversary Show

This spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga.

This acclaimed production was described as “the most thrilling, soaring and emotionally stirring musical with magnificent performances” by the Daily Telegraph and “the greatest musical of all time” by the Daily Mail.

The epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

The Royal Ballet: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND        

Tumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous family story. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious characters in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation.

Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon

Music: Joby Talbot

LIVE: Tuesday 15 October 2024, 7.15pm

Running time: 205 minutes, two intervals

TalkFilm at The Flavel

(like a book club but for film lovers!)

Our next meeting is on Thu 10th October, 6.30pm in The Flavel Café

 

FILM: THE CRITIC

The Critic is a story of ambition, blackmail and desire with a dazzling anti-hero at its dark heart. A whodunnit wrapped in a Faustian pact which winds tighter and tighter. Patrick Marber adapted the script from Anthony Quinn's novel.

A powerful London theater critic lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.

PLEASE BOOK TICKETS FOR FILM SEPARATELY HERE : THE CRITIC

THE CRITIC

The Critic is a story of ambition, blackmail and desire with a dazzling anti-hero at its dark heart. A whodunnit wrapped in a Faustian pact which winds tighter and tighter. Patrick Marber adapted the script from Anthony Quinn's novel.

A powerful London theater critic lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.

Fri 4 Oct, 7pm film screening

Tue 8 Oct, 12.30pm WINTER WARMER please book your ticket for this separately by clicking here 

Tue 8 Oct, 2pm film screening (subtitled)

Thu 10 Oct, 6.30pm TalkFilm, 7pm film scrrening

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 8th October

12.30pm

Join us for the first Winter Warmer Film this year!

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

Please book the film separately here : The Critic.

 The Critic is a story of ambition, blackmail and desire with a dazzling anti-hero at its dark heart. A whodunnit wrapped in a Faustian pact which winds tighter and tighter. Patrick Marber adapted the script from Anthony Quinn's novel.

 A powerful London theater critic lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.

The Royal Opera

WOLF WITCH GIANT FAIRY

Running time: 65 minutes, No interval

Sung in English with subtitles

Cast:

DEVISED AND PERFORMED BY:

The Ensemble

Clare Beresford

Peter Brathwaite

Dominic Conway

Miriam Gould

Eugénie Pastor

Tom Penn

Alexander Scott

Shamira Turner

Jon Whitten

Claire Wild

Creatives:

DIRECTOR Alexander Scott

CONCEIVED AND CREATED BY Little Bulb

MUSICAL DIRECTORS Dominic Conway and Clare Beresford

SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER Samuel Wyer

LIGHTING DESIGNER Joshua Pharo

SOUND DESIGNER Ed Clarke

CONSULTANT MUSICAL DIRECTOR Yshani Perinpanayagam

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.