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The Concert Band of Britannia Royal Naval College are performing their Spring Concert on

Saturday 5th April.

Come along for an evening of nostalgia, relax after a winter of disruption. Sit

back for some exciting new modern pieces, old time classics, good old marches, soloists and many

more items to enjoy. ‘Ashokan Farewell’ is an all time favourite performed on violin with a concert

band backing and being so close to the 80th commemoration of VE Day, the band thought it very

appropriate to perform a selection of traditional marches and a grand military finale, which includes

Sunset and Rule Britannia.

An evening of musical entertainment not to be missed.

Saturday 5 April, 7.30pm

Tickets £16

The individual journeys of the four members of the band, as they move through the music scene of the 1960s, playing small clubs throughout Britain and performing some of the biggest hits of the era, until their meeting in the summer of 1968 for a rehearsal that changes their lives forever.

Billy Elliot The Musical Live (20th Anniversary celebration)

Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005.

Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.

The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

Friday 4 April 2025, 7pm

Tickets £18, under 18 £11

As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler, risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide.

Now a widowed mother of two in her fifties, Bridget Jones feels lost in the world of app-based dating. However, romance unexpectedly sparks with her son’s science teacher… and a much younger man.

After two incredible sell-out shows, Dartmouth Comedy Club is back with another unforgettable night of top-tier comedy at The Flavel!

Headliner: Angelos Epithemiou

Known for his iconic appearances on Shooting Stars with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, Angelos Epithemiou is a true comedy heavyweight. With his unique blend of absurdity, deadpan humour, and unforgettable persona, Angelos has become one of the most recognisable and celebrated comedians in the UK. Don’t miss this chance to see a true comedy icon live on stage!

Joining Angelos is a carefully curated line-up of brilliant comedians delivering laugh-out-loud moments throughout the evening. With our last two shows selling out well in advance, we strongly recommend booking early to secure your seats for what promises to be another incredible night of laughter.

Saturday 29 March, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as 'the fairest in the land', and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.

“Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action reimagining of the classic 1937 film. Starring Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, the magical adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. “Disney’s Snow White” is directed by Marc Webb and produced by Marc Platt, with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer, and features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

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 Spring Term 2025 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)
With grateful thanks also to The Ditsum Players for their support.

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+)

1.        Wed 8 Jan

2.        Wed 15 Jan

3.        Wed 22 Jan

4.        Wed 29 Jan

5.        Wed 5 Feb

6.        Wed 12 Feb

NO SESSION Wed 19 Feb (HALF TERM)

7.        Wed 26 Feb

8.        Wed 5 Mar

9.        Wed 12 Mar

NO SESSION Wed 19 Mar

10.        Wed 26 Mar

11.        Wed 2 Apr

The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, ‘hungry for independence’, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.

What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.

See the show that changed everything on the big screen

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Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Directed by Ali Ray. Produced by Phil Grabsky

Friday 28 March 2025, 7pm

Tickets £14, under 18 £11

A Flavel Birthday Celebration Event

Family Easter Bingo and Beetle Drive

Join us for an afternoon of family fun at The Flavel this Easter!

Just £5 per family or group (4-5 people) which includes eight games of Bingo plus Beetle

Prizes: Easter Eggs of course!

Refreshments and bar available.

Please book in advance to avoid disappointment as limited tables

Tuesday 15 April, 2pm

£5 per family or group (4/5)

All children must be accompanied by an adult

Harbottle & Jonas + The Wild Goose Choir 

Partners in life and music, dynamic Devon based folk duo Harbottle & Jonas are one of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit today, combining a love of the richness of traditional folk with their own original and powerful songwriting. Dave and Freya have developed a distinct and compelling signature sound, blending concertina, keyboard, harmonium, cittern, stomp box, acoustic guitar and banjo with their beautiful and closely intertwined vocal harmonies.

With latest album ‘Wild Goose’ they traverse the realms of the mystical, spiritual, and supernatural. ‘They come over like a cosmic, contemporary Fairport Convention’ says Jude Rogers, The Guardian.

Recorded in their home on Dartmoor over the course of a year, this collection features uplifting arrangements, atmospheric laments, and a song about the Norse god of mischief, Loki. It’s an album of intricacy reflecting themes of family life, deep connection with nature, mind-over-matter, and mind-bending societal shifts.

The night will be opened by Freya’s ‘Wild Goose’ stunning acapella choir who will also join the duo towards the end of the gig.

‘The legendary Harbottle and Jonas... incredible’ Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

‘One of the finest folk duos in the country’ Mike Davies, Alternative Roots

‘One of the most exciting acts on the folk scene today’ Morning Star

www.harbottleandjonas.com

Saturday 19 April 2025

Tickets £18

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/HarbottleJonas

'There’s something of the proverbial elder statesman about Peter Knight, in terms of his place in music, which cannot be overstated. It’s not just in the quality of his playing...there’s a focus on the sheer inventiveness of Peter’s playing, in the adventurous arrangements he shares with his collaborators, and in his musical leadership.'

Northern Sky Magazine

Since his inaugural performance with the fledgling Steeleye Span in 1970, Peter Knight has been a mainstay of the British folk scene. Never one to rest on his laurels, Peter has carved a reputation as a relentlessly questing musician 'as mercurial as quicksilver' (Simon Jones/fRoots), and it is never quite so apparent as in his work with the various Gigspanner line-ups.

In the wake of his departure from Steeleye Span, Peter turned his full attention to the Gigspanner Trio and established their reputation as one of the most genuinely ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene, inspiring Maverick magazine to write 'Gigspanner are pushing at the boundaries, and in the process are making some of the most beautiful music the genre has to offer' 5***** Maverick Magazine

Described by Folk Radio UK as one of the 'most quietly brilliant sets of musicians in the folk world and beyond', they take self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond, and with the flick of a bow, a finely chosen chord or slip of a beat, produce richly atmospheric arrangements 'with notes seemingly plucked from the stars and rhythms from the equator' (Spiral Earth).

Saturday 22 March 2025, 7.30pm
Tickets £24

NT Live: Dr Strangelove

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

co-adapted by Armando Iannucci

co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley

Thursday 27 March 2025, 7pm

Tickets £18, under 18 £11

The Royal Ballet: ROMEO & JULIET

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.

Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan

Music: Sergey Prokofiev

LIVE: Thursday 20 March 2025, 7.15pm GMT

ENCORE: Tuesday 25 March, 2pm

Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervals

The Royal Opera : Puccini’s TURANDOT

Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.

Cast: Sondra Radvanovsky, SeokJong Baek, Gemma Summerfield, Adam Palka

Director: Andrei Șerban

Conductor: Raphael Payare

LIVE: Tuesday 1 April 2025, 7.15pm

Running time: 205 minutes, Two intervals

Sung in Italian with English subtitles

The pop-inspired musical brings the six wives of Henry VIII right into the 21st century with infectious, empowering performances, accompanied by the on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting.

The original West End cast reunites at London’s Vaudeville Theatre in front of a sold-out audience to strut their stuff and re-write their Tudor traumas in an unmissable cinematic recording of the show packed full of style, sass, and sensational songs.

The Amazing Bubble Science Show

is an engaging and interactive performance that explores the fascinating world of bubbles through fun experiments, scientific explanations, and creative demonstrations.

Audiences are taken on a journey to discover the science behind bubble blowing, the properties of different types of bubbles, and how bubbles can be used in art and entertainment. The show features spectacular bubble tricks, like the tornado bubble, a soap bubble carrousel and the jellyfish bubble, while offering tips and hints how to create some of the bubble displays for yourself.

With a blend of humour, hands-on experiments, and eye-catching visuals, it’s both educational and highly entertaining for audiences of all ages.

Thursday 17 April, 2pm

Tickets Adult £14, under 16s £11

Family ticket £45 (2 adults & 2 children, or 1 adult & 3 children)

Presented by Bill Riddell

Wine is one of the most popular beverages in the world and it has a long history.

When and where was wine first produced?

How did wine come to take over the Ancient World.

Bill takes us on a journey of discovery from wine’s first creation through to Greek, Roman and other ancient cultures.