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A slick, funny, and unnervingly accurate evening of psychological illusion

International mind reader and showman Alex McAleer brings his unique brand of mind reading,

wit, and charisma to the stage in a fast-paced and interactive show that will leave audiences

questioning what’s possible. Blending contemporary mentalism with sharp storytelling, McAleer reads minds, predicts choices, and reveals impossible truths - all while maintaining a twinkle in his eye and a mischievous sense of humour. From revealing the name of a stranger’s childhood pet to guiding an audience through a shared psychological experience, no two shows are the same. McAleer has amazed audiences around the world—from London’s West End to North America and Australia - and spent ten years touring internationally with the hit ensemble show Champions of Magic. His solo show is a theatrical evening of ‘psychological mind reading’ – interactive, engaging, and laugh out loud funny.

Praise for Alex McAleer:

“Mind-blowing”- Broadway World

“McAleer has made a career of those you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-me moments” - Boston Globe

“A master of the mind... cheeky and witty, working the crowd like a conductor”

★★★★ - The West Australian

“Stunningly performed... a mentalist whose performance is immeasurably enhanced by his very dry wit.”

★★★★ Stage-Door.com

“Best of all, McAleer is wonderfully warm, his act presented to entertain friends rather than chill as so many mentalists are prone to do.” ★★★★★

An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan

Former members of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company return to present another selection from the Savoy operas of Gilbert & Sullivan.

The four professional soloists Yvonne Patrick, Louise Crane, David Menezes, and Richard Woodall have performed with the major opera companies in the UK including Royal Opera House, English National Opera, Glyndebourne, Opera North, Welsh National Opera.  They are accompanied by Michael Waldron who is the founder and Artistic Director of the London Choral Sinfonia and was the Musical Director for Opera Della Luna on their recent production of The Mikado.

The progamme will include some of your favourites and some lesser performed pieces from Utopia Limited, Grand Duke, The Mikado, Ruddigore, The Pirates of Penzance and many others.

Do come and join us for a fun filled evening.

Bat Out of Hell - The Musical (2025)

Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween! The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell. Bat out of Hell -The Musical promises a spectacle that will leave you breathless! This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre.

19th November 2025

£18 Adults

£11 under 18’s

This November Dart Gallery are helping The Flavel to raise money with their hugely popular postcard auction.

In 2020, their last postcard auction raised almost £8000 to help us survive the covid lockdowns.

Many of the gallery artists and other talented (and famous!) local artists have kindly agreed to donate postcard-sized original artworks which you will be able to bid for.

All proceeds will go to support the Flavel. Pictures of the postcards will be shown on their website.

The reserve bid for each painting will be £50 so you could well bag a bargain!

Bidding will remain open throughout November. Once you’ve bid, keep checking to make sure you’re still ahead. The winning bids will be confirmed at the end of the month. It’s a great opportunity to acquire an artwork for yourself or as a present (remember, Christmas will be approaching!). There will be over 70 wonderful pieces to choose from.

Postcard Auction

DARTMOUTH SUPPORTS UKRAINE

Team Devon is an integral part of the national charity Ukrainian Action. From their base in Stoke Gabriel they have fundraised, prepared and delivered 65 trucks, ambulances, minibuses and vans to Ukraine since March 2023. These are filled with aid items sourced locally and go to help with civilian evacuations and casualties.

MC John Suchet will guide you through a collection of music, presentations, auction of promises, wine and food during this unique fundraising evening.

Tue 18th Nov 7.00pm

Tickets £30 (includes a glass of wine and canapes)

Set in the 1930s, "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" marks the conclusion of the beloved series, bringing back the core cast to explore significant changes and challenges faced by the Crawley family and their staff. The film is directed by Simon Curtis and written by Julian Fellowes, continuing the legacy of the franchise that has captivated audiences worldwide.

In this final installment, Lady Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal stemming from her divorce, which threatens the family's reputation. As the Crawleys grapple with financial difficulties, the entire household faces the looming threat of social disgrace. The film emphasizes the need for the family to embrace change, as they prepare for a new generation to lead Downton Abbey into the future.

The narrative explores themes of resilience and adaptation, showcasing how the characters must navigate personal and societal transformations during a tumultuous decade. The film promises an emotionally charged farewell, effectively concluding the cherished saga that has captured viewers' hearts.

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 £95 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 2025 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 Ditsum Players, 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+)

1.        Wed 17 Sep

2.        Wed 24 Sep

Oct 1 No Session

3.        Wed 8 Oct

4.        Wed 15 Oct

5.        Wed 22 Oct

Half Term – No Session

6.        Wed 5 Nov

7.        Wed 12 Nov

8.        Wed 19 Nov

9.        Wed 26 Nov

10.        Wed 3 Dec

11.        Wed 10th Dec

Please note there will no sessions on the following dates: Wed 1 Oct or Wed 29 Oct

Come and learn to play a traditional West African Djembe rhythm - No experience necessary! Starting from scratch, through games and activities, you will learn fundamental techniques in order to create uplifting, authentic rhythms. As a group, we will create a polyrhythmic montage of sound using a range of instruments including djembes, dun dun bass drums, bells and shakers. Expect BIG Beats, Big Breaks and most of all Big smiles!

Each workshop is unique and comes with access to digital resources and a recording of our final piece.

What is Drum Devon?

Drum Devon is a small social enterprise which prides itself on providing high quality, authentic and accessible world roots drum and percussion workshops to a variety of settings including community groups, schools, events and parties as well as therapeutic settings to promote personal and social wellbeing.

James Carr

The workshops are designed and delivered by experienced and fully qualified teacher James Carr. With over 20 years’ experience as a drummer and percussionist and 18 years teaching in a diverse range of settings both in the UK and abroad, James is well positioned

to deliver inspirational workshops which instil confidence in participants as well as reflect on the social context in which the music is derived.

Saturday 18th October

Saturday 22nd November

Saturday 20th December 

£15 Adults per session or buy 3 and pay £12.50 per session. Family sessions are £15 per person including one child and then £5 per extra child.

Belinda Kirk

 

We are presenting a series of inspiring talks by some truly amazing individuals who are Explorers in their chosen field.  

In November we are delighted to welcome Explorer, Speaker and Author Belinda Kirk

Belinda has spent 30 years leading groups into the wilderness all over the world. These include numerous personal challenges, youth development expeditions, biological research missions and remote filming trips for the BBC.  Belinda has walked across Nicaragua, searched for camels in China's Desert of Death, discovered ancient rock paintings in Lesotho, pioneered inclusive expeditions for people with disabilities, lead dozens of youth development expeditions around the world and gained a Guinness World Record for rowing unsupported around Britain.  

Belinda has managed remote trips for, amongst others, Bear Grylls, Ray Mears & Chris Ryan and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and British Exploring Society. She is also an Ambassador for The Youth Adventure Trust. Today she is a researcher, campaigner and author exploring the link between adventure and wellbeing #AdventureMind.

In 2010 Belinda set out to redefine Adventure. Today she is the leading voice promoting the benefits of chosen challenge on wellbeing and the author of the best-selling, award nominated book ADVENTURE MIND: Transform Your Wellbeing by Choosing Challenge

Belinda Kirk has written a work to change our worlds -- Nicholas Crane  

One of the most inspiring contemporary female adventurers —The Guardian

All Tickets £16.50