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In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

Roll Over Beethoven! with John Suchet

(extraordinary stories behind the music you will hear)

John Suchet, the Flavel’s Honorary Patron, talks about the Beethoven pieces in the 2025 International Classical Series: The ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Waldstein’ sonatas and the ‘Andante Favori’. Not a detailed analysis but rather a fascinating insight into how these pieces came to be written - the personalities behind the music. If you enjoyed his talk at the Book Festival, this covers different ground but is equally insightful, delivered in John’s usual engaging style.

John covered world events for ITN, presenting News at Ten and all ITN news bulletins. In 2008 the Royal Television Society awarded John its highest accolade, a Lifetime Achievement Award. A regular presenter on Classic FM, he is an acknowledged authority on Ludwig van Beethoven and has sold over 23,000 copies of 'Beethoven: The Man Revealed'. His new book (no 8), 'In Search of Beethoven', was published in October and copies will be on sale tonight. Come and hear John talk, ask him to sign your book and enjoy a glass of wine with him afterwards.

www.johnsuchet.co.uk

Friday 24 January, 5.30pm

Ticket £15 (to include a glass of complimentary wine or soft drink after the talk)

Gladiator II

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Book your place and join in on the hugely successful life drawing workshops at the Flavel. It's a wonderful opportunity to draw alongside Helena and practice one of the fundamental skills of art.

The workshops are for all abilities. Helena will be available to provide individual feedback and help as necessary. The sessions are divided into the first part of short poses, ranging from 1 - 20 minute poses, a short break and then one long pose for around 55 minutes.

Information on what you need:

Please bring materials that you would like to draw with; ideally some charcoal (compressed and willow), coloured soft pastels, soft pencil (2B or softer) and a rubber. If you have your own paper/sketchbook then please bring that too.

Drawing boards will be provided and sheets of A2 cartridge paper is available to buy in cash on the day. There will also be some basic materials available on the day in exchange for a cash donation.

Term Dates

Wed 8 Jan

Wed 15 Jan

Wed 22 Jan

Wed 29 Jan

Wed 5 Feb

Wed 12 Feb

£135 for block of 6 classes to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits

10am - 12.30pm

Max 30 participants

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

The Royal Opera: Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMAN

Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera.

Cast: Juan Diego Flórez, Alex Esposito, Olga Pudova, Ermonela Jaho, Marina Costa-Jackson, Julie Boulianne

Director: Damiano Michieletto

Conductor: Antonello Manacorda

Wednesday 15 January 2025, 6.45pm

Running time: 245 minutes, Two intervals

Sung in French with English subtitle.

Talk Film@the Flavel

 (like a book club but for film lovers!) Our next meeting is on Thu 25th Jan, 6.30pm in The Flavel Café  

FILM: Blitz

In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him..

 PLEASE BOOK TICKETS FOR FILM SEPARATELY HERE : Blitz

An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.

When ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda, the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Tuesday 21st January 12.30pm

Join us for the next in our "Winter Warmer" series.  

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

Blitz

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Please book Separately for the film here : Blitz

Tuesday 14th Januaryr 12.30pm

Join us for the next in our "Winter Warmer" series.  

A choice of soup and scone will be served at The Flavel Cafe from 12.30pm, followed by a Screening of "Gladiator II" at 2pm.

Gladiator II

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Please book Separately for the film here : Gladiator II