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New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
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 new film from the director of Jackie and Spencer, MARIA tells the glamorous, moving story of the iconic opera singer, Maria Callas. Paris, 1977: Once the world’s greatest soprano, Callas now hides in an apartment, having lost her voice and retreated from the world. She dreams of returning to the stage, but can her body and mind take the pressure? Featuring some of Callas’s greatest recordings and starring Angelina Jolie in an Oscarworthy performance, MARIA is a sumptuous drama that hits all the high notes.
The Royal Ballet: SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Captured live April 2024
Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Music: Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
Additional Choreography: Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton
Thursday 27 February 2025, 7.15pm
Friday 28 February, 2pm
Running time: 210 minutes, Two intervals
On 26 February 2025 The Flavel will have been open for 20 years, an event to celebrate!
There will be 20 Birthday celebration events throughout 2025 and these begin with a Celebration Evening at The Flavel on Wednesday 26th February.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be John Suchet, our Flavel Patron.
The evening will begin with a welcome drinks and canapés allowing time for reminiscences about the 20 years of the Flavel with friends old and new, while enjoying the music of Mick & Lucy. The Master of Ceremonies then ask everyone to take their seats for a delicious two course dinner.
After the meal there will be an Auction of Promises (please see below for full details) - a chance to bid for a chance to bid for a special experience!
This will be an evening to celebrate the wonderful facility of The Flavel, to enjoy delicious food and good wine and also to help Flavel funds.
Bookings can be made at the Box Office
Dress code Cocktail Dress/LoungeSuit/Black Tie
Wed 26 Feb 6.30pm
Tickets £65 per person
MENU
Canapes - served on arrival to include Fish, Meat and Vegetarian options
Main Course - Persian Chicken with Black Lime, served with Herb Couscous, Roasted Peppers and Sumac Yogurt
Vegetarian Option: Persian Spiced Cauliflower Steak served with Herb Couscous (or rice for a gluten free option), Roasted Peppers and Tahini Yogurt
Dessert - Blueberry Cheesecake served with a berry compot (vegan or gluten free version available)
AUCTION OF PROMISES
Auction Lots
1. A week in an Apartment in the French Alps for four people
A wonderful week’s holiday (summer 2025 or New Year 2025/2026) in our 3 roomed apartment in the centre of Les Contamines Montjoie in the French Alps surrounded by beautiful mountains where Hannibal travelled with his elephants!
Close to Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Megeve, St Gervais and only one hour drive from Geneva Airport or 30 minutes from the Mont Blanc Tunnel and Italy. In winter the downhill ski slopes cover 150 km of pistes to 2,500 metres. A family resort and popular with ski tourers, biathlon (cross-country with rifle shooting) and kilometres of snowshoe routes, husky sledging and tobogganing.
In summer the high Alpine ‘Prairies’ are covered in flowers and wildlife. Walking/hiking and cycling are popular with a constant view of Mont Blanc. The resort forms part of the tour Mont Blanc for those who like a challenge!
In the valley is the Park de Loisirs with natural swimming and boating lakes and adventure trails in the trees, 6 tennis courts, rock climbing walls and trampolining suitable for all ages. More info and photographs are available.
Donated by Frankie & Craig Davidson
2. Discover Goldsmithing for one person
Isabella Day from The Remarkable Goldsmiths on Foss Street has promised a one-day course
‘Discover Goldsmithing’. This promise needs to be taken on a Friday and at the end of the day you will come away with a beautiful bespoke ring.
A silver ring will be part of the promise, if you want to upgrade to gold there will be a cost for the material.
Details about Isabella can be found on her website isabelladay.co.uk
3. Curry Banquet for six people
A home cooked Indian Food Banquet for six people.
A Braakenburg/Green creation. Starters by The Braakenburgs and mains by the Greens
Menu created in conjunction with you and delivered at a date that is mutually agreed.
4. Paul Barclay Artwork
An illustration of a property or a boat by renowned local illustrator Paul Barclay to the value of £950. The work will be finished as a deep edge canvas.
5. A Barn Bakes Hamper
An artisan organic bakery hamper from Barn Bakes Micro-Bakery run by actor & baker Jimi Mistry. Jimi with his wife Flavia moved to the area in 2021 and run a smallholding nearby. Last year they both decided to set up an organic micro-bakery and produce a range of artisan breads, cakes & French pastries available for local delivery. All of their products are handcrafted using traditional techniques and require 24-hour fermentation due to their use of natural & wild yeasts.
Each hamper will include a selection of artisan bread, cakes and pastries from Barn Bakes. The hamper will be prepared, baked and delivered on a Friday Bake Day (date of choice).
6. Tickets to a Passing out Parade at BRNC
A formal invitation for two guests to witness the Passing Out Parade at Britannia Royal Naval College in 2025. Dates will be confirmed with the successful bidder.
7. A Chocolate Experience by Umber & Ecru
An afternoon for two with chocolatier, Heather, of Umber & Ecru. The afternoon will start with a chocolate tasting, and then a demonstration of how the petit fours are made for chef Elly Wentworth, at the Angel Restaurant. Whether you love champagne truffles, salted caramels, dark or milk chocolate, we’ll then design a unique box of chocolates to suit your personal taste. The options are endless. Your box will be made for collection or delivery at a date of your choice.
8. A River Cruise on the Fizz Boat
Born out of a love of Cruising, Fizz and the River Dart, the Fizz Boat provides the most perfect setting for any celebration or event. Louise and Aiden are happy to promise an Afternoon Tea, with Fizz, for four people on their Fizz Boat, on a date mutually agreed in 2025.
9. An Interior Design Consultation by Studio & Studio Ltd
Interior Designer & Owner of Studio & Studio Ltd- Rhiannon Pitten is offering a room make-over voucher. This could be the perfect excuse for the designer interior make-over you have been dreaming about! This includes a full design scheme for one room, with a 1-hour consultation, followed by mood boards, colour works & space planning.
10. Two VIP Tickets to the re-opening of the Royal Castle Hotel after refurbishment
The Royal Castle Hotel is closed for refurbishment at the beginning of 2025. Once completed there will be a Grand Re-Opening and St Austell Brewery are pleased to offer two V.I.P. tickets to this event.
11a. A long weekend stay in a cottage at Noss Mayo (1)
A 3-night stay, for 2 people, in The Garden House (AirBnB) at Noss Mayo, Devon. The dates to be mutually agreed (but avoiding June, July & August peak times).
11b. A long weekend stay in a cottage at Noss Mayo (2)
A 3-night stay, for 2 people, in The Garden House (AirBnB) at Noss Mayo, Devon. The dates to be mutually agreed (but avoiding June, July & August peak times).
12. A Goat Experience
‘Stone Tree Dairy, Dartmouth. Goats and Cheese Dairy Experience for two people.’
An opportunity to spend time at this local artisan dairy and immerse yourself in the farm and goat herd. The farm has a herd of goats but in the spring which we suggest is the ideal time for this visit, there are also kids (baby goats).
You can work with the goats, feed the kids and learn about our dairy and cheese making. Making cheese requires stringent food hygiene rules so you won’t be hands-on, but you will be guided through a tasting from our range artisan cheeses.
Date to be arranged with farmers Helen and Martin.
Sealed Bids – What to do
If you would like to bid for any of these promises, but are unable to attend the event, we are
accepting sealed bids.
Please hand in an envelope, by Tuesday 25 February, including your name and full contact details into the Flavel Reception. The bids will be opened at the auction of promises on the celebration evening.
Please clearly mark the outside of your envelope with which promise you are bidding on.
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Tuesday 25th Feb 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 "A Complete Unknown" at 2pm.
Set in the influential New York City music scene of the early 1960s, "A Complete Unknown" follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan's meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts as his songs and his mystique become a worldwide sensation that culminates in his groundbreaking electric rock-and-roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.
Please book Separately for the film here : A Complete Unknown
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