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Monday 28th April 6.30 pm

A Forever Flavel Meeting – a Free Event for Flavel Friends, Volunteers, Members and Staff

Join Flavel Chair, Ian Downing, and Flavel Trustees to hear about the latest plans for the Flavel.  This is your chance to understand the seriousness of the issues that the Flavel faces and the purpose of the some of the proposed solutions. Hear from Eleanor Moss, Libraries Unlimited Service Delivery Manager for South and West Devon and Torbay and her view of the Library’s partnership with the Flavel.  Be challenged by local Music and Culture Entrepreneur, Sarah Dempsey on her vision for the Flavel to be the “glue” that binds the Dartmouth Community together. It’s a working meeting where you will meet fellow Flavel users and discuss your views and ideas on the way forward.  After the event, enjoy a free drink on the house and take the opportunity to talk to the speakers yourself, or reflect on how you might join the campaign to make Flavel Forever!

This is a free event.  We will use the ticketing system to plan seating and tables layout.

Monday 19th May 6.30 pm

A Forever Flavel Meeting – a Free Event for anyone interested in the future of the Flavel

Join Flavel Chair, Ian Downing, and Flavel Trustees to hear about the latest plans for the Flavel.  This is your chance to understand the seriousness of the issues that the Flavel faces and the purpose of the some of the proposed solutions. Hear from Eleanor Moss, Libraries Unlimited Service Delivery Manager for South and West Devon and Torbay and her view of the Library’s partnership with the Flavel.  Be challenged by local Music and Culture Entrepreneur, Sarah Dempsey on her vision for the Flavel to be the “glue” that binds the Dartmouth Community together. It’s a working meeting where you will meet fellow Flavel users and discuss your views and ideas on the way forward.  After the event, enjoy a free drink on the house and take the opportunity to talk to the speakers yourself, or reflect on how you might join the campaign to make Flavel Forever!

This is a free event.  We will use the ticketing system to plan seating and tables layout.

Four misfits — Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Eugene Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.

To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black).

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 Summer 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 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 23 Apr

Wed 7 May

Wed 14 May (at Flavel church)

Wed 21 May

Wed 4 Jun

Wed 11 Jun

Wed 18 Jun

Wed 25 Jun

Wed 2 Jul

Wed 9 Jul (to be held at Brixham Theatre, details tbc)

Please note there will no sessions on the following dates: Wed 30 Apr or Wed 28 May

A Night with Janis Joplin is a musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences – trailblazers like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, all of whom inspired Joplin to become one of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s greatest legends.

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN began in 2011 and was an immediate success, touring for the next 2 years and breaking box office records at nearly every theater. In October 2013, the show opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City to rave reviews and has been touring the US ever since. The show also played in Japan in 2022 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall. Mary Bridget Davies played the role of Janis Joplin for both the touring and Broadway productions, receiving a Tony Award® nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her performance.

In 2024, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN arrived at the West End for a limited-run at the Peacock Theatre in London with Mary Bridget Davies starring in the lead role.

Janis’ sister Laura Joplin says A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN is a “full belted memory that drives joy into my heart and tears from my eyes.” The New York Times wrote that the show “rocks the house with a fervour that is riveting.”

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN has a Book and direction by Randy Johnson.

“This re-created rock concert with the legendary singer is so good, it may be better than the real thing.”

Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).

Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

The Royal Opera: Wagner’s DIE WALKURE

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

Cast: Christopher Maltman, Elisabet Strid, Lise Davidsen, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, Soloman Howard

Director: Barrie Kosky

Conductor: Antonio Pappano

LIVE: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 5.15pm

Running time: 320 minutes, with two intervals

Sung in German with English subtitles

The Royal Ballet: BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

FOOL’S PARADISE 

Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet.

THE TWO OF US

The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of The Two of Us, a duet of deep intimacy and yearning. It was created in 2020 for the Fall for Dance Festival in New York, and had American ballet dancers Sarah Mearns and David Hallberg in its original cast.

US (DUET)

Us is a tender duet danced by two men. It was created in 2017 for BalletBoyz and is set to Keaten Henson’s music.

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (BALLET)  

The Royal Ballet celebrates Wheeldon’s extraordinary success in musical theatre by performing the ballet scene from his Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The musical went on to win four Tony awards.  The full musical depicts a blossoming romance between the American G.I. Jerry Mulligan and a French ballerina, Lise Dassin. The ballet excerpt was Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.  

LIVE: Thursday 22 May 2025, 7.15pm

Running time: 180 minutes (Runtime and intervals TBC)

Talk Film@the Flavel

 (like a book club but for film lovers!) Our next meeting is on Thu 1st May, 6.30pm in The Flavel Café  

FILM: Mr Burton

Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

 In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).

 Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

 PLEASE BOOK TICKETS FOR FILM SEPARATELY HERE : Mr Burton

After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

Presented by Gary Calland

Vindolanda Fort is one of Europe’s most important Roman archaeological sites. It is situated near Hadrians Wall and it considered a must see attraction in the England’s North East.

Vindolanda is managed by a charitable trust, established in 1970, who continue to manage this World Heritage Site.

Gary traces the history of the Roman fort, the Trust, and the significant discoveries that the fort has revealed over the years.