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Flavel Fundraiser: A musical evening

 

Celebrating the Flavel at the culmination of its 20th Birthday year we are pleased to be presenting a Musical Evening with Bistro Supper, on Thursday 26th February.

 

A relaxed evening with John Suchet as MC introducing local musical acts to include; Mick Jones singing a distinct blend of smooth jazz & swing. James Harris one of the most respected saxophone players in the South West performing a wide range of styles. Riff Tide playing ‘Jazzy Blues’. To round off the event,  Shore Thing a new Dartmouth based cover band bringing a fresh mix of Rock, Pop and Soul to the stage - they will be sure to get you up and dancing!

 

There will also be a short music quiz, one of Jess’ delicious two course suppers and the inevitable raffle with some great prizes.

 

Thu 26 Feb 7.00pm

Tickets £35

Polar Explorer Ann Daniels is a world record holder and one of Britain’s leading explorers. As a mother of four children, she entered the Guinness book of world records as part of the first all-women’s team to reach the North and South poles.

She is a Polar guide and ice leader of five scientific Arctic expeditions, working and surviving on the moving Arctic Sea ice.

She has worked with NASA, The European Space Agency and many scientific institutions globally, to understand the environmental changes in these fragile regions at the very ends of our planet.

Ann’s talk will follow her adventures in the harshest most difficult terrains on earth, crossing the Arctic Ocean and Antarctica and will include her environmental work on the changing Arctic Ocean

Tickets

£16.50

£11 Under 18’s

As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life, celebrating what he firmly believes to be the greatest invention of the modern age.

How did a weather forecast for mariners capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?

Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what all those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact, shares rip-roaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement.

Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, which has sold more than a quarter-of-a-million copies, this pacy, moving and hilarious show is selling out theatres up and down the land as it takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland. Attention All Shipping guarantees the shipping forecast will never sound the same again.

“Charlie Connelly is one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of sitting in a studio with…He has a natural wit that doesn’t get crushed by an over-zealous ego with a lovely personality attached to it.” Fi Glover, broadcaster

“Charlie is always warm, funny and engaging…I actually sent him a fan letter - and I've never done that to anyone in my life before.”  Bernard Sumner, New Order

“I can thoroughly recommend an evening spent in the company of the very funny and very lovely Charlie Connelly whose knowledge of what I call ‘the ships’ is excellent. Sou’westers optional.” Corrie Corfield, BBC Radio 4

Saturday 14th February

Tickets £20

Comedy @ The Flavel

While our regular Dartmouth Comedy Club takes a break, we’ve invited some outstanding comedians touring the circuit today to join us to bring the February funnies.  

SUZY BENNETT

Former Butlins Redcoat and proud Devonian Suzy Bennett ‘accidentally’ won the prestigious Funny Women Award on her 6th gig and has kept the laughs, and her Janner accent, going strong ever since, performing around the UK as well as overseas hosting large events as well as tour support for big name acts.

'Suzy is Delightful company' - Metro

'The physical presence and panache of a young Dawn French’ - Chortle

‘Suzy is a Charm Bomb’ - Russell Kane

CHRIS BROOKER

A gifted performer, Chris Brooker has taken his unique mix of comedy and improvisation to stages all over the world. After a decade on the UK comedy circuit Chris has forged a fine reputation for himself as a stand-up comedian and compère. His versatility has seen him play to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds, winning them over with his infectious enthusiasm, swift wit and immense likeability. Dubbed comedy’s ginger Viking by a promoter, he really is a larger-than-life character. One of comedy’s heavy hitters, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force.

‘Very funny, very quick… On the spot humour.’ BBC

‘The best act of the night, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs.’ Manchester Evening News

DAVID ARNOLD

David Arnold has been a firm favourite of audience goers in the Westcountry and beyond, with a smiley, excitable delivery style that has everyone in stitches. In his ten years on the circuit, he has shared the stage with some of the biggest names, performed at world-renowned festivals and even starred in a summer season in Torquay! 2020 was a breakout year - he appeared in a Channel 5 documentary, reached the final of the prestigious Beat the Frog in Manchester, performed at the London Palladium and was crowned winner of the British Comedian of the Year for the Southwest Region.

7.30pm

Age 18+

Do note that line-up is subject to change.

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.

£15 Adults per session or buy 3 and pay £12.50 per session.

The family sessions are £15 per person including one child and then £5 per extra child.

FRIDAY @ THE FLAVEL: THE FRIDAY RECITAL

Rupert Egerton-Smith (piano)

Recently appointed as a Steinway Artist, Rupert has performed in many prestigious venues including the Berlin Philharmonic and London’s Cadogan Hall .

Interestingly he was guest soloist for Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Band of The Grenadier Guards and Band and Bugles of the Rifles for HRH The Queen in Salisbury Cathedral in 2024.

Rupert performed with the Dartmouth Orchestra in the 2025 Music Festival and he now brings to the Flavel a popular programme of dance music in the usual Friday recital format: an hour’s music followed by a glass of wine in convivial company.

Programme

Gavotte & Variations  - Rameau

Mazurka in A minor Op.17 No.4  - Chopin

Polonaise in A flat Op.53  - Chopin

Danzas Argentinas  - Ginastera

Tango  - Albeniz arr. Godowsky

Dance Russe (from Petrushka) - Stravinsky

Polka de W.R  - Rachmaninov

La Valse  - Ravel

event co-ordinator: Helen Deakin  (Classical Music Co-ordinator)

Friday 13th February 2026

Tickets £15, includes a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink after the talk

Freshly are an evolution of funk, soul and hip-hop hailing from the vibrant South-West UK.

A musical force that seamlessly blends heavy horns with soulful melodies and formidable MC. The self-titled EP dropped at the end of 2023 to great reception, and with it the band has solidified its status as a rising star in the funk scene.

Known for electrifying live performances, Freshly Squeezed are a staple of the South-West music scene. Further afield they command festival stages with an undeniable energy that leaves crowds thirsty for more. Their sonic prowess has caught the attention of Joss Stone, Craig Charles and BBC Radio, where their tracks have been featured, further cementing their reputation as a must-listen act. Freshly Squeezed is not just a band; it's an experience, a live mixtape that brings the funk to life, leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape.

Saturday 31st January 2026

Tickets £15 

Helena Clews ‘Playful Art’

10am -12.30pm

£165 for block of 5 classes to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits

Join artist Helena Clews for anther dynamic five-week workshop series, "Playful Art," at the Flavel Arts Centre. This course invites participants to unleash their creativity by exploring a variety of materials, fostering artistic expression through playful experimentation. Under Helena’s expert guidance, attendees will learn to work with different art materials, culminating in the creation of a finished piece on canvas.

Materials Required:

- Pad of thick paper (220gsm, A3 or A2)

- Pentel oil pastels

- Pack of soft pastels (12 or 24)

- Acrylic paint set

- Paint brushes

- Palette

- Water pot or jam jar

- Canvas (suggested 40 x 50cm Helena can discuss this further with attendees)

Participants also have the option to use Helena's materials for a fee, ensuring everyone can access the tools needed for their artistic journey. This course is perfect for those looking to enhance their artistic skills in a supportive and imaginative environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your creativity with Helena!

Dates

February 25th

March 4th

March 11th

March 18th

March 25th

The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Hi-energy 10-piece band Joey The Lips make their debut at The Flavel!

A band always in demand, Joey The Lips are renowned for their atmospheric live performances. Expect funk, soul, Motown, disco & pop bangers, with no off switch. Featuring top quality vocalists, a driving rhythm section alongside a killer horn section, we guarantee you won’t be able to stand still! In recent years the band have supported Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats, Will Young, Scouting for Girls, Razorlight & Toyah, amongst others.

Grab your tickets early for this one

21st February 2026

Tickets  £20

Downtown New York, 1952. Marty Mauser is a local legend: a hard-scrabbling ping-pong ace who sells shoes to make ends meet, while scalping the scene’s best players by night.  

Cocky, brittle, borderline delusional and brutally cruel to those who stand in the way of his dream, Marty won’t quit until he’s either raised the airfare to Japan to beat his #1 rival Koto Endo and be immortalised on a box of Wheaties – or else gets jailed on Rikers Island for one of his schemes-gone-bad.

a disclaimer: Marty Supreme isn’t actually a ‘ping-pong movie’. Josh Safdie’s acclaimed new film is really about ambition, sex, money, fame, greed, risk, destiny, desire – and how all of the above can turn on the bounce of a tiny white ball with a lead performance by Timothée Chalamet tipped to eat up awards season.

Directed by

Josh Safdie

Starring

Timothée Chalamet

Gwyneth Paltrow

Kevin O'Leary

Odessa A’zion

Abel Ferrara

and Tyler Okonma

Named after the BB Gabor song about an underground Jazz club during the cold war…

MOSCOW DRUG CLUB, deliver a heady and waggish mix of Jazz French musette Latin Grooves and New Orleans Swing

Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt,

Selling out venues for over a decade, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you won’t soon forget!

www.moscowdrugclub.com

 

Saturday 28th February

Tickets £20

National Theatre Live

The Audience

by Peter Morgan

directed by Stephen Daldry

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting.

This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David

Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.

Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions.

Friday 27th February

Tickets £18  

Under 18’s £11

We are delighted to be able to present this special work in progress in advance of a national tour.  

PULMAN & STILGOE-HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD

Some of the best loved songs of our movie-musical lives. The Wizard of Oz to Wicked, West Side Story to La La Land-and many many more. The Hollywood musical feels like it’s been with us forever. Starting with the Jazz Singer in 1927, almost 100 years later audiences are still flocking to the box-office to watch the big screen come alive with singing, dancing, comedy and romance. Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe’s combined love and exhaustive movie knowledge is on technicolour display here as they bring some of these great movie-musical songs to life on the stage. No big screen, only big talents, great harmonies and lots of music and laughter. So, bring your popcorn as they bring you the magic of the movie musicals

"Joe Stilgoe and Liza Pulman are show business royalty..."

LondonTheatre1 ****

"Ooooh it’s SO good..."

Dawn French

"...a slick chemistry...sprinkled with sumptuous  harmonies..."

Theatre Weekly *****

"Stunning vocals and impeccable talent..."

All That Dazzles ****

Back by popular demand, in a new and expanded version! John Suchet, along with the Lyric Ensemble and guest soprano Yvonne Patrick, bring you a unique evening of words and music.

If you missed The Last Waltz at the Flavel last September, here is your chance to enjoy a new and expanded version.

Who does not know the sublime music of the Waltz King, Johann Strauss the Younger? But do you know what lies behind the joyous music?

Austria, constantly at war with France and Prussia, a cholera epidemic, a financial crash, yet the Viennese are drinking champagne and waltzing to Strauss, heading for the First World War and oblivion.

Last October John presented a special programme from Vienna on BBC Radio 3 to celebrate Strauss’s 200th anniversary.  

Saturday 20th February 2026

Tickets £20.00  

A joyous journey featuring puppetry, live music and unforgettable characters that invites everyone to join the conversation about animal conservation.

The Zoo That Comes To You follows the efforts of two wildlife enthusiasts who provide

respite, care and a temporary home to those in need and now have a sanctuary full of

animals, however, no-one has come to visit their zoo. So everybody - animals and humans

alike - have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you!  

 

Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life

experiences and the challenges they face. These chatty creatures have a lot of stories to tell

and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can

make a big difference in the world.

“A brilliantly engaging production” – Theatre Everything

£12 Adults

£8 under 16  

Family ticket £35 (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)

The Royal Ballet

WOOLF WORKS

 

Cast:  

To be confirmed

Creatives:

Direction and Choreography WAYNE MCGREGOR

Music MAX RICHTER

Conductor KOEN KESSELS

Designer CIGUË, WE NOT I, WAYNE MCGREGOR

Costume Designer MORITZ JUNGE

Lighting Designer LUCY CARTER

Film Designer RAVI DEEPRES

Sound System Designer CHRIS EKERS

Make-up Designer KABUKI

Dramaturgy UZMA HAMEED

Synopsis:

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.

19.15pm 9th February 2026

£18 Adults Under 18 £11

Young Dart Voices, a brand-new youth choir for ages 11-19, will launch in January 2026 at The Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth. Led by Jeremy Kenyon, the new Director of Music for the Benefice of Dartmouth and Elle Miles, the choir will offer an uplifting and inclusive space for young people to sing music from a variety of genres, build confidence, and make new friends through music.

• Free to join – no previous singing experience required

• Ages: 11–19

• When: Monday evenings at 17.00 from January 12th, 2026

• Where: The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth

• Led by experienced choir director Jeremy Kenyon

The project is part of The Flavel’s ongoing commitment to supporting arts and culture in Dartmouth, and we hope Young Dart Voices will become a vibrant part of local life.

For more details or to register interest, please contact info@theflavel.org.uk or jjkenyon77@gmail.com.

This is a free to attend event, but please book your spaces for us to gauge numbers.

Dates

January 12/19/26

February 2/9/23

March 2/9/16/23/30 

We are grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for their support