HELENA CLEWS : LIFE DRAWING CLASSES (max 30 participants) £115 for block of 5 classes to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits Wed 18 Sep Wed 25 Sep Wed 2 Oct Wed 9 Oct Wed 16 Oct 10am-12.30pm 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 s...

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. ...

A CHRISTIE MYSTERY by Randall David Cook JO LOOSEMORE Jo Loosemore performs Randall David Cook’s new one-woman play about writing, writers and why we love murder mysteries. Two writers are obsessed with Agatha Christie, but which one is at the book launch? It seems both write about the Queen of Crime, but have both also committed a crime of their own? ‘A Christie Mystery’ plays with the...

ABBA TRIBUTE: TAKE A CHANCE ON US! Yes they are back!! After a fantastic sell out in 2023, TAKE A CHANCE ON US returns to The Flavel! ABBA celebrates 50 years since winning the Eurovision Contest this year so don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate this amazing achievement and experience the Ultimate Abba Party with one of the Top Abba Tributes in the UK. Appealing to all age groups and bri...

Clare Teal Duo Friday 14 February 2025 7.30pm Clare and Jason’s duo concerts are renowned for their musicality with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling guaranteeing the audience something personal and Jason’s piano playing providing the perfect accompaniment. The duo will explore a rich, jazz infused repertoire with timeless classics penned by the legendary musical storytellers of the ...

André Rieu’s 2024 Maastricht Concert: Power of Love André Rieu is ready to blow you away with his brand new cinema concert ‘Power of Love’. From his picturesque hometown of Maastricht, The King of the Waltz presents a must-see big screen spectacular. Accompanied by his world famous Johann Strauss Orchestra and a cast of hundreds, this promises to be the music event of the summer by one of the ...

Written by Suzie Miller Directed by Justin Martin Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the l...

The Royal Opera: Mozart’s THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO David McVicar returns to direct his glorious 2006 production of The Marriage of Figaro at The Royal Opera. Ying Fang makes her long-anticipated Royal Opera debut as Susanna, alongside former Jette Parker Artist Jacquelyn Stucker as the Countess. Conductor Julia Jones leads a largely international cast, including Luca Micheletti as Figaro, Huw ...

After her husband's death, Madame Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of their wine business, defying her critics and ultimately revolutionizing the champagne industry, establishing her as one of the world's first great businesswomen.

TalkFilm at The Flavel (like a book club but for film lovers!) Our next meeting is on Thu 19 Sep, 6pm in The Flavel Café FILM: Widow Cliquot After her husband's death, Madame Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of their wine business, defying her critics and ultimately revolutionizing the champagne industry, establishing her as one of the world's first great businesswomen. Cl...

TO BOOK TICKETS FOR EVENTS PLEASE CLICK HERE THE FULL BOOK FESTIVAL PROGRAM CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE BOOK FESTIVAL In partnership with Browser Books, The Community Bookshop and Dartmouth Library With grateful thanks to our Sponsors: Clive & Annie Norton Anthony & Julie Downing Sally & Edward Benthall Peter & Camilla Beloe Sheila & Jonathan Shribman Janie Harford & James Dodd John & Lin...

Environmental Matters: Seasonal Changes Anna Turns, Sally Vincent & Anna Koska interviewed by Jo Loosmore Join environmental journalist and author, Anna Turns, illustrator and author, Anna Koska and local author, Sally Vincent, discussing the effects of climate change on the seasons, biodiversity loss and the problem of chemical pollution, with BBC journalist and producer, Jo Loosemore. Fri 2...

HISTORICAL FICTION: DAUGHTERS OF DEVON, ROSEMARY GRIGGS Join Rosemary for this unique blend of history, theatre and re-enactment. Rosemary has researched Devon’s 16th century history for years, discovering a cast of fascinating characters and families whose influence stretched beyond the West Country. She tells the stories of the forgotten in history – the women beyond the royal court; wives, s...

THE BIG BOOK CLUB READ: LIZ FENWICK’S THE SECRET SHORE Liz is a gifted story-teller and award-winning author with nine novels and two novellas to her name. Her latest book, ‘The Secret Shore’ has been selected for our Big Book Club Read. Members for our many local book clubs have been invited to read this title and to take part in the discussion that follows Liz’s talk. Liz is American by birt...

POETRY PICK AND MIX: DARTMOUTH POETRY CLUB In this interactive session, members of Dartmouth’s Poetry Group invite you to share their love of poetry. Members look forward to reading from some of their favourite poets, and invite you to do the same. They will also do their best to fulfil requests. All ages welcome, whether you come to read of listen. Event introduced and chaired by Ernie Wing...

DARTMOUTH’S HISTORY: DARTMOUTH HISTORY RESEARCH GROUP Come along to this session if you are interested in our fascinating local history. Members of the group will be available to talk about their work, and their locally published books will be available to buy. Their most recent publication is: When War Came to the Dart, by Gail Ham and Hilary Sunman, which combines the memories of local peop...

MUSIC: IN SEARCH OF BEETHOVEN, JOHN SUCHET John Suchet is considered to be an authority on Ludwig van Beethoven, and has written several books on the subject. His latest release ‘In Search of Beethoven’ stands apart as a deeply personal account of Suchet’s relationship with the great composer. Suchet charts a journey from Beethoven’s early years in Bonn to his life in Vienna, following in the ...

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: THE STORYTELLER’S JOURNEY Keith Rossiter & Jonathan Posner Join authors Jonathan Posner and Keith Rossiter on an adventure into the world of imagination in this interactive workshop. Jonathan Posner is a full-time author and publisher based in Exeter. He has written and published six action adventure novels set in Tudor England. Jonathan gets a thrill from seeing hi...

ENDGAME 1944: HOW STALIN WON THE WAR JONATHAN DIMBLEBY Interviewed by John Suchet Jonathan Dimbleby discusses his latest book, the Sunday Times bestseller: ‘Endgame 1944: How Stalin Won the War’. Jonathan has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in television, working for ITV and the BBC, and has written a number of highly acclaimed books. In 1994 he wrote, presented and co-produced Char...

WW2 HISTORY: THE KID ON SLAPTON BEACH FELICITY FAIR THOMPSON In December 1943 three thousand ordinary people on the Devon coast were forced to leave the area near Slapton Sands - but without knowing why. Twelve year-old Harry is one of them, but his most precious possession, the only photograph of his father, is left behind and Harry goes back for it. In April 1944 in the disastrous secret D-...