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  • Stand-Up Comedy Writing Workshop

    The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    Ever fancied doing Stand-Up? Noel James is a professional comedian.  His stand up comedy workshop does not teach people how to be funny, but instead provides the tools needed by a new act to deliver their material, to sell their performance to the audience, and to overcome fear and anxiety. Included in this two hour taster session is a 30 page booklet which outlines the history as well as various aspects of comedy. What techniques can be used to make a joke funny? Misdirection/reveal, wordplay, juxtaposition, transposition. How should a comedian address a crowd ?  Head up, face towards the back [...]

  • Comedy Workshops

    Staring January 22nd, for 4 weeks. 7pm to 9pm Have you thought of becoming a comedian? would you like to just dip your toe in? Perhaps doing a comedy gig is on your bucket list... This course is for you. Led by Britain's Got Talent semi finalist, 25 years pro comedian, Noel James, this course provides a safe space with positive, constructive feedback. Accompanied by a 30 page booklet Noel will guide the student through the different performance techniques, delivery, and writing of material necessary for public comedic performance. He will touch upon many ways of making the audience laugh: misdirection, [...]

  • Maybe Dick

    The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    MAYBE DICK By John Hewer Based on the novel 'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville Directed by Bruce Knight Herman Melville's classic tale of revenge and retribution is retold in this inventive, comic retelling on the high seas from the company behind ‘Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show’ and ‘Dracula! One Bloody Fang After Another’. Nantucket, 1841. Ishmael signs on to the Pequod, and witnesses the perils of nature, obsession, punning and physical comedy, as Captain Ahab conducts a reckless pursuit of the savage white whale, Moby Dick. All plot will be lampooned. All jokes will be harpooned. "Absolutely brought the house [...]

    £12.00

  • Stand up Comedy

    The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    Stand up comedy showcase :Featuring the Melville centre comedy students and Noel James.

    £8.00

  • Gig Comedi Alun Saunders / Alun Saunders Comedy Gig

    The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    Dewch i wrando ar y comedïwr a'r awdur yn gwneud sioe newydd sbon i siaradwyr newydd Come and listen to the comedian and author who is doing a brand new show for new Welsh language speakers 

    Free

  • Thrifty

    The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    Step into a world where bargain bins brim with secrets, and second-hand treasures spark unforgettable tales—Thrifty, the dazzling new comedy by Cecilia Bawler, transforms a humble charity shop into a riotous stage for laughter, love, and a few surprising revelations. With every actor shape-shifting into a cast of quirky staff and eccentric customers, this heartwarming romp invites you to discover how far people will go to support a cause unlike any other. Come for the comedy, stay for the compassion—Thrifty is not just a play, it’s a feel-good frenzy of human connection, priced to make your heart sing.

  • Thrifty

    The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    Step into a world where bargain bins brim with secrets, and second-hand treasures spark unforgettable tales—Thrifty, the dazzling new comedy by Cecilia Bawler, transforms a humble charity shop into a riotous stage for laughter, love, and a few surprising revelations. With every actor shape-shifting into a cast of quirky staff and eccentric customers, this heartwarming romp invites you to discover how far people will go to support a cause unlike any other. Come for the comedy, stay for the compassion—Thrifty is not just a play, it’s a feel-good frenzy of human connection, priced to make your heart sing.

  • A BIG CHRISTMAS COMEDY JAM

    The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    It was the night before Christmas... and the house was filled with JAM. The Meliville Theatre and Alec Crane (a man of jam) are proud to bring you A BIG CHRISTMAS COMEDY JAM. An evening dedicated to all things comedy that isn't just stand-up. There will be comedy, music, clowning, a harpist, and JAM. Christmas games, prizes, and, we can't stress this enough... JAM. Your lineup includes Anna Soden! Anna is a comedian, actor and award-nominated pantomime cow. Her work has been featured on Absolute Radio, BBC, and has millions of views on social media. “Very funny”-Harry Hill, “Supurb with a [...]

    Get Tickets £10.00
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