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SUMMARY:The People’s Fire: A Chartist Tale
DESCRIPTION:Step into history with The People’s Fire: A Chartist Tale.\nThis powerful five-part theatre experience brings the Chartist Trial to life\, following the events through the eyes of John Frost\, Mary Frost\, William Jones\, Zephaniah Williams\, and others whose voices helped shape a movement.\nBlending drama and original songs\, the production explores courage\, conviction\, and the tension between justice and power\, including the presence of a judge determined to uphold the law. The People’s Fire reignites a defining moment in history\, inviting audiences to witness the human stories behind the struggle for reform.\nA compelling theatrical journey where history’s flame burns bright once more.\n\nYmunwch yn hanes cyffrous y Siartwyr gyda’r sioe gerdd newydd Tân y Bobl: Stori’r Siartwyr.\nProfiad theatrig grymus\, wedi’i rannu’n bump rhan\, yn dod â hanes anhygoel y cyfnod yn fyw. Cyfle i ddilyn y digwyddiadau trwy lygaid John Frost\, Mary Frost\, William Jones\, Zephaniah Williams a’r criw arbennig a helpodd i siapio’r mudiad. Gan gyfuno drama a cherddoriaeth wreiddiol\, mae’r cynhyrchiad yn trafod yn ddwys y dewrder\, hyder\, a’r tensiwn rhwng cyfiawnder a phŵer.\nMae Tân y Bobl yn ailgydio yn amser allweddol yn hanes Cymru\, gan wahodd cynulleidfaoedd i weld y straeon dynol tu ôl i’r frwydr dros ddiwygio. Taith theatrig ddiddorol lle mae fflam hanes yn cael ei gynnau unwaith eto.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-peoples-fire-a-chartist-tale-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama,theatre
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SUMMARY:The People’s Fire: A Chartist Tale
DESCRIPTION:Step into history with The People’s Fire: A Chartist Tale.\nThis powerful five-part theatre experience brings the Chartist Trial to life\, following the events through the eyes of John Frost\, Mary Frost\, William Jones\, Zephaniah Williams\, and others whose voices helped shape a movement.\nBlending drama and original songs\, the production explores courage\, conviction\, and the tension between justice and power\, including the presence of a judge determined to uphold the law. The People’s Fire reignites a defining moment in history\, inviting audiences to witness the human stories behind the struggle for reform.\nA compelling theatrical journey where history’s flame burns bright once more.\n\nYmunwch yn hanes cyffrous y Siartwyr gyda’r sioe gerdd newydd Tân y Bobl: Stori’r Siartwyr.\nProfiad theatrig grymus\, wedi’i rannu’n bump rhan\, yn dod â hanes anhygoel y cyfnod yn fyw. Cyfle i ddilyn y digwyddiadau trwy lygaid John Frost\, Mary Frost\, William Jones\, Zephaniah Williams a’r criw arbennig a helpodd i siapio’r mudiad. Gan gyfuno drama a cherddoriaeth wreiddiol\, mae’r cynhyrchiad yn trafod yn ddwys y dewrder\, hyder\, a’r tensiwn rhwng cyfiawnder a phŵer.\nMae Tân y Bobl yn ailgydio yn amser allweddol yn hanes Cymru\, gan wahodd cynulleidfaoedd i weld y straeon dynol tu ôl i’r frwydr dros ddiwygio. Taith theatrig ddiddorol lle mae fflam hanes yn cael ei gynnau unwaith eto.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-peoples-fire-a-chartist-tale/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama
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SUMMARY:Ring Round The Moon
DESCRIPTION:RING ROUND THE MOON \nStep into a glittering winter-garden ball where mischief\, mistaken identity\, and matters of the heart collide. Twin brothers — the scheming Hugo and the hopelessly romantic Frédéric — find themselves entangled in a whirl of love\, money\, and masquerade. With a poor ballet dancer posing as a society belle\, a rich heiress in pursuit\, and a host of eccentric guests\, everyone’s going “round the moon” — in love with the wrong person\, clinging to old dreams\, and stumbling into farce. \nSuitcase Theatre brings Jean Anouilh’s elegant\, witty comedy (translated by Christopher Fry) to life with a festive twist — sparkling\, romantic\, and full of mischief. Suitable for ages 12 and up. \n  \nTickets available at www.suitcasetheatrecompany.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/ring-round-the-moon/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama
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SUMMARY:Lost Treasure: Youth summer school
DESCRIPTION:For more information contact Junior at 074481 33152
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/lost-treasure-youth-summer-school/
LOCATION:Melville Centre\, 5 Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,Drama,theatre,workshops
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SUMMARY:ReVibe Fest - ReLaunch\, ReFresh\, ReVive
DESCRIPTION:Program of events & activities:\nFRIDAY 13th JUNE \n6.30pm – Poetry Cafe – Open mic with Ric Hool – (Free Entry) \n6.30pm – Youth Circus Cabaret @ Dance Blast – Monmouthshire Youth Circus Company will amaze you with their skills in this cabaret of circus.With Trapeze\, Hoop\, Rope and  Silks in the air and acro on the ground\, there will be something for everyone. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-lnqnvop \n8.30pm – Gin & Karaoke Cafe – Feel like a star on our mini stage: Fun 4 all \n9.15pm – Bliss out with the Harp by Josie Felce. A late session relaxing with improvised sounds on the 34 string folk harp.  Please bring a mat or blanket to lie on to make yourself comfortable.  This aims to really relax you\, taking you to the ‘island of the self’ within you. (Donations accepted for Entry/Participation) \n10pm – Fire Side Fables – Stories around the camp fire (Bring along your marshmallows\, a stick and a scary story) \n  \nSATURDAY 14th JUNE \n\nDance Blast’s Aerial Rig (Give it a Go) and Aerial Demonstrations from 11am to 5pm.\n\n11am – Mad Hatter fun\, games and activities – Aimed for children under eight\, but fun for all the mad amongst us… (Free Entrance) \n11am – Creative Drop in: Join us for a relaxed\, creative drop-in session where we’ll co-create a large\, shared artwork that explores the question: What do the arts mean to you? This is a space for everyone — all ages and abilities — to take part in a collaborative drawing. You can doodle\, write words\, add colour\, draw memories\, symbols\, or simple marks. Whether the arts have inspired\, comforted\, challenged\, or connected you\, this is your chance to express it visually – together with others. \n\nNo art skills required — just bring your curiosity and imagination. 🎨 Materials will be provided. 🤝 Come for five minutes or stay for the full two hours — your contribution matters. \n\n12pm – Stories to change your life (Theatre) by Josie Felce. Open to all ages. Come and hear stories that will amaze and surprise you!  In stories you can find the way to sort out your challenges in life\, meet kindred spirits\, realise that everything is possible if you are inspired.   (Donations accepted for Entry/ Participation) \n2pm – Family Dance Session – A family dance session for parents and their under 5’s. Come and have fun\, moving together. Led by Dance Blast’s wonderful Zoe 🙂\nThis session is under the tent on the front lawn of The Melville Centre  – Saturday June 14th at 2pm. The session is free. However numbers are limited so please book ahead to guarantee a place. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-vvrxxpn \n2pm – Textile Rosettes Workshops with Emma Bevan: Celebrating special moments – Join Emma Bevan for an enjoyable and relaxed workshop\, making your own ‘rosette-brooch’\, inspired by The Community Shawl and using pre-loved and recycled fabrics. This is a free workshop; donations welcome towards materials.\nWe will use needle-felting and/or sewing to create your own rosette\, with the intention of commemorating an achievement or celebration of your own\, or of a woman you admire\, such as a family member\, a friend\, or a public figure\, for example. No prior experience or skills are required\, and the workshops are suitable for anyone aged 14 years old (all minors are to be accompanied by an adult). The maximum number for the workshop is 8 participants. You will have the fabulous opportunity to also view The Community Shawl in person\, and find out more about its history. The workshop will run for 2 hours\, from 2pm to 4pm. You are very welcome to bring a favourite button\, shell or other treasured object\, including a scrap of fabric\, to include in your rosette. We will take some photos of your creations at the end\, and then you can take home your rosette\, to wear\, to display\, or to gift to someone you love. To book\, please email Emma at communityshawlproject@gmail.com \n3pm – Rock Choir on the lawn – Rock Choir Abergavenny\, Monmouth\, Chepstow and Newport (led by Karl Montgomery-Williams) is a contemporary choir experience with no auditions and no sheet music requirement. We focus on fun\, friendship and community. We aim to create a life affirming experience for our members\, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence through singing. Our Abergavenny choir meet at The Priory Centre every Wednesday. \n4pm – Suitcase Showcase – Enjoy scenes from our latest productions and get the inside scoop on Suitcase Theatre – how we work and why we love it\, and why we think theatre is for everyone. (Free Entrance) www.suitcasetheatrecompany.com \n5pm – “Film & discussion – “Dawn” – Tickets £5 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/revibe-fest-dawn/ \n6pm – Story Slam Cafe – With Andy North – The Monmouth Story Slam is inspired by the long running ‘Moth Hour’ (https://themoth.org/) broadcast across the US and UK on public Radio. And also by our friends in Boston\, Massachusetts who founded the Story Slam in the City of Newton and regularly attract an audience in the hundreds. \n\nVolunteers from the audience share true stories about themselves\, their friends\, families (pretty much anything) that can be funny\, uplifting\, sad or touching.\n\n\nOften you will find that a story inspires you to tell your own and you can submit your name at any point in the evening.\n\n\nThe rules are….\n\n\nYou get FIVE minutes (and no more)\n\n\nNotes are allowed (but it’s much better without)\n\n\nEnjoy yourself (The great thing about story telling is that the crowd will ALWAYS be with you)\n\n7.30pm – Albino Frogs (Funk) – Be prepared for Funky Grooves – Tickets £8 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/albino-frogs-are-back/ \n7.30pm – Space to Dance – with Keef Wesolowski-Miles aka Hummingbird Dreamer.  Eclectic music\, partly guided\, sober space to dance\, connect and awaken the wild dancer in you. Liberating structures designed for freedom and unity. From 7:30PM to 10:00PM  – £14 in advance / £20 on the door https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-rpmpxjx \n10pm – Fire Labyrinth – Face your fears and Face the Fire! Hummadruz\, Theatr Uwchfioled Cymru\, are known throughout the Festival scene for their Ultraviolet Fire shows and Labyrinths. Combining UV and Fire spectacle and circus with the finest DJ mixed soundtrack\, this half hour show is an exhilirating experience as our performers do death-defying tricks and light our fire labyrinth. Everyone is then invited to walk\, dance and party through the labyrinth! Great music and great vibes! Suitable for ages 7 and above (under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult) All tickets: £5 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/hummadruz-uv-fire-labyrinth/ \n  \nSUNDAY 15th JUNE \n10:30am – Creative/Contemporary dance class for Adults & Teens @ Dance Blast. This is an open\, creative class for all abilities\, Led by Fran. Participation is Free… Reserve your space at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-jzozqxp \n11am –  Soundings – Acoustic music on the lawn (Free Entrance) \n12pm – An introduction to Flamenco (Workshop) – Bring along your shoes and skirts and enjoy some Flamenco time. \n1pm – Cinders Lost their Dance Shoes (Adults)\, Dance workshop with Joon Dance https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-krkrozj  \n2pm – Ukelele on the Lawn \n3pm – Cinders Lost their Dance Shoes (11 – 18 yrs)\, Dance workshop with Joon Dance https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-vvrvepj \n3.30pm – BMJ’s Improv Workshop – This workshop\, which has been specially arranged for the Revibe Fest\, is designed for people of any age who would like to explore playing and improvising jazz. All instruments are welcome – including voice. https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/playing-and-improvising-jazz-workshop-1 \n6pm – Gin & Karaoke Cafe – Feel like a star on our mini stage: Fun 4 all \n7.30pm – Jazz Pick ‘n’ Mix  Presented by Black Mountain Jazz (Free Entrance) https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/jazz-pick-n-mix-at-the-revibe-fest \n  \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/revibe-fest/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:childrens events,Dance,Drama,film,Jazz,music,Poetry,storytelling,talks,theatre,workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T210000
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CREATED:20250207T121307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T162632Z
UID:6857-1748719800-1748725200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:METTLE
DESCRIPTION:“Mettle”\nWritten and performed by Nicholas Collett and directed by Gavin Robertson.\nFollowing the performance of “The Ghost Of A Smile”\, award-winning solo performer\nNicholas Collett (British Arrows Best Actor\, Special Performance Award World Duo\nFestival\, Seoul South Korea\, Best Theatre Award Adelaide Fringe 2023) tells the\nstory of his father’s service during the Atlantic Convoys of World War Two. A true\nodyssey\, that takes us from Sheffield to Liverpool to Nova Scotia\, Boston to West\nAfrica and home again\, amidst the constant threat of U-Boat attack and treacherous\nweather. Physical theatre and storytelling\, with a dramatic soundscape and 40’s\nmusic\, this is a tribute to those who served\, those who were lost – and those who\nlived to tell their story.\nIn association with the Daparian Foundation – committed to those on trauma\njourneys\, supporting veterans and blue lights personnel.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/mettle/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama,storytelling,theatre
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