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SUMMARY:Once a Catholic
DESCRIPTION:The Play Group are delighted to present this hysterical comedy by Mary O’Malley.  Set in a convent school in 1950s London\,  we meet 3 girls (all named Mary) from Form 5A \, as they prepare to sit their O Levels. Under the watchful eyes of the nuns who teach them\, their academic year is peppered with religious lecturing; secret meetings with boys -both suitable and not so suitable; school treats (Mother Basil’s lovely fillum show) and many opportunities to share what they know about the world beyond their cloistered Catholic existence.\nBased on the true life experiences of the writer\, this award winning play is guaranteed to make you laugh\, gasp and grin. Contains adult themes and strong language. Recommended for ages 16+
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/once-a-catholic-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:theatre
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SUMMARY:Once a Catholic
DESCRIPTION:The Play Group are delighted to present this hysterical comedy by Mary O’Malley.  Set in a convent school in 1950s London\,  we meet 3 girls (all named Mary) from Form 5A \, as they prepare to sit their O Levels. Under the watchful eyes of the nuns who teach them\, their academic year is peppered with religious lecturing; secret meetings with boys -both suitable and not so suitable; school treats (Mother Basil’s lovely fillum show) and many opportunities to share what they know about the world beyond their cloistered Catholic existence.\nBased on the true life experiences of the writer\, this award winning play is guaranteed to make you laugh\, gasp and grin. Contains adult themes and strong language. Recommended for ages 16+
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/once-a-catholic/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T213000
DTSTAMP:20240419T171849Z
CREATED:20240116T101803Z
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SUMMARY:Maybe Dick
DESCRIPTION:MAYBE DICK\nBy John Hewer\nBased on the novel ‘Moby-Dick’ by Herman Melville\nDirected by Bruce Knight \nHerman 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’. \nNantucket\, 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. \nAll plot will be lampooned. All jokes will be harpooned. \n“Absolutely brought the house down” – Lincolnshire World \n“‘Carry On Moby Dick'” – North West End\n“You will be hit with wave after wave of silliness\, leaving a warm glow and a great big smile.” – Review Culture\n“You don’t need to know Moby-Dick to get the jokes. And there are plenty of jokes.” – Voicebox\n“This is fun knockabout stuff; we are never more than 30 seconds from the next punchline and Hewer has excellent comic timing and a winning naïveté.” – North West End\n“Hewer manages to play all the parts and maintain narrative coherence along with a stream of jokes and the odd musical interlude.” – Chiswick Calendar\n“The jokes came thick and fast. We left with huge\, aching smiles.” – TheatreFest \nNB: 12 + Age Restriction.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/maybe-dick/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,theatre
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SUMMARY:In Another's Shoes (tickets: £10 each)
DESCRIPTION:“Finding a Voice” Creative Writers Group presents In Another’s Shoes\nFor one night only…\nDon’t miss a unique performance of new writing\nFinding a Voice is a creative writing group\, facilitated by writer/performer Liz Pearce. The group first met as part of the Abergavenny Writing Festival. Since then Finding a Voice have continued to meet\, working with Liz\, using a creative process to stimulate and develop new writing. The group write together and individually\, exploring different themes and finding resonance in personal experience and in the world around us. \nOur performance piece\, In Another’s Shoes is a culmination of this process. \nPlease be aware that this performance contains adult themes and language. \nWriters include: Usha Siret\, Pat Smail\, Susanne Wille\, Linda Owen Jones\, Katherine Tovey\, Debby Spencer\, Helen Northfield\, Ellen Waters and Michelle Pope. \nOur readings will cover the following themes: Identity\, Performance\, Life and Art\, Wishes for the Genie\, Dramatic Starts (I saw her running out the back door\,  The Old Lady Wandered Off)\, Generations\, Tea around the World\, Regret\, Envy\, Potbound/Freedom\, Friendship and The Pandemic. \nTickets: £10 each RSVP below to reserve your ticket(s) & then pay on the door – cash only please!  \nDoors open: 7pm  |  Performance starts: 7.30pm  |  Interval: 20 minutes
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/in-anothers-shoes/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T193000
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SUMMARY:The Play Group presents Play Time
DESCRIPTION:The Play Group presents Play Time by Cecilia Bawler\nThe Play Group are delighted to present the premiere production of Play Time\, the hilarious new comedy.\nIt’s the 1980s\, a time of big hair\, bold fashion choices\, and smiley children’s television programmes. “Play Time” is an institution\, loved by all its young viewers. But behind the scenes\, things aren’t quite as bright and positive as they seem. Can the director keep his feuding presenters in check? Will new blood revive the flagging programme? Can they keep the executive producer from replacing them in the schedule? Does the puppeteer actually know what day it is? And who is Angie anyway?\nContains adult content and some mild swearing.\nThursday 26th October\nFriday 27th October\nSaturday 28th October\n£10\nEntry by pre-booked tickets only\, available via The Play Group’s website:\n\ntheplaygroupabergavenny.co.uk
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-play-group-presents-play-time/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230716T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230716T150000
DTSTAMP:20230516T132205Z
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SUMMARY:The Ultimate Bubble Show
DESCRIPTION:Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment. Join Iain and Ray\, International Bubbleologists and Guinness World Record Holders\, and help them in their quest to discover the ultimate square bubble. \nThe show has a lively and exciting storyline which enthrals and captivates with exciting stunts\, amazing magic and spectacular bubble displays. \nIt’s full of surprises\, audience participation and games with a splash of science suitable for children and adults of all ages with a sense of fun. \nThis is an event you will remember and talk about for years as these are not ordinary bubbles; they’re MASSIVE bubbles\, FIRE bubbles\, EXPLODING bubbles\, STEAM bubbles\, COLOURFUL bubbles\, MICRO bubbles\, PING PONG bubbles\, FAIRGROUND bubbles\, SPACE bubbles\, SNOW bubbles\, SNAKE bubbles and even TASTY bubbles. \nThen there are not one but two beds of nails\, swords\, whips and other anti-bubble obstacles to overcome as we try to find The Ultimate Bubble. \nJoin Iain and Ray and see if they can make THE ULTIMATE SQUARE BUBBLE. \nShow times: 12pm & 2pm\nTICKETS – ADULT £12 CHILDREN £10 \nhttps://melvillecentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ADemoVideo.mp4\n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-ultimate-bubble-show-is-a-joyful-romp-and-artistic-treat-for-all-the-family/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230526T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T213000
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SUMMARY:Suitcase Theatre presents The Good Person of Szechwan
DESCRIPTION:Suitcase Theatre presents The Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt Brecht in a version by Tony Kushner.\nSuitcase Theatre Company presents Bertolt Brecht’s classic exploration of the clash between money and morals.\nHow is it possible to be good and survive in a society where everybody is out to make a fast buck?\nPerformed in a new version by the American dramatist\, Tony Kushner (best known for “Angels in America”).\nThursday May 25th\nFriday May 26th\nSaturday May 27th\n \n£11  \nEntry by pre-booked tickets only\, available via the Company’s website: \nwww.suitcasetheatrecompany.com \n  \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/suitcase-theatre-abergavenny-presents-the-good-person-of-szechwan/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:Event,theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230421T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230421T213000
DTSTAMP:20230322T112936Z
CREATED:20230317T140250Z
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic - Part of Abergavenny Writing Festival
DESCRIPTION:As part of Abergavenny Writing Festival we’re celebrating inclusivity and diversity in the world of writing in Wales.\nThe Writing Festival kicks off social proceedings with an accessible spoken-word open-mic event here in the cosy and easy to access bar area.  The event will be hybrid so both audience and participants are able to join either in person or via a zoom link.  There will be closed captioning and BSL interpretation for the performance.\nThis event is delivered with the support of write4word through its ‘Press Speak Not Delete’ project\, creating a hybrid of physical performance and digital channels to develop a more diverse and accessible arts sector. \nThe open-mic programme is limited to 8 participants in the physical venue and 8 participants on-line. Performance slots are 4 minutes in length. \nGeneral entry £5\, entry for participants is also £5 but includes an additional complimentary ticket for a friend or family member. Please contact dominic@write4word.org to book a slot. \nClick this link to buy tickets
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/spoken-word-open-mic-melville/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,community,Event,music,Poetry,storytelling,talks,theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T150000
DTSTAMP:20230124T110433Z
CREATED:20230120T125342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T110433Z
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SUMMARY:The Tap Dancing Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard thousands of stories written about The Moon but now the time has come to hear his magical\, mystical story about a young tap dancer who he watches at night.\nMixing up tap dance\, stunning puppetry\, live ukulele-ing and a beautiful story\, The Tap Dancing Mermaid is the\nsmash hit solo production from Tessa Bide Productions Ltd and it will make you want to stick\n50ps to your shoes and join in! \nGather round\, gather round for the Moon’s magical\, mystical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night. Marina Skippett creeps out of her house every night to shuffle and stomp on the boardwalk to the sounds of the sea. She can’t tap dance at home anymore since her evil\, tractor-sized Aunty banned it\, threatening to feed Marina’s dinners to the dog! But then\, one moonlit night\, Marina meets a mysterious\, watery boy called Leo\nswimming in the sea and her life is never the same again! \nThe “truly amazing one woman power house” Tessa Bide brings you her celebrated devised solo production\, called “just everything a children’s theatre experience should be” (Childplays). There are stunning puppets\, original live music to sing along to and tap dancing that will make you want to stick 50ps to your shoes and join in! For everyone aged 3 to 133. \nClick here to take a peek at The Tap Dancing Mermaid \nTickets: \nAdult: £9\nChildren (up to 12yrs): £5\nFamily (2 adults & 2 children): £25 \nCall 01873 853167 or email melvillecamanager@gmail.com to reserve your ticket.\nLimited Tickets.  Tickets on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-tap-dancing-mermaid/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,community,Event,music,storytelling,theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230211T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230211T210000
DTSTAMP:20230104T152744Z
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SUMMARY:Love Bites
DESCRIPTION:An evening of entertainment to tickle your funny bones and provide an alternative to the Valentines Day satin hearted madness. \nDishes of drama with all the flavours of love; bitter\, sweet and sour. \nClick here for tickets
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/love-bites/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221202T130000
DTSTAMP:20221125T134817Z
CREATED:20220429T100953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T134817Z
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SUMMARY:Corws - The Blodeuo Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Corws/Chorus\nThe culmination of a year long story\, Corws gives each participant the chance\nto share their own story\, dream or imagining.  Focussing on our core emotions\, these\nunique performances convey genuine expressed creativity in movement words and music.\nAddressing core questions such as; what makes you feel happy\,  uneasy or courageous?\nWe are taken on walks through many landscapes\, showcasing the depth and breath of the\nhuman experience.  \nThe Blodeuo Theatre Company\nBlodeuo Theatre Company brings together over 20 participants of diverse ability\nand endeavours to tell their stories.  Hosted at The Melville Theatre and held by a\ngroup of committed and enthusiastic facilitators\, the company takes its name from\nthe drama group’s first performance which told the ancient Welsh story of Blodeuwedd;\nSomewhere near Castell Mur\, overlooking Trawsfynydd\, she was created from flowers\nby magicians as related in the fourth branch of the Mabinogi. \nPlease note: This event is invite only\nFor more information call 01873853167 or email melvillecamanager@gmail.com \nThis project is kindly sponsored by The Arts Council of Wales.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-blodeuo-project/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,theatre
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