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  • Allan Yn Y Fan

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

    Since their formation in 1996 Allan Yn Y Fan has carved out a reputation as one of Wales’ foremost traditional bands, with an impressive catalogue of concert, twmpath, festival and recorded work, as well as a number of European tours to their credit. The multi-instrumental sextet, as famed now for their ‘beautiful vocals’ as for their ‘fiery instrumentals’, breathe life into the traditional songs and music of Wales as well as writing their own tunes inspired by their homeland and travels. Internationally Allan Yn Y Fan has performed at Festival Interceltique Lorient in Brittany, and at venues in France, Ireland, Luxembourg, [...]

    £12.00

  • Tributaries, Monk and Beyond

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

    The ensemble will explore Monk’s iconic harmonies and rhythms, adding a contemporary twist to his timeless music. This performance promises bold improvisations and fresh interpretations, making it a must-see for jazz lovers. Released in 1959, Straight No Chaser is a landmark album in jazz history, showcasing Monk’s unique approach to harmony, rhythm, and improvisation. The ensemble will delve into tracks like the titular Straight No Chaser and In Walked Bud, infusing these timeless pieces with their own creative twists while honouring Monk’s ground-breaking sound. Elliot Warburton: Piano Coren Sithers: Saxes Sabina Turvey: Bass Liz Exell: Drums

  • An Enemy of the People

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

    Suitcase Theatre Company presents "An Enemy of the People" on Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd May, 7.30pm. This production will feature a new version of Henrik Ibsen's classic drama, created by William Gilbert. Set in a small market town in Wales (not very different from Abergavenny) the play tells the story of the local GP, Dr Tomos Hopkins, whose patients start to present with all the symptoms of a waterborne disease. He tests the local river and the lab reports reveal the truth - sewage in the water. But when he tries to bring this health hazard to the attention of [...]

  • TangleJack

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

    After three decades of making music together, John-Paul Davies and Duncan Leigh have perfected their unique, acoustic, double-duet sound. Through tight two-part harmonising and intricate, interweaving guitar lines TangleJack conjure an extraordinary four part texture. And it is on stage that the chemistry behind the TangleJack sound can really be seen. Sharing a history that began some 30 years ago, as the arty outsiders in the brass bands of the South Wales valleys, John-Paul and Duncan formed a friendship that outlasted their teenage rock band years, as well as the jazz and classical meanderings of their studies, to return to their [...]

    £12.00

  • Poetry Upstairs (Phil Bowen & JLM Morton)

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

    Phil Bowen is a poet, performer, biographer and playwright. Salt published Nowhere's Far - New & Selected Poems in 2008. His biography of the Mersey Poets, A Gallery to Play To was republished by Liverpool University Press also in 2008. His plays include A Handful of Rain, (an imagined meeting between Bob Dylan and Dylan Thomas), and Anything But Love, an adaptation of the writings of Dorothy Parker and the lyrics of Dorothy Fields. His poem 'Blue Docs' won The Quaterly Prize for the 2023 Spring Issue of The Lyric (est 1921) Recent work includes 'Love Somehow' – a multi award [...]

  • METTLE

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

    “Mettle” Written and performed by Nicholas Collett and directed by Gavin Robertson. Following the performance of “The Ghost Of A Smile”, award-winning solo performer Nicholas Collett (British Arrows Best Actor, Special Performance Award World Duo Festival, Seoul South Korea, Best Theatre Award Adelaide Fringe 2023) tells the story of his father’s service during the Atlantic Convoys of World War Two. A true odyssey, that takes us from Sheffield to Liverpool to Nova Scotia, Boston to West Africa and home again, amidst the constant threat of U-Boat attack and treacherous weather. Physical theatre and storytelling, with a dramatic soundscape and 40’s music, [...]

    £12.00

  • Poetry Upstairs with Michael W Thomas & Emily Cotterill

    Michael W. Thomas’s latest poetry collection is A Time for Such a Word (Black Pear Press). His latest novel is The Erkeley Shadows (KDP / Swan Village Reporter). His work has appeared in, among others, The Antioch Review, Critical Survey, The London Magazine and the TLS. He is on the editorial board of Crossroads: A Journal of English Studies (University of Bialystok, Poland).   Emily Cotterill is a Cardiff based poet, originally from Alfreton in Derbyshire. Her debut collection Significant Wow was published by Seren in February 2025. The collection explores themes of celebrity, story-telling and pop culture. The collection follows the 2019 pamphlet The Day of the Flying Ants (smith|doorstop) which was part of [...]

  • Dawn

    Melville Centre 5 Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    A short film set in the 1990s about a woman called Dawn, inspired by Alan Bennett's Talking Heads.

    Get Tickets £5.00

  • Albino Frogs “Are Back”

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

    The Albino Frogs come back to the Melville after their successful performance last September. Back by popular demand, the boys are happy to be included in the first Melville Festival. Dancers be prepared for funky grooves. Listeners take in the lush chords and melodies associated with their original songs. These together with their light hearted approach to the gig, serve up plenty to tickle yer fancy. Be there or be square!

    £8.00

  • Hummadruz UV Fire Labyrinth

    Melville Centre 5 Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

    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

    £5.00
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