Dawn
Melville Centre 5 Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomA short film set in the 1990s about a woman called Dawn, inspired by Alan Bennett's Talking Heads.
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Albino Frogs “Are Back”
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomThe 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 KingdomFace 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
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A Poet’s Life – Poetry Workshops
Explore the Art and Passion of Poetry Course Description: Dive into the world of poetry with A Poet’s Life, a course designed for aspiring poets. Explore poetic forms, creative expression, and engage in the life of influential poet, playwright and artivist, Mark Christmas, who will be on hand to offer encouragement in developing your own, unique poetic voice. The course is limited to a group of 6 people and offers opportunity to write then read your work (if you want to). Please bring all of your own writing material and implements, tea and coffee will be supplied at a minimal cost. [...]
A Weak and Feeble Woman (Script in hand readthrough performance)
PLEASE NOTE: This is a script in hand readthrough performance. Olivia Henly is doing a Masters' in feminist history, busy preparing for her upcoming presentation about the sexual identity of Queen Elizabeth I. Having been abandoned by her father as a teenager, Liv lives alone with her stepmother Alison, and aside from her on/off boyfriend Jesse has no social life to speak of. When Liv meets Poppy, a beautiful and mysterious young woman, her understanding of her identity becomes confused, as the boundaries between where she ends and Elizabeth I starts begin to break down. July 18th 19:30 show starts £5
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Lost Treasure: Youth summer school
Melville Centre 5 Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomFor more information contact Junior at 074481 33152
Black Mountain Jazz Presents: Ursula Harrison & Sylvie Noble
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomWe’re thrilled to welcome two extraordinary young artists to the BMJ stage! Ursula Harrison – BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024 winner, renowned composer and bassist, with performances across Europe alongside ensembles like the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the JM Jazz World Orchestra. Sylvie Noble – A rising star in UK jazz vocals, known for her soulful storytelling and adventurous improvisation, with standout shows at venues like Pizza Express Soho and The Vortex. Since meeting on the vibrant South Wales jazz scene, this dynamic duo has created magic together — and now they’re recording their debut album this summer. Don’t miss [...]
Queering the TARDIS- Doctor Who and LGBTQ+ representation
Melville Centre 5 Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomNB: Tickets Available at the Door A look at the Queerness of Doctor Who, from ideas of chosen family, through to Queer aliens and LGBTQ+ companions. With particular reflection on the Russell T Davies era (s) and the shift towards deliberate, visible Queerness in Doctor Who. A conversation around representation and why it matters, the impact on a generation of Doctor Who fans, and where the show can go from here to continue pushing LGBTQ+ representation across time and space. Hosted by Emily Garside, author of Queer Aliens and Gay Folks, How Russell T Davies cahnged TV. Emily Garside [...]
£10.00
John Higgs talk
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomNB: Tickets Available at the door John Higgs is an English writer, novelist, journalist and cultural historian. The work of Higgs has been published in the form of novels (under the pseudonym JMR Higgs), biographies and works of cultural history. He will be talking about his most recent book about the history of Doctor Who titled: Exterminate/Regenerate: The Story of Doctor Who
£15.00
Jon Crespo Quartet – Beyond Armstrong
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomJon Crespo is a musician with vast global performance and touring experience. His credits include Lenny Kravitz, The Beach Boys, The Box Tops, KC and the Sunshine Band, The Platters, Michael Ball and Gareth Gates. Beyond Armstrong is a unique tribute to trumpets players who were inspired by and appeared on the jazz scene after Louis Armstrong. Arguably, one would suggest that modern jazz trumpet playing owes its roots and influences to him. In some way, every trumpet player owes approach, understanding and their sound to Armstrong. This tribute will explore and pay homage to some of those players - including [...]
