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SUMMARY:Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball - Poems of a Space
DESCRIPTION:Poems of a Space\, is the second album from the guitarist\nJason Ball and bassist Aidan Thorne. All of the compositions\non this album were written\, arranged\, recorded and mixed\nby the duo.\nThe concept of the album was to invoke nostalgia\, rekindle a\nmemory of a time and/or place. The pieces are engulfed in a\nfog of guitar ambience and measured 6 string bass\ntextures.\nAs with their previous release\, Archwilio’r Traddodiad |\nExploring the Tradition\, there is an emphasis on experiences\nwithin the Welsh landscape. The song Banc Y Celyn\, refers to\nthe hill overlooking Aidans home in Powys. And the track\nClouds\, was written after a hike up the Sugar Loaf near\nAbergavenny.\nDeeply rooted in jazz\, the style carefully glides between\nwritten and improvised elements. Some of the compositions\nwere realised and refined from recordings of loose jam\nsessions. One may hear nods to influences from 70’s ECM\nrecords such as Terje Rypdall or Bill Frisell. \n  \n“……. A fantastic deep dive into lesser-\nknown Welsh folk tunes”\nArchwilio’r Traddodiad | Exploring the\nTradition\nJude Rodgers\, The Guardian \n“An unforgettable musical experience”\n**** Ian Mann\, Jazzmann Blog \n“……… a beguiling instrumental set that\ntransmogrifies folk songs into delicate\,\nexploratory improvisations. Throughout\,\ncombining a resonating bowed bass with\nguitar work redolent of John McLaughlin on\nMiles Davis’ In a Silent Way. Praise\,\nindeed!”\nTim Cumming\, Songlines
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/aidan-thorne-and-jason-ball-poems-of-a-space/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz,music
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SUMMARY:Gentle Angry Women
DESCRIPTION:On 5 September 1981 a march led by a small group of women arrived at RAF Greenham Common to protest at a decision to place US nuclear cruise missiles at the base.    In 2021 a group of young activists recreated the original march from Cardiff to Greenham Common\, and they invited women to join them along the way.  This film documents their walk\, and the impact it had on them.  They ask why they hadn’t known about the Greenham Common camps before\, and how women’s history is so often overlooked or minimised.  One of the three young women\, Poppy\, will join us at the Melville for a Q&A session.  A busload of women from Abergavenny joined the first day of the march in August 2021\, from Cardiff to Newport\, so expect to see familiar faces on screen.  And the white peace doves created by Abergavenny people on their way to the anti-Iraq war demo have a starring role throughout the film.” \nTrailer: \nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1BYBFEb0KUEJgcdOwuCBDDG_UqY-MyBwO/view?pli=1 \n  \ncontact point: Ann Davison\, annd5157@gmail.com\, 07789 546654 \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/gentle-angry-women/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:film
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T210000
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SUMMARY:John Bevan: Team Player – from Lions to League
DESCRIPTION:A new play by Mari Lloyd \n“To us\, it’s not just a game\, it’s who we are. \n”It’s 1971. \nMargaret Thatcher becomes known as the ‘Milk Snatcher’. ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ is nominated for 10 BAFTAs…And the British Lions with 13 Welsh players do something that has never been done before…and never repeated since. They defeat the mighty All Blacks on their own turf in New Zealand. \nImagine\, like John Bevan\, that you are 20 years old\, and part of that phenomenal success. How does that feel? And what happens afterwards? Within two years John Bevan leaves Union for League and a new life. What is he searching for? And will he find it? Could ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ inspire change? Or is this the end of a dream. \nMari Lloyd’s new solo play explores the triumphs and challenges of three years in the sporting career of Welsh rugby player John Bevan\, as it chronicles the Test series in Australia and New Zealand in 1971 and the period which followed in 1973 when John left the success of his rugby union roots to “go north” for a job to play rugby league for Warrington. \nThis is the new production from the team behind the acclaimed\, award nominated Still Here named by The Edit as one of ‘The Top 20 Shows We Saw Across Wales’ in 2025. \nWritten by Mari Lloyd | Directed by Julia Stubbs Produced by Still Here Productions in association with 20 South Street and Grey Swan With Scott Gutteridge as John Bevan \nCritical Acclaim for our previous production “Still Here is not just a play – it’s an experience that lingers in the heart long after you leave the theatre. Mari Lloyd’s work stands as a testament to the enduring power of Welsh storytelling to connect\, challenge\, and inspire Welsh writers to pick up the mantle and forget their own stories of what it means to be Welsh.” The Edit “English-speaking Welsh theatre has been scared of showcasing Welsh people for a long time; it’s exciting to see a company not only doing it but doing it well.” ★★★★ Buzz Magazine “incredibly powerful” ★★★★ Everything Theatre “hugely enjoyable” ★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions \nTickets: £15.00 | Running Time: 95 minutes (plus interval ) followed by a post-show Q&A (free) \nContent Information: brief strong language\, references to isolation and loneliness | Age Guidance: 12+
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/john-bevan-team-player-from-lions-to-league/
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 Travelling Riverside Blues Show
DESCRIPTION:Join two fine blues musicians and enjoy an evening listening to the sounds and tales of the Mississippi. The simple sound of acoustic guitar and vocal brings the Delta to life\, celebrating the power and energy of the bluesmen who created the musical legend. \nThis early raw style – just traditional guitar and vocal – formed the foundation of modern blues music. This show weaves a story of hopes and dreams\, hardship and poverty through soulful and passionate music\, along with tales bringing those times and people to life. \nSit back and enjoy The Travelling Riverside Blues Show on a journey through the Delta. \n  \nRemi Harris is a Jazz & Blues guitarist from the UK whose playing draws inspiration from artists such as Django Reinhardt\, Peter Green\, Wes Montgomery\, Robert Johnson.\nFrom the age of seven he has dedicated himself to a life of guitar playing which has taken him from busking on the streets of his local towns to performing at many prestigious venues and events around the world\, including Buckingham Palace\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with Jamie Cullum\, as well as appearing on national radio and television. \n“Remi Harris is one of the great guitarists we have in this country\, an absolutely extraordinary musician” Jamie Cullum\, BBC Radio 2 \n“a brilliant guitar player”  Cerys Matthews\, BBC Radio 2 & BBC 6 Music \n“Brilliant!!!! Your playing is spectacular.” Peter Frampton \n  \nRoger Keenan is a seasoned vocalist who has his roots firmly anchored in the blues. This is the blues of not just the Delta\, Chicago\, and elsewhere in the USA but also the blues of Ealing\, Dartford and wherever else formed the British Blues Boom of the 60’s and beyond. From playing in the vibrant music scene of the late 1960s to performing in Shrewsbury Abbey or Weston Park Hall\, Roger has always stayed true to his roots – the Blues. \n“Charismatic vocalist Roger Keenan commanded the stage throughout\, his voice rich and soulful\, guiding the crowd through classics like ‘The Thrill has Gone’”\nThe Edge Arts Centre \n“Roger led the way… seamlessly weaving narratives with soulful performances. Roger’s vocal delivery was impeccable\, perfectly capturing the raw emotion and depth of the genre.” Cube Theatre Malvern
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-travelling-riverside-blues-show/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:Blues,music
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SUMMARY:The Nat King Cole Live Experience
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with The Nat King Cole Live Experience\, a heartfelt tribute to the timeless music of the legendary Nat King Cole. \nThis outstanding four-piece ensemble faithfully recreates the distinctive sound of the original Nat King Cole Trio\, featuring the classic lineup of piano\, double bass\, jazz guitar\, and lead vocals. Their performance takes audiences on a musical journey from the 1940s through to the 1960s\, celebrating Cole’s most loved songs including “Straighten Up and Fly Right\,” “Route 66\,” “Nature Boy\,” “Mona Lisa\,” “Unforgettable\,” “Let There Be Love\,” and “L-O-V-E.” \nThe musicians—Mark Sambell (piano)\, Mike Frost (guitar)\, Bill Fletcher (double bass)\, and Mark Stevens (vocals)—are highly respected figures on the South Wales jazz scene\, renowned for their exceptional skill and artistry. Based in Cardiff and Penarth\, they bring authenticity\, warmth\, and effortless charm to every performance. \nNat King Cole remains one of the most celebrated singers and jazz musicians of the 20th century. His music continues to inspire listeners of all ages—truly “kids from 1 to 92.” As he sings in his hit “The Christmas song”.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-nat-king-cole-live-experience/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Readings & Music in aid of FLOW
DESCRIPTION:Supporting people facing mental health challenges\, including those affected by PTSD\, bereavement\, war\, and other trauma.\nFLOW provides a safe and welcoming space where individuals can share their feelings and experiences through poetry\, stories\, letters\, and lyrics.\nMembers are encouraged to read and support one another’s writing\, creating a community built on understanding and shared expression.\nParticipation is free through the FLOW website\, where contributors can upload their work for others to read and comment on\, with some pieces even finding their way into published collections.\nTonight’s readings celebrate the power of words to heal\, connect\, and give voice to experience.\nWe thank you for joining us.\n\n\nMac Macdonald \nCEO\nForces Literary Organisation Worldwide
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/readings-music-in-aid-of-flow/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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