• The Caucasian Chalk Circle – a play with songs by Bertolt Brecht

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

    Abergavenny's Suitcase Theatre Company presents another classic of modern theatre, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Bertolt Brecht's heartfelt drama of love and compassion. When war breaks out in the fictional country of Grusinia, the wife of the governor of the city of Nuka has only one thought on her mind - saving her own skin, and the contents of her expensive wardrobe. She flees, leaving her baby son, Michael, behind. Grusha, a kitchen maid, picks up the baby to save it. And thus begins a story of passion and emotions as Grusha fights to preserve the life of the baby whom no one else [...]

  • The Songs of Nick Drake

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

    River Man - Northern Sky - Fruit Tree - Day is Done - Things behind the Sun and more Keith James Voice and unusually tuned acoustic Guitars Richie Cotterill Flutes and harmony Vocals Nick Drake is the most unique, haunting and imaginative musician that truly touched our souls. This concert is not only a devotional representation but a ‘hands-on’ performance of emotional connection.   Natural, effortless musicians, Keith and Richie bring you this immaculately crafted concert, alternating between four finely tuned acoustic guitars and Flutes of different character and pitch to bring you an evening of these timeless, cherished songs; words [...]