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SUMMARY:Keith James - The Songs of Nick Drake
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE PERFORMANCE IS UNFORTUNATELY CANCELLED DUE TO SUDDEN ILLNESS OF PERFORMER. \n  \n  \nKeith James\nA haunting and immaculately crafted concert\nThe Songs of Nick Drake \nNick Drake is the most revered and loved of all this country’s Singer-\nSongwriters. He has given us timeless songs that shed all the tears of life\nwithin their fragile yet perfect lines. He recorded three cherished Albums\nbetween 1969 and 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day. After\nhis tragic death in 1974 aged only 26 his music almost disappeared into\nobscurity. Now\, thanks to a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide\nre-evaluation of his genius Nick Drake has become a national treasure.\nSeveral meticulously compiled Biographies look at every aspect of Nick’s life\nand music\, throwing light on many shadowy corners of mystery and\nsupposition.\nTwo decades have now passed since Singer/Guitarist Keith James first\nparalysed the whole Country with his stunningly beautiful series of concerts.\nHe was the first artist ever to bring this intriguingly fragile music to Theatres\nand Arts Venues across the UK in its pure live concert form. The result was\nsix years of highly acclaimed tours amounting to over 1000 concerts in\nvenues across the UK\, Ireland\, Holland\, France\, Italy and Spain including all of\nNick’s Schools and Colleges – even Glastonbury Festival. \n‘Musicians brave enough to make the music they really believe in. Keith James is one of these’\nBob Harris \n‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’\nThe Independent \n‘A fresh and powerful approach to these wonderful songs’\nPatrick Humphries – Nick Drake biographer \n“An absolute must” Mark Radcliffe – BBC Radio \nwww.keith-james.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/keith-james-the-songs-of-nick-drake/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Catalogue
DESCRIPTION:What is included in the price of your ticket for “A Christmas Catalogue”?\n\n\n1. A full evening of comic entertainment on a Christmas theme.\n2. A GOODY BAG for every audience member.\n3. A smug sense of self satisfaction from the knowledge that you’ve done your bit for charity. ALL profits will be donated to Velindre Cancer Care.\n4. A chance to hear some unusually rude Christmas songs.\n5. An aching face from the smiling and laughing.\n\n\nNot bad for £15! Get your tickets now from www.theplaygroupabergavenny.co.uk\n\n\n(This performance includes some swearing\, therefore we suggest an age suitability of 16+)
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/a-christmas-catalogue/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241221T153000
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SUMMARY:Louby Lou Stories - A Snow Dream
DESCRIPTION:You can now purchase your seats to our festive show ‘A Snow Dream’ at the lovely little Melville Centre-Abergavenny on Saturday 21st December. \n\n\nBook: www.ticketsource.co.uk/loubyloustories \n\n\nTickets are all priced at £10 per seat for both adults & children as there is only a limited capacity within the theatre itself. \n\n\nThe recommended age is 3 to 10 years. \n\n\nRunning time is approximately 45/50 minutes.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/louby-lou-stories-a-snow-dream/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T210000
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SUMMARY:BMJ Collective and guest Gethin Liddington celebrate
DESCRIPTION:BMJ Collective and guest Gethin LiddingtonSunday 9th February 2025: 7pmMelville Centre\, Abergavenny\n\n\nOur mid-month early start event sees BMJ Collective welcome special guest Gethin Liddington on trumpet\, with a Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker set.\nwww.youtube.com/watch?v=PVLfFXbgsy4\nThe Gerry Mulligan-Chet Baker Quartet revolutionized jazz in 1952 with its piano-less\, counterpoint-driven style. Mulligan’s compositions and Baker’s natural interplay created the foundation of the West Coast sound. Their recordings\, like “Bernie’s Tune\,” showcased simplicity\, subtlety\, and innovation\, defining cool jazz.\nThis exciting session includes guest Gethin Liddington who studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama between 1989 and 1993 and now teaches trumpet there.\nHis versatility and wide experience has seen him working with a number of top musicians\, including (to name a few) the Syd Lawrence Orchestra\, Pasadena Roof Orchestra\, Blue Harlem\, Keith Tippett\, Paula Gardiner Katherine Jenkins and the Welsh National Opera.\nHe has also performed on radio and TV sessions\, as well as featuring on film soundtracks.\nThis event will be an exciting an interesting collaboration.\nJack Mac – sax and vocalsRyan Thrupp – drumsNick Kacal – bassGethin Liddington – trumpet
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-collective-and-guest-gethin-liddington-celebrate/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BMJ presents : Eddie Gripper & Alex Clarke Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A date for your diaryMusic link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tizKFYvY7tE\n\nAfter a short stint of gigs in 2023\, the quartet reunites for a swift\, heavy hitting UK tour of hard-bop and feel good swing.\nBMJ are delighted to welcome two rising stars back to Abergavenny and the club where these two fine musicians first met.\nAs a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020\, winner of the Rising Star category in the 2019 British Jazz Awards and nominee in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2021 & 2022\, Alex Clarke is known to be one of the most in-demand and versatile saxophonists to have emerged on the British jazz scene. Praised for her intelligent ear for harmony and a deep knowledge of repertoire across a variety of styles\, Alex’s sound is steeped in the tradition of swing and bebop\, “leaving the listener captivated by every phrase and nuance” (Jazz Views).\nHaving “already garnered comparisons with the greats” (Jazzwise) after the release of his debut album ‘Home’\, Eddie Gripper has been rapidly establishing himself as another young contender on the national jazz circuit. He has worked as a performer\, promoter and producer alongside top musicians in his field\, including Huw Warren\, Iain Ballamy\, Laura Jurd\, Alex Merritt and Yuri Golubev. As a composer\, he has collaborated with Welsh folk artist Angharad Jenkins in a handful of projects\, exploring the various aspects of folk\, jazz and contemporary classical traditions.\nThe quartet itself also features Nick Kacal (Double Bass) and Partrick Barrett-Donlon (Kit).
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-eddie-gripper-alex-clarke-quartet/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T220000
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SUMMARY:Benefit night featuring Skylark\, The Quiet Ranters & The Bodhi Medlars
DESCRIPTION:This is a Benefit Gig for the Welsh Refugee Council.\nHaving fled devastating and dangerous conditions in their own countries\, refugees often face hostility and hardship in the countries they hoped to find sanctuary in.\nThe Welsh Refugee Council works to support Asylum seekers and Refugees in Wales to build their lives here.\n“Welsh Refugee Council is the beginning of the end of the trauma.  It is where the running stops and recovery starts”\nWRC help people to find a place to stay\, work to support themselves\, access to English classes\, legal advice and so forth.\n\nPerformances by:\n\nThe Quiet Ranters\n\nThe Quiet Ranters are a 4 piece acappella group blending styles and languages.\nThey sing songs of Revolution\, Hope\, Peace and Humour in an engaging and uplifting performance .\n\nThe Bodhi Medlars\n\nThe Bodhi Medlars are a saxophone\, fiddle and accordion Trio playing Eastern European songs from Hungary to Turkey and Greece. Fast\, furious and fun!\n\nSkylark\n\nSkylark are sax\, vocals and guitar playing jazz and world music grooves\, including Latin and African.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/benefit-night-featuring-skylark-the-quiet-ranters-the-bodhi-medlars/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T153000
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SUMMARY:Grandma's Gingerbread Tale
DESCRIPTION:Think you know the story of the Gingerbread Man? Well think again\, as we bring you a brand new twist on this classic tale. Grandma is busily baking in her kitchen\, when one of her Gingerbread unexpectedly springs to life. After chasing it down\, the pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to outsmart the cunning Mr Fox.\n\nTickets will be available to purchase via our ticket website…\n\nwww.ticketsource.co.uk/loubyloustories
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/grandmas-gingerbread-tale/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250308T213000
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SUMMARY:St David's Day Tour with Aidan Thorne & Jason Ball
DESCRIPTION:Aidan Thorne – Double bass/ambience machine\n \nJason Ball – Guitars /ambience machine\n\nJason and Aidan have worked together in different settings for over 15 years. To celebrate St. Davids Day this year they are releasing their first album together ‘Expanding upon Tradition : Ehangu’r Traddodiad’ on Cambrian Record. The music is en exploration of Welsh folk tunes using elements of improvisation\, jazz and minimalism under an ambient backdrop. \n\n\n“Aidan Thorne’s cascading notes on the bass were enough to give you pause\, make you hold your breath. ”\nNation Cymru\n\n“A versatile and imaginative soloist with a contemporary jazz guitar style that is very much his own”  Ian Mann
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/st-davids-day-tour-with-aidan-thorne-jason-ball/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T153950Z
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SUMMARY:The BMJazz Collective and Guest jazz pianist/vocalist Hilary Cameron
DESCRIPTION:Singer\, pianist\, and Manhattan School of Music\, New York graduate Hilary Cameron blends Latin jazz with the soulful style of Joni Mitchell. In-demand across London and the US\, Hilary has performed at top venues like Ronnie Scott’s and Smalls NYC. Known for her role as an accompanist\, this rare performance with the BMJazz Collective at Black Mountain Jazz gives audiences a chance to see her shine as the featured guest. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear why Hilary is so highly regarded in the jazz world!\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRMaF78B6Jo\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6ncFh2Ap1c
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-bmjazz-collective-and-guest-jazz-pianist-vocalist-hilary-cameron/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T213000
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SUMMARY:Swing from Paris
DESCRIPTION:Swing from Paris are a quartet inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s\, ’40s and ’50s: Benny Goodman and Charlie Christian meets Django Reinhardt\, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. Their Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing has been delighting audiences for over 15 years: from major jazz festivals including the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine\, to the BBC’s Hairy Bikers and the opening of the award-winning Gloucester Services. Expect stylish jazz and vintage swing. They enjoy creating and playing their own arrangements of music they love\, mostly inspired by the swing era: including music by Gershwin\, Piazzolla\, Benny Goodman\, Django Reinhardt\, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. The band started out of a chance meeting of Andy Bowen and Fenner Curtis\, when they both sat in at a Birmingham University jazz club jam session. Already fans of the music of the guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli\, they started a group and began playing regularly across their home county of Gloucestershire. Following formative years as a dedicated Django Reinhardt ensemble\, they widened their repertoire to include many other greats of the era and beyond – and welcomed members Sam Hughes on guitar and Tomasz Williams on double bass in the late 2010s. Their latest recording together is I Love Paris (2024)\, available digitally and on CD. Audience comments: “A truly spectacular and accomplished group” “Fabulous musicians\, fabulous arrangements. Can’t recommend enough!” “Highly recommended. Wonderful performance” Reviews ★ ★ ★ ★ “their love for\, and knowledge of\, their chosen material is wide and deep\, but nevertheless they put their own stamp on it” – THE JAZZ MANN “Excellent band … diverse numbers\, smart arrangements … symphonious violin\, soulful guitar and heart-rending bass” – Jazz Journal “awe-inspiring…The band members have real rapport” – Swindon Link
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/swing-from-paris-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T220000
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SUMMARY:BMJ presents Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty
DESCRIPTION:With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres\, head-bobbing grooves\, and immersive soundscapes\, this ground-breaking ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional music to create a fresh\, modern sound that captivates and inspires. \nDescribed as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious\,’ Al Swinger’s Pointless Beauty aims to do more than entertain – its mission is to gently restore mental health and emotional independence through the transformative power of music and art. \nFeel the rhythms\, surrender to the soundscape\, lose yourself in a tapestry of deep groove and ethereal texture. \nAl Swainger – Bass and Electronics\nJon Clark – Drums and Triggers\nGary Bamford – Keys\nGary Alesbrook – Flugel \n‘Musically ambitious\, adventurous and imaginative…played with style and panache’ – Theo Travis (Soft Machine\, Steven Wilson) \n‘Swainger has a knack for writing catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away…highly recommended’ – Nick Lea (Jazz Views) \n‘An eclectic range of jazz styles…musically adventurous…’ – London Jazz News
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-al-swaingers-pointless-beauty/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T213000
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SUMMARY:Allan Yn Y Fan
DESCRIPTION:Since their formation in 1996 Allan Yn Y Fan has carved out a reputation as one of\nWales’ foremost traditional bands\, with an impressive catalogue of concert\, twmpath\,\nfestival and recorded work\, as well as a number of European tours to their credit.\nThe multi-instrumental sextet\, as famed now for their ‘beautiful vocals’ as for their ‘fiery\ninstrumentals’\, breathe life into the traditional songs and music of Wales as well as\nwriting their own tunes inspired by their homeland and travels.\nInternationally Allan Yn Y Fan has performed at Festival Interceltique Lorient in Brittany\,\nand at venues in France\, Ireland\, Luxembourg\, Switzerland\, Belgium and Austria\, as\nwell as successfully touring in Germany and the Czech Republic.\nFestival appearances in the UK include Glasgow’s Celtic Connections\, Trowbridge\nVillage Pump\, Bromyard\, Beverley\, Fylde\, Middlewich Folk & Boat\, Tredegar House\,\nFire in the Mountain\, Shepley Spring and Fishguard as well as the world-famous\nLlangollen International Eisteddfod and the Royal Welsh Show. Along the way they\nhave also made a number of radio and television appearances. Since 2003 Allan Yn Y\nFan has released 6 albums and one EP on the Steam Pie Label\, all of which have\nreceived terrific critical acclaim.\nAllan Yn Y Fan has undertaken major theatre tours of Wales supporting the release of\ntheir ‘Pwnco” and ‘NEWiD’ albums and in 2014 they received a PRSF/St David’s Hall\ncommission to compose new music with fellow Welsh musicians DnA (Delyth &\nAngharad Jenkins) performed at the first Folk Day at the Welsh Proms that summer.\nWhile concert and festival work is the band’s main focus they haven’t forgotten their\nroots and still enjoy playing for twmpaths\, as well as for private\, corporate and public\nevents. In 2016 they even had 20\,000 people dancing in Cardiff’s Bute Park as part of\nthe mammoth Roald Dahl centenary ‘City of the Unexpected’ celebrations and in 2022\nworked with National Dance Company Wales on PARTi\, their community celebration of\ndance production.\nALLAN YN Y FAN is – Scott Baker – guitar\, bass ukulele; Emma Farnsworth – fiddle;\nChris Jones – accordion\, flute\, low D whistle\, vocals; Catrin O’Neill – lead vocals\,\nbodhran\, guitarlele; Linda Simmonds – mandolin\, octave mandola\, bodhran\, vocals;\nKate Strudwick – flute\, alto-flute; recorders\, whistle\, vocals.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/allan-yn-y-fan/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211920
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SUMMARY:Tributaries\, Monk and Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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. \nReleased in 1959\, Straight No Chaser is a landmark album in jazz history\, showcasing Monk’s unique approach to harmony\, rhythm\, and improvisation. \nThe 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. \nElliot Warburton: Piano\nCoren Sithers: Saxes\nSabina Turvey: Bass\nLiz Exell: Drums
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/tributaries-monk-and-beyond/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T213000
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SUMMARY:An Enemy of the People
DESCRIPTION: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 the local authorities\, he finds  that whistleblowers are not always appreciated\, let alone supported. In his fight to bring the truth to light\, Dr Hopkins realises that those in positions of power in the town see him as an enemy of the people.\n\nTickets (on sale from the start of April) are available from the company’s website: www.suitcasetheatrecompany.com. Adults: £12. Under 18s: £6. Entry by pre-booked tickets only.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/an-enemy-of-the-people/
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:20250510T193000
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SUMMARY:TangleJack
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSharing 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 folk rock roots as musicians well-travelled. Having spent their lives becoming the band\, and the people\, they were always supposed to be\, John-Paul and Duncan are preparing to share the experiences of friendship and love with their ever growing audience as they perform their live classics and new songs from The Ragged Edge. \nTangleJack’s latest album\, The Ragged Edge\, was received as “a work of genius” (Fatea) that “fused together the brilliant complexities of folk with the wondrous harmonies of vintage pop.” (Aldora Britain Records) \nNow\, following a tour of intimate gigs\, the South Wales duo is taking their songs of quiet contemplation and rousing roof-raisers to new venues across the UK. \nThis is a band that can really move an audience and keep them engaged and involved. I highly recommend heading out to one of their live shows.” ABABAC Magazine \n“If Simon and Garfunkel had grown up in contemporary South Wales\, this might have been the music they produced” folking.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/tanglejack/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Poetry Upstairs (Phil Bowen & JLM Morton)
DESCRIPTION:Phil Bowen is a poet\, performer\, biographer and playwright. \nSalt 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 winning film about Caitlin Thomas and the long poem ‘All the Stuff ‘\, recently curated by The Poetry Archive. \n  \nJLM Morton is from Gloucestershire in the west of England. \nHer poetry has appeared in Poetry Review\, Rialto\, Magma\, Mslexia\, The London Magazine\, Berlin Lit\, Anthropocene\, Bad Lilies\, Modron\, The Sunday Telegraph and elsewhere. Highly commended by the Forward Prizes\, she is also a Pushcart Prize nominee and winner of the Laurie Lee\, Geoffrey Dearmer and Poetry Archive Worldview prizes. Her first poetry collection is Red Handed\, a Poetry Society Book of the Year out now with Broken Sleep Books (2024). Juliette has collaborated with musicians\, artists and field recordists and held residencies at the Cotswold Water Park\, Stroudwater Textile Trust\, Corinium Museum and Sladebank Woods.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/poetry-upstairs-phil-bowen-jlm-morton/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T210000
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UID:6857-1748719800-1748725200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:METTLE
DESCRIPTION:“Mettle”\nWritten and performed by Nicholas Collett and directed by Gavin Robertson.\nFollowing the performance of “The Ghost Of A Smile”\, award-winning solo performer\nNicholas Collett (British Arrows Best Actor\, Special Performance Award World Duo\nFestival\, Seoul South Korea\, Best Theatre Award Adelaide Fringe 2023) tells the\nstory of his father’s service during the Atlantic Convoys of World War Two. A true\nodyssey\, that takes us from Sheffield to Liverpool to Nova Scotia\, Boston to West\nAfrica and home again\, amidst the constant threat of U-Boat attack and treacherous\nweather. Physical theatre and storytelling\, with a dramatic soundscape and 40’s\nmusic\, this is a tribute to those who served\, those who were lost – and those who\nlived to tell their story.\nIn association with the Daparian Foundation – committed to those on trauma\njourneys\, supporting veterans and blue lights personnel.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/mettle/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama,storytelling,theatre
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T133309Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Upstairs with Michael W Thomas & Emily Cotterill
DESCRIPTION: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). \n  \nEmily 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 Carol Ann Duffy’s Laureate’s Choice selection. Her work has appeared widely in print and online including in The North\, Poetry Wales\, bath magg.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/poetry-upstairs-with-abigail-parry-michael-w-thomas/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T220000
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CREATED:20250512T133825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T111035Z
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SUMMARY:ReVibe Fest - ReLaunch\, ReFresh\, ReVive
DESCRIPTION:Program of events & activities:\nFRIDAY 13th JUNE \n6.30pm – Poetry Cafe – Open mic with Ric Hool – (Free Entry) \n6.30pm – Youth Circus Cabaret @ Dance Blast – Monmouthshire Youth Circus Company will amaze you with their skills in this cabaret of circus.With Trapeze\, Hoop\, Rope and  Silks in the air and acro on the ground\, there will be something for everyone. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-lnqnvop \n8.30pm – Gin & Karaoke Cafe – Feel like a star on our mini stage: Fun 4 all \n9.15pm – Bliss out with the Harp by Josie Felce. A late session relaxing with improvised sounds on the 34 string folk harp.  Please bring a mat or blanket to lie on to make yourself comfortable.  This aims to really relax you\, taking you to the ‘island of the self’ within you. (Donations accepted for Entry/Participation) \n10pm – Fire Side Fables – Stories around the camp fire (Bring along your marshmallows\, a stick and a scary story) \n  \nSATURDAY 14th JUNE \n\nDance Blast’s Aerial Rig (Give it a Go) and Aerial Demonstrations from 11am to 5pm.\n\n11am – Mad Hatter fun\, games and activities – Aimed for children under eight\, but fun for all the mad amongst us… (Free Entrance) \n11am – Creative Drop in: Join us for a relaxed\, creative drop-in session where we’ll co-create a large\, shared artwork that explores the question: What do the arts mean to you? This is a space for everyone — all ages and abilities — to take part in a collaborative drawing. You can doodle\, write words\, add colour\, draw memories\, symbols\, or simple marks. Whether the arts have inspired\, comforted\, challenged\, or connected you\, this is your chance to express it visually – together with others. \n\nNo art skills required — just bring your curiosity and imagination. 🎨 Materials will be provided. 🤝 Come for five minutes or stay for the full two hours — your contribution matters. \n\n12pm – Stories to change your life (Theatre) by Josie Felce. Open to all ages. Come and hear stories that will amaze and surprise you!  In stories you can find the way to sort out your challenges in life\, meet kindred spirits\, realise that everything is possible if you are inspired.   (Donations accepted for Entry/ Participation) \n2pm – Family Dance Session – A family dance session for parents and their under 5’s. Come and have fun\, moving together. Led by Dance Blast’s wonderful Zoe 🙂\nThis session is under the tent on the front lawn of The Melville Centre  – Saturday June 14th at 2pm. The session is free. However numbers are limited so please book ahead to guarantee a place. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-vvrxxpn \n2pm – Textile Rosettes Workshops with Emma Bevan: Celebrating special moments – Join Emma Bevan for an enjoyable and relaxed workshop\, making your own ‘rosette-brooch’\, inspired by The Community Shawl and using pre-loved and recycled fabrics. This is a free workshop; donations welcome towards materials.\nWe will use needle-felting and/or sewing to create your own rosette\, with the intention of commemorating an achievement or celebration of your own\, or of a woman you admire\, such as a family member\, a friend\, or a public figure\, for example. No prior experience or skills are required\, and the workshops are suitable for anyone aged 14 years old (all minors are to be accompanied by an adult). The maximum number for the workshop is 8 participants. You will have the fabulous opportunity to also view The Community Shawl in person\, and find out more about its history. The workshop will run for 2 hours\, from 2pm to 4pm. You are very welcome to bring a favourite button\, shell or other treasured object\, including a scrap of fabric\, to include in your rosette. We will take some photos of your creations at the end\, and then you can take home your rosette\, to wear\, to display\, or to gift to someone you love. To book\, please email Emma at communityshawlproject@gmail.com \n3pm – Rock Choir on the lawn – Rock Choir Abergavenny\, Monmouth\, Chepstow and Newport (led by Karl Montgomery-Williams) is a contemporary choir experience with no auditions and no sheet music requirement. We focus on fun\, friendship and community. We aim to create a life affirming experience for our members\, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence through singing. Our Abergavenny choir meet at The Priory Centre every Wednesday. \n4pm – Suitcase Showcase – Enjoy scenes from our latest productions and get the inside scoop on Suitcase Theatre – how we work and why we love it\, and why we think theatre is for everyone. (Free Entrance) www.suitcasetheatrecompany.com \n5pm – “Film & discussion – “Dawn” – Tickets £5 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/revibe-fest-dawn/ \n6pm – Story Slam Cafe – With Andy North – The Monmouth Story Slam is inspired by the long running ‘Moth Hour’ (https://themoth.org/) broadcast across the US and UK on public Radio. And also by our friends in Boston\, Massachusetts who founded the Story Slam in the City of Newton and regularly attract an audience in the hundreds. \n\nVolunteers from the audience share true stories about themselves\, their friends\, families (pretty much anything) that can be funny\, uplifting\, sad or touching.\n\n\nOften you will find that a story inspires you to tell your own and you can submit your name at any point in the evening.\n\n\nThe rules are….\n\n\nYou get FIVE minutes (and no more)\n\n\nNotes are allowed (but it’s much better without)\n\n\nEnjoy yourself (The great thing about story telling is that the crowd will ALWAYS be with you)\n\n7.30pm – Albino Frogs (Funk) – Be prepared for Funky Grooves – Tickets £8 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/albino-frogs-are-back/ \n7.30pm – Space to Dance – with Keef Wesolowski-Miles aka Hummingbird Dreamer.  Eclectic music\, partly guided\, sober space to dance\, connect and awaken the wild dancer in you. Liberating structures designed for freedom and unity. From 7:30PM to 10:00PM  – £14 in advance / £20 on the door https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-rpmpxjx \n10pm – Fire Labyrinth – 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 https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/hummadruz-uv-fire-labyrinth/ \n  \nSUNDAY 15th JUNE \n10:30am – Creative/Contemporary dance class for Adults & Teens @ Dance Blast. This is an open\, creative class for all abilities\, Led by Fran. Participation is Free… Reserve your space at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-jzozqxp \n11am –  Soundings – Acoustic music on the lawn (Free Entrance) \n12pm – An introduction to Flamenco (Workshop) – Bring along your shoes and skirts and enjoy some Flamenco time. \n1pm – Cinders Lost their Dance Shoes (Adults)\, Dance workshop with Joon Dance https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-krkrozj  \n2pm – Ukelele on the Lawn \n3pm – Cinders Lost their Dance Shoes (11 – 18 yrs)\, Dance workshop with Joon Dance https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/danceblast/t-vvrvepj \n3.30pm – BMJ’s Improv Workshop – This workshop\, which has been specially arranged for the Revibe Fest\, is designed for people of any age who would like to explore playing and improvising jazz. All instruments are welcome – including voice. https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/playing-and-improvising-jazz-workshop-1 \n6pm – Gin & Karaoke Cafe – Feel like a star on our mini stage: Fun 4 all \n7.30pm – Jazz Pick ‘n’ Mix  Presented by Black Mountain Jazz (Free Entrance) https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/event-details/jazz-pick-n-mix-at-the-revibe-fest \n  \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/revibe-fest/
CATEGORIES:childrens events,Dance,Drama,film,Jazz,music,Poetry,storytelling,talks,theatre,workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T180000
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SUMMARY:Dawn
DESCRIPTION:A short film set in the 1990s about a woman called Dawn\, inspired by Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/revibe-fest-dawn/
LOCATION:Melville Centre\, 5 Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:film
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211920
CREATED:20250518T185227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T145041Z
UID:7216-1749931200-1749938400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Albino Frogs "Are Back"
DESCRIPTION:The Albino Frogs come back to the Melville after their successful performance last September. \nBack by popular demand\, the boys are happy to be included in the first Melville Festival. \nDancers be prepared for funky grooves. Listeners take in the lush chords and melodies associated with their original songs. \nThese together with their light hearted approach to the gig\, serve up plenty to tickle yer fancy. \nBe there or be square!
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/albino-frogs-are-back/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Funk,music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211920
CREATED:20250527T170416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T170416Z
UID:7270-1749938400-1749942000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hummadruz UV Fire Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:Face your fears and Face the Fire!\nHummadruz\, 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!\nSuitable for ages 7 and above (under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)\nAll tickets: £5
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/hummadruz-uv-fire-labyrinth/
LOCATION:Melville Centre\, 5 Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T203000
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CREATED:20250407T143002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T143002Z
UID:7109-1752085800-1752093000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Poet's Life - Poetry Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Art and Passion of Poetry \nCourse Description:\nDive into the world of poetry with A Poet’s Life\, a course designed for\naspiring poets. Explore poetic forms\, creative expression\, and engage in the\nlife of influential poet\, playwright and artivist\, Mark Christmas\, who will be on\nhand to offer encouragement in developing your own\, unique poetic voice.\nThe course is limited to a group of 6 people and offers opportunity to write\nthen read your work (if you want to). \nPlease bring all of your own writing material and implements\, tea and coffee\nwill be supplied at a minimal cost.\nWhat’s on Offer:\n✔ The fundamentals of poetry writing\n✔ Different poetic styles and techniques\n✔ How to find inspiration in everyday life\n✔ The impact of poetry on culture and society\n✔ How to share and publish your work \nWho Should Join?\nThis course is perfect for aspiring writers\, literature lovers\, and anyone\npassionate about self-expression through poetry. \nCourse Details:\n📅 Start Date: Each Wednesday from 9th July 2025\n⏳ Duration: 1830hrs – 2030hrs for 7 weeks\n📅 Location: Melville Centre for Arts Abergavenny\n📅 Fee: £10 per session or £60 in advance for the full 7 weeks.\nAt time of booking a deposit is required and full course fees are payable in\nfull before the course starts. \nSign Up Today! \nPlease contact:\nThemis Jones (themis.jones@btinternet.com) for further information.\nor the office at\nMelville Centre (events@melvillecentre.org.uk or 01873 853167)\n*** Please note this course is for open minded people\, willing to engage in\ndebate and discussion about all manner of subjects\, or even those who think\nthey have an open mind***
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/a-poets-life-poetry-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Poetry,workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211920
CREATED:20250407T144218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T144818Z
UID:7112-1752867000-1752872400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Weak and Feeble Woman (Script in hand readthrough performance)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This is a script in hand readthrough performance.\n\nOlivia 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.\n\nWhen 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.\n\nJuly 18th 19:30 show starts\n£5
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/a-weak-and-feeble-woman/
CATEGORIES:theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
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CREATED:20250716T122648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T122648Z
UID:7439-1753056000-1753487999@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lost Treasure: Youth summer school
DESCRIPTION:For more information contact Junior at 074481 33152
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/lost-treasure-youth-summer-school/
LOCATION:Melville Centre\, 5 Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,Drama,theatre,workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211920
CREATED:20250717T100954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T100954Z
UID:7476-1753646400-1753653600@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Black Mountain Jazz Presents: Ursula Harrison & Sylvie Noble
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome two extraordinary young artists to the BMJ stage!\n\n\n 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.\n\n\n 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.\n\n\nSince 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 the chance to see them live!\n\n\n Watch them perform My First Lover here: https://youtu.be/P7eYW6F946A\n Tickets: £17 standard | £15 Friends of BMJ | £8.50 under 18s\nBook now  https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/…/ursula-harrison…\n\n\ninfo@blackmountainjazz.co.uk\n07958612691\n https://www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk/
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/black-mountain-jazz-presents-ursula-harrison-sylvie-noble/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211920
CREATED:20250704T103206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T120330Z
UID:7414-1755955800-1755959400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Queering the TARDIS- Doctor Who and LGBTQ+ representation
DESCRIPTION:NB: Tickets Available at the Door \nA 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. \n  \nHosted by Emily Garside\, author of Queer Aliens and Gay Folks\, How Russell T Davies cahnged TV. \n  \nEmily Garside is a Queer writer and LGBTQ+ educator. Beginning with a PhD on theatrical responses to the AIDS crisis and the evolution of LGBTQ theatre\, I have since expanded my work into Queer cultural history\, including writing books on TV\, Film and Welsh Queer History. Since leaving academia\, I have worked with organisations like Bishopsgate Insitute and London Playwrights to share Queer history and culture. I also work to develop diversity and inclusion in my other passions: Ice Hockey and Figure skating.  As an Asexual\, non-binary\, neurodivergent person\, I combine lived expertise with research and knowledge to educate— and occasionally entertain.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/queering-the-tardis-doctor-who-and-lgbtq-representation/
LOCATION:Melville Centre\, 5 Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T211920
CREATED:20250618T123737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T120227Z
UID:7383-1755964800-1755968400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:John Higgs talk
DESCRIPTION:NB: Tickets Available at the door \n  \nJohn 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.\nHe will be talking about his most recent book about the history of Doctor Who titled: Exterminate/Regenerate: The Story of Doctor Who
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/john-higgs-talk/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:books,workshops
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SUMMARY:Jon Crespo Quartet - Beyond Armstrong
DESCRIPTION:Jon Crespo is a musician with vast global performance and touring experience. His credits include \nLenny Kravitz\, The Beach Boys\, The Box Tops\, KC and the Sunshine Band\, The Platters\, Michael \nBall and Gareth Gates. \nBeyond Armstrong is a unique tribute to trumpets players who were inspired by and appeared on the \njazz scene after Louis Armstrong. Arguably\, one would suggest that modern jazz trumpet playing \nowes its roots and influences to him. In some way\, every trumpet player owes approach\, \nunderstanding and their sound to Armstrong. This tribute will explore and pay homage to some of \nthose players – including Miles Davis\, Tom Harrell\, Woody Shaw and more. \n \nJon Crespo – trumpet and flugelhorn \nMark Sambell – keys \nJon Goode – bass \nGreg Evans – drums
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/jon-crespo-quartet-beyond-armstrong/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Poetry Upstairs - A book launch of Shook Up! by Ric Hool
DESCRIPTION:A book launch of Shook Up! by Ric Hool \nRic Hool has 13 collections of published poetry and is widely featured in poetry magazines & anthologies. His poetic themes include psychological and geographical impact of place\, time and space on experience. \nHe has run the reading series Poetry Upstairs in Abergavenny for 30 years. \nRic Hool is from Northumberland.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/poetry-upstairs-a-book-launch-of-shook-up-by-ric-hool/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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