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SUMMARY:Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen
DESCRIPTION:These remarkable songs – stripped back\, honest\, naked\, and sensual.\n‘There is a crack in everything\, that’s how the light gets in’ Cohen’s most memorable and visionary line from his song ANTHEM. If ever there was a sentence in modern poetry to reflect on and give hope and understanding to us all\, it is this line. The concert begins with ANTHEM. \nEnigmatic\, mysterious\, and sub textural\, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character\, with an exact sense of prose\, wry humour\, and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken.  He conveyed human frailty and indulgence with the stroke of each word. The chilling announcement of Leonard’s death marked the end of an era. His music befriended an entire generation. Within every line of his writing\, he has been challenging us to listen more carefully\, speak more thoughtfully\, think more deeply\, and recognise our own vulnerability. Our World misses him very much. \nWith a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the ‘pure song’ Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material.\nIn the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable\, Keith exposes the solitary inner strength of Cohen’s greatest songs in their original perfect form. Keith has performed an extensive tour of this concert in Theatres and Arts Centres across the UK\, giving over 550 concerts to more than 150\,000 people. This has proved to be one of the greatest honours in Keith James’ 40 year career. \nIncluded in the concert are Cohen’s well-known songs: Famous Blue Raincoat\, Sisters of Mercy\, Suzanne\, and Hallelujah\, alongside his rarer and profound writings\, such as If It Be Your Will\, Joan of Arc\, and Secret Life. Also included are Keith’s dramatic performances based on the work of Federico Garcia Lorca – Cohen’s greatest influence. Keith has also transcribed into song one of Leonard’s poems from his collection ‘Book of Longing‘ written whilst on retreat during the 1990s. \nTickets:\nBuy online: tickets link is towards the end of this page.\nReserve & pay cash on the door: call 01873 853167 to reserve your tickets\, then collect on the door and pay by cash.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/keith-james-the-songs-of-leonard-cohen/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:FOLK TALES with Taff Rapids
DESCRIPTION:There is a rise in the popularity of Americana in the UK and these seasoned performers have come together to create Cardiff’s newest bluegrass band.\nTaff Rapids Stringband brings the skills of Siôn Russell Jones\, David Grubb\, Josh Goodey and Darren Eedens together around the mic in the old Bluegrass tradition to share songs of times past. \nLovers of fiddle and banjo will not want to miss their quick pickin’ and high and lonesome harmonies!! \nThere are no amps or drums here\, just acoustic instruments\, energy and tradition. \nMae’r poblogrwydd o gerddoriaeth Americana wedi codi yn y Ddeyrnas Unedig a mae’r perfformwyr brofiadol hyn wedi dôd at ei gilydd i ddod a gerddoriaeth bluegrass i Gaerdydd. Mae’r TAFF RAPIDS STRINGBAND yn uno sgiliau Siôn Russell Jones\, David Grubb\, Josh Goodey a Darren Eedens er mwyn harnesio’r steil traddodiadol a cyffrous yma mewn ffordd cyfoes. Mae nhw’n chwarae’n gyflym ac yn canu yn gytgord – mae’n siwr fydd cefnogwyr o’r ffidil a’r banjo ddim eisiau eu golli nhw’n chwarae. Does dim amps neu drymiau yma\, dim ond egni\, angerdd a traddodiad.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-with-taff-rapids/
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:20231211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T210000
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SUMMARY:Stand-Up Comedy Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever fancied doing Stand-Up?\nNoel James is a professional comedian.  His stand up comedy workshop does not teach people how to be funny\, but instead provides the tools needed by a new act to deliver their material\, to sell their performance to the audience\, and to overcome fear and anxiety. \nIncluded in this two hour taster session is a 30 page booklet which outlines the history as well as various aspects of comedy.\nWhat techniques can be used to make a joke funny? Misdirection/reveal\, wordplay\, juxtaposition\, transposition. \nHow should a comedian address a crowd ?  Head up\, face towards the back of the room\, with clear enunciation. plenty of volume and steady pace.  All aspects will be covered\, from the technical – how to handle a microphone.  To the business – what is the comedy ‘ circuit’ and how does one get a ‘gig’? \nThis taster session will hopefully lead to a longer course where students will be invited to bring in their own written ‘set’\, rehearse in the theatre and workshop your material before the group. \nThe environment provided is creative\, constructive and non-judgemental. \nThis session is conducted in English but Welsh speakers are welcome. \nSpaces only £5.00 – Get in while you can! \nEveryone’s got to start somewhere\, so if you want a laugh\, or if you want to make others laugh…please do sign up.  Email melvillecentrearts@gmail.com to reserve your space.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/stand-up-comedy-writing-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T130000
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SUMMARY:Auction Valuation Day
DESCRIPTION:Auctioneer Philip Keith invites you to bring items of interest for a FREE no-obligation valuation. \nPlease call 02920 708125 to book your space. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/auction-valuation-day/
LOCATION:Melville Centre\, 5 Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240122T210000
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SUMMARY:Comedy Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Staring January 22nd\, for 4 weeks. \n7pm to 9pm \n\nHave you thought of becoming a comedian? would you like to just dip your toe in? Perhaps doing a comedy gig is on your bucket list… \nThis course is for you. Led by Britain’s Got Talent semi finalist\, 25 years pro comedian\, Noel James\, this course provides a safe space with positive\, constructive feedback. \nAccompanied by a 30 page booklet Noel will guide the student through the different performance techniques\, delivery\, and writing of material necessary for public comedic performance. \nHe will touch upon many ways of making the audience laugh: misdirection\, reveal\, visual humour\, puns\, and many more guidelines to help overcome the fear of getting on stage. \nThe student who is interested in joining should come along with the germ of a short set already in his/her mind. over the course of 4 weeks each potential comedian will develop this in front of the group\, and at the end of the 4 weeks a showcase comedy show will then be arranged where each student gets to perform around 5 minutes in front of paying members of the public. \nAge: 18 + \nPrice: £30 for the entire 4 weeks\, payable on the first night. \nor £8 per night.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/comedy-workshops/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240310T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
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SUMMARY:BMJazz Katz
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain Jazz launched its youth big band project at the start of 2023. Its future looks healthy for at least another three years with an Abergavenny Town Council Grant that provides much welcomed funding support.\nBringing together a handful of talented and experienced tutors\, BMJazz Katz is a workshop project which gives people aged 10 to 19 years (ish) the opportunity to learn to play together in a jazz ensemble.\nOpen to those who play any instrument\, including voice\, to a ‘reasonable level’ for their age. The sessions incorporate a mixture of individual and group playing\, focusing on rhythm\, feel\, balance and fun.\nAll professional musicians\, the workshop tutors bring their knowledge and enthusiasm and help students feel comfortable\, capable and part of the conversation.\nIntegral to the programme are three performances\, the first of which is being arranged for March.\nNew members are always welcome and there is an open invitation to come along to one of the workshops and give it a try. The next workshop is on Sunday 7th January (2.30pm to 4.30pm) at Abergavenny’s Melville Centre.\nFor more information please use the contact form on BMJ’s website – www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmjazz-katz/
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:20240128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
CREATED:20240109T174501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T104204Z
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SUMMARY:Under Milk Wood
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Suite Inspired by Dylan Thomas’s “Under Milk Wood” is an album released in 1965 by the English pianist Stan Tracey and his quartet. \nThe music was written in response to Dylan Thomas’s 1953 BBC radio play – ‘Under Milk Wood’. It has often been cited as one of the best jazz recordings made in the United Kingdom. \nDylan Thomas died in November 1953 and there was a memorial performance of Under Milk Wood in New York later that year. The first radio broadcast of this epic work was on 25th January 1954 – almost exactly 70 years ago. \nTo celebrate this milestone\, Black Mountain Jazz has invited Stan Tracey’s son\, Clark Tracey\, to bring his quartet to The Melville Theatre to recreate this iconic album\, with readings from Under Milk Wood interspersed with the music. \nFor an interesting read\, visit Jazzwise via this link. \nThis promises to be an exciting and popular celebration and we recommend early booking. \n______ \nTicket price £20 \nFriends of BMJ £18 \nUnder 18s £10 \nhttps://thelittleboxoffice.com/blackmountainjazz
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/under-milk-wood/
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:20240207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T133545Z
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SUMMARY:An evening with Keith Temple
DESCRIPTION:TV writer Keith Temple talks about the pros and cons of novelising the script of his David Tennant era Doctor Who story Planet of The Ood for Penguin/BBC Books in 2023. Along the way he’ll talk about his writing career in television – and the bits of real-life in between! This will be followed by a Q&A session and book/memorabilia signing. \nKeith’s screenwriting credits include Doctor Who\, Doc Martin and original BBC comedy drama film Angel Cake starring Sarah Lancashire. He has also written extensively for Continuing Drama including EastEnders\, Emmerdale\, Doctors and Casualty. Recently\, he wrote the screenplay for horror feature film\, Wyvern Hill. He has also written for the stage and lectures widely on screenwriting and filmmaking. 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-keith-temple/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
CREATED:20240108T121638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T160329Z
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SUMMARY:ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE ZIMBABWE
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URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/all-you-need-is-love-zimbabwe/
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:20240211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T213000
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SUMMARY:The BMJazz Collective plus guest Chris Cobbson
DESCRIPTION:BMJ Collective involves a number of talented young jazz musicians\, drawn mainly from the Cardiff area. They partner Black Mountain Jazz through the year on some of its programmes and workshop projects.\nThis event brings together the current tutors of our latest youth project BMJazz Katz – Jack Mac (sax and vocals)\, Ryan Thrupp (drums) and Nick Kacal (bass)\nThey are joined for this performance by guitarist Chris Cobbson.\nChris Cobbson was one of the original members of Courtney Pine’s Jazz Warriors. He has performed with many national and international musical ensembles\, including Osibissa and the Ghanain jazz ensemble Baraka\, bringing this ensemble to Black Mountain Jazz Club in 2023.\nWe currently have 18 students twice a month at Melville Centre-Abergavenny. There is room for more if you know any interested young musicians?\nThis gig is part of a series\, giving an opportunity to INSPIRE these young minds and see their tutors perform in the Theatre and show what is possible if you enjoy the learning journey and make the most of your chosen instrument.\nBy attending this exciting event\, you will be both supporting this new YOUTH initiative by Black Mountain Jazz Club and also help to keep jazz alive in the younger generations of musicians in Abergavenny.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-bmjazz-collective-plus-guest-chris-cobbson/
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:20240225T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
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SUMMARY:The Marvin Muoneké Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Marvin Muoneké\, one of the South West’s up and coming jazz artists\, is a singer-songwriter and performing artist with a voice that has been often referred to as rich\, deep and smooth. Bringing the songs and sounds of mid-20th century jazz and popular music to modern listeners of all ages\, Marvin possesses a rare and beautiful presence that can light up any audience of any venue within seconds. In 2015\, he did a brief stint with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra\, conducted by Mark Armstrong. Over the last ten years\, Marvin has performed in several theatres and clubs at home and abroad\, including The Weston Playhouse\, Southampton’s Concorde Club\, Pizza Express Holborn\, Theatre Royal Winchester and the Pavilion Gabriel on Champs-Élysées in Paris. Marvin is also a vocalist with award-winning swing band\, Down For The Count\, Weston-super-Mare based Boulevard Swing Big Band.\nHis Quartet\, consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians in the South West can play hot and cool\, bringing a great sound of music tinged with exuberance and excitement. Marvin is extremely excited to come back with his band to Abergavenny after a very successful performance at the 2022 BMJ Wall2Wall Jazz Festival\, breathing new life into legendary jazz standards and introducing original songs too.\nJoining Marvin on the bandstand is:\nSamuel Joyce – Piano:\nSamuel is an experienced and accomplished teacher\, musician and composer.\nAfter graduating from the Jazz studies course at Leeds College Of Music in 2008 he has gone on to teach\, perform and write in many varied roles and capacities.\nFederico Leonori – Bass:\nFederico is a double bass player based in Bristol\, he is often seen playing with various bands throughout the UK and mainland Europe.\nFederico started playing the bass guitar in his teens. The accidental discovery of Mingus’s music was his inspiration in starting to play jazz and the double bass. He later enrolled for a Master Degree in Classical Double Bass at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory of his hometown Rome\, while pursuing an active performing schedule in Classical Orchestras\, Jazz Big bands and small groups. He graduated under the guidance of one of the leading European double bass player\, Daniele Roccato\, in 2014. During his studies\, he deepened his knowledge of the jazz idiom by attending masterclasses and workshops. Federico was also lucky enough to have the chance to study with many jazz legends including John Abercrombie\, Uri Caine\, Cameron Brown\, Eddie Gomez & Dave Liebman.\nRyan Thrupp – Drums\nRyan recently graduated with a First from the Royal Welsh College jazz degree course and besides his jazz activities plays with funky festival favourites Cut Capers and appeared on live BBC TV from Glastonbury 2023 with afro-beat balafon player N’famady Kouyaté.\nMarvin is extremely excited to come back with his band to Abergavenny after a very successful performance at the 2022 BMJ Wall2Wall Jazz Festival\, breathing new life into legendary jazz standards and introducing original songs too.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-marvin-muoneke-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:20240229T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
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SUMMARY:An evening with Len Pennie
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Len Pennie discussing her new highly anticipated poetry collection\, Poyums! \nThe event will take place in the Melville Theatre\, Abergavenny on February 29th at 7:30pm. \n—————————————————————————————————————————————————————- \nAnd I have done more than just simply get by \nSo much more than escape or survive \nThrough the galvanisation of love\, time and patience \nI’ll take hold of my story and thrive. \nAfter life that was seldom what life ought to be \nThrough laughter and love I’ll be whole \nThis story is mine from the cover to spine \nAnd the narrative I will control \nWhether she’s writing letters to her younger self\, advocating for women’s rights or adapting fairy tales to process an abusive relationship\, Len’s voice is bold\, unashamedly frank and unmistakably hers. The poems in this collection\, both funny and fiercely feminist\, announce a formidable new talent. \nMoving deftly between English and Scots\, poyums is as approachable as it is affecting.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-len-pennie/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:books
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240303T163000
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SUMMARY:RHOLBEN
DESCRIPTION:Rholben’s interpretations of the traditional music of Wales are full of tenderness\, wit\, and\ndeep emotion. The sublime voice of Siriol Davies\, who grew up in South Wales\, is\nsupported by thoughtful guitar\, melodic double bass\, sweeping\, soaring strings\, and\nsumptuous vocal harmonies.\nSiriol takes the Welsh language songs and the tunes of her childhood and\, together with\nsome of the most highly respected and sought after traditional musicians to be found\,\ncreates a sound that somehow feels light and current whilst also feeling as weighty and as\nold as the hill from which they take their name.\nFfurfiwyd Rholben yn Rhydychen i berfformio caneuon ac alawon gwerin Cymreig.\nAelodau’r grŵp yw Siriol Davies (llais\, obo)\, John Ruddock (gitâr)\, Giles Lewin (ffidil)\,\nJane Griffiths (ffidil a fiola) a Colin Fletcher (bas dwbl)\nDehongliadau tyner\, meddylgar ac emosiynol o gerddoriaeth traddodiadol Cymru yw eu\nprif repertoire\, ynghyd ag ambell i gan Galisiaidd\, gan fod Siriol a John hefyd yn\naelodau o’r band Eingl-Gymreig-Galisiaidd\, Xogara. Mae Giles yn aelod o’r Carnival Band\na Jane a Colin yn aelodau o’r Owl Light Trio a nifer o fandiau gwerin.\nMae llais swynol Siriol\, sy’n enedigol o’r Fenni\, yn cyfuno gyda gitâr meddylgar\, bas\ndwbl cydgordiol\, llinynau esgynnol ag harmonïau persain i gyflwyno casgliad o ganeuon\ngwerin Cymreig.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/rholben/
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:20240321T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
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SUMMARY:SWING FROM PARIS
DESCRIPTION:Swing from Paris biography: \nOften described as ‘the finest gypsy jazz in the Cotswolds’\, Swing from Paris are a UK quartet of violin\, guitars and double bass. Inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s and ‘40s\, they present their own versions of music by Gershwin\, Piazzolla\, John Lewis\, Django Reinhardt\, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. They’ve been seen on the BBC’s Hairy Bikers\, and have appeared at major jazz festivals including Cheltenham\, Brecon and the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine. Expect stylish jazz and vintage swing. \n  \nListen: \nSpotify Afternoon in Paris (2022) Bandcamp swingfromparis.bandcamp.com \n  \nWatch: \nTu vuò fà l’americano https://youtu.be/0vTa94ExdSo La mer https://youtu.be/FNRFiIYRV7U \nI can’t believe that you’re in love with me https://youtu.be/9SV0FfE0paw \n  \nLinks: \nWeb swingfromparis.co.uk/ \nFacebook facebook.com/swingfromparis Instagram instagram.com/swingfromparisofficial/ \n  \nImages: media pack \n  \nReviews: \n“Their arrangements are consistently intelligent\, interesting and inventive… 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 \n  \n“Clever interpretations and adaptations … what a performance by this Cotswold-based combo” – Nub News \n  \nAudience comments: \n“Absolutely wonderful. Don’t miss it!” \n“A truly spectacular and accomplished group” \n“Fabulous musicians\, fabulous arrangements. Can’t recommend enough!” “Highly recommended. Wonderful performance” \n  \nContact: \nFenner Curtis: 07821 049 821 | Andy Bowen: 07922 159 574 Email: swingfromparis@gmail.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/swing-from-paris/
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:20240330T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
CREATED:20240207T165532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T143719Z
UID:5327-1711825200-1711832400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Telyn Tales
DESCRIPTION:Telyn Tales | Trwy’r Tannau \nTwo friends. Four hands. Telling tales.   \nDwy ffrind. Pedair llaw. Sawl stori.  \nJoin Mair Tomos Ifans\, a well-known storyteller and folk singer\, and Sioned Webb\, an acclaimed performer and harpist\, for a show full of delightful folktales with traditional and original music celebrating the harp in Wales. \nYmunwch a Mair Tomos Ifans\, cyfarwydd â chantores werin adnabyddus\, a Sioned Webb\, perfformiwr a thelynores\, am gyfuniad cyffrous o chwedlau a cherddoriaeth\, draddodiadol a gwreiddiol\, sy’n dathlu’r delyn yng Nghymru.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/telyn-tales/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:folk music,music,storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
CREATED:20240116T101803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T171849Z
UID:5134-1713555000-1713562200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Maybe Dick
DESCRIPTION:MAYBE DICK\nBy John Hewer\nBased on the novel ‘Moby-Dick’ by Herman Melville\nDirected by Bruce Knight \nHerman Melville’s classic tale of revenge and retribution is retold in this inventive\, comic retelling on the high seas from the company behind ‘Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show’ and ‘Dracula! One Bloody Fang After Another’. \nNantucket\, 1841. Ishmael signs on to the Pequod\, and witnesses the perils of nature\, obsession\, punning and physical comedy\, as Captain Ahab conducts a reckless pursuit of the savage white whale\, Moby Dick. \nAll plot will be lampooned. All jokes will be harpooned. \n“Absolutely brought the house down” – Lincolnshire World \n“‘Carry On Moby Dick'” – North West End\n“You will be hit with wave after wave of silliness\, leaving a warm glow and a great big smile.” – Review Culture\n“You don’t need to know Moby-Dick to get the jokes. And there are plenty of jokes.” – Voicebox\n“This is fun knockabout stuff; we are never more than 30 seconds from the next punchline and Hewer has excellent comic timing and a winning naïveté.” – North West End\n“Hewer manages to play all the parts and maintain narrative coherence along with a stream of jokes and the odd musical interlude.” – Chiswick Calendar\n“The jokes came thick and fast. We left with huge\, aching smiles.” – TheatreFest \nNB: 12 + Age Restriction.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/maybe-dick/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240421T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
CREATED:20240129T181753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T181753Z
UID:5241-1713729600-1713736800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Transatlantic Hot Club featuring vocalist Tara Minton
DESCRIPTION:The Transatlantic Hot Club are delighted to perform at the Black Mountain Jazz Club on their Spring 2024 UK Tour. Featuring Adrien Chevalier (New York) on Violin\, Ben Creighton Griffiths (Cardiff) on Harp and Ashley John Long (Cardiff) on bass\, the Hot Club line up will be completed by an extra special guest – the wonderful Tara Minton on voice! Expect to hear Swing classics\, Django standards\, and Latin Bossa Nova explored with a totally unique take on the style of Grappelli and Reinhardt.\n\nThe Transatlantic Hot Club was formed by Ben Creighton Griffiths (Harp) and Adrien Chevalier (Violin) in 2013 when they met whilst both performing at ‘Journées de la Harpe’ – a harp festival on the French Caribbean islands of Martinique\, Guyane\, Guadeloupe\, St Anne\, and St Lucia. The following year they began an annual tradition of performing in Cardiff and have been expanding this into a full tour ever since. In 2019 they adopted the Transatlantic Hot Club name.\nMusicians who have performed in the Transatlantic Hot Club line up include – Franck Billot (Clarinet)\, Tatiana Eva-Marie (Vocals)\, Ashley John Long (Bass)\, Don Sweeney (Bass)\, Matheus Prado (Bass)\, Philip Ambuel (Bass)\, Roberto Gervasi (Accordion)\, Julian Smith (Bass)\, Vincent Simonelli (guitar)\, John Dufosse (bass)\, Alex Gilson (bass)\, Edouard Pennes (bass)\, Adrien Tarraga (guitar)\, Neil Saidi (reeds)\, and Jeremy Lohier (accordion).\nAs well as returning to the French Caribbean in 2016 and 2022 the Hot Club has performed in the UK at Acapela Studios (Pentyrch)\, Norwegian Church (Cardiff)\, Edinburgh International Harp Festival\, Wales Harp Festival (Caernarfon)\, Cafe Jazz (Cardiff)\, Mansion House (Cardiff)\, Le Quecumbar (London)\, The Bristol Fringe\, Aberjazz Club at Pepper’s Art Gallery (Fishguard)\, Insole Court (Cardiff)\, Brecon Jazz Club at The Muse\, Elsing Hall (Norfolk) and Oxnead Hall (Norfolk) as well as the Aberjazz\, Django in the Bay\, and the Brecon Online Jazz Festivals. They also performed at the World Harp Congress in Cardiff in 2022. In France they have performed at the Camac Space and Le Piano Vache in Paris\, and at the Conservatoire Zino Franscescatti (La Ciotat) and Le Lido (St Raphael) in the South. In 2023 they recorded their first album at Zoot Studios in Paris to be released in 2024.\nUpcoming performances include a residency in Corsica in early April\, a UK tour in Spring to Crazy Coqs (London)\, Teignmouth Pavilions\, Insole Court (Cardiff)\, Black Mountain Jazz Club\, Aberjazz Club\, and more to be announce\, and a tour in the USA including the AHS National Conference in Orlando as well as numerous jazz clubs in New York City\, Baltimore\, and Philadelphia.\nLinks –\nWebsite – http://www.bjcg.co.uk/transatlantic-hot-club.html\nFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/transatlantichotclub\nYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@transatlantichotclub\nInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/transatlantichotclub
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-transatlantic-hot-club-featuring-vocalist-tara-minton/
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:20240426T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153709
CREATED:20240318T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T161938Z
UID:5629-1714158000-1714165200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stand up Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Stand up comedy showcase :Featuring the Melville centre comedy students and Noel James.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/stand-up-comedy/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240419T185411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T185411Z
UID:5887-1714334400-1714341600@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Zoe Gilby Quartet
DESCRIPTION:This will be Zoe Gilby’s third visit to Black Mountain Jazz – the first being in 2014 when she performed at the wall2wall Jazz Festival on a windy outdoor stage. \nWe are always delighted to welcome her back\, as she continues to make her distinctive mark on today’s music scene. Her compelling original compositions are written with her husband\, double bassist Andy Champion. \nThis promises to be a highly enjoyable and not-to-be-missed event. \nThe quality of the singing and playing was excellent throughout\, as was the original song writing. Jazz Mann’s review of the Zoe Gilby Trio’s performance at our wall2wall Jazz Festival 2020. \nZoe Gilby – vocals \nMark Williams – guitar \nAndy Champion – double bass \nJohn Bradford – drums \nWebsite \nwww.zoegilby.co.uk \nTickets \nStandard: £18.00 \nFriends of BMJ: £16.00 \nUnder 18s: £9.00
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/zoe-gilby-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:20240430T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240105T150712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T150712Z
UID:5078-1714503600-1714510800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:POETRY UPSTAIRS
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Upstairs at The Melville Centre for the Arts \n2024 Reading Series \nTuesday  30th April 7pm                                                 £5 Entry \nJohn Barnie                          Simone Mansell Broome           Nigel Jarret \n(Aberystwyth)                       (Carmarthen)                            Abergavenny) \n  \nJohn Barnie was born and raised in Abergavenny. He taught at Copenhagen University (1969-82)\, and was editor of the cultural magazine Planet: The Welsh Internationalist (1990-2006). A poet and essayist\, his latest books are Tsunami Days (essays) and Dunes of Cwm Rheidol (poems). He is also a blues guitarist and has played in a number of bands\, including Y Bechgyn Drwg/The Bad Boys with Twm Morys\, Iwan Llwyd and Nigel Jenkins. \nSimone Mansell Broome is a Welsh-born writer. She studied English with American Studies at Sussex University\, qualified both as a teacher of Speech and Drama and of EFL Simone’s poems have been read on Radio 4\, including BBC’s ‘Poetry Please’\, ITV and Radio Wales. Fifty of Simone’s poems were translated into Romanian in 2020 as part of a Bucharest University M.A. dissertation.   She has published three full collections of poetry. \nNigel Jarrett is the author of eight books. His first poetry collection\, Miners At The Quarry Pool\, was published by Parthian. This year Cockatrice Books published his second poetry collection\, Gwyriad. Nigel Jarrett is a winner of the Rhys Davies Prize for short fiction and the inaugural Templar Shorts Prize. For many years\, he was chief music critic of the South Wales Argus. \nHe reviews poetry for Acumen magazine and also writes for Jazz Journal (a regular column called Count Me In)\, Wales Arts Review. \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/poetry-upstairs-6/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Poetry,storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240321T124620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T124620Z
UID:5658-1715367600-1715374800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Once a Catholic
DESCRIPTION:The Play Group are delighted to present this hysterical comedy by Mary O’Malley.  Set in a convent school in 1950s London\,  we meet 3 girls (all named Mary) from Form 5A \, as they prepare to sit their O Levels. Under the watchful eyes of the nuns who teach them\, their academic year is peppered with religious lecturing; secret meetings with boys -both suitable and not so suitable; school treats (Mother Basil’s lovely fillum show) and many opportunities to share what they know about the world beyond their cloistered Catholic existence.\nBased on the true life experiences of the writer\, this award winning play is guaranteed to make you laugh\, gasp and grin. Contains adult themes and strong language. Recommended for ages 16+
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/once-a-catholic/
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:20240511T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240321T124934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T124934Z
UID:5661-1715454000-1715461200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Once a Catholic
DESCRIPTION:The Play Group are delighted to present this hysterical comedy by Mary O’Malley.  Set in a convent school in 1950s London\,  we meet 3 girls (all named Mary) from Form 5A \, as they prepare to sit their O Levels. Under the watchful eyes of the nuns who teach them\, their academic year is peppered with religious lecturing; secret meetings with boys -both suitable and not so suitable; school treats (Mother Basil’s lovely fillum show) and many opportunities to share what they know about the world beyond their cloistered Catholic existence.\nBased on the true life experiences of the writer\, this award winning play is guaranteed to make you laugh\, gasp and grin. Contains adult themes and strong language. Recommended for ages 16+
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/once-a-catholic-2/
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:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240315T131042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T105720Z
UID:5552-1715886000-1715893200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Georgian Ensemble Amer-Imeri Concert
DESCRIPTION:Amer-Imeri ensemble from the Republic of Georgia\, UK tour \nTwelve singers drawn from Amer-Imeri and Mtiebi ensembles are touring the UK during May 2024\, teaching and performing beautiful polyphonic songs from the rich and ancient\, UNESCO listed tradition of the Republic of Georgia. \nRecognised by numerous national and international awards over three decades\, Amer-Imeri  are dedicated to teaching and performing these unique songs alongside the costumes\, dances\, rituals and folklore that they traditionally accompanied. Much more than just entertainment\, their workshops and performances give a deep and engaging insight into the history and culture of Georgia. \nThe concert will begin with a support set from Borjghali\, Bristol Georgian Choir. \nThis concert is part of a UK tour\, including a residential weekend event\, at which singers from across the UK will gather to learn and sing together\, and to share a supra\, or Georgian feast. Further information and tickets: here \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/georgian-ensemble-amer-imeri/
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:20240523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240110T125059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T110503Z
UID:5107-1716492600-1716499800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:THE ALCHEMIST by Ben Jonson
DESCRIPTION:Abergavenny’s Suitcase Theatre Company presents a zany\, 1960s version of Ben Jonson’s classic comedy\, The Alchemist. When a pandemic strikes London\, upper-class twit Fabien Lovewit flees the city\, leaving his Blackfriars town house in the care of his butler\, Jeremy. Immediately\, Jeremy changes his identity to Captain Face\, and invites two notorious con-artists – Doll and Subtle – to join him in a hilarious campaign to fleece a series of local nitwits: Dapper (who wants to become a high-rolling gambler)\, Drugger (who wants to open a spanking new mini-market)\, Sir Epicure Mammon (whose lust for food\, drink and loose women knows no bounds)\, as well as a pair of naughty nuns and a high class lady with a rich niece in tow. The result is sheer mayhem. All of the action and all of the laughs are played out to a soundtrack of the best music from the 1960s. Come along in your psychedelic shirts and tight jeans\, with flowers in your hair\, to enjoy the full experience! \n  \nAll you need is Love… \n  \nTickets: £11 (u18s £6). Entry by pre-booked tickets only. \nGet tickets@www.suitcasetheatrecompany.com \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-alchemist-by-ben-johnson/
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:20240524T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240110T125628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T110434Z
UID:5110-1716579000-1716586200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:THE ALCHEMIST by Ben Jonson
DESCRIPTION:Abergavenny’s Suitcase Theatre Company presents a zany\, 1960s version of Ben Jonson’s classic comedy\, The Alchemist. When a pandemic strikes London\, upper-class twit Fabien Lovewit flees the city\, leaving his Blackfriars town house in the care of his butler\, Jeremy. Immediately\, Jeremy changes his identity to Captain Face\, and invites two notorious con-artists – Doll and Subtle – to join him in a hilarious campaign to fleece a series of local nitwits: Dapper (who wants to become a high-rolling gambler)\, Drugger (who wants to open a spanking new mini-market)\, Sir Epicure Mammon (whose lust for food\, drink and loose women knows no bounds)\, as well as a pair of naughty nuns and a high class lady with a rich niece in tow. The result is sheer mayhem. All of the action and all of the laughs are played out to a soundtrack of the best music from the 1960s. Come along in your psychedelic shirts and tight jeans\, with flowers in your hair\, to enjoy the full experience! \n  \nAll you need is Love… \n  \nTickets: £11 (u18s £6). Entry by pre-booked tickets only. \nGet tickets@www.suitcasetheatrecompany.com \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-alchemist-by-ben-johnson-2/
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:20240525T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240110T125837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T110410Z
UID:5112-1716665400-1716672600@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:THE ALCHEMIST by Ben Jonson
DESCRIPTION:Abergavenny’s Suitcase Theatre Company presents a zany\, 1960s version of Ben Jonson’s classic comedy\, The Alchemist. When a pandemic strikes London\, upper-class twit Fabien Lovewit flees the city\, leaving his Blackfriars town house in the care of his butler\, Jeremy. Immediately\, Jeremy changes his identity to Captain Face\, and invites two notorious con-artists – Doll and Subtle – to join him in a hilarious campaign to fleece a series of local nitwits: Dapper (who wants to become a high-rolling gambler)\, Drugger (who wants to open a spanking new mini-market)\, Sir Epicure Mammon (whose lust for food\, drink and loose women knows no bounds)\, as well as a pair of naughty nuns and a high class lady with a rich niece in tow. The result is sheer mayhem. All of the action and all of the laughs are played out to a soundtrack of the best music from the 1960s. Come along in your psychedelic shirts and tight jeans\, with flowers in your hair\, to enjoy the full experience! \n  \nAll you need is Love… \n  \nTickets: £11 (u18s £6). Entry by pre-booked tickets only. \nGet tickets@www.suitcasetheatrecompany.com \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-alchemist-by-ben-johnson-3/
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:20240608T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240513T110445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T120941Z
UID:6026-1717875000-1717882200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Myths\, Scars & Wanderings
DESCRIPTION:Myths Scars and Wanderings  \nThis collection of new work\, explores the themes of Greek Myths\, the Sea\, Human Resilience and Strength. The group have developed this original work together over the past three months\, through an exciting creative process\, facilitated by Liz Pearce. \nJoin us for the group’s performance of their own writing\, poetry and prose  – infused with pathos and humour. \nSaturday 8th June at 7.30. \nTickets £12 (including a printed copy of the work)
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/myths-scars-wanderings/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Poetry,storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T153710
CREATED:20240425T140631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T091401Z
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SUMMARY:Just Songs Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Bike to The Future II – ‘Just Songs’\n• A Band Named Brian’s Carbon-Free Song Cycle\n• 11 Venues\n• 585 Miles\nBath\, UK – 24/04/2024. Following their hugely successful tour last year\, folk-pop duo ‘a Band named\nBrian’ is this year going even further in a bid to spread the word on climate change through songs\,\nstories\, dance and laughter.\nSinger-songwriter Brian Madigan doesn’t just write songs: he writes ‘just’ songs: full of passion\, comment\nand exhortation to strive for better. Accompanied by violinist\, bass player and vocalist Rob Whale\, Brian\nweave’s a narrative through stories and songs\, taking his audience on a unique journey into their own\nconscience. The style is two-parts Billy Bragg\, to one part Levellers\, with a hint of Johnny Cash and\nperhaps a dusting of Tom Lehrer.\nLast summer\, the pair cycled from Bath\, down to Shindig Festival near Ilminster in Somerset\, then out to\nPembrokeshire. Unfortunately – due to a bereavement – the tour had to be cut short mid-way\, before\nresuming with a further Bath gig and a glorious finale at Glastonbury Festival. Highlights included a\nwonderful night at The Pembroke Yeoman in Haverfordwest\, the revival of Trehale Farm’s amazing barn\nvenue (supported by local talent Abbie Jebbers) and a very warm welcome at The Cellar in cardigan.\nOnce again\, Brian will be talking with local deejay B B Skone on Pure West radio\, ahead of the\nPembrokeshire gigs\, on Sunday 2nd June. That same date sees the pair perform at The Whitehall in\nLlandovery\, one of the venues missed due to the sad interruption last year. Another was Cwrw in\nCarmarthen\, where they will appear on Tuesday June 4th. Naturally\, both Trehale Farm and The Cellar\ninsisted a Band named Brian return once again\, with gigs on Friday June 7th and Saturday June 8th\nrespectively.\nBut Brian and Rob don’t just song about change: they embody it. Both are keen cyclists and are\ndetermined to demonstrate this is a viable and enjoyable way of getting about without burning fossil fuel.\nThe tour will cover some 585 miles and take in hefty climbs along the way. The duo will be carrying\neverything they need with them\, instruments included\, and are grateful that most venues are either\nproviding or sponsoring overnight accommodation.\n“When you travel by bike” says Brian “You really experience the journey. Going by vehicle can sometimes\nfeel like time-travel\, in that you get in a box in one space and time\, then leave it at another – more or less\noblivious of what lies in between.”\nTo catch a Band named Brian live\, checkout tour dates on the web site at: www.thinkofasong.com or find\nthem in your local event listing.\nwww.thinkofasong.com info@madfmusik.co.uk +44 1225 313082
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/just-songs-tour-2024/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Blues Central
DESCRIPTION:BLUES CENTRAL are a four piece electric\, Rhythm & Blues band\, formed in 2001 by former RCA records recording artist and studio session musician Pete Hughes.\nSince their formation\, the band has played on the national blues club and festival circuit\, sharing a stage with artists including Nina Simone\, Booker T and the MGs\, Gary Moore\, Chicken Shack and several other global blues luminaries.\nThe band has also appeared live on the Paul Jones Blues show on BBC Radio 2.\nBLUES CENTRAL play an eclectic mix of urban blues from Chicago\, Texas and the American “Deep South” all with their unique British interpretation.\nA good time is guaranteed for all…..
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/blues-central/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:Daughter of Bala
DESCRIPTION:Daughter of Bala \nby Adele Cordner \n  \nDive into the remarkable tale of Betsi Cadwaladr\, a name lost in the annals of history but not forgotten on the stage! In this gripping new play\, written by Newport playwright Adele Cordner\, witness the extraordinary life of a 19th-century Welsh woman whose adventures spanned continents and whose bravery helped reshape the course of wartime nursing history. \nJoin Her Story Theatre Company as we journey through Betsi’s captivating life story: from her humble beginnings in Wales to her globetrotting escapades in service\, where she encountered fellow Welsh souls in the most unexpected corners of the world. But it was in her sixties\, against all odds\, that Betsi embarked on her most daring venture yet. \nJourney alongside Betsi as she defies conventions and expectations\, setting sail for the Crimean battlefield to heed the call of duty as a nurse. Along the way\, she finds herself at odds with none other than Florence Nightingale herself\, in a clash of wills that reverberates through the corridors of history. \nPrepare to laugh\, cry\, and be swept away as Betsi’s indomitable spirit shines through in every scene. Through a tapestry of flashbacks and poignant interviews with her biographer\, Betsi’s tale unfolds with heart-stopping excitement and tender humanity. \nDon’t miss your chance to experience the triumphs and tribulations of a true trailblazer. Daughter of Bala promises an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave you inspired and uplifted. \nBook your tickets now and join us on this unforgettable odyssey through the life of a woman whose indomitable\, independent spirit cannot fail to inspire. \n  \nTickets: £15/£12 for under 25s and NHS employees
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/daughter-of-bala/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:storytelling,theatre
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