November events

The Drill Hall, Lower Church Street Chepstow NP16 5HJ 

Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic GOLDEN BOY filmed live at the Almeida Theatre where it enjoyed a sell-out run and 4 & 5 star rave reviews. 1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. Pressured by a ruthless manager, tempted by a forbidden love, and bound by the expectations of his Italian-American family, Joe is a young man torn between the seductive promise of the American Dream and the quiet honour of a decent life. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become, and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side. Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates (Vanya) directs this propulsive drama exploring ambition, identity, and the high price of success. ★★★★★ 'Josh O'Connor is a knockout' Sunday Times ★★★★ 'A cracking cast meets a bold vision' Time Out

Age restrictions if applicable: Cert 15

Entrance/Ticket price: £13 / £10 under 18s

Book online in advance - reserved seats, or at the door from 6.30pm. https://chepstow-arts-culture-and-entertainment-society.square.site/  

Featuring powerhouse performances from Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, this gripping historical drama from writer-director James Vanderbilt chronicles the events that brought the Nazi high command to justice in the wake of World War II. The year is 1945. Hitler is dead and the Second World War is drawing to a close. Several figures within the Nazi high command have been apprehended by the Allies — among them the eerily charismatic Hermann Göring (Crowe). US Lt. Colonel Douglas Kelley (Malek), an army psychiatrist, is called in to evaluate the Nazi captives. He sees his directive as an opportunity to psychologically define evil, helping to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated while providing him with material for a surefire bestseller. Based on Jack El-Hai’s acclaimed book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, Nuremberg i explores the psychological chess match between American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley and Nazi leader Hermann Göring.- a chilling performance from Russell Crowe 

Age restrictions if applicable: Cert 15

Entrance/Ticket price: £6

Tickets online in advance - reserved seats, or at the door from 7pm https://chepstow-arts-culture-and-entertainment-society.square.site/  

Explore one of the most haunted castles in Wales on our own private ghost tour of Caldicot Castle. Using various methods to encounter the spirits you'll be broken into small groups to investigate various parts of the castle guided by experienced and knowledgeable ghost hunters.

Perfect for those both new to ghost hunting, and those more accomplished. You'll also have a chance to perform Ouija Boards, glass divination and table tipping in the heart of this 800 year old castle.

Event includes teas and coffees.

Times: 8.00pm - 2.00am

Ticket Price: £53.00 per person 

https://www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk/ghost-hunt/ghost-hunt-at-caldicot-castle-saturday-7th-november-2026.php

Come and meet Santa at the RNLI Christmas Fayre! Get your RNLI Christmas Cards and Souvenirs plus Bric-a-Brac and Cake stalls, a Raffle and a Tombola to win beautiful RNLI Teddy Bears. There will, of course, be coffee and cake on offer for only £4. There is no charge to meet Santa, but donations are gratefully welcomed. 

Venue: Magor and Undy Community Hub 

Entrance/Ticket price: Free to visit stalls, £4 for Coffee & Cake

For more information, please visit the RNLI Caldicot & District Fundraising Branch Facebook page.

Father Christmas and the Mayor of Abergavenny will be parading through the streets of Abergavenny, switching the lights on as they go. 

Event times: 3pm - 6pm 

The Drill Hall, Lower Church Street Chepstow NP16 5HJ 2.00pm

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the free-spirited Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. But even she is unprepared for what happens when she decides to seduce police officer Don José. Olivier Award-winning director Damiano Michieletto’s staging casts scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera. An all-star cast brings this white-hot production to life with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score boasts a host of Spanish-inspired melodies and his gift for writing memorable melodies reaches its peak in the flamboyance of the ‘Toreador Song’, one of the most instantly recognisable arias in all classical music 

Age restrictions if applicable: suitable ages 8+

Entrance/Ticket price: £16 / £10 under 16s

Tickets online in advance - reserved seats. Or at the door from 1.30pm https://chepstow-arts-culture-and-entertainment-society.square.site/ 

There are a number of Welsh traditional tune groups throughout Wales. This event is has been organised by one of the groups but is open to everyone with an interest in playing Welsh tunes. It is expected that you will already be playing traditional music and that you are able to read music at a basic level. The session will concentrate on music from the tune books published by Clera (see the Clera website - clera.org for more information). Acoustic instruments only. 

Under 16 should be supervised by an adult. Please let a member know if you have any condition which might affect your ability to take part.

Time: 1.00pm - 4.30pm

Venue:Llanfoist Village Hall, Church Lane, Abergavenny NP7 9LP 

£4.00 each (cash only)

For more information contact Jan -  jht77@hotmail.com

Dragon's Heart & Dragon's Soul are a Swansea-based Diverse Dance Theatre Community Company of learning disabled dancers. They are bringing their Double Bill to Dance Blast: Y Golau/The Light: inspired by Dylan Thomas ( 15 minutes) Interval: 15 minutes The Fire & The Bird: A piece about conflict and resolution performed to Stavinsky's Firebird Suite. (20 minutes) An inclusive workshop suitable for learning disabled youth and adults will run 4.30-5.30pm, before the performance. This will be FREE to attend with a purchased ticket to the performance. (£5 if not staying to watch the performance) Workshop must be booked in advance, due to limited spaces.

£10 / £5 concessions. (Workshop Free with a show ticket but must be booked in advance) 

Purchase tickets from Ticket Source: https://www.ticketsource.com/danceblast/t-aalznyj 

For more information contact email: danceblastclasses@gmail.com Tel: 01873 854811 Website: https://www.dance-blast.org/whats-on