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SPARKLING ARTS EVENTS IN THE HEART OF SHOREHAM SEPT – DEC 2014

BAKA BEYOND LUNASA THE INNER VISION ORCHESTRA GEORGIE FAME LEE NELSON TOYAH WILLCOX

ROPETACKLECENTRE.CO.UK SEPT 2014 ropetacklecentre.co.uk BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 SEPT 2014 WELCOME TO ROPETACKLE From music, comedy, theatre, talks, family events, exhibitions, and much more, we’ve something for everybody to enjoy this autumn and winter. As a charitable trust staffed almost entirely by volunteers, nothing comes close to the friendly atmosphere, intimate performance space, and first- class programming that makes Ropetackle one of the South Coast’s most prominent and celebrated arts venues. We believe engagement with the arts is of vital importance to the wellbeing of both individuals and the community, and with such an exciting and eclectic programme ahead of us, we’ll let the events speak for themselves. See you at the bar!

THUNKSHOP THURSDAY SUPPERS BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 Our in-house cafe Thunkshop will be serving delicious pre-show suppers from 6pm before most of our Thursday events. Advance With support from booking is recommended but not essential, please contact Sarah on 07957 166092 for further details and to book. Seats are reserved for people dining. Look out for the Thunkshop icon throughout the programme or visit page 58 for the full list of pre-show meals.

Programme design by Door 22 Creative www.door22.co.uk

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SARA SPADE & THE NOISY BOYS Sara Spade & The Noisy Boys: World War One Centenary Concert She’s back! After a sell-out Ropetackle show in January, Sara Spade & The Noisy Boys return with flapper classics like ‘Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue’ and other popular Charlestons, plus favourite Great War-era songs including Pack up your Troubles in your Old Kit Bag and Long Way to Tipperary. Sara is Jools Holland’s latest discovery and you can see his effervescent video intro on the front page of her website. Her high energy uke playing, backed by the Noisy Boys, never fails to get feet tapping, be it at HOUSE OF HATS Bestival, Vintage or on BBC Radio ‘behind vocal pyrotechnics that suggest a younger Crosby, Stills and Nash, , Radio 1 & Radio 2. Expect there’s a solid songwriting heart’ Q Magazine another great night out! Surfing a musical wave out of Brighton are House Of Hats, with their Wednesday 3rd September | recently released debut album, This Love (co-produced by the band and 7.30pm | £14 Grammy award winning Pete Smith) garnering widespread acclaim. Band members Alex Gigante (vocals, guitars), Al-Anoud Al-Omran a.k.a ‘Noddy’ (vocals, guitar, piano), James Kuszweki (vocals, ukulele) and Rob Gigante (bass, percussion, vocals) were friends for years before finally connecting the dots. A shared love of the raw power of acoustic guitar and voice proved the template that unified their sound, whether recording or playing live. Q Magazine and Acoustic Magazine have called them the new Crosby, Still and Nash, 2014 could well be the year of the Hats. Thursday 4th September | 8pm | £10 advance, £12 on the door

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AUTUMN CEILIDH WITH MEET THE AUTHOR: KATE’S KITCHEN BAND WILL SELF Kate’s Kitchen Band play music that will get you City Books present Will Self talking about dancing! They believe in giving the audience a his new book Shark. Will Self is the author good time. And the ‘caller’ teaches all dances, so of many novels and books, including Great no prior knowledge is needed. For this show, the Apes, The Book of Dave, How the Dead Live caller will be Tony Dunn, a veteran of ceilidh calling - which was shortlisted for the Whitbread and well known in dance circles. Kate’s Kitchen Novel of the Year 2002 - The Butt, winner Band are at the fun end of the spectrum with a of the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse line-up as eclectic as it is varied, from top end piccolo to acoustic double Prize for Comic Fiction 2008, and Umbrella, bass for that deep-in-the-belly underpinning. In between are melodeons which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize (button accordion), fiddles, percussion, guitar and mandolin. Their musical 2012. His latest novel, Shark, is based on heritage comes from early English, traditional dance, Morris and Celtic, a incredible real events in the Second World foot-tapping mixture of sounds from start to finish. War when the ship which had delivered the fissile material to the south Pacific to be dropped on Hiroshima was Friday 5th September | 8pm | £10 subsequently sunk by a Japanese submarine with the loss of 900 men, including 200 killed in the largest shark attack ever recorded. SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ The evening will feature an exclusive book reading, a question and answer WITH MIKE HATCHARD session, plus the chance to purchase signed first edition copies. Tuesday 9th September | 7pm | £8 Two featured artists who share a veritable wealth of acclaim. Alan Barnes is well known to Ropetackle regulars for his effortless melodic solos. Considered Ropetackle Film Club Presents: by many to be the UK’s finest sax player, his humour is as graceful and infectious as his playing. Chris Spedding is such a modest man you could be BLUE JASMINE forgiven for not knowing there is a book written about him and his Messianic 2013 American drama written and directed by Woody Allen starring Cate career (the Reluctant Guitar Hero.) Blanchett and Alec Baldwin. Thunkshop café will be open for soups, stews and cakes. Running time: 98 minutes Sunday 7th September | 11am | £9 Open to Film Club members and guests only. Thursday 11th September | 7.30pm

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STACKRIDGE Prog rock, psych, Beatlesque power pop, folk or even the precursors of Britpop? And that’s not even including their late 70s skinny tie new wave stint in the UK top 20 as The Korgis. Either way James Warren and Andy SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE Davis - aka Stackridge - are an unmissable live act, with a pedigree that Welcome back South Coast Soul Revue, the South East’s finest soul band. now stretches to over 40 years of eccentric, perfect, quintessentially Performing their unique mix of vintage and contemporary, soul and funk, English music. the South Coast Soul Revue’s eight-piece live band is guaranteed to get Aided and abetted by long serving musicians Glenn Tommey (Keyboards), even the most reluctant of dancers on their feet and shaking it on the Eddie John (Drums), and Clare Lindley (Violin/Guitar), they are both dance floor. An electrifying combination of drums, lead and rhythm guitar, brilliant and timeless. bass, horn section plus male and female vocals, The South Coast Soul Revue wow and delight fans wherever they go. Their high energy stage Saturday 13th September | 8pm | £12 show features songs from the greats, old and new, including Marvin Gaye, The Crusaders, Aretha Franklyn, Gregory Porter and Chaka Khan to name but a few. FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE Don’t miss out, book your tickets today and get ready to dance dance JOIN UP! Annual Membership dance! TODAY Individual Membership £15 Joint Membership £25 Friday 12th September | 8pm | £14

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DANNY BRYANT ‘a fantastic guitar player... able to take a Fender Stratocaster and really make 2013 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner: it sing’ Joe Bonamassa Best Show Europe’s leading Blues & Rock publication, Classic Rock Blues, recently 2014 Chortle Award Winner: Best Show called Danny a ‘National Blues Treasure’, a title that he has worked Bridget Christie (from R4’s Bridget Christie tirelessly and passionately to earn. Riding high on the European blues Minds the Gap, Dilemma, Heresy, News Quiz, scene for over a decade, yet still only 32, Danny has carved a name for The Unbelievable Truth, BBC’s QI, It’s Kevin himself the old-fashioned way having played over 2000 club and festival and C4’s Cardinal Burns) does not wear her shows to his many fans around the world. feminism lightly. Only the 3rd woman stand-up Following sold out tours across Europe and numerous major festival to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013. Her show, whilst huge on the appearances alongside Joe Cocker, Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy and Peter laughter count, also gives us something to think about. Green to mention a few; Danny and his band have steadily carved a huge Tuesday 16th September | 8pm | £14 and loyal fan base around the world. Now comes the chance to experience Danny’s brilliance in Shoreham for the very first time. Sunday 14th September | 8pm | £14 seated, or £12 standing BLACKHEART ‘undoubtedly one of the best things to come out of in recent years’ FATEA Magazine In just four years, since their song Unlike Water was used in a TV commercial, British multi- instrumentalist duo Blackheart have recorded three albums, enjoyed airplay in nearly every country in the world and played successful tours of the UK, Ireland, Germany, Holland, plus two headline tours of Australia and New Zealand. Their music and unique sound shun categorisation, combining acoustic instruments and the voice of Chrissy Mostyn with ancient synthesisers, effects, atmospherics and electronica to create a new brand of avant- garde ethereal folk. Thursday 18th September | 8pm | £10

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THE TREASON SHOW The Treason team are back with a bang! We’re ringing in the autumnal changes with some topical treats and satirical songs. The Treason Show, not afraid to kick leaves in the face of politics (and then giggle excitedly at the crispy noise they make). Friday 19th September | 8pm | £14

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! Saturday night out at Ropetackle with top comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compere introduces three top acts from the comedy circuit. Over 18s only. A JOHN OTWAY barnstorming night out! AND WILD WILLY BARRETT Saturday 20th September | 8.30pm | £12.50 in advance, £14 on the door Both John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett remain enigmas to the vast majority of the British public, but for those in the know, they are simply unmissable when appearing on the same stage. The show is a wonderful THUNKSHOP THURSDAY SUPPERS eclectic mix of bizarre humour, superb visual effects, fine guitar playing Our in-house cafe ThunkshopFRIENDS will be servingOF ROPETACKLE delicious and the best use of a Theremin anywhere. John Otway has delighted pre-show suppers from 6pm before most of our Thursday events. Ropetackle audiences on numerous occasions down the years, and we Advance booking is recommended but not essential, please contact can’t wait to see him in partnership with his long-term on-off collaborator Sarah on 07957 166092 for further details and to book. Seats are Wild Willy Barrett. reserved for people dining. Look out for the Thunkshop icon throughout Tuesday 23rd September | 8pm | £13 in advance, £15 on the door the programme or visit page 58 for the full list of pre-show meals.

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SHOREHAM WORDFEST Matinee Film Screening: AND CITY BOOKS PRESENT: THE BOOK THIEF An extraordinary, magical story of a young girl sent to live with a foster FRANCESCA MARTINEZ family in WW2 Germany. Sophie Nelisse, Emily Watson and Geoffrey Rush Come and hear Francesca Martinez talking star. Running time: 130 minutes about her new book: What the **** is Normal? In Thursday 25th September | 2pm | £3.50 association with City Books and Wordfest. What do you do when you’re labelled abnormal in a world obsessed with normality? In a world where KAZ HAWKINS wrinkles are practically illegal, going bald is cause Joint Winner: Rising Star Award – for mental breakdown, and women over size ten Blues & Soul Magazine 2014 are encouraged to shoot themselves, what the **** do you do if you’re, gasp... disabled? Underground for years as a secret songwriter, Kaz Hawkins is one of the Francesca was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was two years old biggest performers to come out of and her parents were gravely told that she would never lead a ‘normal’ life. Northern Ireland in recent years. Kaz is After a happy childhood filled with tree climbing, mischief and little regard loved for her down to earth attitude; she for her bit of palsy, Francesca arrived at high school with a confidence brings fun to every performance and is verging on indestructible, only to be turned into a miserable and insecure adored not only by her fans but anyone wreck. Luckily for her, salvation came from Grange Hill, a stand-up who meets her. She lives and sings comedy workshop, and a passionate love affair replete with scintillating the blues but has much more to offer, conversation. with her spellbinding songs that cross What the **** is Normal?! is a very funny, very moving celebration different genres; power ballads, folk, and exploration of learning to be happy with who you are. Neither an rock roots and gospel. With support gigs autobiography nor a self-help book, it’s a powerful and political call-to-arms under her belt for Van Morrison, Nanci that rails against the relentless media bombardment of what is culturally Griffiths, Chris Farlowe, Matt Andersen perceived as ‘normal’. Francesca equipped herself with the tools to stick and a special duet with Belfast’s Brian two shaky fingers up to society’s unrealistic and damaging expectations, and Kennedy & The Professor Pat McManus, with this book, she hopes to help more people to do the same. she’s now ready to step into the limelight herself. Wednesday 24th September | 7pm | £8 Thursday 25th September | 8pm | £12

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Shoreham Wordfest is a celebration of words faces his last case in the recently released Darkness, Darkness. in books, poetry, song and drama. Wordfest Award winning author John Harvey will talk about the novel, and his 2014 will run from September 19th to October decision to make it the last in the series, in conversation with Peter 12th, with many events at Ropetackle, as well Guttridge. Peter is the former crime fiction critic for The Observer. as various venues across Adur. For the first time, all Wordfest tickets will be available Tickets £6, £5 Friends of Wordfest from the Ropetackle box office and website. Saturday 27th September | 3pm | £6

Shoreham Wordfest presents: Salsa Party with Sarabanda, OUT OF SILENCE presented by African Night Fever Stunning poetry and fiery music with author John Harvey, poet Lee Harwood and the John Lake Quartet AFRICAN NIGHT John Harvey, award winning author of the Charlie Resnick detective FEVER’S SALSA series, reads poetry from his new collection, Out of Silence, accompanied PARTY by John Lake’s fiery four-piece band, celebrating in words and music some of the great jazz musicians of the past such as Chet Baker, , Sarabanda (previously Charlie Parker and Lester Young. Joining them as special guest is Lee Soneando) are a five piece band Harwood, one of the finest poets working in England today. Lee will be who play Cuban Son and Salsa reading from his new book The Orchid Boat. with a serious groove. Pianist Sara McGuinness sought out Tickets £15, £12 Friends of Wordfest musicians with a passion for Cuban music old and new to form the band. Friday 26th September | 8pm | £15 The result is a powerful quintet with a big sound. The band’s obvious love of the music they play is evident in the passionate and exuberant arrangements of Cuban songs. The fabulous singer Yuri Moreno hails from Shoreham Wordfest presents: Oriente, the East of Cuba, where Son music was born. Expect a range of DARKNESS, DARKNESS Cuban music including Son from the 40s and 50s, as popularised by Buena Vista Social Club, through to modern day hot Timba and Salsa. Don’t forget Author John Harvey talks about the latest Charlie Resnick novel, in your dancing shoes! conversation with Peter Guttridge FREE salsa lessons! Learn from the experts at the FREE one hour salsa lesson before Hardbitten detective inspector Charlie Resnick has been thrilling readers the band strike up. The FREE lesson starts at 7pm, don’t miss out. and listeners to the radio dramas currently featured on Radio 4 Extra, since the first novel, Lonely Hearts, appeared in 1989. Ten novels later, he Saturday 27th September | 8pm | £12 in advance, £14 on the door

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Shoreham Wordfest presents: MIEKE ZIERVOGEL Clara’s Daughter and The Art of the Novella On a welcome return visit to Shoreham Wordfest, Meike Ziervogel will introduce her second novella, Clara’s Daughter. Meike is founder and director of award-winning Peirene Press. Her talk will include a look at the artistic side of the novella through image and form. Tickets £6, £5 Friends of Wordfest Sunday 28th September | 2pm | £6

TACKLE THE ISSUES This is your chance to ask a panel of local politicians, commentators and experts the questions that matter to you. The panel for this Question Time type event will comprise: ACOUSTIC Simon Fanshawe (writer, broadcaster, former chair of Sussex University Council) Lord Bassam (Privy Counsellor, former Government Minister, and Opposition Chief ‘a band that performs their old material with passion and precision… Whip in the House of Lords) they have broken new ground by harnessing the power of their electric Sue Dare (Principal of Northbrook College and former Director of the Learning incarnation in an acoustic setting’ Chicago Tribune and Skills Council) Acoustic Strawbs are David Cousins, Dave Lambert, and Chas Cronk, the Lisa Rodrigues (Writer and anti-stigma campaigner, and recently retired Chief classic 1970s line-up of Britain’s most successful international folk- Executive of Sussex Partnerships NHS Trust) rock band, and who play regularly to packed out, appreciative, live music In the chair will be Tim Loughton (Conservative MP for Shoreham and East Worthing, former Minister for Children and Families). venues across the world. Members of the audience are invited to put their questions to the panel In the early 1970s Strawbs scored chart success in Britain with huge - current affairs, the human condition, the state of the world - the wider albums such as and . From the the range of questions the better. If you would like to ask a question mid-1970s onwards, Strawbs toured with the likes of Santana, Peter please email it in advance to [email protected] or bring it (in Frampton, The Eagles, REO Speedwagon, Joe Walsh, Blue Oyster Cult, writing) on the night. , and Frank Zappa. Tuesday 30th September | 7.30pm | £4 Wednesday 1st October | 8pm | £12.50

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THE DARIUS BRUBECK QUARTET The Darius Brubeck Quartet, with its original compositions, hits and South African jazz is the real draw. Playing to consistently sold- out houses at regional festivals and clubs, including London’s Ronnie Scott’s, their acoustic sound is melodic, spontaneous, rhythmic and audience-friendly. Reaction to The Darius Brubeck Quartet has been enthusiastic, whether in Riyadh or . Duncan Heining in Jazzwise Magazine described the group’s performance at the 2012 Scarborough Festival as his ‘gig of the year’. This very special show will feature Darius Brubeck (piano), Dave O’Higgins (sax), Matt Ridley (bass) and Wesley Gibbens (drums). Thursday 2nd October | 8pm | £14

TOYAH WILLCOX Toyah: Acoustic, Up Close & Personal Household name, pop icon, TV presenter and actress (, Cabaret Peter Pan, Jubilee, Quadophenia) Toyah comes to Ropetackle this October. Don’t miss this unique chance to experience Toyah up close and personal. A lively unplugged/storytellers style gig, it will include Toyah performing an acoustic set of her loved hit singles and classic songs, alongside stories from her colourful, thirty-five year career. Toyah Willcox returns to Roptackle. Friday 3rd October | 8pm | £18.50

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RICHARD DURRANT Shoreham Wordfest presents: This concert will celebrate the release of Richard Durrant and Howard POETRY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR Beach’s new album of music by Vivaldi, Bach and Boccherini played on A workshop led by Janet Pressley guitar & harpsichord. Richard will also be delving into his uniquely diverse Janet Pressley’s workshop will begin with an overview of the history of war repertoire to present another evening of musical intrigue. poetry, leading to a focus on the poetry of the First World War. It includes The evening also marks the launch of a brand new organisation called women’s poetry and working-class poetry, as well as the most well-known Guitars on the Beach. With Richard Durrant as their patron, Guitars on the and celebrated poets of the time such as Thomas, Gurney, Rosenberg, Beach is a south coast based collective designed to give guitarists of all Siegfried Sassoon, Wilfred Owen. disciplines a chance to meet regularly to play, learn, enjoy and discover Janet teaches literature and creative writing to adults. Her workshops are more about the guitar in all its many incarnations. Guitarists of any style always popular, so be sure to secure your ticket early. or standard are welcome to come along and meet the organisers in the interval and after the show. Saturday 4th October | 2pm - 5pm | £7, £5 Friends of Wordfest Saturday 4th October | 8pm | £15, £13 Conc, £5 16s & Under SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ WITH MIKE HATCHARD Paul Hart makes a welcome reappearance. Paul has graced Sunday Morning Jazz before on piano, violin, mandolin and bass, on all of which he displays effortless mastery. Had he not made a conscious decision to have a career primarily as a (he has written concertos for the likes of John Williams and Evelyn Glennie as well as many film scores) there is little doubt he would have been one of the world’s most acclaimed instrumentalists. As it is, he is something of a secret, known only to those who appreciate and seek out real musical mastery. Do become one of that select band… if you’re not already. Sunday 5th October | 11am | £9

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THE MUDDY CHOIR Ropetackle Film Club Presents: A new play by Jesse Briton to mark the MANDELA, LONG WALK TO FREEDOM centenary of the outbreak of the First Directed by Justin Chadwick and starring Idris Elba and Naomie Harris, World War for young audiences aged 13+ this stunning film chronicles Mandela’s early life, coming of age, education The summer of 1917 and the third battle and 27 years in prison before becoming President. Thunkshop café will be for Ypres is lurching towards its bloody open for soups, stews and cakes. Running time: 146 minutes conclusion. Young soldiers Will, Rob, Open to Film Club members and guests only. and Jumbo are thrust into a landscape starkly different to the playing fields and Wednesday 8th October | 7.30pm estates of their Sunderland home. When the trio’s singing causes a disturbance up the line they face unwelcome NICK HARPER attention from their commanding ‘one of the finest guitarists of his generation, officers. Is music their ticket away from his soaring vocal range and propensity for epic the front, as Robbie dreams, or will the passion it brings about prove more song place him somewhere between Rufus dangerous than bullets and gas? Wainright and Jeff Buckley’ Mojo The Muddy Choir is a story about boys growing up and the humanising Son of the legendary UK singer-songwriter power of music. Commissioned and produced by Theatre Centre, the play Roy Harper, and former member of Squeeze, has been written by Jesse Briton to mark the centenary of the outbreak of Nick Harper has been playing guitar from the age of 10. Surrounded by the the First World War. The play, which includes period songs, tells the story likes of Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and Dave Gilmour growing of three young boys serving with the Durham Light Infantry in 1917. up, it’s no surprise Nick has become the musician he is today. ‘In this centenary year, there is a particular significance in bringing to venues Nick’s live show is a wild ride, from personal introspection to biting work that reflects the reality of the First World War for the millions caught political satire via a charmingly caustic wit, Harper moves effortlessly up in it, including so many young people’ Jesse Briton, Playwright from his own compositions to well-loved covers which he makes his own We welcome bookings from schools and can offer a discounted rate, please call us including songs from Frank Zappa, Jeff Buckley, Led Zeppelin, Monty on 01273 464440 for details. Duration: Approximately 1hr. Suitability: Key Stages Python, and Public Enemy (yes, on an acoustic guitar). For over a decade, 3, 4 & 5 | Ages: 13+ | Years 8-13 Subject Links: Drama & Performing Arts, English, he has been dazzling audiences and reviewers alike with this heady mix History, GCSE & A-Level Music. of virtuosity, boyish charm, showmanship, and sheer bravado. And now, finally, he plays Ropetackle. Monday 6th October | 7pm | £10, £8 for people aged 16 and under Thursday 9th October | 8pm | £12

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Shoreham Wordfest presents: PRUNELLA SCALES AND LEO AYLEN An assortment of Sybils Prunella Scales, adored by millions as Sybil Fawlty, BAFTA-nominated as Queen Elizabeth II, with Leo Aylen, also BAFTA-nominated, ask whether men really are from Mars, women from Venus, in Leo’s specially created show of poems, humour, and anecdotes. Friday 10th October | 7.30pm | £14, £12 Friends of Wordfest

Shoreham Wordfest presents: POETRY AND SHORT STORY SLAM SHAKATAK ‘this music still glows as brightly as that first hearing... Shakatak aren’t just a COMPETITION band, they were the soundtrack to our lives’ Ronnie Scott’s House Magazine Hosted by Tom Cutler, with judges panel chaired by Wordfest patron, The legendary jazz-funk masters hit Ropetackle! After a number of Simon Brett successful top-twenty singles in the UK, 80s superstars Shakatak scored The Wordfest annual Slam competition is back! An opportunity for writers unprecedented international success with the release of the classic to test their work with friends, supporters and those who want to hear new Nightbirds recording. Along with this successful recording career, writing in a fast and furious format: 5 minute maximum for either poetry Shakatak firmly established themselves as a vibrant must-see live act, or prose. combining astute musicianship with a sense of fun that communicated Come early to put your name in the hat and see if it gets pulled out for a strongly with audiences across the world. There’s still an insatiable reading from the Ropetackle stage. Guest judges, chaired by well-known demand for the unique Shakatak sound, and we’re delighted to have finally author, Simon Brett, will provide comments and a final score with any brought them to the Ropetackle stage. dispute settled by the audience! Featuring Jill Seward (lead vocals), Bill Sharpe (keys), Keith Winter Sunday 12th October | 7pm | £5 (guitar), George Anderson (bass) and Roger Odell (drums). Saturday 11th October | 8pm | £18.50

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Baluji Shrivastav Presents ALAN BARNES AND THE INNER VISION DAVID NEWTON ORCHESTRA Alan Barnes and David Newton have been ‘the audience left the auditorium playing duets for over 35 years. These multiple spellbound and humbled’ Songlines award winners cover a vast repertoire, from Magazine Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea, and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. The emphasis, Acclaimed Indian musical director as always, is on swinging, accessibility and interplay. Expect a hugely Baluji Shrivastav has brought entertaining programme of straight ahead jazz flawlessly played and together incredible musicians interspersed with lots of wonderful anecdotes. from around the world who are blind or partially sighted. Their Thursday 16th October | 8pm | £15 uplifting music moves between songs from Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, India, , to LÚNASA soulful Gospel and Blues to ‘the new Gods of Irish Music’ Mojo sublime Indian Ragas and Western ‘spellbinding’ Songlines Classical compositions. Driven by the intensity of an inner vision they Ireland’s music legends, Lúnasa, celebrate the power of music to transform lives. are internationally acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish Baluji says: “each member of The Inner Vision Orchestra has a story to tell instrumental band of recent times, about the power of music. This is a story about music changing the lives of and are one of the most treasured Irish acts around today. people. It is about amazing people using music to give their lives direction and purpose”. Their inventive arrangements and bass driven grooves have steered Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory. Their recordings have been Back by popular demand, following the success of performing alongside hailed as some of the best and most important world music albums Coldplay at the London 2012 Paralympic Closing Ceremony and a sold anywhere, while their blend of intelligence, innovation, virtuosity, and out UK tour in 2013, this promises to be an uplifting and special night of passion has brought them to the forefront of Celtic music. The result is remarkable live music. simply mind-blowing. Wednesday 15th October | 8pm | £12 Friday 17th October | 8pm | £16

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City Books Present: GEORGIE FAME REVEREND RICHARD COLES Georgie Fame & Sons A parish priest, a former rock-star whose number-one hit ‘There’s no point in doing it when Georgie Fame could do it ten times better’ with The Communards was the biggest-selling single of Bill Wyman 1986, and regular host of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Saturday Live’ - Georgie, with his much loved blend of Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, has the Reverend Richard Coles has quite a story to tell and his new memoir, consistently worked in the highest musical circles and has become an icon ‘Fathomless Riches’ which he launches at Ropetackle, offers a fascinating of the British music scene. insight into this amazing life. So far there have been more than twenty albums and fourteen hit singles, Saturday 18th October | 2.30pm | £8 including the Number 1’s: Yeh Yeh, Getaway and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde. Add to this a long list of collaborations with famous names including Muddy Waters, Gene Vincent, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB Morrison, amongst many others, and in Georgie Fame you have a bona fide Saturday night out at Ropetackle with top comics from the UK comedy circuit musical legend! and beyond. Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style Wednesday 22nd October | 8pm | £22, or £25 for seats in the front 4 rows and the perfect way to get together with your mates. Over 18s only. Saturday 18th October | 8.30pm | £12.50 in advance, or £14 on the door

THE SHEE ‘Brilliant’ Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 The Shee is an exceptional all- female band with three exceptionally strong singers alongside astonishing instrumental prowess. Their diverse range of individual musical influences combine to produce an adventurous brew of Folk, Gaelic and Bluegrass. The arrangements are a mixture of their signature complex, inter-weaving textures and a brave, stripped-back feel on certain tracks. A second return to the Ropetackle by popular demand. Tuesday 21st October | 8pm | £12

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Matinee Film Screening: ABBA PARTY DAY SAVING MR BANKS Bringing Sweden to Shoreham in light of and Tom Hanks star in the extraordinary untold story of Abba’s 40th Anniversary Eurovision Song how Disney’s classic Mary Poppins made it to the screen. Running time: Contest victory Ropetackle presents a collection of events celebrating all things 120 minutes Swedish. Our onsite café Thunkshop Thursday 23rd October | 2pm | £3.50 will be serving an array of Swedish food delights and cakes, there will be children’s activities running throughout the afternoon. Swedish Including Swedish story-telling with dress BEVERLEY CRAVEN up and the showing of a Swedish film Change of Heart Tour Celebrations for the all family. Running into the night the Swedish party continues with highly A welcome return to Ropetackle by the at Ropetackle acclaimed tribute band off ‘Abba Arrival’. fantastic BRIT-Award winner Beverley Ropetackle is working in collaboration with Craven. She is looking forward to Gladrags of Brighton, if you would like to performing her new songs live alongside hire costumes for the party please contact timeless classics Promise Me, Holding them at www.socialsubcultural.com/ gladrags/ On, Woman To Woman, Love Scenes, and many more. With a witty narrative and unforgettable melodies, her poignant sentiments will leave you with a ARRIVAL UK - THE ULTIMATE warm glow of nostalgia, or maybe even the odd tear. ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW Book early for this event for it is sure to be a sell-out. The show that every Abba fan has been waiting for! Thursday 23rd October | 8pm | £18.50 Arrival UK are one of the most sought after tribute bands in the world today. Bursting on stage with an energy not witnessed in this type of production since the great band THE TREASON SHOW themselves toured in the 1970s, Arrival UK deliver great song after great Brighton’s hilarious Treason Show team return for more scintillating song. This magnificent live show contains stunning vocals, beautiful satirical shenanigans aimed at the world of politics, sport and celebrity harmonies plus a fabulous collection of lavish and authentic replica costumes. taking what’s in the news and spinning it into comedy gold. Have I Got Please note, this is an all standing event News For You crossed with Spitting Image via Not The Nine O’Clock News. Saturday 25th October | 8pm | £16.50 Friday 24th October | 8pm | £14

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THE CHURCHFITTERS The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a saucepan. Heart- wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw. Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms. The three virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments, adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass-bouzouki and a sackful of percussion to their ensemble. How do you adequately describe such a musically diverse, uplifting band? You leave it to Mike Harding, a self-confessed ‘huge, huge fan’, he calls STEVE HARLEY their music ‘totally brilliant and beautiful!’. A Closer Look - An Acoustic Set Wednesday 29th October | 8pm | £12 Steve Harley, the original Cockney Rebel, tours the world with A Closer Look - An Acoustic Set, an intimate, unique and atmospheric show. The performance promises intimacy mingled with great improvisation and LEE NELSON rocky rhythms. He’s hosted Live at the Apollo, Steve will be accompanied by his Cockney Rebel band-mate of long- sold out his three times standing, Barry Wickens [violin and guitar] and by [piano extended live tour, had over and percussion]. The set will be built around tracks from all 13 of Steve’s two million people watching albums and will include all-time favourites like Mr Soft, , Mr BBC Three’s Lee Nelson’s Well Raffles, Sebastian, and of course the ever-popular Make Me Smile (Come Good Show; now it’s time for Up And See Me), all blended in with more recent tracks from critically- him to come to Ropetackle with acclaimed albums The Quality Of Mercy and . a night of qwaliteeee jokes, A Closer Look - An Acoustic Set is an unmissable chance for fans to games and banter. connect with Steve Harley in a special setting. Everyone’s welcome. Please note, this is an all standing event. Friday 31st October | 8pm | Sunday 26th October | 8pm | £22.50 £22.50

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SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ WITH MIKE HATCHARD Described by Mike Brecker as a world-class jazz talent, Mark Ramsden has always been a tour de force in the world of sax. His was the famous tenor solo in Tom Robinson’s ‘War Baby’ and his playing is extraordinary versatile, one minute rocking hard and dirty the next chirping as sweetly as . In addition we have Gordon Webber, one of London’s top jazz singers – everything from Rat Pack to more esoteric jazz reinterpretations of Dire Straits and . Sunday 2nd November | 11am | £9

Opera at Ropetackle: BAKA BEYOND TOSCA After Tour A Glyndebourne style evening at Ropetackle ‘if you are not dancing, maybe you should have someone check your pulse. featuring Puccini’s Tosca The party atmosphere was irrepressible’ Evening Standard This production was filmed at the actual times and in the actual places Making their first ever visit, Baka Beyond bring their stunning live show where Puccini set this opera. It is extremely evocative of Rome with and latest release, After The Tempest, to Ropetackle. Effortlessly merging beautiful music. Broadcast on the high-definition Ropetackle big screen. African rhythms with Celtic harmonies, expect a pulsating set featuring Conductor: Zubin Mehta. Starring: Placido Domingo, Catherine Malfitano captivating footage from the Rainforest and a host of new songs and Ruggero Raimondi. especially written for a version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. It is 21 years since Baka Beyond’s acclaimed debut CD Spirit of the Forest was If you are coming as a group, book your own party table and bring your own picnic released. Constantly touring and releasing new albums, Baka Beyond food for the interval (all drink must be purchased from the Ropetackle bar). have become one of the finest danceable bands, creating the sound of the Running time approx. 2 hours, with a picnic break of 1 hour, plus short introductory global village and attaining worldwide recognition. talk – doors open 5pm with the performance starting at 5.30pm, tickets include a Saturday 1st November | 8pm | £16 seated, £15 standing free glass of bubbly. Sunday 2nd November | 5pm | £12

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TIFF STEVENSON BEN WATERS Ben Waters - Rock ‘N Roll Piano ‘Original observations, Jools Holland described Ben fantastically sharp lines, spot on’ Waters as one of his favourite piano players of all time and also asked him to perform at his As an actress Tiff Stevenson wedding. He’s had a remarkable had already worked alongside apprenticeship, having worked established artists such as Ricky and recorded with many of the Gervais in The Office, Jon Bird legendary greats of the rock ‘n in Chambers and Stephen Fry in roll world including The Rolling Absolute Power, before kicking Stones, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee off her successful comedy career Lewis, Shakin’ Stevens, Jools in 2006. Tiffany burst on to the Holland and . scene with a lead role in Eric Bogosian’s Edinburgh Festival The Ben Waters Band play play, Talk Radio, directed by amazing rock ‘n roll, blues . She followed this and boogie numbers, along triumph with a series of solo with ground breaking original shows, Cavewoman, Dictators numbers which are attracting and Along Came A Spider, world wide interest. Appearing performing to packed Edinburgh alongside Ben will be his audiences receiving rave reviews. She’s a very funny lady; you might have drummer, Ady Milward, his bass enjoyed her appearances on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Deal Or player, Richard Hymas (both No Deal, Live With Gabby, Big Brother’s Bit On The Side and Show Me The chart toppers and excellent Funny, or performing in the live final at London’s Hammersmith Apollo to vocalists in their own right) and his son Tom on sax, who by the age of ten millions of viewers. ‘Witty and inventive… a stroke of genius. A writer of had played and recorded with the Rolling Stones, Jools Holland and Mick great subtlety and originality’. Hucknall. Who says musical talent doesn’t run in the family! Thursday 6th November | 8pm | £10 Friday 7th November | 8pm | £14 in advance, or £16 on the door

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THE KAST OFF KINKS

The Kast Off Kinks plus special guests Original band members , & , plus Dave Clark on guitar & lead vocal, bring the magic and music of the to Shoreham. All those fantastic hits; , , , All Day & All of the Night, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Lola, and many more, The Egg and Southbank Centre present: plus some well-known Ray Davies songs successfully covered by various great bands down the years. The Kinks are often cited as one of the most THE QUEEN’S KNICKERS important and influential rock bands of all time. Come experience the magic. ‘Hilarious, witty and downright silly’ Timeout Saturday 8th November | 8pm | £17 seated, or £15 standing Based on the book by Nicholas Allan / Adapted by Oliver Birch and John Biddle / Directed by Lee Lyford Ropetackle Film Club Presents: Get your knickers in a twist with this classic comedy for wise young children. What would you do if you lost the Queen’s pants? Dilys, the NOW VOYAGER Queen’s maid, is the royal custodian of her Majesty’s ‘intimate apparel’, Acclaimed 1942 American drama starring Bette Davis, Paul Henreid and otherwise known as the Queen’s knickers. She guards HRH’s smalls as Claude Rains, directed by Irving Rapper. Thunkshop café will be open for if they were the crown jewels. She would be mortified if anyone got a soups, stews and cakes. Running time: 117 minutes. glimpse of them. But one day the knickers go missing, causing a national Open to Film Club members and guests only. state of emergency and a diplomatic incident of catastrophic proportions. A celebration of the garments we all wear, but never show, this children’s Thursday 13th November | 7.30pm classic is inventively told by two elastic actors. It’s all about knickers but it definitely won’t be pants! FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE Age recommendation: 3 plus / Running time: 55 minutes. JOIN UP! Annual Membership Saturday 8th November | 2.30pm | £7.50 or £26 for a family of four TODAY Individual Membership £15 Joint Membership £25

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BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! Saturday night out at Ropetackle with top comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond. Over 18s only. Saturday 15th November | 8.30pm | £12.50 in advance, or £14 on the door

MATT SCHOFIELD British Blues Guitarist of the Year CURVED AIR Top Ten British Blues Guitarist of All Time ‘with a real band attitude and a zest for life; this is a band you want to see live Blues Album of the Year (Mojo Magazine) for the sheer artistry of how to deliver the musical goods’ Classic Rock Matt Schofield continues to push the ‘there’s no denying they remain formidable live!’ Prog Magazine frontiers and reshape the boundaries Curved Air originally formed in 1969, a groundbreaking progressive art- of the British Blues tradition. Guitar rock band known for a unique and powerful combination of a remarkable virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer… female vocalist and virtuoso musicians. ten years into his solo career, Schofield’s impact as one of the most influential and Reformed in 2008 after a sabbatical of 18 years, Curved Air’s concert and distinctive musicians of his generation is festival appearances in the UK, Japan, , , Germany, Portugal, unquestionable. Holland and Belgium continue to thrill a steadily increasing mass of new and old fans. Their experimental blends of classical themes, electronic Along with his ever growing fan base from performances around the globe sounds and pop/rock energy and beautiful, timeless songs are performed comes critical acclaim and a multitude of awards: three time British Blues with fire and passion and tremendous musicianship. Guitarist of the Year, British Blues Album of the Year (2010’s Heads, Tails & Aces), the first guitarist inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall The band is still fronted by , original Curved Air drummer Florian of Fame’, Mojo’s Blues Album of the Year (2011’s Anything But Time), Pilkington Miksa, guitarist Kit Morgan, Yehudi Menhuin schooled violinist Paul and Guitar & Bass Magazines Top Ten British Blues Guitarist of All Time Sax, bass player Chris Harris and keyboard player Robert Norton. alongside Eric Clapton and Peter Green. Please note, this is an all standing event. Please note, this is an all standing event. Friday 14th November | 8pm | £15 Thursday 20th November | 8pm | £17.50

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BARB JUNGR Matinee Film Screening: Barb Jungr presents Hard Rain, the songs of AUGUST, OSAGE COUNTY and A dark, hilarious and touching story of the strong willed women of the A major UK artist at the peak of her career, Barb Weston family when a family crisis brings them back to the house they Jungr tours to celebrate the release of her latest grew up in. Starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis and Ewan album Hard Rain in which she sings the songs of McGregor. Running time: 130 minutes iconic musicians Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Thursday 27th November | 2pm | £3.50 Widely considered a world leading song-interpreter, Barb has gained worldwide acclaim as a performer of Bob Dylan’s work, and this new show brings together her hardest hitting set to date, performing the political and philosophical work. ANDY ZALTZMAN Friday 21st November | 8pm | £12.50 - SATIRIST FOR HIRE ‘probably the best satirical comic we’ve produced WINTER THUNKSHOP FEAST in the last two decades. Intelligent, biting and silly’ Join us for the third of Thunkshop’s seasonal feasts. We will be serving a Time Out, London delicious three course meal using as much locally sourced, foraged and Your chance to have the issues you care about allotment donated fare as we can get our hands on. satirised to order by one of Britain’s leading To book please call or text Sarah on 07957166092, spaces are limited. political comedians. Saturday 22nd November | 7.30pm | £17.50 Andy Zaltzman, the British-based half of the global smash hit topical podcast , in which THE SOUTH COAST JAZZ he co-lampoons the planet alongside The Daily Show’s , is taking satirical commissions FESTIVAL 2015 LAUNCH NIGHT from you, the Ropetackle audience. Your ticket The South Coast Jazz Festival 2015 is taking place at will entitle you to submit, via email, a request for Zaltzman to address Ropetackle Arts Centre from the 23rd to the 25th January an issue that you feel requires satirising. Do you have a global gripe, a 2015. This launch party will be celebrating a long awaited British bellyache, or a personal peeve? After ordering your ticket, please festival of jazz that our region richly deserves, and promises submit your request via email to [email protected]. All issues to deliver a taste of the forthcoming January festival with top jazz musicians considered. Give or take. Certified by the British Institute of Satirists and jamming informally for fans and newcomers alike. Lampooners. Attend with care if allergic to contrived analogies. Wednesday 26th November | 8pm | By invitation only Friday 28th November | 8pm | £10

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ANTONIO FORCIONE CHRISTMAS CEILIDH WITH AND ADRIANO KATE’S KITCHEN BAND ADEWALE A very special Christmas ceilidh with the irrepressible Kate’s Kitchen Band. ‘guitar heroics, yes, but with a touch of class’ Get down to your English roots, dance the night away and share our mince pies to get into the ‘Forcione plays unstringed parts of Christmas mood! the guitar other players can’t hope to reach’ The Independent Friday 5th December | 8pm | £10 Multi award winning guitarist- composer Antonio Forcione joins dynamic Brazilian percussionist THE TREASON SHOW Adriano Adewale to form a breathtaking duo which masterfully blends Ding dong merrily we’re high! The Treason Show is soul-jazz and brazilian guitar with African and Latin rhythms. Passionately gearing up for some festive fun at Ropetackle, with melodic, inventive and heart-warming, original world class music. seasonal satire and topical songs as sharp as an elf’s winkle pickers. Mark’s baubles are prepped Saturday 29th November | 8pm | £15 and ready to go… you have been warned! Saturday 6th December | 8pm | £14 THE ELEVATORS December sees the return of The Elevators Bigish Band for their annual THE ADUR CONCERT BAND pre-Christmas Ropetackle bash. A wonderful Christmas Concert by the Adur Concert Band. The Adur The UK’s top blues band is joined Concert Band is long established in Shoreham, and plays tours in Europe by the south coast’s finest Brass Monkeys Horn section and will again as well as entertaining in Sussex all year round. Kick off your Christmas be blowing up a storm for lovers of BB King, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, celebrations with this unmissable family evening of fun. Lots of rousing and the great British blues bands of the sixties like and festive favourites guaranteed, including carol singing with the band. John Mayall. Following a year of great success in blues clubs and festivals Sunday 7th December | 6pm | £8, £6 concession around the UK, The Elevators’ show is one definitely not-to-be-missed. Thursday 4th December | 8pm | £10

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SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ AFRICAN WITH MIKE HATCHARD NIGHT FEVER’S When Menuhin met Grappelli CHRISTMAS Peter Fisher is a renowned international concert violinist, and with Mike Hatchard and a swinging PARTY rhythm section they aim to recreate the entente cordiale of the celebrated African Night Fever bring pairing of two violinists who took the world by storm after being paired on the tropical dance party to the Parkinson Show. This is one of those shows that is not just informative, Shoreham with the amazing it puts you in a benevolent mood being so cheerful, optimistic and uplifting. Kasaï Masaï band. Based in Sunday 7th December | 11am | £9 London and led by Voodoo King Nickens Nkoso, Kasaï Masaï deliver the traditional sound Ropetackle Film Club Presents: of the most remote equatorial THE INTOUCHABLES villages, with an urban twist. The band is a 5 piece outfit, 2011 French comedy drama directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano. consisting of d’jembe, guitar, Thunkshop café will be open for soups, stews and cakes. saxophone, bass and drum. Running time: 113 minutes (subtitles) To add that extra exotic touch Open to Film Club members and guests only. they are also joined by a Thursday 11th December | 7.30pm balafon player, an MC, plus dancers. With DJ sets from SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE’S ANF and spicy sumptuous Afro-Caribbean food available, CHRISTMAS PARTY this night promises to bring the Avoid getting the usual pair of Santa socks or reindeer flavours, rhythms and tastes of tie and ask for what you really want this Christmas: tickets to see South equatorial Africa together in a Coast Soul Revue’s Christmas Party at Ropetackle! The South’s premier truly unique style. live funk and soul band is back once again to give you a shot of soul/funk Saturday 13th December | adrenalin to see you through to Christmas and beyond. Just don’t blame 8pm | £10 in advance, £12 on them when your other Christmas parties aren’t as great as this one! the door Friday 12th December | 8pm | £14

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RICHARD DURRANT

Candlelit Christmas Guitar Concert With special guest Amy Kakoura & the choir of St Nicolas & St Mary’s School, Shoreham The UK’s leading concert guitarist offers up his annual midwinter, acoustic feast. Playing Christmas music from across the ages Richard is joined by the incredible voice of Amy Kakoura, a singer of Irish, Greek descent, and the St Nicolas & St BELLA HARDY Mary School Choir. The evening will also BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year feature music from Richard’s 2013 album Bella Hardy December Tour 2014 Christmas Guitars. ‘Christmas is Bella’s season… her Christmas songs should be a mandatory ‘a beautiful, simple, festive album from start to the festive season every year’ SpiralEarth.com the man dubbed the Guitar Whisperer’ Daily Express ‘unveiled, committed, uncontrived, persuasive, passionate, empowering, and utterly wonderful’ fRoots ‘Durrant’s Christmas album is brimful of technically impressive guitar playing BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year Bella Hardy is one of the most on the folk/classical cusp… possibly creative, prolific and original folk singers in the UK. Her captivating voice the least twee use of children on a inhabits her characters and spins her stories with an equal balance of Christmas album’ The Independent strength and sensitivity. With fiddle in hand, she presents folk songs in the best tradition; not as antiquated museum pieces, but as relevant and very Matinee and evening performances, human artworks. This December she takes to the road performing her book very early to avoid own spellbinding songs intertwined with a seasonal mix of festive treats disappointment. from her 2012 Christmas album Bright Morning Star. Book your tickets Saturday 20th December | 3pm & 8pm early to avoid disappointment, this will be a very special night indeed. | £16, £14 concession, £5 16s & under Thursday 18th December | 8pm | £14

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BOXING DAY JAZZ LP Creatives Proudly Present: BREAKFAST WITH MIKE CHRISTMAS PANTO: SLEEPING BEAUTY HATCHARD A Dream of a Pantomime! ‘get down there and join in the fun!’ The Argus Boxing Day jazz breakfasts are something of a tradition here at Ropetackle, always selling out. Mike Hatchard’s guests The producers of last years sell out pantomime Aladdin return this year for this post-festive extravaganza include award winning drummer with more mirth, magic, music, mystery and mayhem, this time with the Bobby Worth and legendary saxophonists Bobby Wellins. Mike’s quintet timeless classic tale Sleeping Beauty! never swings as hard as on Boxing Day, and the abundance of Christmas Tom Beard (last years’ silly slap-headed Abanazar) returns to head up crackers guarantees at least a couple of new jokes into his repertoire. another fantastic cast, along with some magical dragon action and the cream of Shoreham’s own local children’s talent. Come and see the Friday 26th December | 11am | £9 amazing story unfold! Will the Land of Nod wake up in time to see a certain young Princess be rescued on the eve of her eighteenth birthday by a handsome Prince? Will the evil Queen Maleficent’s unforgiving rule be ended by Scales the Dragon’s magical breath? Will the brave(ish) baldy Muddles make it to knight-time to become Sir Muddles-a-Lot? Performance times Sunday 21st at 5pm Monday 22nd at 11am, 2pm, 5pm Tuesday 23rd at 11am, 2pm, 5pm Wednesday 24th at 11am, 2pm Friday 26th at 2pm, 5pm Saturday 27th at 11am, 2pm, 5pm Sunday 28th at 11am, 2pm, 5pm Tickets cost just £12 for adults, £10 for Monday 29th at 11am, 2pm children (aged 16 and under), or take Tuesday 30th at 11am, 2pm advantage of a group ticket offer: 4 tickets for just £40 (please note, the group must Wednesday 31st at 11am, 2pm contain at least two children).

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JAZZ VOCAL SUMMIT Featuring Liane Carroll, Ian Shaw and Joe Stilgoe LIANE CARROLL is a living legend of the British Jazz scene with her powerful, addictive voice having moved audiences from Hastings to Hawaii. Her stunning recording output has seen her receive universal recognition including Best Jazz Vocalist and Best Album at the BBC Jazz Awards. She is a phenomenal talent on piano and her shows are renowned for their variety of raucous wit and deeply poignant interpretations of iconic and original ballads. We are thrilled to have her at our first South Coast Jazz Festival! 23rd - 25th January 2015 IAN SHAW Sings : multi-award winning jazz singer and pianist, Shaw, has been a life-long fan of the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Joni Mitchell. This solo show, adapted to just Shaw’s voice at the piano, explores her works, from her earliest youthful confessionals through her angsty travel songs to her more recent depictions of religions THE SOUTH COAST JAZZ FESTIVAL 2015 and the environment. ‘Shaw captures the poetry in Joni’s songs with an eye-watering vocal range and bucketloads of soul’ BBC Website. Vocalist Claire Martin OBE and saxophonist Julian Nicholas have JOE STILGOE is a singer, pianist and songwriter, constantly touring the joined forces and combined their love of the South Coast and their world with his band and as a solo act, having appeared at venues including professional jazz profiles to curate a brand new jazz festival to be the Royal Festival Hall, The Barbican, and in jazz clubs from New York to hosted at the vibrant Ropetackle Arts Centre. Berlin to Kuala Lumpur. His 2011 solo debut at the Edinburgh Fringe was a sell-out success and garnered much critical acclaim. His 2012 album ‘We This three day event will celebrate the world class talent from our region Look To The Stars’ went straight to the top of the jazz charts , earned rave with exclusive appearances by both established and up-and-coming artists reviews from national press and attracted new fans from Tim Minchin to alike. There will also be adult and junior jazz improvisation workshops, an Chris Evans to Sir Michael Parkinson. award-winning photography exhibition and a guide to ‘essential jazz tracks’ from a top jazz broadcaster. Whether you already know you love jazz or not, Friday 23rd January | 8pm | £20 with top jazz vocals, sublime saxophones, cinematic soundscapes and funky big bands this festival is for both newcomers and aficionados!

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JAZZ FOR ABSOLUTE partner, guitarist Dave Cliff and as sideman to such luminaries as Art Farmer, Al Cohn, Tal BEGINNERS WITH KEVIN Farlow. Geoff is also a respected jazz educator and visiting tutor at Trinity College, The Royal LE GENDRE Welsh College of Music and The Royal Academy Armed with a CD player and a handful of discs, of Music. Described as “a master of the art of Kevin Le Gendre presents twelve recordings improvisation” by Jazz UK and “what can you say that have shaped his understanding of ‘the about Geoff Simkins except that he is a major, thing called jazz’. Known for his writing and major talent who seems to hide away in the broadcasting, for Jazzwise, The Independent Brighton area” by Brian Blain in The Musician. On Sunday and BBC Radio 3, Kevin recounts his One of the most intensely creative, dynamic and way into the music through tracks by legendary exciting performers on the UK scene, Gareth artists, less well known figures and players from other genres that have Williams has received widespread critical and special relevance. At the end of the session, Kevin will also do a short Q&A public acclaim. He has dazzled audiences not only and signing of his acclaimed book, ‘Soul Unsung’. by his virtuoso approach to the piano, but also by Saturday 24th January | 3pm | £10 (90 minutes) his multi-instrumentalist talents on guitar and vocals. BOBBY WELLINS AND GEOFF SIMKINS AND MARK EDWARDS’ ‘CLOGGZ’ FEAT. WITH THE GARETH WILLIAMS TRIO JULIAN NICHOLAS & BEN SARFAS Multi-award-winning Bobby Wellins - Jazz Musician of the Year, Cloggz intertwine intricate ensemble playing with lyrical improvisation. Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2012 - is best known for his work with Stan Mark Edwards leads this sensational group, arranging and directing Tracey, particularly on the legendary ‘Under Milk Wood’ 1965. Bob is a their unique style. Taking in influences from jazz to tango to film-score. stylist on tenor saxophone, known and loved by US legends Sonny Rollins, Accessible and melodic, the band plays carefully selected material from Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon and Dizzy Gillespie. Anyone who hears his a wide array of , including Brad Mehldau, Ennio Morricone, extraordinary tone will know at once what a truly individual modern jazz and John Williams, as well as their own original music. The line-up voice he has made on tenor sax. features Mark Edwards (piano, glockenspiel, harmonium), Julian Nicholas (saxophones, clarinet), Ben Sarfas (violin), Dave Trigwell (drums), Neil Geoff Simkins leads his own quartet, which can be heard on the much Corrin (accordion), Terry Pack (bass), Eden Townend (guitar, banjo). praised CD Don’t Ask featuring Nikki Iles, Simon Woolf and Martin France, and continues to work as often as possible with long-time musical Saturday 24th January | 7.30pm | £20

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DUKE ELLINGTON - THE FIRST 30 YEARS THUNKSHOP ECHOES OF ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA THURSDAY SUPPERS Plus support from The Mingus Underground Octet Our in-house cafe Thunkshop will be serving delicious From a simple solo rag from 1914 to the groundbreaking fusion of pre-show suppers from 6pm before most of our Thursday events. symphonic form, into the lexicon of the jazz orchestra from the early 1940s, this concert demonstrates how the melodic genius of Ellington Sept 11th: Film Club - Blue Jasmine grew out of his roots as a stride piano ace to then form one of the most important bodies of work in the entire history of jazz. Bandleader Peter Sept 18th: Blackheart Long will narrate and illustrate this progression with the backup of the Sept 25th: Kaz Hawkins stellar group that is the Echoes Of Ellington. It will be a journey from the Oct 2nd: Darius Brubeck Soda Fountain in Washington D.C where it all started via the Cotton Club Oct 8th: Film Club - Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom up to the height of the Swing Era on the hallowed boards of Carnegie Hall Oct 9th: Nick Harper itself! Oct 16th: Alan Barnes THE MINGUS UNDERGROUND OCTET Oct 25th: Swedish Food Themed Day! The Mingus Underground Octet is a new band put together to play the music of the great bassist and bandleader, Charles Mingus. The band Nov 6th: Tiff Stevenson comprises some of the best jazz players on the local and national scene, Nov 13th: Film Club - Now Voyager and aims to recreate the spirit and excitement of the great Mingus Nov 22nd: Foragers Feast! bands and recordings. The Mingus Underground Octet is: Mark Bassey Dec 11th: Film Club - Special Xmas Supper (trombone), David Beebee (piano) Milo Fell (drums) Martijn van Galen Dec 20th - Richard Durrant - Special Xmas Supper (trumpet) Rob Leake (baritone sax), Sam Miles (tenor sax), Terry Pack (bass) and Andy Pickett (alto sax). Advance booking is recommended Sunday 25th January | 7.30pm | £20 but not essential, please contact Sarah on 07957 166092 for further details and to book. JAZZ WORKSHOPS Seats are reserved for people Throughout the weekend there will also be a selection of adult and junior dining. Look out for the Thunkshop workshops plus a jam session on the Sunday from 12.30pm. More details icon throughout the programme. will be available in next programme and online.

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HOW TO FIND US Ropetackle Arts Centre, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5EG CREATIVE & JAZZ WORKSHOP T 01273 464440 TRANSFORMATIONAL YOGA AND Fridays 2 - 4pm MOVEMENT CLASSES Led by renowned jazz trombonist WORKSHOPS WITH ANANDI DEVADASI Mark Bassey. Workshop and classes at Mondays 11.30-1.30pm, 1st hour To book your place and for more Ropetackle include adult yoga, beginners, 2nd hour progression. information please contact Steve children’s dance, singing and For more info, please contact Lawless on [email protected] movement, children’s drama club 01273 411658 or [email protected] plus many more. Ropetackle is the MIXED ABILITY YOGA MAILING LIST place for inspiring, informative and KIMBALU MUSIC CLASSES Wednesdays 6.30pm-7.45pm, drop Stay up-to-date on new events and fun-filled workshops and classes. Music and songs for children in with Kathy Courage special offers by joining our emailing Please visit ropetacklecentre.co.uk Wed am £5 [email protected] [email protected] list which can do so via our website. 07989 632371 for more information. CAFE TATTY BUMPKIN HIRE OUR SPACE Yoga and movement for 2 – 6 years. ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB The Thunkshop Cafe at Ropetackle You can hire our 200 seat auditorium Sat 9.30am & 10.30am Membership for the new season. or a smaller meeting room for is open: Monday to Saturday 9am – See website for details conferences, lectures and meeting. 4.30pm. It is closed on Sunday. WELL-WOMAN YOGA We can provide catering, CENTRE OPENING TIMES Tuesdays 10am-11.30am. Term time CHILDREN’S FRENCH CLASSES media tools and reception. Monday to Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm. only please book in advance with Mondays 10-11am, see website For more information call Closed Sundays Kathy Courage for details. 01273 464440 or email [email protected] Tickets for all events at Ropetackle Arts [email protected] 07989 632371 Centre are unreserved seating unless BABY YOGA EXHIBITIONS specifically stated otherwise. All tickets Fridays 10-11am & 11-12am, see website for details. For information on exhibitions at are non-refundable and non-exchangeable Ropetackle and how to apply, please unless your event is cancelled. Whilst we visit ropetacklecentre.co.uk/exhibitions can take reservations for groups of 6+ we cannot guarantee where you will be seated in the auditorium. For more information go to: ropetacklecentre.co.uk

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FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE Want to save money, support the Centre and stay in touch with Ropetackle? Why not become one of our lovely Friends! As well as giving some much needed financial support to Ropetackle, a registered charity (no. 1109381) by joining as a Friend you can: - take advantage of exclusive discounts on selected shows - enjoy special discounts/benefits from a large number of local shops, businesses, and restaurants - receive advance notification on new shows and late additions to the programme - be kept fully up-to-date on special offers and receive invitations for preview events and showcases - join our Film Club for £20 per season (usually £25) - be invited to the Ropetackle AGM JOIN UP! Annual membership costs just £15 for TODAY individuals and £25 for a joint membership. Join today online or from the Ropetackle Box Office.

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