SPARKLING ARTS EVENTS IN THE HEART OF SHOREHAM MAY – AUG 2015
CLAIRE MARTIN & LIANE CARROLL SHOWADDYWADDY NINE BELOW ZERO STEVE BELL STEWART LEE RUBY TURNER ROPETACKLE COMEDY FESTIVAL CHRIS DIFFORD ANDREW LAWRENCE
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Open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm Contact: [email protected] The Ropetackle Café is located in the foyer of Welcome to our summer programme! Full of amazing music, comedy, theatre, Ropetackle Arts Centre. We serve a delicious range of talks, family events, and much more, all running from May – August 2015. Now an teas, coffees, and soft drinks, plus a wonderful menu award-winning venue* we are delighted to offer another exceptional programme of of freshly made sandwiches, paninis, soups, jacket events with something for everybody to enjoy. Our newly re-opened Ropetackle Café potatoes, scrumptious cakes and more. The large, has been a huge success, and we hope you can enjoy its delectable delights, whether light and airy Ropetackle foyer is the perfect place to a coffee during the day, or one of our delicious pre-show meals (see opposite enjoy a relaxing coffee, meet with friends for a light page for more details). As a charitable trust staffed almost entirely by volunteers, lunch, or get some work done with our free wi-fi. donations make a significant contribution to covering our running costs and We have also expanded our pre-show dining programme delivery, and our Friends scheme is a great way to support the Centre experience and are delighted to be working with alongside other benefits (see page 53 for details). Nothing comes close to the friendly Lesley’s Kitchen to offer delicious pre-show suppers atmosphere, intimate performance space, and first-class programming that has before our events taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, established us as one of the South Coast’s most celebrated arts venues. We believe and Saturdays. Lesley Ward, who runs Lesley’s Kitchen, has lived in Shoreham for over engagement with the arts is of vital importance to the wellbeing of individuals and 30 years and has lots of experience in catering for local businesses and community the community, and with such an exciting and eclectic programme ahead of us, we’ll events including five years running the Beach Dreams Café. She believes in quality let the events speak for themselves. See you at the bar! locally sourced ingredients and delicious home cooked food. Our pre-show supper menu includes both meat and vegetarian options including lasagne, chilli, pies, casseroles, and curry, all served with either salad or vegetables, BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 plus a range of desserts including trifles, meringues, brownies and more! Main meals cost just £7, desserts £3, or the 2-course meal for £9.50. No booking necessary, food ROPETACKLECENTRE.CO.UK will be served from 6pm. *Best Theatre/Venue, Argus Guide Going Out Awards 2014
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RICHARD DURRANT JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH MIKE HATCHARD Richard Durrant presents BACH The Mike Hatchard/Gordon Webber Ensemble ON A BIKE (Cycling Music Lap 2 - After playing together at Ropetackle last Shoreham To The Isle Of Skye) November there were so many requests After last year’s successful 1,500 for a return visit that Mike Hatchard and mile, seven week Cycling Music tour Gordon Webber decided to form an actual the UK’s busiest virtuoso guitarist is band! With Nana Tsiboe on percussion (credits include Sting no less), Mark back in the saddle. Ramsden on sax (credits include Loose Tubes and Tom Robinson), Steve Between May 1st and July 3rd 2015 Richard will pedal up to 100 miles Edwards on the bass (brilliant up and coming young bass player) Mike, between gigs carrying everything on his bike. He’ll perform a wide Gordon, and the wonderful Fransesca Payne share the vocals. Tunes will selection of virtuoso music highlighting the chameleon like qualities of include songs from their album ‘Everyone Who Loves Is A Little Bit Blind’ the guitar. The show includes JS Bach’s mighty D minor Chaconne and as well as material from their latest release. will also feature Richard’s own Cycling Music for guitar, sequencers, and Sunday 3rd May | 11am | £9 pre-recorded bicycle percussion, complete with spectacular projected animations. The cycling minstrel will also find room in his trailer for his favourite ukulele on which he’ll perform additional works by JS Bach. BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST Cycling Music was written for Richard’s successful 2014 album of the ‘Their music is breathtaking and wickedly inventive and the between-tunes same name. It was played during the BBC’s coverage of last year’s Le Tour interchange as intelligent and hilarious as the music.’ ~ Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 De France, in the film Bicycle (Blue Hippo Productions), on ITV’s Cycle Start with traditional folk music, add a touch of classical and jazz, throw in Show, and on BBC Radio3. a bit of pop and music hall, and top it off with lashings of wry humour – and A donation from each show on the tour will be made to the Cycling Defence Fund (CDF). you have a wonderfully entertaining evening with Belshazzar’s Feast. Paul Friday 1st May | 8pm | £15, £13 Concession, £5 16s & Under Sartin (of Bellowhead and Faustus) and Paul Hutchinson (of Hoover The Dog) have together wowed audiences across the UK FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE with their eclectic and eccentric mix of tunes and between songs chat that always sends JOIN UP! Join and support us by becoming a Friend of Ropetackle audiences home with smiles on their faces. TODAY Per year: £15 individual, or £25 joint. More details on page 53. Wednesday 6th May | 8pm | £13
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ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL: SHOWADDYWADDY Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe’s most successful THE TREASON SHOW! ever exponents of retro-inspired rock and roll. Their record speaks for itself! It’s election time, treason heaven! And the team are gearing up to face the 23 top 40 hit singles, including 10 top 5 hits (Under The Moon Of Love, When, absurdity of it all with an all singing, all dancing (and possible nudity) satirical You Got What It Takes, 3 Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll) 15 massive spectacular special edition. It’ll be topical tunes and side-splitting sketches selling albums (including the Christmas number 1 in 1978), in excess of 50 galore! Then of course there’s the notorious Brighton Festival too. Is anyone Top Of The Pops performances, and countless industry awards! safe from the foppish festival frippery? (Try saying that three times fast.) Rich On the back of a rich and hugely successful career, and due to massive pickings indeed this May, so get yourselves down for the fun. Because in this public demand, the band continues to tour extensively with a brand new election special, no matter which horse you back, you’ll enjoy the ride! show featuring an extended line-up. On this special election evening the bar will remain open until midnight and Formed on September suppers will be served after the show. Come and join us for what promises to be an 1st 1973, their show here electrifying evening of early results and election predictions. at Ropetackle forms Thursday 7th May | 7.30pm | £14 part of a landmark new tour which will take the boys to every corner of FROM THE JAM the UK. That’s Entertainment Acoustic Tour With a revitalized show, From The Jam, featuring former The Jam bassist Bruce expect all the hits and Foxton and Russell Hastings. many surprises along the way. Rock and roll is Bruce and Russell will be performing a selection of songs from The Jam’s extensive alive and kicking in the back catalogue and songs from Bruce’s new album Back In The Room as well as hands of this amazing handing over the microphone to the audience for a question and answer session. band! Don’t miss out. Expect to hear classics such as ‘Down In The Tube Station At Midnight’, Please note, this is an all ‘Going Underground’, ‘Town Called Malice’, and ‘Strange Town’, as well as standing event. new songs from ‘Back In The Room’. Come and join us for what promises to be an electrifying evening of early results Saturday 9th May | 8pm and election predictions. | £22.50 (All Standing) Friday 8th May | 8pm | £17 (All Standing)
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FLAMENCO BLUES Ropetackle Film Club Presents: ‘Tormenta Flamenca creates a modern THE MAN WHO WASN’T twist on traditional dancing traditions… THERE a dramatic show!’ ~ North Norfolk Times 2001 British-American neo-noir film written, produced and directed by Joel One artist, two lifelong loves, and Nathan Coen. Ed Crane (Billy Bob Flamenco Blues is a tender tribute Thornton), a barber in the town of Santa to both blues and flamenco. Like two Rosa, decides he wants to invest in a strands of one thread, the genres new technology called dry cleaning and intertwine with the strength and schemes to get the necessary money by tradition of flamenco overlapping the anonymously blackmailing ‘Big Dave’ deep joy and melancholy of jazz while Brewster (James Gandolfini). Also starring soulful blues vocals slide in between Scarlett Johansson. explosive flamenco dance. Open to Film Club members and guests. Asserting their own identities Duration 116 mins. Certificate 15. For more information on joining the Film Club, while melting together seamlessly, please see page 40. this show creates an entirely new theatrical experience. This outstanding Thursday 14th May | 7.30pm performance shows how two powerful artistic traditions can share the stage and the same language; sure of We’ve teamed up with Shoreham their own identities, they effortlessly based Lesley’s Kitchen to serve enhance the beauty in the other. delicious pre-show food before events Executed with affection and great taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, loyalty to each genre, this uplifting and Saturdays – the perfect way to start a show! spectacular is brimming with expertise, skilled showmanship, and No booking necessary with food served from 6pm. rare artistic vision. SEE PAGE 1 FOR MORE DETAILS. Sunday 10th May | 7.30pm | £15
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BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three 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 compère introduces three CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! Over 18s only. “Three sensational fiddlers from three distinct Celtic traditions. Exhilarating fun!” ~ Boston Herald Saturday 16th May | 8.30pm | £12.50 Advance, £14 On The Door Described as “three of the finest folk violinists anywhere”, Celtic Fiddle Festival celebrates the violin in all its globe-trotting variations. Fiddlers CHRIS DIFFORD Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany, France) and André Brunet (Quebec, Canada) showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, international and individual styles. Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such Sell-out tours and standing ovations give testimony to the electricity and as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, and Tempted. excitement generated by the group. Along with acclaimed guitarist Nicolas And since his first release back in 1977, he has not Quemener from Brittany, the quartet combines their talents, musical stopped writing and performing. Chris recently celebrated his 60th birthday with traditions, and spontaneous humour for an evening of dazzling energy and an astonishing 41 of those years spent writing withGlenn Tilbrook. subtle grace. These traditional masters showcase their regional repertoires and together conjure an experience of breathtaking performances. Over a 13 album career with Squeeze, Chris has established himself as a purveyor of smart, pithy lyricism. His ‘kitchen sink-drama’ style has drawn In concert each artist plays a solo set, showcasing their individual musical plaudits from across the globe, with his influence keenly felt today. Chris styles and traditions, followed by a collaborative set featuring all three is the recipient of two Ivor Novello Awards and has written and contributed fiddlers. Together, they play with such relentless precision and fire that lyrics for the likes of Elton John, Wet Wet Wet, Lisa Stansfield, and Bryan the tunes transcend all cultural and geographical barriers, leaving the Ferry. Chris has also found time to release three solo albums to date. audience with a memorable musical experience. Don’t miss this icon of the music scene live and up close. Friday 15th May | 8pm | £17 Sunday 17th May | 8pm | £15
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EDDI READER In the early 1980s, Eddi travelled around Europe with circus and performance artists before moving to London where she quickly became a sought after session vocalist. However, it was the short-lived but warmly remembered Fairground Attraction that really brought her into the limelight with chart topping album First Of A Million Kisses and the single ‘Perfect’. BUDAPEST CAFÉ ORCHESTRA Awarded an MBE in 2006 for services to singing, Eddi went on tour all over ‘The fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of the world – everywhere from Kolkata to Australia. Constant touring with Eastern European gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap will leave you her band has created a magical organic chemistry between Eddi and her with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet’ ~ The Times players, and the results play out in their brilliant live show. Led by jazz violin superstar Chris Garrick, the Budapest Café Orchestra Friday 22nd May | 8pm | £23 play traditional folk and gypsy music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas, and beautiful ballads such as the theme to Schindler’s List. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy camp-fires - with a few surprises along the way - it’s good enough to make you want to book a holiday along the Danube! WANT TO SAVE MONEY, SUPPORT THE CENTRE, A small but impeccably formed orchestra of just four players, the AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH ROPETACKLE? Budapest Café Orchestra combines violin, guitar, accordion, double Why not become one of our lovely Friends for just bass, saz, and balalaika creating an awesome aural alchemy, normally £15 a year individual or £25 joint! As well as giving characteristic of far larger ensembles. Featuring Chris Garrick (violin), some much needed financial support to Ropetackle, Eddie Hession (accordion), Kelly Cantlon (double bass) and Adrian JOIN UP! a registered charity, by joining as a Friend receive Zolotuhin (guitar, saz, balalaika, domra). TODAY numerous benefits. See page 53 for more details. Thursday 21st May | 7.30pm | £14
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Temple Theatre Present: Matinee Film Screening: NORSESOME THE RAILWAY MAN 2013 British-Australian war film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky and starring Colin Firth, Nicole ‘A tour de force... spellbinding’ Kidman, and Jeremy Irvine. During World War Two, ~ The Public Reviews a British officer is captured by the Japanese and Their last show was sent to a POW camp where he is forced to work on UNMYTHABLE. Their the Thai-Burma Railway. new show is totally... Duration 116 mins. Certificate 15. NORSESOME! Thursday 28th May | 2pm | £3.50 All the greatest Viking myths in one unforgettable hour. Awesome gods, crazy giants and outrageous elves face off CHARLOTTE GLASSON in the show to end all shows BAND – with the end of the world Multi-instrumentalist Charlotte will restore your guaranteed. faith in jazz – witty, exuberant, and genre defying. From the adventures of Thor to the outrageous pranks of Loki, every story The Charlotte Glasson Band features award from Norse mythology is packed into this unforgettable hour. winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, Mixing comedy, music, drama, and costume, international award winners and saxophonist Charlotte playing her own Temple Theatre bring you Valhalla-va show. Not suitable for anyone under eclectic tunes with influences ranging from 12 or the faint-hearted! world music to jazz to the blues. Her band ‘Expertly performed and stupidly entertaining’ ~ The Guardian features guitar legend Chris Spedding and the ‘Hypnotically entertaining… The energy and spirit of Monty Python, blended wonderful Mark Bassey on trombone, plus with Flight Of The Conchords.’ ~ The New Zealand Listener Charlotte’s younger brother Sam Glasson cooking up some fantastic grooves. They Suitable for ages 12+. Duration approx. 60 minutes. played the 2014 London Jazz Festival and Please note, there are TWO showings, one at 3pm, and one at 7.30pm. brought the house down, make sure you see Saturday 23rd May | 3pm & 7.30pm | £7.50, or £26 Family Of Four perform their joyful jazz live at Ropetackle. Friday 29th May | 8pm | £10
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Adur Festival Film: Adur Festival Film: PADDINGTON THE IMITATION GAME 2014 family film. A young Peruvian ‘It’s Cumberbatch’s nuanced, haunted bear travels to London in search of performance that leaves the most powerful a home. Finding himself lost and impression.’ alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown 2014 historical thriller film based on Alan family, who offer him a temporary haven. Turing’s biography and starring Benedict Duration 95 mins. Certificate PG. Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightley in a universally acclaimed production. Directed by Saturday 30th May | 11am | £3.50 Morten Tyldum and winner of many awards. Duration 114 mins. Certificate 12a. SOUTH COAST Tuesday 2nd June | 7.30pm | £5 SOUL REVUE PEGGY SEEGER The soulsters are back! Now in her 80th year, Peggy’s family connections are Hugely popular with well-known in folk and classical music circles. She consistently sold out shows, is Pete Seeger‘s half-sister, Ruth Crawford Seeger‘s the South Coast Soul Revue daughter; partner to Ewan MacColl, who wrote are quite simply the finest feel-good soul and funk First Time Ever I Saw Your Face for her and with band on the South Coast. whom she had three children. She is known for her Famed for their authentic performances of classic evocative renditions of Anglo-American folksongs and contemporary soul, funk, Motown, and RNB, and for her activist song-writing, especially in the expect hits from Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklyn, Chaka Khan, and more! field of feminism. Book now and get your summer soul fix! As a singer and multi-instrumentalist, Peggy is Limited seating. widely considered to be one of North America’s finest female folksingers. She will be performing Saturday 30th May | 8pm | £15 with Neill MacColl and Calum MacMcoll. Wednesday 3rd June | 8pm | £18.50
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MÀNRAN ANDREW LAWRENCE ‘Mànran are an exceptionally talented bunch of young “This show is a must see without a doubt” guys that are taking the music world by storm with ~ Edinburgh Reporter their high energy, stomping tunes and phenomenal Andrew Lawrence: Reasons To Kill Yourself Gaelic/English songs’ ~ Celtic Connections Returning from his critically acclaimed, sell-out Mànran have quite literally rocketed to the top of the Edinburgh 2014 show, Andrew Lawrence, heads back onto the road with Scottish music scene with their powerful combination of Gaelic/English Reasons To Kill Yourself. songs underpinned by driving accordion, fiddle, flute, and a backline of He’s been on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo and BBC3’s Edinburgh Comedy drum and bass to make any mouth water. Mànran are also the only band to Fest Live a regular on Channel 4’s Stand-Up For The Week. He’s had three host Highland and Uilleann pipes together in one line-up, creating a sound series of his own show on BBC Radio 4. He’s a double Edinburgh Comedy like no other. Award nominee. Yet none of that rubbish has brought him any joy. Come Since 2010 Mànran have performed at festivals in Europe and Scotland; and laugh in his stupid face at his disappointing life and some amusing highlights being Celtica, Italy, and the Hebridean Celtic Festival, Lewis. thoughts he’s cobbled together about how awful the world is. Don’t miss them as they take to the Ropetackle stage. Friday 5th June | 8pm | £13 Thursday 4th June | 8pm | £15
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JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH MIKE HATCHARD For his June show, Mike Hatchard is proud to present no less than three musicians who have never played the monthly Jazz Breakfast sessions at Ropetackle. First up is Paul Eshelby, a trumpeter who has worked with the BBC Scottish Radio Orchestra, the BBC Radio Orchestra, and the BBC Big Band, as well as NINE BELOW ZERO with many of the world’s leading artists from Ella Nine Below Zero are one of Britain’s most celebrated Fitzgerald to Pavarotti, via Freddie Mercury and Queen. rhythm and blues bands, famous for their no-frills, Second, Ollie Boorman is one of the new generation punchy and direct approach. With numerous albums of star drummers, constantly in demand for live and session work in a vast under their belt and links to the likes of The Rolling array of musical genres. Equally at home in an orchestra pit for a theatre Stones and Squeeze, Nine Below Zero remain a show, at a jazz club, or on stage with a pop act, Ollie has a reputation for national institution within the UK’s live music scene. sensitive accompaniment and blistering powerhouse grooves! Nine Below Zero will be playing with the classic line-up of all four Thirdly, saxophonist Greg Heath. Originally from New Zealand, Greg has original band members; Dennis Greaves (guitar/vocals), Mark Feltham toured and recorded with a diverse range of artists both in the jazz and pop (harmonica), Mickey ‘Stix’ Burkey (drums), and Brian Bethell (bass). idioms including prominent UK and international artists including Mike Named after a song by legendary blues artist Sonny Boy Williamson, Nine Manieri, Rachael Z, Jim Mullen, The Hot Orange Big Band, Van Morrison, Below Zero have performed and recorded alongside many great artists and Alexander O’Neal, Marianne Faithful, Hamish Stewart, Geno Washington, also appeared on the first ever episode of BBC TV’s anarchic comedy hit The and many, many more. Young Ones! In 1994 they supported Eric Clapton at The Royal Albert Hall, With so much talent coming together, you can rest assured this will be and in 1995 Hollywood star Bruce Willis even invited Nine Below Zero to play another great Sunday morning jazz breakfast, a true June jazz treat. with him in London after the première of his film 12 Monkeys! Sunday 7th June | 11am | £9 Saturday 6th June | 8pm | £15 Advance, £17 On The Door
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RUBY TURNER Ropetackle Film Club Presents: “Soul, gospel, and RNB – Ruby Turner is truly the THE LAST PICTURE SHOW genuine article, blessed with a voice that can breathe 1971 American drama film about the coming of age of Sonny life and meaning into any song” ~ The Guardian Crawford (Timothy Bottoms) and his friend Duane Jackson Widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest soul singers, (Jeff Bridges). Directed by Peter Bogdanovitch. For aesthetic Ruby Turner’s career has had many unexpected twists and technical reasons, the film was shot in black and white and turns with major tours, theatre and TV appearances, as well as touring which was unusual for the time. with Jools Holland. Open to Film Club members and guests. Duration 118 mins. She performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, was a guest judge Certificate 15. For more information on joining the Film Club, on BBC show The Choir: Sing please see page 40. While You Work with choirmaster Thursday 11th June | 7.30pm Gareth Malone, and in 2013 was a guest judge on BBC Songs Of Praise gospel choirs competition. STEVE BELL Her major break came in the Award-Winning Satirical Cartoonist mid-1980s, when she was asked to join Culture Club at the Why penguins? Whose underpants? Which mad eye? height of their stardom. Several Steve Bell reveals the deep dark secrets of the world critically acclaimed albums of political cartooning and his ongoing mission to tear holes in the clothing later, and Ruby has become a of the political establishment. household name with many hits In a prolific career spanning four decades Steve Bell including I’d Rather Go Blind, has lampooned just about every prominent figure in the If You’re Ready (Come Go With world of politics. His work has been published and exhibited all over the world Me), and It’s Gonna Be Alright. and he has won numerous awards. Don’t miss Ruby as she brings He has written and drawn the daily ‘If…’ strip in The Guardian newspaper for her band to Ropetackle as part over thirty years, and since 1990, has produced four big ones a week on the of a new UK tour. leader and comment pages, everything now in full, lustrous watercolour. Tuesday 9th June | 8pm | See and hear how he does it in a vividly illustrated political history of the late £22.50 twentieth and early twenty first century with accompanying voice and sound effects. Friday 12th June | 8pm | £14
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JUDIE TZUKE
“The voice has lost none of its cool, plaintive appeal; it’s still an instrument of icy allure” ~ The Times Judie is back on the road for a special gig, performing acoustically here at Ropetackle. The show forms part of her Songs & Stories experience, promising to be Long Nose Puppets Present: an intimate evening of old favourites and new songs, FLYAWAY KATIE plus tales from across her “This is the perfect show for children- colourful and life and career. imaginative without being too long” ~ The Argus Judie Tzuke is one of the By the makers of Shoe Baby, Penguin, and Arthur’s UK’s finest singer/ Dream Boat, Long Nose Puppets present the fantastic Flyaway Katie! songwriters and is known Flyaway Katie is an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination all over the world for her based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar, with music by Tom timeless song Stay With Me Gray of Gomez. Till Dawn. With many top 10 albums, including the revered classic Welcome To The Cruise, Judie has also gained wide acclaim for her Katie is all alone and feeling grey. The birds in the picture on her wall exquisite live shows. Judie will be showing once again what an look so colourful – if only Katie could be as bright as them, who knows extraordinary artist she is! what might happen? The show is bursting with colour, movement, and surprises, with puppets of varying scales acting the story. “Much of the audience has been in love with her since Stay With Me Till Dawn echoed around their bedrooms the first Aimed at ages 2-7 years. Duration approx. 40 minutes + 15 minutes ‘meet the puppets’. time they got their hearts broken” ~ The Independent Funded by Adur District Council’s ‘Grants For Groups’. Saturday 13th June | 8pm | £22 Saturday 13th June | 11am & 1.30pm | £4
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PETER JAMES MITCH BENN “As with all Peter James novels, it is not just an individual cop or storyline ‘Britain’s leading musical satirist’ ~ The Times that impresses, but the excellence of the ensemble” ~ The Times “I’m a skeptic. But don’t take my word for it. Or indeed anybody’s. Peter James launches his latest novel You Are Dead due for release May 21st. For anything…” and this is the basic premise of Mitch’s new critically The 11th Roy Grace novel in Peter’s acclaimed series; You Are Dead is a acclaimed show Don’t Believe A Word. It’s a show that will make you terrifying thriller about a manic serial killer with Grace having to deal not laugh a lot and think a bit as Mitch debunks myths, exposes nonsense, only with hunting down the villain, but also controlling widespread panic in and grapples with the very nature of knowledge itself with amusing the streets of Brighton. consequences and of course a few songs along the way. Peter is one of the UK’s most treasured crime and thriller novelists. His The Now Show aside, Mitch has recently co-presented with Harry Shearer Roy Grace detective novels have sold over 16 million copies worldwide and BBC Radio 2’s Anatomy Of A Guitar as well performing Mitch Benn Is The have been translated into over 35 languages. Peter’s previous Roy Grace 37th Beatle and presenting Spank The Plank both for BBC Radio 4. An novels have frequently gone straight into the bestseller lists at No.1. More occasional series where Mitch takes his unique and quirky look at a few recently Peter’s work has been adapted into live play format, including his more rock icons has been commissioned by Radio 4 for 2015. novella The Perfect Murder which attracted sell-out audiences, and his ‘A truly superb, must see show’ ~ Young Perspective latest play Dead Simple which is continuing this success. Friday 19th June | 8pm | £13 Thursday 18th June | 7pm | £12
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BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! ROPETACKLE Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond. COMEDY FESTIVAL Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. Join us for a whole week of laughs from the most highly anticipated, fastest rising comical geniuses around, all previewing their exclusive Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the brand new shows ahead of the Edinburgh Festival 2015. perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compère introduces three top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! Monday 22nd June – Saturday 27th June 2015 Over 18s only. Saturday 20th June | 8.30pm | £12.50 Advance, £14 On The Door
Monday 22nd June | 8pm | £5 IAIN STIRLING & PHIL WANG Iain Stirling is a BAFTA-nominated presenter and Chortle-nominated comedian. He has appeared on Our café is open 10am Russell Howard’s Good News, supported Russell – 4.30pm, Mondays to Kane on tour, and consistently sells-out at the Saturdays, serving teas, Edinburgh Fringe. coffees, soft drinks, and a “One of the best joke writers on the circuit” ~ GQ wonderful menu of freshly Phil Wang is rapidly making a name for himself with made sandwiches, paninis, his wry outlook and a trademark laid-back style. He soups, jacket potatoes, has appeared on Radio 4’s Fresh From The Fringe scrumptious cakes and more. Stay up-to-date with the and Radio 1’s Comedy Live Lounge. Our large, light and airy foyer Ropetackle Café on social media: ‘Brilliant... his technique is flawless, his observations is the perfect place to enjoy a astute’ ~ Chortle relaxing coffee, or meet with @ropetacklecafe friends for a light lunch. Ropetackle Café
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Tuesday 23rd June | 8pm | £5 Thursday 25th June | 8pm | £5 | CARL DONNELLY & MATT WINNING GARETH RICHARDS & ROB AUTON Carl Donnelly (as seen on Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s Gareth Richards offers delectable comedy delights, with or Good News), has established himself as one the most without instrumentation, and his off-beat and unique style distinctive acts on the circuit with a conversational style makes him one to watch! Gareth has appeared on Russell expressed through hilarious anecdotes and observations on Howard’s Good News, Live At The Electric and BBC Radio 1. the state of the world – and how we should be dealing with it. “A delightful hour of comedy” ~ The Guardian “Gripping, unmissable stand-up” ~ The Guardian Rob Auton is a comedian and one time actor, described as the ‘a genuine original’ Matt Winning is one of the most exciting, unique, and by The Guardian after seeing his Edinburgh Fringe show. In 2013 Rob won the imaginative new stand-up and character comedians in the ‘Dave’s Funniest Joke Of The Fringe’ award with his Chinese Wispas gag. UK. The Scottish comic’s eccentric and idiosyncratic act is a whirlwind of ideas, combining an original approach to “Charming, eccentric and uplifting, Auton is a talent to watch” ~ one-liners, acute observations and shouting loudly. The Independent “Instant laughs” ~ The Skinny Friday 26th June | 8pm | £5 | Wednesday 24th June | 8pm | £5 JARLATH REGAN & JULIAN DEANE ED GAMBLE & ADAM HESS Jarlath Regan is a comedian, writer, broadcaster, and creator Ed Gamble plods into town with new jokes and stories as part and host of award winning An Irishman Abroad Podcast. Famed of a hilarious new show. Famed as one half of iTunes chart for his uplifting and relentlessly funny stand-up, Jarlath also toppers Peacock & Gamble, Ed has supported Greg Davies wrote bestselling book How To Break Bad News. on tour, and featured several times on Russell Howard’s “Side-splitting stuff” ~ The Metro Good News. Julian Deane’s utterly original and hilarious routines “Incessantly hilarious” ~ The Guardian have earned him appreciation, recognition, and praise Adam Hess is one of the most exciting new acts in the from audiences across the country. He has proved his country. He is known for his surreal one-liners as well as talent by winning some of the most prestigious comedy being an accomplished sketch-writer. He has been a writer competitions in the country and also writes for Mock The for Russell Howard’s Good News and has also written for Week and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. comics including Chris Ramsey and Seann Walsh. “A stream of seriously good gags… quick, sharply written, and “Bangs out lines quicker than Scarface” ~ Evening Standard endlessly repeatable” ~ The Guardian
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FILM MATINEE: Saturday 27th June | 8pm | £5 | STEVE HALL & AHIR SHAH THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL Steve Hall is a huge comedy talent and provided the ‘A marvellous contraption, a wheels within wheels support for Russell Howard on his sell-out national thriller that’s pure oxygenated movie play’ tours Adventures, Dingledodies, and Wonderbox. Steve’s 2014 American comedy film directed by Wes Anderson. recent work includes writing for Russell Howard’s Good ‘The Author’ tells the story of a concierge (Ralph News and performing alongside Greg Davies part of Fiennes) who teams up with one of his employees (Tony critically acclaimed sketch group We Are Klang. Revolori) to prove his innocence after he is framed for “This is stand-up as it should be: snappy and smart, murder. Nominated for nine Academy Awards. occasionally nasty, and always funny” ~ The List Duration 100 mins. Certificate 12. Ahir Shah is a funny and extant comedian. His sharp, Thursday 25th June | 2pm | £3.50 intellectual brand of stand-up features a blend of emotional frankness, poetic language, and jokes. 2014 saw Ahir enjoy a highly successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe and now he previews his new Fringe show. He regularly performs across the country, earning in the process a fairly consistent combination of acclaim and apathy! Our café is open 10am “Charismatic and of rewardingly cerebral approach” – 4.30pm, Mondays to ~ The Guardian Saturdays, serving teas, coffees, soft drinks, and a ROPETACKLE COMEDY FESTIVAL wonderful menu of freshly made sandwiches, paninis, SPECIAL TICKET OFFER soups, jacket potatoes, scrumptious cakes and more. Stay up-to-date with the Comedy is best enjoyed with your friends, so as part of our comedy Our large, light and airy foyer Ropetackle Café on social media: celebrations we are offering one FREE TICKET with every four purchased for is the perfect place to enjoy a an individual show featured as part of the Ropetackle Comedy Festival. So relaxing coffee, or meet with @ropetacklecafe get you friends together and come and have a laugh at Ropetackle! friends for a light lunch. Ropetackle Café In order to claim your free ticket, you must let us know at the time of booking.
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AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER PRESENT: NAMVULA “Exuberant, poetic and uplifting” ~ Sunday Times Fusing the folk and urban traditions of her Zambian homeland and her Scottish roots with London’s eclectic music scene, Namvula blends African sounds and rhythms with Latin, jazz, and folk into uplifting and emotive songs. Crossing boundaries with a refreshing honesty and evocative lyricism, Namvula’s music transports listeners into different worlds, whilst staying firmly rooted in African soil. Namvula has collaborated and shared the stage with artists including legendary South RICHARD DURRANT African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, multi-award Shoreham To The Isle Of Skye – End Of Tour Concert winning Zambian singer Maureen Lilanda, and Fresh from another long cycling adventure, virtuoso guitarist Richard sitarist Anoushka Shankar. She is also working Durrant performs the extraordinary finale to hisBach On A Bike tour at with some of the UK’s most respected African, Ropetackle. With drum and bass added to the exquisite sounds of his jazz and folk musicians, including Mercury- concert guitar, and with Ensemble Bash percussionist Stephen Hiscock nominated Led Bib bassist and producer Liran on bicycle drum kit, the fitter-than-usual Durrant celebrates his summer Donin and saxophonist Chris Williams. homecoming with a fantastic display of musical diversity. Her evocative and dynamic live show is simply This show will also preview the set being prepared for Durrant’s unmissable; the performances bring the energy appearance at this year’s Wilderness Festival. and rhythms of African music, the lyricism of folk, and the charisma of a world-class band to A donation from each show on the tour will be made to the Cycling Defence Fund intimate venues and festival stages alike. (CDF). Make sure you don’t miss this spectacular summer show. Afro-Caribbean food will be available. Limited seating. Friday 3rd July | 7.30pm | £15, £13 Concession, £5 16s & Under Saturday 4th July | 8pm | £10 Advance, £12 On The Door
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JAZZ BREAKFAST BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB WITH MIKE Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! HATCHARD Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond. After a lot of new faces lately Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club it’s time to return to one of the promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. stalwarts of the Ropetackle Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the Jazz Breakfast – the legendary perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compère Alan Barnes. Always a popular introduces three top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! performer, Alan is simply one of the best saxophonists on the Over 18s only. planet; beautifully constructed Saturday 18th July | 8.30pm | £12.50 Advance, £14 On The Door solos that one minute take your breath away with their stunning virtuosity and the next minute make you cry with their (seemingly) effortless simplicity. FILM MATINEE: Sunday 5th July | 11am | £9 BELLE 2013 British period drama film directed by Amma Asante and starring Gugu THE THIRD MAN Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, and The words of Graham Greene, the face of Orson Wells, Miranda Richardson. The film is inspired and the music of Anton Karas. These are the magic by the 1779 painting of Dido Elizabeth ingredients that make up this British film noir classic Belle, the illegitimate mixed race chosen by Ropetackle Film Club patron Richard Durrant daughter of the 1st Earl Of Mansfield’s for his annual presentation. Richard will introduce the nephew, who is raised by the Earl and his film, no doubt with guitar in hand. wife as a free gentlewoman at their home Duration 104 mins. in Hampstead. Duration 104 mins. Certificate PG. Friday 10th July | 7.30pm | £5 Thursday 23rd July | 2pm | £3.50
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Saturday 1st August | 2pm | £3.50 Friday 21st August | 7.30pm | £5 OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR WOMAN IN GOLD 1969 musical film directed by Richard Attenborough with a 2014 American-British drama film directed by star filled cast including Dirk Bogarde, John Mills, Kenneth Simon Curtis and starring Helen Mirren, Ryan More, Maggie Smith, and Vanessa Redgrave. Reynolds, Jonathan Pryce, and Katie Holmes. The film summarises and comments on the events of World Based on the true story of Maria Altmann, an War 1 using popular songs of the time. The film was shot in elderly Holocaust survivor living in Los Angeles Sussex, mostly in the Brighton area, with many of the extras local people. who, with her lawyer, fought the government of Austria for almost a decade to reclaim Gustav Duration 144 mins. Certificate PG. Klimt paintings wrongfully taken by the Nazis from her relatives in Vienna prior to World War 2. Friday 14th August | 7.30pm | £5 Airport scenes filmed at Shoreham Airport, scenic shots of Sussex, and QUADROPHENIA specifics from Sussex architecture/landscape. 1979 British film, loosely based on the 1973 rock opera of the Evening will include a talk from Shoreham Airport about the filming. same name by The Who. A Bank Holiday weekend provides Duration 107 mins. Certificate 15. the excuse for the rivalry between Mods and Rockers to come to a head as they descend upon the seaside town of Brighton. Music by The Who and starring Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, and Sting. Directed by Franc Roddam. JOIN THE ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB On Saturday 9th May membership for the Ropetackle Film Club opens to Duration 117 mins. Certificate 15. all. Joining entitles you to see a selection of 10 eclectic films in the friendly Saturday 15th August | 2pm | £3.50 and welcoming atmosphere of Ropetackle. Films are screened on the second Thursday of each month from September 2015 to June 2016 with PICTURES OF LILY programmes starting at 7.30pm. Pre-film suppers are also available from 2013 drama, comedy, and romantic film about the bond that develops the Ropetackle Café and the bar is open for drinks and refreshments. between two very different strangers over the course of 24 hours in a Membership costs just £25, or for Ropetackle Friends a special reduced bohemian seaside town. Starring Elena Saorin and Daniel Lane, directed rate of £20. You can join by filling in a membership form, available at the by Mark Banks and filmed in Brighton. Ropetackle box office. Evening will include a talk and Q&A session. Why not take the opportunity to join us for our fourth season? For more Duration 90 mins. Certificate 15. details, please visit: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/film-club
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CLAIRE MARTIN & LIANE CARROLL DE TEMPS ANTAN It takes a special blend of musical flair to create memorable songs of yesteryear! Songs with a hint of contemporary – dosed with uncontrolled “Worldclass” ~ The Times laughter, deep-rooted couplets, and sudden impromptu shifts – that speak South Coast Jazz presents Claire Martin and Liane Carroll – In Full Swing to familiar rhythms of the past. Welcome to the original musical stylings of with special guest Julian Nicholas. De Temps Antan! Two of the UK’s most celebrated jazz vocalists join forces for the first time Formed at a time when all three were members of La Bottine Souriante, for their show ‘In Full Swing’. Great friends and both multi award-winners, Éric Beaudry, André Brunet, and Pierre-Luc Dupuis have been exploring this unique pairing of like-minded musicians will be celebrating the and performing time-honoured melodies from the stomping grounds of Great American Songbook alongside stylish re-workings of songs by Tom Quebec’s musical past since 2003. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, Waits, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon. Joining them on saxophones is the guitar, bouzouki, and a number of other instruments, these three remarkable Julian Nicholas. virtuosos blend boundless energy with the unmistakable joie de vivre Miss this debut gig at your peril! found only in traditional Quebec music. Saturday 1st August | 8pm | £16 Friday 7th August | 8pm | £15
41 Music Film Magic Comedy World Music Theatre Opera Rock Folk Family Blues Spoken Word Jazz 42 AUGUST 2015 ropetacklecentre.co.uk BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 AUGUST 2015 AUGUST AFTERNOON JAZZ: SATURDAY SESSIONS To follow up to the hugely successful South Coast Jazz Festival that took place in January, we are putting on a series of relaxing Saturday afternoon sessions featuring top local jazz performers. Taking place in our large and airy foyer, entry is free, the bar will be open, and delicious food will be served from 6pm. Come and join us for two afternoons of fantastic music TEN STRINGS AND A GOAT SKIN and food, the perfect way to spend your summer evenings. “A seamless, polished, barrel-drum-tight, innovative and wildly entertaining Saturday 8th August | 5pm-7pm | FREE ENTRY trad music powerhouse” ~ The Guardian Nominated for two 2014 Canadian Folk Music awards, Ten Strings And A SUSSEX JAZZ ORCHESTRA Goat Skin is a young bilingual trad/folk/fusion trio celebrating the music One of Brighton’s best kept secrets, the Sussex Jazz Orchestra is an exciting of the Irish, Acadien, French, and maritime cultures. Known for a rare 20-piece big band currently conducted by Mark Bassey. A unique mixture of musicality and for integrating modern and world rhythms with traditional student musicians, experienced professionals, and those with non-musical day and original tunes, they create a fiery, contagious and unique sound that has jobs, the standard impressively high. them touring throughout Canada, the US, and Europe. Having the time of their lives immersed in the music they love, and hailing for the north shore Featuring up to seven saxes, six trumpets, and four trombones, plus a rhythm of Prince Edward Island, Canada, Jesse Périard and brothers Rowen and section of piano, guitar, bass and drums, they play a variety of compositions by Caleb Gallant seemingly ignite onstage as Ten Strings And A Goat Skin. Tubby Hayes, Thad Jones, Paul Busby, and more. Support comes from local folk band Laura Ward & The Risen Road. Saturday 22nd August | 5pm-7pm | FREE ENTRY Tuesday 25th August | 8pm | £12 DOWNSBEAT SWING BAND Enjoy an evening of big band swing from this leading local outfit. Consisting of no less than seven saxophones, a four-piece rhythm section, plus vocalist, FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE the Downsbeat Swing Band have a distinctive sound reminiscent of 40s and JOIN UP! Join and support us by becoming a Friend of Ropetackle 50s swing bands. Alongside the music of Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, and TODAY Per year: £15 individual, or £25 joint. More details on page 53. Count Basie, expect some rock and Latin-American numbers and special vocal arrangements.
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ROUGH CHOWDER Allons Danser! With Rough Chowder ‘Cajun On The Coast’ present an evening of Cajun music and dancing with Rough Chowder, including a pre-show dance workshop and Cajun food to complete that South Louisiana experience. Cajun music is dance music, whether played in the dancehall, on the back porch or in a field during Mardi Gras. The beautiful melodies of the accordion and fiddle playing the Cajun two step and waltz mixed with foot stomping swamp blues and Zydeco are guaranteed to transport you to the bayous of Louisiana. Fronted by husband and wife, Ian and Cheryl McIlroy, Rough Chowder have been honing their Cajun sound at folk clubs and festivals, whilst amassing a following within the UK and European scene. Joining them are Mervyn COMING SOON: Wallis (fiddle), Andrew Craggs (guitar), Orlando Shearer (double bass), and Chris Pilkington (drums). STEWART LEE Dance Workshop: 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Cajun food will be available. David Johnson & John Mackay Present: STEWART LEE A ROOM WITH A STEW A brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewart’s next Saturday 29th August | 8.30pm | £8 BBC2 series of STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE. “What is exhilarating is how many surprises he still throws in and how deft WANT TO SAVE MONEY, SUPPORT THE CENTRE, his jumps are from one tone to another… invigorating” ~ The Times AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH ROPETACKLE? “More skilful and playful than ever” ~ The Guardian “The only comedian who can get away with deconstructing and critiquing his Why not become one of our lovely Friends for just £15 a year individual or £25 joint! As well as giving own routines as he goes along and not be repellent. He, and his material, are some much needed financial support to Ropetackle, simply that good.” ~ The Independent JOIN UP! a registered charity, by joining as a Friend receive Age guidance: 14+ TODAY numerous benefits. See page 53 for more details. Friday 4th September | 8pm | £15
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COMING SOON: BENDRIX: BENJI KIRKPATRICK’S COMING SOON: HENDRIX PROJECT SAM SWEENEY’S FIDDLE: MADE IN THE A well-known performer on the UK folk scene and member of the GREAT WAR mighty Bellowhead, Benji Kirkpatrick embarks on a new solo project, reinterpreting the songs of Jimi Hendrix; stripping back the layers of To mark the 100th anniversary of World War I, through music, storytelling guitar, the psychedelia, and the era, revealing the songs in their pure and film,Bellowhead fiddler Sam Sweeney tells the true story of a violin form. Remembered for his pioneering, exceptional ability as a guitarist, on part-made by Richard Spencer Howard, a music hall performer from (and off) stage antics, Hendrix’s legacy extends to a wealth of great songs. Leeds who fought in World War I, leaving the parts of a violin unfinished in Leaving behind the guitar altogether (Hendrix did that rather well…), Benji his workshop. tackles his material on bouzouki, banjo and mandolin, and will perform Sam has collaborated with story-teller Hugh Lupton, fellow Bellowhead the songs of Hendrix like you’ve never heard them before. band mate Paul Sartin and concertina player Rob Harbron to create a Benji Kirkpatrick is a musician and songwriter; a founding member of both performance based on this story, featuring on stage the actual fiddle made folk big band Bellowhead, and acclaimed folk trio Faustus, and has toured by Richard Howard. extensively with Maddy Prior and Seth Lakeman. Sunday 6th September | 8pm | £15 Advance, £18 On The Door Friday 11th September | 8pm | £14
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COMING SOON: CHINA CRISIS Autumn In The Neighbourhood Tour After a highly successful tour of the UK in 2014, China Crisis return in support of their new album ‘Autumn In The Neighbourhood’, their first album of new material in 20 years. Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. Known for their string of hit singles, including African & White, Christian, Working With Fire & Steel, Black Man Ray, and Wishful Thinking, the band will be performing these classics and more, alongside tracks from the new album. Friday 25th September | 8pm | £16 COMING SOON:
COMING SOON: STACKRIDGE ARGUMENTS YARD: ATTILA THE “Truly timeless and uncategorisable” ~ Stuart Maconie, BBC Radio 2 STOCKBROKER LAUNCHES HIS Stackridge – The Final Bow Tour Prog rock, psych, Beatlesque power pop, folk or even the precursors of AUTOBIOGRAPHY Britpop? And that’s not even including their early 80s skinny tie New Wave To celebrate his 35th anniversary as Attila, the globetrotting punk poet/ stint in the UK and US top 20 as The Korgis. Either way James Warren and songwriter who grew up and lives in Southwick has written his life story. Andy Davis – aka Stackridge – are an unmissable live act, with a pedigree Launched into public consciousness by legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel, that stretches to over 40 years of eccentric, perfect, quintessentially Attila has spent 35 years performing well over 3000 gigs in 24 countries and English music. releasing about 20 LPs/CDs, 10 Eps, and 7 books of poetry. Friday 2nd October | 8pm | £15 Attila will be reading extracts and introducing a cast of its characters: so far confirmed are former Albion chairmanDick Knight, Attila’s long time sparring partner John Otway, and former The Adverts legend TV Smith – there will be FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE more. Needless to say, signed copies will be available on the night! JOIN UP! Join and support us by becoming a Friend of Ropetackle Wednesday 30th September | 8pm | £7 TODAY Per year: £15 individual, or £25 joint. More details on page 53.
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HOW TO FIND US TRANSFORMATIONAL YOGA PILATES Ropetackle Arts Centre AND MOVEMENT CLASSES WITH Thursday: 7pm-8pm. Little High Street, Shoreham-By- ANANDI DEVADASI For more info, please contact Keiran on Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG Mondays: 11.30-1.30pm. 1st hour [email protected] beginners, 2nd hour progression. Tel: 01273 464440 MITCHY TITCH YOGA Web: ropetacklecentre.co.uk For more info, please contact 01273 Fridays: 10.30am-11.30am. For Email: [email protected] 411658 or [email protected] ages 6/8 weeks to crawling. WORKSHOPS LITTLE LINGOS For more info, please contact Naomi on Workshop and classes at Mondays: 10am-11am. French [email protected] Ropetackle include adult yoga, classes for ages 0-2 with play, JAZZ WORKSHOP children’s dance, music, singing, songs, dance, and toys. Fridays: 2pm-4pm. Led by renowned and movement classes, children’s For more info, please contact Antonia on jazz trombonist Mark Bassey. drama, music workshops, plus [email protected] BOOKING For more info, and to book your place, many more. Ropetackle is the place You can book tickets in person, WELL WOMAN YOGA please contact Steve Lawless on for inspiring, informative, and fun- over the phone on 01273 464440, or Tuesdays: 10am-11.30am. Term [email protected] filled workshops and classes. online at ropetacklecentre.co.uk time only. Please book in advance TATTY BUMPKIN Please visit our website for more info. with Kathy Courage. Saturdays: 9.30am, 10.30am. Fun EXTRA INFORMATION For more info, please contact 07989 HIRE OUR SPACE and creative yoga inspired classes Opening Hours: Monday to 632371 or [email protected] You can hire our 200 seat auditorium Saturday 10am - 4.30pm. for children aged 2-8yrs. MIXED ABILITY YOGA For more info, please contact 07817 or smaller mezzanine room for Closed Sundays. conferences, lectures, meetings, Tuesdays: 6.30pm-7.45pm. Drop in 463027 or [email protected] Tickets for all events at Ropetackle workshops, and classes. We can with Kathy Courage. Arts Centre are unreserved seating ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB provide catering, media tools, For more info, please contact 07989 unless specifically stated otherwise. The Ropetackle Film Club runs an annual reception, and other facilities. 632371 or [email protected] All tickets are non-refundable and season of 10 films from September to KIMBALU MUSIC CLASSES Please visit our website for more non-exchangeable unless your event June. Membership for the 2015/16 season Wednesdays: 9.15am, 10.15am, information or contact Hermione on is cancelled. Whilst we can take is open from May. 11.15am, £5. Music group for [email protected] reservations for groups of 6+ we cannot babies, young children and their For more info, please visit MAILING LIST guarantee where you will be seated in parents/carers. our website, see the notice Stay up-to-date on new events the auditorium. Any reservations will For more info, please contact 01273 board in Centre, or email and special offers by joining our only be held until 15 minutes before the 464934 or [email protected] fortnightly emailing via our website. start time. [email protected]
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FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE Ropetackle is one of the South Coast’s most prominent and JOIN UP! celebrated small arts centres. An award-winning venue, we TODAY offer an eclectic programme of events throughout the year and passionately believe in the joy the arts bring to the community and to well-being. We are also a registered charity (no. 1109381) run almost entirely by volunteers, and as such we rely on the support and generosity of individuals to enable us to deliver our wonderful programme and growing outreach initiatives. Join as a Ropetackle Friend and you can keep in touch with the latest news, benefits, and key developments, plus you will be helping the arts to thrive at Shoreham’s leading cultural centre. As a Ropetackle Friend you can enjoy a range of benefits including: - advance notification and priority booking on special new events and big names - exclusive discounts on selected shows across the year - supporting the continued growth and delivery of our outstanding programme - being kept fully up-to-date on special offers - exclusive invitation to special previews and showcases - join the Ropetackle Film Club at a reduced rate Friends are central to the continuation, growth and future development of Ropetackle and as such form a vital part of who we are. Why not join us and become part of our ever expanding community, leading the way for an ever more vibrant and exciting beacon of arts in Adur.
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