SPARKLING ARTS EVENTS IN THE HEART OF SHOREHAM MAY – AUG 2014 MARK THOMAS JULIE FOWLIS JIM CREGAN & BEN MILLS RICHARD HERRING LYNDA LA PLANTE THEA GILMORE GLENN TILBROOK BARBARA DICKSON MARK STEEL MARTIN ROWSON ROPETACKLECENTRE.CO.UK MAY 2014 ropetacklecentre.co.uk BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 MAY 2014 WELCOME TO ROPETACKLE From music, comedy, theatre, talks, family events, exhibitions, and much more, we’ve something for everybody to enjoy this summer. 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 With support from pre-show suppers from 6pm before most of our Thursday events. Advance 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. Programme design by Door 22 Creative www.door22.co.uk @ropetackleart Ropetackle Arts Centre Opera Rock Folk Family Blues Spoken Word Jazz 2 MAY 2014 ropetacklecentre.co.uk BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 MAY 2014 RICHARD RICHARD DURRANT HERRING CYCLING MUSIC RICHARD HERRING, WE’RE - TOUR & ALBUM ALL GOING TO DIE! ‘a cracking hour of LAUNCH intelligent, thought- With bicycles as lighting stands and provoking satire’ The a stage set carried in panniers, this Edinburgh Evening News will be a truly intriguing concert of beautiful guitar music. After sorting out politics (Hitler Moustache), religion Richard Durrant is a world-class (Christ On A Bike) and love performer travelling in excess of (What is Love, Anyway?) 35,000 miles each year. As a concert Herring returns to tackle guitarist he finds it impossible to the undiscovered country do anything but cast a formidable from whose realm no carbon footprint. But now it’s pay traveller returns (apart back time. from Jesus and that canoe During May and June Richard, the leading guitarist of his generation, bloke). Is death a tragedy will play at UK venues great and small during a seven week, 1,000-mile or an excuse to have an odyssey that will be the last word in eco-friendliness. Cycling up to 50 extended lie-in? Are we miles a day, Richard will be carrying his entire show on his bike. Each snuffed out or forced to performance will still feature beautiful lighting, projections and sound, but endure eternity without the gear will be state of the art, low energy and lightweight. Richard will bodily pleasures? Death is be performing a selection of guitar solos, and music from his latest album inevitable, so let’s laugh in Cycling Music. its face while our hearts Tour support by Giant Cycles Shoreham-by-Sea. PA provided by Peter Tyson still beat and our jaws are Carlisle. Strings by Strings & Things. Thunkshop Cafe will be serving a fabulous still attached. two-course supper before the performance. Tuesday 29th April | Please call 07957 166092 to book your places. 8pm | £15 Thursday 1st May | 7.30pm | £15 standard, £13 concession, £5 16s & under 3 Music Film Magic Comedy World Music Theatre Opera Rock Folk Family Blues Spoken Word Jazz 4 MAY 2014 ropetacklecentre.co.uk BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 MAY 2014 SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ WITH MIKE HATCHARD May sees the return of everybody’s favourite sax lady: Charlotte Glasson. Charlotte was unable to make the Boxing Day sessions at the end of 2013 as she was having a baby (pretty good excuse, we’re sure you’d agree). Now back on her feet again and playing better than ever now we don’t doubt this’ll be a great session. Sunday 4th May | 11am | £9 Glyndebourne Screening: SAM LEE & FRIENDS BILLY BUDD ‘one of Britain’s finest singers and the most cogent force of his generation in ‘a perfect piece of musical storytelling. It should be mandatory viewing for lovers and British folk music’ The Observer haters of opera alike’ The Arts Desk fRoots Album Of The Year Winner, nominated for The Mercury Prize, BBC Folk Awards Winner Come and experience the magic of Sam’s unique reinterpretation of traditional gypsy song has won fans and Glyndebourne on the Ropetackle big screen critical acclaim alike - his 2012 album, Ground Of Its Own, was nominated for this spectacular HD, Blu-Ray screening of for The Mercury Prize. This superb recording is as much musical the Opus Arte production of Billy Budd. manifesto as traditional album, reflecting the less than conventional route Sam has taken. He is fast becoming accepted as a new pioneer, defining Featuring the London Philharmonic the sound, sight and texture of contemporary folksong. He was given the Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus. 2011 Arts Foundation Award, which for the first time, honoured folk music Conducted by Sir Mark Elder. amongst the art forms. His live band, Sam Lee & Friends, carve a new Tickets: £12 (includes free glass of bubbly on Photo: Alastair Muir acoustic sound with their homemade and mongrelised instrumentation arrival). This special evening will feature an using unconventional and contemporary arrangements that challenge interval to enable patrons to enjoy their own picnics Glyndebourne style. preconceptions of what “traditional folk” should sound like. All drink must be purchased from the Ropetackle bar. Highly recommended. Sunday 4th May | 5pm | £12 Friday 2nd May | 8pm | £15 5 Music Film Magic Comedy World Music Theatre Opera Rock Folk Family Blues Spoken Word Jazz 6 MAY 2014 ropetacklecentre.co.uk BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 MAY 2014 Ropetackle Film Club Presents: THE TREASON SHOW THE STORY OF THE Treason fans get ready for more May-hem WEEPING CAMEL (geddit?) on the 10th from Brighton’s premier comedy team. Expect the usual satirical slating of 2003 German docu-drama directed by Davaa and Falomi. Delightful and all things newsworthy with a special sideswipe at strangely moving, it was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best the May festival madness. Ding dong with a cherry Documentary. on top! Open to Film Club members and guests only. The Thunkshop cafe will be open from Saturday 10th May | 8pm | £14 6pm for suppers. Advance booking recommended (07957 166092) but not essential. Thursday 8th May | 7.30pm SPIERS & BODEN: LUCY PORTER - THE FAREWELL NORTHERN SOUL TOUR Twice winners of the BBC Folk Award ‘impeccably punchlined anecdotes of the for Best Duo everyday. Genuinely delightful’ The Telegraph Following on from an incredibly Lucy Porter, familiar from popular TV and successful tenth anniversary tour Radio panel shows such as Never Mind including a special birthday party The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week and The bash at Shepherds Bush Empire, Unbelievable Truth, returns to the UK tour the top traditional music duo on the scene continue their journey into the circuit with Northern Soul, her best show yet. exciting nether-regions of traditional folk music on the Ropetackle stage. Does geography shape our destiny? Born Twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and in Croydon to a Northern Irish dad and a Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much Midlander mum (who met in Africa), Lucy never felt that she belonged their own stomping ground. Loud, proud, and with just a few acoustic down South. She tried moving to Manchester, marrying a Welshman and instruments, they create a multitude of textures upon which they present travelling the world, but she’s still - like the littlest hobo - seeking her traditional stories and dance music which have taken them on to the main spiritual home. stages of major festivals. Friday 9th May | 8pm | £14 Thursday 15th May | 8pm | £15 | SOLD OUT 7 Music Film Magic Comedy World Music Theatre Opera Rock Folk Family Blues Spoken Word Jazz 8 MAY 2014 ropetacklecentre.co.uk BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 MAY 2014 BARNSTORMERS THE NATIONAL YOUTH COMEDY CLUB JAZZ ORCHESTRA NONET Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! The NYJO Nonet is made up of past and present members of The National Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK Youth Jazz Orchestra under the age of 25. Led by tenor saxophonist Tom comedy circuit and beyond. Unbeatable entertainment cabaret style and Stone, the NYJO Nonet is a showcase for some of the most talented young the perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compere jazz musicians working in the UK, all of whom have progressed through introduces another three top acts from the comedy circuit - usually the NYJO family. With a focus on small-group improvisation it plays Comedy Store regulars. compositions and arrangements by current and ex-members the NYJO. The Nonet has established a reputation for performing with consummate Over 18s only, everybody else will have a barnstorming night out! skill, inspired soloists and wonderful ‘cool-school’ arrangements. Recent Saturday 17th May | 8.30pm | £12.50 or £14 on the door (if still available). gigs include the City of London Festival and the Pizza Express Jazz Club, and we’re delighted to welcome them to the Ropetackle stage. Film Matinee at Ropetackle: Thursday 22nd May | 7.30pm | £12 HITCHCOCK 2012 American biographical comedy drama starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren. Hitchcock centres on the relationship between Hitchcock and his wife during the making of Psycho.