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!
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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
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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
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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
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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. Thursday 22nd May | 2pm | £3.50
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OTIZ GLENN TILBROOK : CANNELLONI’S SOLO & ACOUSTIC HISTORY OF MAGIC Mention Glenn Tilbrook and most people think of Squeeze. With his (ABRIDGED) writing partner Chris Difford, Tilbrook ‘Master of mirth and minimalist was responsible for some of the UK’s magic… delightful’ Time Out catchiest hit songs including Cool For Cats, Tempted, Hourglass and ‘a magical wag, bewitching’ Guardian Up The Junction. However, since an A family show about one of acrimonious split in 1998 Squeeze has the most popular forms of been on the backburner. Although you entertainment - magic. It’s funny, might forgive him for resting on his informative and there are plenty laurels after 13 albums and countless of chances to join in. With a light tours all over the world, Tilbrook has hearted touch Otiz starts from the continued to write and perform with very first magic illusion and guides the same enthusiasm he brought to us through magic’s chequered Squeeze. As a live performer Tilbrook story with plenty of tricks up his loves blurring the boundary between sleeve. crowd and performer by taking Genuine information punctuated requests and even taking his audience by delightful nonsense combine for walkabouts to set up impromptu to create a unique show that the gigs! Whether he’s playing to a room whole family will love. of 50 people or to a festival crowd, Friday 23rd May | 7pm | £10 either with Squeeze or solo, Tilbrook still creates a buzz that is all too adults, £8 for 16s & under, £32 for rare among his peers or those he a family of four. has inspired, and marks him out as a performer to be cherished. Saturday 24th May | 8pm | £20 advance, £22 on the door
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KING SILLY & FRIENDS Join King Silly & Friends as they perform the greatest show on Earth. Well, the greatest show in the Kingdom of Silly anyway! JULIE FOWLIS The finest acrobats, magicians, jugglers, dance crews, jesters, mime ‘elegant, evocative, unerringly classy’ Mojo artists and puppeteers are gathering at the palace grounds to entertain ‘the first Scottish Gaelic crossover star in the making’The Daily Telegraph King Silly - and as luck would have it, you can be there too! There will be It is little wonder that when PIXAR (Finding Nemo, Toy Story) were magic, mayhem, music, mischief and maybe even a few surprises too. searching for the perfect, authentic singing voice to feature in the TV Tom Beard (BBC Television, BBC Radio, and children’s theatre stalwart) advert for Brave, their new animated film set in the ancient highlands writes and stars as King Silly and can’t wait to bring you some amazing of Scotland, their research led them to one of the Western Isles’ true guests and acts from such shows as Britain’s Got Talent, CBBC’s The contemporary treasures, Julie Fowlis. Slammer, C5’s Milkshake, CBBC’s ‘Alesha’s Street Dance Stars’ and many Brought up on North Uist in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, Fowlis has been more. a proud standard bearer for Gaelic music and culture over the course of a King Silly & Friends is suitable for all ages from tiny tots to the young at solo career which has spanned three highly acclaimed studio albums. heart. This production is fully interactive, fun and lively. Over and above her work as a performer, Julie has been So don’t be silly… come and see the show! a regular face on BBC ALBA (Scotland), TG4 (Ireland) Running time approximately 1hr 15mins. and a familiar voice also on BBC Radio Scotland. Sunday 25th May | Shows at 10.15am & 1.00pm | £8.50 In February 2014 Julie co-presented the prestigious BBC or £32 for a family of four Radio 2 Folk Awards with Mark Radcliffe. Tuesday 27th May | 8pm | £20
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Blockbuster Screening: CHARLOTTE GLASSON 12 YEARS A SLAVE ‘if you could bottle this band’s music, how ‘a brilliant, blistering straight up classic’ wonderful it would be to inhale it to start every day’ Express and Star Universally acclaimed, academy award-winning film retelling the true story of Solomon Northup, a free Award-winning multi-instrumentalist man with a wife and family living in New York who is Charlotte Glasson brings her band back to kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery in Louisiana where he remains for Ropetackle for another evening of colourful 12 years before his release. jazzy world music to coincide with her new CD launch. Featuring Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Bassey on and Brad Pitt. Running time: 134mins. trombone, Mick Hutton Wednesday 28th May | 7.30pm | £5 on bass and steel pans, Sam Glasson on drums and Chris Spedding on MAURIZIO MINARDI guitar. Composer, pianist and accordionist Maurizio Friday 30th May | Minardi brings his original music to Ropetackle. 8pm | £10 Reminiscent of Esbjorn Svensson Trio, Avishai Cohen, The Bad Plus, Nino Rota, Yann Tiersen, Michael Nyman and Ryuichi Sakamoto, Maurizio’s Children’s Film: intimate and expressive sound is defined by a daring and unique combination of genres from WHERE THE WILD baroque to minimalist jazz fired up with splashes THINGS ARE of tango and rumba. The performance will include An adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s music from Maurizio’s latest album, ‘The Cook, story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed the Clown, the Monk and the Accordionist’, as well without his supper, creates his own world - a forest inhabited by ferocious as from his previous, piano-led album. Maurizio is wild creatures who crown Max as their ruler.’ Certificate PG joined by Nick Pini on double bass and Jason Reeve on drums. Saturday 31st May | 11am | £3.50 Thursday 29th May | 8pm | £8
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MARK STEEL’S SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ BACK IN TOWN WITH MIKE HATCHARD ‘a man with a passionate desire to communicate June’s Sunday Morning Jazz features Jamie Talbot. his ideas, who is also very funny’ The Guardian Jamie attended the Royal College of Music in
‘Steel’s rapier wit cuts to the chase’ The Observer 1978-79 (the same year as Mike Hatchard), then recorded throughout the decades of the 1980s and The Mark Steel’s In Town Show, based on his 1990s with Clark Tracey, Stan Tracey, Jack Sharpe, superb Radio 4 series has now been to at John Dankworth, Colin Towns, Guy Barker, Richard least 5 million places. It’s a sparkling verdict Niles, Shorty Rogers, Michael Nyman, and Bud on humanity that he’s mocked them all and Shank. He also played with Ella Fitzgerald. He is somehow is still alive. generally regarded as one of the finest sax players For this show he’s found dozens more towns in Britain today, especially by his peers. to humiliate, as well as pledging to rediscover Sunday 1st June | 11am | £9 what makes Shoreham ridiculous. As well as Mark Steel’s In Town, Mark has presented the BAFTA nominated Mark Steel City Books Present: Lectures for BBC2, and is a regular on BBC1’s Have I Got News For You and Radio 4’s MEET THE AUTHOR: Newsquiz. He’s also appeared on BBC2’s QI LYNDA LA PLANTE and Room 101. He’s written several acclaimed Join one of the UK’s most popular authors Lynda books including: Reasons To Be Cheerful and La Plante as she celebrates the release of her What’s Going On, and he two new thrillers Twisted and Wrongful Death. writes a weekly column The evening will feature an for The Independent. exclusive reading, a question Saturday 31st May | and answer session with 8pm | £15 | SOLD OUT Lynda, plus the chance to purchase signed first edition copies. Monday 2nd June | 7pm | £8
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THE OPINION MAKERS WOODY MANN ‘leaves the audience physically crying with laughter’ Colchester Gazette. Woody Mann is an outstanding singer-songwriter who plays with passion When world-famous cure-all Dr. Campbell’s Lotion gets a rebrand, all and a deep sensitivity to his music with an easy, laid-back style. He’s a hell breaks loose. This swinging 60s comedy musical, by award-winning sublime, warm, witty and hugely talented performer whether playing writers Mitchell and Nixon (‘Big Daddy Vs. Giant Haystacks’ and ‘Those American acoustic blues, roots or jazz guitar. He’s played and recorded Magnificent Men’), comes to Shoreham in a zinging new production. with blues legends Son House and Bukka White, and has appeared alongside some of the best guitarists in the world over the last 30 years. A welcome return for The Foundry Group, whose hit show ‘Big Daddy Vs. Giant Haystacks’ played to a highly appreciative crowd in the venue at the Mann may be the only guitarist to take lessons from Rev. Gary Davis, start of the year. study classical music at Julliard, record with Robert Johnson mentor Son House, and receive training in improvisation from jazz pianist Lennie Starring David Mounfield (‘This Is Jinsy’ & ‘Count Arthur Strong’s Radio Tristano. If that weren’t enough, he’s certainly the only musician who can Show’ regular) The Maydays’ Heather Urquhart (Best add this glowing quote to his resume: “if there was a category simply called Actress - Brighton Festival Awards 2013), Christophe ‘great music’, Woody’s music would belong there”. That compliment came Phillips (‘The Treason Show’), Emma Kilbey (‘Sid from guitar legend John Fahey, who’s not a man prone to gushing! Lesters’ Christmas Sing-along’) and Lloyd Thomas (Drunken Masks) plus a full live band. Friday 6th June | 8pm | £12 Thursday 5th June | 8pm | £10
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Squashbox Theatre Present: CURIOUS CREATURES Welcome to the Curious Creatures wildlife park, established by Jeremiah Johnson: world-renowned explorer, zoologist and animal collector. Nobody knows more about animals than him. Unfortunately, Jeremiah Johnson is currently lost somewhere in the jungles of Africa, so he has handed the running of the park over to his inexperienced nephew Craig… and things don’t quite go as planned. Expect to meet curious creatures of all shapes and sizes: from performing fleas, skateboarding snails and gymnastic gerbils to an irritable alligator, an over-excited elephant, and a very intelligent Orangutan! Learn how animals evolved, how their amazing adaptations help them survive in the wild, and how animals can help us learn more about THE ALTER EAGLES ourselves. After all, we’re all related if you go back far enough! ‘pitch perfect harmonies’ The Argus Using puppets, comedy, slapstick and live music - plus lots of amazing Sussex-based six piece tribute band, The Alter Eagles, bring their natural history facts - Squashbox Theatre uncover the mysteries of the authentic tribute to one of the world’s finest country rock and harmony animal kingdom. bands, The Eagles, back to the Ropetackle stage. Along with classic hits 50 minutes long, suitable for children aged 5+ and their families. In association with like Hotel California, Fast Lane, Desperado, and Heartache Tonight, the Worthing Theatres who will also be holding this event on Sunday 8th June, 2pm. For band have been working on new (or should that be old?) Eagles material details visit www.worthingtheatres.co.uk or call 01903 206206 so they can cover even more of the band’s back catalogue. Saturday 7th June | 2.30pm | £7 or £24 for a family of four The band get a warm welcome wherever they play in Sussex, and Sam Confrey, Jay Stezaker, Alan Tomkins, Rob Beattie, Mike Bradley, and Matt Hobson are looking forward to performing the very best of the Eagles, old and new, with rocking twin guitars and those trademark vocal harmonies at Shoreham’s premier live music venue. Saturday 7th June | 8pm | £13 seated or £12 standing
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City Books Present: THE HERSTORY OF WOMEN ARTISTS PETER JAMES: An Illustrated talk by Lorna Casey WANT YOU DEAD In many of our national collections there are works of art made by women artists over the centuries, but it’s a rare occasion when we can see these From No. 1 bestselling crime and thriller writer on exhibition. We shall look at works of art from leading art institutions, Peter James comes Want You Dead, the 10th book including the National, the Tate, and Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery, and in his multi-million-copy selling crime series cover some of the stories of the women that produced them. featuring the definitive Brighton detective, Roy Grace. Taking place in the Ropetackle Mezzanine Room The evening will feature an exclusive reading, a question and answer session with Peter, plus the chance to purchase signed first edition copies. Tuesday 10th June | 7pm | £7 Monday 9th June | 7pm | £10 Ropetackle Film Club Presents: THEA GILMORE IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT 1934 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Capra and + SPECIAL GUESTS starring Claudette Colbert, a pampered socialite who falls in love with ‘Gilmore is blazing her own path towards classic Clark Gable’s roguish reporter. The first film to win all five major Academy status as a songwriter’ The Guardian Awards. The evening will also feature a performance from The Piers Thea Gilmore makes a triumphant return to Clark Trio. Ropetackle following her 2013 sell-out show, her Open to Film Club members and guests only. The Thunkshop cafe will be open from only South Coast tour date. Thea’s razor sharp 6pm for suppers. Advance booking recommended (07957 166062) but not essential. lyrics, melodic flair, and honeyed voice have been Thursday 12th June | 7.30pm admired by wide ranging contemporaries from Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Richard Thompson, Neil Gaiman, David Baddeil, and William Boyd. In 2012 Don’t Stop Singing, a collection of musical arrangements to the late Sandy Denny’s unfinished lyrical works, received great acclaim including the single London which was FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE used extensively in the BBC TV coverage of the Olympic Games. JOIN UP! Annual Membership Book early to avoid disappointment. TODAY Individual Membership £15 Joint Membership £25 Tuesday 10th June | 8pm | £20
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LE VENT DU NORD BARBARA DICKSON ‘if you’ve seen them before, you already know. And if you’ve never seen them, & RAB NOAKES words won’t do them justice. Le Vent du Nord is one of the best bands touring Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes have been friends since they were 17 today, no matter your musical taste’ years old. When young, they sang and played together frequently as part The spirit of the past is a driving force behind Le Vent du Nord’s of various line-ups. Now, they’ve reunited to play acoustic concerts and joyous blend of Celtic folk. Blazing a path that pushes their traditional festivals to sing songs from traditional to 20th-21st century, each carefully Quebecois roots in striking global directions, this quartet of prodigious chosen for meaning in both repertoires. Rab’s continuing reputation as instrumentalists and singers is winning critical acclaim for their a fine singer-songwriter and Barbara’s as an interpreter of new and revitalising style and wonderful live performances. traditional songs with a contemporary edge will be their aim. Combining a great stage presence with an energetic, dynamic flair, Le Vent They came from the folk revival of the 1960s and their quality is rooted du Nord are one of the leading names in Québecois folk music performing there. After all these years they are delighted to be back out on the road original songs inspired from their tradition - a truly fabulous sound! together, catch them while you can. They perform original songs plus favourites taken from the traditional Support comes from Holly Taymar and Chris Bilton. Canadian repertoire sung in native French. With their mix of fiddle, guitar, Seats in the front three rows: £24 (sold out) - remaining seating: £23 accordion, and hurdy-gurdy, they never fail to delight crowds. Saturday 14th June | 8pm | £23 Friday 13th June | 8pm | £15
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City Books Present: EDINBURGH COMEDY PREVIEWS: VIV ALBERTINE PHIL WANG & LUCY BEAUMONT Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Featuring sets from 2010 Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Phil Wang Music. Boys, Boys, Boys (The Rob Brydon Show, BBC3 at the Fringe) and Lucy Beaumont (BBC Viv Albertine is one of a handful of Three’s Live at the Electric), winner of The 2012 BBC New Comedy Award. original punks who changed music, Thursday 19th June | 8pm | £8 and the discourse around it, forever. In Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys, a RICHARD DURRANT CYCLING MUSIC story hitherto dominated by male voices is recast through the eyes - END OF TOUR & MIDSUMMER of one of the most glamorous, CELEBRATIONS uncompromising and iconic figures of the time. ‘flawless and mesmerising’Acoustic Magazine. After forming The Flowers of A wonderful guitar concert with plenty of Romance with Sid Vicious in 1976, Viv midsummer surprises in store. joined The Slits and made musical Richard arrives home to perform the very history as one of the first generation last show in his Cycling Music tour. Seven of punk bands. Here is the story of weeks, 36 venues, over a thousand miles what it was like to be a girl at the with PA, lights, projections and a guitar - height of punk. all on bicycles. The evening will feature an exclusive Tour support by Giant Cycles Shoreham-by-Sea. reading, a question and answer PA provided by Peter Tyson Carlisle. Strings session with Viv, plus the chance to by Strings & Things. Thunkshop Cafe will be purchase signed first edition copies. serving a fabulous two-course supper before Tuesday 17th June | 7pm | £8 the performance. Please call 07957 166092 to book your places. Friday 20th June | 7.30pm | £15 standard, £13 concession, £5 16s & under
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BARNSTORMERS JIM CREGAN & BEN MILLS COMEDY CLUB What a Life! An evening with Jim Cregan and Ben Mills. Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! From Art Garfunkle to Frank Zappa via Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker and Katie Melua, guitarist Jim Cregan has got a credit or two. He has written Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK and produced countless hit records, most recently Brighton Beach with comedy circuit and beyond. Unbeatable entertainment cabaret style and Rod Stewart. the perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compere introduces another three top acts from the comedy circuit - usually Ben Mills has some golden records himself. A survivor of the X Factor, Comedy Store regulars. where he was a finalist, Ben managed to escape the Simon Cowell factory! He’s not only a great singer, but is a hugely talented musician on guitar Over 18s only - everybody else will have a barnstorming night out! and piano. Saturday 21st June | 8.30pm | £12.50 or £14 on the door (if still available) Hear these two friends play some fine music, tell a story or two and have a few laughs along the way. Film Matinee at Ropetackle: Friday 27th June | 8pm | £12 SONG FOR MARION 2012 British-American comedy-drama written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams and starring Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, Christopher Eccleston and Vanessa Redgrave. Arthur Harris is the grumpy husband of terminally ill Marion who tries to please his dying wife by taking her place in the local seniors’ choir. Thursday 26th June | 2pm | £3.50
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AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER MARK THOMAS: PRESENTS: SAIDI KANDA WORK IN PROGRESS & MVULA-MANDONDO ‘spiced up East African traditional music meets ‘moving and inspiring’ The Guardian modern Africa’ Ten years ago an activist and close Hailing from Tanzania and learning his craft from friend of Mark’s was exposed as a his grandfather, Saidi Kanda grew up to become spy for BAE Systems, infiltrating the one of the most talented multi-instrumentalists of the traditional African movement. Now Mark wants to find music scene. A former member of the great Remmy Ongala’s Super him and has some questions to ask. Matimila Band, Saidi won the coveted Womad Percussionist of the Year This is a true story. The show picks award in 1989, before forming Orchestra Baboma and playing with some of up from where the award winning the greats of African music including Papa Wemba, Kofi Olamindea, Mose Bravo Figaro left off in style using Fanfan. Lashings of joyous African rhythms full of flavour and spice plus interviews from friends, colleagues, the chance to sample authentic Afro-Caribbean food. Don’t miss out! fellow activists and journalists to Saturday 28th June | 8pm | £10 or £12 on the door Limited seating. examine the impact of betrayal. It is a personal and extremely timely tale that tries to unearth what it means ACROSS THE UNIVERSE To launch the new Ropetackle to be spied upon by a corporation Film Club season, club patron Richard Durrant introduces Julie Tamor’s Across the under the sanction of the state. As Universe. usual expect plenty of laughs, some weird characters, documentary styles, The music of the Beatles and the war in Vietnam form the backdrop for the probably a tear or two and the vague romance between an upper-class American girl and a poor Liverpudlian possibility that Mark might get beaten artist. The lovers, Jude (Jim Sturgess) and Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood), up in the making of it as he tries to along with a small group of friends and musicians are swept up into the find out if he wants revenge or if he emerging anti-war and counterculture movements with Dr Robert (Bono) can forgive a friend. and Mr Kite (Eddie Izzard) as their guides. Runing time 128 mins Film Club members and non-members are welcome to this special screening. Thursday 3rd July | 8pm | £10 (£8 concessions) Wednesday 2nd July | 7.30pm | £5
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COCO & THE SUNDAY MORNING JAZZ BUTTERFIELDS WITH MIKE HATCHARD “Very cool band!” Bob Geldof July’s Sunday Morning Jazz show welcomes, CoCo & The Butterfields sprang to life for the first time at these morning sessions, in September 2011 as a humble folk trombonist Ian Bateman. Ian is one of the most trio. Nowadays they’re more accurately in-demand jazz trombonists in Europe who has spent most of his career described as a five-strong major kick playing in the top jazz groups and big bands. Currently he’s with the Acker on the South East music scene, a truly Bilk Paramount Jazz Band. colourful, energetic, and crowd-stamping act to be reckoned with, Sunday 6th July | 11am | £9 featuring beatboxer EupheX and performing their own unique fusion of Folk, Pop and Hip Hop, or “Fip Fok” to their fans. Within a year CATB had earnt themselves the title of the UK’s best unsigned act, (winners of Live GORDIE MACKEEMAN & and Unsigned 2012) collecting several more song writing awards, 250,000 YouTube hits and shared a stage with internationally renowned artists King HIS RHYTHM BOYS Charles, Bastille and The Pogues. ‘Gordie and the Boys are great players, sharp songwriters, invigorating company… not to Friday 4th July | 8pm | £10 mention the nifty dancing. Frankly, what’s not to like?’ Mark Radcliffe, The Folk Show, BBC Radio 2 A SUMMER OPERA GALA The award-winning Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys serve up old-time roots music with an energy level that Another fabulous summertime opera evening featuring your favourite practically yanks you out of your seat by the collar. arias, duets and ensembles ranging from Grand Opera and Operetta to Rodgers & Hammerstein and Ivor Novello. The impressive programme has The Rhythm Boys won the coveted Galaxy Supernova Award at the 2012 been assembled by our soprano and pianist, who have selected the perfect Ottawa Folk Festival for outstanding live performance. If ever someone mix of all-time favourites and some less familiar works, all performed was deserving of the nickname ‘Crazy Legs’, it is Gordie MacKeeman. with joy and skill by professional singers. Featuring Yvonne Patrick His thrilling dance style mixed with great bluegrass vocals, Peter Cann’s (Soprano), Louise Crane (Mezzo), Justin Lavender (Tenor), Darren Jones blistering guitar solos, and the lively multi-instrumental talents of Thomas (Baritone) and Lesley-Anne Sammons (Piano). Webb and Mark Geddes, and Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys are an unforgettable live experience. Saturday 5th July | 7.30pm | £15 Wedesday 9th July | 8pm | £10
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EDINBURGH COMEDY PREVIEWS: RAY PEACOCK & GARETH RICHARDS Featuring sets from Ray Peacock (Russell Howard’s Good News, The Peacock and Gamble Podcast, BBC Radio 4 Extra’s The Comedy Club) ‘and 2010 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Gareth Richards ‘a quietly clever craftsman with a big future’ Evening Standard. Friday 11th July | 8pm | £8
Long Nose Puppets Presents: SHOE BABY! ‘wonderful, magical children’s theatre at MARTIN ROWSON its best’ Edinburgh Guide Hung, Drawn and Quartered ‘absolutely fantastic’ The Guardian In this entertaining and wide-ranging talk Martin explores the techniques, Brighton Festival Best Children’s Show practice and purpose of caricature, the 32,000 year old history of visual Award Winner satire, the life and work of William Hogarth and the power of giving and Shoe Baby is a magical puppet show. A taking offence. fantastical sing-a-long adventure with The evening is copiously illustrated with images from the Stone Age, a baby who takes to the sea, the air, the via the 18th century, to Martin’s own 30-year career as a professional zoo all in a shoe! cartoonist for, at one point or another, almost every national daily This wonderful show is adapted from newspaper. Martin is widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading Joyce Dunbar’s popular book with music cartoonist and political satirists, don’t miss this opportunity to meet a true written by talented musician Tom Gray master of his art. Due to the subject matter, this presentation is more of the award-winning band Gomez. suitable for over 18s. Suitable for children aged 2 to 7. In association with Worthing Theatres who will also Thursday 10th July | 8pm | £13 be holding this event on Sunday 6th July, 2pm. For details visit www.worthingtheatres.co.uk or call 01903 206206. Saturday 12th July | 11am | £7 or £24 for a family of four
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THE TREASON SHOW Film Matinee at Ropetackle: Summer is here! So dust off your socks n’ sandals, knot that handkerchief PHILOMENA and get ready for some sizzling satire Treason style. With a team of over 2013 comedy-drama directed by Stephen Frears and based on the book 30 writers and the best performers around, these guys really know how to The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by journalist Martin Sixsmith. Starring pack a topical punch. Put your shades on and prepare to be dazzled. Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, it tells the true story of Philomena’s 50 year Saturday 12th July | 8pm | £14 search for her son. Thursday 24th July | 2pm | £3.50 SHOREHAM ALLSTARS The supremely talented young musicians that make up the Shoreham GENTLE MEN Allstars collective will be rocking the stage once more at Ropetackle. A Attila the Stockbroker presents Gentle chance to celebrate the wealth of young musical talent in the town. Men: a history of the First World War Sunday 13th July | 3pm | £5/£4 under 12s FREE inder 7s through the lives of Pt Ern Johnson & Pt Harry Jenner. Performed by folk legends Roy Bailey & Robb Johnson COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS ‘a really moving piece of work.’ ‘the perfect way to entertain the whole family’ Three Billy Bragg Weeks Robb Johnson’s highly acclaimed Like the name says, it’s a comedy club song suite Gentle Men focuses 4 kids! on his grandfathers’ experience of the war. The songs present the effect of history on two of its statistics, two ordinary soldiers, two gentle men, Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years who survived the war but were forever in its shadow. ‘In all the artistic old (no vampires or Highlanders). We have the best comedians from the commemoration of the First World War, I wager nothing will show more UK and world circuit doing what they do best... but without the rude bits! ‘A humanity or understanding than Gentle Men, Robb Johnson’s song cycle about highlight for children... giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in his two grandfathers’. comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club’ The Guardian Before the start of the show Attila will be reading a poem in memory of his father, This popular family show lasts for roughly one hour, and features three comics. Bill Baine, who was also a soldier in the First World War. Suitable for children aged six and older. Thursday 24th July | 8pm | £12 Saturday 19th July | 2.30pm | £7 or £24 for a family of four
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EDINBURGH COMEDY PREVIEWS: IAIN STIRLING & ED GAMBLE Featuring sets from CBBC presenter and stand- up comedian Iain Stirling (Russell Howard’s Good News) and Ed Gamble (Russell Howard’s Good News, Dave’s One Night Stand, The Peacock and Gamble Podcast). Saturday 26th July | 8pm | £8
MARTIN SIMPSON AND DOM FLEMONS FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE English musician Martin Simpson (one of the finest acoustic finger-style and slide guitar players in the world) and American guitar and banjo player Save money, support the Centre and stay Dom Flemons (from the Grammy award-winning Carolina Chocolate JOIN UP! in touch with Ropetackle by becoming a Drops) perform brand new collaborative material rooted in English and TODAY Friend for just £15 a year individual, American folk traditions. The result of an English Folk Dance and Song or £25 joint. Full details on page 45. Society (EFDSS) commission, both artists have been researching and exploring how folk songs travelled from England to North America and vice versa, changing shape as they journeyed. Having delved into archive THUNKSHOP THURSDAY SUPPERS collections in the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library at Cecil Sharp Our in-house cafe Thunkshop will be serving delicious House - including Cecil Sharp’s landmark folk music fieldwork notebooks pre-show suppers from 6pm before most of our Thursday events. and diaries from his collecting trips in the Appalachian Mountains Advance booking is recommended but not essential, please contact - this is a night of top class musicianship and Sarah on 07957 166092 for further details and to book. Seats shared histories. are reserved for people dining. Look out for the Thunkshop icon Friday 25th July | 8pm | £15 throughout the programme.
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SUMMER FAMILY MAGIC SHOW A fun, magical evening full of surprises and wonder that your entire family will love. Come and experience a trio of local Sussex magicians performing in a variety of magical styles. From the producer who brought a sold-out magic show to the Ropetackle back in January, comes another evening of mesmerising great-value entertainment. Don’t forget to arrive nice and early for some close-up magic before the show starts. Saturday 9th August | 7.30pm | £6
VÄSEN IAN SHAW AND CLAIRE MARTIN: A ‘extraordinarily accomplished… an astonishing performance’ Herald Scotland CENTURY OF SONG Väsen are Sweden’s outstanding roots ‘a well-honed mixture of the artfully rehearsed and the brilliantly music ambassadors, widely considered spontaneous’ The Times as one of the world’s most inventive and These two award-winning jazz performers met over 20 years ago and exciting folk bands. For over twenty years alongside their successful solo careers, forged a musical partnership Olov Johansson (nyckelharpa), Roger that lasts to this day. Having delighted audiences across the world and in Tallroth (guitar), and Mikael Marin (viola) concert halls all over the UK, tonight they visit Ropetackle to celebrate a have put Swedish music on the map with hundred years of popular song. From the music of hope written during The their exceptional musicianship and their musical empathy. They are in First World War, through to the American Songbook, Beatles, Bowie and constant demand around the world - but we don’t see them often enough Michael Jackson, this will be a musical evening to be remembered for a in the UK. Olov and Roger played as the Väsen Duo to a full house at long time. Ropetackle in May 2013 when those lucky enough to see them were knocked out by the experience. This time we have the complete trio. Friday 1st August | 8pm | £15 Thursday 28th August | 8pm | £13
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HOW TO FIND US CREATIVE & JAZZ WORKSHOP Ropetackle Arts Centre, TRANSFORMATIONAL YOGA AND Fridays 2 - 4pm Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, MOVEMENT CLASSES Led by renowned jazz trombonist WITH ANANDI DEVADASI West Sussex BN43 5EG Mark Bassey. Mondays 11.30-1.30pm, 1st hour To book your place and for more T 01273 464440 beginners, 2nd hour progression. information please contact Steve WORKSHOPS For more info, please contact Lawless on [email protected] 01273 411658 or [email protected] Workshop and classes at Ropetackle include adult yoga, MIXED ABILITY YOGA children’s dance, singing and KIMBALU MUSIC CLASSES Wednesdays 6.30pm-7.45pm, drop movement, Shoreham-Singers-by- Music and songs for children in with Kathy Courage Sea choir, children’s drama club Wed am £5 [email protected] [email protected] MAILING LIST 07989 632371 plus many more. Ropetackle is the Stay up-to-date on new events and place for inspiring, informative and SHOREHAM-SINGERS-BY-SEA special offers by joining our emailing fun-filled workshops and classes. Rehearse every second and fourth ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB list which can do so via our website. Please visit www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk Sunday of the Month at Ropetackle. Membership for the new season. For more information please email See website for details for more information. CAFE [email protected] or The Thunkshop Cafe at Ropetackle visit their website HIRE OUR SPACE BODY CONTROL PILATES is open: Monday to Saturday 9am – www.voiceofthesouth.co.uk You can hire our 200 seat auditorium Fridays 6pm, 07904 187257 or a smaller meeting room for 4.30pm. It is closed on Sunday. www.movementandhealth.co.uk conferences, lectures and meeting. CENTRE OPENING TIMES TATTY BUMPKIN [email protected] Yoga and movement for 2 – 6 years. We can provide catering, Monday to Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm. Sat 9.30am & 10.30am media tools and reception. Closed Sundays EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE For more information call Tickets for all events at Ropetackle Arts Saturdays Fortnightly 2.30 - 3.45pm 01273 464440 or email WELL-WOMAN YOGA Centre are unreserved seating unless 07816617387 [email protected] [email protected] Tuesdays 10am-11.30am. Term time specifically stated otherwise. All tickets only please book in advance with STORYTIME WITH JACQUI EXHIBITIONS are non-refundable and non-exchangeable Kathy Courage Mondays 9.30-10.30am Pre School Drop For information on exhibitions at unless your event is cancelled. Whilst we [email protected] in 07984 883 850 Ropetackle and how to apply, please can take reservations for groups of 6+ we 07989 632371 visit ropetacklecentre.co.uk/exhibitions cannot guarantee where you will be seated in the auditorium. See website for further details of all workshops and classes.
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