SPARKLING ARTS EVENTS IN THE HEART OF SHOREHAM AUTUMN/WINTER 2017

SHOREHAM WORDFEST 2017 THEA GILMORE WISHBONE ASH

JEREMY & MARTIN VINE CARTHY ELIZA TOYAH WILLCOX DICK WHITTINGTON – PANTO! CLARE TEAL TOM ALLEN

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Open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm Contact: [email protected] The Ropetackle Café is located in the foyer of Ropetackle Arts Centre. We serve a delicious Welcome to Ropetackle’s autumn programme full of amazing music, range of teas, coffees, and soft drinks, plus a comedy, theatre, film, talks, family events, and much more, all running wonderful menu of freshly made sandwiches, from September – December 2017. We hope you enjoy what’s on offer paninis, soups, jacket potatoes, scrumptious – in particular, look out for our new series of ‘Saturday Sessions’ – free cakes and more. Hot food specials are also afternoon activities and events based on different artforms, open to all. available. The large, light and airy Ropetackle Autumn marks the close of our 10th year, and with the appointment of our foyer is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing first full-time director Phil Jackson, we can’t wait to jump into the next coffee, meet with friends for a light lunch, or get decade! Discover what’s coming up over the next few months and start some work done with our free wi-fi. filling your evenings with some inspirational arts and entertainment, all at We also offer delicious pre-show dining before Ropetackle events taking Shoreham’s award-winning, community run arts venue. place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. These delicious suppers are provided by Shoreham based Lesley’s Kitchen. The pre-show supper menu features meat and vegetarian options including lasagne, chilli, pies, BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 casseroles and curry, all served with either salad or vegetables, plus a range of desserts including trifles, meringues, brownies and more! Main ROPETACKLECENTRE.CO.UK meals cost just £7, desserts £3, or the 2-course meal for £9.50. Booking is essential, simply email [email protected] or call 07525 622662. Find out more, visit: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/cafe Ropetackle Café @ropetacklecafe

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Ropetackle is Adur’s award winning, community run arts venue. As a registered charity (no. 1109381), we are run almost entirely by volunteers and as such rely on the support and generosity of individuals and groups to fulfil our programme delivery and growing outreach projects. Join as a Friend and you’ll be directly helping the arts to thrive in Adur through Ropetackle.

As a Ropetackle Friend you also enjoy a range of benefits including: • advance notification and priority booking on special new events and big name artists • exclusive discounts on selected shows throughout the year • supporting the continued growth and delivery of our award-winning programme and outreach projects • an exclusive monthly newsletter with the latest news, special offers LUCKY PETERSON and key developments Lucky Peterson is the most dangerous triple threat working in blues . • joining the Ropetackle Film Club at a reduced rate He has gained a reputation as one of the most preeminent performers of the modern era. A searing lead guitarist, fantastic organist, and first- Friends are central to the success, spirit and sustainability of Ropetackle. Join us rate vocalist, Lucky’s many talents are truly mind-boggling. Peterson is and become part of Ropetackle’s ever-expanding community, championing the prime-rich in roots but performs in the present. But that’s just what you’d arts in Shoreham, Adur and beyond. expect from an artist with Peterson’s resumé; his career began when he was just a child. Growing up in Buffalo, NY, Peterson was exposed to music HOW TO BECOME A FRIEND OF ROPETACKLE his whole life; his father owned The Governor’s Inn, one of the area’s most JOIN UP! renowned blues clubs. Willie Dixon produced Peterson’s first record when Join as a Ropetackle Friend for just £15 a year individual, TODAY he was but five years old, the RNB hit, “1-2-3-4.” This resulted in or £25 joint. appearances for the blues prodigy on such shows as The Tonight Show, The You can join by filling in a membership form, available at the Ropetackle box office, Ed Sullivan Show, and What’s My Line. The rest, as they say, is history. by calling us on 01273 464440, or by visiting: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/friends Support comes from Bristol based Elles Bailey. Tuesday 29th August | 8pm | £18

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GOLDEN YEARS: BOWIE JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH Back by popular demand following their sold-out MIKE HATCHARD show in February, this show celebrates the life Enrico Tomasso makes his Jazz Breakfast debut. and music of the late, great . ‘Golden A man who started playing trumpet at the age of Years’ were assembled by Stephen Wrigley of five, his biggest inspiration was Louis Armstrong, the Brighton Beach Boys, accompanied by the whom he met and played for during Louis’ visits to talents of Glen Richardson, Theseus Gerrard and England in the 60s. This led to a lasting friendship until Louis’ death. Rico Adrian Marshall. The band recreate the hits of is one of Britain’s brightest and most versatile jazz stars. He spent twelve Bowie, drawing on material from throughout his illustrious career, and years with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, and then a long stint with Ray are completed by Dave Barnard on bass and Charlotte Glasson on flute, Gelato. He is joined for this inaugural gig of the autumn season by an all- recorders and saxes. Whether supplied by Major Tom or Jean Genie, the star cast, the great Paul Morgan on bass, Bobby Worth on drums, Shane Kooks or Ziggy Stardust, this is an evening full of tales, dreams of a rock Hill on guitar, and of course Mike Hatchard on keyboards. maestro, and a glorious celebration of his unique talent. Please note, Derek Nash was originally due to perform but unfortunately had to pull out. Friday 1st September | 8pm | £14 Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase. Sunday 3rd September | 11am | £10 MATA HARI: FEMALE SPY “I am a woman who enjoys herself very much; sometimes I lose, sometimes I win.” Written and directed by Gavin Robertson. Our café is open 10am – 4.30pm, Performed by Katharine Mary. Mondays to Saturdays, serving The Great War: while millions of men struggle teas, coffees, soft drinks, and a and fight in the mud and hell of the trenches, wonderful menu of freshly made one woman’s story begs to be told. Mata Hari, sandwiches, paninis, soups, the most notorious female spy in history. Or was she? Dancer, lover, jacket potatoes, scrumptious confidante, contradiction and liar. 100 years after her execution and cakes and more. Our large, light Stay up-to-date with the inspired by her own words… this is her story. But is it the story of a set-up? and airy foyer is the perfect place Ropetackle Café on social media: Only you can decide. With original music composed by Danny Bright. to enjoy a relaxing coffee, or meet @ropetacklecafe with friends for a light lunch. Saturday 2nd September | 8pm | £10 Ropetackle Café

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MEET THE AUTHOR: GILAD ATZMON JOHN CONNOLLY & THE ORIENT John Connolly, author of the Charlie Parker HOUSE mysteries, launches his latest novel: he An extraordinary re-imagining of the life of one of the greatest screen ENSEMBLE: comedians the world has ever known: Stan Laurel. A man who knew both THE SPIRIT OF adoration and humiliation; who loved, and was loved in turn; who betrayed, and was betrayed; who never sought to cause pain to others, yet left a trail TRANE of affairs and broken marriages in his wake… “A formidable Presented by City Books. This special evening will include a reading, Q&A, book improvisational array… a signing, plus the screening of a short Laurel & Hardy film. jazz giant steadily drawing himself up to his full Monday 4th September | 7pm | £8 height…” ~ John Fordham, This September world SOPHIE COOK – NOT TODAY: renowned saxophonist Gilad HOW I CHOSE LIFE Atzmon and his band will take to the stage for the ultimate interpretation of one of the greatest jazz Labour Party parliamentary candidate, TV musicians to have lived: John Coltrane. presenter, writer, speaker, photographer, self- harm and suicide survivor… and transgender. He was the voice of a generation, an artistic revolutionary, an authentic creative wave of constant transformation and innovation. Coltrane is The first trans woman to work in the Premier League as club the most influential tenor saxophonist in jazz history. Whether it be his photographer for AFC Bournemouth, Sophie also became the first trans patented “sheets of sound”, his rapid-fire improvisations, or his lush newscaster in Europe as news anchor for Brighton’s Latest TV. In April interpretations of the most beautiful ballads, no aspiring music lover can 2017 she was selected by the Labour Party to contest the East Worthing afford to neglect the music of Coltrane. and Shoreham seat, increasing Labour’s vote by 114% and narrowly missing out on becoming the UK’s first transgender MP, for now. Marking 50 years since his passing, The Spirit Of Trane is an attempt to recreate the beauty of Coltrane’s musical legacy. Sophie Cook talks about her amazing life, how she overcame fear, learnt to love herself, and turned her biggest anxieties into her greatest strengths. Thursday 7th September | 8pm | £14 Tuesday 5th September | 8pm | £8, £5 Concession

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THE GEMINI PRINT GROUP has been providing outstanding print, marketing and ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB’S SIXTH SEASON fulfilment solutions in the UK for over 40 years and is This season we are delighted to offer another eclectic mix of ten films, past widely considered as one of the leading eco-friendly and present, chosen by our members and all classics in their own right. printers in the UK for both digital and lithographic print. Films are screened at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month from Gemini has both the pedigree and experience to deliver September to June 2018, but arrive early to meet and chat with fellow film outstanding print quality to all our customers. lovers and committee members in the convivial atmosphere that always precedes our films. And why not treat yourselves to a delicious pre-film OUR EXPERTISE... meal from Lesley’s Kitchen? The bar is always open and you may take your UNVEILED IN THE AREAS BELOW drink into the auditorium. Membership is £25 for the season, or £20 for paid-up Ropetackle Friends. Guest tickets are available for £5. • PRINT MANAGEMENT • DIGITAL PRINT Members also get the bonus of an extra (and free) film during the season. • UK HEIDELBERG COLOUR CLUB • LITHO PRINT For more details on the Ropetackle Film Club, please email: • PROMOTIONAL MERCHANDISE • ON-SITE SPECIALIST FINISHING [email protected] – or simply visit the Ropetackle website where • LARGE FORMAT • MAILING & FULFILMENT you can find listings of all our forthcoming films. Details are also displayed on the film noticeboard in Ropetackle as well as in the Ropetackle brochures. 01273 464 884 | [email protected] | www.gemini-print.co.uk 10 BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 AUTUMN/WINTER 2017 JOIN IN – BE A ROPETACKLE AND UKE @ THE DUKE ARE PROUD TO PART OF IT! UKULELE PRESENT THE 5TH SUSSEX Six Grooves For Ukulele includes UKULELE FESTIVAL. audience uke players. Could this FESTIVAL SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER be you? SUSSEX RICHARD DURRANT Richard will be running three 11.30am - 6pm & THE BURNING workshops to prepare and rehearse participants in advance, 2017 DECK these will take place on: The world premiere of Six Saturday 26th August | 11am Grooves For Ukulele by Ukulele Circuit Training - 1hr Richard Durrant. This year’s festival will retain its participatory feel with workshops, Saturday 2nd September | 11am Richard Durrant & The Burning jams and collaboration between ukulele players of all ages and Six Grooves Prep - 45mins Deck perform this brand-new abilities. Our star attraction will be the world premiere of Richard Saturday 9th September | 11am piece for solo ukulele, chamber Durrant’s concerto Six Grooves For Ukulele*. Six Grooves Prep - 45mins orchestra and community uke Other highlights include acclaimed Wiltshire based singer/ players. Six Grooves For Ukulele Following this, participants will Jess Vincent, Brazilian instrumental wizard Silvio, traditional songs and was written with support from the need to attend a rehearsal on great harmonies from Folk Uke, bouncy barmen WOB, plus students PRS for Music Fund. Sunday 10th September (5.30pm- from the Robert Woodard Academy. The Burning Deck, directed by 6.30pm), ready to perform as part BEGINNERS WORKSHOPS ARE FREE SO COME ALONG TO GET STARTED. Richard Durrant, features a of the premiere at 7pm. YOU CAN EVEN BORROW A UKE! full string section plus Chris Cost: £35 per player, which includes your ticket plus Brannick and Stephen Hiscock (percussion), Howard Beach a ‘Six Grooves’ passport, allowing (piano and keys), and Gareth Hugh you to participate in other Davis (bass). performances of the concerto (please note, at other venues Tickets: The daytime The performance also includes passport holders may need to festival runs from 11.30am ‘Cycling Music’ and ‘The Girl At – 6pm, admission is just £2. purchase additional tickets). The Airport’ by Richard Durrant. *Richard’s performance is a separate ticketed event, Sunday 10th September | 7pm starting 7pm, tickets are £18. £18 Seated, £14 Standing

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JEREMY VINE ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB Presenter, author and broadcaster Jeremy PRESENTS: MANCHESTER BY Vine launches his new book: What I Learnt: What My Listeners Say – And Why We Should THE SEA Take Notice Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is called back to his home A hilarious memoir of lessons learnt from life, town to take care of his nephew after the boy’s father his Radio 2 listeners, and his appearance on dies. Also starring Michelle Williams and Kyle Chandler. ! Directed by Kenneth Lonergan. Superbly acted. Winner of Best Actor and Best Screenplay Oscars 2017. Presented by City Books. This special evening will Open to Film Club members and guests only (£5 per guest). Duration 137 mins. include a reading, Q&A and book signing. Certificate 15. For more information on joining the Film Club, please see page 10. Monday 11th September | 7pm | £8 Thursday 14th September | 7.30pm

PAPA GEORGE BAND SHORT STORIES, Blues with a feelin’ TALL TALES A night of true blues from one of the UK’s top Storytelling for babies, toddlers bands. Led by the earthy vocals and passionate and parents. playing of Papa George, expect both originals and classic covers, including material from Monthly storytelling from ‘Short some of the all-time blues greats. Stories, Tall Tales’ brings classic and modern stories to life through live Papa George is widely regarded a master performance and interactive, blues artist. In 2013 he was inducted into creative play. the ‘Blues Hall Of Fame’, and in 2016 was Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones’ recognised at the British Blues Awards as a imagination run free. ‘British Blues Great’. Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Duration 45 mins. Run by actress and mother Hannah Together the Papa George Band perform the best of today’s UK blues, with Summers. all the attitude and enjoyment you’d expect! Friday 15th September | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £5 per adult + 1 child, £2 Wednesday 13th September | 8pm | £14 per additional siblings.

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ELIZA & MARTIN BARNSTORMERS CARTHY COMEDY CLUB The good doctor Martin KINDLY SPONSORED BY PEMBROKE FINANCIAL SERVICES Carthy and his twice Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK Mercury-nominated daughter comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club Eliza Carthy, join forces to promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. perform songs from their Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the first ever duo album perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compère The Elephant. introduces three top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! Martin is a legendary ballad Over 18s only. Please note, while we can reserve seats for groups of 6+ (please let singer and guitarist who has influenced a generation of artists, including us know at the time of booking), we cannot guarantee these seats will be at tables and Paul Simon, while Eliza has been twice nominated for the (if, for example, demand high), or where in the auditorium they will be positioned. and is a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Saturday 16th September | 8.30pm | £13.50 Advance, £15 On The Door Martin Carthy has for more than 40 years been one of ’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural BOO & BROOKS: STATE OF charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, THE UNION but also far beyond it. Combining the mercurial talents of English “Arguably the greatest English folksong performer, writer, collector and songwriting legend Boo Hewerdine and acclaimed editor of them all” ~ Q Magazine American blues guitarist and songwriter Brooks Eliza Carthy is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and engaging Williams, State Of The Union create a magical, performers of her generation. She has revitalised folk music and captured stripped back and enthralling musical atmosphere, their performances the most hardened of dissenters with intelligent, charismatic and are consistently brilliant, equal parts emotive and entertaining. boundary-crossing performance. Their recordings are made quickly, in most instances first take, live in “One of the figureheads of the English folk revival… compelling” ~ the studio, but the sound this amazing acoustic duo capture is rich and Evening Standard expertly executed. Live they are a phenomenal act, marrying folk and Americana with both power and subtlety. Friday 15th September | 8pm | £18 Wednesday 20th September | 8pm | £15

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THEA GILMORE BIG BOY BLOATER & THE LIMITS “A musician of searing talent” ~ ‘One of the great blues men of our time’ Daily Telegraph ~ Jools Holland Singer-songwriter Thea Gilmore Like your blues with a lot of rhythm and your performs live at Ropetackle rock with a lot of roll? Big Boy Bloater & The in support of new album ‘The Limits are your band, and they’re bringing Counterweight’. their raucous brand of RNB with a modern As ethereal as it is thought- twist to Ropetackle for the third time! provoking, as bewitching as it Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for is bold, Thea’s latest album will tales of stalkers, dance-crazes, robot lovers come as no surprise to her army and more, set to an infectious beat, world- of admirers. Since releasing her class guitar, and a voice that has not only debut nearly 20 years ago, the been described as a cross between Oxfordshire-raised, Cheshire- and Howlin’ Wolf, but voted ‘one of the top 100 based singer-songwriter has blues vocals of all time’ in a poll by readers of gained global acclaim for making ‘The Blues Magazine’. This is good time music for good time people. music not only of extraordinary beauty, but of rare honesty and insight. Friday 22nd September | 8pm | £15 Seated, £13 Standing What will surprise fans is how The Counterweight sounds. 15 albums in, Thea has all but abandoned her trusty acoustic guitar in favour of an iPad and a piano. The change forced her out of a comfort zone into exploring new methods of composing and recording. BECOME A FRIEND OF ROPETACKLE While, sonically, The Counterweight marks a fresh start, its outward- looking themes – the shifting political landscape, our absorption in Save money, support the centre, and stay technology, America’s gun culture, the search for hope in times of trouble in touch with Ropetackle by becoming a – bear striking similarities to Thea’s 2003 breakthrough ‘Avalanche’. So Image:Idil Sukan Friend for just £15 a year individual or much so, the singer considers The Counterweight a companion album, or £25 joint. Find out more on page 3. more accurately, “its more mature older sister”. Thursday 21st September | 8pm | £22 Front Four Rows, £20 All Rows Behind

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THE TREASON SHOREHAM WORDFEST 2017: SHOW MODERNISM – WRITING A “Brilliantly written, exquisitely NEW WORLD performed” ~ Chortle IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ROPETACKLE ARTS CENTRE 2017 Post-election fallout polluting Ropetackle is delighted to support Shoreham’s the body politic, Brexit falling seventh annual festival of words – Shoreham Wordfest – running from apart and the Albion in the Thursday 28th September – Thursday 19th October 2017. Enjoy a range Premier League. Yep, the world of events featuring local luminaries, national authors, and international has gone mad all right. But performers. have no fear, the Treason Show’s here! Showing you the funny side by This year’s Wordfest looks back at the impact of radical writers, artists, lampooning all and sundry (including themselves). Bang up-to-date topical and thinkers who lived in Sussex during the early 20th century and were so comedy from the biggest live satirical sketch show in the country. Doing it influential on the Modernist movement. bigly since 2000! Featuring a play about the life of iconic photographer and model Lee Saturday 23rd September | 8pm | £16 Miller, we also look at Sussex ‘Moderns’ today: new writing including ‘An English Guide To Birdwatching’ by Nicholas Royle, TEEN People – a comic play by Simon Messingham and Mark Gatiss, plus a discussion on how to MATINEE FILM: make sense of our changing and challenging world with Raphael Behr – I, DANIEL BLAKE political columnist for The Guardian. Starring Dave Johns as Daniel Blake, who is denied For children and families we have a wonderful play based on Michael employment and support allowance despite his doctor Morpurgo’s story ‘Why The Whales Came’. Cabaret des Noctambules will finding him unfit for work. Hayley Squires co-stars as be a riotous evening of fun. And our finale, as always, will be the new and Katie, a struggling single mother whom Daniel befriends. improved poetry and short story slam. There will also be an exhibition of The film attracted both praise and criticism, and is images from the Farley Arts Trust in the Ropetackle Café. director Ken Loach’s biggest success at the UK box office. A fantastic feast of readings, talks, walks, song and fun awaits – we look Winner of Palme d’Or at Cannes 2016. forward to enjoying it with you all! Duration 100mins. Certificate 15. As well as Ropetackle, Wordfest events will be taking place all around Shoreham. Thursday 28th September | 2pm | £3.50 For more information, please visit the Ropetackle or Shoreham Wordfest website at: www.shorehamwordfest.com. Tickets for all Wordfest events are available from the Ropetackle box office: in person, over the telephone, and online.

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Shoreham Wordfest Presents: AFRICAN NIGHT PETER OWEN JONES FEVER PRESENT: Peter Owen Jones is a maverick 21st century priest, ecological thinker and champion of ethics REGGAE PARTY who, as a celebrated BBC TV presenter, has Reggae, rum, rice n’ peas! explored the world’s vast pantheon of religious African Night Fever returns with the and spiritual ideas, and distilled essential sounds and tastes of Jamaica and the wisdom for contemporary modern life and business. Caribbean for an evening of feel-good In his latest book ‘Pathlands’, Peter shares a collection of nature walks sunshine happiness, dancing to the he has made across the UK with reflections on walking and pilgrimage formidable tunes of reggae band in modern Britain. His talk for Shoreham Wordfest will concentrate on FOWOKAN. Enjoy lovers rock reggae, reflections about the Sussex landscape and his time as a priest in the roots rock reggae and dance hall all under one roof from these masters South Downs. of music. Thursday 28th September | 7.30pm | £8 Forged from their time together in pioneering 70s funk/soul band Cymande, FOWOKAN re-unites core members Sam Kelly (drums) with international reggae artist Jimmy Lindsay. Jimmy gained chart success with his superlative re-workings of the Commodores’ ‘Easy’ and Bill Withers’ ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’. Jamaican born Sam Kelly has a long legacy working in the UK and internationally. Highly respected for his ability across several genres including reggae, RNB, soul, jazz and funk, Sam has Our café is open 10am – 4.30pm, over the years performed with a wealth of musicians from Chaka Khan to Mondays to Saturdays, serving Eddie Floyd, Robert Plant to Gary Moore. teas, coffees, soft drinks, and a Come prepared to party, have fun and be irie (“alright”) on the dance floor wonderful menu of freshly made with the flow of rum, sizzling jerk chicken, and skanking reggae beats sandwiches, paninis, soups, all night. jacket potatoes, scrumptious cakes and more. Our large, light Stay up-to-date with the With delicious Afro-Caribbean food also on sale from Cummin Up chefs. and airy foyer is the perfect place Ropetackle Café on social media: Limited seating. to enjoy a relaxing coffee, or meet @ropetacklecafe Friday 29th September | 8pm | £12.50 Advance, £15 On The Door with friends for a light lunch. Ropetackle Café

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Sami Stone Presents: COMEDY SANS JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH MIKE HATCHARD FRONTIERES Another new face to our Jazz Breakfast, vocalist A jam-packed friendly and cerebral Jacqui Hicks – described as a “skilled yet evening featuring a line-up of top unfussy singer with charm and intelligence” comedians, all raising funds for – joins Mike. Jacqui toured the world with jazz Médecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors funk band Shakatak before launching her highly Without Borders). Headlining the successful solo career. She has composed many songs, including ‘Just A evening is Zoe Lyons. A TV and radio Breath Away’, which she recorded with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. regular, Zoe has appeared on shows including Mock The Week, Live At Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase. The Apollo, and most recently BBC Sunday 1st October | 11am | £10 Radio 4’s , entertaining audiences with her “confident and razor sharp” wit (The Observer). Fresh TOYAH WILLCOX: UP from the Festival, award- winning Zoe is currently touring her CLOSE & PERSONAL show ‘Little Misfit’ and brings all her funny bones to Shoreham. Household name, pop icon, TV “Lyons has what it takes to delight presenter, and stage and screen actress any crowd” ~ The Guardian (Calamity Jane, Cabaret, Quadrophenia) Supporting acts are 83-year-old Lynn Ruth Miller, vividly showing that life not Toyah returns to Ropetackle with her only gets funnier but better as you get older ~ “that self-knowledge and self- intimate acoustic show. assurance is the work of a lifetime” (The Scotsman). Alongside Lynn will be LJ This is a unique chance to experience Toyah up close and personal. A Da Funk and musical comedy from Tamar Broadbent. Compére Sami Stone. lively unplugged-storytelling style gig, it will include Toyah performing an Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent humanitarian organisation that acoustic set of her hit singles and classic songs, as well as stories from delivers emergency aid, medical and mental health care worldwide. her colourful and illustrious career. Doors open 8pm. Show time 8.45pm. A talented duo of guitarists, Chris Wong and Colin Hinds, will accompany Saturday 30th September | 8.45pm | £15 Toyah for this memorable concert. Sunday 1st October | 8pm | £21 Front Four Rows, £19 All Rows Behind

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Shoreham Wordfest Presents: Shoreham Wordfest Presents: 1917 ANTHOLOGY WITH PIGHOG POETRY AMARYLLIS GUNN EVENING Actress Amaryllis Gunn has put together a Pighog comes to Shoreham: one of Brighton’s selection of First World War poetry, prose and longest-running live poetry nights, bringing songs collected from 1915 to 1917. We hear new and established poets together for directly from soldiers and those on the Home readings and discussion. The evening includes Front in an evocative and moving performance. the always popular Pighog Open Mic – giving audience members the As we near the end of the centenary commemorations, Amaryllis brings opportunity to get up and read their poems. the poignant voices of those involved in the “war to end all wars”, to set Pighog, the award-winning publisher based in Brighton, aims to deliver against our own reflections of the historical and contemporary context. ground-breaking experiences of spoken and written word. Poetry is at the Tuesday 3rd October | 7.30pm | £8 heart of everything they do. Thursday 5th October | 7.30pm | £6 Shoreham Wordfest & Button Pressed Productions Presents: Shoreham Wordfest Presents: TEEN PEOPLE CREATIVE WRITING WITH The year is 1974. Welcome to your future. Strikes, power cuts and Terry Jacks at number JANET PRESSLEY #1 are the least of our worries. There are threats A lively and enjoyable session with a wide range from beyond this Earth and our only line of of creative writing activities, poetry and prose. defence is the TEEN People. John, Jenny and Tizer: three teenagers with You only need a pen, notebook and a willingness super space powers, defending our island from those who seek to upset us. to read out some of the work produced during the session, although this is not essential. First performed in 1990, Simon Messingham and Mark Gatiss’s play about 1970s children’s television toured successfully for four years but has never Janet teaches literature and creative writing to adults. Her workshops are been seen since. Now, in a new ‘Brexit and Trump’ world order, its mix of always very popular, so do book early to be assured a place. daft physical comedy and devastating political satire is back. Never has This event takes place in the Ropetackle mezzanine. England needed the TEEN People more! Friday 6th October | 2-5pm | £10 Wednesday 4th October | 7.30pm | £10

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BAREFOOT OPERA: Shoreham Wordfest Presents: CRIME WRITING LA BOHEME Barefoot Opera bring their fresh, WORKSHOP WITH SUE energetic ensemble style to one WALKER of the world’s favourite operatic love stories: Puccini’s La Boheme, Starting with bloody murder, this half-day an opera which champions youth workshop tracks the course of a novel, and passion in a dark world. observing events, developing characters and identifying locations on the Featuring several young artists way. Crime writer Sue Walker will take you through the process of plotting from and Welsh music a crime novel from the first blank page to the last full stop, including how colleges, including Lucy Ashton to keep your readers gripped, from compelling opening to breath-taking as Mimi, and Andras Jacobs denouement! The workshop is open to aspiring writers of crime fiction on costume design, this will who are either working on, or planning to begin their novel. Participants be a thrilling production of a should bring writing materials with them: paper, pens, or laptop. true classic. Barefoot Opera This event takes place in the Ropetackle mezzanine. creates new approaches to the performance of opera, connecting diverse Saturday 7th October | 10.30am-2.30pm | £20 audiences with works of excellence and imagination. Director: Jenny Miller. Musical Director: Lesley Anne Sammons. Design: Jane Bruce Friday 6th October | 7.30pm | £22 Front Four Rows, £20 All Rows Behind SATURDAY SESSIONS: MARK BASSEY’S JAZZ TEA We’ve teamed up with Shoreham Jazz trombonist and workshop leader Mark based Lesley’s Kitchen to serve delicious Bassey brings you an informal afternoon of jazz featuring players from his pre-show food before selected events – various workshop classes. A range of ensembles will perform including the the perfect way to start a show! ‘Jazz Nuts & Bolts Big Band’. This is a free event which will be held in the relaxed environment of the Ropetackle Food is served from 6pm. @lesleyskitchen BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Café (perfect for enjoying some delicious cake with your jazz!) – a hat will be passed Lesley’s Kitchen SEE PAGE 1 FOR MORE DETAILS. around for donations. Saturday 7th October | 2-4pm | FREE Image: Lisa Wormsley

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Shoreham Wordfest Presents: SUSSEX MODERNISM WITH ALISTAIR DAVIES

An illustrated talk by Dr. Alistair Davies from the University Of Sussex, exploring the lives and works of the many celebrated modernist writers and artists who lived in Sussex during the last century, including: Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant at Charleston Farmhouse; Virginia and Leonard Woolf at Rodmell; Eric Gill and David Jones at Ditchling; Peggy Angus at Furlongs; and Lee Image: Rye Marshes (1932) GENO WASHINGTON & THE YO YO’S Miller and Penrose at Farley Farm House. by Paul Nash Geno Washington is still the ultimate 60s soul man enjoying cult status in Covering a wide span from the First World War to the 1960s, Alistair will soul, blues and RNB scenes, mainly due to his unsurpassable reputation discuss what drew these figures to Sussex, how they responded to the as a live performer. world around them, and the contributions they made to the modernist A contemporary of Georgie Fame, The Small Faces and Jimi Hendrix (all of movement in Britain. whom were his support acts back in the day), Geno is as electrifying today Sunday 8th October | 3pm | £8 as ever, a force of nature and a genuine joy to behold. Geno Washington & The Yo Yo’s feature members of the super tight Ram Jam Band, playing a blistering set of pared down street soul, RNB and BECOME A FRIEND OF ROPETACKLE house rockin’ blues. Geno is the incarnation of all things 60s. Hipsters and flipsters, movers Never miss out on our popular shows – and shakers alike, all will have a great time when the good time guru gets join as a Ropetackle Friend and receive his army of fans on the good foot! The old Geno magic still drags them in advance notification and priority booking and sends them home high. on special new events and big names! Saturday 7th October | 8pm | £18 Seated, £16 Standing Find out more on page 3.

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Shoreham Wordfest Presents: Shoreham Wordfest Presents: EXCAVATING FAMILY SECRETS: SUSSEX LITERARY GARETH BROOKES & S.V. BERLIN LANDSCAPES Two exciting new writers explore the influences and inspirations Sussex Literary Landscapes traces some of the of their very different books. sources of landscape history through works as Gareth Brookes: ‘A Thousand Coloured Castles’ realises the diverse as the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Daniel suburban dreams and nightmares of a retired couple in an Defoe and Brighton Rock. Using poetry and prose, reports and diaries, extraordinary graphic novel about marital deafness, physical and linked to images of the county, Geoff will give an informative and degeneration and strange goings on next door. entertaining talk illustrated by images of Sussex and the literature it has S.V. Berlin: ‘The Favourite’ is a novel set in a small coastal town, inspired. rich with insightful and wickedly comic observations of family Tuesday 10th October | 7.30pm | £8 Image: Hay Bales by Malcolm Hardy members behaving badly in stressful situations – sibling rivalries, a parent torn between the two, and a grieving process that takes time to unfold. Shoreham Wordfest Presents: Sunday 8th October | 5pm | £6 OPERATION CHAOS – A Shoreham Wordfest Presents: DEBATE ON FAKE NEWS & AN ENGLISH GUIDE TO ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP BIRDWATCHING Led by political columnist Rafael Behr, and with an introductory romp through the history Nicholas Royle’s magnificent new novel combines a page- of misinformation by David Bramwell and turning story about literary theft, adultery and ambition, John Higgs with a poetic and moving investigation into our relationship Rafael will use his experience as political correspondent for The Guardian with birds and the environment. It is exquisitely inventive and very funny, and commentator on BBC Radio 4, to guide us through a positive debate juxtaposing scandalous gossip with scathing reports of how the world has on how to become more active in our understanding of what is going on gone to hell in a handcart. Playfully commenting on the main story are 17 around us. interlinked ‘hides’. These short texts — primarily about birds, ornithology Setting the scene, authors David Bramwell and John Higgs will take us and films (including Hitchcock’s) — give us a different view of the themes on a rollercoaster ride through the outer edges of 60s counterculture and that fly out of the novel: the messy business of being human, the fragility how an experiment to launch chaos, culture jamming and trickery into the of the physical world we inhabit, and the nature of writing itself. world got seriously out of control, inspiring today’s scourge of fake news. This event takes place in the Ropetackle mezzanine. Wednesday 11th October | 7.30pm | £8 Monday 9th October | 7.30pm | £6

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ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB PRESENTS: ARRIVAL Planet Earth is thrown into chaos when 12 mysterious extra-terrestrial craft appear around the world. Linguistic professor Dr. Louise Banks (Amy Adams) must decipher their mind-bending language before global panic turns into inter-species war. Also starring Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. Open to Film Club members and guests only (£5 per guest). Duration 116 mins. Certificate 12a. For more information on joining the Film Club, please see page 10. Thursday 12th October | 7.30pm

SHORT STORIES, TALL TALES THE YOUNG’UNS Storytelling for babies, toddlers “The harmonies are glorious, the wit is waspish. The songs are powerful, and parents. the banter is relentless and the audience is happy. What’s not to Monthly storytelling from ‘Short like?”★★★★★ ~ The Guardian Stories, Tall Tales’ brings classic and The Young’uns have cemented their reputation at the forefront of the modern stories to life through live English folk scene in the last few years. Having taken their uplifting performance and interactive, voices, powerful songs, spine tingling harmonies and raucous humour to creative play. audiences across the UK and around the world, they won the title of ‘Best Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones’ Group’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2015 and 2016. imagination run free. The Teesside trio return in 2017 with an extensive October UK tour and Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Duration 45 mins. Run by actress and mother Hannah an eagerly anticipated new album, Strangers, which is a collection of folk Summers. songs for our times – a homage to the outsider, a eulogy for the wayfarer Friday 13th October | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £5 per adult + 1 child, £2 per and a hymn for the migrant. additional siblings. Friday 13th October | 7.30pm | £16.50

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Shoreham Wordfest Presents: Shoreham Wordfest Presents: SHOREHAM WALK WITH CABARET DES GEOFF MEAD NOCTAMBULES This year’s Shoreham walk will start at Gird your loins for a spiky evening of music, Ropetackle and take an anti-clockwise journey drink, exuberance, and subversion. Cabaret across the river and recreation ground, des Noctambules is a cornucopia of song, continuing along the bank to the houseboats, the beach, and returning via dance, laughter, and bad-craziness, ring the footbridge and High Street. Always informative and entertaining, Geoff mastered by magician and author Tom will cover the geography, flora, fauna, and social history of what you see Cutler. around you on this picturesque walk. An easy two-hour stroll with many As the absinthe flows like water, sit back opportunities to just ‘stand and stare’. and be entertained by an underground Please meet outside Ropetackle for the start. ensemble of Shoreham’s finest artists Saturday 14th October | 10.30am | £6 (to be paid on the day) and players, including the rip-roaring Cabaret des Noctambules klezmer house band and a dedicated troupe of talented young musicians. Shoreham Wordfest Presents: Slap your thigh, or your neighbour’s thigh, at comedy that really makes MICHAEL MORPURGO’S you laugh, served up by some of our sharpest comic talent, relish the sensuous belly dancing, quirky escapology, weird magic, macabre WHY THE WHALES CAME makeup, outrageous readings, bare feet, and superabundance of Multi award-winning performer and storyteller subversive thrills from the dark underbelly of Shoreham, Brighton, and Danyah Miller vividly brings to life this beyond. enchanting tale by former Children’s Laureate Leave your inhibitions at home, let your hair down, and luxuriate in an Michael Morpurgo (author of War Horse). ‘Why The Whales Came’ is full evening of non-stop, fast-paced, hard-edged, multi-hyphenated subversive of fun, mystery and adventure set in the midst of WW1. Children Gracie cabaret entertainment! and Daniel have been forbidden to go near the mysterious and seemingly dangerous ‘Birdman’. But messages and clues intrigue them and, after Saturday 14th October | 7.30pm | £10 being lost at sea in the fog and stranded on his tiny island, they begin to unravel the Birdman’s secrets, the villagers’ fears and superstitions, and learn why exactly the whales came to the island. Did you know? We serve pre-show food Aimed at ages 7+ (not suitable for under 7s). Duration approx. 60 mins. before selected events - look out for the Saturday 14th October | 2pm | £12 adult + child, £5 per extra child suppers icon. See page 1 for more details.

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Shoreham Wordfest Presents: THE ANGEL AND THE FIEND Written and performed by her son, Antony Penrose, this moving performance tells the story of how Lee Miller courageously shaped life to suit her own bold ideals. She triumphed in an age when few women had careers, becoming a distinguished photographer and war correspondent. Her life in Sussex with painter Roland Penrose placed them at the centre of a network of artists. However, her glamorous life masked an inner torment. This show links to an exhibition at the Skyway Gallery (Shoreham Centre) throughout Shoreham Wordfest, plus a special tour of Farley Farm on Thursday 19th October. Image © Lee Miller Archives, England Sunday 15th October | 2.30pm | £10 2017. All rights reserved. leemiller.co.uk

Shoreham Wordfest Presents: POETRY AND SHORT STORY SLAM EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: CANALETTO & An evening of literary fun, where a panel of judges THE ART OF VENICE and the audience hear original short stories and From one of the world’s largest art collections comes the remarkable poems read by their writers, who stand to gain prizes. This year’s slam will story of Canaletto and the city he shared with millions through his art. be hosted by author Tom Cutler. Judges Tess Jolly and Alistair Davies will With exclusive access to the highly anticipated exhibition at the Queen’s pick names from a poetry or prose hat. These lucky writers will be invited on Gallery, this film opens the doors of Buckingham Palace and Windsor stage to read their pieces. During the interval, the judges will decide on the Castle taking audiences through the squares and canals of Venice, so winner and runners-up in each section. Winning entries will be published by immortalised by Canaletto and his art. Including expert commentary Shoreham Wordfest after the event. and insights from curators of the Royal Collection, the film also reveals If you would like to enter, please submit a copy of your unpublished poem or story the intriguing story of how his works came to hold pride of place in the (deadline: Friday 29th September) to [email protected] – titled ‘Slam Queen’s own picture gallery. Entry’. All entries will be read and at least half selected go into the hat. Pieces Produced by award-winning director Phil Grabsky who will be in attendance for a Q&A. should last no more than five minutes when read aloud. Monday 16th October | 7.30pm | £12 Sunday 15th October | 7pm | £6

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AN EVENING OF GILBERT & SULLIVAN

Love, betrayal, comic relatives and marital disputes, all add up to an entertaining evening of Gilbert & Sullivan. This year, the programme includes Act 1 of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, as well as numbers from many of your favourite G&S operas. As soloists, BAKA BEYOND all former members of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, we welcome “If you are not dancing, you should have someone check your pulse, the back Yvonne Patrick, Soprano, Louise Crane, Mezzo Soprano, Oliver White, party atmosphere was irrepressible” ~ Evening Standard Tenor, Ian Belsey, Baritone and the wonderful Lesley-Anne Sammons, Celebrating 25 years of African rhythm and Celtic soul, Baka Beyond are Piano. We are also pleased to announce Richard Suart will be joining the one of the finest danceable outfits in the world, playing the sound of the team this year. Richard has performed for both D’Oyly Carte and English global village. National Opera. These superbly talented professionals will be supported The energy of their uplifting fiery beats, enchanting harmonies and by a local chorus of 20+ voices. spectacular dancing defies anybody to sit still. From Brazil to Alaska, Thursday 19th October | 7.30pm | £16 Norway to Spain, audiences dance their socks off, enthralled by enchanting Celtic harmonies and traditional forest singing. A feast for the eyes, heart, ears and feet, band members hail from , Senegal, , Congo, Ghana and Britain. Martin Did you know? We serve pre-show food Cradick (guitar), Su Hart and Ellie Jamison (vocals) are joined by Kibisingo before selected events - look out for the (bass), Ayodele Scott (percussion) and Clyde Kramer (drums). suppers icon. See page 1 for more details. Friday 20th October | 8pm | £16 Seated, £15 Standing

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BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB 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 top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! Over 18s only. Please note, while we can reserve seats for groups of 6+ (please let us know at the time of booking), we cannot guarantee these seats will be at tables (if, for example, demand high), or where in the auditorium they will be positioned. Saturday 21st October | 8.30pm | £13.50 Advance, £15 On The Door

JAZZ ‘N’ BLUES WITH JULIE ROBERTS AND MICHAEL HINTON WISHBONE ASH Relax and enjoy the beautiful mellow voice of Julie Roberts and the superb piano playing and Witness one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock live in of Michael Hinton. Hear classic songs, concert. With millions of albums sold, Wishbone Ash continue performing both favourites and rediscovered gems, from the their iconic twin-guitar sound to audiences around the world. Mixing songs jazz/blues era to the present day. Songs of love and from their most recent albums with legendary classics such as The King heartache, songs of innocence and experience, songs Will Come, Throw Down The Sword, and Blowin’ Free, the band continue to to raise a smile (or an eyebrow!) Together Julie and Michael will perform astound audiences worldwide, showing why they’re still one of the busiest songs that move, delight and entertain. This will be a feel-good Sunday bands in rock after more than 45 years. afternoon concert. Following several sell-out shows at Ropetackle, book early to avoid disappointment. Sunday 22nd October | 2-3pm | £7 Tuesday 24th October | 8pm | £22 Seated, £20 Standing

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MATINEE FOR VISUALLY FAMILY FILM: MY LIFE AS A IMPAIRED: A STREET CAT COURGETTE NAMED BOB Charming French animated comedy about a 9-year-old The true feel good story of how James Bowen, a busker boy called Courgette who is sent to live in a children’s and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed by a home after the death of his mother. This film is a gentle stray ginger cat. Starring Luke Treadaway. exploration of the thoughts and feelings a young person Audio description will play throughout the film. All welcome. might have when going through a difficult period. Duration 100mins. Certificate 12a. Duration 66 mins. Certificate PG. Subtitled. Wednesday 25th October | 2pm | £3.50 (carers free) Friday 27th October | 2pm | £3.50 FAMILY MAGIC SHOW Sussex magician Jonathan Cann returns to Did you know? We serve pre-show food before selected events - look out for the Ropetackle this half-term following sell-out suppers icon. See page 1 for more details. shows in 2015 and 2016. Jonathan will conjure up a mixture of magical treats in a fun packed session for all the family. Volunteers will be required to assist, so who knows, you could end up being part of the show! Fun and laughter guaranteed! Wednesday 25th October | 7pm | £7 Individual, £26 Family Of Four Our café is open 10am – 4.30pm, Mondays to Saturdays, serving MATINEE FILM: THE TIME OF teas, coffees, soft drinks, and a THEIR LIVES wonderful menu of freshly made A former Hollywood star (Joan Collins) enlists the help of sandwiches, paninis, soups, a new friend (Pauline Collins) on a journey from London jacket potatoes, scrumptious to France for her ex-lover’s funeral. Various mishaps en cakes and more. Our large, light Stay up-to-date with the route make the trip unforgettable! and airy foyer is the perfect place Ropetackle Café on social media: Duration 100 minutes. Certificate 12a. to enjoy a relaxing coffee, or meet @ropetacklecafe with friends for a light lunch. Thursday 26th October | 2pm | £3.50 Ropetackle Café

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CLARE TEAL DUO “Sensitive vocals with a very personal musical approach, she makes great songs all her own” ~ Gregory Porter As much as she loves fronting big bands, award-winning jazz singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal still revels in performing intimate shows accompanied by piano. From upbeat swing to sublime ballads, Clare’s duo are renowned for their fabulous arrangements interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling, guaranteeing a uniquely personal experience. Her rich jazz infused repertoire explores THE FURROW COLLECTIVE timeless classics penned by legendary “The Furrow Collective have an air of immeasurable antiquity, while at musical storytellers, from giants of the the same time making songs vibrantly new” ~ R2 Magazine great American and British songbooks, Described by MOJO as “a mouth-watering collaboration”, Alasdair through to contemporary writers crafting the Roberts, Emily Portman, Lucy Farrell and Rachel Newton are four fine standards of today, plus Clare’s own original soloists sharing a mutual love of traditional songs, from both sides of the compositions. Expect music from the likes English and Scottish borders, with playful, boundary-defying musicianship. of Cole Porter, Billy Strayhorn, Rodgers & Since their critically acclaimed debut in 2014, The Furrow Collective Hammerstein and , as well as jazz divas have been in high demand, touring and gigging throughout Europe and , Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson performing live sessions for the BBC. Hot on the heels of two BBC Radio 2 and Peggy Lee. Folk Award nominations, the band released their latest album ‘Wild Hog’ As one of the UK’s greatest interpreters of in November 2016 to huge critical acclaim. song and a much-loved performer, Clare promises a sparkling night of inspired music Each member leads a song, moving with ease from jaunty stories of ailing and unbridled entertainment. horses, to poignant laments and sparsely adorned supernatural ballads. This is folk at its very best. Saturday 28th October | 8pm | £24 Front Four Rows, £22 All Rows Behind Wednesday 1st November | 8pm | £12 Image:Seth Tinsley

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BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENT: THE ASKEW SISTERS – THROUGH LONESOME WOODS Acclaimed English folk duo The Askew Sisters delve into the entwined roots of folk and early music in this programme exploring the natural landscapes of the British Isles. For many hundreds of years, the imagery of nature has been used to express our innermost thoughts and feelings. Emily and Hazel Askew are fast becoming one of the most popular and respected duos on the English folk scene. From dark ballads to uplifting dance tunes, they play with driving energy and the unity of two people who LONG NOSE PUPPETS: PENGUIN have played together all their lives. The sisters use fiddle, melodeon and “A gem of a show” ~ Fringe Review concertina to breath-taking effect. Their latest album, ‘In The Air Or The Ben is delighted when he rips open his present, inside is a penguin. Earth’, won the Spiral Earth Award for Best Traditional Album 2015. “Hello Penguin!” says Ben. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin; Part of the Brighton Early Music Festival 2017. For full details of all events, please he pulls his funniest face; he puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and visit: www.bremf.org.uk Tickets go on sale Monday 4th September 2017. does a dizzy dance. Penguin says nothing… so Ben fires Penguin into Thursday 2nd November | 8pm | £18, £16 Concession OUTER SPACE, Penguin comes back to earth without a word! It isn’t until a passing lion intervenes that Penguin finally speaks… and when he does, BLOCKBUSTER FILM: Ben discovers something that was really worth the wait. Penguin is exciting, surreal and full of surprises; a spectacular theatre HACKSAW RIDGE experience based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar. The lively The extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew songs by Tom Gray of Gomez will have everyone joining in! Garfield) who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of Aimed at ages 2-7 years. Duration approx. 45 minutes + 10 minutes ‘meet the WW2, saved 25 men without firing or carrying a gun. puppets’. Duration 136 minutes. Certificate 15. Saturday 4th November | 11am & 2pm | £7 Individual, £26 Family Of Four Friday 3rd November | 7.30pm | £5

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CHARLOTTE GLASSON: EDGELARKS DEARLY DEPARTED “Extraordinary… I was absolutely blown away by them” ~ Tom A musical tribute to artists that left us in 2016 Robinson, BBC 6 Music 2016 saw so many musical icons leave Edgelarks is the new name for BBC us; this show celebrates these artists award-winning duo Phillip Henry and their fantastic legacies. Expect songs and Hannah Martin. Together from and including David Bowie, Prince, they fuse a range of styles from , Leon Russell, George Michael, and many more. traditional musics of the British Performed by the Brighton Beach Boys (featuring Charlotte Glasson, Isles, to Indian classical slide Steve Wrigley and Glen Richardson), this is the band who brought sell-out guitar, via the stomping roots concert Bowie – Golden Years to Ropetackle earlier this year. party of Phil’s beatbox harmonica. If you have any song requests, please email: [email protected] Spotted busking on the seafront by Saturday 4th November | 8pm | £15 roots legend Steve Knightley, they soon found themselves touring JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH MIKE nationally, supporting the likes of Show Of Hands and Seth Lakeman, HATCHARD eventually winning ‘Best Duo’ at the From docklands to New York… BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014. With an international singing career spanning 45 Edgelarks, which is both their new years and several appearances on British TV variety shows with the greats band name and their fourth studio of the UK light entertainment industry, it is frankly astonishing that British album, talks about places and crooner Paul Rhodes waited until his 70th birthday to perform in America people of transition and change. for the first time. But as Rhodes explains, he has built his career on long From borders to crossroads, term residencies. He has notched up thousands of performing hours, travellers to refugees; there is routinely delivering two or three sets a night at London’s top nightspots. more that unites than divides Having previously worked with Mike Hatchard at Surrey Docks, the two us, and their music conveys this have teamed up to produce a new show celebrating a life in song. message with power, originality Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase. and grace. Sunday 5th November | 11am | £10 Tuesday 7th November | 8pm | £14

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NICOLE HENRY ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB PRESENTS: RAN “A pop-soul superwoman… every gesture The last great masterpiece from director Akira Kurosawa and inflection conveyed confidence and as he recreates Shakespeare’s King Lear with a passionate mastery” ~ New York Times tale of rival brothers and a father’s destructive wrong An opportunity to hear first-hand the great headedness. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai and Akira Terao. US soul and blues singer Nicole Henry, Open to Film Club members and guests only (£5 per guest). on her way to opening the 2017 London Duration 156 mins. Certificate 12a. For more information on Jazz Festival. Nicole’s potent combination joining the Film Club, please see page 10. of dynamic vocals, impeccable phrasing, Thursday 9th November | 7.30pm and powerful emotional resonance have made her one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed singers. Her repertoire includes SHORT STORIES, the Great American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz standards, plus blues TALL TALES and originals. She will also perform songs Storytelling for babies, toddlers from her album celebrating the legendary song stylist, Nancy Wilson. For and parents. her Ropetackle show, Nicole is accompanied by an ensemble of leading Monthly storytelling from ‘Short UK jazz stars including Chris Ingham (piano), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Arnie Stories, Tall Tales’ brings classic and Somogyi (double bass), and George Double (drums). modern stories to life through live Wednesday 8th November | 8pm | £15 performance and interactive, creative play. Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones’ We’ve teamed up with Shoreham imagination run free. based Lesley’s Kitchen to serve delicious pre-show food before selected events Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Duration 45 mins. Run by actress and mother Hannah – the perfect way to start a show! Summers. Friday 10th November | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £5 per adult + 1 child, £2 Food will be served from 6pm. @lesleyskitchen BOOKING ESSENTIAL. per additional siblings. Lesley’s Kitchen SEE PAGE 1 FOR MORE DETAILS.

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SATURDAY SESSIONS: ZIMBAREMABWE MBIRA VIBES African Night Fever and Ropetackle proudly present a free afternoon of African music and workshops, featuring performances by Zimbaremabwe and others TBA. Zimbaremabwe is a group based in Brighton, but with its musical roots in . Led by Linos Wengara Magaya, they play traditional music centred on the Mbira (a traditional thumb piano), the spiritual instrument of Zimbabwean culture, as well as Mbira reggae, which brings the sounds of the Mbira tradition together with BARB JUNGR SINGS BOB DYLAN modern reggae. 2017 marks the 15th anniversary of Barb’s first Dylan collection ‘Every Grain Linos will begin with a 20-minute discussion on the Mbira, plus the group will run a Of Sand’, described by Wall Street Journal as “the most significant vocal workshop on the instrument. No booking necessary, simply turn up! album of the 21st century thus far”. Since then she has released a second Saturday 11th November | 1-4pm | FREE recorded collection with new arrangements that have become mainstays of her live and recorded repertoire. Given that she won’t stop singing the bloody stuff, it’s fortunate the New York Times says she can “squeeze more juice out SHARK IN THE PARK of a Dylan song than just about anybody”. When Timothy Pope receives a brand-new 2016 was a big year for Dylan, or at least for his admirers, seeing him telescope for his birthday, boy is he excited to awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. This pleased Barb no end, as she test it out at the park! But wait… is that really has spent years describing him as America’s equivalent to Shakespeare. So, a shark he can see? basically, the Nobel is all down to her, though Bob still hasn’t sent his thanks! This mesmerising show seamlessly combines Barb’s electrifying show brings together the very best of her Dylan material, all three of author Nick Sharratt’s well-loved perfected over the past 15 years. Songs which are fierce, political, passionate books; Shark In The Park, Shark In The Dark, and Shark In The Park On A and romantic, performed in a voice which is “shockingly expressive, with an Windy Day, into an unforgettable stage production. astonishing palette of colours” (Observer). Aimed at ages 2-7. Duration approx. 60 minutes. Sunday 12th November | 11.30am & 2.30pm | £7 Individual, £26 Family Friday 10th November | 8pm | £15 Of Four

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MOLSKY’S MOUNTAIN DRIFTERS

“Bruce Molsky is one of those great players who ‘gets it’, he has all the links to the past but is happy not to be chained to it” ~ Mark Knopfler Described as “one of America’s premier fiddling talents”, Grammy nominated Bruce Molsky is a true TWIST master of the fiddle, A radical stage adaptation of Dickens’ classic novel. banjo and guitar, and he Oliver Twist’s struggle for sanctuary is transformed into a modern tale, brings his new trio to framed by the global phenomenon fast defining the 21st century. Ropetackle this autumn. Teeming with Dickens’ audacious characters and invigorated by the A well-known collaborator, Bruce appeared as special guest on Mark writing of award-winning Chino Odimba, this bold retelling of a Victorian Knopfler’s latest album ‘Tracker’, and through several BBC Transatlantic masterpiece will challenge intolerance with urgency and compassion. Sessions, has also worked with acclaimed folk artists Joan Osborne, Julie Fowlis, and Aly Bain, as well as America’s great dobroist Jerry Douglas. Twist is one boy’s search for home among nameless millions, known simply as ‘migrants’. His trio features Allison de Groot and Stash Wyslouch, and promises an energetic evening of feel-good bluegrass. In a world where home is but a fragile thing and good fortune just a turn of fate, Twist is about having the temerity to ask for more. Thursday 16th November | 8pm | £14 Image:Kate Orne Written by Chino Odimba. Produced by Theatre Centre. Suitable for ages 13+ Wednesday 15th November | 7.30pm | £10, £8 Under 18s

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AFRICAN BARNSTORMERS NIGHT FEVER COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS: Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club OMAR SOSA promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. Unbeatable sell- & SECKOU out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compère introduces three top KEITA acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! An exquisitely beautiful Over 18s only. Please note, while we can reserve seats for groups of 6+ (please let new collaboration us know at the time of booking), we cannot guarantee these seats will be at tables between the seven-time (if, for example, demand high), or where in the auditorium they will be positioned. GRAMMY-nominated Saturday 18th November | 8.30pm | £13.50 Advance, £15 On The Door pianist, and bandleader Omar Sosa from Cuba, and the award-winning KERRY GODLIMAN Senegalese kora master – STICK OR TWIST and singer Seckou Keita. “Intelligent, silly and – at all the right moments Following the worldwide release of their debut album ‘Transparent Water’, – laced with righteous ire.” ~ The Guardian the pair are taking to the road with percussionist Gustavo Ovalles to give Kerry Godliman is back on tour. Her straight UK audiences a thrilling live experience of their new recording. talking brand of quick wit and bewilderment Sosa and Keita are both acclaimed musical adventurers with a rich will be covering more of life’s anomalies. Why global heritage that spans jazz, Latin, and African influences, and the is there a Buddha at the garden centre? Why combination of both artists on stage together is an incredibly exciting collect her children’s teeth? And even though she can’t stand aubergines, prospect. why is it her favourite emoji? There’s loads to get sorted. Be there. She’ll Co-produced by Theatr Mwldan, Mintaka Music and OTA Records. Please note, this do all the talking. Kerry is best known for her appearances on BBC’s Live event is all seated. At The Apollo, Mock The Week, and ’s Comedy Gala. Friday 17th November | 8pm | £20 Advance, £25 On The Door Support TBA. Age guidance: 14+ (PG). Wednesday 22nd November | 8pm | £15

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MATINEE FILM: GET OUT BALUJI A young African American meets his white girlfriend’s SHRIVASTAV parents for a weekend at their secluded cabin in the woods. But as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to uncover “Virtuoso multi- something he could never have imagined. Daniel Kaluuya instrumentalist” ~ and Alison Williams star in this brilliantly crafted thriller. Sitar master Baluji Shrivastav Duration 104 mins. Certificate 15. OBE performs a special Thursday 23rd November | 2pm | £3.50 evening of mesmerising Indian classical music with tabla accompaniment. Enjoy THE TREASON SHOW an extraordinary musical experience from sounds of the sub-continent. “Savagely funny, fantastically silly” One of India’s greatest ~ The Guardian instrumentalists, Baluji is a blind musician who excels at the sitar, dilruba The fireworks this month are not just and tabla. Described as “sitarist to the stars” (Evening Standard), Baluji from bonfire night. Sparks are flying in has worked with the likes of Massive Attack, Stevie Wonder and Coldplay, parliament as the Maybot clings on for as well as many of India’s finest artists including Ustad Faiyaz Khan, dear life and Obi Wan Corbyn hovers in Anindo Chatterjee and Akram Khan. the wings. Brexit, Trump and all that’s With eight albums released, Baluji was awarded an OBE for services to new and unapproved are in the Treason music in 2016. He also leads the Inner Vision Orchestra – the UK’s only Show’s sights, along with bang up-to- blind and visually impaired music ensemble. date topical songs, sketches, and your Come and be inspired by the joy, colour and spirituality of Indian favourite Treason Show characters, all music, from classical to raga to world fusion, from a truly talented and in a bumper edition of the UK’s biggest charismatic performer. and best live satirical sketch show. Early booking advised. Friday 24th November | 8pm | £10 Thursday 23rd November | 8pm | £16

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THE UNRAVELLING EXHIBITION ON

WILBURYS SCREEN: HOCKNEY AT Emerging from top Beatles outfit Sgt THE ROYAL ACADEMY Pepper’s Only Dart Board Band, The Widely considered Britain’s most popular Unravelling Wilburys will take you on a artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, tour of all things ‘best of’ The Traveling New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors worldwide. Wilburys, replicating the sounds and Now entering his ninth decade, Hockney shows no evidence of slowing songs of this particular supergroup from down or losing his trademark boldness. Featuring intimate and in-depth the late 80s. interviews with Hockney, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster Hear all the classics including Handle With exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at the Royal Academy Of Arts, London, Care, End Of The Line, The Devil’s Been with exclusive behind the scenes access. Busy, Not Alone Anymore and some choice cuts from the solo work of Roy Produced by award-winning director Phil Grabsky who will be in attendance for a Q&A. Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, George Harrison and Bob Dylan. Monday 27th November | 7.30pm | £12 Saturday 25th November | 8pm | £15 Seated, £13 Standing

GLISSANDO ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB Glissando are an exciting harp ensemble PRESENTS: SINGIN’ IN THE featuring some of the best harpists RAIN from across Sussex. Their repertoire is stylistically diverse – well known folk tunes ‘The best ever Hollywood musical… dazzling in its and popular classics alongside pieces perfection’ by prominent for harp. The A couple of silent movie stars are forced to make the ensemble features harpists from all walks switch to sound, but the beautiful female star has a voice that could cut of life, each with their own style, coming glass. Stars Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Directed by Stanley Donen. together to perform music which is both aurally and visually spectacular. Please join us for mince pies and wine after the screening. This concert follows their superb Ropetackle debut in April, promising Open to Film Club members and guests only (£5 per guest). Duration 102 mins. another special evening of exceptional music. Certificate U. For more information on joining the Film Club, please see page 10. Sunday 26th November | 8pm | £15 Thursday 30th November | 7.30pm

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TOM ALLEN – ABSOLUTELY

“Catch him now and you’ll be able to tell people how you saw him before he was RICHARD DURRANT: CANDLELIT famous” ~ The Telegraph CHRISTMAS CONCERT The sharply dressed, “There is no better way to celebrate midwinter than with Shoreham’s well-spoken, own Richard Durrant, back on his home patch with a magical show disparagingly camp bringing a sense of peacefulness to an otherwise hectic time. This is son of a working-class both a Christian and pagan celebration, without any sparkly tinsel and Bromley, Tom Allen commercial sentimentality…” ~ The Argus embarks on his debut solo tour this autumn. With special guests Amy Kakoura and Nick Pynn As seen on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live At The Apollo, The For many music lovers, Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Concerts signal the Great British Bake Off’s Extra Slice, The John Bishop Show, Virtually start of Christmas – and Richard’s wintry musical choices are always a Famous, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala and heard on Radio 4’s Just A Minute. fascination. This year Richard is once again joined by master folk fiddler Age guidance: 14+ Nick Pynn, and the uniquely talented singer Amy Kakoura – two great musicians who help take this show straight to the heart of Christmas with Friday 1st December | 8pm | £12 a great selection of songs, carols, and British folk melodies. Richard will also play original guitar pieces and tunes from the early music repertoire, all with the flawless technique of an established virtuoso Did you know? We serve pre-show food and the delivery of a natural storyteller. before selected events - look out for the Due to popular demand, Richard is also performing his Christmas concert on suppers icon. See page 1 for more details. Sunday 10th December. Saturday 2nd December | 3pm & 8pm | £16, £15 Concession, £5 Under 18s

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JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH MIKE HATCHARD Yet another fresh face to our Jazz Breakfasts, saxophonist Dave O’Higgins first emerged on the scene in the 1980s. After playing in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for three years, O’Higgins joined the band of Jim Mullen before moving on to Martin Taylor’s band. He currently teaches at Leeds College Of Music and Goldsmiths and regularly performs with the Brubeck brothers. And rather by the by, he was the busking saxophone player on the second episode of Mr. Bean – accompanying Bean as he performed a dance routine to earn money to pay the busker! Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase. Sunday 3rd December | 11am | £10 THE CHURCHFITTERS The Churchfitters is a folk group like no other. A double bass made of BECOME A FRIEND OF ROPETACKLE scrap metal. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw. Foot-stomping fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms. Never miss out on our popular shows – Expect a mouth-watering selection of favourites from their regular join as a Ropetackle Friend and receive repertoire interlaced with traditional and original festive songs and advance notification and priority booking Christmas carols. This cracker of a show will see Christmas in with a bang on special new events and big names! – and a paper hat-full of surprises, novelties – and terrible jokes as well! Find out more on page 3. Sunday 3rd December | 8pm | £12

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KATE’S KITCHEN BAND: CHRISTMAS CEILIDH Kate’s Kitchen Band play music that will get you dancing! They believe in giving the audience a good time. And the ‘caller’ teaches all dances, so no prior knowledge is needed. For this event, the caller will be Whispering Dave, a veteran of ceilidh calling and SAM KELLY & THE LOST BOYS well known in dance circles. And we only pick the best! English traditional music is enjoying a real revival and Kate’s Kitchen Band are riding the “A captivating performer, Sam Kelly has one of the best young male crest of this wave. voices in British acoustic roots music” ~ Sean Lakeman Kate’s Kitchen Band are at the fun end of the spectrum with a line-up With over 10 acclaimed records recorded, multiple live sessions broadcast as eclectic as it is varied, from top end piccolo to acoustic double bass, on BBC radio, and music regularly featured on TV, it’s hard to believe melodeons (button accordion), fiddles, percussion, guitar and mandolin. that 24-year-old Cornwall-based folk singer, producer and multi- instrumentalist Sam Kelly has only been performing live for four years. Christmas crackers and mince pies supplied! And as folk luminaries including Kate Rusby, Seth Lakeman and Cara Thursday 7th December | 8pm | £12 Dillon line up to wax lyrical about Sam’s live set, it seems fitting that he was awarded the prestigious Horizon Award for emerging artists at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2016. SHORT STORIES, An intoxicating mix of youthful exuberance and instrumental virtuosity, TALL TALES Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys breathe new life into traditional music, letting Monthly storytelling from ‘Short Stories, Tall Tales’ brings classic and modern it rub shoulders with contemporary originals and even the occasional stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play. surprise rock cover. Expect to hear haunting harmonies, soaring tunes and melodies, charming anecdotes and instrumental performances of the Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Duration 45 mins. Run by actress and mother Hannah highest calibre, all led by Sam’s unmistakable vocals. This is a show not to Summers. be missed. Friday 8th December | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £5 per adult + 1 child, £2 per Tuesday 5th December | 8pm | £14 additional siblings.

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KAST OFF KINKS SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE: Former members of legendary band The Kinks, back together playing CHRISTMAS PARTY great music and re-living the good times while keeping the songs alive Father Christmas has nothing on the Soulsters when it comes to giving the that made The Kinks a household name. This great line-up features Mick best possible Yuletide present! Avory (the original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Guaranteed to deliver an electric and eclectic show full of dynamite soul Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60s-70s), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, and funk, the South Coast Soul Revue once again kick off Christmas with Kinks 80s-90s, and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, two irresistibly danceable sets. Expect classic and contemporary tunes formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding, and Tim Rose.) performed with the Soulsters’ own unique twist. Expect all the hits, including: You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower Of Come and join this sensational eight-piece for your dose of festive funk Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, and seasonal soul. A regular sell-out, book early to avoid disappointment. and many more for a great night out! Limited seating, unlimited dancing! Friday 8th December | 8pm | £17 Seated, £15 Standing Saturday 9th December | 8pm | £18

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RICHARD DURRANT: CANDLELIT

CHRISTMAS CONCERT “There is no better way to celebrate midwinter than with Shoreham’s own Richard Durrant, back on his home patch with a magical show AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER: bringing a sense of peacefulness to an otherwise hectic time. This is CHRISTMAS PARTY both a Christian and pagan celebration, without any sparkly tinsel and African Night Fever bring the party vibes of tropical Kinshasa with Djouna commercial sentimentality…” ~ The Argus Mumbafu and Orchestra Big One. A nine-piece band with dancers of African With special guests Amy Kakoura and Nick Pynn soukous and rumba. Djouna Mumbafu started his career as a dancer in one For many music lovers, Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Concerts signal the of the most prominent bands of Kinshasa – Empire Bakuba. He later rose to start of Christmas – and Richard’s wintry musical choices are always a become one of the most influential members of the late Pépé Kallé’s band fascination. This year Richard is once again joined by master folk fiddler before pursuing his own solo career. His first album Tonnerre de Brest, Nick Pynn, and the uniquely talented singer Amy Kakoura – two great released in 2004, was a huge hit earning him a nomination at the KORA musicians who help take this show straight to the heart of Christmas with Awards. Djouna has since gone on to revolutionise soukous and rumba with a great selection of songs, carols, and British folk melodies. Richard will his own style of mesmerising guitar riffs and dance moves, earning him the also play original guitar pieces and tunes from the early music repertoire, title “atalaku” – a key and enlivening figure in Congolese music. Add to this all with the flawless technique of an established virtuoso and the delivery African Night Fever DJs and delicious Afro-Caribbean food on sale, and you of a natural storyteller. have a joyous evening of tropical fun and entertainment. Bring your best Due to popular demand, Richard is also performing his Christmas concert on dancing shoes and join the festive celebrations, African style! Saturday 2nd December. Limited seating. Sunday 10th December | 2.30pm & 7.30pm | £16, £15 Concession, £5 Friday 15th December | 8pm | £15 Advance, £17.50 On The Door Under 18s

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LP Creatives Proudly Present: Performance Dates & Times: Wednesday 13th Dec - 4.30pm 7.30pm CHRISTMAS Thursday 14th Dec - 4.30pm 7.30pm PANTO: Saturday 16th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm Sunday 17th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm DICK Tuesday 19th Dec - 4.30pm 7.30pm WHITTINGTON Wednesday 20th Dec - 2pm 6pm Thursday 21st Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm Ticket Prices ‘A dazzling spectacle of a Friday 22nd Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm show… not to be missed’ Saturday 23rd Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm Wednesday 13th – Thursday ~ ««««« The Latest [review of previous panto Jack & The Beanstalk] Christmas Eve 11am 2.30pm 14th Dec: all tickets £10 Following five sell-out years of panto fun at Ropetackle, LP Creatives Merry Christmas! - - - return this Christmas with the magical tale of Dick Whittington! Boxing Day - 2.30pm 6pm Saturday 16th & Sunday Get your eyes on the distant horizon! From old ‘Laandaan Taaan’, across the Wednesday 27th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm 17th Dec: children £12.50, high seas and on to Morocco – we’re off in search of promised treasure! Thursday 28th Dec 11am 2.30pm* 6pm adults £14.50, family £50 Will King Rat thwart our plans, or Friday 29th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm will the Spirit Of The Bells save Saturday 30th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm Tuesday 29th & Wednesday Dick’s day? New Year’s Eve 11am - - 20th Dec: children £11, * relaxed performance adults £13, family £44 LP Creatives are back with their exciting mix of magic, mirth, Thursday 21st - Sunday mayhem and more mirth (you can 31st Dec: children £12.50, never have too much mirth can you!?!) This time they are packing adults £14.50, family £50 pirates, kung-fu cats, monkeys – and maybe even a mermaid or two!! Children: aged 16 and under, Jump aboard and join us for Family: 2 adults + 2 another cracking family adventure children, or 1 adult + this Christmas – in the region’s best 3 children. value pantomime! Suitable for ages 3+. Duration: For more details visit: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/visit/christmas-panto approx. 2 hours (including interval) Shoreham Panto - for panto news, competitions, games, and other fun stuff!

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BOXING DAY BREAKFAST HOW TO FIND US Ropetackle Arts Centre WITH MIKE HATCHARD Little High Street, After four autumn Jazz Breakfasts, all of Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG which have featured artists new to Ropetackle, Tel: 01273 464440 Mike finishes 2017 with some of his long-time Web: ropetacklecentre.co.uk collaborators at this hugely popular Boxing Email: [email protected] Day concert. Expect a veritable host of great players that have adorned PARKING this hallowed stage over the years, in what is fast becoming one of the Parking is available just over greatest musical events on the south coast. Music, mirth and mayhem – the Norfolk Bridge in the Adur they’re not just there for their alliterative qualities, there’s no other way MAILING LIST Recreation Ground. Additionally, to describe this celebrated event. Always a sell-out, book early to avoid Stay up-to-date on new events there are car parks at Tarmount disappointment. and special offers by joining our Following last years sell out run, it’s back! Lane and the Community Centre. fortnightly emailing via our website. Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase.THE TREASON SHOW See map for locations. “Savagely funny-fantastically silly” THE GUARDIAN BOOKING Tuesday 26th December | 11am | £12 WORKSHOPS You can book tickets in person, Ropetackle hosts a variety of over the phone on 01273 464440, or workshops and classes from adult online at ropetacklecentre.co.uk THE TREASON SHOW: THAT THE TREASON SHOW and baby yoga to music sessions and drama courses. EXTRA INFORMATION WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS Opening Hours: Monday to Please visit our website for more info. Saturday 10am - 4.30pm. 2017 Closed Sundays. Sell out HIRE OUR SPACE The Treason Show ‘Best Of’ edition, featuringshows a ’11 ‘12’13’14 You can hire our 200 seat auditorium Tickets for all events at Ropetackle year’s worth of Treason Shows! Say goodbye to a or smaller mezzanine room for Arts Centre are unreserved seating crazy 2017 and usher in an even crazier 2018 with unless specifically stated otherwise. That Was The Year That Was ‘17 conferences, lectures, meetings, the UK’s biggest and best live satirical THATsketch WASshow. THE YEAR THAT WAS All tickets are non-refundable and 2015 workshops, and classes. We can non-exchangeable unless your event “Slick, fast and funny” ~ ★★★★★ The Argus provide catering, media tools, is cancelled. Whilst we can take “Entertainment of the highest quality” ~ ★★★★★BRIGHTON The Latest DOME STUDIO reception, and other facilities. reservations for groups of 6+ we cannot 27 DEC- 31 DECEMBER 8PM (NYE 7PM) guarantee where you will be seated in TICKETS 16.50 & 13.50 CONCS Early booking advised, this show has sold-out every year(NYE since 22.50) 2010! In association with Visit our website for more details. the auditorium. Any reservations will BOX OFFICE 01273 709709 WWW.BRIGHTONDOME.ORG only be held until 15 minutes before the Sunday 31st December | 9.30pm | £27 start of a performance.

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YOGA FOR TRANSFORMATION DANCERCISE Mondays 11.30am-1.30pm. 1st hour Fridays: 10.30am. Over 50s – dance gentle, ideal for beginners. 2nd hour your way to fitness. Have fun learning progression with yoga philosophy. salsa, line dance, Charleston, soft For more info please call or text Anandi shoe shuffle and much more every Devadasi on 01273 411658 / 07866 week. Led by Jane Busby. Drop in 954432 or email [email protected] classes: £6, or 6 weeks: £30 For more info please visit www. HELEN O’GRADY DRAMA ACADEMY janebusbyfitness.co.uk or call Jane on: Mondays: 3.30pm-7pm. Drama 07860 136455 classes for ages 5-17 years. For more info, please contact Nicky JAZZ WORKSHOP Davin on 07980 607139 or southdowns@ Fridays: 2pm-4pm. Led by renowned helenogrady.co.uk jazz trombonist Mark Bassey. For more info, and to book your place, LEGO CLUB please contact Steve Lawless on Wednesdays: 3.45pm-4.45pm (£3 per [email protected] person) For more information, please visit the FAMILY YOGA lego club facebook page. Saturdays: 9.30am. Fun and creative yoga inspired classes for children NUTS & BOLTS JAZZ WORKSHOP aged 2-8yrs. Tuesdays: 11.45am-2pm. Led by For more info, please contact 07817 renowned jazz trombonist Mark 463027 or [email protected] Bassey. For more info and to book your place, GUITARS ON THE BEACH please contact Bernard Alvarez on Saturdays: 2.30pm-5.30pm. Have [email protected] fun and learn guitar as a group. All disciplines are welcome. KIMBALU For more info please visit www. Wednesdays: 9.30am and 10.30am guitarsonthebeach.org or contact Ray classes. Music group for young on [email protected] children and their carers. For more info and to book your place, ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB please contact Lorrie Bell on 01273 The Ropetackle Film Club runs 464934 or email [email protected] an annual season of 10 films from September to June. Membership for the current season is now open. For more info on the Film Club and how to join please see page 10.

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