Peatbog Faeries Mark Thomas Joanne Shaw Taylor Wishbone Ash
SPARKLING ARTS EVENTS IN THE HEART OF SHOREHAM SEPT - DEC 2015
A.C. GRAYLING SHARON SHANNON CARTHY, OATES, FARRELL & YOUNG THE PRETTY THINGS JACK & THE BEANSTALK - PANTO! PEATBOG FAERIES MARK THOMAS JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR WISHBONE ASH
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Open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm Contact: [email protected] Welcome to our autumn/winter programme, full of amazing music, comedy, The Ropetackle Café is located in the foyer of theatre, talks, family events, and much more, all running from September Ropetackle Arts Centre. We serve a delicious – December 2015. An award-winning venue*, we are delighted to offer range of teas, coffees, and soft drinks, plus a another exceptional programme of events with something for everyone to wonderful menu of freshly made sandwiches, enjoy. During the day our café is open and serving many delectable delights, paninis, soups, jacket potatoes, scrumptious and our pre-show meals offer a great start to any event (see opposite page cakes and more. The large, light and airy for more details). As a charitable trust staffed almost entirely by volunteers, Ropetackle foyer is the perfect place to enjoy donations are vital to covering our running costs and programme delivery, a relaxing coffee, meet with friends for a light and our Friends scheme is a great way to support Ropetackle and join our lunch, or get some work done with our growing community (see page 69 for details). Our friendly atmosphere, free wi-fi. intimate performance space, and first-class programming makes every We have also expanded our pre-show event an extra special experience, and we look forward to welcoming you to dining before Ropetackle events taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and enjoy our exciting and eclectic arts offering. 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, casseroles, and curry, all served BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 with either salad or vegetables, plus a range of desserts including trifles, meringues, brownies and more! Main meals cost just £7, desserts £3, or the ROPETACKLECENTRE.CO.UK 2-course meal for £9.50. See website for details. *Best Theatre/Venue, Argus Guide Going Out Awards 2014 Website: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/cafe Ropetackle Café @ropetacklecafe
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STEWART LEE THE TREASON SHOW David Johnson & John Mackay Present: STEWART LEE A ROOM WITH A STEW “Renowned all-singing, all-silly satirical revue A brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewart’s next hasn’t lasted so long by being afraid to hit a BBC2 series of STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE. target where it hurts.” ~ The Argus “What is exhilarating is how many surprises he still throws in and how deft With opposition party leaders’ heads lying all over his jumps are from one tone to another… invigorating” ~ The Times the place and Cameron and Osborne sitting pretty in single party government, what to make of it all “More skilful and playful than ever” ~ The Guardian at Treason Towers? Well, we’re rubbing our hands “The only comedian who can get away with deconstructing and critiquing with anticipation and not a little glee to be back after our sell-out Election his own routines as he goes along and not be repellent. He, and his Special. It feels just like the 90s all over again… and look how that turned material, are simply that good.” ~ The Independent out! So, cue the music, dim the lights, let the satirical mayhem commence. Age guidance: 14+ Saturday 5th September | 8pm | £14 Friday 4th September | 8pm | £15
Photo: Colin Hutton SAM SWEENEY’S FIDDLE: MADE IN THE GREAT WAR To mark the 100th anniversary of World War I, through music, storytelling and film, Bellowhead fiddler Sam Sweeney tells the true story of a violin part-made by Richard Spencer Howard, a music hall performer from Leeds who fought in World War I, leaving the parts of a violin unfinished in his workshop. Sam has collaborated with story-teller Hugh Lupton, fellow Bellowhead band mate Paul Sartin and concertina player Rob Harbron to create a performance based on this story, featuring on stage the actual fiddle made by Richard Howard. Sunday 6th September | 8pm | £15 Advance, £18 On The Door
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Ropetackle Film Club Presents: THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING ‘Tremendously moving and inspirational, a stirring and bitter sweet love story’ ~ Variety 2014 British biographical coming of age romantic drama film directed by James Marsh and starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Adapted from the memoir by Jane Wilde Hawking about her relationship with ex-husband, theoretical scientist Stephen Hawking, his diagnosis of motor disease, and his success in physics. BENDRIX: BENJI KIRKPATRICK’S Open to Film Club members and their guests. Duration 123 mins. HENDRIX PROJECT Certificate 12a. For more information on joining the Film Club, please see page 68. Thursday 10th September | 7.30pm A well-known performer on the UK folk scene and member of the mighty Bellowhead, Benji Kirkpatrick embarks on a new solo project, reinterpreting the songs of Jimi Hendrix; stripping back the layers of guitar, the psychedelia, and the era, revealing the songs in their pure SAVE MONEY, SUPPORT THE CENTRE, form. Remembered for his pioneering, exceptional ability as a guitarist, on AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH ROPETACKLE (and off) stage antics, Hendrix’s legacy extends to a wealth of great songs. Leaving behind the guitar altogether (Hendrix did that rather well…), Benji Why not become one of our lovely Friends for just tackles his material on bouzouki, banjo and mandolin, and will perform £15 a year individual or £25 joint! As well as giving the songs of Hendrix like you’ve never heard them before. some much needed financial support to Ropetackle, Benji Kirkpatrick is a musician and songwriter; a founding member of both JOIN UP! a registered charity, by joining as a Friend receive TODAY numerous benefits. See page 69 for more details. folk big band Bellowhead, and acclaimed folk trio Faustus, and has toured extensively with Maddy Prior and Seth Lakeman. Friday 11th September | 8pm | £14
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SOUTH COAST Phil Grabsky Presents: SOUL REVUE MATISSE - EXHIBITION
ON SCREEN ‘The way the film captured Matisse at work, Making their triumphant bringing his artistry to life – including return to the Ropetackle resonant readings from Simon Russell stage this September, the Beale – was genuinely inspiring’ South Coast Soul Revue ~ Apollo Magazine will dazzle you with their electrifying show of soul and funk classics from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklyn, and Chaka Khan. Plus they’ve Hailed as the most successful exhibition in been working hard on a whole host of new tunes, so get ready to have your the history of Tate Modern, see the once-in- socks well and truly blown off. a-lifetime 2014 Henri Matisse show on the big screen, with exclusive new footage from Saturday 12th September | 8pm | £15 MoMA New York. This is an intimate, behind-the-scenes JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH documentary featuring expert contributions from those who knew Matisse as well as curators, historians, Tate director Nicholas Serota, and MoMA MIKE HATCHARD director Glenn Lowry. Plus enjoy breathtaking performances by Royal A recent show ‘And The Winner Is…’ presented Ballet dancer Zenaida Yanowsky and jazz musician Courtney Pine, as by Duncan Lamont Junior created one of the well as acclaimed British actor Simon Russell Beale bringing insight and most favourable audience reactions we’ve emotion to the words of Henri Matisse. ever had and to celebrate we’re bringing back Film followed by a question and answer session with director Phil Grabsky. Duncan, this time with his dad. Tuesday 15th September | 7.30pm | £12 Duncan Lamont Senior has worked with thousands of people including Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, and Paul McCartney, and at one time was known as the ‘European Stan Getz’. He is also a prolific composer having written the award winning ‘I Told You So’, ‘Carousel’ (Nancy FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE Marano), ‘Not You Again’ (Cleo Laine) and ‘Manhattan In The Rain’ (Joyce Breach, Norma Winstone). JOIN UP! Join and support us by becoming a Friend of Ropetackle TODAY Per year: £15 individual, or £25 joint. More details on page 69. Sunday 13th September | 11am | £9
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LEWIS SCHAFFER: SUSSEX UKULELE FREE UNTIL FAMOUS FESTIVAL 2015 ‘A bloody good laugh’ ~ Time Out Ropetackle and Uke @ The Duke are proud to present Combining the comedy genes of Joan Rivers and the 3rd Sussex Ukulele Festival 2015. Jackie Mason with the relevance of the freshest British A first for Ropetackle, this year’s festival is set to be biggest and best yet. comedians, New York comic Lewis Schaffer brings his free- Throughout the day there will be a fantastic line up of different ukulele wheeling comedy to Ropetackle. One of the top comics to emerge from New groups from across Sussex with lots of jams and chances to join in. There York City, Schaffer’s short visit to London in 2000 ended in love, marriage, will also be several workshops to participate or observe. The festival children, and divorce! Now trapped in Nunhead, a suburb of Peckham, has something for everyone, from the complete beginner and the expert Schaffer is making the worst of a bad situation! He’s been the house compere player. For details on the full line up, please visit the Ropetackle website. of both the Comedy Cellar and the Boston Comedy Club in New York, and Admission is FREE with voluntary contributions gratefully received and collected at in London currently holds the longest-running residency at the prestigious the door. Workshops for beginners are free, but to cover costs there is a moderate Leicester Square Theatre. Don’t miss him as he takes to the Ropetackle stage. charge for other workshops. Festival kindly sponsored by Noah Ukuleles. This event is FREE ADMISSION but still ticketed, please book your place over the Sunday 20th September | 12pm | FREE (See Above) phone or in person. At the end of the show Lewis will ask you to contribute what you consider the ticket price should have been. The judgement is yours! KEVIN LE GENDRE PRESENTS: Friday 18th September | 8pm | FREE (See Above) SOUL UNSUNG BARNSTORMERS COMEDY Journalist and broadcaster Kevin Le Gendre reads from Soul Unsung: Reflections On The Band In Black CLUB Popular Music. This critically acclaimed book presents Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! an imaginative and comprehensive analysis of the immense contribution of musicians to soul. The text Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK challenges the received wisdom that the genre is defined exclusively by comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club singers and highlights the endless creativity of the ‘players of instruments’ promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. Unbeatable sell- who accompany them. Known for his writing in Jazzwise and The out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the perfect way to get Independent, as well as his appearances on BBC Radio 3 and 4, Kevin will together with your mates. Each month our compère introduces three top play excerpts of several historic recordings during the reading. acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! Over 18s only. Saturday 19th September | 8.30pm | £13.50 Advance, £15 On The Door Wednesday 23rd September | 7.30pm | £7
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Matinee Film Screening: AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER PRESENTS:
MR TURNER SECKOU KEITA ‘There is a great humanitarian streak in Turner…’ “Seckou Keita can be classed alongside the great Toumani Diabate as one 2014 British film directed by Mike Leigh. Eccentric of the adventurous masters of the kora” ~ The Guardian British painter J.M.W. Turner, (Timothy Spall), Following the critical acclaim of his award-winning collaboration with lives his last 25 years with gusto. Loved by his Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, extraordinary Senegalese kora player Seckou housekeeper he secretly becomes involved with a Keita performs a special show at Ropetackle. seaside landlady. Arguably the most influential and inspiring kora player of his generation, Duration 150 mins. Certificate 12. Seckou is an exceptional and charismatic musician whose compositions explore what it means to be a modern global citizen with seven centuries Thursday 24th September | 2pm | £3.50 of tradition and heritage. He gives us the kora - the West African harp - in its purest guise, a wondrous instrument that can soothe the human spirit to a place of deep meditation, stillness, and beauty. Hailing from Southern CHINA CRISIS Senegal, Seckou was a childhood prodigy, born of a line of griots and kings. Autumn In The Neighbourhood Tour Cissokho, his mother’s family name, gave life to his talent while Keita, his After a highly successful tour of the UK father’s, gave him royal blood. Seckou has graced the international stage in 2014, China Crisis return in support since 1996 appearing with a host of fellow artists including Salif Keita, of their new album ‘Autumn In The Yossou N’Dour, and Neil Finn. A truly phenomenal talent, this promises to Neighbourhood’, their first album of be a magical and transformative evening of musical majesty. new material in 20 years. Eddie Lundon Saturday 26th September | 8pm | £11 Advance, £13.50 On The Door and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. Known for their string of hit singles, including African & White, Christian, Working With Fire & Steel, Black Man Ray, and Wishful Thinking, the band will be performing these classics and more, alongside tracks from the new album. Friday 25th September | 8pm | £16
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Shoreham Wordfest Present:
LEAPING FROG 2015 A wonderful puppet adventure from Theatre Rotto. Join Goggles the jaunty little wood frog as she catapults from her tadpoles in calm Little Pond into the much BIGGER outside world where 2015 she encounters excitement as well as challenges. She meets Mr Fisher, Rubber Duck, and Honk the spotted skunk, but, leaping before she looked, nothing has prepared Goggles for the deep Freeze! Can she SHOREHAM WORDFEST ever return home again? The storytelling and puppetry is accompanied by live music and a special AT ROPETACKLE ‘meet the puppets’ session afterwards. An optional workshop (included in the ticket price) where you get to make your own puppet is also available after the show, lasting approx. 1 hour. Please let us know at the time of Ropetackle is delighted to support the fifth Shoreham Wordfest: ‘Moments booking if you wish to stay for the workshop (use the ‘special comments’ Of Change’ from September 20th to October 11th 2015, featuring local section if booking online). luminaries, national authors, and international performers. Suitable for ages 3+. Duration approx. 50 mins. Tickets for all 34 Wordfest events are available to book through the Saturday 26th September | 11am | £12 Adult + Child, £20 Family Of Four Ropetackle box office as well as online at: (£10 / £18 Friends Of Wordfest) ropetacklecentre.co.uk/visit/shoreham-wordfest
Further information can also be found in the Shoreham Wordfest booklet as well as online at: www.shorehamwordfest.com FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE Don’t forget, you can also join as a Friend Of Wordfest for £12 (via the JOIN UP! Join us and become a Friend of Ropetackle TODAY Wordfest website) for discounts of up to 20% on most Wordfest tickets. Per year: £15 individual, or £25 joint. More details on page 69.
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Shoreham Wordfest Present: involved in the first ever punk performance in Stalinist Albania, and had to turn down playing in North Korea because he’d already been booked to tour SIMPSON & I 2015 sensible old Canada. He once stood in for Donny Osmond at a gig. He was - BETWEEN TWO WORLDS thrown out of his own show by bouncers on the orders of John Cale, has been supported by the Manic Street Preachers, Julian Clary, New Model Army, Billy Oggy Boytchev, the author of ‘Simpson & I’, will Bragg, and even had Radio1 DJ Steve Lamacq as a roadie for a while. share his experience about working for the BBC in the most dangerous places on earth, witnessing When he arrived for his first New Zealand tour in 1991 both national TV historic events and reporting under fire from the channels were waiting to greet him at the airport. And when Attila argues frontline. Pertinent to current affairs, the book with a journalist he knows the score because he is one too, having written reads like a real-life thriller. Oggy will talk about for NME, Time Out, The Guardian and more. He’s performed at every what it is like to work, as his producer, with John Glastonbury Festival since 1983 and also organizes his own beer/music Simpson, the courageous foreign correspondent and BBC World Affairs extravaganza, Glastonwick. And he was at the heart of a 15 year campaign Editor. The pair undertook many daring assignments in countries with to save Brighton & Hove Albion from oblivion. His autobiography is a social hostile regimes. Oggy will illustrate his talk with two short films. history and personal story combined: a cultural activist’s eyewitness journey through the great political battles and movements of recent times. So don’t This event takes place in the Ropetackle mezzanine. miss out in sharing these incredible stories from the man himself, this will Saturday 26th September | 3pm | £7 (£5 Friends Of Wordfest) be a book launch, quite simply, like no other. Wednesday 30th September | 8pm | £7 Shoreham Wordfest Present: ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER AUTOBIOGRAPHY LAUNCH 2015 Join our local legendary punk poet as he launches his autobiography ‘Arguments Yard’ with appearances from three of the book’s characters: John Otway, TV Smith, and former Albion chairman Dick Knight. Signed copies will be available on the night. Propelled into the public consciousness by legendary Radio One DJ John Peel in 1982/83, Southwick poet/songwriter Attila The Stockbroker has spent 35 years touring the world, performing well over 3000 gigs in 24 countries and releasing about 30 LPs/CDs, 10 EPs, and seven books of poetry. He toured East Germany four times before the Berlin Wall came down, was
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A.C. GRAYLING STACKRIDGE – THE FINAL BOW TOUR Thinking About Life And Its Meanings
Join renowned British author, academic, and philosopher A.C. Grayling as “Truly timeless and uncategorisable” ~ Stuart Maconie, BBC Radio 2 he explores the complex and eternal subject of the meaning of life. Prog rock, psych, Beatlesque power pop, folk or even the precursors of Every generation thinks of its own time as one of rapid change and Britpop? And that’s not even including their early 80s skinny tie New Wave complexity. Every generation has to think its way through the challenges stint in the UK and US top 20 as The Korgis. Either way James Warren and that these facts represent. But by any objective measure, our own time is Andy Davis – aka Stackridge – are an unmissable live act, with a pedigree more complex and fast-changing than most; thinking things through with that stretches to over 40 years of eccentric, perfect, quintessentially clarity is more necessary than ever. English music. Copies of A.C. Grayling’s many books will be available and there will be an exclusive This is your last chance to see the band that put West Country firmly on book signing after the talk. the music map of Great Britain way before the ‘Bristol Sound’. Thursday 1st October | 7pm | £15 Friday 2nd October | 8pm | £15
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AN EVENING OF GILBERT JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH
& SULLIVAN MIKE HATCHARD Love, betrayal, comic relatives, and marital disputes, For October’s jazz breakfast, Mike Hatchard all add up to an entertaining evening of Gilbert & is joined by two of the UK’s top vocalists – the Sullivan! Included in the programme will be some sparkling Tina May as well as Frank Holder. Singer and percussionist of the very best from many of their comic operas including The Pirates Of Frank has just been awarded a lifetime achievement by the Company Of Penzance, The Mikado, Ruddigore, and The Yeomen Of The Guard. Worshipful Musicians – a truly astonishing performer, he has just had his ninetieth (yes, you read correctly) birthday! He has the voice of an As soloists, all former members of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, we angel but plays with incredible youthful energy. This should be a quite welcome back Yvonne Patrick, Soprano, Louise Crane, Mezzo Soprano, remarkable gig, also joined by one of the country’s top guitarists Oliver White, Tenor, Ian Belsey, Baritone, Carl Donohue, Baritone, and Shane Hill. the wonderful Lesley-Anne Sammons on Piano. Ably supported by a local chorus of 20+ voices. Perfect for opera aficionados and newcomers alike. Sunday 4th October | 11am | £9 As part of the Shoreham Wordfest, the show will be introduced by Tom Cutler, local author and raconteur who’ll talk about W.S. Gilbert’s use of satire in his libretti Shoreham Wordfest Present: and how he used events and fashions to make situations and characters both sympathetic and amusing. Pre-show talk starts at 7:15pm. BUILDING A STORY - 2015 Saturday 3rd October | 7.30pm | £15 WRITING WORKSHOP WITH LAURA WILKINSON An inspirational morning to flex your writing We’ve teamed up with Shoreham muscle. This workshop is open to experienced and based Lesley’s Kitchen to serve new writers with exercises to stir your creative juices, help writing flow, delicious pre-show food before events and guidance on how to refine initial attempts and craft a writing style. taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays – the perfect way to Laura Wilkinson is a dynamic and encouraging workshop leader with start a show! a background in journalism and literary editing. She is also a writer of novels and short stories. Come expecting to write, learn, and have fun. Food will be served from 6pm. @ropetacklecafe This event takes place in the Ropetackle mezzanine. SEE PAGE 1 FOR MORE DETAILS. Ropetackle Café Sunday 4th October | 10am | £10 (£8 Friends Of Wordfest)
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Shoreham Wordfest Present: POETIC RESPONSES TO THE SUSSEX
LANDSCAPE - WITH 2015 JANET PRESSLEY Join Janet Pressley for an illustrated talk with readings about how Theatre Centre Present: various poets have engaged with the county of Sussex over five centuries. Sussex is the most ‘poeticised of counties’ and from the very famous to RISE UP the virtually unknown, many poets have found inspiration in Sussex’s The tide was turning – though local governments disagreed, it was now particular landscape - the Weald, the Downs and the sea. Changing poetic illegal to segregate black Americans from white Americans on public styles will be traced and the distinctive and often eccentric nature of buses, in waiting rooms or in restaurants. And yet – in the early 1960s, Sussex poetry and poets celebrated. many states across the south of America kept discriminating against This event takes place in the Ropetackle mezzanine. African-Americans… In modern day Britain, four actor-storytellers tell the Sunday 4th October | 2pm | £7 (£5 Friends Of Wordfest) stories of the Freedom Riders – principled citizens riding buses across Alabama and Mississippi, drawing attention to this illegal discrimination, and facing up to terrifying violence with peaceful resistance. Shoreham Wordfest Present: The story of the Freedom Riders is one of ordinary people becoming a civil rights movement, taking on the establishment and changing the world. MARKET FRUITS 2015 In a time of Michael Brown, and Trayvon Martin, and Mark Duggan, what – WITH JANET BEHAN does it mean for people to come together and rise up? Since April, local actress and playwright Janet Don’t miss this phenomenal and evocative new play by award-winning Behan has been curating and directing a series of playwright Lisa Evans, director Natalie Wilson, and the nationally monthly readings of new dramatic works on market renowned Theatre Centre. days in Shoreham. The aim of Market Theatre is to give local writers (herself included) an opportunity to hear their work read Ideal for young audiences aged 13+ and those studying the civil rights movement. and get feedback from the audience. Tonight she presents a rehearsed We welcome bookings from schools and can offer a special discounted rate. reading of work inspired by that process. Tuesday 6th October | 7.30pm | £12 Adult, £8 18s & Under Sunday 4th October | 7pm | £8 (£6 Friends Of Wordfest)
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Shoreham Wordfest Present: Shoreham Wordfest Present: ROLL OVER ATLANTIC DAVE COURTNEY WITH JOHN AGARD 2015 & FRIENDS 2015 Wordfest are proud to present the world premiere David Courtney is a Grammy-nominated, award- of the first ever one-man show by celebrated winning, internationally acclaimed songwriter and Caribbean-British poet/performer, John Agard, record producer from Brighton. Having become directed by Mark C. Hewitt. the drummer in Adam Faith’s backing band age 16, Roll Over Atlantic is a satirical revisiting of the voyages of Christopher David went on to discover Leo Sayer, co-writing and produced many of his Columbus. Telescoping the voyages, Agard brings his irreverent wit from hits. Described by Harry Nilsson as the English Phil Spector, he has also page to stage, fusing elements of calypso, cabaret, and the absurd as he written and produced hit records for acts including Roger Daltrey, Gene takes on the voices of Columbus, the Atlantic, a native shaman, and a Pitney, and Odyssey. mutinous crew of mosquitoes. Set sail on this fantastical, fanatical historic With more than 30 million global record sales to his name, David has voyage that still bears relevance to contemporary issues. seemingly crammed ten lives into one. His is an exciting and extraordinary story, now brought to life in his memoir Giving It All Away. Wednesday 7th October | 8pm | £10 (£8 Friends Of Wordfest) David will recount some of the highlights of his career, in conversation with his friend and former DJ Mike Read, with guests and live music. A Ropetackle Film Club Presents: great night guaranteed! THRONE OF BLOOD Friday 9th October | 7.30pm | £10 (£8 Friends Of Wordfest) ‘The most successful film version of Macbeth’ ~ Harold Bloom 1957 Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The film transposes the plot of Shakespeare’s play SAVE MONEY, SUPPORT THE CENTRE, ‘Macbeth’. Returning from defeating their lord’s AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH ROPETACKLE enemies in battle, Generals Miki and Washizu (Samurai commanders) meet a spirit in the thick forest who foretells their future. Why not become one of our lovely Friends for just £15 a year individual or £25 joint! As well as giving Open to Film Club members and their guests. Duration 110 mins. Certificate 12. For some much needed financial support to Ropetackle, more information on joining the Film Club, please see page 68. JOIN UP! TODAY a registered charity, by joining as a Friend receive Thursday 8th October | 7.30pm numerous benefits. See page 69 for more details.
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Planet Rock Live Presents
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Celebrated British blues rock guitarist and singer- songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, returns to the UK in autumn 2015 for an exclusive Planet Rock Live Presents Nationwide UK Tour. Joanne will perform songs from her recent critically acclaimed album The Dirty Truth, as well as songs from her previous three albums White Sugar, Diamonds In The Dirt, and Almost Always Never. Her 4-piece band features Oliver Perry (drums), Tom Godlington (bass), and Joe Leadbetter (keyboards). Please note, this is an all standing event. Saturday 10th October | 7.30pm | £20 (All Standing)
Shoreham Wordfest Present: Phil Grabsky Presents: POETRY & SHORT REMBRANDT – EXHIBITION ON SCREEN 2015 Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but his major show STORY SLAM hosted at London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum from The ever-popular Wordfest finale. A chance to perform the poems and 2014-2015 was an event like no other. short stories you have been crafting all year. Five minutes maximum for Given exclusive, privileged access to both galleries, this film documents either poetry or prose. Come early to put your name forward and see if it the landmark exhibition whilst interweaving Rembrandt’s life story with gets pulled out for a reading on stage.Guest judges will provide comments the behind-the-scenes preparations at these world famous institutions. and a final score, with disputes settled by the audience. Generous prizes The exhibition focused on the highlights from the final years of and a chance to have your writing published. This year we will also present Rembrandt’s life, commonly thought to be his finest years. awards for the winners of our poetry competition sponsored by Higgedy Pies, inspired by the work of the late Ted Walker, born in Lancing. The This film explores each of the exhibition’s key works through contributions closing date for entries is 31st July 2015, see the Wordfest website for from specially invited guests and seeks to explore the truth about the man more details: www.shorehamwordfest.com behind the legend. Sunday 11th October | 7pm | £7 (£5 Friends Of Wordfest) Film followed by a question and answer session with director Phil Grabsky. Tuesday 13th October | 7.30pm | £12
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OPERA SCREENING: MARTIN SIMPSON & DOM FLEMONS English musician Martin Simpson (one of the finest acoustic finger-style LA TRAVIATA and slide guitar players in the world) and American guitar and banjo player Experience the phenomenal 2014 Glyndebourne production of Giuseppe Dom Flemons (from the Grammy award-winning Carolina Chocolate Verdi’s La Traviata on the big screen. Drops) perform brand new collaborative material rooted in English and Starring the wonderful Venera Gimadieva “a soprano of huge presence and American folk traditions. compelling to watch” (The Guardian), and Michael Fabiano. The London The result of an English Folk Dance & Song Society (EFDSS) commission, Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted with great sensitivity by Sir Mark both artists have been researching and exploring how folk songs travelled Elder. from England to North America and vice versa, changing shape as they If you are coming as a group, book your own party table and bring your own picnic journeyed. Having delved into archive collections in the Vaughan Williams food for the interval (all drink must be purchased in-house). Memorial Library at Cecil Sharp House - including Cecil Sharp’s landmark folk music fieldwork notebooks and diaries from his collecting trips in Duration approx. 2 hours 15 mins with a picnic break of 1 hour, plus short the Appalachian Mountains - this is a night of top class musicianship and introductory talk. Doors open 6pm with the performance starting at 6.30pm, tickets shared histories. include a FREE glass of bubbly. First Half: 6.30-7.45pm. Picnic Break: 7.45-8.45pm. Second Half: 8.45-9.45pm. Wednesday 14th October | 8pm | £16 Thursday 15th October | 6pm | £12
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JOJO & BILLIE’S TOUR DE FRANCE Join JoJo and Billie on the adventure of a lifetime as they jump on their (imaginary) bicycles to climb the Alps, dip their toes in the sea at Marseille, visit the cows in the Creuse, peer through the fog in Bretagne, and finish in love filled Paris! Featuring bicycle based percussion, choreography, acrobatics, puppetry, and the bicycle race of the century, you’d be crazy to miss this exciting and inspirational tale.With live music, video, mime, several Gallic shrugs and many, many bicycles, Cie Animotion is once again swimming the channel to bring their unique mix of exciting and lively non-verbal theatrical magic! Suitable for ages 4-11. Duration approx. 50 mins Saturday 17th October | 2.30pm | £7.50 Individual, £26 Family Of Four IAN SHAW “Quite simply our finest vocalist” ~ The Independent Following his appearance at the sell-out opening night of the South Coast Jazz Festival in January, Ian Shaw returns to Ropetackle, this time with his trio comprising Barry Green (piano), Mick Hutton (bass), and Dave Ohm (drums). His work with the trio embodies the live format which has, over the years, shaped and defined Ian’s now rock solid reputation as the UK’s best male jazz singer of his generation, and includes exciting new takes on works by Joni Mitchell, Lionel Bart, Michel Legrand, as well as his own originals. Ian has toured with his trio across the UK and at many international festivals; taking in Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival and Hamburg’s Elbjazz, as well as the annual Ronnie Scott’s run of shows. Don’t miss his spectacular return to Ropetackle. “Praised far and wide as the single greatest male jazz singer the United Kingdom has to offer” ~ Jazz Times Friday 16th October | 8pm | £14
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HOPE & SOCIAL BARNSTORMERS “A big sound from this impressive outfit...inspired, COMEDY CLUB anthemic, great” ~ Q Magazine Three top comics and a barrel of laughs! Hope & Social are a band like no other. Wearing trademark blue jackets, Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK they play mind-blowing, anything-for-a-laugh, heart-on-your-sleeve, comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club foot-on-your-monitor gigs. And not just gigs. Shows. No, not even shows… promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. full on events. Hailing from the far-flung corners of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland but based in Yorkshire, Hope & Social are a bit like Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the a Northern E-Street Band, meets Arcade Fire, meets The Faces, meets perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compère Dexys Midnight Runners, all at an incredible, unforgettable party! introduces three top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out! Over 18s only. Described as “one of the UK’s top five live bands” (The Independent), don’t miss them as they bring their energetic, upbeat sonic sound to Saturday 17th October | 8.30pm | £13.50 Advance, £15 On The Door Ropetackle, promising a night of fabulous, dance along music.
Limited seating. Matinee Film Screening: A Band Anyone Can Join! This show marks the THE SECOND EXOTIC culmination of a series of workshops and a free outdoor MARIGOLD HOTEL performance on Saturday ‘About as original as its title but with a cast as 17th October (location TBC) effortlessly charming and talented, that hardly bringing together schools matters.’ and community groups across Adur of all ages and abilities 2015 sequel to the 2012 hit film. Judi Dench, to participate in making and Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Celia creating music together. Imrie, Ronald Pickup, and Dev Patel return to the Exotic Marigold Hotel in the beautiful location of Jaipor. Funded by the National Lottery through Duration 122 mins. Certificate PG. the Big Lottery Fund. Thursday 22nd October | 2pm | £3.50
Sunday 18th October | 7.30pm | £6
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PEATBOG FAERIES “Nothing prepares you for the high octane music of the Peatbog Faeries. Powerful melodies are dextrously pumped out with a smart degree of techno attitude, while cross-rhythms ricochet over a heavy bass that hits JOHN SPIERS you forcefully like a massive heart beat.” ~ The Scotsman John Spiers, melodeon and concertina player of folk bastions Bellowhead and one Hailing from the Isle Of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries are the figurehead half of Spiers & Boden, performs an intimate solo show. trailblazers of the Celtic Dance Music renaissance. Drawing upon a After meeting Jon Boden at a local folk session in 1999, John and Jon dazzling myriad of influences from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, formed an intuitive musical partnership that eventually evolved into hip hop, reggae and more, they take traditional Scottish music and bring it Bellowhead. fresh-faced and breathless into the 21st century. In 2014 Spiers & Boden announced a hiatus, with Bellowhead recently They have toured the world taking their inventive and unique brand of disbanding in 2015. Mixing infectious dance tunes with sensitive and music and light show to audiences far and wide, never failing to fill the moving slow airs, John’s solo shows are a mixture of traditional material floor and delight the crowd. This is high octane Celtic dance music as and his own compositions interspersed with easy-going, humorous, and you’ve never heard it before. Prepare to dance! informative banter. Don’t miss out seeing this true folk icon perform live. Please note, this is an all standing event. Thursday 22nd October | 8pm | £12 Friday 23rd October | 8pm | £14 (All Standing)
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VONDA SHEPARD CECIL’S MAGICAL & Two-time Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning STARLIGHT SAFARI singer-songwriter Vonda Shepard performs live at Ropetackle. Vonda first shot to fame through her long running appearances, performances and An interactive family show with a twist! musical accompaniment to the smash hit TV show Balloon modelling meets music Ally McBeal. This included the Top 10 hit single and making in this fantastic family fun show theme song Searching My Soul which also show ideal for ages 6 and under. spawned an international hit album. Marrying the art of balloon modelling Now currently working on her 14th album, Vonda is looking forward to with great music making, join Cecil bringing new songs to her British fans alongside hits and old favourites. the donkey and Lesula the monkey This is a show not to be missed and early booking is strongly advised. for heaps of fun with music, singing, Saturday 24th October | 8pm | £20 movement, props, and percussion. This brilliant interactive show is led by music stars Verona Chard WISHBONE ASH (vocals and balloons) and Charlotte Pilgrimage UK 2015 Glasson (multi-instruments), Discover for yourself why the music of Wishbone Ash alongside the magical, mystical, still endures after 45 years and why they still retain musical balloon band! their reputation as one of the busiest bands in rock. After the show you are also invited to meet the musicians and get up close Enjoy the perfect mix of classic tracks such as to the instruments. So join us and bounce up and down with delight to this The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword, and visually stunning, musically magical, extra special safari adventure. Blowin’ Free, and material from their illustrious, back-catalogue of There are TWO performances, each with a different story focus. The 11am albums – as well as the latest, highly-acclaimed Blue Horizon. Witness performance will be Cecil’s Magical Safari, and the 2pm performance will be Cecil’s their outstanding musicianship and distinctive, classic twin-guitar sound Starlight Safari. Both follow the adventures of Cecil and Lesula. that influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden. See them as they Tuesday 27th October | 11am & 2pm | £6.50 stop off in the UK, as part of their World Pilgrimage Tour, to perform their legendary brand of rock. Sunday 25th October | 8pm | £21 Seated, £19 Standing
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MAGICAL FUNTIME WITH HAMISH STUART
JONATHAN CANN Local Sussex magician Jonathan Cann presents a family Glasgow-born Hamish Stuart fun-filled magic show featuring tricks, illusions, surprises, shot to fame in the 1970s as the and more! With magic, puppets, and possibly a few falsetto voice and guitarist of the balloons, Jonathan will conjure up laughs galore for all the Average White Band. His distinctive family. During the show Jonathan will need some magical assistants, so songwriting, vocal, and guitar style come along and who knows – you may end up being a part of the show! helping pave the way to AWB’s Suitable for all ages. extraordinary worldwide success. Hamish spent the rest of the 1980s Wednesday 28th October | 2pm | £7.50 Individual, £26 Family Of Four touring, writing, and recording with a galaxy of soul legends, including RICHARD DURRANT Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and George Benson. Hamish joined Paul McCartney’s The UK’s stand-up, barefoot, un- band for his 1989 comeback album, classical guitarist returns to his home Flowers In The Dirt, appearing venue direct from tours in South on several other albums and America and Spain to play a special performing on McCartney’s world concert marking the launch of his tours of 1989 and 1993. long awaited, third Paraguayan album. Hamish continues to wow Following its international launch in audiences with superb live shows Asuncion earlier in the month, the featuring his excellent funky band, album completes Richard’s trilogy of recordings, tracing his four year and his appearance at Ropetackle odyssey exploring the music of this little known South American nation. promises to be a very special night Richard will play newly discovered Paraguayan music plus pieces by indeed. legendary guitarist Agustin Barrios. Richard will also perform his own Friday 30th October | 8pm | £18 work “The Girl At The Airport” featured on the new album and recorded earlier this year with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Thursday 29th October | 7.30pm | £15, £13 Concession, £5 16s & Under
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JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH KINGS OF THE SOUTH SEAS MIKE HATCHARD “Stunning in both scope and intensity” ~ Spiral Earth For the first time at these jazz sessions Kings Of The South Seas explore the adventures of 19th Century British Mike Hatchard welcomes the country’s top whalers in the South Pacific as they pushed the boundaries of the known clarinettist Julian Stringle. Constantly in demand, and often touring world and returned with the tallest tales ever heard. with the likes of Ken Peplowski, Julian is an unmissable act live. Expect Their music delves into the lives of the whale men and their culture, another all-star line-up to accompany Mike and Julian for this autumn jazz expressed through a contemporary take on traditional song, broadsides extravaganza. and hymns, and given visceral new life by the band; Ben Nicholls (The Full Sunday 1st November | 11am | £9 English, Seth Lakeman Band) Richard Warren (Spiritualized, Soulsavers) and Evan Jenkins (Neil Cowley Trio). They supported Bellowhead on their 2015 spring tour and have appeared Blockbuster Film: regularly on BBC Radio2 as well as playing at the 2015 BBC6 Music SELMA Festival by the special invitation of Mark Radcliffe. One Dream Can Change The World. The band will be accompanied by a film of found footage created by BAFTA nominated documentary maker Adam Clitheroe. Selma chronicles the tumultuous three month period in 1965 when Dr Martin Luther King led a dangerous Friday 6th November | 8pm | £12.50 campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. Fuelled by a gripping performance by David Oyelowo, this 2014 film draws inspiration and dramatic power from the life and death of Martin Luther King but doesn’t ignore how far we remain from his ideals. Duration 127 mins. Certificate 12a. Wednesday 4th November | 7.30pm | £5
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I BELIEVE IN KING KING UNICORNS “An utterly magical stage “One of the most explosive adaptation of Michael rock/blues bands on the Morpurgo’s enthralling planet” ~ Get Ready To Rock children’s tale” King King, the multi-award ~ The Stage winning British blues band Enjoy an intimate show set in setting the live blues scene a library full of books that hold on fire, will be bringing more than stories within their their nationwide UK tour to pages. It is a tale of the power Ropetackle this November. of books, and the bravery of King King are the proud a young boy called Tomas. winners of the “Best Band” Tomas hates reading and category at the British school, but his world is turned Blues Awards for the past upside down the day he meets three years (2012, 2013, the Unicorn Lady… 2014). What’s more, the An enchanting and interactive band scooped several more production, I Believe In awards at the 2014 ceremony Unicorns sparks imagination including “Band Of The Year”, in both young and old. We challenge you not to believe in unicorns after “Album Of The Year”, “Male Vocal Of The Year”, “Bass Player Of The Year”, joining Tomas’ spellbinding journey. and “Drummer Of The Year”! Audience members are invited to bring along a favourite children’s book to Their new album “Reaching For The Light” was released in May 2015. form part of the set and then to swap it at the end for another book. Don’t miss this seeing this phenomenal blues band live in concert. Suitable for ages 3-11. Duration approx. 50 mins. Please note, this is an all standing event. Saturday 7th November | 12pm & 2pm | £10 Individual, £36 Family Of Four Saturday 7th November | 7.30pm | £17.50 All Standing
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VÄSEN SHARON Väsen have deep roots in the traditions SHANNON of Swedish music, but their sheer brilliance and inventiveness has taken them in new directions. The trio of Mikael Sharon Shannon Marin (5-string viola), Olov Johansson (nyckelharpa), and Roger Tallroth has music at her (12-string guitar) are all exceptional players in their own right. Put them fingertips… literally! together and they have a musical affinity that makes them about the The accordionist from tightest, most exciting band in the acoustic music world. If you’ve heard Ireland has achieved them, you’ll know this is going to be a rare and special evening. If not, get legendary status ready to be surprised and delighted by the amazing sounds of Sweden’s throughout the world finest folk trio. Simply unmissable. and has taken the Monday 9th November | 8pm | £13 accordion to new levels of popularity.
Phil Grabsky Presents: Renowned for her collaborations, not VAN GOGH - EXHIBITION just in Irish traditional music, but through ON SCREEN genres as diverse Enjoying complete and unprecedented access to the as hip-hop, Cajun, treasures of Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, this country, and classical, Sharon has recorded and toured with a who’s who is a fresh new film about one of the world’s favourite of the Irish and global music industry including Bono, Sinead O’Connor artists, marking both a major re-hanging of the gallery’s collection and a and Willie Nelson. celebration of the 125th anniversary of Van Gogh’s death.Experience the She has entertained US presidents Bill Clinton and Barak Obama, and wonder of seeing these masterpieces on the big screen while specially Irish presidents Robinson and MacAleese. Over a hugely succesfuly career invited guests, including world-renowned curators and art historians, offer Sharon has won several music awards and achieved multi-platinum album their interpretations and explanations of his work. Beautifully shot and sales plus several number one albums and singles. Don’t miss this chance making extensive use of Van Gogh’s own letters this is a wonderful film to see here perform up close and personal. about a wonderful, but too often misunderstood, artist. Film followed by a question and answer session with director Phil Grabsky. Wednesday 11th November | 8pm | £17.50 Tuesday 10th November | 7.30pm | £12
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Ropetackle Film Club Presents:
WHIPLASH ‘Intense, inspiring and well- acted, Whiplash is a brilliant effort from director Damien Chazelle’ ~ Rotten Tomatoes 2014 American drama film which depicts the relationship between an ambitious jazz student and his abusive instructor at the prestigious Shaffer Conservatory in New York. Starring Miles Teller and J.K.Simmons who won Best Supporting Actor. Open to Film Club members and their guests. Duration 106 mins. Certificate 15. For more information on joining the Film Club, please see page 68. Thursday 12th November | 7.30pm Long Nose Puppets Present: MY FRIEND MR LAUREL ARTHUR’S DREAM BOAT
Based on the book by Polly Dunbar, this is the story about a little boy who has a dream. One night, Arthur has an amazing dream about a beautiful ‘Spellbinding and magically, timelessly funny.’ pink and green boat with a stripy mast. He can’t wait to tell everyone about ~ The Stage it but no one (not even his dog!) is interested. In fact, they don’t even notice Fulfilling a long held desire to pay tribute to that this very same boat is growing on his head, getting larger and larger his hero Stan Laurel, Jeffrey Holland tells this intriguing, funny and often by the minute! Soon, Arthur is bouncing along the waves in his very own poignant tale of friendship, love, and dedication about one of Hollywood’s dream boat. Maybe now his family will listen to him! great film comedians. Jeffrey (Hi-de-Hi, You Rang M’Lord) stars in this Enjoy this magical playful children’s show with breathtaking puppets, one-man show about friendship, memories and a couple of remarkable so enchanting that everyone will want to sail away with Arthur! Brought lives. Set in the bedroom of a sick Oliver Hardy, the show takes place to you by Brighton’s Long Nose Puppets and with music by Tom Gray of during Laurel’s visit to the dying man. Recounting their past success as award-winning band Gomez. the comedy double act Laurel and Hardy, this is a humorous and touching look at one of the great cinematic partnerships of the last century. Suitable for ages 2-8. Duration approx. 40 mins + 15 mins ‘meet the puppets’. Friday 13th November | 8pm | £12 Saturday 14th November | 11am & 2pm | £7.50 Individual, £26 Family Of Four
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PAUL MCCAFFREY “Likeable, animated, and fluid with a first rate sense of timing” ~ Chortle Stand-up comedian, comic actor, and star of BBC3’s Impractical Jokers Paul McCaffrey comes to Ropetackle. As a stand-up, McCaffrey has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting new acts around, winning both The London Paper and the Latitude Festival new act competitions, as well as being a regular at the Edinburgh Festival. Paul has been on Russell Howard’s Good News, Russell Kane’s Whistle-Stop Tour, and is a regular guest on The Matt Forde Show. Don’t miss this top comedy talent promising a night of quality laughs. Wednesday 18th November | 8pm | £12
LOS PACAMINOS WITH PAUL YOUNG
Led by iconic singer Paul Young and backed by Drew Barfield, Matt Irving, Our café is open 10am Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses, and Melvin Duffy (the UK’s – 4.30pm, Mondays to premier pedal steel player), Tex Mex band Los Pacaminos perform a Saturdays, serving teas, special show at Ropetackle. coffees, soft drinks, and a Inspired by the best of Tex Mex border music, Los Pacaminos play music wonderful menu of freshly from the likes of The Texas Tornados and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even made sandwiches, paninis, Roy Orbsion. soups, jacket potatoes, scrumptious cakes and more. This will be a tequila fuelled Tex Mex party night, as Ropetackle becomes Our large, light and airy foyer Stay up-to-date with the the perfect cantina setting for a great night’s rocking with the cactus is the perfect place to enjoy a Ropetackle Café on social media: sharp, tequila filled, stetson wearing magnificent 7, Los Pacaminos! relaxing coffee, or meet with @ropetacklecafe Saturday 14th November | 8pm | £18 friends for a light lunch. Ropetackle Café
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THE TREASON SHOW “The serrated savagery of Have I Got News For You mixed with saucy acting and gleeful music, these floorboard terrorists could give The Thick Of It a run for their money.” ~ Brighton Source As reality bites in the world of politics and the rest of the nation shrug their shoulders and switch on their sport and reality TV shows, The Treason Show team is back to bite the hand that feeds. Namely with our trademark satirical comedy treatment of the celebs and politicos who just SKERRYVORE can’t stop giving us comedy gold! “This is the real thing, as wild and beautiful as the island they come from” Friday 20th November | 8pm | £14 ~ Celtic Connections Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle Of Tiree off Scotland’s west coast in 2005, and with the release of their self-titled third album they soon BARNSTORMERS COMEDY found themselves catapulted into the musical limelight winning a string of CLUB prestigious awards. Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK Skerryvore celebrate their 10th anniversary this year with a string of comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club shows and the release of their new album ‘Decade’, a collection of live promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. tracks and previously unreleased acoustic versions of classic songs. The Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the album also includes their recent single, ‘Happy To Be Home,’ featuring perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compère Irish accordion star Sharon Shannon. introduces three top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night The band has performed worldwide with their 2013 US tour the band’s out! Over 18s only. longest and most successful to date garnering great reviews. We are delighted to have them perform here at Ropetackle. Saturday 21st November | 8.30pm | £13.50 Advance, £15 On The Door Thursday 19th November | 8pm | £18 Seated, £16 Standing
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Matinee Film Screening: THE PRETTY A ROYAL NIGHT OUT THINGS On V.E. day in 1945, as peace is declared across After more than 45 years Europe and London is celebrating, Princesses in the business, iconic Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed to join the band The Pretty Things celebrations against the Queen’s wishes… 2015 remain a significant force British comedy drama film directed by Julian Jarrold in rock and roll. Despite and starring Sarah Gadon and Bel Powley. their veteran status, they Duration 97 mins. Certificate 12a. maintain contemporary Thursday 26th November | 2pm | £3.50 relevance with undiminished energy and unswerving commitment, inspiring JIM MORAY generations of new artists and young fans, whilst “Jim Moray is still one of the folk scene’s great retaining their devoted core fan base. originals.” ~ The Guardian Their career is a tribute to righteous, unshakable convictions, always Jim Moray is one of the most consistently chosen over a quick buck. It is no surprise that guitarist Dick Taylor chose inventive musicians working in English to leave The Rolling Stones, which he had formed with Mick and Keith, to traditional music today. Winner of five BBC pursue a more raw level of energy with The Pretty Things. And they still Radio 2 Folk Awards, after five ground-breaking retain that energy, as befits one of this country’s most exciting live acts. albums he now finds himself at the forefront of a new folk revival in the UK, and hailed as a pivotal The Pretty Things have had a seminal influence on rock music, which influence by a new generation of folk musicians. is more far-reaching than any casual observation would suggest, and In 2013 he celebrated both 10 years since his their career is littered with many ground-breaking ‘firsts’. Glowingly landmark debut album Sweet England and the acknowledged by Iggy, The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, Nirvana, and The success of his 2012 career best Skulk. Now he Libertines as a primal influence and guiding light, The Pretty Things brings material from his forthcoming album of created a world of rock and roll attitude and ground-breaking music that traditional ballads out on the road for an evening remains influential to this day. of storytelling music at its best. This promises to be an unmissable show by a truly legendary band. Thursday 26th November | 8pm | £14 Sunday 29th November | 8pm | £18 Seated, £16 Standing
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BARB JUNGR SINGS NINA SIMONE ‘Peerless interpreter of contemporary song’ ~ Jazzwise Taking a break from this year’s tour of her critically acclaimed 2014 album of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen songs, the UK’s finest interpreter of song, Barb Jungr returns to Ropetackle to sing the songs of jazz legend Nina Simone. Barb, along with accompanist, acclaimed KATE’S KITCHEN BAND: composer Simon Wallace on piano and with Davide Mantovani CHRISTMAS CEILIDH on bass, will revisit much of Kate’s Kitchen Band play music that will get you dancing! And the ‘caller’ the material from her greatly teaches all dances, so no prior knowledge is needed. For this show, the lauded 2008 album, Just Like caller will be Whispering Dave, a veteran of ceilidh calling and well known A Woman (Hymn To Nina). For in dance circles. this very special, one-off show expect some wonderful new English traditional music is enjoying a real revival and Kate’s Kitchen arrangements as well as songs Band feature a line-up as eclectic as it is varied. From top end piccolo new to Barb’s Simone repertoire. to acoustic double bass, melodeons, fiddles, percussion, guitar, and mandolin. Their musical heritage comes from early English, traditional Friday 4th December | 8pm | dance, Morris and Celtic – a foot-tapping mixture of sounds from start to £12.50 finish. A real Christmas treat! Thursday 3rd December | 8pm | £12
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KAST OFF MARK THOMAS: KINKS TRESPASS Not another tribute Trespass carries on from where band but three former Mark’s previous show, 100 Acts actual Kinks members Of Minor Dissent, left off. It is (Mick Avory, Ian Gibbons, his usual odd mix of theatre, and John Dalton), plus stand up, activism, a dash Dave Clark on guitar and lead vocals (covering the great Davies brothers’ of journalism, and dollop of positions on stage). Dave has worked with The Beach Boys and The Noel mayhem. Redding Band and together with the “Kast Off Kinks” they all deliver a Mark asks the question: if the massive compliment to the music of The Kinks. ramblers of the 1930s were here All the Kinks hits You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon, Waterloo Sunset, now what would they do to open All Day & All Of The Night, Dedicated Follower Of Fashion, Lola, Come up the cities? How do we turn Dancing, Tired Of Waiting, Apeman, Victoria, Days, and many more. Plus a the skyscrapers and corporate few recognizable Ray Davies songs successfully covered by other bands. squares into our playgrounds? He sets out to try and carve a Saturday 5th December | 8pm | £17 Seated, £15 Standing small space in the urban world where mischief and random JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH chance can lurk. No one knows where this show is MIKE HATCHARD going to end up. Over 16s only. Mike presents another debut appearance Wednesday 9th December | 8pm for December – vocalist Aneesa Chaudhry. | £15 Described as ‘a force of nature and a force to be reckoned with’, Chaudhry’s voice is ‘extraordinary in so many senses, range, tone and style, proving that this is not simply a voice of fashion, but a real voice full of real musical talent and skill – weapon quality! Aneesa is a pure talent, a chameleon chanteuse!’ ~ Latest TV Sunday 6th December | 11am | £9
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Ropetackle Film Club Presents: SOME LIKE IT HOT ‘What a work of art and nature is Marilyn Monroe…’ Billy Wilder’s 1959 American comedy film is an enduring treasure. Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon star in a story about two musicians who dress in drag to escape from mafia gangsters who they witnessed commit The St Valentine’s Massacre. Open to Film Club members and their guests. Duration 121 mins. Certificate 12. For more information on joining the Film Club, please see page 68. sons Mark, Andrew, and Sean, together with John’s sons Ben and Tom, Thursday 10th December | 7.30pm and daughter Lucy. They represent the current incantation of seven consecutive generations of singing Coppers, performing local folk songs not to be missed. THE COPPER FAMILY Friday 11th December | 8pm | £15 For more than 400 years the Copper family have been based in and around the Sussex village of Rottingdean and for at least 200 of those years the family has been renowned locally as country singers. But SOUTH COAST SOUL in 1899 the family became known to a wider public when their songs REVUE: CHRISTMAS were discovered and celebrated at the first general meeting of the Folk Song Society. James and Tom, key singers of the Copper family, were PARTY! subsequently made honorary founding members for their contribution Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a of songs. Throughout the twentieth century the Copper family rose in show from the South’s favourite soul and funk prominence, singing on BBC Radio, at the Royal Albert Hall, and at the band, the South Coast Soul Revue. More great diamond jubilee celebrations of the Folk Song Society. music from the super-tight band and incredible vocals from two of the Today the Copper family tradition is flourishing, still living on the Sussex hottest talents on the scene will be the icing on your cake, giving you the cliff-tops and singing as enthusiastically as ever. Together siblings John merriest Christmas possible! and Jill are joined by Jill’s husband Jon, and completed by Jill’s three Saturday 12th December | 8pm | £16.50
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CARTHY, OATES, FARRELL & YOUNG AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER PRESENTS: A super-group featuring four of the major stars of British music today - GRUPO LOKITO Eliza Carthy, Jackie Oates, Lucy Farrell, and Kate Young. African Night Fever brings a joyous blend of Kinshasa and Havana to Carthy, Oates, Farrell & Young is a unique band, each a brilliant and Ropetackle with the incredible Grupo Lokito. Enjoy an evening of uplifting distinctive singer, they form a stunning vocal quartet. Each also a master Congolese soukous and Rhumba guitar with vocals spiced by Cuban fiddle player, they are a mighty string ensemble. Delivering material from rhythms. Grupo Lokito fuses contemporary Congolese and Latin music Laylam, the album recorded with Bella Hardy as Carthy, Hardy, Farrell & creating a modern day cocktail of these two great global genres. Formed Young, as well as solo numbers, their set will be a brilliant and inspiring in 2006 by British Latin pianist Sarah McGuiness and Congolese singer measure of the quality of British roots music. Jose Hendrix Ndelo, Grupo Lokito are dynamic and dedicated masters of Sunday 13th December | 8pm | £20 their art. Their energetic front line singers and dancers are true performers and when the groove steps up a notch into blistering salsa and seben, their infectious energy gets every crowd going. Prepare to dance the night away! This special evening will also feature African Night Fever DJs and authentic Afro-Caribbean food for a true, tropical, Afro Latin party night. Limited Seating. Friday 18th December | 8pm | £12.50 Advance, £15 On The Door
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RICHARD DURRANT: CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS CONCERT “Richard Durrant’s Christmas album is brimful of technically impressive guitar playing on the folk/classical cusp, with nimble runs, deft arpeggios and quicksilver fingering...” ~ The Independent With special guest singer Amy Kakoura. BOXING DAY JAZZ BREAKFAST Another chance to see Richard with guest singer Amy Kakoura in a show that has become a traditional part of Christmas for so many and a Something of a tradition at Ropetackle, Mike Hatchard presents his hugely consistent sell-out year after year. The show features evocative and wintry popular Boxing Day extravaganza – the perfect antidote to too much figgy sounds of early music from Christian, pagan, and folk traditions as well as pudding, mulled wine, and Slade on repeat! And who better to provide many wonderfully distinctive Durrant originals. Whether Richard and Amy such a show than the wonderful Charlotte Glasson, everybody’s favourite are performing the oldest songs in the Oxford Book Of Carols or duetting multi-instrumentalist. Charlotte is so blessed with natural rhythm she on Fairytale Of New York with ukulele, this is a show of surprises and could make a salt-cellar sound funky. Give her a flute and she positively midwinter charm. roars, give her a sax and she purrs. Don’t miss this seasonal jazzy gift. It’s like Christmas all over again. Saturday 19th December | 3pm & 8pm | £16, £14 Concession, £5 16s & Under Saturday 26th December | 11am | £12.50
ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB
Enjoy films? Why not join the Ropetackle Film Club for an affordable and enjoyable cinema experience in our relaxed and friendly venue. Films are screened on the second Thursday (usually) of each month from September to June with ten films per season. Annual membership is just £25, or £20 for Ropetackle Friends.
Membership for the 2015/2016 season is now open! For more info and to join please visit ropetackle.co.uk/film-club see the film notice board in the Centre or email [email protected]
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Jack Trott and his mumsy Dame Trott haven’t got a bean between ’em, except of course for Daisy The Cow! But when Daisy stops giving milk Dame comes up with a plan to help pay the rent to Mr. Gobblegore, who rules the Kingdom on behalf of the big, bad Giant! Thanks to a handful of magic beans, a gigantic beanstalk which climbs to a land high in the sky – and a heart full of courage – Jack’s adventure could lead him to health, wealth, happiness, and a beautiful Princess to rescue too! Or it could lead to the Giant’s dinner plate… and even we don’t know what could happen there! With magic, puppets, another stellar cast, and a hilarious and snappy story – LP Creatives are back following two sell-out years with their biggest pantomime yet… have you BEAN yet??? Don’t miss out on this GIANT of a pantomime! Suitable for ages 3+
Performance Dates & Times: Tickets cost just £12 for Sunday 20th Dec - 7pm adults, £10 for children Monday 21st Dec - 11am | 3pm | 6pm (age 16 and under), or Tuesday 22nd Dec - 11am | 3pm | 6pm take advantage of our LP Creatives Proudly Present: Wednesday 23rd Dec* - 11am | 3pm | 6pm family offer: 4 tickets for Christmas Eve* - 10.30am | 2.30pm just £40 (must include at CHRISTMAS PANTO: JACK & THE Boxing Day* - 2.30pm | 5.30pm least two children in the BEANSTALK Sunday 27th Dec - 10.30am | 2.30pm | 5pm group). Monday 28th Dec - 2pm | 5pm Have you BEAN yet!? Tuesday 29th Dec - 2pm | 5pm From the producers of our previous sell-out pantomimes Sleeping Beauty Wednesday 30th Dec - 2pm | 5pm *Tickets for performances on and Aladdin comes the mighty magical timeless classic Jack & The Thursday 31st Dec - 2pm Wednesday 23rd, Christmas Beanstalk. Panto star Tom Beard (last years’ Sir Muddles) returns to head Saturday 2nd Jan - 10.30am | 2.30pm | 6pm Eve, and Boxing Day cost £14 another fantastic cast including the cream of Shoreham’s very own local for adults, £12 for children, Sunday 3rd Jan - 12pm | 4pm children’s talent, on an unforgettable magical journey this Christmas. or £44 for a family of four. Come and see the story unfold! For more details visit: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/visit/christmas-panto Shoreham Panto - for panto news, competitions, games, and other fun stuff!
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The line-up features some of the leading lights from the COMING SOON UK’s vibrant jazz scene. Thursday 21st January
• Anita Wardell Jazz Vocal Workshop • The Jack Kendon Quartet featuring Imogen Ryall + Alex Garnett’s ‘Bunch Of Five’ (7.30pm | £20) Friday 22nd January
• Gareth Williams Jazz Instrumental Workshop • Gareth Williams and Dave Green’s tribute to Bill Evans and Scott LaFaro + Nikki Iles and Norma Winstone’s ‘The Printmakers’ (7.30pm | £20) Saturday 23rd January SOUTH COAST JAZZ FESTIVAL 2016 • ‘Jazz For Juniors’ Workshop (with Julian Nicholas) “The first South Coast Jazz Festival was an unqualified success. Sell-out crowds turned out for three nights of carefully varied engaging bills, • Jazz For Absolute Beginners with Kevin LeGendre spanning vocal stars, big bands, a British bop veteran, and even some (3pm | £15) klezmer-circus-noir-swing!” ~ Jazzwise • The Christine Tobin Trio featuring Phil Robson + After the sell-out success of 2015’s debut, the South Coast Jazz Festival The Arun Ghosh Quintet (7.30pm | £20) returns for 2016, this time bigger, better and brighter than before! Sunday 24th January Running from Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th January 2016. Curated once again by jazz singer Claire Martin OBE and saxophonist • Vox Choir (from Lewes Old Grammar School) and Julian Nicholas, and with a rich and diverse programme that reflects many open mic jam session styles of jazz music including educational workshops, guest speakers and the return of the popular jam session, we’re sure that 2016 will repeat the • Claire Martin OBE and Pete Long celebrate the Ella Fitzgerald/Duke sell-out success of the inaugural festival. Ellington songbook with the Echoes Of Ellington Orchestra (7.30pm | £25)
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TRANSFORMATIONAL YOGA MITCHY TITCH YOGA HOW TO FIND US AND MOVEMENT CLASSES WITH Fridays: 10.30am-11.30am. For Ropetackle Arts Centre ANANDI DEVADASI ages 6/8 weeks to crawling. Little High Street, Shoreham-By- Mondays: 11.30-1.30pm. 1st hour For more info, please contact Naomi on Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG beginners, 2nd hour progression. [email protected] Tel: 01273 464440 For more info, please contact 01273 JAZZ WORKSHOP Web: ropetacklecentre.co.uk 411658 or [email protected] Fridays: 2pm-4pm. Led by renowned Email: [email protected] HELEN O’GRADY DRAMA ACADEMY jazz trombonist Mark Bassey. WORKSHOPS Mondays: 3.30pm-7pm. Drama For more info, and to book your place, Workshop and classes at classes for ages 5-17 years. please contact Steve Lawless on Ropetackle include adult yoga, For more info, please contact [email protected] Katy Markey on 01273 973742 or children’s dance, music, singing, [email protected] TATTY BUMPKIN and movement classes, children’s Saturdays: 9.30am. Fun and WELL WOMAN YOGA creative yoga inspired classes for drama, music workshops, plus BOOKING many more. Ropetackle is the place Tuesdays: 10am-11.30am. Term children aged 2-8yrs. You can book tickets in person, time only. Please book in advance For more info, please contact 07817 for inspiring, informative, and fun- over the phone on 01273 464440, or with Kathy Courage. 463027 or [email protected] filled workshops and classes. online at ropetacklecentre.co.uk For more info, please contact 07989 GUITARS ON THE BEACH Please visit our website for more info. 632371 or [email protected] EXTRA INFORMATION Saturdays: 2.30pm-5.30pm. Have NUTS & BOLTS JAZZ WORKSHOP fun and learn guitar as a group. All HIRE OUR SPACE Opening Hours: Monday to You can hire our 200 seat auditorium Tuesdays: 11.45am-2pm. Led by disciplines are welcome. Saturday 10am - 4.30pm. renowned jazz trombonist Mark For more info please visit www. or smaller mezzanine room for Closed Sundays. Bassey. guitarsonthebeach.org or contact Ray conferences, lectures, meetings, Tickets for all events at Ropetackle For more info and to book your place, on [email protected] workshops, and classes. We can please contact Bernard Alvarez on Arts Centre are unreserved seating provide catering, media tools, [email protected] ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB unless specifically stated otherwise. The Ropetackle Film Club runs an annual reception, and other facilities. All tickets are non-refundable and MIXED ABILITY YOGA season of 10 films from September to Please visit our website for more non-exchangeable unless your event Tuesdays: 6.30pm-7.45pm. Drop in June. Membership for the 2015/16 season with Kathy Courage. is now open. information or contact Hermione on is cancelled. Whilst we can take For more info, please contact 07989 For more info on the Film Club and [email protected] reservations for groups of 6+ we cannot 632371 or [email protected] how to join please visit the Ropetackle MAILING LIST guarantee where you will be seated in PILATES website, alternatively see the film Stay up-to-date on new events the auditorium. Any reservations will Thursday: 7pm-8pm. notice board in Centre, or email only be held until 15 minutes before the and special offers by joining our For more info, please contact Keiran on [email protected] fortnightly emailing via our website. start time. [email protected]
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FRIENDS OF ROPETACKLE JOIN UP! Ropetackle is one of the South Coast’s most prominent and TODAY celebrated small arts centres. An award-winning venue, we offer an eclectic programme of events throughout the year and passionately believe in the joy the arts bring to the community and to well-being. We are also a registered charity (no. 1109381) run almost entirely by volunteers, and as such we rely on the support and generosity of individuals to enable us to deliver our wonderful programme and growing outreach initiatives. Join as a Ropetackle Friend and you can keep in touch with the latest news, benefits, and key developments, plus you will be helping the arts to thrive at Shoreham’s leading cultural centre. As a Ropetackle Friend you can enjoy a range of benefits including: - advance notification and priority booking on special new events and big names - exclusive discounts on selected shows across the year - supporting the continued growth and delivery of our outstanding programme - being kept fully up-to-date on special offers - exclusive invitation to special previews and showcases - join the Ropetackle Film Club at a reduced rate Friends are central to the continuation, growth and future development of Ropetackle and as such form a vital part of who we are. Why not join us and become part of our ever expanding community, leading the way for an ever more vibrant and exciting beacon of arts in Adur.
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