Brochure - Ropetackle Arts Centre

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SPARKLING ARTS EVENTS
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WELCOME TO
Open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm
Contact: cafe@ropetacklecentre.co.uk
The Ropetackle Café is located in the foyer of
Ropetackle Arts Centre. We serve a delicious range of
teas, coffees, and soft drinks, plus a wonderful menu
of freshly made sandwiches, paninis, soups, jacket
potatoes, scrumptious cakes and more. The large,
light and airy Ropetackle foyer is the perfect place to
enjoy a relaxing coffee, meet with friends for a light
lunch, or get some work done with our free wi-fi.
We have also expanded our pre-show dining
experience and are delighted to be working with
Lesley’s Kitchen to offer delicious pre-show suppers
before our events taking place on Thursdays, Fridays,
and Saturdays. Lesley Ward, who runs Lesley’s Kitchen, has lived in Shoreham for over
30 years and has lots of experience in catering for local businesses and community
events including five years running the Beach Dreams Café. She believes in quality
locally sourced ingredients and delicious home cooked food.
Our pre-show supper menu includes both meat and vegetarian options including
lasagne, chilli, pies, casseroles, and curry, all served with either salad or vegetables,
plus a range of desserts including trifles, meringues, brownies and more! Main meals
cost just £7, desserts £3, or the 2-course meal for £9.50. No booking necessary, food
will be served from 6pm.
Ropetackle Café
Welcome to our summer programme! Full of amazing music, comedy, theatre,
talks, family events, and much more, all running from May – August 2015. Now an
award-winning venue* we are delighted to offer another exceptional programme of
events with something for everybody to enjoy. Our newly re-opened Ropetackle Café
has been a huge success, and we hope you can enjoy its delectable delights, whether
a coffee during the day, or one of our delicious pre-show meals (see opposite
page for more details). As a charitable trust staffed almost entirely by volunteers,
donations make a significant contribution to covering our running costs and
programme delivery, and our Friends scheme is a great way to support the Centre
alongside other benefits (see page 53 for details). Nothing comes close to the friendly
atmosphere, intimate performance space, and first-class programming that has
established us as one of the South Coast’s most celebrated arts venues. We believe
engagement with the arts is of vital importance to the wellbeing of individuals and
the community, and with such an exciting and eclectic programme ahead of us, we’ll
let the events speak for themselves. See you at the bar!
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*Best Theatre/Venue, Argus Guide Going Out Awards 2014
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RICHARD DURRANT
JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH
MIKE HATCHARD
Richard Durrant presents BACH
ON A BIKE (Cycling Music Lap 2 Shoreham To The Isle Of Skye)
The Mike Hatchard/Gordon Webber Ensemble
After last year’s successful 1,500
mile, seven week Cycling Music tour
the UK’s busiest virtuoso guitarist is
back in the saddle.
Between May 1st and July 3rd 2015 Richard will pedal up to 100 miles
between gigs carrying everything on his bike. He’ll perform a wide
selection of virtuoso music highlighting the chameleon like qualities of
the guitar. The show includes JS Bach’s mighty D minor Chaconne and
will also feature Richard’s own Cycling Music for guitar, sequencers, and
pre-recorded bicycle percussion, complete with spectacular projected
animations. The cycling minstrel will also find room in his trailer for his
favourite ukulele on which he’ll perform additional works by JS Bach.
Cycling Music was written for Richard’s successful 2014 album of the
same name. It was played during the BBC’s coverage of last year’s Le Tour
De France, in the film Bicycle (Blue Hippo Productions), on ITV’s Cycle
Show, and on BBC Radio3.
A donation from each show on the tour will be made to the Cycling Defence Fund (CDF).
Friday 1st May | 8pm | £15, £13 Concession, £5 16s & Under
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Join and support us by becoming a Friend of Ropetackle
Per year: £15 individual, or £25 joint. More details on page 53.
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After playing together at Ropetackle last
November there were so many requests
for a return visit that Mike Hatchard and
Gordon Webber decided to form an actual
band! With Nana Tsiboe on percussion (credits include Sting no less), Mark
Ramsden on sax (credits include Loose Tubes and Tom Robinson), Steve
Edwards on the bass (brilliant up and coming young bass player) Mike,
Gordon, and the wonderful Fransesca Payne share the vocals. Tunes will
include songs from their album ‘Everyone Who Loves Is A Little Bit Blind’
as well as material from their latest release.
Sunday 3rd May | 11am | £9
BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST
‘Their music is breathtaking and wickedly inventive and the between-tunes
interchange as intelligent and hilarious as the music.’ ~ Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
Start with traditional folk music, add a touch of classical and jazz, throw in
a bit of pop and music hall, and top it off with lashings of wry humour – and
you have a wonderfully entertaining evening with Belshazzar’s Feast. Paul
Sartin (of Bellowhead and Faustus) and
Paul Hutchinson (of Hoover The Dog) have
together wowed audiences across the UK
with their eclectic and eccentric mix of tunes
and between songs chat that always sends
audiences home with smiles on their faces.
Wednesday 6th May | 8pm | £13
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ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL:
THE TREASON SHOW!
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SHOWADDYWADDY
It’s election time, treason heaven! And the team are gearing up to face the
absurdity of it all with an all singing, all dancing (and possible nudity) satirical
spectacular special edition. It’ll be topical tunes and side-splitting sketches
galore! Then of course there’s the notorious Brighton Festival too. Is anyone
safe from the foppish festival frippery? (Try saying that three times fast.) Rich
pickings indeed this May, so get yourselves down for the fun. Because in this
election special, no matter which horse you back, you’ll enjoy the ride!
On this special election evening the bar will remain open until midnight and
suppers will be served after the show. Come and join us for what promises to be an
electrifying evening of early results and election predictions.
Thursday 7th May | 7.30pm | £14
FROM THE JAM
That’s Entertainment Acoustic Tour
From The Jam, featuring former The Jam bassist Bruce
Foxton and Russell Hastings.
Bruce and Russell will be performing a selection of songs from The Jam’s extensive
back catalogue and songs from Bruce’s new album Back In The Room as well as
handing over the microphone to the audience for a question and answer session.
Expect to hear classics such as ‘Down In The Tube Station At Midnight’,
‘Going Underground’, ‘Town Called Malice’, and ‘Strange Town’, as well as
new songs from ‘Back In The Room’.
Come and join us for what promises to be an electrifying evening of early results
and election predictions.
Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe’s most successful
ever exponents of retro-inspired rock and roll. Their record speaks for itself!
23 top 40 hit singles, including 10 top 5 hits (Under The Moon Of Love, When,
You Got What It Takes, 3 Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll) 15 massive
selling albums (including the Christmas number 1 in 1978), in excess of 50
Top Of The Pops performances, and countless industry awards!
On the back of a rich and hugely successful career, and due to massive
public demand, the band continues to tour extensively with a brand new
show featuring an extended line-up.
Formed on September
1st 1973, their show here
at Ropetackle forms
part of a landmark new
tour which will take the
boys to every corner of
the UK.
With a revitalized show,
expect all the hits and
many surprises along
the way. Rock and roll is
alive and kicking in the
hands of this amazing
band! Don’t miss out.
Please note, this is an all
standing event.
Saturday 9th May | 8pm
| £22.50 (All Standing)
Friday 8th May | 8pm | £17 (All Standing)
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FLAMENCO BLUES
‘Tormenta Flamenca creates a modern
twist on traditional dancing traditions…
a dramatic show!’ ~ North Norfolk
Times
One artist, two lifelong loves,
Flamenco Blues is a tender tribute
to both blues and flamenco. Like two
strands of one thread, the genres
intertwine with the strength and
tradition of flamenco overlapping the
deep joy and melancholy of jazz while
soulful blues vocals slide in between
explosive flamenco dance.
Asserting their own identities
while melting together seamlessly,
this show creates an entirely new
theatrical experience. This outstanding
performance shows how two powerful
artistic traditions can share the stage
and the same language; sure of
their own identities, they effortlessly
enhance the beauty in the other.
Executed with affection and great
loyalty to each genre, this uplifting
spectacular is brimming with
expertise, skilled showmanship, and
rare artistic vision.
Sunday 10th May | 7.30pm | £15
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Ropetackle Film Club Presents:
THE MAN WHO WASN’T
THERE
2001 British-American neo-noir film
written, produced and directed by Joel
and Nathan Coen. Ed Crane (Billy Bob
Thornton), a barber in the town of Santa
Rosa, decides he wants to invest in a
new technology called dry cleaning and
schemes to get the necessary money by
anonymously blackmailing ‘Big Dave’
Brewster (James Gandolfini). Also starring
Scarlett Johansson.
Open to Film Club members and guests.
Duration 116 mins. Certificate 15. For more information on joining the Film Club,
please see page 40.
Thursday 14th May | 7.30pm
We’ve teamed up with Shoreham
based Lesley’s Kitchen to serve
delicious pre-show food before events
taking place on Thursdays, Fridays,
and Saturdays – the perfect way to
start a show!
No booking necessary with food served from 6pm.
SEE PAGE 1 FOR MORE DETAILS.
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BARNSTORMERS
COMEDY CLUB
Three top comics and a barrel of laughs!
Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK
comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club
promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out.
Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the perfect
way to get together with your mates. Each month our compère introduces three
top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out!
CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL
“Three sensational fiddlers from three distinct Celtic traditions. Exhilarating
fun!” ~ Boston Herald
Described as “three of the finest folk violinists anywhere”, Celtic Fiddle
Festival celebrates the violin in all its globe-trotting variations. Fiddlers
Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany, France) and André
Brunet (Quebec, Canada) showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of
international and individual styles.
Sell-out tours and standing ovations give testimony to the electricity and
excitement generated by the group. Along with acclaimed guitarist Nicolas
Quemener from Brittany, the quartet combines their talents, musical
traditions, and spontaneous humour for an evening of dazzling energy and
subtle grace. These traditional masters showcase their regional repertoires
and together conjure an experience of breathtaking performances.
In concert each artist plays a solo set, showcasing their individual musical
styles and traditions, followed by a collaborative set featuring all three
fiddlers. Together, they play with such relentless precision and fire that
the tunes transcend all cultural and geographical barriers, leaving the
audience with a memorable musical experience.
Friday 15th May | 8pm | £17
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Saturday 16th May | 8.30pm | £12.50 Advance, £14 On The Door
CHRIS DIFFORD
As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands,
Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford has made a
lasting contribution to English music with hits such
as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, and Tempted.
And since his first release back in 1977, he has not
stopped writing and performing. Chris recently celebrated his 60th birthday with
an astonishing 41 of those years spent writing with Glenn Tilbrook.
Over a 13 album career with Squeeze, Chris has established himself as a
purveyor of smart, pithy lyricism. His ‘kitchen sink-drama’ style has drawn
plaudits from across the globe, with his influence keenly felt today. Chris
is the recipient of two Ivor Novello Awards and has written and contributed
lyrics for the likes of Elton John, Wet Wet Wet, Lisa Stansfield, and Bryan
Ferry. Chris has also found time to release three solo albums to date.
Don’t miss this icon of the music scene live and up close.
Sunday 17th May | 8pm | £15
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EDDI READER
In the early 1980s, Eddi travelled
around Europe with circus and
performance artists before moving
to London where she quickly became
a sought after session vocalist.
However, it was the short-lived but
warmly remembered Fairground
Attraction that really brought her
into the limelight with chart topping
album First Of A Million Kisses and
the single ‘Perfect’.
BUDAPEST CAFÉ ORCHESTRA
‘The fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of
Eastern European gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap will leave you
with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet’ ~ The Times
Led by jazz violin superstar Chris Garrick, the Budapest Café Orchestra
play traditional folk and gypsy music from across the Balkans and Russia,
Klezmer, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas, and beautiful ballads such
as the theme to Schindler’s List. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle
maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy camp-fires - with a few surprises
along the way - it’s good enough to make you want to book a holiday along
the Danube!
A small but impeccably formed orchestra of just four players, the
Budapest Café Orchestra combines violin, guitar, accordion, double
bass, saz, and balalaika creating an awesome aural alchemy, normally
characteristic of far larger ensembles. Featuring Chris Garrick (violin),
Eddie Hession (accordion), Kelly Cantlon (double bass) and Adrian
Zolotuhin (guitar, saz, balalaika, domra).
Awarded an MBE in 2006 for services to singing, Eddi went on tour all over
the world – everywhere from Kolkata to Australia. Constant touring with
her band has created a magical organic chemistry between Eddi and her
players, and the results play out in their brilliant live show.
Friday 22nd May | 8pm | £23
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AND STAY IN TOUCH WITH ROPETACKLE?
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£15 a year individual or £25 joint! As well as giving
some much needed financial support to Ropetackle,
a registered charity, by joining as a Friend receive
numerous benefits. See page 53 for more details.
Thursday 21st May | 7.30pm | £14
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Temple Theatre Present:
Matinee Film Screening:
NORSESOME
THE RAILWAY MAN
‘A tour de force... spellbinding’
~ The Public Reviews
Their last show was
UNMYTHABLE. Their
new show is totally...
NORSESOME!
2013 British-Australian war film directed by
Jonathan Teplitzky and starring Colin Firth, Nicole
Kidman, and Jeremy Irvine. During World War Two,
a British officer is captured by the Japanese and
sent to a POW camp where he is forced to work on
the Thai-Burma Railway.
Duration 116 mins. Certificate 15.
All the greatest Viking myths
in one unforgettable hour.
Awesome gods, crazy giants
and outrageous elves face off
in the show to end all shows
– with the end of the world
guaranteed.
From the adventures of Thor to the outrageous pranks of Loki, every story
from Norse mythology is packed into this unforgettable hour.
Mixing comedy, music, drama, and costume, international award winners
Temple Theatre bring you Valhalla-va show. Not suitable for anyone under
12 or the faint-hearted!
‘Expertly performed and stupidly entertaining’ ~ The Guardian
‘Hypnotically entertaining… The energy and spirit of Monty Python, blended
with Flight Of The Conchords.’ ~ The New Zealand Listener
Suitable for ages 12+. Duration approx. 60 minutes.
Please note, there are TWO showings, one at 3pm, and one at 7.30pm.
Saturday 23rd May | 3pm & 7.30pm | £7.50, or £26 Family Of Four
Thursday 28th May | 2pm | £3.50
CHARLOTTE GLASSON
BAND
Multi-instrumentalist Charlotte will restore your
faith in jazz – witty, exuberant, and genre defying.
The Charlotte Glasson Band features award
winning multi-instrumentalist, composer,
and saxophonist Charlotte playing her own
eclectic tunes with influences ranging from
world music to jazz to the blues. Her band
features guitar legend Chris Spedding and the
wonderful Mark Bassey on trombone, plus
Charlotte’s younger brother Sam Glasson
cooking up some fantastic grooves. They
played the 2014 London Jazz Festival and
brought the house down, make sure you see
perform their joyful jazz live at Ropetackle.
Friday 29th May | 8pm | £10
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Adur Festival Film:
Adur Festival Film:
PADDINGTON
THE IMITATION GAME
2014 family film. A young Peruvian
bear travels to London in search of
a home. Finding himself lost and
alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown
family, who offer him a temporary haven.
‘It’s Cumberbatch’s nuanced, haunted
performance that leaves the most powerful
impression.’
2014 historical thriller film based on Alan
Turing’s biography and starring Benedict
Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightley in a
universally acclaimed production. Directed by
Morten Tyldum and winner of many awards.
Duration 95 mins. Certificate PG.
Saturday 30th May | 11am | £3.50
Duration 114 mins. Certificate 12a.
SOUTH COAST
SOUL REVUE
Tuesday 2nd June | 7.30pm | £5
PEGGY SEEGER
The soulsters are back!
Hugely popular with
consistently sold out shows,
the South Coast Soul Revue
are quite simply the finest feel-good soul and funk
band on the South Coast.
Famed for their authentic performances of classic
and contemporary soul, funk, Motown, and RNB,
expect hits from Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklyn, Chaka Khan, and more!
Book now and get your summer soul fix!
Limited seating.
Saturday 30th May | 8pm | £15
Now in her 80th year, Peggy’s family connections are
well-known in folk and classical music circles. She
is Pete Seeger‘s half-sister, Ruth Crawford Seeger‘s
daughter; partner to Ewan MacColl, who wrote
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face for her and with
whom she had three children. She is known for her
evocative renditions of Anglo-American folksongs
and for her activist song-writing, especially in the
field of feminism.
As a singer and multi-instrumentalist, Peggy is
widely considered to be one of North America’s
finest female folksingers. She will be performing
with Neill MacColl and Calum MacMcoll.
Wednesday 3rd June | 8pm | £18.50
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MÀNRAN
ANDREW LAWRENCE
‘Mànran are an exceptionally talented bunch of young
guys that are taking the music world by storm with
their high energy, stomping tunes and phenomenal
Gaelic/English songs’ ~ Celtic Connections
“This show is a must see without a doubt”
~ Edinburgh Reporter
Andrew Lawrence: Reasons To Kill Yourself
Mànran have quite literally rocketed to the top of the
Scottish music scene with their powerful combination of Gaelic/English
songs underpinned by driving accordion, fiddle, flute, and a backline of
drum and bass to make any mouth water. Mànran are also the only band to
host Highland and Uilleann pipes together in one line-up, creating a sound
like no other.
Since 2010 Mànran have performed at festivals in Europe and Scotland;
highlights being Celtica, Italy, and the Hebridean Celtic Festival, Lewis.
Don’t miss them as they take to the Ropetackle stage.
Thursday 4th June | 8pm | £15
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Returning from his critically acclaimed, sell-out
Edinburgh 2014 show, Andrew Lawrence, heads back onto the road with
Reasons To Kill Yourself.
He’s been on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo and BBC3’s Edinburgh Comedy
Fest Live a regular on Channel 4’s Stand-Up For The Week. He’s had three
series of his own show on BBC Radio 4. He’s a double Edinburgh Comedy
Award nominee. Yet none of that rubbish has brought him any joy. Come
and laugh in his stupid face at his disappointing life and some amusing
thoughts he’s cobbled together about how awful the world is.
Friday 5th June | 8pm | £13
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JAZZ BREAKFAST
WITH MIKE
HATCHARD
For his June show, Mike Hatchard is
proud to present no less than three
musicians who have never played the
monthly Jazz Breakfast sessions at
Ropetackle.
First up is Paul Eshelby, a trumpeter
who has worked with the BBC
Scottish Radio Orchestra, the BBC
Radio Orchestra, and the BBC Big Band, as well as
with many of the world’s leading artists from Ella
Fitzgerald to Pavarotti, via Freddie Mercury and Queen.
NINE BELOW ZERO
Nine Below Zero are one of Britain’s most celebrated
rhythm and blues bands, famous for their no-frills,
punchy and direct approach. With numerous albums
under their belt and links to the likes of The Rolling
Stones and Squeeze, Nine Below Zero remain a
national institution within the UK’s live music scene.
Nine Below Zero will be playing with the classic line-up of all four
original band members; Dennis Greaves (guitar/vocals), Mark Feltham
(harmonica), Mickey ‘Stix’ Burkey (drums), and Brian Bethell (bass).
Named after a song by legendary blues artist Sonny Boy Williamson, Nine
Below Zero have performed and recorded alongside many great artists and
also appeared on the first ever episode of BBC TV’s anarchic comedy hit The
Young Ones! In 1994 they supported Eric Clapton at The Royal Albert Hall,
and in 1995 Hollywood star Bruce Willis even invited Nine Below Zero to play
with him in London after the première of his film 12 Monkeys!
Saturday 6th June | 8pm | £15 Advance, £17 On The Door
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Second, Ollie Boorman is one of the new generation
of star drummers, constantly in demand for live and session work in a vast
array of musical genres. Equally at home in an orchestra pit for a theatre
show, at a jazz club, or on stage with a pop act, Ollie has a reputation for
sensitive accompaniment and blistering powerhouse grooves!
Thirdly, saxophonist Greg Heath. Originally from New Zealand, Greg has
toured and recorded with a diverse range of artists both in the jazz and pop
idioms including prominent UK and international artists including Mike
Manieri, Rachael Z, Jim Mullen, The Hot Orange Big Band, Van Morrison,
Alexander O’Neal, Marianne Faithful, Hamish Stewart, Geno Washington,
and many, many more.
With so much talent coming together, you can rest assured this will be
another great Sunday morning jazz breakfast, a true June jazz treat.
Sunday 7th June | 11am | £9
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RUBY TURNER
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Ropetackle Film Club Presents:
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW
“Soul, gospel, and RNB – Ruby Turner is truly the
genuine article, blessed with a voice that can breathe
life and meaning into any song” ~ The Guardian
Widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest soul singers,
Ruby Turner’s career has had many unexpected twists
and turns with major tours, theatre and TV appearances, as well as touring
with Jools Holland.
She performed at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, was a guest judge
on BBC show The Choir: Sing
While You Work with choirmaster
Gareth Malone, and in 2013 was
a guest judge on BBC Songs Of
Praise gospel choirs competition.
Her major break came in the
mid-1980s, when she was
asked to join Culture Club at the
height of their stardom. Several
critically acclaimed albums
later, and Ruby has become a
household name with many hits
including I’d Rather Go Blind,
If You’re Ready (Come Go With
Me), and It’s Gonna Be Alright.
1971 American drama film about the coming of age of Sonny
Crawford (Timothy Bottoms) and his friend Duane Jackson
(Jeff Bridges). Directed by Peter Bogdanovitch. For aesthetic
and technical reasons, the film was shot in black and white
which was unusual for the time.
Open to Film Club members and guests. Duration 118 mins.
Certificate 15. For more information on joining the Film Club,
please see page 40.
Thursday 11th June | 7.30pm
STEVE BELL
Award-Winning Satirical Cartoonist
Why penguins? Whose underpants? Which mad eye?
Steve Bell reveals the deep dark secrets of the world
of political cartooning and his ongoing mission to tear holes in the clothing
of the political establishment.
In a prolific career spanning four decades Steve Bell
has lampooned just about every prominent figure in the
world of politics. His work has been published and exhibited all over the world
and he has won numerous awards.
Don’t miss Ruby as she brings
her band to Ropetackle as part
of a new UK tour.
He has written and drawn the daily ‘If…’ strip in The Guardian newspaper for
over thirty years, and since 1990, has produced four big ones a week on the
leader and comment pages, everything now in full, lustrous watercolour.
Tuesday 9th June | 8pm |
£22.50
See and hear how he does it in a vividly illustrated political history of the late
twentieth and early twenty first century with accompanying voice and sound effects.
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JUDIE TZUKE
“The voice has lost none of
its cool, plaintive appeal;
it’s still an instrument of icy
allure” ~ The Times
Judie is back on the road for
a special gig, performing
acoustically here at
Ropetackle. The show forms
part of her Songs & Stories
experience, promising to be
an intimate evening of old
favourites and new songs,
plus tales from across her
life and career.
Long Nose Puppets Present:
FLYAWAY KATIE
“This is the perfect show for children- colourful and
imaginative without being too long” ~ The Argus
By the makers of Shoe Baby, Penguin, and Arthur’s
Dream Boat, Long Nose Puppets present the fantastic Flyaway Katie!
Flyaway Katie is an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination
based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar, with music by Tom
Gray of Gomez.
Katie is all alone and feeling grey. The birds in the picture on her wall
look so colourful – if only Katie could be as bright as them, who knows
what might happen? The show is bursting with colour, movement, and
surprises, with puppets of varying scales acting the story.
Aimed at ages 2-7 years. Duration approx. 40 minutes + 15 minutes ‘meet the puppets’.
Funded by Adur District Council’s ‘Grants For Groups’.
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“Much of the audience has been in love with her since Stay
With Me Till Dawn echoed around their bedrooms the first
time they got their hearts broken” ~ The Independent
Saturday 13th June | 8pm | £22
Saturday 13th June | 11am & 1.30pm | £4
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Judie Tzuke is one of the
UK’s finest singer/
songwriters and is known
all over the world for her
timeless song Stay With Me
Till Dawn. With many top 10 albums, including the revered classic
Welcome To The Cruise, Judie has also gained wide acclaim for her
exquisite live shows. Judie will be showing once again what an
extraordinary artist she is!
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PETER JAMES
MITCH BENN
“As with all Peter James novels, it is not just an individual cop or storyline
that impresses, but the excellence of the ensemble” ~ The Times
‘Britain’s leading musical satirist’ ~ The Times
Peter James launches his latest novel You Are Dead due for release May 21st.
The 11th Roy Grace novel in Peter’s acclaimed series; You Are Dead is a
terrifying thriller about a manic serial killer with Grace having to deal not
only with hunting down the villain, but also controlling widespread panic in
the streets of Brighton.
Peter is one of the UK’s most treasured crime and thriller novelists. His
Roy Grace detective novels have sold over 16 million copies worldwide and
have been translated into over 35 languages. Peter’s previous Roy Grace
novels have frequently gone straight into the bestseller lists at No.1. More
recently Peter’s work has been adapted into live play format, including his
novella The Perfect Murder which attracted sell-out audiences, and his
latest play Dead Simple which is continuing this success.
“I’m a skeptic. But don’t take my word for it. Or indeed anybody’s.
For anything…” and this is the basic premise of Mitch’s new critically
acclaimed show Don’t Believe A Word. It’s a show that will make you
laugh a lot and think a bit as Mitch debunks myths, exposes nonsense,
and grapples with the very nature of knowledge itself with amusing
consequences and of course a few songs along the way.
The Now Show aside, Mitch has recently co-presented with Harry Shearer
BBC Radio 2’s Anatomy Of A Guitar as well performing Mitch Benn Is The
37th Beatle and presenting Spank The Plank both for BBC Radio 4. An
occasional series where Mitch takes his unique and quirky look at a few
more rock icons has been commissioned by Radio 4 for 2015.
‘A truly superb, must see show’ ~ Young Perspective
Thursday 18th June | 7pm | £12
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BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB
JUNE 2015
ROPETACKLE
COMEDY FESTIVAL
Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top
comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond.
Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club
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!
Join us for a whole week of laughs from the most highly anticipated,
fastest rising comical geniuses around, all previewing their exclusive
brand new shows ahead of the Edinburgh Festival 2015.
Monday 22nd June – Saturday 27th June 2015
Over 18s only.
Saturday 20th June | 8.30pm | £12.50 Advance, £14 On The Door
Monday 22nd June | 8pm | £5
IAIN STIRLING & PHIL WANG
Our café is open 10am
– 4.30pm, Mondays to
Saturdays, serving teas,
coffees, soft drinks, and a
wonderful menu of freshly
made sandwiches, paninis,
soups, jacket potatoes,
scrumptious cakes and more.
Our large, light and airy foyer
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relaxing coffee, or meet with
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Iain Stirling is a BAFTA-nominated presenter and
Chortle-nominated comedian. He has appeared on
Russell Howard’s Good News, supported Russell
Kane on tour, and consistently sells-out at the
Edinburgh Fringe.
“One of the best joke writers on the circuit” ~ GQ
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Phil Wang is rapidly making a name for himself with
his wry outlook and a trademark laid-back style. He
has appeared on Radio 4’s Fresh From The Fringe
and Radio 1’s Comedy Live Lounge.
‘Brilliant... his technique is flawless, his observations
astute’ ~ Chortle
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Tuesday 23rd June | 8pm | £5
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Thursday 25th June | 8pm | £5 |
CARL DONNELLY & MATT WINNING
Carl Donnelly (as seen on Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s
Good News), has established himself as one the most
distinctive acts on the circuit with a conversational style
expressed through hilarious anecdotes and observations on
the state of the world – and how we should be dealing with it.
“Gripping, unmissable stand-up” ~ The Guardian
GARETH RICHARDS & ROB AUTON
Gareth Richards offers delectable comedy delights, with or
without instrumentation, and his off-beat and unique style
makes him one to watch! Gareth has appeared on Russell
Howard’s Good News, Live At The Electric and BBC Radio 1.
“A delightful hour of comedy” ~ The Guardian
Rob Auton is a comedian and one time actor, described as the ‘a genuine original’
by The Guardian after seeing his Edinburgh Fringe show. In 2013 Rob won the
‘Dave’s Funniest Joke Of The Fringe’ award with his Chinese Wispas gag.
Matt Winning is one of the most exciting, unique, and
imaginative new stand-up and character comedians in the
UK. The Scottish comic’s eccentric and idiosyncratic act
is a whirlwind of ideas, combining an original approach to
one-liners, acute observations and shouting loudly.
“Charming, eccentric and uplifting, Auton is a talent to watch” ~
The Independent
“Instant laughs” ~ The Skinny
Friday 26th June | 8pm | £5 |
JARLATH REGAN & JULIAN DEANE
Wednesday 24th June | 8pm | £5
ED GAMBLE & ADAM HESS
Ed Gamble plods into town with new jokes and stories as part
of a hilarious new show. Famed as one half of iTunes chart
toppers Peacock & Gamble, Ed has supported Greg Davies
on tour, and featured several times on Russell Howard’s
Good News.
“Incessantly hilarious” ~ The Guardian
Adam Hess is one of the most exciting new acts in the
country. He is known for his surreal one-liners as well as
being an accomplished sketch-writer. He has been a writer
for Russell Howard’s Good News and has also written for
comics including Chris Ramsey and Seann Walsh.
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“Side-splitting stuff” ~ The Metro
Julian Deane’s utterly original and hilarious routines
have earned him appreciation, recognition, and praise
from audiences across the country. He has proved his
talent by winning some of the most prestigious comedy
competitions in the country and also writes for Mock The
Week and Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
“A stream of seriously good gags… quick, sharply written, and
endlessly repeatable” ~ The Guardian
“Bangs out lines quicker than Scarface” ~ Evening Standard
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Jarlath Regan is a comedian, writer, broadcaster, and creator
and host of award winning An Irishman Abroad Podcast. Famed
for his uplifting and relentlessly funny stand-up, Jarlath also
wrote bestselling book How To Break Bad News.
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FILM MATINEE:
Saturday 27th June | 8pm | £5 |
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
STEVE HALL & AHIR SHAH
Steve Hall is a huge comedy talent and provided the
support for Russell Howard on his sell-out national
tours Adventures, Dingledodies, and Wonderbox. Steve’s
recent work includes writing for Russell Howard’s Good
News and performing alongside Greg Davies part of
critically acclaimed sketch group We Are Klang.
“This is stand-up as it should be: snappy and smart,
occasionally nasty, and always funny” ~ The List
‘A marvellous contraption, a wheels within wheels
thriller that’s pure oxygenated movie play’
2014 American comedy film directed by Wes Anderson.
‘The Author’ tells the story of a concierge (Ralph
Fiennes) who teams up with one of his employees (Tony
Revolori) to prove his innocence after he is framed for
murder. Nominated for nine Academy Awards.
Ahir Shah is a funny and extant comedian. His sharp,
intellectual brand of stand-up features a blend of
emotional frankness, poetic language, and jokes.
2014 saw Ahir enjoy a highly successful run at
the Edinburgh Fringe and now he previews his
new Fringe show. He regularly performs across
the country, earning in the process a fairly
consistent combination of acclaim and apathy!
Thursday 25th June | 2pm | £3.50
“Charismatic and of rewardingly cerebral approach”
~ The Guardian
ROPETACKLE COMEDY FESTIVAL
SPECIAL TICKET OFFER
Comedy is best enjoyed with your friends, so as part of our comedy
celebrations we are offering one FREE TICKET with every four purchased for
an individual show featured as part of the Ropetackle Comedy Festival. So
get you friends together and come and have a laugh at Ropetackle!
Our café is open 10am
– 4.30pm, Mondays to
Saturdays, serving teas,
coffees, soft drinks, and a
wonderful menu of freshly
made sandwiches, paninis,
soups, jacket potatoes,
scrumptious cakes and more.
Our large, light and airy foyer
is the perfect place to enjoy a
relaxing coffee, or meet with
friends for a light lunch.
In order to claim your free ticket, you must let us know at the time of booking.
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AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER
PRESENT: NAMVULA
“Exuberant, poetic and uplifting” ~ Sunday Times
Fusing the folk and urban traditions of her
Zambian homeland and her Scottish roots
with London’s eclectic music scene, Namvula
blends African sounds and rhythms with Latin,
jazz, and folk into uplifting and emotive songs.
Crossing boundaries with a refreshing honesty
and evocative lyricism, Namvula’s music
transports listeners into different worlds,
whilst staying firmly rooted in African soil.
RICHARD DURRANT
Shoreham To The Isle Of Skye – End Of Tour Concert
Fresh from another long cycling adventure, virtuoso guitarist Richard
Durrant performs the extraordinary finale to his Bach On A Bike tour at
Ropetackle. With drum and bass added to the exquisite sounds of his
concert guitar, and with Ensemble Bash percussionist Stephen Hiscock
on bicycle drum kit, the fitter-than-usual Durrant celebrates his summer
homecoming with a fantastic display of musical diversity.
This show will also preview the set being prepared for Durrant’s
appearance at this year’s Wilderness Festival.
A donation from each show on the tour will be made to the Cycling Defence Fund
(CDF). Make sure you don’t miss this spectacular summer show.
Friday 3rd July | 7.30pm | £15, £13 Concession, £5 16s & Under
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Namvula has collaborated and shared the
stage with artists including legendary South
African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, multi-award
winning Zambian singer Maureen Lilanda, and
sitarist Anoushka Shankar. She is also working
with some of the UK’s most respected African,
jazz and folk musicians, including Mercurynominated Led Bib bassist and producer Liran
Donin and saxophonist Chris Williams.
Her evocative and dynamic live show is simply
unmissable; the performances bring the energy
and rhythms of African music, the lyricism of
folk, and the charisma of a world-class band to
intimate venues and festival stages alike.
Afro-Caribbean food will be available. Limited seating.
Saturday 4th July | 8pm | £10 Advance,
£12 On The Door
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JAZZ BREAKFAST
WITH MIKE
HATCHARD
After a lot of new faces lately
it’s time to return to one of the
stalwarts of the Ropetackle
Jazz Breakfast – the legendary
Alan Barnes. Always a popular
performer, Alan is simply one
of the best saxophonists on the
planet; beautifully constructed
solos that one minute take your
breath away with their stunning virtuosity and the next minute make you cry
with their (seemingly) effortless simplicity.
Sunday 5th July | 11am | £9
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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
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.
Saturday 18th July | 8.30pm | £12.50 Advance, £14 On The Door
FILM MATINEE:
BELLE
2013 British period drama film directed
by Amma Asante and starring Gugu
Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, and
Miranda Richardson. The film is inspired
by the 1779 painting of Dido Elizabeth
Belle, the illegitimate mixed race
daughter of the 1st Earl Of Mansfield’s
nephew, who is raised by the Earl and his
wife as a free gentlewoman at their home
in Hampstead.
THE THIRD MAN
The words of Graham Greene, the face of Orson Wells,
and the music of Anton Karas. These are the magic
ingredients that make up this British film noir classic
chosen by Ropetackle Film Club patron Richard Durrant
for his annual presentation. Richard will introduce the
film, no doubt with guitar in hand.
Duration 104 mins.
Friday 10th July | 7.30pm | £5
Thursday 23rd July | 2pm | £3.50
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ROPETACKLE CELEBRATES
FILM IN SUSSEX
Join us for an exciting celebration of films made in Sussex. Shoreham in
particular has a rich history of filmmaking dating back to its earliest days,
so why not come along and experience some of the most iconic films to
have been filmed and produced in our beautiful county. With support from
the Film Hub South East.
THE ALTER EAGLES
Friday 31st July | 7.30pm | £5
“Pitch perfect harmonies” ~ The Argus
A LOWLAND CINDERELLA
Sussex-based six piece tribute band, The Alter Eagles return to Ropetackle,
bringing their authentic tribute to one of the world’s finest country rock
bands, The Eagles. Along with classic hits like Hotel California, Fast Lane,
Desperado, New Kid In Town, and Heartache Tonight, the band have been
working on new (or should that be old?) Eagles material so they can cover
even more of the back catalogue; so you can expect a few surprises to go
along with the old favourites.
Saturday 25th July | 8pm | £13 Seated, £12 Standing
To be introduced by Dr. Frank Grey, director of
Screen Archive South East and chair of Film Hub
South East. 1921 British silent romance film directed
by Sidney Morgan and starring Joan Morgan, Ralph
Forbes, and George Foley. The film tells Hestor’s
story of misfortune, manipulation, love, and
redemption which mirrors that of Cinderella.
SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE
Filmed on location at Progress Films’ Shoreham
Beach Studio, the first and only film studio
complex in West Sussex.
2015 animated film. When Shaun decides to take the day
off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than
he bargained for. A mix up with the farmer, a caravan and
a very steep hill lead some exciting adventures.
Duration 59 mins. Certificate U.
SPECIAL OFFER: we are offering a special reduced admission price of £12 for
all three evening films booked together (Lowland Cinderella, Quadrophenia,
Woman In Gold). Please note however, these must be booked in advance and
prior to the first film, Lowland Cinderella, on Friday 31st July.
Duration 85 mins. Certificate U.
Tuesday 28th July | 2pm | £3.50
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Saturday 1st August | 2pm | £3.50
Friday 21st August | 7.30pm | £5
OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR
WOMAN IN GOLD
1969 musical film directed by Richard Attenborough with a
star filled cast including Dirk Bogarde, John Mills, Kenneth
More, Maggie Smith, and Vanessa Redgrave.
2014 American-British drama film directed by
Simon Curtis and starring Helen Mirren, Ryan
Reynolds, Jonathan Pryce, and Katie Holmes.
Based on the true story of Maria Altmann, an
elderly Holocaust survivor living in Los Angeles
who, with her lawyer, fought the government of
Austria for almost a decade to reclaim Gustav
Klimt paintings wrongfully taken by the Nazis
from her relatives in Vienna prior to World War 2.
The film summarises and comments on the events of World
War 1 using popular songs of the time. The film was shot in
Sussex, mostly in the Brighton area, with many of the extras local people.
Friday 14th August | 7.30pm | £5
Airport scenes filmed at Shoreham Airport, scenic shots of Sussex, and
specifics from Sussex architecture/landscape.
QUADROPHENIA
1979 British film, loosely based on the 1973 rock opera of the
same name by The Who. A Bank Holiday weekend provides
the excuse for the rivalry between Mods and Rockers to
come to a head as they descend upon the seaside town of
Brighton. Music by The Who and starring Phil Daniels, Leslie
Ash, and Sting. Directed by Franc Roddam.
Saturday 15th August | 2pm | £3.50
PICTURES OF LILY
2013 drama, comedy, and romantic film about the bond that develops
between two very different strangers over the course of 24 hours in a
bohemian seaside town. Starring Elena Saorin and Daniel Lane, directed
by Mark Banks and filmed in Brighton.
Evening will include a talk and Q&A session.
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Evening will include a talk from Shoreham Airport about the filming.
JOIN THE ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB
On Saturday 9th May membership for the Ropetackle Film Club opens to
all. Joining entitles you to see a selection of 10 eclectic films in the friendly
and welcoming atmosphere of Ropetackle. Films are screened on the
second Thursday of each month from September 2015 to June 2016 with
programmes starting at 7.30pm. Pre-film suppers are also available from
the Ropetackle Café and the bar is open for drinks and refreshments.
Membership costs just £25, or for Ropetackle Friends a special reduced
rate of £20. You can join by filling in a membership form, available at the
Ropetackle box office.
Why not take the opportunity to join us for our fourth season? For more
details, please visit: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/film-club
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DE TEMPS ANTAN
“Worldclass” ~ The Times
South Coast Jazz presents Claire Martin and Liane Carroll – In Full Swing
with special guest Julian Nicholas.
Two of the UK’s most celebrated jazz vocalists join forces for the first time
for their show ‘In Full Swing’. Great friends and both multi award-winners,
this unique pairing of like-minded musicians will be celebrating the
Great American Songbook alongside stylish re-workings of songs by Tom
Waits, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon. Joining them on saxophones is the
remarkable Julian Nicholas.
It takes a special blend of musical flair to create memorable songs of
yesteryear! Songs with a hint of contemporary – dosed with uncontrolled
laughter, deep-rooted couplets, and sudden impromptu shifts – that speak
to familiar rhythms of the past. Welcome to the original musical stylings of
De Temps Antan!
Miss this debut gig at your peril!
Formed at a time when all three were members of La Bottine Souriante,
Éric Beaudry, André Brunet, and Pierre-Luc Dupuis have been exploring
and performing time-honoured melodies from the stomping grounds of
Quebec’s musical past since 2003. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica,
guitar, bouzouki, and a number of other instruments, these three
virtuosos blend boundless energy with the unmistakable joie de vivre
found only in traditional Quebec music.
Saturday 1st August | 8pm | £16
Friday 7th August | 8pm | £15
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AUGUST AFTERNOON JAZZ:
SATURDAY SESSIONS
To follow up to the hugely successful South Coast Jazz Festival that took
place in January, we are putting on a series of relaxing Saturday afternoon
sessions featuring top local jazz performers. Taking place in our large and
airy foyer, entry is free, the bar will be open, and delicious food will be
served from 6pm. Come and join us for two afternoons of fantastic music
and food, the perfect way to spend your summer evenings.
TEN STRINGS AND A GOAT SKIN
“A seamless, polished, barrel-drum-tight, innovative and wildly entertaining
trad music powerhouse” ~ The Guardian
Nominated for two 2014 Canadian Folk Music awards, Ten Strings And A
Goat Skin is a young bilingual trad/folk/fusion trio celebrating the music
of the Irish, Acadien, French, and maritime cultures. Known for a rare
musicality and for integrating modern and world rhythms with traditional
and original tunes, they create a fiery, contagious and unique sound that has
them touring throughout Canada, the US, and Europe. Having the time of
their lives immersed in the music they love, and hailing for the north shore
of Prince Edward Island, Canada, Jesse Périard and brothers Rowen and
Caleb Gallant seemingly ignite onstage as Ten Strings And A Goat Skin.
Support comes from local folk band Laura Ward & The Risen Road.
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One of Brighton’s best kept secrets, the Sussex Jazz Orchestra is an exciting
20-piece big band currently conducted by Mark Bassey. A unique mixture of
student musicians, experienced professionals, and those with non-musical day
jobs, the standard impressively high.
Featuring up to seven saxes, six trumpets, and four trombones, plus a rhythm
section of piano, guitar, bass and drums, they play a variety of compositions by
Tubby Hayes, Thad Jones, Paul Busby, and more.
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Enjoy an evening of big band swing from this leading local outfit. Consisting
of no less than seven saxophones, a four-piece rhythm section, plus vocalist,
the Downsbeat Swing Band have a distinctive sound reminiscent of 40s and
50s swing bands. Alongside the music of Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, and
Count Basie, expect some rock and Latin-American numbers and special
vocal arrangements.
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ROUGH CHOWDER
Allons Danser!
With Rough Chowder
‘Cajun On The Coast’ present an evening of Cajun
music and dancing with Rough Chowder, including
a pre-show dance workshop and Cajun food to
complete that South Louisiana experience.
Cajun music is dance music, whether played in the dancehall, on the
back porch or in a field during Mardi Gras. The beautiful melodies of the
accordion and fiddle playing the Cajun two step and waltz mixed with foot
stomping swamp blues and Zydeco are guaranteed to transport you to the
bayous of Louisiana.
Fronted by husband and wife, Ian and Cheryl McIlroy, Rough Chowder have
been honing their Cajun sound at folk clubs and festivals, whilst amassing
a following within the UK and European scene. Joining them are Mervyn
Wallis (fiddle), Andrew Craggs (guitar), Orlando Shearer (double bass), and
Chris Pilkington (drums).
COMING SOON:
Dance Workshop: 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Cajun food will be available.
David Johnson & John Mackay Present: STEWART LEE A ROOM WITH A STEW
Saturday 29th August | 8.30pm | £8
A brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewart’s next
BBC2 series of STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE.
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£15 a year individual or £25 joint! As well as giving
some much needed financial support to Ropetackle,
a registered charity, by joining as a Friend receive
numerous benefits. See page 53 for more details.
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STEWART LEE
“What is exhilarating is how many surprises he still throws in and how deft
his jumps are from one tone to another… invigorating”
~ The Times
“More skilful and playful than ever”
~ The Guardian
“The only comedian who can get away with deconstructing and critiquing his
own routines as he goes along and not be repellent. He, and his material, are
simply that good.”
~ The Independent
Age guidance: 14+
Friday 4th September | 8pm | £15
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COMING SOON:
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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BENDRIX: BENJI KIRKPATRICK’S
HENDRIX PROJECT
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
form. Remembered for his pioneering, exceptional ability as a guitarist, on
(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
tackles his material on bouzouki, banjo and mandolin, and will perform
the songs of Hendrix like you’ve never heard them before.
Benji Kirkpatrick is a musician and songwriter; a founding member of both
folk big band Bellowhead, and acclaimed folk trio Faustus, and has toured
extensively with Maddy Prior and Seth Lakeman.
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Opera
Rock
Folk
Family
Blues
Spoken Word
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OCTOBER 2015
SEPTEMBER
2015
BOX OFFICE:
01273 464440
OCTOBER 2015
COMING SOON:
CHINA CRISIS
Autumn In The Neighbourhood Tour
After a highly successful tour of the UK
in 2014, China Crisis return in support of
their new album ‘Autumn In The Neighbourhood’, their first album of new
material in 20 years. Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members
of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. Known for
their string of hit singles, including African & White, Christian, Working
With Fire & Steel, Black Man Ray, and Wishful Thinking, the band will be
performing these classics and more, alongside tracks from the new album.
COMING SOON:
STACKRIDGE
COMING SOON:
ARGUMENTS YARD: ATTILA THE
STOCKBROKER LAUNCHES HIS
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
“Truly timeless and uncategorisable” ~ Stuart Maconie, BBC Radio 2
Stackridge – The Final Bow Tour
To celebrate his 35th anniversary as Attila, the globetrotting punk poet/
songwriter who grew up and lives in Southwick has written his life story.
Launched into public consciousness by legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel,
Attila has spent 35 years performing well over 3000 gigs in 24 countries and
releasing about 20 LPs/CDs, 10 Eps, and 7 books of poetry.
Attila will be reading extracts and introducing a cast of its characters: so far
confirmed are former Albion chairman Dick Knight, Attila’s long time sparring
partner John Otway, and former The Adverts legend TV Smith – there will be
more. Needless to say, signed copies will be available on the night!
Wednesday 30th September | 8pm | £7
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Music
Film
Magic
Comedy
World Music
Theatre
Prog rock, psych, Beatlesque power pop, folk or even the precursors of
Britpop? And that’s not even including their early 80s skinny tie New Wave
stint in the UK and US top 20 as The Korgis. Either way James Warren and
Andy Davis – aka Stackridge – are an unmissable live act, with a pedigree
that stretches to over 40 years of eccentric, perfect, quintessentially
English music.
Friday 2nd October | 8pm | £15
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Opera
Rock
Folk
Family
Blues
Spoken Word
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INFORMATION
HOW TO FIND US
Little High Street, Shoreham-BySea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG
Please visit our website for more info.
HIRE OUR SPACE
You can hire our 200 seat auditorium
or smaller mezzanine room for
conferences, lectures, meetings,
workshops, and classes. We can
provide catering, media tools,
reception, and other facilities.
Please visit our website for more
information or contact Hermione on
hermione@ropetacklecentre.co.uk
MAILING LIST
Stay up-to-date on new events
and special offers by joining our
fortnightly emailing via our website.
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01273 464440
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
TRANSFORMATIONAL YOGA
AND MOVEMENT CLASSES WITH
ANANDI DEVADASI
Mondays: 11.30-1.30pm. 1st hour
beginners, 2nd hour progression.
Tel: 01273 464440
Web: ropetacklecentre.co.uk
Email: admin@ropetacklecentre.co.uk
WORKSHOPS
Workshop and classes at
Ropetackle include adult yoga,
children’s dance, music, singing,
and movement classes, children’s
drama, music workshops, plus
many more. Ropetackle is the place
for inspiring, informative, and funfilled workshops and classes.
BOX OFFICE:
For more info, please contact 01273
411658 or anandi@tesco.net
LITTLE LINGOS
Mondays: 10am-11am. French
classes for ages 0-2 with play,
songs, dance, and toys.
BOOKING
You can book tickets in person,
over the phone on 01273 464440, or
online at ropetacklecentre.co.uk
EXTRA INFORMATION
Opening Hours: Monday to
Saturday 10am - 4.30pm.
Closed Sundays.
Tickets for all events at Ropetackle
Arts Centre are unreserved seating
unless specifically stated otherwise.
All tickets are non-refundable and
non-exchangeable unless your event
is cancelled. Whilst we can take
reservations for groups of 6+ we cannot
guarantee where you will be seated in
the auditorium. Any reservations will
only be held until 15 minutes before the
start time.
WELL WOMAN YOGA
Tuesdays: 10am-11.30am. Term
time only. Please book in advance
with Kathy Courage.
632371 or kathycourage@gmail.com
MIXED ABILITY YOGA
Tuesdays: 6.30pm-7.45pm. Drop in
with Kathy Courage.
632371 or kathycourage@gmail.com
464934 or lorrie@kimbalu.co.uk
For more info, please contact Keiran on
keiranmellikof@yahoo.com
MITCHY TITCH YOGA
Fridays: 10.30am-11.30am. For
ages 6/8 weeks to crawling.
For more info, please contact Naomi on
naomiscaife@gmail.com
For more info, please contact Antonia on
antonia@littlelingos.co.uk
KIMBALU MUSIC CLASSES
Wednesdays: 9.15am, 10.15am,
11.15am, £5. Music group for
babies, young children and their
parents/carers.
PILATES
Thursday: 7pm-8pm.
JAZZ WORKSHOP
Fridays: 2pm-4pm. Led by renowned
jazz trombonist Mark Bassey.
For more info, and to book your place,
please contact Steve Lawless on
steve@stevelawless.co.uk
TATTY BUMPKIN
Saturdays: 9.30am, 10.30am. Fun
and creative yoga inspired classes
for children aged 2-8yrs.
463027 or worthing@tattybumpkin.com
ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB
The Ropetackle Film Club runs an annual
season of 10 films from September to
June. Membership for the 2015/16 season
is open from May.
For more info, please visit
our website, see the notice
board in Centre, or email
ropetacklefilmclub@gmail.com
@ropetackleart
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INFORMATION
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Ropetackle is one of the South Coast’s most prominent and
JOIN
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.
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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.
HOW TO JOIN
Join as a Ropetackle Friend for just £15 a year individual, or £25 joint.
You can join by filling in a membership form, available at the Ropetackle box office,
by calling us on 01273 464440, or by visiting: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/friends
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HOW TO BOOK
ONLINE
CALL US
01273 464440
OR VISIT US AT
Ropetackle Arts Centre,
Little High Street,
Shoreham-by-Sea,
West Sussex BN43 5EG

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