Brighton What's On Guide

Music, clubs, theatre, comedy, film, pubs, folk, yoga & everything else.

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Whats on at Ropetackle Arts Centre

Music Wed 22 May 8 pm

Fara

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
Admn: £15

Following their debut release Cross the Line in 2016, Orcadian folk quartet FARA are touring the UK with material from their second album, Times from Times Fall. Comprised entirely of self-penned songs and instrumental tracks, FARA will celebrate the community which inspired them to become musicians; an album rooted in the spirit of the Orkney Isles and its people, it combines the unique Orkney fiddle tradition with contemporary and original songs and tunes.

With the mission of creating something entirely new and collaborative, the four members of FARA, who have been friends since childhood, have co-written many of the melodies on the album, blending all four distinctively different musical voices together, whilst also celebrating the unity of their musical beginnings.

The songs incorporate words by Orcadian poets: George McKay Brown, Edwin Muir and Christina Costie, as well as one original and one traditional text. The Orcadian imagery running through these songs, alongside new melodies brimming with the islands’ tradition whilst also pointing in new directions, celebrates the ever-expanding Orcadian folk tradition.

The album, along with their haunting performance, will excite and delight

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Music Thu 23 May 8 pm

Jo Harman (full band) + Special Guest

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Admn: £17.50

AWARD WINNING RADIO 2 PLAY-LISTED ARTIST JO HARMAN UK TOURING

Widely regarded as one of Europe’s finest ever soul/blues fuelled voices, JO HARMAN is an international touring and recording artist who remains a genre-defying, independently minded artist of rare credibility. An artist who makes sincere and heartfelt music, The Mirror proclaimed her ‘UK’s finest female soul blues voice’ who, according to Classic Rock, writes ‘lip-biting beautiful songs’.

Jo recently released her second studio album ‘People We Album’ to much critical acclaim (see accolades at foot of the page) and no little commercial
success. Indeed the ‘lead single’, ‘When We Were Young’ (featuring Michael McDonald) achieved BBC Radio 2 play-listing, as well as play listing on other mainstream national stations across Ireland (RTE1) and Europe. The album has also made various ‘best of’ lists for 2017.

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Film Thu 23 May 2 pm

Ropetackle Cinema: Mary Queen of Scots

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Admn: £4

MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS

‘Should you murder me, remember you murder your sister…and you murder your queen’

Exploring the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart when she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her throne. But England and Scotland fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth 1. Rivals in power and love, the two queens must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence.

An exhilarating period drama with exceptional performances by Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. Breathtaking cinematography.

Cert 15 duration 124 mins

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Comedy Fri 24 May 8 pm

Simon Evans – Edinburgh Preview Show (+ support)

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
Admn: £11

Critically acclaimed stand-up comic and star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and his own Radio 4 series Goes To Market, Simon Evans warms up his new show ahead of this summer’s Edinburgh Fringe.

“Super-sharp wit.” Time Out

“A masterclass in socio-political comedy…” ***** 5 stars – The Scotsman

“Reliably funny and refreshingly intelligent.” **** 4 stars – The Times

For every ticket bought, £1 goes directly to Ropetackle’s core funding.

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Comedy Fri 24 May 8 pm

Henry Paker: Man Alive / UK Tour 2019

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Admn: £12

Star of Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, Josh (BBC3) and co-writer and star of Radio 4’s ‘Small Scenes’, Henry’s latest show is a unique mixture of stand up comedy and illustration which took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm.

A delightfully twisty and turny hour in which Henry uses cartoons to tell a story about a lonely man who lives in a forest in a house full of clocks, alongside delivering stand up routines about marriage, commuting and dark chocolate. Somewhere between a graphic novel, a stand up show and a fairy tale.

‘An introvert’s fantasia….Paker exceeds your expectations in a wonderfully ingenious way’ **** The Times

‘A quirky, touching piece of comedy, clever enough to work on a number of levels which leave audience members each with a different favourite moment’ 4 stars – **** The Skinny

***** (5 stars) Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

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Comedy Fri 24 May 8 pm

Henry Paker: Man Alive / UK Tour 2019

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Admn: £12

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Comedy Fri 24 May 8 pm

Simon Evans – Edinburgh Preview Show (+ support)

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Admn: £11

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Kids Fri 24 May 11 am

My First Cinema: Room on a Broom

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Admn: £3: Adults & babies free

To the annoyance of her cat, a kindly witch allows a dog, a bird and a frog to ride on her broomstick, making it top heavy. The broom is destroyed by a fire-breathing dragon who threatens to eat the witch! Come and find out what happens next.

Cert U., Duration: 25 mins

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Kids Tue 28 May 11 am & then 2 pm

Garlic Theatre Presents: 3 Little Pig Tails: 11am & 2pm

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Admn: £7

A brand new version of the classic story of the Three Little Pigs set in Paris.

A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs’ tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit the wolf and what kind of house will they build? A funny, warmhearted and interactive rustic tale to make you squeal with laughter, bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in.

Garlic Theatre entertains the whole family with beautifully crafted puppets, music and a garlicky French twist to the tale. Suitable for ages 3-7 years.

Devised and designed by the Company

Garlic Theatre is a well-established company that receives regular Arts Council project funding and has toured the UK and abroad for the last 20 years entertaining audiences from Brazil to Taiwan.

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Film Thu 30 May 2 pm

Mary Poppins Returns

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Admn: £4

Ropetackle Cinema Family Film

MARY POPPINS RETURNS

‘In a place we hold dear, where wonder once lived…but soon from above a new story begins’

Now grown up, Michael and Jane Banks and Michael’s three children are having a difficult time when they are visited by the magical nanny, Mary Poppins. With her old friend Jack’s help, Mary uses her unique skills to help the family rediscover the joy and wonder of their lives.

Cert U duration 130 mins

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Music Fri 31 May 8 pm

King Size Slim: Blues

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Admn: £14

Few artists create a distinctive sound, but KSS has done just that…terrific stuff!” ***** Radio 2 Magazine

In 2005, Toby Barelli, aka KING SIZE SLIM, began experimenting with a new sound; a sound fully conscious of its roots but with a new story to tell. Having spent the previous four years touring and recording with TwoTone pioneers The Selecter and other ska and reggae luminaries, the sound was always going to be rhythm led, heavy on the bass and rootsy in the melody.

Big warm tones from KSS’s resonator guitar with a powerful and direct vocal style became the trademarks of the sound. Add rolling grooves, multi-layered percussion and harmonies and you get heavyweight acoustic sound that shouts loud and kisses sweet. A sound audiences love.

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Film Fri 31 May 11 am & then 2 pm

The Goose who Flew: Puppetry (11 am & 2 pm)

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Admn: £7.50 ind/£24 family x 4

A heartfelt story about compassion, community and understanding, from Half Moon Theatre.

“If I was a goose, who flew, what would I do? Where would I go? I know, do you?”

Goose loves the summer, playing with his family and friends – swimming in the rivers, flying above the treetops and singing under the gaze of the full moon. When the days start to become colder, Goose knows it will soon be time to fly south for the winter. But, as his journey begins, things are not as they should be. Down below, a border has appeared and there are barbed wire fences and flashing lights.

Using charming storytelling, playful puppetry and an assortment of quirky characters – including Goose’s metallic friend Bolty, paper-loving official Whiskers and a feathery jazz singer called Flossy – this delightful new show offers an age appropriate exploration of the issues facing people who seek safety in a new land.

For ages 3-7. Duration: 45 minutes (no interval). Meet Goose after the show.

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Music Sat 1 Jun 8 pm

Hue & Cry

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Admn: £18.50

Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in 1983 and the duo made a huge impact in the late 80’s with the albums ‘Seduced and Abandoned’ and ‘Remote’ as well as massive hit singles such as ‘Labour of Love.’ Albums like ‘Stars Crash Down’ and ‘Jazz Not Jazz’ ensured Hue and Cry’s continued triumph in the 1990’s, whilst the release of the hugely applauded ‘Open Soul’ in 2008 brought them firmly back into the limelight. The release of their seasonal album ‘Xmasday‘ (2009) and live album ‘Bitter Suite Again’ (2010), preceded the release of ‘Hot Wire’ (2012) which received rave reviews. To date Hue and Cry have sold in excess of two million records worldwide.

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Music Sun 2 Jun 11 am

Jazz Breakfast with Mike Hatchard & guest Jo Fooks

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Admn: £12

Ropetackle’s regular Sunday morning jazz-fest is legendary, as is its host, the inimitable Mike Hatchard. Every show features one or more well-known music personalities for a cool couple of hours’ entertainment. Buy your coffee and croissant at the bar, take a seat, and start your Sunday the right way. With saxophonist Jo Fooks, Oz Dechaine (bass) and Darren Beckett (drums).

Early booking advised. Ticket price includes £1 venue levy.

About Jo:

Jo Fooks, born in Edinburgh, began learning the saxophone at 15. In 1992, she won ‘The Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year’. Inspired and encouraged by local Edinburgh musicians, Jo went on to study saxophone at the Guildhall School of music in London (1995-99). She also studied at the Berklee School of music in Boston after receiving a full fee scholarship for the summer jazz programme.

After recording her debut album Here and Now!, the legendary British trumpeter Humphrey Lyttelton invited her to join his eight-piece band. With whom she toured and performed in some of the most amazing theatres and venues in Britain. Humph’s fun-filled and melodic approach to music was to be a huge influence. And through performing in his band, Jo also recorded and worked with Acker Bilk and played alongside Tina May, Joe Temperley, Scott Hamilton, Elkie Brooks,and many others.

Jo‘s other influences include Illinois Jacquet, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gorden, Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans. Her mellow tone is often compared to Stan Getz and Zoot Simms.

Jo began to compose her own music in 2004 after learning and analysing a wide variety of Jazz standards. She currently gigs in and around the London area and her teaching positions have included tutoring the RAF bandsmen (2000-2006).

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Film Wed 5 Jun 7.30 pm

Ropetackle Cinema Blockbuster: The Favourite

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Admn: £6

‘Duck racing, pomegranate throwing at a naked (except for a pink wig) fleshy fop’

Early 18th century England is at war with France while a frail Queen Anne (Olivia Coleman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah ( Rachel Weisz) governs the country while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. A new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives and her charm endears her to Anne. As the politics of war consume Sarah’s time, Abigail steps into the breach to fill in as the Queen’s companion.

BAFTAs Outstanding British Film, Leading Actress, Supporting Actress (Weisz), Original Screenplay and Costume Design

Cert 15 duration 119 mins

Wednesday 5th June / 7.30pm / £6.00

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Film Thu 6 Jun 7.30 pm

Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh and Japan

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Admn: £12 (friends £10)

“I envy the Japanese,” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. In the exhibition on which this film is based – VAN GOGH & JAPAN at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam – one can see why. Though Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan, it is the country that had the most profound influence on him and his art. One cannot understand Van Gogh without understanding how Japanese art arrived in Paris in the middle of the 19th century and the impact it had on artists like Monet, Degas and, above all, Van Gogh.

Visiting the new galleries of Japanese art in Paris and then creating his own image of Japan – through in-depth research, print collecting and detailed discussions with other artists – Van Gogh’s encounter with Japanese artworks gave his work a new and exciting direction. After leaving Paris for the south of France – to what he thought of as near to a kind of Japan as he could find – the productive and yet troubled years that followed must all be seen in the context of Van Gogh bending Japanese influences to his will and defining himself as a modern artist with clear Asian precursors.

In this little known story of Van Gogh’s art we see just how important his study of Japan was. The film travels not only to France and the Netherlands, but also to Japan to further explore the remarkable heritage that so affected Van Gogh and made him the artist we know of today.

Directed by David Bickerstaff
TX date: 4 June 2019
Running time: Approx. 85’

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Music Fri 7 Jun 8 pm

Martin Simpson: A Master of his Art

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Admn: £17.50

“Martin Simpson has transcended borders and oceans to quietly become a superb storyteller and musician of great depth and unquestionable taste.” Stephen Fearing

The remarkable intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to strength – every gig is a masterclass. He travels the length and breadth of the UK and beyond, giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his playing.

“What’s it like being the best guitar player in the world…?” Martin’s modesty and grace prevented him from answering this BBC Radio 4 interviewer’s question recently, but the facts speak for themselves.

Forty years after he recorded his first album, Golden Vanity in 1976, Martin is known as a guitarist of formidable talent. Equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and blues and his own compositions, he is consistently named as one of the very finest finger-style guitar players in the world.

He is listed in Gibson Guitars’ Top 30 Acoustic Guitarists of all time, and Acoustic Guitar readers voted him number 12 guitarist in the world in 2005.

Universally acclaimed as one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players, and a fine banjo-picker to boot, his solo shows bear witness to an artist at the very top of his game. Whether interpreting material from tradition or singing his own potent self-penned songs, Simpson is a remarkable storyteller; captivating and profoundly moving. His own songwriting produced the poignant ‘Never Any Good’, from Prodigal Son, 2007’s Folk Album of the Year.

Martin continues to collaborate with a dazzling array of people from across the musical spectrum, including: Jackson Browne, Martin Taylor, June Tabor, Richard Hawley, Bonnie Raitt, Danny Thompson, David Hidalgo, Danú, Richard Thompson and Dom Flemons.

In recent years, he has been a lynch-pin in the award-winning Full English, The Elizabethan Sessions and, in 2015, recorded Murmurs, an exciting new album with Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr. Martin’s latest solo album, entitled Trails and Tribulations was released in September 2017 on Topic Records. Album guests include Andy Cutting, Kathryn Tickell, Nancy Kerr and John Smith.

He has had the most nominations of any performer in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, an astonishing 32 times, 13 of those as Musician of the Year, winning that particular accolade twice.

A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.

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Music Sat 8 Jun 8 pm

Old Play

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Admn: £8

Brighton’s best party band, OldPlay, return for another amazing party night at Ropetackle following their fantastic performance last summer. This eight-piece band performs your favourite 60s and 70s dance music: The Beatles, Stones, Who, Tina, Aretha and many more.

Sing along while revisiting your best dance moves – a great time is guaranteed while raising funds for Ropetackle.

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Music Fri 14 Jun 8 pm

Limehouse Lizzy

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Admn: £17.50

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world-renowned solo artist) Gary Moore.

From their Official PRS award, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, T.V. appearances (BBC 2’s ‘Arena’ among others), and to actually being recruited to record and tour by members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy have just completed their 25th year with their most explosive show and critically-acclaimed line-up yet.

Despite international tours (UAE, Germany and previously USA, Scandinavia, the Caribbean etc.), corporate clients (Mitsubishi, NatWest) and even book appearances (The Rocker, Send In The Clones), Limehouse Lizzy have shoehorned a co-headline tour with tribute giants Livewire into 2019, along with their own stand-alone tour, in what will be an exhausting year-long schedule.

The boys are back!

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Kids Fri 14 Jun 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £5/£4/£2

Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents/carers

Actress and mum Hannah Summers brings classic and modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play. Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones’ imaginations run free.

In May, Hannah will be telling the story of :

THE GIRAFFE WHO WOULDN’T BATH

An Original tale, written and told by Hannah Summers

Illustrations by Miranda Summers
Gerald the baby giraffe doesn’t like water, but as all animals in the kingdom know, everyone washes from their head to their toes! Adventure with Gerald on his hilarious sticky-icky journey while he discovers what happens when you don’t have a bath. Inventive, interactive and above all, creative play for your little ones to enjoy.

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Comedy Sat 15 Jun 8.30 pm

Barnstormers Comedy Club

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Admn: £13.50 advance

£13.50 advance and £15.00 on the door

Get together with your mates for a Barnstorming night out!

Enjoy unbeatable stand-up comedy on the 3rd Saturday of every month from some of the biggest names on the UK comedy circuit (and beyond.) With three different acts a month alongside a top MC, this is Saturday night entertainment at its finest.

Strictly for the over-18s. Seats can be reserved for parties of 6 or more.

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Film Thu 20 Jun 2 pm

Ropetackle Cinema Matinee: McCabe and Mrs Miller

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Admn: £4

McCABE AND MRS MILLER ‘a perfect film’

In a small American frontier village, a stranger named McCabe (Warren Beatty) builds a brothel with the help of experienced madame Mrs Miller (Julie Christie). The town prospers and so does the brothel. This success attracts the jealous and potentially deadly attentions of a wealthy mining company in this classic, idiosyncratic reworking of the Western genre.

A beautiful portrait of the real West – dingy, grimy, smelly, chilled to the bone. Music by Leonard Cohen.

Cert 15 duration 120 mins

Thursday 20th June / 2.00pm / £4

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Music Thu 20 Jun 8 pm

Mike Farris + special guest

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Admn: £18

Ropetackle is very proud to present a rare chance to see Grammy-winning blues/soul/gospel/Americana star Mike Farris in concert, when he flies in direct from the USA to perform a short UK tour at selected venues to promote new album Silver and Stone. Farris is widely regarded as one of the most sincere and compelling performers around, who, in the words of top music publication ‘Rolling Stone’, possesses ‘a super-sized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings.’

On the night, Mike will perform a sumptuous mix of originals as well as his own take on gospel and soul favourites to make this a truly unforgettable show.

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Music Fri 21 Jun 8 pm until Sun 21 Jul

Charlie Dore + Julian Littman: 8 instruments 20 songs 90 mins

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Admn: £12

A very special evening of eclectic, contemporary folk as Charlie Dore, one of the UK’s most respected songwriters teams up with multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman of Steeleye Span and virtuoso double bass player Gareth Huw Davies for a preview her brand new album, Dark Matter.

The new collection, described as a cocktail of speculation, stories and dreams served up in a hand-blown glass includes the songs Two Thousand Hour Lightbulb, Breakfast of Neutrinos, 15 Minutes With Danny Kaye and Personal Hell. Charlie promises another raid on the instrument cupboard as the pair swap guitars, mandolin, harmonium, ukulele, piano and autoharp as well as some new and different flavours to shine a personal light on her subject matter.

They’ll dip into favourites from the past 6 albums too and also share some original acoustic versions of hits Charlie has written for others, including George Harrison and Jimmy Nail. She may even do a new version of Pilot of the Airwaves if we ask nicely…

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Music Sat 22 Jun 8 pm

Women in Rock

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Admn: £18.50

A dazzling two-hour journey through the music of some of the world’s greatest female rock legends. You’ll be singing, dancing and cheering for more!

Women in Rock is the only show of its kind in Europe – powerhouse female singers performing the best-known songs from the world’s greatest female rock legends, such as Heart, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Blondie, Evanescence, Suzi Quatro, Pink and many more.

The singers, who include Emily + Victoria from the critically-acclaimed Vampires Rock Theatre Show, Cilla and the Shades and Dusty Springfield, are backed by a dynamic, professional full live four-piece that have played with A Foreigner’s Journey and The Bon Jovi Experience.

Women in Rock was chosen from a huge volume of applicants to perform for Harley Davidson at their 115 Euro Festival in Prague in July 2018 in front of 150,000 people. The Rolling Stones opened the festival.

A fitting tribute to women that rock!

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Music Sun 23 Jun 8 pm

The Claire Martin Quartet

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Admn: £18

Multi-award-winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE returns to Ropetackle with her brand new, all Swedish band: Martin Sjöstedt piano, Niklas Fernqvist bass and Daniel Fredriksson drums – as part of her 2019 Believin’ It tour.

Celebrating her 20th release on Linn records, Claire and the trio will play stylish interpretations of jazz standards alongside material from the new album, including songs by Pat Metheny, 10cc, Joni Mitchell and Johnny Mercer.

Believin’ It has already won acclaim from Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, who says: “The marvellous and enticing Claire Martin has only deepened her connection to music and the heart as the years go by. This collection proves her dedication to music. Sister is so real and … unencumbered. I for one have fallen more in love with her … ‘A Little More Each Day.’”

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Film Thu 27 Jun 2 pm

Ropetackle Cinema Matinee: Colette

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Admn: £4

COLETTE

‘a thoroughly entertaining biopic and an overdue testament to Kiera Knightley’s underrated gifts’

It’s 1892 France. Struggling self-important writer Willy (Dominic West) woos naïve country girl Colette (Knightley). After their marriage she is transplanted to the artistic and intellectual splendour of Paris where they struggle for money. Willy, feeling the financial strain, sets her to work writing novels based on her school days which he spices up with a little Sapphic subtext. When the novels become huge hits, Willy takes all the credit, squandering the spoils on prostitutes and property. Colette’s fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal restraints, revolutionise literature, fashion and sexual expression. She became the most celebrated female author in French history.

Cert 15 duration 111 mins

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Music Thu 27 Jun 8 pm

Bad Influence

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Admn: £15

This group of blues rockers was formed by Val Cowell (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Richard Hayes (lead/slide guitar) in 1986. Since then, they’ve been the driving force of a band that have played festivals, headlined the Marquee Club, and supported Status Quo on tour. with a rhythm section that includes bass player Peter Stround (Buddy Whittington/Papa George) and drummer Clive Jenner (The Proclaimers/Groove Armada), the band always leaves their audiences handsomely entertained.

Bad Influence lay down their own brand of grounded blues of both originals and cover songs that span artists from Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo, Dixie Chicks and Etta James, to Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac, with hints of country rockin’ blues.

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Film Fri 28 Jun 11 am

My First Cinema: We’re Going On a Bear Hunt

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Admn: £3: Adults free

My First Cinema

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT

Come and join Stan, Katie, Rosie, Max, the baby and Rufus the dog as they go on an adventure through swirling whirling snowstorms, thick oozy mud and big dark forests in search of bears.

Cert U Duration 30 mins

Friday 28th June /11.00am /£3.00 but adults and babies free

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Music Fri 28 Jun 8 pm

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years

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Admn: £24.50

Seventh Avenue Art presents: Simon and Garfunkel Through the Years.

Critically acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years returns in 2019 with an all new production. Featuring a full live band, moving video footage and stunning vocal harmonies, this spectacular concert takes audiences on a journey through songs and history of Simon and Garfunkel.

“One of the greatest tribute shows anywhere in the world” – Stuart Cameron, BBC and ITV Broadcaster

The show is a celebration of the incredible rise to fame of two boys from Queens, New York who would go on to become the most successful folk-rock duo of the 1960s, selling 38 million albums in the US alone and winning 10 Grammy Awards. In 1981 they performed to over half a million people in their home town of New York and in 1990 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Collectively known as Bookends, Dan Haynes and Pete Richards who, like their idols met in high school and began singing together from an early age, have been fronting Simon & Garfunkel Through The Years since its creation in 2011 and were championed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as being one of the best vocal groups touring today.

Alongside stops in London’s West End, the show has toured extensively in the UK, Europe and United States and has performed consecutive sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014 with concerts being described as ‘simply breathtaking’.

“A masterpiece” – BBC Radio

Hear all the hits such as The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and the iconic Bridge Over Troubled Water as well as hits from Paul Simon’s solo career such as Call Me Al, Kodachrome and 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover in this unmissable show.

Don’t miss your chance to see Simon and Garfunkel Through The Years.

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Music Sat 29 Jun 8 pm

The Congo All Stars – Soukous Dance Party

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Admn: £15

African Night Fever Presents:

Formerly known as Soukous Kumbera and fronted by the formidable Koko Kayinda, the African champion of conga players, the Congo All Stars are a group of talents ranging from the days of OK Jazz, Papa Wemba and Kofi Olaminde to Kanda Bongoman. The group combine modern day Soukous music with a touch of innovation by blending the sounds of Africa in a cocktail of rhythms that makes their music truly danceable and fun for all. Join them for a musical journey of the sounds of Congo and its Soukous and rumba rhythms with melodic mesmerising guitar riffs accompanied by tantalising dance moves.

The night will feature African Night Fever DJs for a true party atmosphere. Limited seating.

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Music Fri 5 Jul 8 pm

South Coast Soul Revue Summer Show

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Admn: £15

When Eddie Cochran sang “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues”, he hadn’t heard South Coast Soul Revue and their happiness-inducing, hi-energy blend of summertime soul and feelgood funk!

With the sensational Ruby and Danny providing vocals, the funky horns of Laurent and Tommy, and a rhythm section reminiscent of Motown’s Funk Brothers, you are guaranteed a great night of live music.

Dancing is optional – but highly recommended!

Limited seating.

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Music Sat 6 Jul 7.30 pm

Sussex School of Song presents: An Evening of Popular Classics

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Admn: £14

Come and listen to your favourite arias, songs, duets, ensembles from the world of opera and operetta to the lighter side of classical music. The team of professional singers include Yvonne Patrick/Soprano, Louise Crane/Mezzo Soprano (pictured), two soloists from the successful Gilbert & Sullivan concerts, Mark Luther/Tenor & Darren Jones/Baritone who have sung for many of the UK major opera companies including Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, English National Opera, Opera North, Welsh National Opera, D’Oyly Carte Opera Company and abroad in North America, Berlin and Cologne.

They will be accompanied by professional pianists Jennifer Carter, Stephen Rose & Joe Ward and the evening will also include popular piano solos.

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Music Sun 7 Jul 11 am

Mike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast, feat. Bjorn McAteer Dahlberg

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Admn: £12

Ropetackle’s regular Sunday morning jazz-fest is legendary, as is its host, the inimitable Mike Hatchard. Every show features one or more well-known music personality for a cool and quirky couple of hours’ entertainment. Buy your coffee and pastry at the bar, take a seat, and start your Sunday the right way.

Featuring saxophonist Bjorn McAteer Dahlberg with Oz Dechaine (bass) and Darren Beckett (drums.)

About Bjorn:

Björn McAteer Dahlberg is a Swedish musician now living in the UK. He holds a Master of Education in Music specialising in Jazz Saxophone from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and plays all kinds of saxophones and clarinet. His swing band, Björn and the Brothers of Rhythm, have been the house band for the swing dance festival Jumping at the Seaside in Brighton since 2015 and they also play regularly at the 1066 jazz club.

He portrayed Lester Young in the jazz musical “My Friend Lester” that was performed 3 years running at the Brighton Fringe and around the country.

He is often seen playing with many of the Brighton swing bands including Harry’s Tricks, Flash Mob Jazz and the Swing Ninjas.

Since moving to Hastings, he has become very involved with the music scene there, joining the bands of Dr Savage, Rufus Stone and the Hot Taps. Apart from being a jazz musician, Björn, being true to his Swedish roots, also plays the part of Benny Andersson in The Show – A Tribute to ABBA, touring worldwide.

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Film Thu 11 Jul 6.50 p.m.

Madame Butterfly

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Admn: £12

Spend a evening “at the opera” as we present Madam Butterfly on the big screen.

Puccini’s Japanese tragedy Madam Butterfly is given a ravishing production by The Royal Opera. Its alluring imagery of Japan from the 19th-century European Imagination heightens the intense clash of East and West. When the American naval officer Pinkerton seduces the young ‘Butterfly’ Cio-Cio-San, he seems to promise every happiness – but his cruel abandonment leads to her tragic self-sacrifice.

Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera, is renowned for his interpretations of Puccini, and conducts an exceptionally fine cast with the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

Powerful performances show why Madam Butterfly remains one of the all-time operatic favourites.

The event begins with a brief talk at 6.50pm with the screening at 7pm. There will be a 20 minute interval with an estimated finish of 10.15pm.

Cio-Cio San – Ermonela Jaho
Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton – Marcelo Puente
Goro Carlo Bosi
Sharpless Scott Hendricks
Suzuki Elizabeth DeShong
Bonze Jeremy White
Kate Pinkerton Emily Edmonds
Imperial Commissioner Gyula Nagy
Prince Yamadori Yuriy Yurchuk
Orchestra of The Royal Opera House
Royal Opera Chorus
Conductor Antonio Pappano
Stage Director Moshe Leiser/ Patrice Caurier

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Kids Fri 12 Jul 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £5/£4/£2

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Film Fri 12 Jul 7.30 pm

Ropetackle Cinema Blockbuster: A Star is Born

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Admn: £6

A STAR IS BORN

‘I don’t know what love is’

A musician helps a young singer find fame even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.

A story as old as time in this fourth remake of the old classic. With passionate directing and acting throughout, wonderful music and a gripping portrayal of the rags to riches storyline, this film is a thoroughly entertaining and memorable watch that flies by and is over too soon.

Directed by and starring Bradley Cooper and starring Lady Gaga in bravura performances.

Cert 15 duration 136 mins

BAFTA Original Music.

Friday 12th July / 7.30 pm / £6.00

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Music Sat 13 Jul 8 pm

The Alter Eagles

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Admn: £18

The Alter Eagles are an experienced, authentic Eagles tribute band. Formed in 2003, they perform the whole repertoire of Eagles tracks, from tasteful country rock – complete with full harmonies – through to hard-rocking numbers, showcasing the Eagles’ trademark duelling electric guitars. The current set comprises material from 35 years of Eagles’ performances, up to and including 2007’s Long Road Out Of Eden.

Lauded for their accuracy, the Alter Eagles are a tribute to the Eagles, pure and simple and in a typical two hour set play many of the band’s greatest hits, including Hotel California, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, How Long, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy and One Of These Nights.

“Truly rocking….an audio illusion of the highest calibre.”

“Their performance of the Eagles’ music was superb and the standing ovation from the packed audience was truly deserved.”

“Being ardent fans of the Eagles since the 70s, we were thrilled to hear their renditions of songs such as Take It Easy, Desperado and Hotel California...absolutely excellent.”

The Alter Eagles are:

Steve McCormack (vocals, guitars)
Jay Stezaker (vocals, guitars)
Al Tomkins (keyboards, guitars, vocals)
Rob Beattie (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals)
Mike Bradley (guitars, vocals)
Matt Hobson (drums and percussion)

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Film Tue 16 Jul 7.30 pm

Ropetackle Cinema: Summer Film chosen by Richard Durrant: Moonrise Kingdom

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Admn: £6

Ropetackle Cinema presents
Richard Durrant’s Summer Film
Moonrise Kingdom

Warm, whimsical and poignant, immaculately framed and beautifully
acted, Moonrise Kingdom presents director Wes Anderson at his
idiosyncratic best.

Set in an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965,
this film tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a
secret pact and run away together into the wilderness.

Our revered and respected patron, the guitarist Richard Durrant, always
chooses films that have a very special appeal. His annual, pre-film talk
(guitar in hand) is always an event in itself and is not to be missed.

Cert PG
Duration 94 mins.

Tuesday 16 th July / 7.30pm / £6.00

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Music Thu 18 Jul 8 pm

Steve Rodgers and Band plus support

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Admn: £12

Steve Rodgers, singer/songwriter, completed a much-anticipated first album in 2017. Produced by Ken Nelson (Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Paolo Nutini) mixed by Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse), the album was a huge hit, with songs that reflect his passion for life’s depth, mystery and wonder, recorded with his band of like-minded musicians. Critics compare his music to a mix of Jack Johnson, Paolo Nutini and Cat Stevens.

At 14, he began to write his own songs on guitar and piano. He started a band, the Lost Sons of Davros, with his friends at 17, and they later became Boa. Boa created two great albums: their first single Duvet was the title track to the Japanese multi award- winning animation series Manga ‘Lain – Serial Xperiments’. They toured the States, the UK and after much enjoyment, Steve decided to follow his own path.

He has guested at Wembley for Bad Company, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry and the Robert Randolph Band.

Tours have included support slots for Bad Company in the UK and Japan and he has had his own headline dates in the UK and Canada. Steve has also supported The Deborah Bonham Band and Midge Ure on their respective tours in the UK and Europe. A new album is due out this year.

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Film Thu 18 Jul 2 pm

Ropetackle Cinema Matinee: Blues Brothers

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Admn: £4

THE BLUES BROTHERS

‘Nuff said, watch it and love it – the show that really hits the road’

Jake Blues, just out of prison, puts together his old band to go on a
Mission of God to save the Catholic home where he and his brother
Elwood were raised.

Fabulous dancing and the music in this film is outstanding with roles for
Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles and
more…

Stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd

Cert 15 duration 133 mins

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Music Fri 19 Jul 8 pm

Richard Durrant Summer Special

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Admn: £18/£16 concs/£5 under 18

£18, £16 concs., £5 18 & under
Maverick guitarist Richard Durrant kicks off the silly season with a fun-packed musical celebration of the summer holidays. Sun-drenched guitar repertoire basks contentedly alongside virtuoso ukulele music, songs and unpredictable musical offerings. With surprise guests

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Kids Fri 19 Jul 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £5/£4/£2

Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents/carers: 2 shows

Actress and mum Hannah Summers brings classic and modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play. Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones’ imaginations run free.

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Music Sat 20 Jul 8 pm

James Taylor Quartet

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Admn: £22

The JTQ has evolved into one of the most exciting and well-respected touring bands in the UK. With numerous albums to its name, ‘prolific’ is an understatement, with albums touching genres as diverse as jazz, funk, soul, rock, and even rap, not to mention a handful of library albums in between.

Each album is an absolute must for any Hammond fan: James’s playing provides a solid and accomplished lead as always. Live, the band is explosive, with a breath-taking, diverse and unmatched back catalogue.

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Kids Sun 21 Jul 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £5/£4/£2

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Kids Tue 23 Jul 11 am & then 2 pm

Lyngo Theatre presents: There and Back Again – An Odyssey - 2 SHOWS!!

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Admn: Adults £6; Kids £6

TICKET PRICES: £8 adult, £6 child, £25 family of 4

Follow CBeebies Patrick Lynch as he uses a pioneering mix of live cinema and theatre to take you on a thrilling ride across the magical world of ancient Greece.

With miniature sets, he directs the lights, camera and action in front of your eyes to show the famous battles, floating islands, one-eyed giants and angry Gods that make up Ulysees’ 20-year struggle to get back home.

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Kids Tue 23 Jul 11 am & then 2 pm

Lyngo Theatre presents: There and Back Again – An Odyssey: 2 SHOWS!!

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Admn: £8/£6

TICKET PRICE: £8 adult, £6 child, £25 family of 4

Follow CBeebies Patrick Lynch as he uses a pioneering mix of live cinema and theatre to take you on a thrilling ride across the magical world of ancient Greece.

With miniature sets, he directs the lights, camera and action in front of your eyes to show the famous battles, floating islands, one-eyed giants and angry Gods that make up Ulysees’ 20-year struggle to get back home.

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Film Thu 25 Jul 2 pm

Ropetackle Cinema Matinee: King of Thieves

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Admn: £4

KING OF THIEVES

Based on infamous true events, a famous thief, Brian Reader (Sir
Michael Caine) pulls together a band of misfit criminals to plot the
biggest bank heist in British history. They manage to escape with
allegedly over £200 million worth of stolen jewels and money. As the police investigation begins, the cracks between the eccentric gang members begin to show.
Also starring Michael Gambon, Ray Winstone, Jim Broadbent and Tom
Courtenay… a feast of mature male stars.

Cert 15 duration 108 mins
Thursday 25 th July / 2.00pm / £4

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Music Thu 25 Jul 8 pm

The Noise Next Door: Edinburgh Festival Special

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Admn: £15

Eleven-time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought-after comedy club headliners are back with a brand new show of jaw-dropping songs, side-splitting scenes and finely tuned anarchy.

Come and join the boys for a one-off night of hysterical off-the-cuff chaos and once-in-a-lifetime comedy curiosities before they head off to Edinburgh. The Noises cut their teeth at Ropetackle and we are delighted to have them back again after their sold-out show in March.

“Comedy gold” The Guardian

“Immaculately well-executed” The Times

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Comedy Fri 26 Jul 8 pm

The Treason Show

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Admn: £16

It’s the summer special edition! Featuring our trademark scatter-gun comedy satire with parody songs and local gags galore. Plus all your favourite regulars: Wolfgang and Claudy in der Speilen Schau, Fux News and the best Donald Trump in the business. Written by a team of over 30 writers, chillax with a drink and laugh your way through the silly season

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Film Fri 26 Jul 11 am

My First Cinema: Little Wolf’s Book of Badness

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Admn: £3: Adults free

My First Cinema:

LITTLE WOLF’S BOOK OF BADNESS

He washes his paws, brushes his teeth and goes to bed early. In the
morning he is packed off to his uncle BigBad’s Cunning College to learn
the Nine Rules of Badness and hopefully win a Badness Badge.

Duration 24 mins

Friday 26 th July / 11.00am / £3.00 but adults and babies free

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Music Sat 27 Jul 8 pm

Michael Messer’s Mitra

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Admn: £14/£12 friends

“The most exciting and creative blues innovation I have heard in years!” David Freeman, Jazz FM

Mitra (pronounced ‘meetra’) is a trio comprising British Blues innovator and slide guitarist, Michael Messer, Hindustani slide guitar maestro from India, Manish Pingle, and London-based tabla master, Gurdain Singh Rayatt.

This is more than another meeting of musicians from different cultures; it is a band with a successful album and its own unique sound, an exhilarating and highly accessible fusion of Blues and Hindustani classical music.

The album Call Of The Blues released in 2016, was immediately picked up by the blues, folk and world music media, getting worldwide radio airplay and press coverage in more than 40 countries and hitting No.1 in the iTunes blues chart.

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Film Tue 30 Jul 2 pm

Family Film: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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Admn: £4

Ropetackle Cinema Family Film

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD

‘Who will change the future?’
To thwart Grindelwald’s plans to raise pure blood wizards to rule over all
non-magical beings, Dumbledore enlists the help of Magizoologist Newt
Scamander who agrees to help (though he’s unaware of the dangers
that lie ahead). This a seductively beautiful film populated by astonishing
creatures, gorgeous period production and exquisite costuming.

Cert 12A duration 134 mins

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Kids Fri 2 Aug 11 am

Ropetackle Cinema: Tortoise and the Hare (Bite Size Ballet)

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Admn: £6

BITESIZE BALLET: a fantastic introduction to cinema and the arts for
young audiences.

Northern Ballet’s Bite Sized Ballets – a series of three ballets aimed at 2
to 7 year olds – are the perfect way for your little ones to enjoy the magic
of dance, music and story telling on the big screen

Three classic stories are brought to life by Nn Ballet’s amazing dancers
in colourful and entertaining films made especially for children. The
narrator encourages little ones to get up in their seats to interact while
they enjoy the ballets.

And, before each of the ballets, meet Elephant, Monkey and Polar Bear
from the animated series Jungle Beat, and join in their hilarious
adventures before the ballets begin.

Tortoise and the Hare duration 50 mins

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Music Fri 2 Aug 8 pm

Le Vent Du Nord

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Admn: £18 seated/££16.50 stand

A driving force in progressive folk

Festival favourites and Ropetackle regulars, Le Vent du Nord are a Quebec-based group that never fail to delight crowds with their glorious mix of foot-tapping guitar, accordion, piano, bass, hurdy-gurdy and wonderful four-part harmonies. they deliver catchy songs and tunes, inspired and influenced by Quebec traditional folk styles with well-polished musical arrangements that simply enhance this uplifting repertoire.

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Music Fri 2 Aug 8 pm

Dervish

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Admn: £20

Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 29 years. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish president and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China. Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers AND TV presenter, Cathy Jordan. The Guardian newspaper wrote: “Dervish are simply brilliant…they carry Irish history with them.”

Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.

They are regular visitors to the UK, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fan-base stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia. They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish president on overseas visits. In May 2004 the band were also awarded by Freedom of the City of Sligo County Council. Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!

Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!

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Music Sun 4 Aug 11 am

Mike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast feat. Saxophonist Duncan Lamont JR

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Admn: £12

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Film Tue 6 Aug 2 pm

Family Film: The Grinch

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Admn: £4

Ropetackle Cinema Family Film
THE GRINCH

‘A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville’
The Whos have decided they are going to make Christmas three times
bigger, brighter and noisier this year. Determined to preserve his peace
and quiet, the Grinch plans to steal Christmas by dressing as Santa
Claus on Christmas Eve and even trapping a lackadaisical reindeer to
pull his sleigh….

Cert U Duration 86 mins

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Kids Wed 7 Aug 11 am & then 2 pm

Young Herbert’s House of Horror: 2 showings - spoken word

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Admn: £7.50 ind/£24 family x 4

Half Moon Theatre presents: Young Herbert is a little horror. Living on a boat should be the ideal life for a wannabe pirate, but the boat’s grounded until Herbert can learn to tidy his cabin, eat his greens and be more polite. A big storm brews when Herbert is sent home from school and Mum calls on Great Uncle Albatross – navy captain and scourge of all pirates – to warn him of the dangers of rebellion.

But who is Great Uncle Albatross and do his cautionary tales really have the power to make Young Herbert behave? Or will they just give Young Herbert the horrors? .

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Kids Fri 9 Aug 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows @ 11.30 & 1.30

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Admn: £5/£4/£2

Actress and mum Hannah Summers brings classic and modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play. Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones’ imaginations run free.

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Film Tue 13 Aug 2 pm

Ropetackle Family Film: Ralph Breaks the Internet

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Admn: £4

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET

Six years after saving the Arcade from Turbo’s vengeance, the Sugar
Rush Arcade cabinet has broken, forcing Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope
to travel to the Internet via the newly installed Wi-Fi router in Litwak’s
Arcade to retrieve the piece capable of saving the game.

Cert PG
duration 112 min

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Kids Fri 16 Aug 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows @ 11.30 & 1.30

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Music Sat 17 Aug 8 pm until Tue 20 Aug

The Blunter Brothers

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Admn: £15

“Played a great gig with the Blunter Brothers last week. Nice camaraderie between the guys, and a good vibe.” Pee Wee Ellis, James Brown’s sax player

The Blunter Brothers started playing live in 1989 and have become established as one of the premiere ‘Revue’ acts in the country. They cover all the hits from artists such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield, Earth, Wind and Fire, The Average White Band and many more.

This gig is an opportunity to see an old-school band playing classic tracks. The five-piece horn section is amazing,

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Music Sun 18 Aug 8 pm

The Old Hot Club Tour

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Admn: £16

“She has a fantastic voice – her band makes me want to dance… they have that magical element which it’s almost impossible to put your finger on!” Jools Holland

Sara Spade presents a brand-new show featuring songs from her latest album whilst also performing early 20th Century music from Hot Jazz to Hot Club. There’s stories and songs about some of our favourite golden era jazz singers and a toe dipped into vintage comedy to uplift and delight you so you are guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart.

Sara’s first album Boy Next Door was aired on BBC Radio 2 by Jools Holland and other fans include Hank Marvin, Rob Da Bank and Paul Heaton to name but a few. Hailed as “Britain’s New Age Vintage Nightingale”, Sara Spade takes everything wonderful about vintage music and wraps it up in her own inimitably light hearted and irreverent style. Look forward to laughs and above all, enjoying Sara’s beautiful music.

“If you haven’t seen or heard Sara Spade & The Noisy Boys you haven’t lived. Hear them. See them. As soon as possible.” Hank Marvin

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Film Tue 20 Aug 2 pm

Ropetackle Family Film: Smallfoot

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Admn: £4

SMALLFOOT

‘Not every legend is a tall tale’
A yeti called Migo is convinced that a human known only as Smallfoot is
real and sets out to prove to his tribe, with the help of Meechee and the
S.E.S. (Smallfoot Evidential Society), that humans do really exist.
Cert PG duration 96 mins

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Film Thu 22 Aug 2 pm

Family Film: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

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Admn: £4

THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS

‘How the West Was Won – more or less’
A singing gunslinger, a bank robber, a travelling impresario, an elderly
prospector, a wagon train and a perverse pair of bounty hunters. Six
tales of life and violence – interesting, funny, sad, excellent, musical and
what’s more thoroughly enjoyable, set in bleak hard country, a land of
parched desert and pinched, pallid faces. Beautiful cinematography.

Directed by the Coen Brothers

Cert 15 duration 133 mins

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Music Thu 22 Aug 8 pm

Lucky Petersen feat. Tamara Tramell

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Admn: £17.00

Legendary American Bluesman Lucky Peterson, master of the blues guitar and the Hammond B3, celebrates his 50th Anniversary of performing professionally this year. He was born in Buffalo, NY in 1964, the son of James Peterson, a renowned blues guitarist and owner of The Governor’s Inn, a popular roadhouse club in the city and regular stop for some of the most famous bluesmen of the day. With all of the incredible talent and music going through the club, Little Lucky Peterson, as they called him then, learned very early in his life that his true calling was music, and in particular the Blues!

By the age of three, Little Lucky Peterson gave his first concert and, instead of going out and playing with the other children, was hanging around the club learning from and starting to play with the numerous artists that passed through. One of the top artists of the day – Willie Dixon recognised his talent and produced Lucky’s first album when he was only five years old. “Our Future” released on the label “Today/Perception Records”.

Invitations immediately started to pour in for him to perform live on national TV from such major television programmes such as: “The Ed Sullivan Show”, “The Tonight show” and “What’s my line” With this first album Little Lucky managed to reach out and grab the attention of the whole country with a hit song written for him by his father “1-2-3-4” a cover version of James Browne’s big hit “Please, Please, Please”. The rest, as they say, is history!

In his teenage years Lucky played guitar and keyboards, touring and recording with such notable artists as: Etta James, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Little Milton, Otis Rush, Kenny Neil and others. He has always been a big hit with audiences even when

In the early 90s, Lucky started to record his own albums on such prestigious labels as; Alligator Records, Verve, Gitane, Universal, Dreyfus, JSP Records, and others and has since spent his years touring extensively – worldwide – with his group – The Organization – playing his own original style of contemporary blues, fusing soul, R&B, gospel and rock and roll.

In March 2018, Lucky Peterson was nominated alongside, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo and Robert Cray, by JAZZ FM in the UK for the year’s “Best Blues Act” award.

This latest show features a talented singer from Texas, who is also Lucky Peterson’s wife, – Tamara Tramell – she performs a fascinating mix of southern soul and modern R&B which manages to also combine both tough bluesy edges and a pop sassiness – a truly unique artist!

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Film Fri 23 Aug 11 am

Ropetackle Cinema: Elves and the Shoemaker (Bite size Ballet)

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Admn: £6

Ropetackle Cinema presents
BITESIZE BALLET for 2 to 7 year olds
Elves and the Shoemaker

duration 53 mins/ Friday 23 rd August / 11.00am / £6.00

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Kids Tue 27 Aug 2 pm

Family Film: Incredibles 2

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Admn: £4

Love this film? You need to see it on the big screen!

Super-heroism is still illegal but the Parr family is not going to stay at
home with the menace around of a new super villain, Screensaver, who
is wreaking havoc with his mind control abilities. Elastigirl must solve the
mystery of this enemy who has malevolent designs on the world.

Cert PG. Duration: 118 mins

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Film Wed 28 Aug 7.30 pm

Ropetackle Cinema Blockbuster: BlackKKlansman

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Admn: £6

BLACKkKLANSMAN
‘This film had me thinking about what I had seen for a long, long time
afterwards…and I am still thinking about it’
Based on true events, this film is a provocative evocation of American
race relations. In the midst of America’s 1970s civil rights movement, the
first black detective on the Colorado Springs Police Department
infiltrates the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan and convinces his Jewish
colleague to go undercover as a white supremacist.
Directed by Spike Lee and starring John David Washington and Adam
Driver, the film won a BAFTA for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Cert 15 duration 135 mins

Wednesday 28th August / 7.30pm / £6.00

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Kids Thu 29 Aug 11am, 1pm, 3pm

A Magical Tale of the Sea showing at 11am, 1pm, 3pm

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Admn: £8

Spending time with Granny Pearl is always magical with her tales of the sea and this summer holiday we’re off to visit her down by the seaside. There’s always been something fishy about her and on a special boat trip along the coast with the family we’ll hear the story of this special granny with a secret…

This interactive performance mixing live guitar, song and crafts is for anyone who loves the sea, stories and surprises!

Suitable for ages 5yrs and up.

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Film Fri 30 Aug 11 am & then 2 pm

Ropetackle Cinema: Three Little Pigs (Bite Size Ballet): 11am & 2 pm

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Admn: £6

Ropetackle Cinema presents
BITESIZE BALLET for 2 to 7 year olds
Three Little Pigs
duration 43 mins / Friday 30 th August / 11.00am & then 2pm / £6.00

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Music Fri 30 Aug 8 pm

Blues, Rock, SEATED Geoff Achison + the UK Souldiggers

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Admn: £15

£15 advance and £17 on the door

Multi-award-winning Australian singer/songwriter/guitarist Geoff Achison returns to the UK in 2019 for his 20th Anniversary Tour and the release of a new album recorded with the UK Souldiggers.

From the deep south of Australia, Geoff’s exciting blend of raw blues and funky grooves has created scores of devoted fans around the world. He was chosen as one of the “Top Ten Hottest New Guitarists” by Guitar Player Magazine and included in the “Top 100+ Guitarists You Should Know” roster. A versatile artist who can deliver a complete show with nothing more than his soulful voice and virtuoso acoustic guitar style, Geoff is also a highly-regarded electric guitarist compared favorably to Jeff Beck and Warren Haynes. He delivers the full blues-rock experience with his outstanding combo, The UK Souldiggers comprised of: internationally-acclaimed drummer SAM KELLY, keys man PAUL JOBSON and ANDY HODGE on bass

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Music Sat 31 Aug 8 pm

It Had to Be Two – A Musician’s Guide to a Happy Marriage

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Admn: £15

Paul Cavaciuti & Nadine André are both successful performing musicians in their own right, and are happily married – most of the time. Following the great examples in love set out by the likes of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael and Beethoven, Nadine & Paul take the audience through a journey of how to live in perfect harmony, both on and off the stage.

This is the first ever public performance of their special recipe, tried and tested over 10 years: Take one classical pianist and one jazz drummer and mix well. Throw in a piano, drum set, a pinch of kazoo and a handful of song. Leave to simmer before serving with a chilled glass of Chopin.

Two Different Musical Worlds
It Had To Be Two is a duo; a marriage of two heads, two hearts and four hands. What started as an interrupted practice session of classical pianist Nadine André by her jazz drummer husband Paul Cavaciuti, quickly grew into an intriguing new project; an act exploring the coming together of two very different musical worlds.

The realisation that Bach grooves and Chopin swings roused great excitement in the Cavaciuti household. Paul’s breadth of experience as an international jazz drummer and percussionist, playing regularly with ensembles as diverse as The David Gordon Trio and the London Chamber Orchestra, gives his interpretations of music by the great Classical composers creates a unique pulse, and provides a completely new way to experience them. Nadine’s ease and versatility at the piano comes from a long and busy career as a soloist and chamber musician, and her fluid and vibrant renditions of works by Debussy, Beethoven and Rachmaninoff, among others, are all imaginatively and expertly accompanied by Paul.

Coupled with their classical innovation, Paul and Nadine also share a love of early jazz, and decided to make this music an integral part of their show. Most songs written in America between 1920 and 1940 are about love, and the duo noticed early on that they were naturally injecting their performances of these numbers with comical references to their own relationship. There is a certain irony to this show, as Paul and Nadine weave together music by the romantically-challenged songwriters of 20th century America and European classical composers with their disastrous love lives, all to provide their audiences with fine examples of how to live “happily ever after”.

What could possibly go wrong?

For full individual biographies, please visit paulcav.com and nadineandre.com

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Music Sun 1 Sep 11 am

Mike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast

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Admn: £12

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Spoken Word Tue 3 Sep 7.30 pm

Let’s Get Quizzical 4

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Admn: £12; £10 film club member

The ever popular light hearted and great fun annual film quiz which, as is
promised every year, in no way expects you to be a film buff. We provide
the props – questions, pencil and paper etc – and you provide some (or
even all) the answers! There will be prizes – also some new challenges
this year promises Colin, our quiz master extraordinaire. And, as several
quiz goers last year remarked ‘the delicious buffet just gets better.’
What’s not to enjoy?
Join us and have a really enjoyable evening in a relaxed, convivial
atmosphere.
Tables of four but if you come on your own or in smaller groups, you will
be seated with other like-minded people.
Tuesday 3 rd September doors open 7.00 start 7.30pm £12.00 includes
buffet

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Music Thu 5 Sep 8 pm

Tannara

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Admn: £12

Bold, creative, and original: Tannara have established themselves as one of the UK’s most interesting and unique contemporary folk groups. Since their formation in 2014, they’ve covered considerable musical ground. With a background in Scotland’s native traditions, their ceaseless musical development is a melting pot of ideas, genres and sounds: from indie rock to electronica, as well as Scotland’s vibrant and diverse folk scene.

Unafraid to experiment, Tannara’s music is punchy and clean, riotous and gritty, tender and honest. On fiddle, harp, guitar, accordion and vocals, Tannara create a musical world that is uniquely theirs.

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Film Fri 6 Sep 2 pm

Ropetackle Cinema Matinee: The Odd Couple

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Admn: £4

Ropetackle Cinema Matinee
THE ODD COUPLE

Compulsive neatnik Felix is allergic and fastidious. Best friend,
incorrigibly sloppy Oscar, is a slob who plays poker. When Felix is
thrown out of his house by his wife, he gravitates to Oscar’s apartment
but within days the mismatched pair is on the verge of mutual murder!
Written by Neil Simon with an irresistible double act by Walter Matthau
and Jack Lemmon, this classic comedy lights up the big screen.

Cert PG duration 105 mins

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Music Fri 6 Sep 8 pm

South Coast Soul Revue Fundraiser ft. The Frank Greene Band and Lindsey Oliver

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Admn: £20

The South’s most soulful funksters are putting on a show to raise much-needed funds for Ropetackle. Expect the usual blend of belting voices, excellent musicianship and a non-stop party atmosphere. Sing, dance and be merry – and all for a good cause.

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Music Sat 7 Sep 8 pm

Hits of 69

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Admn: £15

After a triumphant sold-out gig celebrating No.1’s of 1968, the Brighton Beach Boys are back to play the hits of 69.

1969 saw David Bowie release Space Oddity, nine days before Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon, the legendary Woodstock music festival was held in the USA, Monty Python formed, B&Q first opened, the Raleigh Chopper bike was launched, the dealth penalty was abolished in the UK, QE2 made her maiden voyage, Violet and Daisy Hilton, the conjoined twins born in Brighton and made famous Hollywood film freaks, died, the halfpenny ceased to be legal tender and it also marked the birth of the Internet!

No.1’s in the UK hit parade included ‘I heard it Through The Grape Vine’, ‘Get Back’, ‘Sugar, Sugar’, ‘Honky Tonk Woman’, ‘Something in the Air’, among other great songs.

The Band includes Glen Richardson, Steve Wrigley, Charlotte Glasson and Adrian Marshall. Come along and sing along!

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Kids Sun 8 Sep 2pm to 5pm

Tot Rockin’ Beats Presents: Back to the Old School Family-Friendly Rave

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Admn: £11; £9; £7

SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2019 - STARTS 2PM-5PM
TICKET PRICE: £11 adults, £9 child £7 over 65's

Back by popular demand, a funky three-hour festival for fun-loving families.

TotRockinBeats returns to Shoreham to take you back to the old-school with three hours and three rooms packed with all things bright and beautiful. Celebrate that 90’s feeling with a mix of pop, dance, jungle, hip hop and indie classics that made the decade so much fun.

Fancy dress is actively encouraged, so dig out those Spice Girls, Oasis, Wu-Tang-Clan and raving inspired outfits that will make other parents give you high-fives and your kids disown you.

Featuring live entertainment | Soft Play | Streetdancers | Lego | Games | Face painting + much more

Licensed bar available

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Kids Fri 13 Sep 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows @ 11.30 & 1.30

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Admn: £5/£4/£2

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Music Fri 13 Sep 8 pm

Hatful of Rain

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Admn: £14

Hatful of Rain are a British roots music outfit with US and UK influences. In 2018, they released their third full-length record – Songs of the Lost and Found. Chloe, Fred and Phil perform around a single mic, creating a compelling visual spectacle as they interweave musical breaks and harmonies. The Hatfuls take song-writing very seriously; their most recent work the tale of The Battle of Boars Head – on the eve of the Somme over a thousand Sussex men were killed and wounded to divert the German forces. It makes a compelling video.

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Music Sat 14 Sep 8 pm

Sharon Shannon & Band with Special Guest Seckou Keita

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Admn: £24.00

Legendary Irish accordion maestro Sharon Shannon brings a new live show on UK tour 2019. Joined by her band, Jim Murray acoustic guitar, Jack Maher electric guitar, vocals and Sean Regan, fiddle, percussion and beatbox, Sharon will perform music from her many albums throughout the years, including 2017’s Sacred Earth.

Recorded at Real Worlds Studios and produced by Robert Plant Justin Adams, Sacred Earth features many tracks with African influences and indeed African musicians as collaborators and guests.

Seckou Keita from Senegal playing Kora and percussion was one of the key collaborators. Now Seckou joins Sharon and her band, as a special guest on the Sacred Earth UK tour 2019.

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Comedy Wed 18 Sep 8 pm

Andy Parsons

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Admn: £14.50

“It was the 24th June 2016 and I found myself in a supermarket contemplating a meal deal. I only wanted a sandwich and I only needed a sandwich but given that I could get a snack and a drink for only 5p more it seemed financially irresponsible not to.

“It was the day after the Referendum, and I’d spent so long confused about what was happening to my country that I was in a rush as I took my three items to the lad on the till. He scanned the first two items no problem but the third item he couldn’t get to scan at all. I thought this is going to be a nightmare – there was a queue building up and he looked like he was going to call the supervisor. Then to his credit, he tried to scan it one more time, it wouldn’t scan – so he went ‘bip’ himself and chucked it through. And it was at that moment I thought “Oh, we’ll be alright as a country we will.”

“And we will be alright. Trust me. I’m not a politician.”

As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Q.I. etc. – and repeated on Dave.

Age Guidance: Strictly 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content

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Music Thu 26 Sep 8 pm

Sari Schorr

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Admn: £15

“When Sari Schorr named her debut album, she practically wrote her own press: recorded or live, Sari truly is A Force Of Nature, an unstoppable tsunami that has stormed across the blues/rock world, leaving a trail of shell-shocked cities in her wake.“
– Blues in Britain

Sari’s “overnight” success comes after years trudging the rugged road of life of thehard-working Blues woman. She has risen from humble beginnings, working the music scene in the legendary fierce South Bronx of New York and on Manhattan’s Lower EastSide, to live performances at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, alongside TVshows like Conan O’Brian.

New York-based Sari Schorr initially gained prominence throughout the blues worldafter several years of touring the US and Europe with Blues legend, Joe Louis Walkerand renowned guitarist, Popa Chubby. Schorr was recently inducted into the NewYork Blues Hall of Fame.

In Memphis in January 2015, a chance meeting with legendary record producer MikeVernon (Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Peter Green) movedSari’s career in a more exciting direction. Within 5 minutes of hearing Sari sing heoffered to produce Sari’s debut record. Through Mike’s connection Sari wasimmediately signed to the UK’s leading rock/blues label – Manhaton Records.

Sari has produced 2 albums, her debut album A Force Of Nature and now NeverSay Never. Never Say Never was mixed in Atlanta Georgia by highly regardedproducer Tom Tapley (Elton John, Blackberry Smoke, Counting Crows) Both albumshave received universal critical acclaim for her blustery vocals and emotionally-charged performances.

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Music Thu 26 Sep 8 pm until Sat 26 Oct

Fleetwood Bac

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Admn: £18

Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic ‘Rumours’ line-up.

Over the last few years they have received rave reviews from ‘The Stage’ newspaper, the U.K.s leading Fleetwood Mac fansites, the official Stevie Nicks website; and from ecstatic audiences wherever the band played, wowing audiences as far afield as Dubai, St. Tropez, the Cayman Islands and Monte Carlo, and twice selling out the world-famous Minack Theatre in Cornwall.

Fleetwood Bac have also been rated by The Times newspaper as one of the U.K.’s top 5 tributes, alongside The Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again and the Counterfeit Stones.

Fans include original Mac bassist and biographer Bob Brunning, who joined the band several times on stage, and Peter Green’s official biographer Martin Celmins.

The sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that got the seal of approval from ‘Big Daddy’ Mick, and built up an excellent reputation amongst Mac fans through numerous tours, festival appearances, corporate events and TV and radio slots all over the U.K. and Europe.

Please note this is an all standing gig.

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Music Thu 10 Oct 8 pm

Turin Breaks

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Admn: £22.50

11th October SOLD OUT

10th October – NOW ON SALE!

The esteemed London four-piece Turin Brakes are delighted to announce a UK Acoustic Tour starting Autumn 2019. The band – founder members and former primary school friends Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, along with longtime band-mates Rob Allum and Eddie Myer – are one the finest indie bands of the last two decades.

This is a chance to see Turin Brakes in their first full stripped-back acoustic tour since way back in 2002. They will be playing a range of songs spanning their 20 year career – which includes seven top-40 singles and six top-40 albums with sales over a million worldwide.

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Music Sat 12 Oct 8 pm

Wishbone Ash – 50th Anniversary Tour

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Admn: £25

It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… 50 years of continual touring and recording… and always at the highest level. As Wishbone Ash take their place among an exceptionally rare elite, they’ll be celebrating the occasion with a SPECIALLY EXTENDED SHOW – including back-projections – taking the audience on a unique journey through their illustrious history.

Having sold millions of albums, the band’s iconic twin-guitar sound has become familiar to audiences around the world, with legendary classics such as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword and Blowin’ Free.

Join in the celebrations and become a part of rock history as they mark this incredible anniversary back on home soil in the UK where it all began!

Definitely one not to be missed!

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Music Fri 18 Oct 8 pm

Martin Harley

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Admn: £17.50

+ Full Band

“I’m ready to make a bigger noise… Muddy Waters invented electricity right?”

In 2019, British guitarist and songwriter Martin Harley is making a change. Having created a deep impression on the acoustic blues roots and Americana scene with his last two Nashville recorded albums, his highly anticipated new record finds a new and exciting sound. It is an intimate and gritty analogue album, recorded in a remote chapel deep in the wilds of Pembrokeshire, taking country blues riffs to the electric bottleneck slide guitar, served with sweet vocal harmonies and the driving rhythms of co-producer and drummer Harry Harding (Yola Carter/William the Conqueror).

Through his road-worn song-writing style this record explores hopes and fears for fast changing times, offering gospel like comfort and consolation. The song Roll with the Punches implores the listener not to get dragged down when challenges seem unsurmountable. Coming Home asks questions beyond the end of life and explores freedom from worldly desires.

If success can be measured by growing global demand to attend Martin’s dynamic live performances, then perhaps his touring schedule is proof of that. He recently played to a full house at the Union Chapel in Islington, London and has appeared at Edmonton, Vancouver, Canmore and Calgary Folk Festivals in Canada, Glastonbury Festival, Bestival and Beautiful Days in the UK, numerous European and US tours and events including the Americana Music Association UK’s AmericanaFest in London, The Bluebird in Nashville and Tønder in Denmark.

In 2018, Martin Harley was ranked #16 in the world’s greatest acoustic guitarist poll in Total Guitar Magazine and he was nominated as Instrumentalist of the Year at the Americana Music Association UK Awards.

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Music Fri 25 Oct 8 pm

Gryphon: ReInvention

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Admn: £20

Since their last appearance at Ropetackle last autumn, Gryphon have released an all-new studio album of ‘specially written, previously unheard material – and this comes all of 41 years after their 5th album, way back in 1977.

No-one could ever pigeonhole the legendary and unpredictable Gryphon. They appeared on BBC Radios 1, 2, 3 and 4, all in the same week. Creative, fresh and different, they played prog rock festivals, folk clubs, cathedrals and at the National Theatre.

ReInvention returns to their early connection with Lewis Carroll’s Alice books, where they found their name. Graeme Taylor has set the White Knight’s song ‘A-Sitting on a Gate’ into an epic 11 minute extravaganza .

Brian Gulland provides four new compositions, displaying his wide influences from 20s English humour, through harrowingly massive church organ chordal sequences, New Age recorder, to some strident and stirring full-on electric rock riffs.

Graham Preskett also contributes 4 new compositions, in a mid-70s Gryphon style, adding some Celtic influence, and demonstrating his experience in writing filmic music. Graham is not only invaluable for his writing, but is also a multi-instrumentalist employing his talents on violin, mandolin, harmonica and keyboards with great aplomb.

Singer Dave Oberlé provides creative percussion, whilst alongside founder member, Brian Gulland on bassoon and bass crumhorn, the extraordinarily virtuosic Andy Findon shines on clarinets, saxes and flutes.

So what is Gryphon’s music? It’s just as it always was – imaginative, quirky, dazzling yet full of humour. Every album and gig utilises at least 40 instruments, so the textures are varied and unfamiliar.

Gryphon is the antidote to genres. Whatever you expect, you’ll get something different. Come along on 25th October and see them prove that ReInvention has certainly been worth the wait.

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Music Thu 31 Oct 8 pm

David Ford

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Admn: £16

David Ford is finally happy.

For the first time in twenty years, there is nobody trying to make him famous.

Ford’s journey through the many worlds of the modern music industry has not always been an easy one to navigate. A succession of record labels seduced by his talents have in turn, attempted to sell him as a pop star, a protest singer, an indie hipster, a balladeer and a bluesman.

In reality he might be all of these things.

And none of the above.

It’s complicated.

These days, Ford feels much more at home operating on the fringes of the music business, not trying to be famous, not trying to get rich. It might be an unconventional way to conduct a musical career, but this is not a conventional guy, as evidenced by his most recent album, Animal Spirits, a surprisingly accessible, even soulful collection of songs about economics.

As an artist Ford still defies classification or comparison. Singer-songwriter doesn’t begin to cover it. He writes and performs with fluency across multiple genres, plays every instrument on the stage and even invents new ones to create truly unique recordings and performances. Every live show is different. Ford’s trademark one-man loop machine circus grows more complex and audacious every year, but then he is just as likely to show up with a six-piece band, a string quartet, jazz drummer or a choir and his most recent UK tour proved he can be equally compelling sat in an armchair, playing acoustic guitar and telling stories. The result is a live spectacle described by The Guardian as “unmissable”.

As well as playing sold-out headline shows on both sides of the Atlantic, he has toured with and supported artists such as Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Ray LaMontagne, Aimee Mann, Sara Bareilles, Gomez, Aqualung, Richard Ashcroft, Suzanne Vega, Augustana, Ingrid Michaelson and Jakob Dylan.

It is perhaps as a songwriter that David Ford is held in the highest regard. Often praised for his lyrical dexterity and willingness to tackle matters of politics and current affairs, Rolling Stone commended his “Genuine depth and striking authority”, while The Telegraph described his work as “Smart, angry, witty, emotional songs, delivered with raw-throated passion.” His debut album, I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I’ve Caused, was included in both The Times and Word Magazine‘s top ten albums of the year. His records have achieved number one slots on iTunes and in 2014, he received the French Grammy award for best original song.

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Comedy Sat 2 Nov 8 pm

Robin Ince: Chaos of Delight

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Admn: £14.50

“WHEN SOMEONE WRITES THE HISTORY OF MODERN COMEDY, THEY SHOULD MAKE ROOM FOR ROBIN INCE.” The Guardian

The Cosmic Shambles Network are pleased to announce that, due to public demand, Robin Ince will be adding an extra thirteen dates to his hugely popular Chaos of Delights tour this November.

“ALCHEMIC MIX OF ENTHUSIASM, KNOWLEDGE AND OBSERVATION” «««« Scotsman

In this joyous artist’s manifesto of delight and curiosity Robin mashes up the two cultures of art and science and combines them with a bunch of silly voices in a celebration of the human mind, from Bohemians to Black Holes, Dali to DNA. Another of his much-loved stand up sort of lectures and the perfect antidote to the world around us.

“THE HIGH PRIEST OF THE CURIOUS…A CELEBRATION…YOU’LL EMERGE INFORMED, EDUCATED – AND PROBABLY VALIDATED TOO.” Chortle

Robin Ince is a multiple award winning comedian best known for co-hosting the international smash hit, Rose D’Or and Sony Award winning BBC Radio 4 and podcast series, The Infinite Monkey Cage, with Professor Brian Cox and the acclaimed Book Shambles podcast with Josie Long.

He has been the co-curator and host of some of the most acclaimed live science shows and tours in the UK including Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People, Brian and Robin’s Christmas Compendium of Reason and the hugely popular Space Shambles at the Royal Albert Hall, which he co-hosted with Astronaut Chris Hadfield. This year he is also on a world tour with Professor Brian Cox as part of the show Universal and they have recently finished a sell out arena tour of the UK and Ireland.

Robin’s book I’m a Joke and So Are You was published in October. As well as attaining some great reviews it was also nominated for The Chortle Book Award.

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Music Sat 23 Nov 8 pm

Graham Parker

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Admn: £24.50

Regarded as one of the UK’s most distinguished and original songwriters, Graham Parker is perhaps best known as lead singer of Graham & The Rumour who preceded the arrival of punk rock and new wave. His career has spanned over 40 years and was recently reinvigorated when acclaimed US film producer and director Judd Apatow cast Parker in his hit film ‘This Is 40’, featuring a performance by Graham Parker & The Rumour that signalled the band to reform to play a series of now legendary come back concerts.

Expect songs from early albums with the Rumour, including picks from the re-worked Squeezing Out Sparks solo acoustic 40th anniversary album (released March 2019), his solo career (Cloud Symbols) and tunes from recent Rumour reunion albums.

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Music Sun 24 Nov 8 pm

Chris Wood

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Admn: £15

Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables.

A self-taught musician, composer and song writer, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything he does. Always direct and unafraid to speak his mind, his song writing has been praised for its surgical clarity. He cites his major influence as “Anon”.

His most recent album ‘So Much to Defend’ has received wide critical acclaim and includes reflections on minor league football, empty nest syndrome, learning to swim, Cook-in Sauce and, not least, the Gecko as a metaphor for contemporary society.

Hollow Point; his chilling ballad of the shooting of Jean Charles Menezez, won a BBC Folk Award (he’s won six.) and emphatically secured Wood’s place as a serious speech-master for the unofficial history of England.

Collaborators include Martin Carthy, Dizraeli, Billy Bragg, Andy Cutting, Andy Irvine, Karine Polwart, Jean Francois Vrod, The Imagined Village, Hugh Lupton, Martin Butler and many others.On stage Chris has the air of a craftsman who no longer needs to be precious about his art. Without any apparent effort he reaches deep into an enviable repertoire of songs before revealing another gem.

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Music Thu 28 Nov 8 pm

PLATINUM – The Live Abba Tribute Show: STANDING

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Admn: £26

Book now for PLATINUM’s Christmas Show – A Sparkling Night of ABBA Glam & Glitz

Internationally acclaimed PLATINUM – The Live ABBA Tribute Show are bringing their spectacular theatre show to Ropetackle for the first time. As their theatre shows normally sell out, book early to avoid disappointment!

PLATINUM provide an incredible tribute to one of the greatest music acts of all time. Described by the Evening Standard as “better than the original”, their breathtaking show has to be seen to be believed. PLATINUM have performed around the world for kings and queens, princes and princesses, presidents, top prestigious companies and international festival crowds of up to 30,000 people.

More than just a tribute, with stunning musicianship, their meticulously crafted, electrifying performance will appeal to all ages. This stunning, LIVE show promises an unforgettable evening of singing and dancing!

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Music Fri 29 Nov 8 pm

Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders

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Admn: £22

Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as ‘Bend Me Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice’ are internationally remembered to this day. But if you were paying close attention, you might have picked up a clue in the magnificent ‘Gin House’ as to where Andy’s future musical collaborations would lead.

Since the early days, Andy has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, David Crosby, The Band, Elton John, Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, The Who, BB King, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Joe Satriani, the Bee Gees, Jeff Beck, The Impressions, Lonnie Donegan, Mary J. Blige, Georgie Fame, Bonnie Raitt, Otis Rush, Van Morrison, Chris Barber, Jackson Browne, Bill Wyman, Sheryl Crow, Pete Townshend… and hundreds more.

His first solo album in 24 years Sweet Soulful Music was released late in 2007 followed by The Very Best Of Andy Fairweather Low which was released in the UK in June 2008 and the Live DVD followed hot on its heels.

In fact, Andy has been touring and releasing albums ever since then and has built a strong following. One Live DVD and a three-disc Box Set DVD / Double Live CD which debuted in the Amazon Box Set Top 50 in its very first week of release.

2013 saw Andy and the band opening the shows on Clapton’s European tour headliner The Americana Festival and complete their first tour in Japan with 8 shows in Tokyo. Their UK Autumn 2013 tour in support of the Zone O Tone was so well received that further early Spring dates in 2014 were added in the UK and Germany.

2014 started with the band on Bob Harris’ rock show playing in session and continued with two UK tours, festival appearances, a second tour of Japan and further German touring and a landmark appearance at Bluesfest held at The Royal Albert Hall which was broadcast live on Paul Jones Radio 2 Blues show and the next night they played a show at The New Theatre in Cardiff which was both filmed and recorded and released as a DVD / Double live CD in Autumn 2015.

2015 itself was a year of consolidation as it started with an appearance in January at Celtic Connections Festival, contained two long UK tours, two tours of Germany, another Japan stint, a tour of Ireland and several UK summer festivals and one in Estonia but many people will remember that in May 2015 Andy and the band were the opening act for Eric Clapton’s 70th Birthday tour starting at Madison Square Garden, NYC and ending with a run of seven shows at The Royal Albert Hall.

2016 and 2017 saw more Japanese trips and European tours and a few shows with an extended line up The Hi Riders Soul Revue with extra brass and Hammond organ players throughout the show and 2018 saw a 41-date UK tour with this extended line up with remarkable festival appearances with the extended line up including two drummers

A remarkable band and a remarkable front man ………….. Follow them into 2019!

Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar & Vocals, Dave Bronze – Bass & Vocals,

Paul Beavis – Drums, Nick Pentelow – Sax & Clarinet.

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Music Fri 6 Dec 8 pm

Kast off Kinks

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Admn: £19 seated/£17 standing

“A full house, and a standing ovation. To anyone wondering about going, do not hesitate.” (The Stables, Milton Keynes)

Former members of the legendary 60s band The Kinks, back together playing great music and re-living the good times whilst keeping the songs alive that made them a household name. This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60s & 70s), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80s & 90s and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose).

Expect all the hits: You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, and many more for a great night out.

Not to be missed!

“Nothing short of superb. From start to finish it was filled with hit after hit” (Mad Ferret, Preston)

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