Brighton What's On Guide

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Whats on at Ropetackle Arts Centre

Film Thu 24 Jan 2 pm

Matinee Film: The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
Admn: £3.50

‘a beautiful story of love, friendship and the sadness of friends lost’

Juliet decides to write a book about the Society members’ experiences during the era of Nazi occupied Guernsey. She, enchanted by them and their stories, grows to love and make lifelong friends with them while taking life changing steps of her own along the way.

Cert 12A duration 124 mins

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Music Fri 25 Jan 8 pm

Eban Brown – Former Lead Singer of the Stylistics

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Admn: £25

The Stylistics have only ever had two lead vocalists in their 49-year career, Russell Thompkins Junior, who left the group in 2000 and Eban Brown, who took over from Russell but has now left the band but has been with them for 17 years.

The groups hits Include You Are Everything, Betcha By Golly, Wow, I’m Stone In Love With You, Rockin’ Roll Baby, You Make Me Feel Brand New, Let’s Put It All Together, Star On A TV Show, Sing Baby Sing, Can’t Give You Anything(But My Love), Na-Na Is The Saddest Word, Can’t Help Falling In Love and Sixteen Bars. He was also lead singer with The Manhattans so expect to hear a few hits from them such as Hurt and Kiss And Say Goodbye

It will be a “Funky Weekend”, when the Former Lead Singer of The Stylistics brings his critically acclaimed show to Ropetackle Centre. Eban will be joined by his talented backing singers and UK based band who will be sure to have you dancing in your seat.
Eban was the Lead Singer of the Grammy Nominated Stylistics for 18 years until January 2018, having toured and performed in the UK every November with the group since 2000. He departed to continue pursuing his solo career. Throughout his lengthy career, Eban has been a celebrated vocalist with famous groups, such as: The Manhattans; The Delfonics and The Moments.
In March 2018, Eban performed as part of the “40 Years of Disco” tour alongside: Tavares; Boney M; Odyssey; George McCrae and Sister Sledge. The tour took in 4 of the UK’s biggest arenas: Wembley SSE Arena; Leeds First Direct Arena; Liverpool Echo Arena and Birmingham Genting Arena.
On the night of the show, you will get to hear classics such as “You Make Me Feel Brand New”, “Betcha By Golly Wow” and “Can’t Give You Anything”, along with some fresh soul and pop originals. Look forward to a night of old school American soul and jazz. The audience can feel free to sing along and dance the night away or sit back, unwind and relax. Let’s get ready to go back to the Good Ole Days!

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Kids Fri 25 Jan 11 am

My First Cinema: Messy Goes to Okido: Senses – A Touch of Sock

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Admn: £3.00/Adults free

Messy, an inquisitive and loveable monster, brings science to life as he journeys through the colourful world of Okido with his friends Zoe and Felix.

OKIDO’s biggest robot Stan Tall has no sense of touch and is longing to feel the snow and the wind on his face. Will Messy and his friends be able to help? (Touch)

When you need to know, go to OKIDO!

Three ten-minute films designed to entertain and delight your 3-5-year olds.

Duration 30 mins
Friday 25th January
£3.00 each child, adults free
11.00am

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Spoken Word Sat 26 Jan 10 am

An Introduction to Creative Writing

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Admn: £30

Whether you have a book in you, an idea for a story or you just want to spend a few hours in a fun and creative environment, this one day workshop will give you a raft or tricks and tops to get you writing and keep you at it.

Presented by writer Nicky Thornton, a journalist and Ropetackle’s own marketing manager, the workshop is very accessible and guided each step of the way. Just bring a pen and a notebook and watch the magic happen

limited to 12 places

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Music Sat 26 Jan 8 pm

Johnny Warman’s Magic Bus presents: The Mods and Rockers Show

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Admn: £18

The Mods and Rockers have made peace to celebrate one of the greatest eras in popular music. So whether you had a parka or a leather, a scooter or a Norton, get ready for a night of pure entertainment from one of the best bands on the live circuit.

Which side were YOU on?

The Mods & Rockers Show features over two hours of classic songs by Mod and Rock artists. What’s in store? The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, T. Rex, Eddie Floyd, The Equals, Toots & The Maytals, The Small Faces, Mott the Hoople, Chris Montez, The Animals, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Procol Harum and many more.

The band’s members have worked with many top international artists, including Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and The Small Faces.

“The greatest sixties band on the planet!” -Time Out

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Music Sun 27 Jan 8 pm

Julian Nicholas Band with special guest Emil Viklicky

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Admn: £15

Julian Nicholas’s creative collaboration of three decades with great Czech jazz pianist/composer Emil Viklicky, is presented in this one-off show on what is usually Julian’s and Claire Martin’s South Coast Jazz Festival weekend.

Julian Nicholas Band also features star vocalist and lyricist Imogen Ryall, bassist Tim Robertson and drummer Darren A Beckett.

“One of the most winsome tenor sounds in the UK and his soprano tone is simply exemplary in its keening purity.” Chris Parker – Vortex Reviews

“…his beautiful and creative playing makes Julian one of my favourite tenor saxophonists.”

Bobby Wellins

https://www.juliannicholas.co.uk/

“Combine elements of Bud Powell and Oscar Peterson with a deep infusion of Moravian soul, and you have Emil Viklicky, the patriarch of Czech jazz piano.

Jack Massarik, Evening Standard

http://www.viklicky.com/

Emil Viklicky has played with jazz stars from Ray Brown to Wynton Marsalis, and recorded with Marcus Printup, Miroslav Vitous and George Mraz.

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Kids Sat 2 Feb 11.30 AND ALSO 2.30

The Big ENORMOUS Present

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Admn: £7 ind., £26 family of 4

What could possibly be inside the Big ENORMOUS Present, which has appeared mysteriously in the school playground? Who might it be for? To find out come and join the Pied Piper Theatre Company in this exciting, funny and poignant show.

The Big ENORMOUS Present is a delightfully engaging play for young theatre-goers and their families. It explores the pressures of fitting in and making friends, of finding happiness and how giving can feel as good as receiving. The story unfolds in a school playground where Polly, Jack and Dot find a really big present (it’s actually ENORMOUS) and discover there’s a lot more to learn than just finding out what’s hidden inside.

This charming 50-minute show bursts with original music and songs to excite imaginations, and is a perfect introduction to the magic of live theatre story-telling.

To add to the enjoyment of the show, The Pied Piper Theatre website, www.piedpipertheatre.co.uk, is full of fabulous and fun activities to enjoy. There’s a beautifully illustrated copy of the story to download and keep, plus pictures and puzzles, and it’s all for free.

The much loved Pied Piper Theatre Company has been touring top quality children shows to over 70 schools in the South East annually, and to numerous theatre venues throughout the UK, Europe and Asia for more than 30 years. The company is supported by the Arts Council in recognition of the superb contribution it continues to make to children’s theatre.

Suitable for children aged 2+.

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Music Sun 3 Feb 11 am

Jazz Breakfast with Mike Hatchard

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Admn: £11

omething different. Mike’s special guest is a piano player, the superb Craig Milverton. With his virtuoso ability and comprehensive knowledge of the entire jazz spectrum, Craig is one of the country’s leading pianists. He has accompanied such star vocalists as Stacey Kent and Tina May and is regularly called upon to back visiting American soloists at festivals and venues across the country including Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski and Warren Vache. He is also a fan of two pianos at once – an unusual combination, but a concept that has been championed from time to time, particularly by Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock (whom Mike Hatchard once had the privilege of playing alongside).

So a quartet featuring twice the usual number of pianists – we guarantee the ivories will be more than tinkling.

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Music Thu 7 Feb 8 pm

Mike Marshall and Caterina Litchenberg

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Admn: £12

Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg will take you on a journey through the history of the mandolin as it made its way from 16th century Europe to the new world of the Americas, picking up strains of melodies from each new place and the many musical hands that it has touched.

Caterina performs solo pieces on her Neapolitan bowl back mandolin and Mike may play a Bach cello suite on his Mandocello or an American traditional tune. From there they go to the heartland of the mandolin – Italy – where they play music by Raphael Calace from the late-19th-century golden age of the mandolin. As the Italians traveled the world they brought their mandolins with them, and we now have a long history for the instrument in the British Isles and the Americas that is rich with styles built on the idea of musicians finding common ground. Whether it’s old-time Bluegrass, Jazz, Brazilian, or Venezuelan, the mandolin has been a part of our musical heritage.

This is not the first time Mike has built musical bridges with mandolinists from around the world. From his early days with the David Grisman Quintet, his sense of adventure has led him deeply and broadly through genre after genre and into combinations with other top-drawer musical explorers. From his founding of the Modern Mandolin Quartet in 1985, through now-famous recordings and performances with bluegrass whiz kid Chris Thile and Brazilian virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda, Mike has rejuvenated our sonic landscape by constructing original, illuminative creations for the mandolin.

This time, Mike will team up with one of the finest classical Mandolinists in the world. Having grown up in the former East Germany, Caterina is now at the peak of her recording and performance career, with over 10 CD’s to her credit. She was born in Bulgaria, and finished her university studies with distinction at the Cologne Academy of Music. She now holds the position of Professor of Mandolin and Director of the Mandolin Ensemble at the Cologne Music Conservatory, Wuppertal Campus.

Caterina is a pure delight on stage, captivating and endearing audiences while delivering some of the most spectacular mandolin performances ever heard. She is a sought-after artist and lecturer at festivals and master classes, and was invited to perform at the International Mandolin Festival in Kobe (Japan), the International Mandolin Convention in Washington and Minneapolis (USA), and at the Domaine Forget Music and Dance Academy (Canada).

Caterina toured and recorded as a duo with Mirko Schrader (Duetto Giocondo), for 15 years and as a soloist and in chamber music settings with Thomas Müller-Pering (guitar, Germany), John Dearman (guitar, USA), Silke Lisko (Duo Galante), Brigitte Engelhard (cembalo, Austria), the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (USA), She has performed as soloist with the Dresden Symphony Orchestra, the Aachen Chamber Orchestra, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Ensemble Recherche, the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Berlin and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed with the European Plucked String Orchestra and at the Nürtingen Guitar Festival.

Mike and Caterina have released two CDs together on the Adventure Music label. The first a mixture of many styles including Brazilian, Baroque, Romantic and some of Mike’s original compositions. The second is a recording of all Bach Duets on mandolin and mandocello including the Two Part Inventions, Organ Duets and the Canons from the Art of the Fugue.

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Music Fri 8 Feb 8 pm

Deppa Hirst Band - Jazz

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Admn: £14

An evening of vibrant world music from The Deppa Hirst Band. Having performed at jazz festivals up and down the country and led by Claude Deppa (trumpet) and Clare Hirst (saxophone), the band perform eclectic compositions ranging from township jive to Brazilian samba, Jamaican reggae to pop infused jazz. Completing the line-up is pianist, composer and broadcaster Andrea Vicari, bassist Dorian Lockett, plus teenage drum prodigy Jordan Hadfield.

Claude Deppa has been at the forefront of South African jazz music for many years, and Clare Hirst has enjoyed distinguished career in pop and jazz music, working with the likes of David Bowie, The Communards, and Maxi Priest.

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Kids Fri 8 Feb 11.30 & ALSO 1.30

Short Stories, Tall Tales

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Admn: £6 per adult + 1 child

Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents.

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

Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Duration 45 mins.

£6 per adult + 1 child, £2 per additional child

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Music Sat 9 Feb 8 pm

Steve Knightley

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Admn: £19.50

“A different side to Steve Knightley – same great songs, same great voice, but a new opportunity to get-up-close to the man as he talks in a relaxed way about himself, his life and his influences. Brilliant night!” Chris Jaeger MBE, Chief Executive, Worcester Live

“Steve, a wonderfully charismatic musician, gave a fantastic performance at his sold-out show at the venue in February. From the moment he walked on stage he had the audience onside and this created an intimate and interactive atmosphere.

The concert showcased both his storytelling and song-writing abilities in equal measure, in a performance that rightly deserved it’s standing ovation. I would highly recommend the show to venue and festival bookers plus anyone that likes high quality musicianship sprinkled with wonderful & insightful anecdotes.” Janet Farmer – Director, Pocklington Arts Centre

“What a great night at Nettlebed. So different and yet so interesting, amusing and fantastic music”

“Steve held the Hanger Farm audience in the palm of his hands. We followed his singing career from Southampton Westwards & Worldwide. A West Country wordsmith who can put stories to song in such a fantastic way, with brilliant confidence & skill. The evening could have lasted twice as long & we would still have wanted more!”

Steve Knightley, songs and stories, a musical narrative journey not to be missed. An effusion of eclectic enjoyment. Exceptionally endorsed by those present.

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Kids Sun 10 Feb 2 pm

Tot Rockin’ Beats

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Admn: £10/£8/£6

After a hugely-successful summer event, the funky dads behind Tot Rockin’ Beats return to Ropetackle to bring you their own very marvellous mash-up of entertainment for all ages that the weather can’t spoil.Special Guest DJs playing a mix of Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, Indie & Party Classics
Soft-Play Area | Craft Area | Lego | Games | Licenced Bar & So Much More!*INSPIRED, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT ~ BBCSussex*

*TOTROCKINBEATS IS NOTHING SHORT OF BRILLIANT ~ childfriendlybrighton.co.uk*

*IT WAS AWESOME ~ BelleDuBrighton.co.uk

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Music Wed 13 Feb 8 pm

Silje Nergaard

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Admn: £16

Norwegian songstress Silje Nergaard makes a long awaited return to the UK playing her first shows since 2007. Her new album ‘Chain Of Days’ was released in Europe to critical acclaim in 2015 and Silje will be performing tracks from this alongside songs that span the length of her 25 year career. Silje’s 2001 album ‘At First Light’ remains the best selling Norwegian jazz album of all time and featured the beautiful song ‘Be Still My Heart’.

This is a rare chance to see a truly stunning and inspiring artist in concert.

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Kids Fri 15 Feb 11am/ 2nd show: 2.30

Jack & The Beanstalk

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Admn: Various see details

TICKET PRICE: £6 child, £8 adult, family of four £25 / friends Friends £4 child, £6 adult, £22 family of four

Lyngo Theatre presents JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

By Marcello Chiarenza

Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch

Music by Carlo ‘Cialdo’ Capelli

Design assistant Elena Marini

Ages 3+

Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come!

This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment so expect lots of surprises and beautiful images as Patrick Lynch (from Cbeebies) tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for 5 magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!

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Comedy Sat 16 Feb 8.30 p.m

Barnstormers Comedy

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Admn: £13.50

Three top comics and a barrel of laughs!

Enjoy unbeatable stand-up comedy on the third Saturday of every month from some of the biggest names on the UK comedy circuit – and beyond!

Featuring three different acts every month, alongside a top MC, this is Saturday night entertainment at its finest; what better way to get together with your mates for a barnstorming night out?!

Over 18s only.

Seats can be reserved for groups of six or more; please call the Box Office on 01273 464440 to arrange.

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Music Sun 17 Feb 8 pm

Breabach

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Admn: £16 seated/£14 standing

“As polished as it was passionate, matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse, this was a
magnificent set.” The Scotsman *****

Breabach continue to build their reputation of being at the forefront of the UK’s world and roots music scene with performances across the world throughout 2018. Alongside tours in Australia, Canada and Europe, the band also released their 6th studio album ‘Frenzy of the Meeting’ in October.

The band who won BBC Scotland Album of the Year 2016 for their last album ‘Astar’ also clinched Band of the Year at the same awards. Their unique musicianship, combining twin bagpipes, fiddle, bass and guitar with Gaelic vocals and step dance has won them fans across the globe and saw them once again nominated as finalists in both the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and the Songlines Music Awards.

Having traversed the world, Breabach have appeared at festivals and venues ranging from Sydney Opera House to Central Park, New York will perform as part of a UK tour where audiences can hear firm favourites alongside material from the new album.

Ropetackle Cafe Suppers Shoreham

We're serving delicious food before this event from 6pm! Mains cost £8, desserts £3.50, or the two-course meal for £10.00. Advance booking necessary, to do so simply email lesleyskitchenltd@gmail.com. Click on the icon to see what's on the menu.

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Music Wed 20 Feb 8 pm

Knight and Spiers

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Admn: £18

On a summer’s day in 2016, the organisers of FolkEast Festival masterminded one of the most intriguing and exciting collaborations on today’s folk scene.

Peter Knight, legendary violinist and ex-member of folk-rock band Steeleye Span was paired with leading melodeon player and ex-Bellowhead member, John Spiers, for a special one-off performance which left audiences in awe. With no space to be found in the marquee, people stood five deep in the pouring rain in order to witness the bringing together of two of the most genuinely gifted musicians in their respective fields.

With a standing ovation and roars for more, and much to the delight of folk fans everywhere, Knight and Spiers decided not to leave things there.

The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but in the hands of Knight and Spiers, improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn. Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history, but also something that should inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk dancing heritage, and the beautiful, mysterious tunes that can be found within that heritage.

These uniquely gifted musicians make a sublime pairing, and create a live performance to be remembered for a long time.

https://soundcloud.com/user-444337706/the-cuckoo-medley

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Film Thu 21 Feb 2 pm

Mary & the Witches Flower

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Admn: £3.50

‘a gentle, beautifully animated story with entrancing visuals’

A dazzling new adventure about Mary, a young girl who discovers the strange Fly-By Night, a flower that grants magical powers but only for one night.

Cert U duration 102 mins

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Film Thu 21 Feb 7.30 pm

Exhibition on Screen presents: Young Picasso

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Admn: £12

Many films have dealt with Picasso’s later years – the art, the affairs and the wide circle of friends. But where did this all begin? Being somewhat overlooked, it is time to look at the early years of Picasso; the upbringing and the learning that led to his extraordinary achievements. Three cities play a key role: Malaga, Barcelona and Paris. The film explores the influence of each one on the artist, focusing on specific artworks from these early years.

Looking carefully at two key early periods – namely the Blue Period and Rose Period – the film takes us all the way to 1907 and the creation of a key painting in the history of art – Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, which Picasso painted at 25 years old. Working closely with all three Picasso Museums in those cities, the film explains how this esteemed artist rose to such great heights.

Directed by Phil Grabsky

Running time: 85 mins

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Kids Fri 22 Feb 11 am

My First Cinema: Messy goes To Okido: Senses – Snowden’s Earmergency

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Admn: £3.00/Adults free

Snowden has lost his pine cone ears and he can’t hear a sausage! Will Messy and his friends find them in time for his performance in the OKIDO Ice Skating Extravaganza ?(hearing)

When you need to know, go to OKIDO!

Three 10-minute episodes duration 30 minutes

Friday 22nd February £3.00 each child, adults free 11.00am

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Comedy Fri 22 Feb 8 pm

The Treason Show

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Admn: £16

With 2019 in full swing, The Treason Show team return to Ropetackle with their trademark side swipes at the great and good, with well-aimed punchlines and gleefully risqué parody songs. You won’t want to miss the first Treason Show of the year. But don’t take our word for it, here’s part of a glowing review:

“Rib-cracking, side-splitting, gun-firing, hard hitting … why it’s The Treason Show”!

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Music Sat 23 Feb 8 pm

The Unravelling Wilburys

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Admn: £16 Standing/£14 Seated

The Unravelling Wilburys perform the songs of the 1980s ‘supergroup’ The Traveling Wilburys, (George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne). Songs such as End of the Line, Handle with Care, The Devil’s Been Busy, Tweeter and The Monkey Man, Heading for the Light, form the basis of the set with choice cuts, such as…… Pretty Woman, You Got It (Orbison), Mr Blue Sky, When I Was A Boy (Lynne), The Waiting, I Won’t Back Down (Petty), What Is Life, Here Comes The Sun (Harrison), Mr.Tambourine Man, Lay Lady Lay (Dylan) to name a few.

The whole package is presented with the band’s inimitable style and humour and is not to be missed!

£16 seated, £14 standing.

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Spoken Word Sat 23 Feb 11.30 am

Play the Harmonica – Beginners Part 2

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Admn: £30

This session will consolidate the work already done on improvisation, tune playing and chugging at the Play the Harmonica Beginners Workshop and move on to the fundamental blues technique of note bending. You will need a 10-hole (diatonic) harmonica in C. For recommended models, or to buy one on the day, contact course tutor Con on 07481 903 127.

Prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.

This workshop will be held in the Mezzanine. There will be a 40-minute break for lunch at 13.30pm. (Refreshments not included in the price.)

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Kids Sat 23 Feb 11 am and then 2 pm

The Amazing Bubble Man

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Admn: £10.50 ind., £36 family 4

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold out there for the last 12 years. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised.

From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, The Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.

Most shows include live music by Jet Black Pearl.

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Music Sun 24 Feb 8 pm

Lo'Jo

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Admn: £26 1st 4 Rows then £24

This angelic French tribe has been roving the world with its heterogeneous and eclectic musical luggage for 25 years already. Not a band, rather a caravan, a collective of incorrigible back-packers tightrope walkers /globe-trotters, open to every experience and every encounter. Through a dozen records, Lo’Jo’s gang, coming from punk, jazz, rock, and chanson, has explored as many musical lines as continents.

As Denis Péan, lead singer and songwriter, says, “Our music is an anarchic garden we try to cultivate so as to make it both beautiful and wild. We are like farmers: we play with time.”

There are six members: Denis the poet, who sings and plays the barrel organ or Indian harmonium, Nadia and Yamina, the singing sisters and whirling muses, Richard, the bow virtuoso, Alex the bass player and Baptiste, the drummer.

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Spoken Word Tue 26 Feb 7.30 pm

Shoreham Port – Past, Present and Future

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Admn: £5

Local historian, Trevor Povey, will give a fascinating talk about the history of the Port from the early 20th century until the 1940s, focusing in particular on the part the Port played in the two World Wars: vital imports; ship building; D-day, and the legendary “Mystery Towers.” The talk will be illustrated with archive photos.

Shoreham Port’s chief executive, Rodney Lunn, will provide an insight into the life of the Port, including the shipping trade; the origins and destinations of cargoes; and how the Port serves the region. He will also look at the Port’s energy generation, and his vision for the future with the imminent era of electric vessels and the prospect of coastal shipping taking pressure off the roads.

He will also discuss how will the Port will guard against the effects of climate change with rising sea levels and more severe storms causing major tidal surges.

This event is proudly sponsored by DMH Stallard

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Music Wed 27 Feb 7.30 pm

Richard Durrant

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Admn: £16; Con: £14 £5 under 16

“Richard Durrant sits completely outside the accepted genres. He has a peculiar and wonderful mind.” Tom Robinson

Guitarist and composer Richard Durrant returns to Ropetackle for a typically exuberant concert of music played on guitars and ukulele.

The concert will include the premiere of a new work for solo ukulele and three groups of uke players as the finale to Richard’s ever popular “Ukulele Circuit Training”

Expect Durrant originals, old favourites and a beautiful stage production with sumptuous lighting and projections.

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Film Wed 27 Feb 2 pm

Film: Inception

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Admn: £3.50

Film, SEATED
Matinee Film: Inception
WEDNESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2019 - STARTS 2PM
TICKET PRICE: £3.50
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MATINEE: INCEPTION

‘your mind is the scene of the crime’ this film is innovative and thrilling

Dom Cobb (Leonardo Di Caprio), is a thief who possesses the power to enter the dreams of others. He has lost everything he ever loved but has one chance of redemption – if he can accomplish the impossible and pull off the perfect crime.

Cert 12 duration 148 mins

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Music Thu 28 Feb 8 pm

Mari Wilson

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Admn: £18

Mari Wilson first arrived on the scene in the early 80s with her skyscraper beehive hairdo bizarre sense of fashion and fully choreographed twelve piece band The Wilsations. Mari’s live shows were spoken about as an event – pure entertainment. A mainstay of Top Of The Pops (and an avid collector of Tupperware), Mari released six hit singles, the biggest being ʻJust What I Always Wantedʼ and ʻCry Me A Riverʼ, both taken from her classic album ʻShowpeopleʼ.

Since then Mari has never stopped touring, writing and recording.

Nominated in 2017 for a Daytime Emmy Award for Best Original Song for her composition, Moon and Back for U.S. TV Show The Young and the Restless, the last few years have been an eventful time:-

Sensational sell-out shows with her 8 piece band The New Wilsations at numerous summer festivals, Wilton’s Music Hall and Bush Hall where Mari was joined by special guest Marc Almond. Mari returned the favour by performing a duet with Marc as Soft Cell’s surprise guest at the O2. She’s also been touring as guest singer with Heaven 17.

Mari’s critically acclaimed 2016 album Pop Deluxe, (her album of songs previously made famous by Dusty, Cilla, Petula and Sandie) continues to be a big part of her fabulous show, together with her well known hits and a few surprises.

Mari’s audience is mesmerised by not only her voice but her spontaneous wit and natural storytelling, testament to 38 years of touring.

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Music Fri 1 Mar 8 pm

Sarah Gillespie

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Admn: £15.00

Gillespie, who joins Bob Dylan’s lyrical bite and languid delivery to the forthrightness of Joni Mitchell, with a little rap-like percussiveness thrown in, is an original. ~ John Fordham, The Guardian

Anglo-American songstress Sarah Gillespie has received wide-spread critical acclaim for her three albums that mix elements of jazz, folk and blues with her trademark streetwise lyricism.

She has toured extensively in the USA, Europe and the UK playing theatres, arts centres, festivals and venues building a snowballing fan-base enchanted by what critics have described as her ‘outstanding, hilarious and explosive’ live shows. Her debut collection of poetry, ‘Queen Ithaca Blues’ was published in November 2017 by Albion Press as part of the London Jazz Festival.

Gillespie’s 4th album ‘Wishbones’ is launched at the Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room and features her dynamite band of collaborators: Mercury nominated composer Kit Downes – piano, James Maddren – drums and Ruth Goller – bass and Mercury nominated Laura Jurd – trumpet.

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Comedy Sat 2 Mar 8 pm

The Noise Next Door Remix

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Admn: £15

This cheeky and charming quartet take audience suggestions and transform them into fantastically funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, epic stories, and explosive physicality.

These guys are local and did their very first performances at Ropetackle, so we are absolutely delighted to have them back now their star is so high in the ascendant!

The Noise Next Door have appeared on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV1, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4, they were nominated for a Chortle Award in 2014 and have performed alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Al Murray, and Harry Hill. Having received standing ovations in front of corporate dinners, the British forces, secondary school students and even fans at ‘Download’ Heavy Metal music festival, they are also one of the most versatile acts in the business. Unstoppably funny and uniquely talented, The Noise Next Door are the next big thing in British comedy.

WELCOME BACK BOYS!

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Kids Sat 2 Mar 2 pm

The Noise Next Door At Sea

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Admn: £10.00

A fun-filled show for all the family!

The Noise Next Door are the UK’s premier improv comedy troupe who have taken the comedy world by storm and bring this bonkers family show to the sunny banks of Shoreham by Sea. These guys are local and did their very first performances at Ropetackle, so we are absolutely delighted to have them back now their star is so high in the ascendant!

Eight-time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought after comedy club headliners, The Noise Next Door leave audiences everywhere in awe of their lightning-quick wit and totally original comedic talents. They have been performing their own distinctive brand of off-the-cuff comedy together since they met at university.

Suitable for ages 6+ Duration: 1 hour, No interval

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Music Sun 3 Mar 8 pm

Manran

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Admn: £15

Mànran are one of the best-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today. The 2011 launch of their debut single, “Latha Math” heralded a meteoric rise to the top of the Scottish music world that quickly saw them playing many of the most prestigious festivals in Europe despite having only been in existence a few short months. From then, a multi-award-winning debut album followed as the band set about living up to the hype surrounding their early release while establishing their characteristic sound and distinctive approach to musical arrangement.

Variously tagged as “folk-rock”, “trad-rock”, “Celtic-rock” and even “grown-up folk-rock”, Mànran’s music has always defied easy labelling due to the eclectic mix of influences on the band and the alchemy that melds them. With a central ethos built around the band’s traditional Celtic roots, fiery tunes from fiddle, accordion, flute, uillean and Highland bagpipes bind powerfully to a rhythm section awash with elements of funk, jazz and rock to create some of the most innovative and uplifting instrumental music around. Coupled with songs in both Gaelic and English that undergo the same musical mixology, it’s easy to understand why Mànran are in such high demand as a live act. With music ranging from the explosive to the poignant and, at all times, a palpable connection to their audience, Mànran thrive on live performances and spend most of the year touring and bringing their music to new parts of the World. So far, this has taken the band all over Europe and the USA as well as Australia (where the band was awarded the accolade “International Artist of the Year” at the Australian Celtic Music Awards despite having only performed in Australia once by that point!) and Asia, including a trip to South Korea in 2014.

Now with three highly regarded studio albums under their belt and seven triumphant years of blowing audiences away with healthy amounts of passion, poise, virtuosity and vigour, Mànran are continuing to explore new musical and geographical territory.

2017 was arguably the band’s busiest on record with full tours of Germany, Denmark and a non-stop summer packed full with Scottish and European festival dates. 2017 culminated in a welcome return to Scottish TV screens as Mànran welcomed the New Year on BBC Alba’s Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire New Year special.

2018 got off to a flier with the release of the band’s latest single ‘Là Inbhir Lòchaidh’ to great critical acclaim, yet another sold-out headline show at Celtic Connections and a highly successful tour of France. Since then, an action-packed summer has seen the band perform all around Scotland and at festivals in Luxembourg, France, Germany and Spain whilst also working on new material for their upcoming fourth studio album, set to be completed by the end of the year.

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Music Sun 3 Mar 11 am

Jazz Breakfast with Mike Hatchard

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Admn: £11

Traditionally in January, Mike plays a solo set, but this year he is joined by the man many regard as the finest saxophonist ever to be born in the UK: Alan Barnes.

Alan has worked with just about everybody, picked up countless awards along the way and managed to infuse stunning virtuoso playing with a legendary sense of humour. So much so, that John Fordham, no less, commented in the Guardian that Barnes could easily be a comedian if jazz ever fails him.

Come along and start the new year off in style with this heady mix of consummate musicianship and banter.

Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase.

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Film Tue 5 Mar 7.30 pm

Blockbuster Film: Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

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Doubles everything you loved about the original – my, my how can you resist it?!

Songs, dancing, joy, heartbreak and incredible scenery.

Five years after the events of Mamma Mia, Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother’s past.

Starring Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan, Meryl Streep and Julie Walters

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Music Wed 6 Mar 8 pm

Willie and the Bandits

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Admn: £15

A classic rock three-piece in the vein of Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Wille & The Bandits push the sound of blues rock beyond its traditional limits, much like their predecessors did.

Having toured with artists from Deep Purple to the John Butler Trio and played major festivals across the UK and Europe, Wille & The Bandits have astounded audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds with their energetic and soulful performances.

Their music bursts at the seams with textures, originality and soul. Alongside wider critical acclaim, rock legends such as Ian Paice, Joe Bonamassa and Francis Rossi have lined up to praise their musicianship and unique take on rock and blues.

“This incredibly talented band excels in playing not just one or two musical styles, but several… to an extremely high quality.” ~ Maverick Magazine

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Music Fri 8 Mar 8 pm

South Coast Soul Review

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Admn: £15

What better way to shake away those winter blues and welcome in the spring than with a heavy dose of Funk and Soul from the South’s best-loved band, South Coast Soul Revue?

Always guaranteed to give you fantastic night out, these guys get you on your feet and dancing to the classics of yesteryear and the contemporary hits of today.

Tickets always sell out fast so get yours now!

Limited seating, unlimited dancing!

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Kids Fri 8 Mar 2Shows: 11.30 & 1.30

Short Stories, Tall Tales

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Admn: £6 Adult & Child

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Film Sat 9 Mar 7.30 pm

Blockbuster Film: Bohemian Rhapsody

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Admn: £5

A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer, Freddie Mercury, who defied convention to become one of the most beloved performers on the planet.

Cert. 15

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Comedy Sun 10 Mar 8 pm

Luke Jermay’s INTUITION

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Admn: £12 Friends: £10

Intuition is a strange thing and Luke Jermay is even stranger. Building on his acclaimed debut show ‘Sixth Sense’ entertainer Luke Jermay is back and better than ever with a brand new interactive stage show jam-packed with phenomenal jaw dropping demonstrations of intuition, telepathy and prediction; your mind will be read, your choices will be predicted and your future will be revealed.

This will be a unique experience that is funny, entertaining, emotional, controversial, uplifting and insightful that you will never forget!

“This new show brings my passions for the mysteries of the mind, divination, telepathy and magic together to create something really unique and amazing. The show is all about you! Your thoughts, your past, your present and your future! If you have enjoyed my previous show I know you will love my new show “Intuition” which takes things to the next level.”
Luke Jermay

“My jaw dropped repeatedly… Jermay puts us in a state where we can wonder whether life has more possibilities than we thought it did an hour before”
The Times

“Jermay puts the rest of us mind readers to shame”
Derren Brown

“Jermay is one of my favourite performers! See his show!”
David Blaine

“Jermay is a genius of modern mind reading. See his amazing live show!”
Dynamo, Magician Impossible

“Jermay is different…to gain power like his he must be in league with the Devil. Utterly astonishing in the extreme.”
Edinburgh Evening News

“‘Jermay is the Devil, pure and simple…he is spookily accurate, which left us wondering whether to applaud or run screaming in terror…go see Like Jermay right now!”
The Void

Please note: No spirit mediumship will be presented in “Intuition” and the show is suitable for those 14 years and older.

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Kids Sun 10 Mar 2 pm

Morgan & West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show For Kids (And Childish Grown-ups!)

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Admn: £15

Morgan & West present magic and mayhem for ages five to 105!

Time travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, mind frying, spirit lifting, paradigm shifting, outlook changing, furniture rearranging magic extravaganza!

Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea. Mixing brain boggling illusion and good old fashioned tom-foolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic and silliness abound! Fun for ages five to 105!

“Hilarious and good for all ages” – Primary Times

★★★★ “hugely talented” – Daily Mirror

★★★★ “superbly crafted – The Stage

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Music Wed 13 Mar 8 pm

Andreas Tophoj and Rune Barslund

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Admn: £14

Danish duo Andreas Tophøj and Rune Barslund perform with violin, accordion and viola. The accomplished duo has its roots in Jutland, Denmark, and emerged from the folk scene formed around the Academy of Music in Odense, which until recently was named after composer and musician Carl Nielsen. Like the famous composer, the sound of the duo is closely linked to the Danish folk tradition, but the two young musicians also offer a new interpretation of Danish folk influenced by music from various countries and traditions.

The duo draws on a wide range of inspiration gained from residing in Ireland and the US and from encounters with Celtic and Nordic musicians and musical cultures. Accordingly, the repertoire of the duo is based on a compelling musical melting pot and mainly features original compositions. The two musicians are also known from other bands such as ZAR, Kasír and Basco. Andreas and Rune are both very experienced musicians mastering a high musical and technical level as well as captivating ensemble playing. Their track, ‘The Danish Immigrant’ was awarded track of the year at the Danish Music Awards Folk in 2012.

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Kids Fri 15 Mar 11.30 & ALSO 1.30

Short Stories, Tall Tales

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Admn: £6 Adult & Child

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Kids Sat 16 Mar 11.30 AND ALSO 2.30

Lyngo Theatre presents: Tom Thumb

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Admn: £6 child, £8 adult,

Ages 3+
One night tiny Tom overhears Mum and Dad talking – there’s nothing left to eat so they are going to leave him and his six brothers in the forest! Outwitting his parents and the ogre Tom shows everybody that even though he is small he is still mighty as he protects his brothers, finds the treasure and makes sure they’ll never be hungry again. Performed entirely on and under a kitchen table this classic story is brought to life in a playful and fascinating show full of Lyngo’s magic with feathery spinning birds, a flying house and a portable forest. Come and join tiny Tom on his very big adventure!

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Kids Tue 19 Mar 11.00 & 1.00 & 2.00

NEST:

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Admn: £12 adult/child: 3 shows

Nest
by Anna Beecher and Rachel Lincoln

£12 adult/child pair – limited to 13 pairs

A stunning multi-sensory experience for pre-walking babies and their parents and carers. Unfolding in a custom-built performance tent, Nest takes audiences on a journey through the seasons, using playful poetry, sound and song, captivating movement and tactile and sensory play. Gentle, surprising and magical.

Audiences say:

‘Exceptional…every single element was spot on’

‘There was a sense of wonder and excitement. My child was enchanted’

‘The best half hour of my child’s life!’

In association with artsdepot

Anna Beecher and Rachel Lincoln are an international associate artist/company of Farnham Maltings.

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Running time: 35 minutes

Age range: Pre-walking babies (guideline 0-14 months)

nestbabyshow.com

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Spoken Word Wed 20 Mar 7.30 pm

Rock n'Roll Politics: Steve Richards

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Admn: £12

‘Steve is a brilliant anecdotalist, carrying lightly the accumulated wisdom of having spoken to the people at the top of British politics for over 20 years’ ~ The Independent

Steve is an award-winning British TV presenter and political columnist who has written columns for the Guardian, Independent, New Statesman and Spectator. He regularly presents Radio 4’s Week in Westminster and hosts a one-man-show, ‘Rock n Roll Politics.

At a time of epic political drama, Richards returns to Ropetackle to give a behind-the-scenes Brexit guide to all the political twists and turns.

Discover the latest on all the front-line political personalities. Big questions, and smaller ones too, will be asked and answered at a time when politics is all shook up

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Spoken Word Fri 22 Mar 8 pm

Shylock

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Admn: £10.00

‘The tragic, funny and often unbelievable life of fiction’s most famous Jew’.

Is Shylock the Jewish moneylender from The Merchant of Venice a villain or victim?

Gareth Armstrong’s award winning solo play confronts these Jewish stereotypes through the eyes of his only friend – and the only other Jewish man in the whole of Shakespeare – Tubal.

Promoted to centre stage from his minor role in The Merchant of Venice, he proves a born comic storyteller.

Celebrating the richness of Shakespeare’s language and conjuring up a whole cast of characters from Portia to Pontius Pilate, from Romeo to Max Reinhardt, and from Barabbas to Richard Burbage, this dazzling, moving, often hilarious play is a fascinating exploration of Shylock and his people.

Written and Directed by Gareth Armstrong
Performed by Rhodri Miles (Seilioc (Welsh language version of Shylock), Burton and Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon.

SHYLOCK runs 90 minutes and plays with an interval.

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Kids Fri 22 Mar 11 am

My First Cinema: Messy Goes to Okido: Senses – Too Many Mayors

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Admn: £3.00/Adults free

TICKET PRICE: £3 (adults free)
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My First Cinema: Messy Goes to Okido: Senses – Too Many Mayors

Zam’s latest okido invention, hundreds of strawberries and a lot of mayors help messy find out what makes him who he is! (genes)

when you need to know, go to okido

three ten-minute episodes duration 30 minutes

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Comedy Sat 23 Mar 8 pm

Arthur Smith: At your service

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Admn: £17.00

Join comedian, writer, broadcaster and all-round British institution ARTHUR SMITH and bask in an evening of laughter and off-the-wall humour with one of the ‘alternative comedians’ who shook up the world of light entertainment in the 1980a and 1990s.

Expect an evening of sublime playfulness, crammed with jokes, anecdotes, short stories, poems, songs and readings from his recently published memoir ‘My Name Is Daphne Fairfax’ which has won praise from literary critics.

A BBC regular, well known for his appearances on TV’s ‘Grumpy Old Men’, ‘Q.I.’, ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘The One Show’, Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’, ‘Balham Bash’, and host of Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club, and Radio 2’s ‘Smith Lectures’. He is a ‘Spirit of The Fringe’ award-winning Edinburgh Festival stalwart and Olivier nominated playwright for ‘An Evening With Gary Lineker’

Arthur is simply one of our funniest and most original comic performers and is guaranteed to bring you a night of hilarity, mirth and scandal…with a touch of rudeness thrown in for good measure.

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Kids Sat 23 Mar 2 shows: 11 & 2 pm,

A Long Nose Puppet Magic Show: Out of the Hat

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Admn: £7 ind., £26 family of 4

Brought to you by the makers of Shoe Baby, Flyaway Katie, Arthur’s Dream Boat, Pat-a-Cake Baby and Penguin

When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show! But HOW do you make real magic happen? What ingredients do you need and who can help them?

Along the way they encounter some fabulous characters; a transformative moth, a giant singing frog, an artistic spider and a sassy glow-worm who all help to create their dream.

Will the conjuring trick work and will anything EVER come out of the hat?

A story about friendship and true magic. Full to the brim with lively songs by the talented Tom Gray of Gomez that will have everyone joining in! It’s a spectacular theatre experience for all ages.

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Music Sun 24 Mar 8 pm

Martin Turner

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Admn: £18

Martin Turner (Ex Wishbone Ash)
WISHBONE GOLD – Spring Tour 2019
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash

Featuring full performance of Wishbone Ash’s classic 1976 album “New England”

Fresh from 2017/18 shows which have featured Wishbone Ash’s seminal albums

Argus, There’s the Rub and Wishbone Ash in their entirety, Martin Turner and his

band return to the concert stages in Spring 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary

of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash and perform another classic album –

1976’s New England.

Wishbone Ash was formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve

Upton, who arrived in London in 1969 to embark on their musical journey. Intent on

creating a musical sound that was rich in texture and melody, Martin Turner

envisaged the band’s innovative harmony-guitar hallmark and guitarists Ted Turner

and Andy Powell were recruited via a now legendary Melody Maker advert. The

partnership of the original line-up of Wishbone Ash forged a unique musical identity

that would produce some of rock music’s best loved works and influencing

numerous successful bands, resulting in millions of album sales and concert

attendances. Wishbone Ash would become one of the most enduring British rock

acts – its name synonymous with high quality guitar-driven melodic rock music.

Five decades later, the music of the classic line-ups of Wishbone Ash continues to

delight audiences worldwide through both live performances and a rich legacy of

recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new. Classic album

releases such as Wishbone Ash, Argus, Pilgrimage, There’s the Rub, New England

and Live Dates defined the Wishbone Ash sound and have touched the hearts of

several generations of music fans. As lead vocalist and key creative force, founding

original member Martin Turner was central to the critical and commercial success

of Wishbone Ash’s most revered albums, with his passionate vocal delivery,

songwriting ability, keen melodic sense and production values being major

ingredients in the definitive Wishbone Ash sound.

Martin Turner continues to perform the band’s best loved works with his current line-up, which features

guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic, and drummer Tim Brown.

In recent years Martin Turner has delighted audiences worldwide with his

performances of material from the classic periods of Wishbone Ash’s history.

Martin’s 2019 touring continues his exploration of the Wishbone Ash catalogue and

follows the release of a deluxe 30-disc Wishbone Ash career retrospective CD

boxed-set entitled The Vintage Years 1970-1991 as well as Martin Turner’s 2016-

recorded 2CD/DVD package The Beauty Of Chaos – Live at the Citadel.

The Spring 2019 Wishbone Gold tour will see Martin and his band performing

1976’s iconic New England album – as well as other favourites from the classic era

of Wishbone Ash, including Argus highlights.

Released in October 1976 and featuring the celebrated Wishbone Ash “Mark 2” line-

up of Martin Turner, Steve Upton, Andy Powell and guitarist Laurie Wisefield (who had joined Wishbone Ash in 1974 replacing original member Ted Turner), New

England marked a return to form for Wishbone Ash after the relatively

disappointing response to its predecessor Locked In. Recorded using mobile

equipment, New England was written and recorded in the loose environment of a

basement rehearsal facility set up at Martin Turner’s Connecticut home, resulting in

an album that was brimming with live energy. With a mix of powerful rock numbers

such as “Runaway” and “Mother of Pearl”, alongside melodic cuts like “Lorelei” and

“You Rescue Me”, the album was an instant crowd-pleaser. The band’s twin-guitar

hallmark had never sounded so vibrant as on the album’s instrumental showcase

“Outward Bound” and New England highlighted all that was great about this much-

loved band.

Martin Turner’s Spring 2019 shows will mark the very first time New England has

been performed in its entirety on stage and this tour is an event that no Wishbone

Ash aficionado will want to miss.

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Spoken Word Tue 26 Mar 8 pm

Danny Dorling

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Admn: £10.00

TICKET PRICE: £10, £8 friends
Lakin McCarthy presents
RULE BRITANNIA: Brexit and the End of Empire

Can we blame Brexit on the legacy of the British Empire?

Is ours a nation as much at odds with its own history as with Europe? And is Brexit the cure for Britain’s unhealthy relationship with its past?

In this talk Danny Dorling looks at the impact of the long drawn-out end of the British Empire on the Brexit vote….and asks whether the rupture could have a silver lining.

Dorling who is Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford and a frequent commentator on TV and radio, argues that now is the hour to turn our attention to what really went so very wrong for Britain: accepting gross inequality.

An authoritative, insightful and entertaining look at our controversial past, the anxiety-filled present….and the possibility of a fairer future.

‘He is that rare University professor; expert, politically engaged and able to explain simply why his subject (inequality) matters’ The Guardian

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Film Thu 28 Mar 2 pm

Matinee Film: The Escape

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Admn: £3.50

a stirring, emotionally rich look at what it means to start over’

an ordinary housewife and mother sets out to reclaim her life and makes an extraordinary decision which will change her life forever. armed with a one-way ticket to paris, she leaves everything behind to rediscover herself in a strange city. but walking out on your life isn’t so simple.

cert 15 duration 101 mins

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Comedy Thu 28 Mar 8 pm

Suzi Ruffell – Nocturnal

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Admn: £12

The Artful Dodger in an 80s suit, her swagger is abundant, her delivery is on point, and the tempo of is up up up – never missing a beat’ – The Skinny

Star of Live At The Apollo, Live From The BBC, Mock The Week, Roast Battle and Live From The Comedy Store, Suzi Ruffell takes her sell-out and critically-acclaimed show Nocturnal on tour this Spring.

If you don’t have anxiety, I don’t think you’re concentrating! Suzi is worried about everything – from someone breaking into her flat, to human rights across the globe, to her cat’s quality of life – and it’s keeping her awake.

Following last year’s critically acclaimed, sell-out run, this show is not to be missed.

‘Excellent hour of Stand Up’ ★★★★ The Sunday Times

‘Emerging star’ ★★★★ The Scotsman

‘Flawless stand-up machine’ – The List

‘Rammed with laughs plus a topping of sexual politics’ Beyond the Joke ★★★★

‘Positively bursting with comedic energy and the gags tumble out at a breakneck rate’ The List ★★★★

‘A truly joyous hour’ Voice Mag ★★★★

British Comedy Guide – Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2018

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Music Fri 29 Mar 8 pm

Sarah Jane Morris & Antonio Forcione

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Admn: £20

Sarah Jane Morris and Antonio Forcione come together in a worldwide tour to
promote the launch of their collaborative album: Compared to What.

This duo have each been compared to an impressive array of musical geniuses
including Janis Joplin and Tom Waits (vocally) as well as Jimi Hendrix (instrumentally)
– a comparison Antonio wears with pride. Django Reinhardt also comes to mind.
In truth, Sarah Jane and Antonio are great artists in their own right. Channelling
their energies together, they share audiences in Italy, Britain, and all over the world.
Together they increase their spheres of appreciation, giving loyal fans the chance to
experience favourites afresh, as well as attracting new audiences with the strength and
artistry of their unique partnership.

Compared to What is the result of a fruitful and varied songwriting collaboration. It
covers a number of traumatic social issues and many songs of emotional intensity
which reflect the urgent concern both artists feel for the tragedy of refugees. One
song in particular deals with the boat people – a drama most keenly felt in Italy and by
Italians – with Sarah Jane and Antonio acting as tribunes of conscience. This sense of
witness describes many of Sarah Jane’s most passionately felt songs from the recent
past, and in new material Antonio adds his own awareness and artistic response.

Alongside the songs of conscience, Compared to What includes some wry comedy,
also love songs and some memorable covers, notably Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.
Sarah Jane’s and Antonio’s set touches heights of great musical beauty both in
Antonio’s unique virtuoso guitar playing and Sarah Jane’s legendary voice, now more
subtle and persuasive than ever, with range and power undiminished. The whole
is a triumph of collaboration between two of the most individual and richly talented
musicians on the world stage.

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Spoken Word Sat 30 Mar 8 pm

An Evening with Paul Johnson

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Admn: £10.00

As the TV and radio “go-to man” for all issues related to the nation’s finances, Paul Johnson, director of the highly respected Institute for Fiscal Studies, makes a welcome return to his home town of Shoreham-by-Sea, giving an exclusive talk at Ropetackle.

The IFS has established an enviable reputation for its authoritative analysis and independence, cited regularly by all party leaders despite its readiness to question, and where necessary, criticise their pronouncements. Since the Brexit vote, the IFS has provided extensive analysis and warnings of the likely impact on the UK’s economy.

As well has being head of the IFS, Johnson is a member of the statutory Committee on Climate Change and the Banking Standards Board, the remit of both being hugely important at the present time. If you are interested in the financial state of the nation, the day after we’re due to officially leave the European Union, this is sure to be a scintillating evening.

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Kids Sun 31 Mar 2 pm

Four Hands Dance presents: A New Show

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Admn: Adult & child: £5

Four Hands presents a new work

What did you think when you first looked into the eyes of your child? What did they think about you? How much time do you spend with children in your life? What do they learn from you and what can you learn from them?

With a cast of professional performers, their children and a community cast of families from the local area, Four Hands explore the themes of connection, intimacy and physical play between parents and their children. People of all ages are invited to witness this joyful dance performance, which celebrates the multitude of relationships between adults and children in a playful and intimate environment.

Four Hands are a dance company, based in the South East predominantly working with families with young children. They have recently become associate artists of Ropetackle and are support by South East Dance and Arts Council England.

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Spoken Word Wed 3 Apr 8 pm

The Rum Manual – Tasting of Fine Rum and Chocolate

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Admn: £15

Like rum? Come and enjoy a fun and interesting evening discovering the tricks of this lively spirit. (With added chocolate.)

The premium rum market is growing at an astonishing rate. The mission of Dave Broom‘s latest book is to help drinkers appreciate this complex spirit, find the style they like and discover how this versatile spirit can best be enjoyed. It will help you to understand your rum – how it’s produced (whether from molasses, cane syrup or cane juice) and whether it’s dry, sweet, fresh or oaky.

More than 100 different rums are featured and analysed, from rich, sweet mellow Guyana rums to the vegetal peppery rums of Martinique or Guadeloupe and contemporary spiced rums. Dave Broom provides a description and graded tasting notes for each brand, allowing you to create the perfect mix every time. Finally, a selection of classic and contemporary cocktails shows just how wonderfully versatile this spirit is.

Award-winning author and spirits expert Dave Broom has written eight books, two of which (Drink! and Rum) won the Glenfiddich Award for Drinks Book of the Year. He has also won the Glenfiddich Award for Drinks Writer of the Year twice and recently won the extremely prestigious IWSC Communicator of the Year Award. In 2015 Tales of the Cocktail presented Dave with the Best Cocktail & Spirits award, followed by the Golden Spirit Award in 2016.

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Music Thu 4 Apr 7.30 pm

Richard Durrant – April ’19

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Admn: £16; Con: £14 £5 under 16

“Durrant never lets his stunning technique overshadow this wonderful timeless music” – The Sun

Richard Durrant returns to Ropetackle with an unplugged, unamplified recital.

Expect Durrant originals and acoustic repertoire from Britain, France and Spain preformed in the round at Durrant’s favourite Arts Venue.

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Music Fri 5 Apr 8 pm

Hazel O’Connor – Hallelujah Moments

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Admn: £20

The first major female star of the 80s, award-winning singer-songwriter Hazel O’Connor rose to fame in 1980, when she starred in the iconic film, Breaking Glass. There were hits and eye-catching Top of The Pops appearances aplenty along the way. Hazel’s ageless songs include: Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother, Monsters in Disguise, Calls The Tune, If Only, Give Me An Inch , Blackman and Hanging Around – all of which seem even more relevant in our present times.

Accompanied by virtuoso saxophonist Clare Hirst (The Belle Stars, Communards, David Bowie) on sax and vocals and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards and vocals, this powerful blend of voices and musicianship brings a classy touch of energy, passion and fire to Hazel’s vibrant performance.

With a new album celebrating and reflecting Hazel’s very own Hallejujah Moments, expect a soulful introspective dip into this artist’s stunning portfolio, the old and the new. A sumptuous night of some of the greatest songs of the 20th Century delivered with passion and fire. With a special Meet & Greet immediately after the show, you’re in for a treat.

“They were absolutely fantastic, bringing the entire audience roaring to its feet.” The Telegraph

“It’s all there, that voice, soaring sax …timeless.” Glastonbury Festival

“The sturdiness and earthy expression of her voice…marvellous” Hot Press

www.hazeloconnor.com

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Music Sat 6 Apr 8 pm

The Korgis feat. original frontman James Warren

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Admn: £18

‘Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime’ was a massive worldwide hit, and ‘If I Had You’ is often cited as a favourite love song of all time. Add to that the George Martin-produced album ‘The Man With the Bowler Hat’ by Stackridge, of which James was a founder member, and it becomes clear that the fanbase for The Korgis is huge.

James and the band have worked hard at creating a show that is both musically superb and visually stunning. Backing vocal group, ‘Born To Win’ bring a vibrant energy to the show, and James’ meticulous attention to musical detail has elicited comments such as ‘flawless musicianship’, and ‘breathtaking musicality’. The set has been designed to bring in fans from all of the eras. Going back to the very first Stackridge song ever released, through all the Korgis’ hits and favourites, the reformed Stackridge of the 2000s and the new material that is being compared to ‘Lennon at his finest’.

The shows to date have drawn standing ovations at every performance.

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Comedy Sun 7 Apr 8 pm

The Treason Show: April 2019

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Admn: £16

Spring has sprung and so have the lunatics from The Treason Show! Somehow they’ve been let out again. So join madman in chief, Mark Brailsford and his merry satirical troupe for the satire fest that just keeps on giving. The world may be going to hell in a handcart, but The Treason Show will always find a way to laugh at all the madness. If you like HIGNFY and the Thick of It then this is the show for you.

“Brilliant puns scatter through the script like bullets. Wicked, witty fast and funny”

Brighton & Hove Independent.

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Music Wed 10 Apr 8 pm

Blue Rose Code

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Admn: £14

Music, SEATED
Blue Rose Code
WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL 2019 - STARTS 8PM
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A nomad both geographically and musically, Ross Wilson (Blue Rose Code) writes from the heart – eschewing any specific genre – and the twelve new songs on The Water Of Leith, addressing themes of love, loss, travel, home, accepting the past and embracing the future, are painted with colours of soul, jazz, folk and pop – an eclecticism that has become a hallmark of Blue Rose Code and has seen him compared to John Martyn, Van Morrison and Tom Waits.

Blue Rose Code were recently featured on Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4), the esteemed Quay Sessions (BBC Radio Scotland) was nominated for Scots Singer Of The Year in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017, won Scottish Album of the Year 2017 and was also listed as one of the Albums of the Year by The Skinny and No Depression respectively.

‘The Water Of Leith,’ Blue Rose Code’s 4th studio album, released in October, has rightfully been praised to the rafters and was recently hailed by The Skinny magazine as their Scottish Album Of The Year 2017.

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Comedy Thu 11 Apr 8 pm

Ivo Graham: Motion Sickness

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Admn: £14

From being the youngest winner of the So You Think You’re Funny award for new acts at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010, the Eton-educated comedy talent is now a regular fixture in the clubs and theatres of the UK circuit and on panel shows.

His gauche charm and crafty, self-aware wit has proved a hit with audiences of all ages.

Join Ivo for a feisty new hour about facing the future, named after his fourth favourite Hot Chip song (and a beaut by Phoebe Bridgers). As seen/heard on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Live From The BBC, Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier, Fighting Talk, The Now Show, It’s Not What You Know, and eating Subway sandwiches in petrol stations.

“An endlessly amusing hour from the politest man in comedy” (****, the i).

“Not an ounce of flab on his routines… a joy” (****, Telegraph).

“A self-deprecating dweeb par excellence, on the brink of comedy’s Premier League” (****, Evening Standard)

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Kids Fri 12 Apr 2Shows: 11.30 & 1.30

Short Stories, Tall Tales

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Admn: £6 Adult & Child

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Music Fri 12 Apr 8 pm

Jackie Oates

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Admn: £15.00

Jackie Oates is a singer and fiddle player hailing from Staffordshire. Her unique treatment of English ballads and songs, and pure, haunting singing style has established her at the forefront of the new English folk revival.

Since appearing as a finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards 2003, she has performed extensively at festivals and venues across the country and beyond, in a solo capacity and with her band. A founder member of Northumbrian group and Mercury nominated Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, Jackie is now a permanent member of the folk super-group The Imagined Village as well as touring in her own right.

Jackie released her new album The Joy of Living in August 2018 and it has been receiving rave reviews across the board: (read some of them below!)

The Joy of Living in Jackie’s own words:

“My daughter Rosie was born just five days before my Dad died unexpectedly from sepsis, at a time when all three of us were fighting the same condition. During the months that followed, I fluctuated between numbness and intense emotion at the joy and sadness that had struck me all at once.

“I began recording this album during the summer of 2016, with my good friend and fellow Imagined Village band member, Simon Richmond. At that point we weren’t really sure where the recordings would lead and assumed we were making a series of demos. We set about recording songs in my kitchen while my little girl played at our feet. We had no plan and were limited in our access to instruments and moments of quiet. As the months went by, however, we realised the songs were gradually inhabiting their own space in time – one which we knew would serve to take us to its natural conclusion. I invited musician friends to come and join us on the album with the premise that everything was to be recorded in the same spot.

“I am proud of what we have achieved and know that it’ll remain a reminder of a very formative few months of my life’s story-line.”

“The last two tracks on The Joy Of Living – Davey Steele’s The Last Trip Home and John Tams’ Rolling Home – form the most heartfelt and fitting tribute to Oates’ father. The former is a kind of final call to arms, a song about coming to terms with your place and time on Earth. The latter is simply one of the most moving pieces of music I have ever heard – the only extant recording of Oates’ father’s singing but joined by an overdub of Oates herself to create a musical dialogue that stretches time and transcends generations. As the original recording fades out and Oates’ unaccompanied voice alone remains, we are left tearful but somehow full of hope. As a conclusion to a compelling, spirited emotional rollercoaster of an album, it is quite perfect.” – FRUK

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Music Sat 13 Apr 8 pm

African Night Fever Presents: Dobet Gnahore

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Admn: £20

We’re delighted to bring you beautiful sounds and mesmerising moves from Dobet Gnahore, courtesy of the African Night Fever crew.

Grammy Award-winner and Radio 3 World Music nominee Gnahore is hailed as one of the freshest talents in new African music. She sings in seven languages and embraces a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from her native Ivorian ziglibiti, West African mandingka melodies and those further afield, such as Congolese rumba and Cameronian bikouts.

Gnahore’s stage presence radiates unbelievable style and energy accompanied with mesmerising acrobactic dancing. The songs on her new album MIZIKI were torn from the depths of this open courageous and intensely feminine African. A student at Abidjan’s Ki Yi M’bock, like Youssou N’Dour, Salif Keita and Ray Lema, she has become an internationally-acclaimed voice and someone the Guardian has described as “WOMAD’s best act”.

She says “I want to make people dream” – so come and share that dream!

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Music Sun 14 Apr 8 pm

Sam Lee’s Singing With Nightingales: LIVE

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Admn: £16

This Spring, the Mercury Prize-nominated folk artist Sam Lee is bringing his much celebrated Singing With Nightingales events indoors.

This highly unique event will take place in a relaxed, low lit, setting – cleverly interweaving live broadcasting direct from the countryside with songs and stories from Sam and his guests, celebrating nature and the nightingale’s acclaim in folklore, myth and world culture.

A live feed will give audiences the opportunity to hear wild nightingales performing their magical courtship arias, witnessing a one-off collaboration between the human musicians on stage and one of Nature’s finest voices.

Combined the elements will create a thrilling, uplifting and never-to-be-forgotten experience.

The event is produced by the award-winning music promoter The Nest Collective, which has been staging Singing With Nightingales in wild woodland settings since 2015. Previous seasons have been profiled on the BBC’s Breakfast television show, Radio 4’s Today and on Countryfile. The field concerts have also been very favourably reviewed by many newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian, Telegraph, Times and Observer.

Singing with Nightingales LIVE is supported by Arts Council England.

RUNNING TIME: approx. 3hrs (with interval)

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Film Thu 18 Apr 2 pm

Matinee Film: Isle of Dogs

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Admn: £3.50

Sensationally rendered animation, rich in detail and full of deadpan heroism and epic ineptitude. delightful’

When the corrupt mayor of Megasaki sends all the dogs into quarantine on trash island, his twelve-year-old ward goes there to find out what has happened to his beloved spots and gets help from a pack of misfit canines who have also been exiled.

cert pg duration 101 mins

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Music Thu 18 Apr 8 pm

Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage

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Admn: £12

A chance meeting at their local Black Fen Folk Club in Cambridge uncovered Hannah and Ben’s shared musical passions and sympathies, that over time have developed into a unique and intimate show of American roots and English folk music.

Huddled round a single microphone, singing intimate duets with just mountain dulcimer, dobro and guitar, Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage are a folk duo that look and sound classically timeless, yet feel refreshingly unique.

Fleetingly, they may evoke memories of Gram and Emmylou, Shirley and Davey, or Gillian and David, but their warm distilling of influences from both sides of the Atlantic produces a refined sound that is decidedly their own.

Their unique unplugged presentation creates a widescreen, cinematic soundscape with open spaces and atmosphere, giving their beautifully pure vocals room to share the songs’ emotion and narrative.

The material is as joyful and fun as it is intense, but the common factor is the duo’s warmth and confidence in each other; their natural ease and connection is clearly evident on the recorded music, and a genuine pleasure to witness on stage.

‘This is folk music for everyone – a master-class in proficiency, an exercise in individuality and a declaration of love of the folk tradition from both sides of the Atlantic’ ★★★★★ Spiral Earth

‘Spellbinding… Hannah and Ben were born to play and sing together’ FRoots

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Kids Fri 19 Apr 2Shows: 11.30 & 1.30

Short Stories, Tall Tales

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Admn: £6 Adult & Child

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Film Fri 19 Apr 7.30 pm

Exhibition on Screen presents: Rembrandt, feat. Q&A with executive producer, Phil Grabsky

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Admn: £12

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, this film marks the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death, and explores the major show of the artist’s works hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. Rembrandt’s life story is interwoven throughout, alongside behind-the-scenes preparations at these world-famous institutions. For many, Rembrandt is the greatest artist that ever lived and this deeply moving film seeks to explore the truth about the man behind the legend.

Exhibition On Screen (EOS), the pioneering series of gallery and artists’ films for the cinema, provides access to the world’s greatest art and artistic institutions. Each film offers a cinematic journey into the personal lives of history’s best-loved artists.

This event, part of EOS’s sixth season, features a Question and Answer session with EOS executive producer and director, Phil Grabsky. “My team and I are delighted to give viewers behind-the-scenes access to some of the world’s greatest galleries and museums and to tell the stories of history’s most influential artists. I hope these new films inspire viewers to continue discovering the lives of artists who have shaped our cultural heritage, and will continue to do so for many years to come.”

Since being launched in 2011 by filmmaker Phil Grabsky, EOS has released 19 films which have been shown in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Running time: 90 minutes

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Comedy Sat 20 Apr 8.30 pm

Barnstormers Comedy Club (April 2019)

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Admn: £13.50 advance

Three top comics and a barrel of laughs!

Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out.

Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the perfect way to get together with your mates. Each month our compère introduces three top acts from the comedy circuit. A barnstorming night out!

Over 18s only. £13.50 in advance. £15 on the door.

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Kids Sat 20 Apr 11 am then 2 pm

Treasure Island

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TICKET PRICE: £10 advance, £12.50 child, £13.50 adult, £50 family of four
From the producers of the Shoreham annual pantomime…!

Alongside panto baddy Tom Beard, a host of stars from the world of children’s television including Callum Donnelly from CBeebies ‘Justin’s House’ and ‘Spotbots’, and Nickelodeon’s Eleanor Snowdon are setting sail with a show perfect for children aged three and upwards.

This child-friendly adaptation of ‘Treasure Island’ is a very funny, high energy, big, bold and bright show with crazy characters, all your favourite songs and a swashbuckling sensational story on the seven seas!

Laughter, plenty of adventure and a whole host of pirates are on the horizon – brought to life by our intrepid crew in search of buried treasure!

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Film Thu 25 Apr 2 pm

Matinee Film: The Children Act

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Admn: £3.50

Emma Thompson gives yet another powerful performance in this affecting adult drama.

In a moment of personal crisis as her marriage crumbles, fiona, an eminent high court judge, is asked to rule on the case of adam, a brilliant boy who is refusing on religious principle the blood transfusion that will save his life. adam is three weeks from his 18th birthday and still legally a child.

cert 12 duration 105 mins

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Kids Fri 26 Apr 11 am

My First Cinema: Messy Goes to Okido: Journeys – Journey to Socktropolis

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Admn: £3.00/Adults free

Journey to Socktropolis

Zam tries out her new navigator, which the friends use to get to messy’s most favourite place in okido….socktropolis! but when the batteries run out, how will they find their way back? (maps)

when you need to know, go to okido!

three ten minutes films duration 30 minutes

£3.00 each child, adults free

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Music Fri 26 Apr 8 pm

John Coghlan’s Quo

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Admn: £20

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FRIDAY 26TH APRIL 2019 - STARTS 8PM
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John Coghlan’s Quo recreates an authentic 70s Quo Sound in keeping with John’s time with with the rock legends. For Quo fans and critics alike, this era is often regarded as Quo’s “Classic” period and the music has a special place in the rock canon.

John Coghlan joined Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in their newly-formed band ‘The Spectres’ in 1962. The group went through a series of name changes, including Traffic Jam, before becoming Status Quo in the late 60s when Rick Parfitt also joined the line-up. In the years that followed, they released a string of chart-topping hits including:

*Pictures Of Matchstick Men *Ice In the Sun *Down The Dustpipe *In My Chair *Paper Plane *Mean Girl *Caroline *Break The Rules *Down Down *Roll Over Lay Down *Rain *Mystery Song *Wild Side Of Life *Rocking All Over The World *Again And Again *Whatever You Want *Living On An Island *What You’re Proposing

Since leaving Quo, John has worked with many noted and diverse musicians, in his own Diesel Band; with Partners In Crime; and the Rockers, featuring Phil Lynott, Roy Wood and Chas Hodges. Other collaborations have included Noel Redding (ex-Jimi Hendrix) and Eric Bell (ex-Thin Lizzy).

In 2013 and 2014, John re-joined Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt and Alan Lancaster for the two sell-out Status Quo Frantic Four Reunion Tours, appearing all over the UK and Europe and reigniting the excitement of the early days of Quo.

During the late 90s, John Coghlan’s Quo was formed and through various line-ups they have enjoyed regular gigs all over the UK and Europe.

The current band consists of John on drums, with Mick Hughes on guitar and vocals, Rick Chase on bass and vocals, and Rick Abbs on guitar and vocals.

Come and relive some of the best songs in the rock canon from a true original.

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Music Sat 27 Apr 8 pm

The Drystones & Hickory Signals

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Admn: £12

The Drystones are an award winning young (just 21) lively folk duo from Priddy in Somerset playing violin, guitar and whistle, who have made a big splash since they formed in July 11. They play a mix of their own tunes and arrangements of folk tunes given drive, beat and energy. They have played festivals all over the Country (including Sidmouth, Broadstairs, Warwick, Bromyard, Purbeck and Folk East), and at their 2013 Glastonbury Festival performance they were highlighted by Steve Lamacq on Radio 2 as his “recommendation of the day”. They were the 2015 Larmer Tree Breakthrough Music Award winners and were asked by Michael Eavis to play the 2015 Glastonbury Extravaganza when Joan Armatrading had to cancel! Their third CD is a Songlines “Top Of The World” album. For just two people they make a lot of sound, you will not be bored!

The Drystones are a young (just 21) lively folk duo from Priddy in Somerset playing violin, guitar and whistle, who have made a big splash since they formed in July 11. They have played festivals all over the West Country (including Larmer Tree, Sidmouth, Broadstairs, Purbeck and Folk East), and at their 2013 Glastonbury Festival performance they were highlighted by Steve Lamacq on Radio 2 as his “recommendation of the day”. According to Living Tradition “to describe their instrumental style as spirited and animated would be akin to asserting that Bellowhead can be quite an energetic band”!

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Music Fri 3 May 8 pm

Flook

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Admn: £16

The flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weave and spin traditionally rooted tunes into the breathtaking sound of the groundbreaking band Flook. This group possesses a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.

“iconic, ground-breaking, progressive and all-round brilliant” Lynette Fay, BBC Radio Ulster, January 2018

Though their first release, Flook! Live! (1997), was already heralded as “the ultimate modern flute album” by The Irish Times, Flook only properly burst onto the international music scene with the release of their debut studio album, “Flatfish”, in 1999. This album introduced master bodhran player John Joe Kelly to Flook’s line up of flutists Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen and guitarist Ed Boyd.

Flatfish was hailed as “stunning”, “remarkable” and “little short of miraculous”, but it was Flook’s live performances that really captured the hearts of those who watched and listened; the rapport between these four musicians, the sheer enjoyment they developed in playing together, was commented on by audiences and critics alike. “Rubai”, released in 2002 and nominated for BBC Folk Album of the Year, was universally applauded by both journalists and fellow musicians and cemented Flook’s reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative bands to emerge from the English/Irish folk scene.

Following the release of “Haven” in 2005, they went on to win the coveted award for Best Group at BBC Folk Awards 2006. Flook announced that they were taking a prolonged pause from live performance at the end of 2008, but, due to overwhelming popular demand, they’re now back – and with a new album due for release in early 2019, they are firing explosively on all four cylinders.

There is no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this Anglo-Irish band stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins.

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Music Sat 4 May 8 pm

Stacey Kent

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Admn: £27.50

“Stacey Kent has been quietly sitting on top of the world of jazz vocals, for many years” Jamie Cullum

We are delighted to present the internationally acclaimed and Grammy-nominated vocalist Stacey Kent, on tour with her stellar group of musicians, featuring music from her latest critically acclaimed album “I know I Dream”. It features a remarkable collection of songs, including Bossa Nova classics, Chansons, American Standards, alongside reprises of some of Stacey’s most loved repertoire.

For Stacey, whose international touring schedule keeps her on the road for most of the year, the return to the UK provides a rare opportunity for British fans to enjoy this incredible vocal talent, live in concert.

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Music Sat 11 May 8 pm

Geno Washington & The Yo Yo’s

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Admn: £18

Geno Washington is still the No 1 60’s Soul Man, the real deal… enjoying cult status on the Soul, R&B, Blues and Northern Soul scenes, due in main to his unsurpassable reputation as a live performer. A contemporary of Alexis Corner, Gerogie Fame, The Small Faces and Jimi Hendrix (all of whom were his support acts back in the day) he is as electrifying on stage today as ever, a force of nature and a genuine joy to behold. Geno was recently invited to play to a sell-out audience as part of the prestigious annual Lord’s Taverners charity fundraiser at The Albert Hall and was also picked by Ray Davies to play as the main act at The Royal Festival Hall at his ‘Summer Meltdown’ finale. He was also recently asked to present Dexy’s Midnight Runners with an award for longevity at The Mojo Music Awards.. is that irony?

And in Case You Didn’t Know… in 1980 ‘Oh Geno!’ was a massive No 1 hit in the UK for Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Vocalist Kevin Roland based the song on his memories as a youth, of Geno’s gigs, when club-land used to echo to the chants of Geno! Geno! Geno!

Geno Washington and the Yo Yo’s! feature members of the super tight Ram Jam Band – playing a blistering set of pared down Street Soul, R&B and House Rockin’ Blues.

Always ready to rock the house, the King of the Swingers Geno Washington is the incarnation of all things ’60s. Hipsters and flipsters, movers and shakers alike, are all rendered incapable of having a bad time, when the Good Time Guru gets his army of fans on the good foot! The old Geno magic still drags them in and sends them home high.

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Music Fri 17 May 8 pm

Philip Clemo: Dream Maps LIVE

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
Admn: £14

Philip Clemo’s Dream Maps Live brings together an outstanding group of musicians,
who between them have worked with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Goldfrapp, Hugh
Masekela, Brian Eno and George Michael, with extraordinary visual projections from
Clemo’s ground-breaking Breath Project (featured at V&A Museum, Eden Project &
on TED).

Clemo builds mesmeric shows, with hypnotic and captivating musical forms that
transcend genre. These interplay with multi-textured soundscapes of geothermal
eruptions, Malaysian rainforests and even a humpback whale’s heartbeat.

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Music Thu 23 May 8 pm

Jo Harman (full band) + Special Guest

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
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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Comedy Fri 24 May 8 pm

Henry Paker: Man Alive / UK Tour 2019

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
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

“A natural born comedian” Michael McIntyre.

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Music Sat 1 Jun 8 pm

Hue & Cry

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
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 Fri 21 Jun 8 pm until Sun 21 Jul

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

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
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 Thu 26 Sep 8 pm until Sat 26 Oct

Fleetwood Bac

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
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 Sun 24 Nov 8 pm

Chris Wood

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
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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