Brighton What's On Guide

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Whats on at Ropetackle Arts Centre

Comedy Fri 20 Sep 8 pm

The Treason Show - September 2019

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Admn: £16

“Assaults the audience with blistering perspectives and signs, seals and delivers urgent, incisive gags.” ~ The Guardian

The Treason Show ‘Best Of’ edition, featuring a year’s worth of Treason Shows! Say goodbye to a crazy 2018 and usher in an even crazier 2019 with the UK’s biggest and best live satirical sketch show.

“Slick, fast and funny” ~ ★★★★★ The Argus

“Entertainment of the highest quality” ~ ★★★★★ The Latest

Early booking advised, this show has sold-out every year since 2010!

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Kids Fri 20 Sep 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £9 Adult & Child

Storytelling for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents/carers (0-4 years) Babes in arms go free.

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

Watch this space to find out September’s story.

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Spoken Word Sat 21 Sep 2.00-5.00

Wordfest: Finding Another Voice: Poetry Workshop With Catherine Smith

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Admn: £20

There are many great poems and dramatic monologues in which the poet writes as ‘an other’, e.g. human, animal or object. This workshop will encourage writers to ‘find another voice’ so the default setting of autobiography can be challenged.

Catherine will provide some stimulating examples from various poets and will work with the group to try a range of options, which should result in some interesting writing in a different voice and from another perspective.

Catherine is a published writer of poetry, fiction and drama. She teaches creative writing and mentors individual poets.

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Music Sun 22 Sep 8 pm

Paul Lamb & The King Snakes

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Admn: £15.50-Seat. £13-Stand

£15.50 seated (£13.50 friends). £13.00 standing (£11.00 friends).
We all know the stuff that turns up in biographies, is empty and meaningless because it’s all been said before. So, let’s talk plainly about Paul Lamb & The King Snakes, the best blues band in Britain.

It didn’t happen suddenly. It took years of hard work and application, unfashionable words that signify little in these days of instant fame. As Paul can tell you, he and his band have done their individual time, made their mistakes, applied what they’ve learned, focused on their musicianship and the results are passed on to audiences that flock to their gigs. They in turn are guaranteed to enjoy genuine music performed with skill and mutual encouragement. It’s a simple but sure formula.

Right now, the King Snakes are a refreshing mixture of (relative) youth and experience.

The experience starting at the top, for Paul Lamb has spent the last thirty-some years whoopin’ and hollerin’ in clubs in his native North-East plus a later move to London, in concert and on festival stages, creating a personal synthesis of his harmonica heroes and his own unique and innate talent. His history includes representing Britain in the World Harmonica Championships, working with his particular mentor, Sonny Terry, and with any number of other blues artists who’ve visited these shores Over the years Paul Lamb & the King Snakes have won countless awards , sold record breaking quantities of albums and been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame alongside the likes of Peter Green & John Mayall.

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Comedy Wed 25 Sep 8 pm

Barnstormer Comedy - September 2019

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Admn: £15

Get together with your mates for a Barnstorming night out!

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

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

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Music Thu 26 Sep 8 pm until Sat 26 Oct

Fleetwood Bac

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Admn: £18

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

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

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

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

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

Please note this is an all standing gig.

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Film Thu 26 Sep 2 pm

Ropetackle Matinee: Fisherman’s Friends (12A)

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Admn: £4

Ten Cornish fishermen are signed by Universal records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of sea shanties. Based on the true-life story of a Cornish folk band.

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Music Thu 26 Sep 8 pm

Sari Schorr

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Admn: £15

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

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

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

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

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

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Film Fri 27 Sep 11 am

My First Cinema: The Gruffalo (U)

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Admn: £3.00

The magical tale of a mouse who goes for a stroll in the woods. He meets three predators – a fox, an owl and a snake – who all want to eat him! The brave little mouse must use his wits to survive. 30 mins

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Music Fri 27 Sep 8 pm

African Night Fever Presents: Reggae Party Special

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Admn: £17.50 seat. £15 stand

Reggae Party Special

The sounds of Marley by Gregory Fabulous

The ever popular Reggae Party bringing the sounds and taste of Jamaica and the Caribbean with Gregroy Fabulous backed by Tuffwize returns to The Ropetackle for an evening of joy and happiness.

Sample the rice and peas, sip on the rum punch and move to the beats of skanking Reggae beats. From Lovers rock, Dance hall to Roots Reggae all under one roof for an unforgettable happy sunshine experience.

Love the music and live the life, party in a true Caribbean style feeling irie.

African Caribbean food on sale from Brighton’s own chefs from Island Cuisine.

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Music Sat 28 Sep 8 pm

ED Barefoot Opera Presents: The Barber of Seville

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Admn: £20 adult/£10 child

adv £20 adult, £10 under 12’s | on the door £25 adults, £15 under 12’s

Barefoot Opera bring their inventive, exuberant ensemble style to Rossini’s comic masterpiece, Il Barbiere di Seviglia, (The Barber of Seville).

Sung in Italian with English surtitles, fully staged and with our famous ‘Barefoot Band’ led by Lesley Anne Sammons, our young singers will dazzle and delight you with their style and charisma.

Figaro the barber is played by Oscar Castellino, who has just completed a full scholarship with the Welsh National Opera Academy and Rozanna Madylus alternates with Monique Klongtruadroke as lively, richly toned Rosinas.

Rossini’s music has been compared to “the best champagne”, so come along to indulge in the bubbles and enjoy the comedy, as Rosina (spoiler alert) successfully maneuvers her way out of her revolting guardian’s toils and into the arms of a gorgeous young Count.

Directed by Jenny Miller, and on tour to Hastings, London, Oxford, Maidenhead and the Wooburn Arts Festival.

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Spoken Word Sat 28 Sep 2 pm

Wordfest: Lynne Truss – The Man That Got Away Chaired by Beth Miller

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Admn: £10

Popular author, Lynne Truss, will discuss the latest novel in her new series, The Constable Twitten Mysteries, set in Brighton. Lynne is a prolific and varied writer, well-known for appearances on radio. Her dramatic monologues, particularly Life at Absolute Zero, are comic masterpieces based loosely on a cliff-top town not too far from here. Beth Miller, fellow author, will interview Lynne about her fiction writing, including her new book, and will help us discover more about this much-loved writer. There will be time for questions, and Lynne will sign books after the talk.

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Spoken Word Sat 28 Sep 2.30-5.00 pm

Wordfest: Children’s Creative Writing Workshop With Tess Jolly

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Admn: £10

A session for children aged 7-11 to inspire and develop their own creative writing, both poetry and prose. The session will include games to fire up the childrens’ imaginations, focused writing time and the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on their work. There will be a reading for their families at 4.30pm to end the session. Tess is an award-winning poet who runs Tiger’s Eye Writers, a regular creative writing class for children.

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Spoken Word Sun 29 Sep 2 pm

Wordfest: The Freya Connection With Umi Sinha and Elizabeth Scott

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Admn: £10

Umi and Elizabeth tell an extraordinary and inspiring true story of heroism and adventure. On 19th August 1942, 24-year-old Flight Sergeant Jack Nissenthall volunteered for one of the most dangerous missions of the Second World War as part of the ill-fated Dieppe Raid; a mission so dangerous that his Canadian bodyguards were ordered to kill him rather than let him fall into enemy hands. Jack’s story is as astonishing as any wonder tale, with obstacles, hardships and dangers, enemies and unexpected helpers in the darkest moments. Will Jack and his companions succeed in their quest? Sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction.

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Spoken Word Sun 29 Sep 10.00-5.00

New Writng South – Writers Day – Working with Young People as a Writer

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Admn: £10

In March we ran a really successful Writers’ Day here at The Writers’ Place, Brighton. We’re delighted to announce that we are joining forces with Shoreham Wordfest to present another Writers’ Day on Sunday 29 September. This day of discussions, information and networking is designed to offer specific advice on elements of being a writer including working with publishers, promoting yourself and your work, working with young people, and using research to inform your writing.

There are four sessions to choose from, with discounts available for those who book for three or more events.

The venue is Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea and contributors include Sue Walker, Beth Miller, Umi Sinha, Laura Wilkinson, Amy Winchester, Eve Ainsworth, Adam Webb, and Amy Zamarripa Solis.

Discussions and events – designed to broaden your knowledge and confidence as a writer.
Opportunities to network with other writers, regional publishers and the team New Writing South.
A flexible programme – book one or all four sessions, according to what is most useful to you.
Programme of Events:

10-11.15am, Working with Young People with Eve Ainsworth, Adam Webb £10 (£8 NWS Friends/Concessions)

11.45-1pm, The Power of Research with Umi Sinha, Amy Zamarripa Solis, Sue Walker £10 (£8 NWS Friends/Concessions)

1 – 1.30pm, Lunch Break and networking (informal, non-ticketed)

1.30 – 2.45pm, Preparing & Pitching Your Work with Beth Miller, Laura Wilkinson £10 (£8 NWS Friends/Concessions)

3.15 – 4.45pm The Future of Publishing with Amy Winchester, other speakers tbc £10 (£8 NWS Friends/Concessions)

Tickets on sale now. Book 3 or more events and save 5%

Some bursary places are available. Please contact hello@newwritingsouth.com for more information

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Spoken Word Sun 29 Sep 7.00 pm

Open Mic evening: Poetry, prose and flash fiction With Beth Miller and Catherine Smith

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Admn: £8

Our Creative Writing Tutors, both published writers, will share some of their own writing along with participants from their workshops, before inviting you to read some of your own original work, poetry, prose or flash fiction. Contributions on our Wordfest theme of Shaping the Future would be particularly welcome. Contact us in advance with a sample of your writing or take your chance on the evening. A great opportunity for writers and an enjoyable evening for all those who love to listen to new writing and want to support emerging talent. Five minutes maximum for readings.

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Spoken Word Sun 29 Sep 4 pm

Wordfest: Science Fiction: Visions of the Future With Professor Roger Luckhurst

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Admn: £8

Roger Luckhurst has written two histories of science fiction, including the British Library’s Science Fiction: A Literary History (2017). He is a professor at Birkbeck College, University of London. In this talk, he will discuss current trends in science fiction writing and the impact it has had on the way we, in the 2010s, imagine our future. Roger will come loaded with recommendations about who and what to read next.

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Film Tue 1 Oct 7.30 pm

Ropetackle Blockbuster: ROCKETMAN

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Admn: £6

A musical fantasy charting the fantastic human story of the breakthrough years of the supremely talented Elton John. On screen the film explodes with colour and energy. Each song is a stone-cold classic. Taron Egerton gives a rich and committed performance as Elton and is brilliant, electrifying. He can really sing too. 121 mins

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Spoken Word Wed 2 Oct 7.30 pm

Stanley Johnson: Rewilding our Countryside With Tony Whitbread, Sussex Wildlife Trust

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Admn: £10

Broadcaster, journalist, author, conservationist, and now reality-TV star, Stanley Johnson’s achievements are numerous. He has travelled the world in pursuit of animal welfare and environmental projects, winning plaudits from Greenpeace, the World Wildlife Fund and the United Nations. In addition to his impressive track record in campaigning on environmental issues, he is a prize-winning poet and novelist. His most recent publication, Kompromat, explores the skulduggery that may have been behind recent political turbulence. Stanley will talk about the threats to our ecology and the opportunities to preserve what is not only beautiful, but essential to our continued existence.

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Spoken Word Thu 3 Oct 8 pm

Simon Brett – Entries and Exits

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Admn: £10

Wordfest patron, Simon Brett, performs one of his hilarious one-man plays, Entries and Exits. This will be followed by a conversation about his writing career and many successes including the Charles Paris novels, featuring Bill Nighy on Radio 4, Blotto and Twinks and the Mrs Pargeter crime series. Simon was awarded the OBE in 2016 for services to literature and his work is frequently broadcast on radio and television, including No Commitments and After Henry.

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Film Fri 4 Oct 2 pm

Ropetackle Matinee: CASABLANCA (U)

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Admn: £4

Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) is an American who runs a bar in a Moroccan city and makes it a practice never to get involved with anyone. When an ex-flame (Ingrid Bergman) walks in, however, his life is turned upside down. 102 mins

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Music Fri 4 Oct 8 pm

Martha Tilston

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Admn: £18

Martha delivers a mesmerising set of songs and astute observations through her beautiful crystal-clear vocals, with the support of an eclectic ensemble of multi-instrumental musicians. BBC best newcomer Folk Awards nominee, Acoustic Stage opener at Glastonbury, guest vocalist with Zero 7, six critically claimed internationally released albums, Martha returns with her latest record ’NOMAD’ – a musical invitation to sit out under the stars around a fire and reconnect with a long-lost part of our selves.

“NOMAD takes her to another level…storytelling in words and music of the highest calibre” – Rock n Reel *****

“An unearthly lushness…enrapturing the listener from the outset” – FATEA

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Music Sat 5 Oct 8 pm

The Leylines

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Admn: £12

The Leylines are a West-country collective with a genre-defying, eclectic sound that ranges from traditional folk to full blown festival rock. This unique sound, combined with frontman Steve Mitchell’s lyrics abut life on the road and the state of society, has launched the band into the heart of the live music community and made them firm favourites of the festival circuit. The band released their debut album, Along the Old Straight Track, in June 2016, and their third album, Recover Reveal, this year. They have been compared to The Levellers, Mad Dog McCrea and Ferocious Dog, while remaining a band which has forged its own sound and identity. In the few short years since they started, The Leylines have garnered a fiercely-loyal fanbase and are highly recommended.

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Spoken Word Sat 5 Oct 10.00-4.00pm

Ropetackle & Wordfest Presents: Climate Change Summit

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Admn: £20

Peter Owen-Jones, TV presenter, explorer and ecological thinker, will start the day with a hard-hitting call for action – what can we do, individually and collectively, to protect the environment and respond to the existential challenges of climate change and environmental degradation? Also featuring Ellie Peters from the Committee on Climate Change, Belinda Rogers from the Green Alliance, Dan Osborn, Professor of Human Ecology at University College London and Dr. Howie Firth MBE who will talk about Orkney’s plans for full sustainability. There will be a plenary discussion with policy makers and climate activists. The conference is supported by the Rampion Community Fund. Please visit www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk or www.shorehamwordfest.com for more details.

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Spoken Word Sun 6 Oct 2.00-5.00

Ropetackle, Wordfest and EYE present: Our Future, Our Climate – young people’s conference

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Admn: FREE

An event for young people, organised by young people, to explore issues relating to climate change and the protection of the environment and wildlife. There will be games, discussion and activities. The event will end with an opportunity to challenge people with the power to make a difference.

The conference is jointly organised by Wordfest, Ropetackle Arts Centre and the EYE project. It is supported by the Rampion Community Fund.

To book a place please contact the E.Y.E. Project: EYE@worthinghigh.net

The full programme can be found at www.shorehamwordfest.com or www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk

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Kids Tue 8 Oct 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales – October - 2 Performances

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Admn: £9 Adult & Child

Storytelling for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents/carers (0-4 years) Babes in arms go free. £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.

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

There’s a new story every month. Watch this space to find out October’s story.

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Spoken Word Tue 8 Oct 8 pm

Why Shouldn’t I Go? by Janet Behan

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Admn: £8

Writer/actor Janet Behan, author of the celebrated biographical Brendan at the

Chelsea, brings her funny and poignant triple bill to Wordfest 2019. The plays tell the stories of three very different Irishwomen. They have one thing in common – religion and the impact it has had on their lives. Janet says: “Each woman started out as hopeful, bright-eyed and brave but each of them had their youthful optimism blighted by the prevailing constraints in their different communities. These are women of my generation, living every day with their own particular pain and loss.” This premiere production is directed by Jessica Higgs

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Music Thu 10 Oct 8 pm

Turin Breaks

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Admn: £22.50

11th October SOLD OUT

10th October – NOW ON SALE!

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

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

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Music Sat 12 Oct 8 pm

Wishbone Ash – 50th Anniversary Tour

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Admn: £25

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

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

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

Definitely one not to be missed!

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Film Mon 14 Oct 1.30pm

Ropetackle Cinema presents: (matinee) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Relaxed)

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Admn: £4

“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” is the philosophy of Miss Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe.) Her best human friend is Dorothy (Jane Russell) and together they ooze sparkling magnetism. 91 mins.

This is a relaxed and friendly screening, which means it is particularly suitable for people with any form of memory loss. Everyone welcome.

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Kids Wed 16 Oct 11.30 am

Taking flight: You’ve Got Dragons

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Admn: £8. Familyx4: £26

£8. Family of 4: £26
“Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn round…and they’re there.”

Lots of people get them; bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do?

A delightful tale of one child’s journey to come to terms with their dragons told in Taking Flight’s unique style. With live, original music, this highly visual, sensitive production is a humorous and touching exploration of the dragons we all face.

An intergenerational show, featuring creative captioning, interwoven BSL and audio description, You’ve Got Dragons is a treat for the whole family. And remember… “No dragon is more powerful than YOU!”

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Comedy Thu 17 Oct 8 pm

Andrew Lawrence: Clean

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Admn: £15

TICKET PRICE: £15 (inc £1.50 venue levy)
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Andrew Lawrence: Clean

British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2018*

Andrew Lawrence, star of Live at The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and UK comedy’s foremost contrarian takes a break from all the controversy in this new show. No politics. No religion. No smut. No swearing. Just great jokes and good clean fun.

“Master of dark humour and a political provocateur in recent years, Clean sees stand-up Andrew Lawrence remind audiences of his ability to write and deliver clean, non-partisan humour just as well any other comic.” British Comedy Guide
“Superbly intelligent, highly articulate and deeply sour” The Spectator
“His show is funny. Lawrence’s material is dark and deeply self-deprecating, bitter and somehow managing to be both biting and tongue in cheek, which is difficult to do without drawing blood. He has, he tells us, always regarded comedy as a barometer for freedom of speech. If it is then we are heading into a deep depression. He is a wonderful technician and if you cannot appreciate what he does up there on his comedy tightrope, juggling shock, disgust, outrage and laughter, then I am truly sorry for you.” The Scotsman

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Music Fri 18 Oct 8 pm

Martin Harley

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Admn: £17.50

+ Full Band

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

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

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

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

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

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Kids Fri 18 Oct 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £9 Adult & Child

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Comedy Sat 19 Oct 8.30 pm

Barnstormers Comedy Club

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Admn: £13,50 Adv. £15 otd

£13.50 in advance/£15 on the door
Get together with your mates for a Barnstorming night out!

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

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

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Music Wed 23 Oct 8 pm

Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes

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Admn: £27/£25.5

Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes have been friends since they were teenagers, singing and playing in venues around Scotland. As separate acts they often found themselves performing alongside each other (and other musical luminaries) creating a lifetime bond. Subsequently, they have ‘occasionally’ performed live, sang on each other’s records and remained friends for over 40 years.

Together they play a wonderful blend of folk songs,classic pop influences and self written favourites

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Film Thu 24 Oct 2 pm

Ropetackle Matinee: RED JOAN (12A)

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Admn: £4

A film based on the true story of Melita Norwood, an 87-year-old widow living in respectable Bexleyheath who was arrested in 1999 for treason. Red Joan, played by Dame Judi Dench, is a British government civil servant who is recruited by the KGB in the mid-1930s and who successfully transmits key British state secrets to the Soviet Union for 40 years. She remains undetected for over half a century eventually being exposed as the KGB’s longest-serving Soviet spy.

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Music Thu 24 Oct 8 pm

The Tweed Project

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Admn: £16

The Tweed Project is a collaboration between some of Scotland and England’s most in-demand musicians and explorers of their respective country’s folk traditions. After a successful year of performances in 2015, the project has been reborn with a new line-up for 2019. With Greg, Ciaran and Evan hailing from England and Josie, Pablo and Ali from Scotland, The Tweed Project will explore each member’s understanding of home and the traditions that come with that thought. The band will be interpreting songs from each country’s traditional collections, as well as some contemporary compositions.

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Film Fri 25 Oct 11 am

My First Cinema presents: The Bear (U)

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Admn: £3.00

A little girl loses her teddy bear in the polar bear enclosure at the zoo and is very happy when the polar bear turns up at her home to return it. Duration: 26 mins

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Music Fri 25 Oct 8 pm

Gryphon: ReInvention

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Admn: £20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Stage Wed 30 Oct 11 am & then 2 pm

The Scarecrows’ Wedding: Two showings

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Admn: £12.50 adult £10.50 child

“Enchanting and hilarious. Bags of sheer family fun” The Stage

★★★★
“Charming and cheerful. These scarecrows will make every child smile” Daily Mail

Scamp Theatre, the team behind Stick Man, present the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet…

Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows. Their wedding plans are all coming together until Harry leaves Betty’s side and the devilishly smooth Reginald Rake tries to take Harry’s place. Will Harry make it back in time to save their special day?

This heart-warming and award-winning adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book is bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style.

This epic love story promises wit, drama and wedding bells! Packed with live music and laughter, this is one hour’s magic that you and your children will never forget!

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Music Thu 31 Oct 8 pm

David Ford

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Admn: £16

David Ford is finally happy.

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

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

In reality he might be all of these things.

And none of the above.

It’s complicated.

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

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

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

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

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Film Fri 1 Nov 2 pm

Ropetackle Cinema: STRIKE (PG)

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Admn: £4

A Mole With A Goal

Mungo Morrison is a young mole who must try to achieve his impossible dream of becoming a footballer so that, with a little help from his wacky friends, he can save his hometown gold mine from a greedy supervillain known only as ‘The Boss.’

(Filmed in Lancing and directed by local film-maker Trevor Hardy)

100 mins

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Music Fri 1 Nov 7.30 pm

The Pirates of Penzance

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Admn: £16

A concert version of one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular comic operas which tells the tale of pirates, policemen and Major General Stanley and his daughters. As soloists, all former members of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, we welcome Yvonne Patrick – soprano, Louise Crane – mezzo soprano, Stephen Brown – tenor, Ian Belsey – baritone, Simon Butteriss – baritone, Richard Woodall – bass and the wonderful Lesley-Anne Sammons – piano.

These superbly-talented professionals will be ably supported by a local chorus of 20+ voices.

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Music Sat 2 Nov 2 pm in FOYER

Strictly No Stilettos

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Admn: FREE

TICKET PRICE: £FREE
FREE ENTRY
Come down and enjoy an afternoon of music in our foyer.

Strictly No Stilettos is a contemporary instrumental quintet playing jazz funk to fusion to new interpretations of rock songs.

Part of our Saturday Sessions Series

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Comedy Sat 2 Nov 8 pm

Robin Ince: Chaos of Delight

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Admn: £14.50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Music Sun 3 Nov 11 am

Mike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast Ft. The Matt Munro Show with Gary Bland

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Admn: £12

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

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Film Mon 4 Nov 1 pm

Ropetackle Cinema presents: The Wizard of Oz (U) - Relaxed screening

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Admn: £4 adult + carer free

An absolute masterpiece with ground-breaking visuals and deft storytelling. Starring Judy Garland. 101 mins.

This is a relaxed and friendly screening, which means it is particularly suitable for people with any form of memory loss. Everyone welcome.

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Film Mon 4 Nov 1 pm

Ropetackle Cinema presents: The Wizard of Oz (U) (Relaxed screening)

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Admn: £4

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Kids Tue 5 Nov 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £9 Adult & Child

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Film Wed 6 Nov 7.30 pm

Ropetackle Cinema: THE WHITE CROW (12A)

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Admn: £6

A thrilling ambitious biopic of Russian ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev, whose defection in Paris from the USSR to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War.

The electrifying Nureyev is portrayed by the young Ukrainian dancer Olav Ivenko with skill and passion in this evocative film which explores Nureyev’s origins while leading to a stunning finale.

Directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes. 127 mins

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Film Wed 6 Nov 7.30 pm

Ropetackle Cinema: THE WHITE CROW (12A)

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Admn: £6

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Music Thu 7 Nov 8 pm

The Paul McKenna Band

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Admn: £14

Scotland’s Paul McKenna has long been ranked among our finest younger singers and songwriters, armed with a powerful yet intensely emotive voice and passionate social conscience, often expressed through his songs, a combination that’s brought frequent comparisons to the great Dick Gaughan.

He and his band – comprising Robbie Greig (fiddle), Conal McDonagh (pipes/whistles), Conor Markey (banjo/ bouzouki/mandolin) and Ewan Baird (percussion) – draw on both Scottish and Irish roots, in a dynamic, full-bodied array of original and traditional material, along with songs by like-minded authors including Peggy Seeger, Alistair Hulett and Jim Reid. Following 2016’s 10th– anniversary release Paths That Wind, they’re currently at work on their fifth album.

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Kids Sun 10 Nov 11.30am then 2.00pm

Snow Play: 2 Performances

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Admn: £10/Familyx4: £36

What would you do if one year Winter decided to stay and moved into your house? You would have icicles in the kitchen and snow all over your bed! Well that’s what happens in our snowy spectacular show where you are guaranteed a white Christmas, no matter what the weather or the time of year!

When Mr Green comes back home from his Christmas holidays and finds that Mr White has moved in, it’s the start of a brrrrilliant series of adventures as Mr White makes it snow all over, even inside the house!

All naughty Mr White wants to do is play snowy tricks and have fun but Mr Green hates the mess and can’t stand the cold.

Who gets to stay and who has to go away? You can help us decide as you come on stage to make a giant snowman or join in from your seat with our massive snowball fight.

In the end though, how cool can Mr White stay when the sun returns?

Brought to you by Lyngo Theatre.

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Kids Sun 10 Nov 1 pm

Lyngo Theatre presents: The Heart of Winter - Snow Play

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Admn: £10/Familyx4: £23

Christmas is coming and Sally can’t sleep – it’s too hot! The weather has gone topsy-turvy. No-one can remember the last time it snowed, or even rained, and her father can’t sell any of his umbrellas. Will a snowy bedtime story from Dad help? That night, Sally has a dream that changes everything – a mysterious silver spark turns her bedroom into a glistening white field where she meets the glowing Heart of Winter.

In this new musical show Lyngo warmly celebrates family, friendship and the good fortune of finding the winter we really need and want…with the precious festive offering of lots of fluffy snow!

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Film Tue 12 Nov 2 pm

Ropetackle Matinee: THE STING (PG)

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Admn: £4

When his partner is murdered, young con artist Johnny Hooker is keen to get revenge. He teams up with his dead mate’s best friend, wily old Henry Gondorff who is currently enduring a run of bad luck. Together they set up the swindle of a lifetime.

Robert Redford and Paul Newman breathe sizzling charisma into their characters and the iconic rag-time soundtrack only adds to the feather-light comedy touch. 129 mins

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Kids Fri 15 Nov 11.30am then 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £9 Adult & Child

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Music Fri 15 Nov 8 pm

African Night Fever Presents: AKA Trio

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Admn: £20

AKA Trio

ANTONIO FORCIONE, SECKOU KEITA AND ADRIANO ADEWALE

The AKA TRIO is an international musical summit meeting of three world-renowned virtuosos: Antonio Forcione, Seckou Keita and Adriano Adewale.

Coming from three different continents – Europe, Africa and South America – Antonio, Seckou and Adriano grew up in three different landscapes, speaking three different

languages, and were formed by three different cultures and musical traditions. All these differences have converged in AKA Trio, and the product is ‘Joy’, a new album which will release in May 2019.

Italian guitarist-composer Antonio Forcione has been travelling the world for over two decades, releasing twenty albums and collaborating with many major artists along the

way, including such names as Charlie Haden, Trilok Gurtu, Angelique Kidjo and the Bulgarian Voices, amongst many others. Seckou Keita from Senegal is one of the world’s

foremost kora players, involved in many international projects including his ground-breaking duo with Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and his Transparent Water project with

Cuban pianist Omar Sosa. Brazilian percussionist and composer Adriano Adewale has collaborated with Bobby McFerrin, Joanna McGregor and Benjamin Taubkin and hascomposed music for orchestras and dance theatre.

Together they create a joyful, uplifting and life-affirming musical collaboration.

www.aka-trio.com

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Comedy Sat 16 Nov 8.30 pm

Barnstormers Comedy Club

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Admn: Adv: £13.50. £15 on door

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Stage Sun 17 Nov 8 pm

Dyad Productions: Orlando

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Admn: £15

From the award-winning creators of Jane Eyre: An Autobiography, Dalloway, The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe, and Austen’s Women.

From the court of Elizabeth I to the Frost Fairs of London; from the mountains of Turkey to Regency society; from the reign of Victoria to the present day… Experience immortal Orlando’s cheeky, romantic, heart-warming adventures across several lifetimes and discover what it means to find a place in the world whilst remaining true to yourself. Based on the novel by Virginia Woolf.

Written & Directed by Elton Townend-Jones. Performed by Rebecca Vaughan.

★★★★★ ‘A towering performance‘ (The Scotsman)

★★★★★ ‘A luscious sweeping tale’ (The i)

★★★★★ ‘Truly extraordinary… one of the most exciting young performers on the British Stage’ (British Theatre Guide)

★★★★★ ‘Quite simply: it’s astounding’ (Broadway Baby)

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Music Thu 21 Nov 8 pm

Sea Dogs and Troubadours

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Admn: £10

Opening with the south coast’s premier sea shanty singing ensemble The Wellington Wailers, this will be a fabulous evening with surprises along the way! Fresh from their performance at this year’s Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival, The Wailers are renowned for raising the roof, mixing close harmony vocals, humour and traditional songs of the sea. The live stage show incorporates multimedia and theatrical presentations.

Laura Ward and the Risen Road will perform a set of original roots tunes plus new and vivid interpretations of songs from the traditional canon. Drawing on Nu-Folk, bluegrass Irish and contemporary sources, Ward’s music celebrates and reinvents the legacy of the troubadour.

The Purple Shoes: Fronted by singer/songwriter Marie Dance, The Purple Shoes bring their blend of harmony vocals and Americana-inspired music with an English twist to Ropetackle. They have expanded their line-up of musicians for this event to create a vibrant stage show that will showcase new material from their forthcoming album, Small Town Fairy Tales, as well some well-known audience favourites.

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Comedy Fri 22 Nov 8 pm

Humble Pi: Matt Parker’s Comedy of Errors

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Admn: £15

Matt Parker is a stand-up comedian and mathematician. He appears regularly on TV and online: as well as being a presenter on the Discovery Channel his YouTube videos have been viewed over 85 million times.

Humble Pi explores the greatest mathematical near-misses and mishaps involving planes, bridges, the internet, big data and more. Matt Parker shows us the bizarre ways maths trips us all up.

– In 1983, a Canadian flight crew used pounds instead of kilograms and a plane took off with about half the fuel it needed, running out mid-flight.

– In 2012, someone at JPMorgan Chase accidentally added two cells in a spreadsheet instead of taking their average and lost the company $2 billion USD.

– The European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group estimates that 24% of all spreadsheets used in business contain a maths error.

– 19.6% of genetic research crunched in Excel contains errors where a gene name has been accidentally auto-corrected into a date.

In 2018 Matt calculated the number pi live on-stage in front of a sold-out Royal Albert Hall using a real pie. He is also the first person to use an overhead projector at the Hammersmith Apollo since Pink Floyd.

Suitable for 12+ but please note, it is an adult evening of stand up (maths)

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Kids Fri 22 Nov 11 am

My First Cinema presents: Messy (U)

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Admn: £3: Adults free

Another adventure with Messy and her friends in the magical world of Okido. There will be two adorable little Messy dolls to win at this screening. Come along and see if you will win one! 30 mins

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Kids Sat 23 Nov 11 am

Garlic Theatre: Eggs on Legs

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Admn: £8. Familyx4: £26

‘Every day, from here to there funny things are everywhere’ Dr Seuss

Meet a family of zany Eggs on Legs, living in a lost pocket of the globe. One day the wind blows a huge egg into their tree and they are excited to play with it. But what happens if it hatches and can they protect it from the slithery snake?

Garlic Theatre conjure a poetic, Dr Seuss world full of eggcentric puppets and music to make you roll around with laughter.

A cracking family show bursting with wonder and surprise – you will never look at an egg in the same way again.

Audience age recommendation: 3 – 8

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Music Sat 23 Nov 8 pm

Graham Parker

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Admn: £24.50

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

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

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Music Sun 24 Nov 8 pm

Chris Wood

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Admn: £15

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

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

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

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

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

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Music Tue 26 Nov 8 pm

Laurence Jones band

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Admn: £22.50

Laurence Jones is back and is ready to tear up Europe with new self titled album Laurence Jones Band. The accomplished new album recorded in Miami and produced by Gregory Elias is set for release on Friday 27th Sept 2019 on USA label Top Stop Music.

Laurence Jones has been writing songs and performing on stage for over half his age, the Blues Rock troubadour has been fine-tuning his sound playing to packed house across Europe, leading the way for the new generation of blues performers.

The Laurence Jones band is:

Laurence Jones – Vocals and Guitar / Phil Wilson – Drums / Bennett Holland – Keys / Greg Smith – Bass

Award winning guitarist, Laurence Jones says: ” I’m really proud to bring you this new album, two years of hard work have gone into the planning and recording of it. I will let the music do the talking though and see you on the road at a show ! “

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Music Thu 28 Nov 8 pm

PLATINUM – The Live Abba Tribute Show: STANDING

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Admn: £26

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

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

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

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

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Film Thu 28 Nov 2 pm

Ropetackle Matinee: Stan and Ollie (PG)

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Admn: £4

The true story of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act is brought to the big screen for the first time. Starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as the inimitable movie icons, Stan and Ollie is the heart-warming story of what would become their triumphant final tour when they secure a place in the hearts of their adoring public. 98 mins

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Music Fri 29 Nov 8 pm

Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders

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Admn: £22

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Music Sat 30 Nov 8 pm

South Coast Soul Revue – Kicking off Christmas Soul and Funk Party

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Admn: £18

If you like sweet soul music AND you like Christmas – well, this is the gig for you! Expect a great, hi-energy performance from vocalists Ruby & Danny, blasting horns and a rhythm section to set your pulses racing. All with a great Christmas party vibe.

Dancing optional – but highly recommended!

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Music Sun 1 Dec 3pm

Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Christmas Concert with special guests

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Admn: £17 - under 18s £5

“A magical show that brought a sense of peacefulness to an otherwise hectic time. This was both a Christian and Pagan celebration without any sparkly tinsel and commercial sentimentality. Durrant’s playing was masterful, creating the right seasonal feel to this family show” – Brighton Argus

Guitarist and composer Richard Durrant heralds the start of the Christmas season with singer Amy Kakoura and master fiddler Nick Pynn to serve up a festive feast of acoustic Christmas music. This unique show mixes chart topping Christmas songs with early music repertoire, British folk, traditional carols and solo guitar works.

Hosted by natural storyteller Richard, this is a family-friendly event full of midwinter charm. Over many years Richard’s Candlelit Christmas concerts have become a seasonal tradition eagerly awaited by music lovers across the UK. In 2018, live tracks from the tour were featured on BBC6 Music.

“Technically impressive guitar playing on the folk/classical cusp” – The Independent

“An all-embracing winter tapestry…whether pure instrumental or paired with Amy Kakoura’s soothing tones, it’s a tasteful celebration.” Guitar & Bass Magazine

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Music Sun 1 Dec 7.30 pm

Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Christmas Concert with special guests

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Admn: £17 - under 18s £5

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Music Sun 1 Dec 11 am

Mike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast

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Admn: £12

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Music Tue 3 Dec 8 pm

Belshazzar’s Feast

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Admn: £15

On tour with their celebrated Christmas show that mixes traditional folk music, seasonal material, stirring in classical, pop and music hall, all topped off with audience participation and lashings of wry humour, Paul Sartin (Bellowhead / Faustus) and Paul Hutchinson (Hoover The Dog) together have wowed audiences across the world with their eclectic and eccentric mix of tunes and between-songs chat, that always sends audiences home with smiles on their faces.

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Music Wed 4 Dec 8 pm

Chris Difford – Christmas Shopping

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Admn: £22 front/£20general

Chris Difford is a Grammy-nominated and double Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist who has brought us characters and sketches from everyday life, and has successfully turned the mundane into the beautiful, the urbane into the exquisite for over 40 years.

With his collaborator, Squeeze co-founder Glenn Tilbrook, Chris has written some of the most enduring and best-loved songs of our time such as ‘Up The Junction’, ‘Cool For Cats’, ‘Labelled With Love’, ‘Tempted’ plus many others. His band Squeeze returned with a new album ‘The Knowledge’ in October 2017 followed by extensive world-wide tour.

In November and December 2019 Chris will be on tour around the UK with his stand-up, sit-down book and music tour, telling stories and singing songs.

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Kids Thu 5 Dec 11 am & 1.30pm

Short Stories, Tall Tales: 2 Shows

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Admn: £9 Adult & Child

Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents. £9 adult £ child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult, babes in arms go free.

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

Watch this space for story details, there’s a new one every month!

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Film Fri 6 Dec 2 pm

Ropetackle Matinee: Widows (15)

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Admn: £4

The perfect heist thriller needs the right team for the job. And for Widows, director Steve McQueen has assembled a fearsome foursome with the likes of Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki – the four widows who take matters into their own hands when their criminal husbands die and leave a major debt at their feet. The four women conspire to forge a future on their own terms. 129 mins

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Music Fri 6 Dec 8 pm

Mark Chadwick (Levellers)

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Admn: £15

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and six Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong, the Levellers are festival favourites and have cemented their cherished status with headline performances at Glastonbury, Isle Of Wight, Cambridge Folk Festival, Bestival and Boomtown and many European and UK events. In 2003, they successfully created their own annual Beautiful Days Festival which takes place in August at Escot Park in Devon.

During this time Mark has released two solo albums All the Pieces and Moment and his upfront and personal solo performance will see him play a mixture of material from these albums as well as Levellers’ classics.

This is an all-standing event: be warned, Mark will have you dancing!

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Music Sat 7 Dec 8 pm

African Night Fever presents: Just A Little Respect for Aretha Franklin

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Admn: £17 seated/£15 stand

A tribute show curated by Tracey Milliner and Lewis Whittington to celebrate the life of the late Queen Of Soul! delivered in style with an outstanding 10-piece band.

Brace yourself as they take you on a spectacular journey of Aretha’s unforgettable hits such as Respect, Chain Of Fools, Think, Say A Little Prayer and many more.

To enhance this unforgettable soul music experience, there is also soul food on sale from Island Cuisine – a complete Christmas feast!

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Music Sun 8 Dec 3pm

Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Christmas Concert with special guests

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Admn: £17 - under 18s £5

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Music Sun 8 Dec 7.30pm

Richard Durrant’s Candlelit Christmas Concert with special guests

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Admn: £17 - under 18s £5

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Kids Fri 13 Dec 10.30; 2pm; 5.30pm until Tue 31 Dec

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Christmas PANTO!

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Admn: Various

Tickets: £15 child, £16 adult; £60 family of 4 plus booking fee
“A dazzling spectacle of a show. Not to be missed!” The Latest

Please note the Relaxed Performance is on the 13th December at 2pm

Magic mirrors, seven little men, poisoned apples and an enchanted Princess all tell the classic story of Snow White. An evil stepmother, no longer the fairest in the land, threatens to put an end to her beautiful stepdaughter but can true love find a way and save her.

All this and the usual mayhem and twists you expect from a Shoreham panto too…but be sure to book early for the best seats!

Following seven sell-out years of pantomime fun at Ropetackle, LP Creatives return this December with the magical tale of Snow White. This firm family favourite promises to be an amazing show to continue our fine reputation for high-quality Christmas fun.

‘Snow doubt about it, we’re the best panto for miles around.

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Music Thu 26 Dec 11 am

Mike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast presents: Boxing Day Special

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Admn: £15

This is always a cracker of a gig and the presence of wonderful saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson is becoming as traditional as the Christmas Pantomime. Always fun, verging on insane but never at the sacrifice of the musical quality. This is always a sell-out, so book early.

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Comedy Tue 31 Dec 8.15pm to 11.15pm

The Treason Show: That Was The Year That Was 2019

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Admn: £29

“Rib cracking, side splitting, gun firing and hard hitting.” BRIGHTON AND HOVE INDEPENDENT NEWS

‘Tis the season for all things Treason! The annual Review of the Year edition, featuring the best-of a year’s worth of Treason Shows is here!

With the world going to hell in a circus handcart, what better way to forget the lunatics that have overtaken the asylum than to honour that great British festive tradition and take the right Royal Michael out of our elders and betters.

Well-aimed punchlines, local parody songs, and topical sketches wickedly crafted by a team of more than 30 writers, all wrapped up in Treason Show founder/director Mark Brailsford’s Christmas package!

The show will finish at 11.15pm. (Pre-Show Supper available from 7.30pm – not included in the price.)

Early booking advised

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