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SPARKLING ARTS EVENTS IN THE HEART OF SHOREHAM BY SEA

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Welcome to Ropetackle’s spring programme, full of amazing music, comedy, theatre, talks, family events, and much more, all running from

January – April 2019. Ropetackle continues to be a much-loved arts provider in the community.

Our friendly atmosphere, first-class programming and intimate performance space make every event a special experience.

Discover what’s coming up over the next few months and start filling your evenings with some inspirational arts and entertainment all at

Shoreham’s unique award-winning arts venue.

Check out the centre pages now to see What’s On at a glance.

Open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm

Contact: [email protected]

The Ropetackle Café is located in the foyer of Ropetackle Arts Centre. We serve a delicious range of teas, coffees, and soft drinks, plus a wonderful menu of freshly-made sandwiches, paninis, soups, jacket potatoes, scrumptious cakes and more. Hot food specials are also available. The large, light and airy Ropetackle foyer is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing coffee, meet with friends for a light lunch, or get some work done with our free wi-fi. We also offer pre-show dining before selected events. Look out for the suppers icon. These wholesome meals are provided by Shoreham-based Lesley’s Kitchen. The menu features meat and vegetarian options including lasagne, chilli, pies, casseroles and curry, all served with either salad or vegetables, plus a range of desserts including trifles, meringues, brownies and more! Main meals cost just £8, desserts £3.50, or the 2-course meal for £10. Booking is essential: simply email [email protected] or call 07525 622662.To find out more, visit: ropetacklecentre.co.uk/cafe

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Ropetackle is Adur’s award winning, community run arts venue. As a registered charity (no. 1109381), we are run almost entirely by volunteers and as such rely on the support and generosity of individuals and groups to fulfil our programme delivery and growing outreach projects.

Join as a Friend and you’ll be directly helping the arts to thrive in Adur through Ropetackle.

As a Ropetackle Friend you also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• advance notification and priority booking on special new events and big name artists

• exclusive discounts on selected shows throughout the year • supporting the continued growth and delivery of our award-winning

programme and outreach projects • an exclusive monthly newsletter with the latest news, special offers

and key developments

• joining the Ropetackle Film Club at a reduced rate

Friends are central to the success, spirit and sustainability of Ropetackle. Join us and become part of Ropetackle’s ever-expanding community, championing the arts in Adur and beyond.

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Join as a Ropetackle Friend for just £15 a year individual, or £25 joint.

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PLAY THE HARMONICA – A BEGINNER’S WORKSHOP Following the success of this event last year, tutor Con O’Neill brings his popular one-day workshop back to Ropetackle. Covering the basics of tune-playing, chord-playing and blues improvisation, this workshop is suitable for anyone new to the instrument.

Please bring a 10-hole (diatonic) harmonica in C. For recommended models or to buy one on the day, contact Con on 07481 903127.

Saturday 5th January | 10am – 4pm | £30

MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFAST

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 available to buy.

Sunday 6th January | 11am | £11

ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB PRESENTS:

LOVING VINCENT

“An amazing work of art and a fantastic, unforgettable pictorial voyage.”

In a story depicted in oil painted animation, a young man comes to the last hometown of painter Vincent Van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist’s last letter and ends up investigating his final days there.

Cert. 12 / Duration 95 mins

Open only to Film Club members and their guests (£5).

Thursday 10th January | 7.30pm

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SHORT STORIES, TALL TALES Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents

Watch actress and mum Hannah Summers bring 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.

Ages 0-4 years. Duration: 45 mins. EARLY BOOKING ADVISED.

Friday 11th January and Friday 18th January | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £6 per adult and one child, £2 per additional sibling.

GOLDEN YEARS – AN HOMAGE TO DAVID BOWIE The Brighton Beach Boys return to Ropetackle with their quick-to-sell-out show to mark the third anniversary of Bowie’s passing on 10th January 2016. This is a musical celebration of some of the great songs left behind by the pioneering rock legend. Expect amazing songs from Bowie’s eclectic career, including Space Oddity, Heroes, Lazarus, Rebel Rebel, Star Man, Ziggy Stardust, Kooks, Star Man and many more… With Glen Richardson on lead vocals, Steve Wrigley on guitar and Charlotte Glasson on saxophones.

Friday 11th January | 8pm | £15

CHINA CRISIS Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of this hugely-loved 80s band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979 and we look forward to welcoming them to Ropetackle for the first time.China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, 10 Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums and hits across Australia, Europe and the Americas. The band, known for a string of hit singles that include African & White, Christian, Working with Fire and Steel, Black Man Ray and Wishful Thinking, will be performing these classics and more, alongside tracks from the new album Autumn in the Neighbourhood. With Eddie Lundon, Gary Daly, Jack Hymers (keys) Eric Animan (sax)Saturday 12th January | 8pm | £22 seated/£20 standing

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THE PAPA GEORGE BAND ...a powerful Deep Blues player...a spectacular blues artist. He’s got power and nuance, he’s a master entertainer and pure player.” Bob Margolin (Muddy Waters Band)

Playing electric and national guitar with earthy “blues with a feelin’” vocals, Papa George leads his band with his trademark style, calling up older blues alongside his original songs. His dynamic band includes bass player Pete Stroud (Buddy Whittington/Peter Green) and Tom Compton

(Johnnie Winter/Alvin Lee). For exceptional UK/US blues, this is a welcome return to Ropetackle for this unmistakable vocal and guitar talent.

Friday 18th January | 8pm | £15

GILAD ATZMON Gilad Atzmon is a British Jazz artist and author. Gilad was born in Israel in 1963 and trained at the Rubin Academy of Music, Jerusalem (Composition and Jazz). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays saxophones, clarinet and ethnic woodwind instruments . In 2000 Gilad founded the Orient House Ensemble in London and started re-defining his own roots in the light of his emerging ethical awareness. The Ensemble includes Chris Higginbottom on Drums, Yaron Stavi on Bass and Frank Harrison on piano & electronics.Saturday 19th January | 8pm | £12

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SKEWBALD THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENT

MICHAEL MORPURGO’S MIMI AND THE MOUNTAIN DRAGON A magical musical puppetry adventure adapted from the book ‘Mimi and the Mountain Dragon’ written by Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Helen Stephens.

High up in the snowy mountains of Switzerland, the villagers of Dorta bang their drums, blow their horns and ring the bells to keep the fearsome Mountain Dragon away. But this year is different. One snowy morning Mimi discovers something extraordinary - a baby dragon sleeping in her wood shed! The little creature is lost and frightened but how did he get there and what happens when his mother comes looking for him? Mimi must be extremely brave if she is going to reach the Dragon’s castle at the very top of the mountain and return the baby to its mother.With lively original songs, atmospheric storytelling and magical puppets Mimi and the Mountain Dragon is an exciting new show about friendship, courage and adventure for anyone who loves snow, dragons and stories. For ages 2+ Duration: 50 minutes

Sunday 20th January | 11am & 2pm | £7 adult, £6 child, £20 family of four

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LOVE FILM? So do we! Why not make this the year you join the Ropetackle Film Club? The Film Club year runs from September to June and this is our seventh season which tells

you how successful the Film Club has been in the past and will be in the future.

This season offers members the most exciting variety of films yet, with modern classics, such as Phantom Thread and The Shape of Water to older films -

Separation and The Philadelphia Story; foreign classics - Jules et Jim: cult films, like Withnail and I and many more. That’s 10 films for a membership fee of £25 (£20 for Friends), plus this year a bonus film - The Breadwinner - a delightful,

luminous animation which will only be seen on limited release.

If you would like more information, go to the Ropetackle website and follow the Film Club page which will give you all the necessary payment details and where you can join then and there online, or pick up a brochure in the Ropetackle foyer

We will be delighted to welcome you.



BASCO

Folk, jazz and classical music in one magical mess

Basco are a fiddle-scraping, box-belting, cittern-smacking folk/roots band with members from Denmark, Sweden and Australia. Basco really just want to tell you some stories. Their music is complex and varied, from hard-hitting, high-speed reels full of rosin dust and sweat, through sweet and melancholy tunes that tell of loves won and lost, through fitful fever-dreams of fractual complexity and fascinating texture, to songs that when you come down to it, are really just about sex. Ahem.

Basco’s material is nearly all original, stealing shamelessly and frivolously from Scandinavian, English, Celtic and American idioms to create a kind of organic, soupy stew - full of vitamins and antioxidants. Basco often join forces in Big Basco with three horn players, known for their work with Denmark’s Radio Bigband, World music phenomenon “Tummel” and the Odense Symphony Orchestra. Basco also perform together with big bands and brass groups.

Monday 21st January | 8pm | £15

RICK ESTRIN DownBeat says, “Rick Estrin sings and writes songs like the brightest wise guy in all of bluesland and blows harmonica as if he learned at the knee of Little Walter.”

Wildly fun, musically fearless and bursting with bravado, 2018’s Blues Music Award winning Band Of The Year Rick Estrin & the Nightcats have created one of the blues’ most instantly recognizable sounds and no-holds-barred styles. Rick Estrin & the Nightcats serve up sharp and incisive original blues and gritty roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll. With his wily and unforgettable original songs and his hipster, street-smart vocals, no one on the blues scene writes or sings like Rick Estrin. No one looks like him either, as Estrin is always dressed to the nines, sporting his trademark pencil-line moustache and pompadour haircut. Live, the band is simply unbeatable. They deliver a high-energy show capable of bringing any audience to its feet. According to Living Blues magazine, they play “captivating, powerful blues and roots rock with a wickedly cool and otherworldly twist on tradition…intelligently conceived and executed…hugely entertaining.”Tuesday 22nd January | 8pm | £22 seated/£17.50 standing



MATINEE FILM: THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY “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. Enchanted by the islanders and their stories, she grows to love and make lifelong friends with them while taking life-changing steps of her own along the way.

Cert. 12A / Duration 124 minsThursday 25th October | 2pm | £3.50

MY FIRST CINEMA PRESENTS:

MESSY GOES TO OKIDO: SENSES (TOUCH) A Touch of Sock. 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? When you need to know, go to OKIDO!Three 10-minute films designed to entertain and delight 3-to-5-year-olds. Duration 30 mins.

Friday 25th January | 11am | £3 each child, adults free

EBAN BROWN - FORMER LEAD SINGER OF THE STYLISTICS

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 four 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’ll 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 and old-school American soul and jazz. 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!

Friday 25th January | 8pm | £28 front four rows, £25 general seating



AN INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING 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 of tricks and tips to get you writing and keep you at it.

Presented by writer Nicky Thornton, a former 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.

Saturday 26th January | 10am – 3pm with breaks | £30 JOHNNY WARMAN’S MAGIC BUS PRESENTS THE MODS AND ROCKERS SHOW

Five stars. Songs to delight the diehard fans and casual observers played stunningly” - The Herald

“If you want to see an electric performance by a band that loves music and loves what they do, go and see Johnny Warman’s Magic Bus” - Ridge Radio

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.

THE BEST OF THE MODS AND ROCKERS music, featuring songs from The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Small Faces, The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, The Animals, The Zombies and many more.

Saturday 26th January | 8pm | £18 standing

Our café is open 10am – 4.30pm, Mondays to Saturdays, serving teas, coffees, soft drinks, and a wonderful menu of freshly made sandwiches, paninis, soups, jacket potatoes, scrumptious cakes and more. Our large, light and airy foyer is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing coffee, or meet with friends for a light lunch.

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THE BIG ENORMOUS PRESENT It’s big, it’s huge, it’s.......................ENORMOUS!

A mysterious present has appeared in the school playground. But who can it possibly be for? Jack, Dot or Polly? And what could be waiting inside? Find out in this 50-minute play for children aged 3-8.

The Big ENORMOUS Present explores the pressures of fitting in, where we find happiness and how giving can sometimes feel as good as receiving...

Saturday 2nd February |11.30am & 2.30pm| £8 per adult or child £30

SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE

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, the South Coast Soul Revue? Always guaranteed to give you a fantastic night out, these guys get you on your feet and dancing to the classics of yesteryear and contemporary hits of today. Tickets always sell out fast, so get yours now!

(Limited seated, unlimited dancing!)

Saturday 2nd February | 8pm | £15

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MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFAST, FEAT. SHIREEN FRANCIS

“A beautiful artist with real depth and heart” Brian Blain, Jazz UK

Inspired by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Marlena Shaw, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin and Etta James, this much sought-after singer has performed all over the world, working with artists such as Billy Ocean, Benny Green, Jim Mullen and John Etheridge amongst many others. Once described as a cross between Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Shirley Bassey, Shireen never fails to impress, taking you on an immersive and heartfelt journey through jazz, blues and gospel. Expect swinging jazz, old school soul, soulful blues and gospel ballads - and always a warm welcome.

Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase.

Sunday 3rd February | 11am | £11

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Wednesday 6th February | 7pm |

MIKE MARSHALL AND CATERINA LICHTENBERG 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 is a pure delight on stage, captivating and endearing audiences while delivering some of the most spectacular mandolin performances ever heard.

The pair 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.

Thursday 7th February | 8pm | £15




Watch actress and mum Hannah Summers bring 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. Ages 0-4 years. Duration: 45 mins. EARLY BOOKING ADVISED.

Friday 8th February | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £6 per adult and one child, £2 per additional sibling.

THE DEPPA HIRST BAND

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.

Friday 8th February | 8pm | £14

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STEVE KNIGHTLEY

Roadworks

As a long-serving troubadour of the folk and acoustic music scene, master songwriter and storyteller Steve Knightley has spent much of his life on the road, collecting songs, stories, anecdotes and observations – with the odd disaster along the way. Steve once again takes to England’s highways and byways to present ‘Roadworks’ – a show which builds on the success of his sell-out 2018 solo tour ‘Songs and Stories’. This is a stripped-back, one-man show that’s infused with wit, warmth and alchemy, beautifully illustrated by his trenchant songs of history, love and conscience.

Steve says, “A life on the road certainly has its challenges, but I can’t say I’d do it differently if I had to start all over again. The format of the shows allows me to share the stories I’ve collected over the years, along with plenty of observations along the way.”

Saturday 9th February | 8pm | £18

TOT ROCKIN’ BEATS “We Are Family’ – A family-friendly rave

After a hugely-successful indoor event last summer, 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 play a mix of Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop, Indie & Party Classics. Also available is a Soft-Play Area | Craft Area | Lego | Games | Licenced Bar & so much more!

*Inspired. I absolutely love it! ~ BBC Sussex*

*TOT ROCKIN’ BEATS is nothing short of brilliant!” ~ childfriendlybrighton.co.uk*

*It was awesome! ~ BelleDuBrighton.co.uk*

Sunday 10th February | 2–5pm | Adults £10 | Child £8 (18 months+) | Babies Free | OAP £6

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SILJE NERGAARD

After the success of her recent sold-out tours, Norwegian songstress Silje Nergaard is returning to the UK. Her latest album “For You A Thousand Times” was released in Europe to critical acclaim in 2017 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 and haunting “Be Still My Heart.” This is a rare chance to see a truly stunning international and inspiring artist in concert.

Wednesday 13th February | 8pm | £22

ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB PRESENTS A LOVE STORY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

JULES ET JIM In pre-WW1 Paris, two friends, Jules and Jim fall in love with the same woman. Catherine loves and marries Jules but after the war she starts to love Jim.Truffaut’s classic relationship triangle remains as idiosyncratic, disconcerting and mesmerising as ever. The three stars Oskar Werner, Henri Serre and especially Jeanne Moreau provide superbly etched characterisations with spotless direction in one of the defining works of the French New Wave.

Cert PG / Duration 106 mins. Subtitles

Open only to Film Club members and their guests (£5.00).

Thursday 14th February | 7.30pm



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LYNGO THEATRE PRESENTS:

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 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 five magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show for the over 3s (and their giants) with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!

By Marcello Chiarenza Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch.Music by Carlo ‘Cialdo’ Capelli. Design assistant Elena Marini

Friday 15th February | 11.30am & 2.30pm |£6 child, £8 adult, £25 family of four

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB 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?!Strictly for the over-18s. [Seats can be received for groups of 6 or more.)Saturday 16th February | 8.30pm | £13.50 (£15 on the door)

BREABACH

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. Sunday 17th February | 8pm | £16 seated/£14 standing

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KNIGHT & SPIERS 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 it.

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

Wednesday 20th February | 8pm | £18

FAMILY FILM: MARY AND THE WITCH’S FLOWER

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 minsThursday 21st February | 2pm | £3.50

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN PRESENTS:

YOUNG PICASSO

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 on the artist, focusing on specific artworks from these early years. Looking carefully at two key early periods - the so-called 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 he rose to such great heights.Directed by Phil Grabsky Running time: 85 minsThursday 21st February | 7.30pm | £12



MY FIRST CINEMA PRESENTS:

MESSY GOES TO OKIDO: SENSES (HEARING) Snowden’s Earmergency

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? When you need to know, go to OKIDO!Three 10-minute episodes / Duration: 30 minutes

Friday 22nd February | 11am | £3 each child, adults free

THE TREASON SHOW 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”! Brighton & Hove Independent.

Friday 22nd February | 8pm |

PLAY THE HARMONICA – BEGINNERS PART 2 The perfect follow-on for those who have completed Part 1

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 Con on 07481 903 127. Prior attendance on Beginners

Part 1 is recommended.

Saturday 23rd February | 11.30am – 5.30pm | £30

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THE UNRAVELLING WILBURYS – A TRIBUTE TO THE TRAVELING WILBURYS AND THEIR ROCK-LEGEND MEMBERS “Captured the style and sounds perfectly and with their own added sense of humour gave the audience an evening to remember”

Just when they were about to make it to the big time, this band of good ol’ boys from Nashville, Tennessee had a whole bunch of songs (allegedly) stolen by Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, under the late 80s ‘supergroup’ pseudonym “The Traveling Wilburys”.

Things were so bad after that, the real Wilbury brothers (Walter, Sticky Willy, Thumper, Javelin and Blind Melon) resorted to dressing up as The Beatles and spent over 20 years touring as “Sgt Pepper’s Only Dart Board Band.” After a lengthy legal battle, a Hazzard County judge ruled the boys could git back their true identity and hit the highway with all their old songs including: “Handle With Care”; “The End Of The Line”; “The Devil’s Been Busy”; “Tweeter and The Monkey Man”, and by way of compensation, solo choice cuts: “Pretty Woman”; “You’ve Got It”; “Mr Blue Sky”; “Telephone Line”; “Mr Tambourine Man”; Lay Lady Lay; “Running Down A Dream”; “I Won’t Back Down”; What Is Life; “Here Comes The Sun”; “Runaway” and many other great songs.

Saturday 23rd February | 8pm | £16 Seated, £14 Standing

LO’JO 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.

Sunday 24th February | 8pm | £26 front four rows/£24 general seated



SHOREHAM PORT – PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE 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.

Tuesday 26th February | 7.30pm | £5

MATINEE FILM: INCEPTION 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

Wednesday 27th February | 2pm | £3.50

RICHARD DURRANT “Richard Durrant sits completely outside the accepted genres. He has a peculiar and wonderful mind.” Tom Robinson BBC6 Music

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.

Wednesday 27th February | 8pm | £16, £14 concessions, £5 under-18s

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THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN 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 breath-taking 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).

Thursday 28th February | 11.30am/2pm | £10.50 per adult or child/£36 family of four

MARI WILSON Mari Wilson first arrived on the scene in the early 1980s with her skyscraper beehive hairdo, bizarre sense of fashion and fully choreographed 12-piece band The Wilsations. Her live shows were spoken about as an event and were pure entertainment.

A mainstay of Top of the Pops (and an avid collector of Tupperware), Mari released six hit singles, the biggest being ‘Just What I Always Wanted’ and ‘Cry Me A River’, both taken from her classic album ‘Showpeople’.

Since then Mari has never stopped touring, writing and recording and in recent years has performed sell-out shows with her eight-piece, the New Wilsations and on stage with special guest, Marc Almond and on tour with Heaven 17. As befits a woman who has spent more than 38 years on the road, audiences are treated not only to a wonderful sound, but also her spontaneous wit and natural storytelling.

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.

Thursday 28th February | 8pm | £18 general seating



SARAH GILLESPIE

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.

Friday 1st March | 8pm | £15

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR AT SEA ‘Hilarious… a superior kind of chaos’ - The Daily Telegraph

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.

Saturday 2nd March | 2pm | £10

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JANUARYPlay the Harmonica – A Beginner’s Workshop Saturday 5th January | 10am – 4pmMike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast Sunday 6th January | 11amLoving Vincent Thursday 10th January | 7.30pmGolden Years – An Homage to David Bowie Friday 11th January | 8pmChina Crisis Saturday 12th January | 8pmThe Papa George Band Friday 18th January | 8pmGilad Atzmon Saturday 19th January | 8pmMimi and the Mountain Dragon Sunday 20th January | 11am & 2pmBasco Monday 21st January | 8pmRick Estrin Tuesday 22nd January | 8pmThe Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society Thursday 25th October | 2pmMessy Goes To Okido: Senses (Touch) Friday 25th January | 11am Eban Brown - former lead singer of The Stylistics Friday 25th January | 8pm

The Mods and Rockers Show Saturday 26th January | 8pm

FEBRUARYThe Big Enormous Present Saturday 2nd February |11.30am & 2.30pmSouth Coast Soul Revue Saturday 2nd February | 8pmMike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast Sunday 3rd February | 11amThe Russian Princess Wednesday 6th February | 7pmMike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg Thursday 7th February | 8pmThe Deppa Hirst Band Friday 8th February | 8pmSilje Nergaard Wednesday 13th February | 8pmJules Et Jim Thursday 14th FebruaryJack and the Beanstalk Friday 15th February | 11.30am & 2.30pmBarnstormers Comedy Club Saturday 16th February | 8.30pmBreabach Sunday 17th February | 8pmKnight & Spiers Wednesday 20th February | 8pmMary And The Witch’s Flower Thursday 21st February | 2pmExhibition on Screen Young Picasso Thursday 21st FebruaryMessy Goes to Okido: Senses (hearing) Friday 22nd February | 11amThe Treason Show Friday 22nd February | 8pm |

Play the Harmonica – Beginners Part 2 Saturday 23rd February | 11.30amThe Unravelling Wilburys Saturday 23rd February | 8pmLo’Jo Sunday 24th February | 8pmShoreham Port Past, Present And Future Tuesday 26th February | 7.30pmMatinee Film: Inception Wednesday 27th February | 2pmRichard Durrant Wednesday 27th February | 8pmThe Amazing Bubble Man Thursday 28th February | 11.30am/2pmMari Wilson Thursday 28th February | 8pm

MARCHSarah Gillespie Friday 1st March | 8pm | £15The Noise Next Door At Sea Saturday 2nd March | 2pmThe Noise Next Door –Remix Saturday 2nd March | 8pmMike Hatchard’s Jazz Breakfast Sunday 3rd March | 11amMànran Sunday 3rd March | 8pmMamma Mia: Here We Go Again Wednesday 6 th March | 7.30pmWille and the Bandits Wednesday 5th MarchSouth Coast Soul Revue Friday 8th March | 8pmUtterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show Sunday 21st October | 8pmLuke Jermay’s Intuition Sunday 10th March | 8pmThe Eagle Huntress Thursday 14th March | 7.30pm | Tom Thumb Saturday 16th March | 11.30am & 2.30pmBarnstormers Comedy Club Saturday 16th March | 8.30pmNest Tuesday 19th March | 11am, 1pm & 2pmRock N Roll Politics Special Wednesday 20th March | 8pmAndreas Tophøj and Rune Barslund Thursday 21st March | 8pmMy First Cinema - Messy Goes To Okido: Senses Friday 22nd March | 11am‘Arthur Smith At Your Service Saturday 23rd March | 8pm | Shylock Friday 22nd March | 8pmDanny Dorling Tuesday 26th March | 8pmA Long Nose Puppet Magic Show Saturday 23rd March | 11am & 2pmMartin Turner, ex Wishbone Ash Sunday 24th March | 8pmThe Escape Thursday 28th March | 2pmSarah Jane Morris & Antonio Forcione Friday 29th March | 8pmAn evening with Paul Johnson Saturday 30th March | 8pmFour-hands Dance Sunday 31st March |



THE NOISE NEXT DOOR –REMIX The boys are back with a brand spanking new, full-length adult evening show

Taking audience suggestions, the cheeky and charming quartet, 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!!

Saturday 2nd March | 8pm | £12

MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFAST Join us for Ropetackle’s regular monthly jazz concert, featuring the inimitable Mike Hatchard, special guests and plenty of wonderful live jazz music. Start your Sundays the right way.


Sunday 3rd March | 11am | £11



MÀNRAN

“Gaelic folk superstars”

- BBC’s The Quay Sessions

Mànran are one of the best-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today. 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. Songs in both Gaelic and English undergo the same musical mixology, so it’s easy to understand why Mànran are in such high demand. With music ranging from the explosive to the poignant and, at all times, with 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.

Sunday 3rd March | 8pm | £15

BLOCKBUSTER FILM: MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN

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. Cert. PG / Duration 114mins

Wednesday 6 th March | 7.30pm | £5

WILLE AND THE BANDITS 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 texture, 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.

Wednesday 5th March | 8pm | £15


Watch actress and mum Hannah Summers bring 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. Ages 0-4 years. Duration: 45 mins. EARLY BOOKING ADVISED.

Friday 8th March and Friday 15th March | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £6 per adult and one child, £2 per additional sibling.



SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE 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, the South Coast Soul Revue? Always guaranteed to give you a fantastic night out, these guys get you on your feet and dancing to the classics of yesteryear and contemporary hits of today. Tickets always sell out fast, so get yours now!

Friday 8th March | 8pm | £15

MORGAN & WEST UTTERLY SPIFFING SPECTACULAR MAGIC SHOW FOR KIDS (AND CHILDISH GROWN-UPS!) 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 truckful of tricks and tea. Mixing brain-boggling illusion and good old-fashioned tomfoolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic and silliness abound! Fun for ages five to 105!

Duration: 60 minutes, no interval

Sunday 21st October | 8pm | £12

LUKE JERMAY’S INTUITION

The brand-new theatre show from a master mind-reader

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 predicted and your future revealed. ‘Jermay is one of my favourite performers! See his show!’ David Blaine

Sunday 10th March | 8pm | £12

ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB PRESENTS:

THE EAGLE HUNTRESS This spellbinding documentary follows Alsholpan, a 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl, who is fighting to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. Through breathtakingly aerial cinematography and intimate verité footage, the film captures her personal journey while addressing universal themes like female empowerment, the natural world, coming of age and the onset of modernity.Cert U / Duration 87 minsOpen only to Film Club members and their guests (£5)Thursday 14th March | 7.30pm |



LYNGO THEATRES PRESENTS:

TOM THUMB A SHOW BY MARCELLO

CHIARENZA

“Genuinely enchanting children’s theatre. This was an intimate, really magical and inventive performance - it succeeded on every level.” TW

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!

Adapted by Patrick Lynch. Original music by Carlo Cialdo Capelli. Assistant Director Gianni Bissaca. Design assistant Elena Marini

Ages 3+

Saturday 16th March | 11.30am & 2.30pm | £6 child, £8 adult, £25 family of four

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB 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?!

Strictly for the over-18s. [Seats can be received for groups of 6 or more.)

Saturday 16th March | 8.30pm | £13.50 (£15 on-the-door)

NEST A stunning multi-sensory experience for pre-walking babies and their parents/carers.Unfolding in a custom-build performance tent, NEST takes audiences on a sensory journey through the seasons, using playful poetry, song, captivating movement and tactile and sensory play. Created by Rachel Lincoln and Anna Beecher, this magical show awakens babies’ curiosity and invites adults to look afresh at the world around them. Based on extensive research on early-years development and exploration with babies and their families, NEST was created at artsdepot and premiered at Brighton Festival before a run at Take Off Festival in Durham.Each show is 35 minutes and limited to 13 parent/toddler pairsTuesday 19th March | 11am, 1pm & 2pm | £12 per adult/child pair



STEVE RICHARDS’ ROCK N ROLL POLITICS SPECIAL “Steve is a brilliant anecdotalist carrying lightly the accumulated wisdom of having spoken to 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 Shoreham to give a behind-the-scenes Brexit guide of all the historic 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.

Wednesday 20th March | 8pm | £14

ANDREAS TOPHØJ AND RUNE BARSLUND

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.

Thursday 21st March | 8pm | £14



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 10-minute episodes Duration 30 minutes

Friday 22nd March | 11am | £3 (Adults free)

LAKIN MCCARTHY PRESENTS

‘ARTHUR SMITH AT YOUR SERVICE 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 nineteen eighties and nineties.

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.

Saturday 23rd March | 8pm |



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SHYLOCK

“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.

Duration 90 minutes with an interval.

Friday 22nd March | 8pm | £10

LAKIN MCCARTHY PRESENTS

DANNY DORLING

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.

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

Tuesday 26th March | 8pm | £10



A LONG NOSE PUPPET MAGIC SHOW OUT OF THE HAT! 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. Supported by the Arts Council Saturday 23rd March | 11am & 2pm £7 individual, £26 family of four

MARTIN TURNER, EX WISHBONE ASH 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. 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. 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. It marks the first time New England has been performed in its entirety on stage and is an event that no Wishbone Ash aficionado will want to miss.Sunday 24th March | 8pm | £18



MATINEE FILM: THE ESCAPE 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

Thursday 28th March | 2pm | £3.50

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

The 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 song-writing collaboration. It covers many traumatic social issues and many songs of emotional intensity which reflect the urgent concern both artists feel for the tragedy of refugees.

Alongside the songs of conscience, Compared to What includes some wry comedy, love songs and some memorable covers, most notably from Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.

Friday 29th March | 8pm | £20

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meetings, workshops and classes. We can provide catering, media tools, reception services and other

facilities at very competitive prices.

Call 01273 464440 for more information or visit ropetacklecentre.co.uk for more details.



AN EVENING WITH PAUL JOHNSON 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.

Saturday 30th March | 8pm | £10

FOUR-HANDS DANCE PRESENTS:

A BRAND-NEW SHOW! Interactive fun for parents and children

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.

Photography: Zoe Manders

Sunday 31st March |



RICHARD DURRANT Richard Durrant sits completely outside the accepted genres. He has a peculiar and wonderful mind. Tom Robinson BBC6 MusicGuitarist and composer Richard Durrant returns to Ropetackle with an unplugged, unamplified recital ahead of his Spring 2019 UK Tour. Expect Durrant originals and acoustic repertoire from Britain, France and Spain performed in the round at Durrant’s favourite arts venue.

Thursday 4th April | 8pm | £16, £14 concessions, £5 under-18s

We’ve teamed up with Shoreham based Lesley’s Kitchen to serve delicious pre-show food before selected events –

the perfect way to start a show!

Food is served from 6pm. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

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HAZEL O’CONNOR – HALLELUJAH MOMENTS with Clare Hirst- sax/vox (Bellestars/Communards/Bowie) & Sarah Fisher keyboards/vox (Eurythmics)

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

The first major female star of the 80s, award-winning singer-songwriter Hazel O’Connor rose to fame in 1980 starring in the 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 here 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. Unmissable.

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

Friday 5th April | 8pm |



THE KORGIS

The Korgis, featuring original frontman, James Warren are on tour in 2019

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.

Saturday 6th April | 8pm | £18

MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFAST

Join us for Ropetackle’s regular monthly jazz concert, featuring the inimitable Mike Hatchard, special guests and plenty of wonderful live jazz music. Start your Sundays the right way.


Sunday 7th April | 11am | £11

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

Brighton & Hove Independent.

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 Have I Got News for You and the Thick of It, then this is the show for you!

Sunday 7th April | 8pm | £16



ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB PRESENTS

SUSPICION Beautifully produced and acted, written and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this is a psychological suspense thriller about a shy young heiress (Joan Fontaine) who marries a charming gentleman (Grant) and soon begins to suspect that he is planning to murder her.

Fontaine won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading RoleCert. PG / Duration 99 minsOpen only to Film Club members and their guests (£5)

Tuesday 9th April | 7.30pm

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Special set menu£10.95 per person

BLUE ROSE CODE “It doesn’t need categorisation, does it? It’s just great music, beautiful music, music to make you think, and to lose yourself in. All I know is, this album makes my heart swell. Filled with emotion and yearning and exploration of Scotland inside and out, it’s a splendid edifice. Here’s to its architect!” – Ian Rankin

A nomad both geographically and musically, Ross Wilson (Blue Rose Code) writes from the heart - eschewing any specific genre - and the 12 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. This eclecticism has become a hallmark of Blue Rose Code and has seen him compared to John Martyn, Van Morrison and Tom Waits.

Blue Rose Code has been featured on Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4) and the esteemed Quay Sessions (BBC Radio Scotland). He was nominated for Scots Singer Of The Year in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017. ‘The Water Of Leith,’ Blue Rose Code’s 4th studio album, has rightfully been praised to the rafters and was hailed by The Skinny magazine as its Scottish Album Of The Year 2017.

Wednesday 10th April | 8pm | £14, £16 on the door



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

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.

Thursday 11th April | 8pm | £12


Watch actress and mum Hannah Summers bring 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. Ages 0-4 years. Duration: 45 mins. EARLY BOOKING ADVISED.

Friday 8th March and Friday 15th March | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £6 per adult and one child, £2 per additional sibling.

JACKIE OATES

“A personal, affecting collection.” The Observer

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.

Friday 12th April | 8pm | £15




AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER PROUDLY PRESENTS:

DOBET GNAHORE

Grammy Award winner and Radio 3 World Music nominee Dobet 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 whom the Guardian described as “WOMAD’s best act”. She says “I want to make people dream” – so come and share that dream!

Saturday 13th April | 8pm |

FAMILY FILM: ISLE OF DOGS When the corrupt mayor of Megasaki sends all the dogs into quarantine on Trash Island, his 12-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

Thursday 18th April | 2pm | £3.50

HANNAH SANDERS AND BEN SAVAGE

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 has 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, this is a folk duo that look and sound classically timeless, yet feel refreshingly unique. Fleetingly, they may evoke a memory 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.

Thursday 18th April | 8pm | £12



EXHIBITION ON SCREEN PRESENTS: REMBRANDT

Feat. Q&A with EOS Producer, Phil Grabsky

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.

EOS, the pioneering series of gallery and artists’ films for the cinema, provides access tp the world’s greatest art and artistic institutions. Each film offers a cinematic journey into the personal lives of history’s best-loved artists. Since being launched in 2011 by filmmaker Phil Grabsky, EOS has released 19 films which have been shown in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Directed by Kat Mansoor - Running time: 90’

Friday 19th April | 7.30pm | £12

LP CREATIVES PRESENT:

TREASURE ISLAND The producers of the wonderful Ropetackle Pantomime bring another madcap adventure to Shoreham’s shores!

A host of stars from the world of children’s television including Callum Donnelly from CBeebies ‘Justin’s House’ and ‘Spotbots’, and Nickelodeon’s Elanor 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!

Jump aboard as we set sail for pirates, mermaids, monkeys … and more blummin’ pirates! Grab your booty and don’t miss the boat...book now!

Saturday 20th April | 11am & 2pm |

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MY FIRST CINEMA: MESSY GOES TO OKIDO: JOURNEYS

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 10-minutes films / Duration: 30 minutes

Friday 26th April | 11am | £3 each child, adults free

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB 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?!

Strictly for the over-18s. [Seats can be received for groups of 6 or more.)

Saturday 20th April | 8.30pm | £13.50 (£15 on-the-door)

MATINEE FILM : THE CHILDREN ACT

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

Thursday 25th April | 2pm | £3.50



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JOHN COGHLAN’S QUO John Coghlan’s Quo recreates an authentic 1970s Status Quo sound in keeping with his time with the rock legends; an era regarded as Quo’s “Classic” period.

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 before becoming Status Quo in the late 60s when Rick Parfitt 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,

In 2013 and 2014, he rejoined the band to do two sell-out Status Quo Frantic Four Reunion Tours, reigniting the excitement of the early days. John Coghlan’s Quo was formed during the 90s and has enjoyed regular gigs all over the UK and Europe. The current line-up 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.

Friday 26th April | 8pm |

THE DRYSTONES AND LAURA WARD

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”!

Leave space for Laura Ward

Saturday 27th April | 8pm | £12



FLOOK

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

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 breath-taking sound of the ground-breaking band Flook. This group possesses a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.

After 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.

Friday 3rd May | 8pm | £16

STACEY KENT

“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’ ). ‘I Know I Dream’ 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.

Saturday 4th May | 8pm | £27.50 front four rows, £25 general seating

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HOW TO FIND USRopetackle Arts CentreLittle High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EGTel: 01273 464440Web: ropetacklecentre.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

PARKINGParking is available just over the Norfolk Bridge in the Adur Recreation Ground. Additionally, there are car parks at Tarmount Lane and the Community Centre. See map for locations.

WORKSHOPSRopetackle hosts a variety of workshops and classes from adult and baby yoga to music sessions and drama courses.

Please visit our website for more info.

HIRE OUR SPACEYou can hire our 200 seat auditorium or smaller mezzanine room for conferences, lectures, meetings, workshops, and classes. We can provide catering, media tools, reception, and other facilities.

Visit our website for more details.

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BOOKINGYou can book tickets in person, over the phone on 01273 464440, or online at ropetacklecentre.co.uk

EXTRA INFORMATIONOpening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am - 4.30pm. Closed Sundays.Tickets for all events at Ropetackle Arts Centre are unreserved seating unless specifically stated otherwise. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless your event is cancelled. Whilst we can take reservations for groups of 6+ we cannot guarantee where you will be seated in the auditorium. Any reservations will only be held until 15 minutes before the start of a performance.

MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFASTJoin us for Ropetackle’s regular monthly jazz concert, featuring the inimitable Mike Hatchard, special guests and plenty of wonderful live jazz music. Start your Sundays the right way.


Sunday 5th May | 11am | £11

COMING SOONJOHN DOYLE

FRIDAY 10TH MAYGENO WASHINGTON

SATURDAY 11TH MAY LIMEHOUSE LIZZY

14TH JUNEHUE AND CRY

???SIMON & GARFUNKEL SEVEN

FRIDAY 28TH JUNETHE ALTER EAGLES

SATURDAY 13TH JULY

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YOGA FOR TRANSFORMATIONMondays 11.30am-1.30pm. 1st hour gentle, ideal for beginners. 2nd hour progression with yoga philosophy.For more info please call or text Anandi Devadasi on 01273 411658 / 07866 954432 or email [email protected]

JAZZ WORKSHOPSTuesday 12.00pm–2.15pm (Contact Bernard: [email protected])Friday 12.00pm–2.00pm (Contact Mark Bassey: [email protected])Friday 12.00pm–3.00pm (Contact Steve Lawless : [email protected])*Friday groups run on different dates as they are not concurrent*

PILATES-BY-SEAThursdays: 7.30-8.30pm.Improve your flexibility and posture to help reduce back pain. Flatten, tone and strengthen abdominal muscles, improve your functional fitness for everyday life. £7.50 per class, or £37.50 for 5 and get the 6th free. Booking essential.For more info and to book your place, please contact Katie on 07876 524542 or [email protected]

DANCERCISEFridays: 10.30am. Over 50s – dance your way to fitness. Have fun learning salsa, line dance, Charleston, soft shoe shuffle and much more every week. Led by Jane Busby. Drop in classes: £6, or 6 weeks: £30For more info please visit www.janebusbyfitness.co.uk or call Jane on: 07860 136455

HELEN O’GRADY DRAMA ACADEMYMondays: 3.30pm-7pm. Drama classes for ages 5-17 years.For more info, please contact Nicky Davin on 07980 607139 or [email protected]

FAMILY YOGAFun and creative yoga and mindfulness inspired classes for the whole family to enjoy. Come and learn together. Saturdays 0930 - 1030 for children aged 2 - 6 and 1030 - 1130 for children aged 7+.For more info, please contact 07817 463027 or [email protected]

RICHARD DURRANT’S GUITARS ON THE BEACH29th Sept, 2nd, 9th & 30th Oct and 6th Nov : Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm. Play guitar, learn new techniques and meet other players. For all ages and abilities. New members always welcome. £15 per session, or £100 yearly subscription. For more info please contact [email protected]

YOGA WITH AOIFEOver 50s Yoga Weds 10.30-11.30am Stretch and strengthen the body. Calm the mind. Great to relieve neck/ shoulder/ back pain and to maintain suppleness. (From September: adults yoga class starts 9.30-10.30am - mixed levels)Fees: 5 classes £45 (over 8 weeks), drop in £10 Tel: 07492064036 Email: [email protected]

ROPETACKLE FILM CLUBThe Ropetackle Film Club runs an annual season of 10 films from September to June. Membership for the current season is now open. For more info on the Film Club and how to join please see page 10.

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CALL US 01273 464440

OR VISIT US AT Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 5EG

HOW TO BOOK

LO’ JO P36

EBAN BROWN P16

CHINA CRISIS P8

UNRAVELLING WILBURYS P35 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK P29

STEVE KNIGHTLEY P25JACKIE OATES P72

FLOOK P81BREABACH P30

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