COMEDYCABARET

MUSICTHEATRE

0844 264 2140 | st jamestheatre.co.uk

Mon - Sat 7.15pm*[show starts 8pm]

Sun 6.30pm*[show starts 7pm]

*Unless otherwise stated

DOORS OPEN

NOV - DEC 2014

N O V 1 s t t o 9 t h

DAVID BEDELLA AND FRIENDS: PRIMETIME!Sunday 2 November £20 / £25

Continuing his monthly Sunday night residency, Olivier Award winner David Bedella hosts an evening of laughter, song, gossip and chat; featuring a live band and his many celebrity friends from the worlds of film, television, Broadway and the West End.

“Ferociously charming, witty, and possessing that mellifluous voice, Bedella weaves a magic on the stage that allows his guests to shine…” Paul Vale, Musical Theatre Review

THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF HERBIE HANCOCKSaturday 1 November £17.50 / £20

Herbie Hancock is a living jazz great & influential keyboard maestro. Through faithful transcriptions, Simon Brown leads his band, Beyond Cantaloupe, capturing the sound of Hancock’s compositions whilst leaving the performers freedom to improvise.

“A bright finger clicking evening” The Hoste of Jazz

The second in The Wonderful Music of The Jazz Greats series

PETER JöBACK Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 November £40 / £75 VIP

“An Evening With Peter Jöback” offers the opportunity to see this amazing singer in an exclusive and intimate concert, performing his personal favourite songs from musical shows as well as modern classics from the world of pop, backed by a superb trio.

“[Jöback’s] new show is completely dazzling, covering over his entire career. There are few artists who can manage this kind of intimacy with his audience… The trio shines every second” Aftonbladet (Sweden’s largest-circulation daily paper)

ANNE REID AND STEFAN BEDNARCYZK… JUST IN TIME!Thursday 6 – Saturday 8 November £25 / £30

After her sell out cabaret debut at the St. James Studio in 2012, TV star Anne Reid (Last Tango in Halifax, Our Zoo, Dinnerladies) joins forces with brilliant cabaret artist and musician Stefan Bednarczyk, to celebrate the lives and work of American lyricists Comden and Green (New York New York!, The Party’s Over).

“A stunning debut cabaret performance” Classic Source

“Stefan Bednarczyk is in the same Olympian bracket as Noël Coward and Victor Borge.” Sunday Times

SOPHIE-LOUISE DANN: IN CONVERSATION AND IN SONG Sunday 9 November£22.50 / £253pm

Sophie-Louise Dann is one of the most versatile musical theatre performers that the UK has ever produced. Anyone catching her recently in Forbidden Broadway will have marveled at how her uncannily sharp take-offs of Elaine Paige, Julie Andrews and Angela Lansbury managed to be both hilarious and affectionate at one and the same time. Join Sophie and Edward Seckerson for an evening of music and stories at the St. James Studio.

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L O N D O N F E S T I VA L O F A M E R I C A N M U S I C1 0 t h - 1 4 t h N o v

Lontano’s Biennial Festival, created in 2006, explores and celebrates the work of major American composers and reflects the diversity of style that is so characteristic of contemporary American music today. The festival programme is put together by Lontano’s Music Director, Odaline de la Martinez is one of Britain’s most dynamic and gifted musicians and the first woman to conduct a complete BBC Prom at the Royal Festival Hall.

AMERICAN MUSIC FOR PIANO AND VIOLINMonday 10 November£15 / £18

Solo pianist Clelia Iruzun is one of the most exciting musicians to emerge in the international scene in recent years. In this concert she joins forces with outstanding American violinist Jenna Sherry for a programme of American music for solo piano and violin and piano.

“Clélia Iruzun has technique to burn and a strong temperament.” American Record Guide

BERNARD RAND’S 80th BIRTHDAYTuesday 11 November £15 / £18

“(Bernard)Rands’s compositions are elegant yet meticulously structured, … a fusion that is firmly enough based in musical tradition to be inviting, yet unpredictable enough…..to convey a sense of modernity” The Boston Globe

JONATHAN CHAN VIOLINWednesday 12 November £8 / £10 on the door1pm

The Canadian born violinist Jonathan Chan has won many international awards, including the Guildhall Gold Medal. A musician of great energy, Jonathan delivered a cycle performance of the 24 Paganini Caprices in 2006.

BOSTON’S BEATWednesday 12 November £15 / £19

Lontano and Odaline de la Martinez are one of the most exciting and adventurous of today’s ensembles. They’ve travelled the world and continue to do so performing music with energy and sensitivity.

“Intensity and economy of utterance……conductor Odaline de la Martinez drew deft playing…..” The Independent

TRIO APPASSIONATAThursday 13 November £15 / £18

Tibetan folk tunes, the swing of the blues, and traditional American songs are brought to life in Trio Appassionata’s performance that spans one hundred years of piano trio writing in America.

“Three of this generation’s most gifted artists…” Kudos Magazine Arizona

AMERICAN ORIGINALSFriday 14 November£15 / £18

Lontano and Odaline de la Martinez’s international reputation ensures a busy schedule with performances both in the UK and abroad. They are known for the high quality of their work, their versatility and vision.

“The performances were thrilling … bold, enthusiastic, passionate, each player making much of his or her virtuoso part.” The Observer

L O N D O N J A Z Z F E S T I VA L1 5 t h - 2 3 r d N o v

THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF SCOTT JOPLIN AND THE RAGTIME MASTERSSaturday 15 November£17.50 / £20

In the late 1890’s, the syncopation, cross beats and hand clapping of black music, grew into “ragged rhythmic patterns” called Ragtime. Scott Joplin with The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag; Tony Turpin with Harlem Rag, among others, created a new American classical music, which decades later became universally popular with musicians like Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller.

“I’ve heard a lot of pianists, but Keith Nichols plays the nearest to my father” Fats Waller’s son Maurice

The third in The Wonderful Music of The Jazz Greats series

BARB JUNGR SINGS NINA SIMONESunday 16 November£17.50/£22.50

The UK’s finest interpreter of song, Barb Jungr will return to St. James Studio this autumn to sing the songs of Nina Simone. For this very special, one-off show expect some wonderful new arrangements as well as songs new to Barb’s Simone repertoire.

“Peerless interpreter of contemporary song” Jazzwise

NOIRTuesday 18 November | £25 / £35

Americans have penned some of the world’s finest examples of ‘Noir’, a genre of fiction characterized by cynicism, fatalism, and moral ambiguity. Hear a brilliant cast of actors bring to life some extraordinary stories penned by such contemporary authors as Joyce Carol Oates and TC Boyle, and classic masters such as Dashiell Hammett and David Goodis, accompanied by Derek Nash on Sax.

Cast include Sarah Alexander, Joe Dixon, Alastair Mackenzie, Olivia Williams, Peter Serafinowicz & Juliet Stevenson. This is subject to change.

JUDITH OWENWednesday 19 November | £15 / £20

Judith Owen will be joined by drummer Russ Kunkel, bassist Lee Sklar and guitarist Waddy Wachtel, who played on many of the landmark albums of the Laurel Canyon era, including Carole King’s Tapestry, James Taylor’s Sweet Baby James, and Joni Mitchell’s Blue, for a performance of her new album Ebb and Flow.

“One of the albums of the year” Independent

LIANE CARROLL: THE LOVE FILESSaturday 22 November | £20 / £25

Having received 5 stars in Jazz Journal for her latest album Ballads with the brilliant multi Grammy nominated producer James McMillan, Liane Carroll is currently recording her 3rd CD with him, Seaside. In The Love Files, Liane gives us an intimate glimpse in to the new CD and also shares her soul through love songs as only she can.

“Totally brilliant” Time Out

LIANE CARROLL: BLUES EXPLOSIONSunday 23 November | £25 / £30

Liane finishes her very special LJF residency here at St. James Studio by celebrating all things blue alongside her beloved trio of Roger Carey on bass guitar, Mark Fletcher on drums, and special guest and long-time blues collaborator, John Etheridge on guitar. When these guys get together, they excite, inspire, and invigorate all who come to hear. This will be a special night.

N O V 2 0 t h t o 3 0 t h

SUNDAY IN THE APARTMENT Sunday 23 November£25 | 2pm

Part cabaret, part chat show… totally entertaining! Join us for an intimate afternoon’s entertainment from talented emerging and established Australian musicians, singers and performers – you may see a barefoot harpist, a recorder battle or a West End star!

MATT FORDE’S SPORTS PARTYWith Jon RichardsonThursday 20 November£12.50 / £15

Sports-mad comedian and talkSPORT presenter Matt Forde hosts a brand new comedy chat show featuring some of the biggest professional names in sport as well celebrity fans and officials.

AN EVENING WITH BENJAMIN SCHEUER AND JEAN ROHETuesday 25 November £20 / £25

New York songwriters Benjamin Scheuer and Jean Rohe join forces for an intimate evening of music. A one-off performance, this is a concert not to be missed. Ms. Rohe, winner of two Independent Music Awards, has “a unique musical voice that sounds like a love song for a world imperiled” (Albany Times Union). Mr. Scheuer is the writer/performer of the musical The Lion, “the best original musical of the year” (Mark Shenton, The Stage), and “plays the guitar like it’s an extension of himself” (Time Out).

THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDE & LUCIANA BERGERWednesday 26 November £12.50 / £15

Matt Forde (as seen on Have I Got News For You, Russell Howard’s Good News & This Week) hosts a comedy night combining topical stand-up and a big interview with a political heavyweight. A celebration of politics with “a first-class comic” (The Guardian).

COMEDY ROYALE WITH PEOPLE PEOPLE AND FRIENDSThursday 27 November £12.50 / £15

A one-off evening, invented on the spot by London’s finest made-up laughter experts… People People are actor Kerry Shale and stand-up Viv Groskop, a double act made in Comedy Heaven! These masters of character comedy are joined for an evening of made-up hilarity by friends Cariad Lloyd & Lee Simpson, School of Night & Grand Theft Impro. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

GENTLEMEN OF JAZZ Friday 28 November | £15 / £17.50

Following his sell out show in March, Theo Jackson returns to the Studio. “Gentlemen of Jazz” presents Theo Jackson’s interpretation of well-loved songs from Nat King Cole, Chet Baker and Mel Tormé alongside stories about the songs and the men who made them famous.

“a genuine jazz talent . . . it is safe to say he has a bright future.” Jazz Journal

THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF MILES DAVIS, JOHN COLTRANE & CANNONBALL ADDERLEYSaturday 29 November £17.50 / £20

Miles Davis on trumpet was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th Century. He was at the forefront of bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. Chris Ingham on piano brings his hard driving Rebop ensemble, evoking the style and sounds of the wonderful music of the Miles Davis Sextet, plus their own imaginative creativity and improvisations.

“Rebop are one of the best bands in the country” East Anglian Times

The fourth in The Wonderful Music of The Jazz Greats series

“The St. James Studio is absolutely my favourite cabaret venue in London” Mark Shenton

W O R K S H O P S

PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP: WRITING A THRILLER Saturday 8 November£30 / £35 | 10am – 1pm

Can you dream of the disturbing villians, the relentless escalation, the hidden clues and satisfying surprises that could happen to your heroic everyman?. Rise to the challenge in this morning writing workshop led by London New Play Festival Artistic Director Phil Setren.

FUNNY WOMEN ‘STAND UP TO STAND OUT’ WORKSHOPSaturday 1 November £49.50 | 11am

Stand Up to Stand Out with Funny Women’s popular introduction to comedy performance. Find out how a humorous approach to life can be empowering with this introduction to the techniques of stand up. Even if you don’t fancy yourself as a performer the ‘take away’ is self confidence and enhanced communications skills.

FUNNY WOMEN IMPROV WORKSHOP - INTERMEDIARYSaturday 15 November£65 | 10.30am

Do you ever get tongue-tied, feel physically awkward and suffer from self-consciousness? Maybe you need a workshop with the Funny Women Players! Join us for confidence-boosting, endorphin-encouraging fun in a series of workshops from introductory to intermediary level.

PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP: WRITING A ROMANTIC PLAYSaturday 22 November£30 / £35 | 10.30am – 4pm

Do you believe in the power of love? Can you create a romantic scenario that audiences will identify with? This 3 hour writing workshop covers the principles of the romantic play through exercises, technique and a performance of the one-act romantic play Smooth, written by course tutor Phil Setren.

AUDITION TECHNIQUE FOR STAGE WITH WEST END DIRECTOR SAM YATESThursday 20 November£65 participant £15 observer 10.30am – 4pm

The Acting Network brings you an intensive one day masterclass focusing on auditioning for plays. Participants will be sent a scene to work on with an emphasis on text analysis and how to bring the words alive in an audition situation as well as a monologue of their choice. We are delighted to have Sam Yates joining us to lead this masterclass. Sam is fast becoming one of the country’s top theatre directors. He is joining us fresh from directing East is East at the Trafalgar Studios.

LUNCHTIME THEATRE

THE MISSING TOREADORMonday 24 – Friday 28 November£8 / £10 on the door1pm

Join The Misfits of London as part of a live radio audience - in 1947 - to hear “The Missing Toreador”: Jobling & Golightly, our hapless detectives, head off to Spain to help a Senorita in distress to find her missing brother. Tortillas fly, flamenco is sung and stiff upper lips are maintained in this “intelligent, witty and hilarious” show (Peter Carrington). N.B. Knowledge of Spanish not necessary

OFFICE XMAS PARTYMonday 1 – Friday 19 December £8 / £10 on the door12pm & 1pm(please check website for exact dates & times)

Butterfly raises its glass to the festive season. Hold on to your party hats...Everything you’d expect from an office Christmas party and then some; sparkling comedy, tinsel, mince pies and a paid bar. Let your hair down but keep your guard up! - oh yes it’s that time of year again...

“sly masterstroke......plenty of high spirits” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

D E C 2 n d t o 3 1 s t

featuring the jazz swing sensation

S M I T T Y’S B I G F O U R

Party from 10pm til 2am

NEW ORLEANS

NEW YEAR’S EVESt. James Theatre and Fane Management presents

MATT FORDE’S SPORTS PARTY Wednesday 3 December | £12.50 / £15

Part cabaret, part chat show… totally entertaining! Join hosts Nick Hardcastle and Dan Fletcher as they introduce some Australia’s most talented established and emerging artists, for an intimate afternoon’s entertainment with a twist.

JAZZ AT THE MOVIES: SWINGING CHRISTMASFriday 5 December | £17.50 / £22

Swinging Christmas promises a sparkling evening of musical entertainment. The vocal delights of Joanna Eden are supported by saxophonist Mark Crooks returning to St. James following his stunning Brazilian Bossa Nova evening earlier this year, supported by The Chris Ingham Trio.

“Joanna Eden is the UK’s answer to Norah Jones & Diana Krall” Time Out

Miss Hope SpringsNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS TIMEWritten and performed by Ty Jeffries

Tuesday 2 December | £20 / £25

Live at the piano comedy cabaret chanteuse Miss Hope Springs swings the festive season with her sizzling musicians on bass and percussion. Bringing you an award winning all-original repertoire of cheery cha cha chas, heartwarming torch songs and finger snapping pop...all served with a sequinned frosting of Vegas glitz.

“Fabulously talented! I can’t think of a better way to spend an evening…with your clothes on. Unmissable!” Jonathan Ross

THE BEST OF GILBERT & SULLIVANThursday 4 December | £22 / £25

Features highlights from the most famous G & S operas. These include Pirates of Penzance, Yeoman of The Guard, The Mikado, Trial by Jury, Patience, HMS Pinafore and many more presented by the famous Grim’s Dyke Opera Company.

“A glorious romp & faultless stuff & all without microphones” The Times

JUDY CARMICHAEL: I LOVE BEING HERE WITH YOU!Sunday 14 December £20 / £25

Judy Carmichael is considered one of the greatest pianists in the swing tradition and one of the most sensitive vocalists. This program will feature songs from Judy’s newest CD “I Love Being Here With You” including compositions by Peggy Lee, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and Gershwin. Judy will also debut her original compositions, “My Manhattan” (music and lyrics) and “I Can See Forever” (Harry Allen music, Judy’s lyrics).

“Judy Carmichael is a great entertainer. Her playing is masterly and her linking material show her to be a raconteur in the Ustinov mold.” BBC Radio

INVADE MY PRIVACYSunday 21 December | £17.50 / £20

Howard Samuels and Lucy Dixon are delighted to return to the St. James Studio with a Christmas cracker of a cabaret devoted to the genius that was, and is Fran Landesman - beat poet, songwriter and lifelong bohemian.

“Sexy, sleazy, sizzling, sorrowful and fabulous to witness....this review comes with a strong recommendation to catch this show” Musical Theatre Review

featuring the jazz swing sensation

S M I T T Y’S B I G F O U R

Party from 10pm til 2am

£75 P E R P E R S O N

(incl. midnight glass of Champagne. Doors open 9.30pm)

£100 F O R A 2 C O U R S E M E A L A N D M U S I C (Dinner from 7pm)

Experience the music of the jazz greats in the style and comfort of the St. James Studio

C H A M PA G N E , G U E S T M U S I C I A N S A N D D A N C I N G

NEW ORLEANS

NEW YEAR’S EVESt. James Theatre and Fane Management presents

JOIN NOËL AND FRIENDS FOR A CELEBRATION OF THE FESTIVE SEASON

IN WORDS AND SONG

CHARLOTTE WAKEFIELD

STEFAN BEDNARCZYK

ISSY VAN RANDWYCK

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY NICK HUTCHISONMUSICAL DIRECTION BY STEFAN BEDNARCZYK

St. James Theatre Productions presents

LIMITED SEASON 8 - 23 December

I'll sing of home and love and workOf Magna Carta and DunkirkAnd Christmas bells and charity and pride Noël Coward

London, December 1940: the bombs rain down in the Blitz, and Britain faces up to Christmas under fire.

In his Mayfair flat, Noël Coward uses his latest creation, Madam Arcati, the visionary medium, to summon up voices that tell of the enduring spirit of Christmas through the ages.

Join The Master for a bittersweet festive journey, told through song, poetry and prose, from across the centuries and across the world.

Starring Stefan Bednarczyk, Issy van Randwyck and Charlotte Wakefield, this promises to be a celebration of Christmas even the Luftwaffe can’t destroy!

MEAL PACKAGES

TICKET WITH 2 COURSE MEAL - £45

TICKET WITH 3 COURSE MEAL - £49

RESERVED TABLE FOR 4 IN THE STUDIO, TICKETS TO THE SHOW & A BOTTLE OF WINE

£100

TICKETS £25 / £29

PERFORMANCE TIMES

Mon – Sat, 8pm Matinees Wed 10, Thu 18, Sat 13 & Sat 20, 3pm

Doors open 7.15pm for evening performances and 2.30pm for matinees

Please call the box office on 0844 264 2140 to purchase your ticket and meal package or reserve your table.

All subject to availability

HOW TO FIND US

12 Pa lace St reet , London SW1E 5JA

0844 264 2140 | s t jamestheat re .co.uk

BY TUBEThe nearest tube is Victoria. We are situated within a 5 minute walk of the station.

PARKINGFree parking after 6.30pm is available in nearby streets.

NATIONAL RAILVictoria Station is less than 5 minutes walk from the theatre.

BY BUSRoutes 16, 38, 52, 73, 42, 148 all pass by near the theatre.