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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 delicious pre-show dining

before selected events. Look out for the suppers icon. These delicious

meals are provided by Shoreham based Lesley’s Kitchen. The pre-show

supper 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 £7, desserts £3, or the 2-course meal for £9.50. Booking is essential, simply email [email protected] or call 07525 622662.

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Welcome to our spring programme, full of amazing music, comedy, theatre,

film, talks, family events and much more, all running from January – April

2018. We are delighted to offer another exciting programme of events with

something for everyone to enjoy. During the day our café is open and serving

a range of delights, and our pre-show meals offer a great start to any

event (see the opposite page for details). Our friendly volunteers, intimate

performance space, and award-winning programme make every event an

extra special experience, and we look forward to welcoming you to some

inspirational arts and entertainment this spring, all at Shoreham’s award-

winning, community run arts venue.

On top of all of this, I’m very pleased to introduce you to our new

Arts Portal. Taking place on the third Saturday of each month, these

professional development sessions will introduce participants to key skills

and working practices across a wide range of disciplines within the arts.

Through these we’re aiming to enable local artists, musicians, and arts

practitioners to open the door to their chosen profession. The Arts Portal

will also provide an excellent opportunity to connect with a wide range of

creative professionals. Keep your eyes on the website for the details of

each session.

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CHRISTMAS

DICK WHITTINGTON ‘A dazzling spectacle of a show… not to be missed’ ~ The Latest [review of previous panto Jack & The Beanstalk]

Following five sell-out years of panto fun at Ropetackle, LP Creatives

return this Christmas with the magical tale of Dick Whittington!

Get your eyes on the distant horizon! From old ‘Laandaan Taaan’, across the

high seas and on to Morocco – we’re off in search of promised treasure!

Will King Rat thwart our plans, or

will the Spirit Of The Bells save

Dick’s day?

LP Creatives are back with their

exciting mix of magic, mirth,

mayhem and more mirth (you can

never have too much mirth can

you!?!) This time they are packing

pirates, kung-fu cats, monkeys –

and maybe even a mermaid or two!!

Jump aboard and join us for

another cracking family adventure

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Wednesday 13th Dec - 4.30pm 7.30pmThursday 14th Dec - 4.30pm 7.30pm Saturday 16th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pmSunday 17th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pmTuesday 19th Dec - 4.30pm 7.30pmWednesday 20th Dec - 2pm 6pmThursday 21st Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pmFriday 22nd Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pmSaturday 23rd Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pmChristmas Eve 11am 2.30pmMerry Christmas! - - -Boxing Day - 2.30pm 6pmWednesday 27th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pmThursday 28th Dec 11am 2.30pm* 6pmFriday 29th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pmSaturday 30th Dec 11am 2.30pm 6pm

New Year’s Eve 11am - - * relaxed performance

Ticket Prices

Wednesday 13th – Thursday all tickets £10

Saturday 16th & Sunday

Tuesday 29th & Wednesday

aged 16 and under, 2 adults + 2

children, or 1 adult + 3 children.



UKULELE GROUND ZERO© & UKULELE CIRCUIT TRAINING© 5-week courses to learn ukulele

UKULELE CIRCUIT TRAINING©

A 5-week course run by Richard Durrant - ukulele virtuoso, composer of

Six Grooves for Ukulele and sometime producer of The Ukulele Orchestra

of Great Britain. Back by popular demand: more Ukulele Circuit Training

for the new year. If your uke playing has plateaued, then this immensely

enjoyable and popular weekly musical workout is the perfect solution.

Learn new ukulele techniques whilst developing a deeper more instinctive

understanding of chords, notes and songs. A friendly but exhilarating

hour of musical keep-fit designed to bring you closer to your inner uke.

Culminating in a performance at Ropetackle Arts Centre on 1st Feb. 7.30

to 8.30pm, £60 (including concert)

UKULELE GROUND ZERO©

A 5-week introduction to uke playing for complete beginners.

The most informative and complete way to start your ukulele adventures.

6pm to 7pm, £50

*To book your place, please contact: [email protected]



HUNKY DORY The Brighton Beach Boys, featuring Glen

Richardson, Steve Wrigley and Charlotte Glasson,

mark the 2nd Anniversary of David Bowie’s

untimely death. The band will perform a special

show of Bowie songs, highlighting the classic

album Hunky Dory in its entirety, plus a set of

hits from throughout his astonishing career.

Released in December 1971, Hunky Dory features

a range of styles, with the pop of Changes,

Kooks and Life on Mars featuring alongside more personal tributes to the

artists who were influencing him, in the form of Song for Bob Dylan, Andy

Warhol and Queen Bitch, written in tribute to Lou Reed and The Velvet

Underground. This promises to be a night to remember

SOUTH DOWNS MAGICIANS Magic and mystery with the South Downs Magicians

Start the new year in style with an evening

of magic, illusions, fun and surprises from

the marvellous South Downs Magicians.

Featuring close-up magic before the show

and during the interval, this is a fantastic treat for all the family and

follows four sell-out years of magic fun. Book your tickets early – they will

soon disappear!

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JAZZ BREAKFAST WITH MIKE HATCHARD

Traditionally it’s a Mike Hatchard solo show

the first Sunday in January, but this year it’s

a duo – Mike is joined by the legendary Derek

Nash. Derek is a top UK saxophonist; leader

of the award-winning Sax Appeal, co-leader of

funk/groove band Protect The Beat, featured member of the Jools Holland

Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and a producer and engineer at Clowns Pocket

Recording Studio we’re very glad to find him available to entertain us at

the Ropetackle. He’s been nominated, not for the first time, in the Alto

Saxophone category of the current British Jazz Awards. Derek has a

personality to match his musical prowess and you can be pretty sure this

fiery duo will kickstart the New Year for you with plenty of humour as well

as some serious musical originality.

Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase.


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.

SEE PAGE 1 FOR MORE DETAILS.

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FILM AT ROPETACKLE So do we, and that’s why Ropetackle’s film programme is now

bigger and better than ever before. Alongside regular monthly matinees

there are films for the visually impaired, quarterly evening blockbusters,

and family films during the half-term and school holidays.

ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB’S SIXTH SEASONThis season we are delighted to offer another eclectic mix of ten films, past

and present, chosen by our members and all classics in their own right.

Films are screened at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month from

September to June 2018 and Membership for the sixth season closes on

31st December. We would advise future members to put their names on

the waiting list in order to have priority membership for the seventh season

(September 2017 to June 2018.) Forms are available from the Film at

Ropetackle noticeboard and from Shoreham library.

Guest tickets are available for £5.

For more details on the Ropetackle Film Club, please email:

[email protected] – or simply visit the Ropetackle website where

you can find listings of all our forthcoming films. Details are also displayed on

the film noticeboard in Ropetackle as well as in the Ropetackle brochures.

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ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB

THE PRODUCERS

The biggest joy of The Producers is the inimitable,

incomparable Zero Mostel as loveable scoundrel

Max – a masterpiece of extravagant desperation and

irrepressibility. His perfect foil is Gene Wilder as

uptight accountant Leo Bloom, a pale wistful bundle of nerves who carries

a scrap of his baby blanket for emotional security. Together they find the

worst play in the world, raise a million dollars to produce it for a fraction

and when it quickly closes no one expects their money back. Their fictional

musical ‘Springtime For Hitler’ is unforgettable. Directed by Mel Brooks.

Open to Film Club members and guests only (£5 per guest). Duration 88 mins.

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WORDSHOW “Compelling to watch” ~ The GuardianJoin performance poet Greg Byron

for a captivating evening of words

and wordplay. Greg touches on all

manner of subjects, from political

outrage to the quest for knowledge,

modern life to memory and social

comment, all with a twinkle, a

grimace and a wry pointy finger!

Greg paints ‘character portraits’

with short, sharp prose. Delivered

with passion and play, he can be

comic, twisted or absurd, witty,

wistful or sardonically angry.

He has performed in bookshops,

on beaches, under the stars, in

tents, forests, and village halls all

across the world. Spoken word or

performance poetry, call it what

you want, with Greg Byron at the

helm, it’s all words and wordplay.

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BARNSTORMERS COMEDY CLUB

Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK

comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club

promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. Unbeatable sell-

out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the perfect way to get

together with your mates. A barnstorming night out!

Over 18s only. Please note, while we can reserve seats for groups of 6+ (please let us know at the time of booking), we cannot guarantee these seats will be at tables (if, for example, demand high), or where in the auditorium they will be positioned.

TRUMPAGEDDON

“Trumpageddon invites its audience to an

questions, play golf and even help him decide on policy – which country he would invade

1,862,364 people signed a petition against

Donald J. Trump making a state visit to the UK, so he’s doing a show at

Ropetackle instead! Trumpageddon enjoyed a sell-out premiere in 2016,

when ‘The Donald’ was a mere candidate… Now he returns as leader of

the free world! Immerse yourself in Trump’s world vision before he blows

it to kingdom come. This absurdist satire is as demented, hysterical and

disturbed as the man himself.

Image: © Murdo Macleod



CELEBRATION OF A LEGEND WITH TINA MAY

“Handles the classics as the gems they still are” ~ Guardian

Award-winning vocalist Tina

May and her stellar band bring to life the music of France’s most beloved

entertainer, national icon, and musical legend: Edith Piaf. A gifted lyricist,

consummate vocalist and sparkling performer, Tina’s astonishing talent

and hypnotic stage presence have garnered worldwide acclaim. See her

masterfully capture the magic of Piaf with classics including La Vie en Rose,

Hymne à L’amour, Milord, and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien.

An American woman finds unexpected love with a man living wild on

Hampstead Heath. This is a charming and life affirming tale about how

love can be found in the most unexpected places, and proves once and for

all that age is no barrier to second chances. Starring Diane Keaton and

Brendan Gleeson.



JULIE FOWLIS

“Fowlis’s ascent to international stardom, putting Gaelic folk on the world music map, is evidence that a sublime voice transcends language and culture” ~ The Guardian

Julie Fowlis is a multi-award winning Gaelic singer whose ‘crystalline’ and

‘intoxicating’ vocals have enchanted audiences worldwide.

Firmly established as a world leading artist, Julie effortlessly moves

between genres and styles. She will forever be known as the singing voice

of Merida, the female protagonist in the award-winning Disney-Pixar movie

‘Brave’. During an impressive career with multiple awards and accolades,

Julie has until now sung primarily in Scottish Gaelic. Her forthcoming

album ‘alterum’ marks a change. Julie not only sings in English for the first

time on one of her own albums, but also offers a beautiful Galician song

‘Camariñas’, the result of a minority-language collaborative project.

Julie is a warm and engaging live performer; her performance at

Ropetackle will be a special treat and a welcome return following her sold-

out show in 2014.



LOS PACAMINOS FEAT. PAUL YOUNG Los Pacaminos features iconic singer Paul Young plus Drew Barfield, Mark

Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses, and Melvin Duffy (the UK’s premier

pedal steel player).

They are one of Britain’s most popular live touring bands. Los Pacaminos

play the very best in Tex Mex border music from the Texas Tornados and

Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbison.

Expect a tequila fuelled Tex Mex party night, as Ropetackle becomes the

perfect cantina setting for a great night’s rockin’ with the cactus sharp,

tequila filled, Stetson wearing, magnificent six, Los Pacaminos!



EIGHT DAYS OF CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS, SPECIAL EVENTS FILMS AND TALKS.

The festival, now a firm and much loved fixture on the jazz calendar will

offer a whistle stop tour around the ‘world of jazz’, with an exciting and

varied programme comprising a full eight days of concerts, workshops,

special events, films and talks, all taking place here at Ropetackle.

You can find extra information

on the official website:

southcoastjazzfestival.com



WELL VERSED WORKSHOP

Multi-award winning vocalist Claire Martin OBE and Elaine Crouch take

a holistic look at how to get the best from your involvement in music.

Whether just starting out or a seasoned pro, you will benefit from the

invaluable insights and tips offered in this relaxed and informal workshop

designed to motivate, boost and inspire. Accompaniment provided by

pianist Gabriel Latchin.

11am – 4pm (includes an hour lunch break). Places strictly limited.

BIMM STUDENT SHOWCASE As part of our new collaboration with the award winning

British & Irish Modern Music Institute. Students curate

and stage a showcase in the foyer each evening as part of

their music and music industry related courses.

Presented in partnership

with the Ropetackle Arts

Portal Series



100 YEARS OF JAZZ IN 99 MINUTES – THE JAZZ REPERTORY COMPANY

“The musical equivalent of the Reduced Shakespeare Company, in which

7pm – 7.30pm: Q&A | 8pm: Main Show

This hugely entertaining show features six multi-instrumentalists

performing the most significant music in jazz history. Presented with wit

and knowledge by all six musicians, this is a must-see show for not only

those who know and love jazz but for those who have only the vaguest

notions of the music but quite like the noise it makes.

Over the last five years the show has been performed everywhere from a

drawing room in a country house for 60 people to a sell out show for 900 at

London’s Cadogan Hall.

Line-up: Pete Long (saxophones, flute, trumpet), Enrico Tomasso

(trumpet, trombone, vocals), Nick Dawson (piano, clarinet, vocals), Dave

Chamberlain (bass, guitars, banjo, piano, drums), Richard Pite (drums,

sousaphone, double bass), Georgina Jackson (vocals, trumpet).



TERRY PACK’S TREES A welcome return for

this ‘unfeasibly large

ensemble’ made up

of musicians from

along the south

coast. This band

filled the house last

year and we expect

the same this year

as they present

pieces from their album ‘Heart Of Oak’ alongside fresh

new compositions.

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LIANE CARROLL & IAN SHAW PRESENT ‘LATIN FLAVOURS’


An unmissable opportunity to see two of the UK’s most

treasured vocalists explore the influence of Latin American

music on the jazz repertoire in this specially commissioned show for this

year’s festival. Multi-award winning vocalist Liane Carroll has been a pillar of

the British jazz and soul scene for over 35 years. Born in London and raised

in Hastings; from the beginning of her musical career at the age of fifteen,

she has dedicated her life to creating a deep and abiding connection with

audiences all over the world through her exceptional talent, versatility and

ability to truly interpret a song. ‘Best Jazz Vocalist’ at the BBC Jazz Awards

2007 and 2004, and nominated in the ‘Best UK Vocalist’ category at the Jazz

FM awards 2013, Ian Shaw has recorded a number of highly acclaimed,

internationally released albums and is a popular performer both in the UK

and the US. He has been cited, along with Mark Murphy and Kurt Elling, as

one of the world’s finest male jazz vocalists.



JUMP ‘N’ JAZZ

Composer and vocalist

Joe Stilgoe and actress/

producer Katie Beard

present a series of

events designed to

introduce the very young to the joys of

jazz music. Exclusively commissioned

for this year’s festival, these sessions

explore musical instruments and their

role in a band and include storytelling,

music making and movement.

11am – 4pm (includes an hour lunch break). Places strictly limited.

For children from 2 - 5 years, babies in parents arms welcome too.

advised)

SAX WORKSHOP

Julian Nicholas will be giving a sax masterclass involving

everyone playing together and discussing individual needs

and approaches to ‘taming the beast’!



AN EVENING WITH GWILYM SIMCOCK & YURI GOLOUBEV

“The interplay between the two is like musical telepathy.” ~ Observer

Gwilym Simcock and Yuri Goloubev

have long been fascinated by the

expressive possibilities of their duo

which started in 2008, at the Musica

Sulle Bocche festival in Sardinia to instant acclaim.

Together they navigate a route through jazz,

contemporary classical and chamber music

incorporating free improvisations and elements of

European music into both jazz standards and their own

original pieces. A concert full of experimental risk taking

and intriguing interpretations of familiar pieces.

This event will be presented ‘cabaret style’ and will include a buffet meal prepared by renowned chef Jaq Brewer.

8pm: Claire Martin interviews Gwilym about his astonishing musical career and

audience to follow.

8.45-9.30pm: Buffet food from our guest chef Jaq Brewer (full menu coming soon).

9.30-10.30pm: Concert performance.



PIANO WORKSHOP

Techniques, tips and advice on how to fast-track your skills

on the instrument to the next level. Presented by Elliot

Galvin who performs with his trio later this evening.

ELLIOT GALVIN TRIO 7pm – 7.30pm: Q&A 8pm: Main Show

Elliot Galvin is one of the

rising stars of UK jazz. A

superbly gifted composer and pianist, whose maverick

imagination and magpie like ability to blend a disparate

world of influences into his own unique musical vision has seen him

compared to Django Bates, although in truth he sounds like no one except

himself.From de-constructing standards to creating his own mirco-tonal

melodica, Galvin’s music is both playful and deadly serious, drawing on a

wide range of influences from Keith Jarrett to Stravinsky, Ligetti, Deerhof

and the Beatles as well as the films of David Lynch, the Dada movement

and the literature of James Joyce. Live he is utterly captivating, bringing a

powerful sense of purpose to everything that he plays, and while his music

is playful, he never allows the humour to sidetrack from the brilliance of

his band or the seriousness of his intent. And whether swinging their way

through a Sonny Clark tune, de-constructing a hoary standard, or getting

funky on a melodica, the Elliot Galvin Trio never forget that jazz is the art

of communication – with each other and with the audience.



BASS WORKSHOP

Techniques, tips and advice on how to fast-track your skills

on the is instrument to the next level. Presented by bassist,

bandleader and producer Laurence Cottle. Laurence will be

appearing with Pee Wee Ellis in the evening.

PEE WEE ELLIS ‘FUNK ASSEMBLY’

The architect of James Brown’s era-

defining soul classics of the late 60s,

saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis played on

many of James Brown’s greatest hits

in the 60s and 70s, and even served as his long-term band director. Playing

many different saxophones, he became most famous for his baritone and

alto work. Pee Wee joined James Brown in 1965 and soon came up with the

first pure hardcore funk hit ‘Cold Sweat’, followed by 26 others that defined

what we think of as funk to this day. Pee Wee has even been called ‘the man

who invented funk!’

His effect on music was huge, leading directly to George Clinton, Sly Stone

and, in a circular twist, Miles Davis’ 70s work. By 1970 Pee Wee worked as

arranger and musical director for CTI-Kudu records, the most popular jazz

label of the 70s. He worked with Esther Phillips as well as George Benson,

Hank Crawford and dozens of other CTI artists.



JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY

Another popular event from last year hosted by

South Coast Jazz Festival photographer Lisa Indigo

Burns Wormsley, accompanied by jazz musician and

photographer Greg Heath. Come along and view a

selection of iconic jazz photographs, bring your favourites

or even examples of your own work and enjoy an informal

discussion on the subject.

MIDNIGHT

Real life jazz legend Dexter Gordon brilliantly portrays

fictional tenor sax player Dale Turner, a musician slowly

losing the battle with alcoholism, estranged from his

family, and hanging on by a thread in 1950s New York. One

of the best jazz films ever. Won the Oscar for ‘Best Original Music Score’.

Also starring Francois Cluzet.



CLARK TRACEY QUINTET ‘BEBOP & BEYOND’ FEAT. ALEXANDRA RIDOUT


The English equivalent of Art Blakey – a great drummer, most often

known for his work with father Stan, Clark works today with the stars

of tomorrow. Playing originals and standards with great energy and

communication for the post-bop world.

Featuring Alexandra Ridout (BBC Young Jazz Musician Of The Year, British

Jazz Award ‘Rising Star’ Runner Up).











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BROTHERHOOD OF BREATH – THE MUSIC OF CHRIS MCGREGOR


The music has the infectious and distinctive township highlife sound,

the product of the cross-pollination of jazz and African dance rhythms. It

resembles a mixture of the hard-driving blues of Charles Mingus and the

wild experimentalism of Sun Ra, but retains a unique feel due to the South

African influences and the intelligent arrangements. South African pianist

McGregor made an immeasurable contribution to British and European

jazz in the 60s and 70s with his Blue Notes, a group of black South African

jazz musicians whom the white bandleader hand-picked after hearing them

perform at the 1962 Johannesburg Jazz Festival. Like fellow South African

jazz musicians Dollar Brand and Hugh Masekela, they understood that

the only way they could play freely was by escaping the oppressive social

and political climate of their home country. Several years after arriving in

London with the Blue Notes, McGregor also assembled the Brotherhood Of

Breath, an ambitious avant-garde big band which incorporated members of

the Blue Notes, along with the best of Great Britain’s young jazz musicians.



‘YOUTH IN JAZZ’ Julian Nicholas

coordinates the South

Coast Jazz Festival ‘Youth

In Jazz’ celebration,

combining ‘Jazz For

Juniors’ – now in its fourth

year – with new initiative

‘Jazz In Schools’.

‘Youth In Jazz’ brings together two workshop series teaching students

aged 13-17 about rhythm, improvisation and jazz composition. Toby

Carpenter’s trio are working at Sir Robert Woodard School and Julian

Nicholas at Steyning Grammar School.

The workshops will culminate in a combined public performance of music composed and arranged with the students, taking place in the Ropetackle auditorium on Saturday 27th January at 1.30pm.





SMITTY’S BIG FOUR FEAT. JOE STILGOE


The Big Four are the kid brother of

the Kansas Smitty’s House Band

and were born three years ago in the

belly of Waterloo’s cavernous vaults.

Since its inception, the band has

taken on a trajectory independent

from the House Band’s. Their

infectious beat has raised people

up out of their seats from Shoreditch House to The Hackney Empire,

with small group interpretations of songs by their favourite ragtime and

jazz masters: Jelly Roll Morton, Scott Joplin, Sidney Bechet and Django

Reinhardt. The Big Four’s unique combination of trumpet, soprano sax/

clarinet, guitar and bass, differs from traditional Dixieland groups by the

omission of drums and piano. This streamlined formation allows the band

to tightly navigate while maintaining the melodic integrity of the canon.

The band is made up of Pete Horsfall, Giacomo Smith, Dave Archer, and

Ferg Ireland. Joe Stilgoe is an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist

and songwriter with a rich musical heritage (his father is lyricist and

entertainer Richard; his mother the opera singer Annabel Hunt). His

live shows are a mixture of virtuosic musicianship and breath-taking

theatricality, combining on the spot improvisation and the quickest of wits.



THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE

The real-life story of a husband and wife in Nazi occupied Poland who

used their powers as caretakers of Warsaw Zoo to shepherd Jews out of

the country. Starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Bruhl.

LES TRIABOLIQUES

“The playing is mesmeric and the good humour infectious” ~ Observer

Les Triaboliques unites three of

the UK’s most inventive guitarists –

Justin Adams, Lu Edmonds and Ben

Mandelson – into one guitar super

group.

Combining their impressive musical

backgrounds, having performed with the likes of Robert Plant, Public

Image Ltd and Billy Bragg, Les Triaboliques showcase their astonishing

instrumental prowess on guitar, mandolin, Turkish saz and cümbüÐ.

With Justin’s blues soaked guitars, Lu’s Turkadelic saz and cümbüÐ, and

Ben’s worldly mandolin and barizouki, Les Triaboliques blend the sounds

of the desert, the delta, the steppes and the underground. They are a truly

phenomenal trio and an enchanting live act, not to be missed.

Image: © Simon Lewis



LUNASA ‘…state-of-the-art Irish music as aggressively infectious as you’ll ever hear.’ Dirty Linen (2000)

Lúnasa celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2017 as one of the most

influential bands in the history of Irish traditional music. Two decades

ago they ascended to the forefront of contemporary Irish music, and

there they’ve remained, a leading voice in the genre and the standard

against which others are compared.

Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honour of the Irish god

Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music

dream team” has proven its mettle time and again over the years. The

band has sold over a quarter of a million records, performed at more

than 2,000 shows across 36 countries, and collaborated with many

notable artists outside the tradition.

With a new album set for 2017 and a robust touring schedule to match,

Lúnasa continues to set the standard and will lead the way for decades

to come.

This will be a special evening, to be sure!



RICHARD DURRANT Big Box Little Box

World-class guitarist, ukulele virtuoso and composer Richard Durrant

returns to Ropetackle for a solo show played on both guitar and ukulele.

Prepare to have any preconceived notions about either instrument

changed forever.

Following the success of Richard’s first ukulele concerto in September

2017, this evening will include a new ensemble piece featuring members

of his Ukulele Circuit Training class.

To take part in this concert, see details of the Ukulele Circuit Training on page 7.



SHORT

TALES Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents.

Monthly storytelling from

‘Short Stories, Tall Tales’

brings classic and modern

stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play.

Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones’

imagination run free.

Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Duration 45 mins. Run by actress and mother Hannah Summers.

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SHADY GROVE + FRIENDS

Join us for an exciting evening of epic

musical variety and excellence in the

company of Shady Grove and special

guests. Featuring Laura Ward, Love

Minus Zero, The Wellington Wailers,

plus compere Captain Mike Green.

Shady Grove are rooted in the folk

community of Shoreham. Formed in

2011, their popularity has steadily

grown both regionally and further

afield. They fuse elements of country,

soul, folk and Americana.

The Wellington Wailers are well

established in the local folk scene.

A group of like-minded sea dogs,

they have revitalised the singing of

traditional sea shanties and songs.

When fully manned, the Wailers can

muster up to 16 members!

Love Minus Zero consists of five local

musicians who all share a common

passion for the music of Bob Dylan;

both his early and later work.

Completing the line-up is special guest Laura Ward, described as “one of

the most pure, charming and elegant voices on the circuit today” (Artree

Magazine) and “a… more melodious Maddy Prior” (FATEA Magazine).



JIM MULLEN ORGAN TRIO

KINDLY SPONSORED BY DENNIS WATKINSJim Mullen is a truly original voice in

contemporary jazz guitar. Originally from

Glasgow, he has worked with the likes of Pete

Brown, Brian Auger, Vinegar Joe and Kokomo

to name a few. In 1975 he met sax player Dick

Morrissey beginning a 15 year collaboration as legendary

jazz/funk-fusion group Morrissey-Mullen. Since then Jim

has worked with stars including Georgie Fame and Claire

Martin. He is a three-time winner at the British Jazz

Awards, receiving the iconic Lifetime Achievement

Award in 2015. Jim brings his talented organ trio

to Ropetackle in support of their latest album

‘Catch My Drift’.


It’s the return of the Jazz Project Big Band

(previously known for a short while as the ‘Jazz

Pelicans’ for no known reason!). This Kent based Big band plays all the

traditional repertoire of Basie, Ellington, Herman and Kenton but with

some Hatchard originals to give them individuality. With an age range of

sixteen to mid-seventies the band exudes all the enthusiasm of youth with

the wisdom of experience. Whenever the J P Big Band play the Ropetackle

the buzz is infectious – come along and help warm up those winter blues.




SAM OUTLAW ‘Beyond great songwriting’ – Ryan Adams

Since the release of his 2015 debut Angeleno,

Outlaw remains one of LA’s only modern country

singers to earn international acclaim. With his

follow-up Tenderheart he shows an impressive

refinement of his artistic identity. Sonically,

the album further elaborates Outlaw’s “SoCal Country” sound: a sun-

bleached, Baja-influenced twang that deftly points to country’s neo-

traditionalists and LA’s legendary singer-songwriters. Thematically

Tenderheart is a thesis on self-discovery and the power of love, cynicism

comes easy, but having a soft heart takes real guts. This is sure to be an

amazing performance.

UNTIL FAMOUS

“Who better to give it to us straight than this New Yoiker?” ~ The Independent

Unopened Letters From My Mother

New York comic Lewis Schaffer finds meaning

and humour in a family tragedy. Schaffer had 23

unopened and unread letters from his late mother,

sent before she died alone in New York. But why hadn’t he read them? And

what happened when he opened them, some 15 years later?

This event is FREE ADMISSION but still ticketed, please book your place. A voluntary collection will be made at the end of the show.



MULHOLLAND DRIVE

A beautiful woman suffers amnesia after surviving a car crash on L.A.’s

Mulholland Drive. Hiding in an empty apartment, she meets an aspiring

actress. As they attempt to unearth her identity, they fall in love… or do

they? Starring Naomi Watts. Directed by David Lynch.


THE TREASON SHOW

“Brilliantly written, exquisitely performed” ~ Chortle

Spring has sprung and

so have The Treason

Show’s satirists, with their

trademark lampooning of

the world of politics, sport

and celebrity. Featuring all your favourite regular characters and bang up

to the minute topical comedy.

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SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE The love doctors are back this February with

the perfect Valentine’s gift – an evening of

sweet soul and funk. The Soulsters never fail to get you dancing, singing and

swinging with classic hits from Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder

and Chaka Khan, as well as contemporary artists such as Beyoncé and Bruno

Mars. This super tight eight-piece always bring the feel-good factor, and their

ever-popular Valentine’s special always sells fast, so make you book tickets

early to avoid missing out.

KING LEAR RETOLD – DEBS NEWBOLD

Tell me my daughters… which of you shall we say

doth love us most? Dark and challenging, epic and

shocking, human and uplifting. In this explosive

retelling of the legend of Lear, King of the Britons,

Debs Newbold channels her love of Shakespeare’s

language to whip up a great storm that will snatch

you from the edge of your seat and send you hurtling into its bloody

centre. Originally created for a sell-out show at The Hay Festival, toured

internationally, and performed to great acclaim at Shakespeare’s Globe,

this is storytelling at its most powerful and sublime. Debs Newbold’s work

brings together the poetic and the irreverent, the ancient and the defiantly

modern. She is one of the UK’s most acclaimed performance storytellers,

regularly playing venues such as the Royal Opera House, Southbank

Centre and Shakespeare’s Globe, as well as touring internationally.

Image: © Richard

Mountain

Image: © Patrick Smets



TONY MCMANUS

“The best Celtic guitarist in the world” ~ John Renbourn

To find a voice on so ubiquitous

an instrument as the acoustic

guitar is quite an achievement: to

do so within a centuries old idiom

where the instrument has no real

history is truly remarkable. Scots

born and now Canada based, Tony McManus is recognised as the world’s

leading guitarist in Celtic music. From an early age, his twin obsessions

of traditional music and acoustic guitar have worked together to produce

a startlingly original approach to this ancient art. In Tony’s hands, the

emotions of Celtic music are beautifully realised through guitar, from the

driving energy of a reel to the timeless atmosphere of a lament – each

finds an authentic voice through his interpretation. Easily one of the most

original musicians to emerge in recent years, this will be a very special

concert from a hugely gifted artist.

THE RED TURTLE A man is shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs and

birds. Beautifally animated, deceptively simple, richly absorbing and lovely

visuals. The best children’s film of 2017 in our opinion.



LITTLE THING’S GONNA BE ALRIGHT

This time last year, it seemed highly unlikely

the UK would vote to leave the EU; we had a

reasonable opposition to the Tory Government;

Donald Trump was a buffoon who surely wasn’t

going to beat Hilary Clinton and Mark was living

the married suburban ideal. Here we are over a

year later it’s all gone to absolute shit! But don’t worry, as Mark thinks Every

Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright. Mark’s sell-out show Who Do I Think I Am,

revealed his natural father was a world backgammon champion. Now the star

of Radio 4’s Mark Steel’s in Town, and newspaper columnist of the year, is

back on the road with a new show, guaranteed to make the world seem even

more mental than it is.

14+ (Parental Guidance) Likely to be swearing and adult content.

AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER African Night Fever brings together music and

cultures of North Africa with a dance night featuring

Gnawa Blues All-Stars lead by Simo Lagnawi, twice

a nominee for SONGLINES awards for 2014 BEST

NEWCOMER, and BEST ARTIST. Simo will take the

audience on a journey of traditional Moroccan trance music modernised

with 21st century North African feel intertwined with absorbent London

life. Gnawa Blues All-Stars are ambassadors of North African music and

culture as they fuse the modern culture of North Africa with melodies and

improvisations of the rest of the continent.

£15 on the door

Image: ©

Gosha Shanti

Photography



ROPETACKLE ARTS PORTAL Taking place on the third Saturday

of each month, these professional

development sessions will introduce key skills and working practices

across a wide range of disciplines within the arts. The Portal will also

provide an excellent opportunity to connect with a wide range of creative

professionals. Keep your eyes on the website for the details of each

session.


Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK

comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club

promises, and delivers, a great laugh-out-loud night out. Unbeatable sell-

out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the perfect way to get

together with your mates. A barnstorming night out!


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INDIA ELECTRIC COMPANY

“Fresh and gobsmacking!” ~ BBC 6 Music

“Bursting with invention and full of surprises” ~ The Telegraph

Sometimes folk, sometimes not. India

Electric Co. use traditional instruments

in contemporary styles to explore diverse themes from Eastern Europe,

Irish traditions and urban alienation to end up with something “quirky

and glittery – a veritable musical magpie’s nest” (Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC

Radio 3).

After releasing their debut album The Girl I Left Behind Me in 2015, they

began extensively supporting and accompanying Midge Ure throughout

Europe. They performed live sessions on BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, as well

as playing the likes of Glastonbury Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival.

Currently they are embarking on their first tours of Australia, New

Zealand, Scandinavia and Ireland to coincide with the release of their

latest recordings.

Pakistan-born stand-up comedian Kumail and student Emily fall in

love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a

mystery illness, Kumail is forced to face her feisty parents, his family’s

expectations, and his true feelings. Starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan

and Holly Hunter.



THE ENNIS SISTERS + DAVE GUNNING

An evening of the best east coast Canadian folk music.

The Ennis Sisters have weathered a lifetime of musical exploration over

the years. But their latest album ‘Stages’ is a return to their roots –

singing contemporary folk songs with traditional Irish and Newfoundland

twists. With multiple accolades including a Juno Award, SOCAN Award,

several East Coast Music Awards, and Music Newfoundland and Labrador

Awards, The Ennis Sisters (comprised of Maureen, Teresa and Karen

Ennis), are world renowned songbirds. Dave Gunning has a recording

career stretching over two decades. Along with richly-deserved peer

respect, he has also earned a shelf full of music industry awards. That

tally now stands at eight East Coast Music Awards and two Canadian Folk

Music Awards, plus a 2012 Juno Award nomination in the Roots/Traditional

Solo Album Of The Year category.



MARTHA TILSTON

“Powerful and beguiling” ~ fRoots

With a voice like spiderwebbed hollows and lyrics that

inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed

a global following and played on some of the world’s

most prestigious stages and festivals. She has released

several critically acclaimed albums, been nominated for a BBC Radio 2 Folk

Award, appeared as guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally, and

played with some of the world’s most inspiring musicians. Martha brings her

full band to Ropetackle featuring Matt Tweed (bass, bouzouki, acoustic guitar),

Matt Kelly (violin, effects, electric guitar) and Camilo Tirado (percussion,

tabla). Together they present an unforgettable journey through emotions and

stories with their raw vocals, fresh melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, filmic

movements, tasty beats, and earthy baselines.

DR PHIL’S HEALTH REVOLUTION

Join Dr Phil Hammond as he explores how to live and

die well, how to survive the NHS, and how to help it

survive. Laugh, love, shout and reclaim our NHS. Ditch

the market, cherish the carers, fund the frontline,

avoid the harm, kill the fear, tell the truth, use the evidence, inspire,

collaborate, recover, die gently. Are you in? Dr Phil Hammond is an NHS

doctor working in chronic fatigue, an investigative journalist for Private

Eye, a BBC Radio presenter, comedian and author. He has appeared on TV

shows including Have I Got News For You, Question Time, The One Show,

The Now Show and Countdown.



BONZO BILLS Prepare to be entertained! BONZO BILLS

is a brand new band formed of former

members of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah

Band and the Bill Posters Will Be Band.

Two of the illustrious Bonzos, Roger

Ruskin-Spear (reeds and vocals) and Sam

Spoons (drums, spoons and vocals) have

joined up with ex-Bill Posters band members Megs Etherington, (cornet

and teapots), Chris Lowe (trombone and ukulele) and Biff Harrison (banjo,

accordion, saw and stravoli). As well as this, bringing exciting new talent to

the line-up is Jim Heath on banjo and guitar, for many years a stalwart with

‘Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra’. Completing the line-up is another

new boy, keyboard ace David Glasson, pianist from ‘Three Bonzos & A Piano’

and former member of Bob Kerr’s ‘Whoopee Band’. The band will be playing

classic songs from the Bonzos repertoire, popular favourites from the

Bill Posters back catalogue, and brand new material to create an exciting

musical slant on the wild and zany shows that made both bands so popular

over the years.

DUNKIRK

World War 2 thriller about the evacuation of allied troops from the French

town of Dunkirk. Serves up an emotionally satisfying spectacle brought to

life by a gifted cast that honour the fact based story. Starring Tom Hardy,

Fionn Whitehead and Harry Styles.



ANGELA BARNES

On November 9th 2016, two momentous things

happened to Angela, which have deeply affected

her. Donald Trump won the US election and she

turned 40. Now, Angela is in no rush to join the

ranks of middle aged; she’s only just getting

started. She didn’t become a comedian until 33,

learnt to swim when she was 37, fell in love at 38

and passed her driving test at 39. Why the hurry? She is un-pensioned,

un-married, un-mortgaged and a fully paid-up member of the Peter Pan

generation. But what happens when the choices you make aren’t your

choice anymore? Does her body have different ideas about the future?

Come and find out!

SON OF TOWN HALL “Unique and beautiful… unforgettable.” ~ Phil Collins

Imagine if Simon and Garfunkel were lost at sea,

salt in their beards, wind at their backs and whiskey

in their bottles. This is the sonic world which is

conjured up by Son of Town Hall. The project

is the brain-child of London-based producer/

multi-instrumentalist Ben Parker, and US-based

songwriter/guitarist/author David Berkeley who met whilst sailing across

the Atlantic on a junk-raft (called Son of Town Hall). Not surprisingly, their

Ropetackle debut promises meditations about the sea and songs that beg

you to sing along. Complete with Victorian Era outfits, Son of Town Hall will

leave you transformed, with your heart full of laughter and tears, drunk on

adventure and the tragic beauty of the human condition.



ARUN GHOSH

Clarinettist and composer Arun Ghosh returns to Ropetackle,

two years after a spellbinding headline debut at the South

Coast Jazz Festival. Arun and band will be performing

music from his astounding new album, But Where Are You

Really From? Exploring both his Internationalism and his

Britishness, But Where Are You Really From? finds Ghosh

embracing many musical approaches, alongside

his celebrated Jazz and South-Asian outlook. The

new material heralds a musical shift towards

psychedelic textures; a sonic space where Alice

Coltrane meets the Stone Roses and the Velvet

Underground.

A must-see performance!


Something different. Mike’s special guest is a piano player,

the superb Craig Milverton. With his virtuoso ability and

comprehensive knowledge of the entire jazz spectrum, Craig is one of the

country’s leading pianists. He has accompanied such star vocalists as Stacey

Kent and Tina May and is regularly called upon to back visiting American

soloists at festivals and venues across the country including Scott Hamilton,

Ken Peplowski and Warren Vache. He is also a fan of two pianos at once – an

unusual combination, but a concept that has been championed from time to

time, particularly by Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock (whom Mike Hatchard

once had the privilege of playing alongside). So a quartet featuring twice

the usual number of pianists – we guarantee the ivories will be more than

tinkling. Pastries and cakes will be available to purchase.

Image:

© Emile Holba



JOHN MCCUSKER, JOHN DOYLE & MICHAEL MCGOLDRICK

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical

magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and

John McCusker are back on the road for 2018.

As winter turns to spring, Mike, John and John

will wrap up their stint on the BBC Transatlantic Sessions for another

year and bring you their own blend of top class folk songs, tunes and

charming bonhomie. Widely regarded masters of flute, fiddle, song and

guitar, McGoldrick, Doyle and McCusker have worked with the biggest

and brightest in the world of music, from Bob Dylan to Mark Knopfler,

Paul Weller to Joan Baez. Together they promise an evening of beautifully

crafted music, performed with impeccable skill and charming charisma.

Tuesday 6th March | 8pm | £16

FLIGHT BRIGADE

Experience a Flight Brigade performance and

you can’t fail to be struck by the special bond

they all share. The chemistry between each

member of this seven-strong band makes for

powerful music, their songs weaving like epic

stories to which each member is essential.

The grand orchestral sweeps and the crunching anthemic guitars have

brought comparisons to Arcade Fire and Of Monsters And Men. Heralded

as Best Unsigned Band at The Great Escape in 2015, they have performed

at 16 festivals, including Bestival and Glastonbury. Come and see them as

their sound descends on the Ropetackle. Plus support.

Wednesday 7th March | 8pm | £8




HOLIDAY

Every gag timed to perfection in this glorious seaside farce – one of the best and most important

The courteous, affable, but hugely accident prone Monsieur Hulot comes

to a beachside hotel in Brittany for a holiday where he accidentally (but

good-naturedly) causes havoc. Starring and directed by Jacques Tati.


Preceded by the AGM.

TALL TALES Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents.

Monthly storytelling from ‘Short

Stories, Tall Tales’ brings classic and

modern stories to life through live

performance and interactive, creative play. Adventure into stories, explore

through the senses and let your little ones’ imagination run free.





JO HARMAN “A voice that leaves you speechless” ~ Huey Morgan, BBC Radio 2

Widely regarded the most exciting blues, soul and roots artist to emerge

in Europe for decades, Jo Harman performs in support of her critically

acclaimed second album ‘People We Become’.

From blues to soul, gospel to Beatles-worthy pop, ‘People We Become’ is

a modern album rooted in the timeless music of past generations.

Jo has had a remarkable rise to success. In 2013 she performed to over

300,000 people at Parkpop festival in the Netherlands, in 2015 she was

headhunted by Amnesty International to perform at their prestigious

awards alongside Joan Baez and Patti Smith, and in 2017 she made her US

debut at Joe’s Pub New York, the stage where Adele and Amy Winehouse

made their US debuts.

Live, her soul fuelled show ranges from hard rock to intimate, heart-

warming ballads and features both her own emotive songwriting as well

as personal takes on well-known standards.



RAGHU DIXIT

“One of India’s most inventive and charismatic artists” ~ The Guardian

Often hailed as India’s biggest cultural and musical export, Raghu Dixit’s

unique brand of infectious, happy music transcends age, genre, and even

language. His music is strongly rooted in Indian traditions and culture and

is presented with a contemporary, global sound. Career highlights to date

include playing to over 100,000 people in his home state, performances

on several stages at Glastonbury Festival (West Holts, Avalon, John Peel),

an appearance on “Later” with Jools Holland and even playing for the

Queen. As well as all of this, Rhagu has reached #1 in the iTunes world

music charts on seven separate occasions and his second studio album

“Jag Chana” was one of Songlines’ top album choices of 2014. Since

then, Raghu’s reputation has continued to grow in India, notably through

specially commissioned Bollywood work. Raghu returns to the UK in

2018 for his very first headline tour, supporting the release of a brand-

new album. Don’t miss this incredible act bring the magic of India to

Ropetackle for one night only.

Please note this performance will feature songs performed in languages including Hindi and Tamal

Image: © Gomtesh Upadhye



BISCUIT

“Catch him before he hits the mainstream” ~ The Guardian

Join 2016 ‘Best Newcomer’ nominee and

Hackney Empire ‘New Act Of The Year’ award-

winner of the same year as he explores the

fascinating world of online dating and finding

love on social media in increasingly confusing

times. He has appeared on Channel 4, BBC Three, BBC Radio 4, BBC

Radio 5 Live, BBC Asian Network, and has written for The Independent.

WILLE & 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 textures, originality and soul.

Alongside wider critical acclaim, rock legends such as Ian Paice, Joe

Bonamassa and Francis Rossi have lined up to praise their musicianship

and unique take on rock and blues.



FALSTAFF

The inspirational Vladimir Jurowski conducts

Verdi’s last opera, his only true comic opera. An

international cast is led by Christopher Purves

in the larger-than-life role of the corpulent

Falstaff, whose profligacy both outrages and

inspires the citizens of Windsor. Richard Jones’s production brings out

the humour, bitterness and anger – mixed with tenderness and wisdom –

embodied in the Shakespeare plays on which the libretto is based. Filmed

in high definition and recorded in true surround sound.

from 5.45pm. To book, please contact Lesley on [email protected] or call 07525 622662.

ROPETACKLE ARTS PORTAL Taking place on the third Saturday

of each month, these professional

development sessions will introduce key skills and working practices

across a wide range of disciplines within the arts. The Portal will also

provide an excellent opportunity to connect with a wide range of creative

professionals. Keep your eyes on the website for the details of each

session.

Image: © Alastair Muir




Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club promises, and delivers, a

great laugh-out-loud night out. Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night

entertainment cabaret style and the perfect way to get together with your

mates. A barnstorming night out!


MATINEE FILM WITH AUDIO

A has-been actor once famous for playing Mindhorn (lead character in

an old TV detective series) is persuaded by the police to talk to a serial

killerwho believes Mindhorn is a real detective and refuses to talk to anyone

else.Starring Julian Barratt, Kenneth Branagh and Simon Callow.





ANDREW MCCORMACK’S GRAVITON Internationally acclaimed

pianist and composer Andrew

McCormack consistently

challenges himself to explore

new and very different musical

styles as an artist. Andrew’s

latest project is Graviton. In simple terms, gravitons are tiny

particles that carry the “force” of gravity. It is what brings you

back down to Earth when you jump. For the Graviton album,

Andrew has assembled an A-List of the most sought-after

musicians in the modern jazz world. The album is supported

by an exclusive series of limited engagements, including

McCormack’s performance at the Ropetackle.

The tour featur es Andrew, Noemi Nuti (vocals), Leo Richardson (saxes), Rob Mullarkey (electric bass) and Josh Blackmore (drums).

This true-life tale of courage unfolds against the tumultuous backdrop of

government in 1940. After a Nazi German working couple lose their son

in World War 2, they retaliate by secretly leafletting handwritten cards in

Berlin denouncing their government. A masterclass in acting by a stellar

cast starring Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson.



THEORY

Charming, disarming and exceptionally talented,

multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer is something

of a national treasure in the folk, roots and

acoustic scene. One-half of award-winning folk

duo Show Of Hands, Beer is equally in demand

for his solo shows. In early 2018 he sets out to

share some of his most-loved songs at carefully

selected venues across the UK. With the odd

laugh thrown in for good measure, Beer’s flawless musicianship and rich

vocals will leave you wide-eyed and wanting more.

Special guest Louise Jordan.

ROCK N ROLL POLITICS SPECIAL WITH STEVE RICHARDS

‘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

With Brexit triggering volcanic waves across the world, politics is more

shook up than ever. Join award-winning columnist and broadcaster Steve

Richards as he takes you on a brand new, behind-the-scenes guide of

what’s happening… and why! As usual, there will be plenty of opportunities

to get involved and shape the discussion.



THE VOICE OF CLANNAD

“She has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced” ~ Bono

Moya Brennan sings like nothing you’ve ever heard before. So it makes

sense that her live solo shows – with all the musicality and power of

Clannad but with added, heart-warming intimacy – should be such a rich

and moving experience. Her effortless vocals and timeless music pay

homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage, but her grasp of

contemporary forms.

With Clannad Brennan rose to prominence with a pioneering approach

to traditional music, garnering 15 million sales worldwide and a string

of awards, including a Grammy in 1998. Sister Enya joined the band for a

time before pursuing her own successful career. Their sound has since

become the benchmark for the Celtic music genre.

Moya’s live show is a visual and aural spectacle, with rhythm, atmosphere

and vibrant harmony. She will be joined at Ropetackle by her incredible

band, promising an unforgettable evening of entrancing Celtic music.



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.











Ropetackle Café



RONNIE SCOTT’S SOHO SONGBOOK

Direct from London’s iconic jazz club and combining world-class

live jazz, narration and rare archive images and footage, The Ronnie

Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to celebrate ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Soho

Songbook’. From its humble beginnings as a basement music bar to the

internationally acclaimed music venue it is today, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz

Club has showcased some of the world’s greatest and most influential

artists; including Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis and Dave

Brubeck – and not forgetting surprise appearances by the likes of Jamie

Cullum, Stevie Wonder and Prince. Featuring classic music from the jazz

greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s, alongside narration and

projected archive images and rare footage from the club, ‘The Ronnie

Scott’s Songbook’ is a glimpse into this unique world and its incredible

history. Hosted and performed by the award-winning Ronnie Scott’s All

Stars, led by James Pearson the club’s artistic director, this is a unique

evening celebrating the music and history of Ronnie Scott’s and a must for

any music fan.



THIS IS GOING TO HURT

Award-winning comedian Adam

Kay shares entries from his

diaries as a junior doctor in this

“electrifying” (The Guardian)

evening of stand-up and music.

The show is based on Adam’s

bestselling book of the same

name and follows sell-out runs

at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016

and 2017 and Soho Theatre 2017.

This 2018 edition is an updated

version following incredible

success of the book.

“Painfully funny. The pain and the funniness somehow add up to something entirely good, entirely noble and entirely loveable.” ~ Stephen Fry

‘A true picture of the harrowing, hilarious and ultimately chaotic

gory glory and dark comedy.’ ~ Jo Brand

Saturday 31st March




We always sense something special

is happening when Nigel Price is a

featured guest at the jazz breakfasts.

His career highlights include a support

show for Gladys Knight at The Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van

Morrison’s recent album ‘Keep Me Singing’. He’s played on more than 50

albums, spent ten years with acid jazz outfit The Filthy Six, was a member of

the James Taylor Quartet for 3 years (with whom he recorded 5 albums) and

performed with the legendary Dave Axlerod. Along with this he’s received

a Parliamentary Jazz award (Best Jazz Ensemble 2010), and a British Jazz

award (Best Guitarist 2016) and he also managed to find the time to make

over 500 appearances at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.

We feel very privileged to welcome him back to the Ropetackle.








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Lesley’s Kitchen



TONY MOORE Award winning singer-

songwriter and entertainer

Tony Moore has had one of

the most eclectic and diverse

careers in music imaginable.

From being an early member

of Iron Maiden, through playing

keyboards with Cutting Crew

(I Just Died In Your Arms

Tonight) to helping the early

careers of artists like KT

Tunstall, Ed Sheeran, James

Morrison, James Bay and

hundreds more, Tony has

experienced, created and

achieved an enormous amount

in his life.

In his time, he’s appeared all over the world, playing everything from

sold-out arenas to intimate house concerts, performing for TV audiences

in excess of 80 million (Johnny Carson Show) to countless radio tours.

A qualified pilot, promoter, producer, writer and actor, Tony truly is “the

Renaissance man of rock” (SEEN London).

His acclaimed one man show takes audiences on a journey of music and

passion, featuring songs from his past alongside brand new material,

all liberally peppered with anecdotes and stories from his life as well as

observations from the crazy world of entertainment.



RICHARD DURRANT Stringhenge – One Year On

After a year of touring his solo guitar show Stringhenge, Richard is back at

Ropetackle with the latest version of this very British concert.

From Neolithic barrows to English hill carvings, Durrant makes us dwell

on our native landscape as he blends British folk melodies with music by

JS Bach and his own evocative compositions.

Performed on a guitar crafted from 5,000-year-old English oak, this

show has been featured on BBC Radio 3, performed throughout Britain

(including Chichester Cathedral), and toured in France and Holland.



“An unbeatable live gig” ~The Arts Desk

Powerhouse Latin, jazz, and funk

seven-piece J-Sonics have been

wowing audiences with their impressive

musicianship and infectious on-stage

chemistry for the last five years. After their roof-raising

Ropetackle debut at last years South Coast Jazz Festival, we

couldn’t resist bringing them back. Together they’ve taken

the UK by storm with their intoxicating mix of Latin, Brazilian

and Afro-beat classics, plus their own groove-laden originals.

J-Sonics are a dazzling live band not to be missed.

EZIO

“Easily one of the UK’s best live bands”. The Guardian

Undoubtedly one of the best live acts from the UK, Ezio

have vowed that there will be no set lists, so expect

every single show to be different. They deliver the most

exquisitely crafted and varied songs today with a skill

that can only come from having toured and recorded

constantly for many years. Ezio’s style has always been

nearly impossible to describe. Their music can range from the highly

rhythmical almost manic Latin feeling rock to delicate dreamy ballads that

are heartbreakingly honest and deeply poetic.

Plus support.



JABBERWOCKY Medieval fantasy comedy with a dull witted bumpkin, jousting knights,

grungy peasants, cross-dressing nuns, damsels in distress and an imposing

dragon called Jabberwocky! The bumpkin becomes a hero commissioned

to slay the rambunctious Jabberwocky running roughshod over the King’s

domain. Have fun watching this medieval jamboree! Starring Michael Palin,

Deborah Fallender and Max Wall.


BAKER BOYS

Frank (Beau Bridges) is the elder, anxious, fussy

brother with the corny patter and corny renditions.

Jack (Jeff Bridges) is the more talented younger

brother. These guys, not without musical talent, are

resting at the moment their dream finally dies, then in walks Suzy Diamond

Michelle Pfeiffer. Directed by Steve Kloves.




Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents.

Monthly storytelling from ‘Short Stories, Tall Tales’ brings classic and

modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative

play. Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little

ones’ imagination run free.



GRYPHON Gryphon may not be one of the better

known of the British progressive bands,

but they are surely one of the most

unique and interesting.

The five albums they produced between

1973 and 1977 show their evolution from an all-acoustic medieval music

quartet to a progressive pop band. Richard Harvey and Brian Gulland, both

alumni of the Royal Academy Of Music, built Gryphon around their interest in

ancient classical and folk music. Harvey, a true virtuoso on the recorder, also

played keyboards and other instruments, while Gulland played crumhorn and

its modern cousin, the bassoon. After several years touring and recording,

Gryphon originally split up in 1977. But now they are back. Revitalised and

reinvented, the virtuoso musicianship and songwriting flair that marked them

out in the 70s has been pushed even further. Different, surprising, exciting.

Gryphon are all these things. And with new songs as well as old being

performed, their return to form is nothing short of astounding.



JAMIE SMITH’S MABON

One of the most highly accomplished and

critically acclaimed Celtic bands in Britain

today, Jamie Smith’s MABON have built their

reputation on exhilarating live performances

and deftly worked recordings.

With a roll-call of performances at major

world, Celtic and folk festivals across the

globe, the five-piece band of dazzling musicians perform outstanding

original compositions, all given the same refreshing, creative treatment, as

they dance along the borders of Celtic heritage and contemporary sound.

MIRANDA SYKES

Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and

bassist with Show Of Hands, is returning to

her roots. With a career spanning over 20

years, during which time she has played with

many of the top musicians and singers within

the folk world, she will be touring as she

started out: one woman, one bass, and one

guitar. Borrowed Places is a project that draws its inspiration primarily from

the songs and landscapes of her native Lincolnshire, but seen through the

eyes of someone who has lived for many years away. With her sensational

voice and instrumental skill, Miranda interprets the soul of the land,

producing a powerful and evocative performance that’s not to be missed.

Image: © Paul Michael Hughes



CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF LED

Ropetackle @ The Shoreham Centre

The official number #1 UK tribute to the gods of rock and roll, Led Zeppelin.

Managed by Warren Grant (son of former Led Zeppelin manager Peter

Grant), and the only UK tribute act to be officially endorsed by Marshall

Amplifiers, Hats Off To Led Zeppelin are the closest you can get to

experiencing the music of the legendary Led Zeppelin, live in concert.

Bringing the power and passion of the original band back to life, Hats Off To

Led Zeppelin feature some of the finest musicians in the country.

Expect all the hits including Stairway To Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Dazed &

Confused, Good Times Bad Times, Kashmir, Black Dog, and more, this show

will bring the iconic sound of arguably the greatest and most influential

band in rock history to Ropetackle.

IMPORTANT NOTE: this event takes place at the Shoreham Centre (2 Pond Road,

Image: © Trev Earl



CHRIS DIFFORD

KINDLY SPONSORED BY PEMBROKE FINANCIAL SERVICES

Chris Difford is a rare breed. As

a member of one of the UK’s

best-loved bands, the Squeeze

co-founder and Ivor Novello song

writing award-winner has made

a lasting contribution to English

music with hits such as ‘Cool For

Cats’ and ‘Up The Junction.’ Over

the course of a 13-album career

with Squeeze, it’s been clear from

the beginning that Chris Difford has

few peers when it comes to smart,

pithy lyricism. His ‘kitchen sink-drama’ style has drawn plaudits from

fans on both sides of the Atlantic, while his influence is keenly felt today.

Join us for this special evening with an Ivor Novello

award-winning living legend!

ROPETACKLE ARTS PORTAL Taking place on the third Saturday of each

month, these professional development sessions

will introduce key skills and working practices across a wide range of

disciplines within the arts. The Portal will also provide an excellent

opportunity to connect with a wide range of creative professionals. Keep

your eyes on the website for the details of each session.




Unbeatable sell-out Saturday night entertainment cabaret style and the

perfect way to get together with your mates. A barnstorming night out!


GREG RUSSELL & CIARAN ALGAR

One of the best folk duos around - R2 Magazine

Two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk

Award winners Greg Russell

and Ciaran Algar met in 2011.

Soon after the duo recorded and

released their debut album, The

Queen’s Lover, in the summer of 2012. Numerous tours followed as the

two musicians developed their stage craft, eventually becoming one of the

most sought after young acts on the English folk scene. In January 2013

the pair picked up their first accolade, the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award,

and after recording their second album in November of the same year,

they won the Horizon Award for Best Breakthrough Act at the BBC Radio

2 Folk Awards 2014. Four years later, they remain they remain one of the

most exciting young folk duos on the circuit today.

Image: © Ciaran Algar Redwood Photography



VICTORIA AND ABDUL Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk

named Abdul Karim to the consternation of her family, advisers and the

court. Starring Dame Judi Dench in an acting tour de force. Ali Fazal brings

warmth and compassion to his role with a stellar supporting cast.

PRAGMATIC INSANITY

“Packed six hours of material into two… marvellous” The Scotsman

The star of The Infinite Monkey

Cage returns with his first new

solo show for three years. A night

about love, death and art (with

a little bit of physics), about why

we believe we see what we see, and why we believe what we believe. To

date Robin has completed a record breaking tour with Professor Brian Cox

(which culminated at Wembley Arena) as well as winning a swag of awards

including a Sony Gold and Rose d’Or for The Infinite Monkey Cage, the

Time Out “Outstanding Contribution to Comedy” award, The Crick Science

Journalism Award, plus three Chortle Awards.

Image: © Timothy Ginn



VÄSEN

playing today” ~ BBC Radio 3

A much-anticipated return to Ropetackle by Swedish

folk trio Väsen. This is an exceptional opportunity

to see the group that has put Swedish folk music

front and centre on the international stage. Together

they are a force of nature, exhilarating audiences

across the globe with an energy that has kept

them in worldwide demand for over 25 years. Their

performances are full of astonishing virtuosity and musical empathy so if

you’re new to Vasen you are in for a treat. They are brilliant, surprising and

inventive. If you are familiar with Väsen, you will know how lucky we are to

have them back at Ropetackle. This is one not to miss.

TRAD ATTACK!

Trad. Attack! are turning the Estonian music

scene upside down by bringing traditional music

to the modern world. They take traditional songs

- sometimes starting with scratchy recordings of

long vanished village voices – and build pulsating

rhythmic structures, creating impressively big

sounds from acoustic 12-string guitar, drums and an array of whistles,

bagpipes and jaw harps. Their first tune “Kooreke” became a hit and since

then they have received 14 Music Awards in Estonia, released their debut

album “AH!” become recognized internationally and toured in 31 countries.

This show is sure to be a foot-stomping Estonian folk extravaganza!



MADDY PRIOR

Over the course of her remarkable career, Maddy

Prior has worked with some of the most exceptional

musicians in the world – both within Steeleye

Span and beyond. For this performance Maddy

will be joined by accordion player, singer and clog

dancer Hannah James and multi-instrumentalist

Giles Lewin (Bellowhead / Carnival Band), forming

a trio that explores the music of the British Isles and Eastern Europe. Her

debut album 3 For Joy took fourteenth century poems, tales of the industrial

revolution from Ulster and music from the Southern Baptist Church tradition.

Her latest Shortwinger is themed on the wild field, mainly concerned with

birds, hares and their place in folk mythology. The trio will be performing

songs from both albums as well as highlights from Maddy’s solo and band

career – all presented in a daring acoustic style that enhances one of the

finest voices this country has ever produced.

THE TREASON SHOW

“Savagely funny, fantastically silly” ~ The Guardian

The sun is shining on satireland, with more

material for our May festival show than we can

shake our satirical sticks at. The Treason Show

cast backed by their team of over 30 writers, bring you a bumper edition of

top quality topical comedy that they daren’t show on the telly. Risque, daft

and biting, everything you could want from a satire show but were too afraid

to ask! The sketches come as thick and fast as the laughs.

I’m just pleased to see you




We welcome back another home grown jazz

legend, the Rye-based saxist Matt Waites.

Sometimes reviews say it all:

“A truly remarkable young British alto saxophonist”

Dave Gelly - Observer

“A performer of boundless ability” Ken Rattenbury - Crescendo

“An incredibly talented musician and composer” John Dankworth

“In his modest way, Matt Wates is a bit of a phenomenon” Dave Gelly - Observer


TALL TALES Storytelling for babies, toddlers and parents.

Monthly storytelling from ‘Short

Stories, Tall Tales’ brings classic and

modern stories to life through live

performance and interactive, creative play. Adventure into stories, explore

through the senses and let your little ones’ imagination run free.





STILL HERE

“Song after song of exquisitely crafted satire” ~ The Scotsman

Congratulations! It’s 2018 and

you’re still here! So is Mitch, “the

country’s leading musical satirist”

(The Times), looking backwards,

forwards and sideways, and

trying to make the world a better

place, one silly song at a time.

Join him as he looks back over

what for lack of a better word he

still refers to as his “career” and

ponders where he – and indeed

all of us - might be going next.

“A seriously talented laugh-maker, musician and satirist.

Mitch Benn should be more widely known and appreciated. He’s Britain’s answer to Tom Lehrer” ~ The Swindonian

A stalwart of BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Now Show’ for over a decade, Mitch has

also presented many radio specials. Following on from the success of ‘Mitch

Benn Is The 37th Beatle’, a further three specials on Bob Dylan, David Bowie

and Elvis have been broadcast – ‘The Freewheelin’ Mitch Benn’, ‘Mitch

Benn Is The Fat Pink Duke’ and ‘Mitch Benn Has Left The Building’. He also

co-presented with Harry Shearer BBC Radio 2’s ‘Anatomy Of A Guitar’ and

presented ‘Spank The Plank’ for BBC Radio 4. Most recently, in December

2016, he appeared on (and won) BBC1’s ‘Celebrity Mastermind’!



CARA DILLON

Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her genre. This

extraordinary Irish singer has been captivating audiences and achieving

exceptional acclaim for over 20 years. Alongside a selection of favourites

from her previous releases, Cara will be performing material from her

new album “Wanderer” which is a collection of beautiful and moving songs

recorded in an intimate setting with her husband and musical partner

Sam Lakeman. Every note and word is sung with a passion and confidence

earned through a life of experience singing traditional songs. Their

impassioned performances along with Cara’s warm and natural stage

presence is something to savour.

Plus support.

INFORMATION ropetacklecentre.co.ukSPRING 2018 ropetacklecentre.co.uk


JUDIE TZUKE

“The voice has lost none of its cool, plaintive appeal; it’s still an instrument of icy allure” ~ The Times

After the sell-out

success of her ‘songs

and stories’ tour, Judie

is back on the road

and performing more

special acoustic concerts

celebrating the release

of her long awaited,

new album ‘Peace Has

Broken Out’.

Known the world over for

her timeless song “Stay

With Me Till Dawn”, Tzuke has recorded several top 10 albums as well as

many hit singles. Her return to Ropetackle will be an intimate evening of

old favourites and songs from the new album, combined with stories from

across her life and stellar career.

BOX OFFICE: 01273 464440 INFORMATION

80 @ropetackleart Ropetackle Arts Centre

HOW TO FIND USRopetackle Arts Centre

Little High Street,

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG

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.

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.

MAILING LISTStay up-to-date on new events

and special offers by joining our

fortnightly emailing via our website.

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

only be held until 15 minutes before the start of a performance.

INFORMATION ropetacklecentre.co.uk

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]

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]

LEGO CLUBWednesdays: 3.45pm-4.45pm (£3 per person)

For more information, please visit the lego club facebook page.

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*

Tuesdays: 9.30-10.30am, and Thursdays:

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.

£6.50 per class, or £32.50 for 5 and get the

6th free. Book 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: £30

For more info please visit www.

07860 136455

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 BEACHSaturdays, first of the month: 2.30pm-

5.30pm. Play guitar, learn new techniques

and meet other players. For all ages and

abilities. New members always welcome.

£15 per session, or £120 yearly subscription.

For more info please contact [email protected]

ROPETACKLE ARTS PORTALEvery 3rd Saturday of each month 12-2

pm. The Portal will also provide an

excellent opportunity to connect with

a wide range of creative professionals.

Keep your eyes on the website for the

details of each session.

For more info please see the website

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

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RAGHU DIXIT P53

MOYA BRENNAN P59

MARTHA TILSTON P46

JUDIE TZUKE P79 DR PHIL P46

ROBIN INCE P73

LOS PACAMINOS P17CHRIS DIFFORD P71

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