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We are really delighted to be able to publish a brochure again after a year like no other. Although we closed for a few months, we were never idle, thanks to a determined team of staff and volunteers who put on films and smaller gigs when we were able in order to keep spirits up. The spring programme reflects the need for more space both on the stage and in the audience, but we think you’ll love the list of shows, films, and children’s events we have lined up. We never compromise on quality, as you can see from the names that appear on the cover, plus we have movies, talks, comedy and children’s events to keep everyone entertained.

Thanks for all your continued support and have a healthy and happy 2021. Come and be inspired. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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MATINÉE FILM:

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WORLDS AWAY

Mia visits a travelling circus where she becomes spellbound by a performing aerialist. As their eyes meet, the aerialist misses his catch.

When Mia tries to help him the world magically opens up and they become separated, each falling into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil and travelling through different magical tents until, at last, they meet again.

Saturday 2nd January | 2pm | £4

MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFAST Ropetackle’s regular monthly jazz concert with the inimitable Mike Hatchard. Expect very special guests (announced on our website), lively banter and plenty of wonderful live jazz music. Coffee, pastries and cakes will be available to purchase and the bar will be open. Start your Sunday the right way!

Early booking advised.

Sunday 3rd January | 11am | £12

SHORT STORIES, TALL TALES Hannah Summers is an actress, a singer and a mum and combines each talent to bring interactive, imaginative play for parents/guardians and their toddlers. Hannah tells a different story each month, through film slides, song, and creative fun. Each family unit

has their own space and hygienically-packed props, and adults are encouraged to just enjoy quality time with their little ones. Each story is described in full within the brochure, but for quick reference, the dates/stories are as follows:

The Big Top - January 7th & 15th The Giraffe Who Wouldn’t Bath - February 11th & 19th The Hare and the Tortoise - March 11th & 19th The Gingerbread Man - April 9th & 16th.

Last autumn’s Local and Live Festival, a joint partnership between Ropetackle and Shoreham Wordfest to celebrate the talent right here on our doorstep, got off to a great start. It was, however, paused during the November lockdown, and resumes in January... come and take a look!



MATINÉE FILM:

THE GOOD LIAR Career conman Roy sets his sights on recently widowed millionaire Betty. Outstanding performances by McKellen and Mirren.

Cert. 15 / 110 mins

Tuesday 5th January | 2pm | £4

SHORT STORIES TALL TALES PRESENTS:

THE BIG TOP Interactive storytelling for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers

Come and meet Bertie, the little boy with a big imagination. On

one stormy, rainy day Bertie is bored at home and from his very own bedroom he takes us all to an imaginative, colourful, circus show where anything is possible. Explore Bertie’s story through drama and role-play as Hannah Summers leads interactive and creative storytelling to enthral your little one. An original tale, written and told by Hannah. Illustrations by Miranda Summers.Thursday 7th January | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £9 adult/child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN PRESENTS:

CONCERTO – A BEETHOVEN JOURNEY Filmed over the course of four years, award-winning director Phil Grabsky followed leading concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes’s attempt to understand and interpret one of the greatest sets of works for piano ever written: Beethoven’s five piano concertos. Leif Ove Andsnes offers rare insights into the mind of a world-class pianist and access to his personal and professional life.

Against the wonderful background of Leif Ove playing these five pieces, we also peel back the many myths of Beethoven’s life from prodigious talent in Vienna, to greatest composer alive by the time he wrote the fifth concerto. A fresh biography of Beethoven that is both fascinating and revealing.

Thursday 7th January | 7.30pm | £14

HIRE OUR SPACEDid you know you can hire our 200-seater auditorium or

smaller mezzanine room for conferences, lectures, meetings, workshops and classes. We can provide catering, media tools, reception services and other facilities at very competitive prices.

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



BLOCKBUSTER FILM:

ROCKS “What a wonderful, heart-breaking, life-affirming gem of a movie this is.” The Guardian, September 2020.

Sixteen-year-old Nigerian British girl, Shola, and her little brother Emmanuel live on an East London estate with little money. When their mother abandons them and Social Services are alerted, Shola is forced to take Emmanuel on the run, relying on the refuge of her friends to keep them from being separated. Through the act of simply listening to a story and committing to selling it through the right voices, the film-makers have made a piece that outshines the work of its more polished, prestigious peers by light years.

Friday 8th January | 7.30pm | £6

BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS PRESENT: BOWIE - GOLDEN YEARS It’s been five years since David Bowie left our earthly realm, so to celebrate his life and his

wonderful songs, the Brighton Beach Boys return to Ropetackle with their show, Bowie: Golden Years. This musical celebration includes many of the great songs that Bowie left behind. The band have selected their own personal favourites, including Space Oddity, Heroes, Lazarus, Rebel Rebel, Starman, Ziggy Stardust, Kooks and many more…

Saturday 9th January | 7.30pm | £16


FRIDA KAHLO Frida Kahlo was a prolific self-portraitist who used the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her vivid, turbulent and, at times, tragic life. Guided by the artist’s own words, this personal and intimate film offers privileged and detailed access to her work, shining a light on the artistic talent so often overlooked.

Directed by Ali Ray.There will be a Q & A with the film’s producer Phil Grabsky after the show.Cert. 12a

Tuesday 12th January | 7.30pm | £12

ROPETACKLE FILM CLUB PRESENTS:

TAMPOPO Into Tampopo’s ramen bar trundles trucker Goro who offers to make her the finest noodle chef in Tokyo. This involves a Seven Samurai gathering of talents, military regimentation and industrial espionage.

Onto this loose structure, director Juzo Itami grafts a plethora of comic vignettes whose sole link is their focus on food.

Cert. 15 / 114 mins / Japan / 1985

Open to Film Club members and their guest (£6) only

Thursday 14th January | 7.30pm

BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS PLAY BOWIE

GOLDEN YEARS


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ROPETACKLE 2021Patrons and Friends Scheme

THANK YOU...please spread the word

As with most arts venues, Ropetackle needs additional funding to maintain the building and offer the range of events and activities that we provide.

Over the last year, many people have joined the scheme - keeping Ropetackle’s doors open and enabling us to book the amazing artists featured in this programme.

Becoming a valued Patron or Friend also attracts the following benefits:

Gold Patrons For £42 a month, or an annual donation of £500 or more, you can:

Beat the queues and reserve up to 4 seats for any pre-booked event; reserve a table in the foyer for pre-booked interval drinks, AND enjoy priority booking for selected events.

We are working with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) who will collect all donations on our behalf and also deal with Gift Aid.

To find out more or to donate, visit the Ropetackle website

or contact the box office on 01273 464440.

A big thank you from everyone at Ropetackle

Silver Patrons For £10 a month, or an annual donation of £100 or more, you can:

Beat the queues and reserve up to 2 seats for any pre-booked event AND enjoy priority booking for selected events.

Friends For £2 a month, or an annual donation of £20 or more, you can enjoy priority booking for selected events.

Donors We also welcome one-off or regular donations of any amount.

HOW IT WORKS

With Covid safeguarding restrictions currently in place, and with reduced capacity, we have had to make some limited changes to Patrons’ benefits, but will resume these as soon as it is safe and practicable to do so.

SHORT STORIES, TALL TALES PRESENTS:

THE BIG TOP Interactive storytelling for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers

Come and meet Bertie, the little boy with a big imagination. On one stormy,

rainy day Bertie is bored at home and from his very own bedroom he takes us all to an imaginative, colourful, circus show where anything is possible. Explore Bertie’s story through drama and role-play as Hannah Summer expertly leads with interactive and creative storytelling to enthral your little ones.

An original tale, written and told by Hannah. Illustrations by Miranda Summers.

Friday 15th January | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £9 adult/child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.

STEVIE WATTS ORGAN TRIO, FEAT. ALICE ARMSTRONG Outstanding players, great original songs that make you dance as well as cry (in a good way!), infectious grooves and rip-roaring solos – not to be missed.

The Stevie Watts Organ Trio are all highly regarded session players having individually worked with names ranging from Stevie Winwood to Archive to Thomas Dolby to The Spice Girls. Their 2020 album Mission to the Moon was released to critical acclaim. Supported by Horn Dogs.




BARNSTORMERS

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

Check our website a couple of weeks before for details of the acts.

Strictly for the over-18s. Social-distancing measures will be in place.

Saturday 16th January | 8pm | £13.50 advance, £15 on the door.

MY FIRST CINEMA PRESENTS:

ZOG

A keen but accident-prone little dragon called Zog goes to Dragon School to learn to become a grown-up dragon.

Cert. U / 25mins

Friday 22nd January | 11am | £4 adult/child pair, £3 additional adult or child. 18 months and under free.

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on 01273 465432.

That seems such a long time away doesn’t it?

We will offer you a mix of exciting and innovative films from every genre including classic films, foreign films, comedies, dramas – films to make you wonder at the skill of the director, actor, screenwriter, cinematographer – films that will challenge you, make you laugh, make you cry, films that you may not have dreamed of seeing and films that you will love to revisit. And you will experience the thrill of watching film as it was meant to be seen, on a big screen with surround sound in an audience of like-minded people. Magic.

A year’s membership costs just £30, and you can bring a guest for just £6. Membership application forms will be widely available for several months before the season starts. We can’t be certain of exact dates at this stage but would hope to offer them to prospective members from April 2021 onwards. Exact details will be in the Ropetackle Summer brochure on the Film Club page and keep an eye on the Film Club strand on the Ropetackle website for up-to-date details.

We haven’t gone away…we are laying low until times and life improve – when we will be so pleased to welcome you to Film Club again.

Until then stay safe. See you in 2021!

LOVE FILM? So do weLOVE WATCHING FILM ON

A BIG SCREEN? So do we

LOVE WATCHING FILM WITH FULL SURROUND SOUND?

So do weLOVE WATCHING FILM AMONG LIKE MINDED FILM LOVERS?

So do weWANT TO WATCH FILM IN YOUR

LOCAL VENUE? So do we

Ropetackle Film Club is your perfect fit.

Greetings all film lovers and Film Club members, past and future, from the Film Club committee.

We thought that you would appreciate an update about Film Club and what we are planning for the future, because we are determined there will be a future for Film Club even while we can’t offer a present during these times of restrictions and lockdowns.

We are planning that Season 9 will start in September 2021 and will follow the format of our previous seasons. Films will be screened monthly at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of each month from September 2021 to June 2022.



LOCAL AND LIVE PRESENTS:

VISCOUNTS AND CHICKEN STUBBERS WITH GEOFF MEAD The ownership of land, and the consequences of that, have a major impact on communities and their environment. Geoffrey’s talk looks at two contrasting communities in Sussex, but which could be anywhere in Britain, to show how these differences manifest themselves.

Friday 22nd January | 7.30pm | £8

LOCAL AND LIVE

PRESENTS:

OH YES, I REMEMBER IT WELL BY AMARYLLIS CROOKE A night celebrating the memories and magic of the movies and musicals over 50 glorious years of cinema from the 1920s to the 1970s. The films, the feuds, the facts, the fun and the songs!

Performed by Amaryllis Crooke, Janet Behan, Libby Longhurst and guest starring Nelson Ward.

Saturday 23rd January | 7.30pm | £8


NOTORIOUS WOMEN OF BRIGHTON WITH LOUISE PESKETT Join local tour guide and creator of the popular Notorious Women of Brighton women’s history walks Louise Peskett as she shares fascinating stories from her book: Fierce and Fabulous: A Journey Around Brighton and Hove’s Women’s History.

You’ll hear about the first British woman to swim the Channel, an African princess, a Soviet spy-cum-antiques dealer, a woman who started a rogue all-woman police force, and the brilliant doctor whose story is so shocking, the British Army tried to repress it for 100 years…

Sunday 24th January | 7pm | £8

MATINÉE FILM:

EMMA Handsome, clever and rich, Emma Woodhouse lives in Georgian- and Regency-era England. A restless queen bee without rival in her sleepy little town, Emma occupies herself with matchmaking – in sometimes misguided, often meddlesome fashion – in the love lives of her friends and family, thereby staving off thinking about her own.

Directed by Autumn de Wilde and starring Anya Taylor-Joy.

Cert U / 124 minsTuesday 26th January | 2pm | £4




HOMECOMING- VOICES OF THE WINDRUSH GENERATION BY COLIN GRANT On 21 June 1948, the British troopship HMT Empire Windrush anchored at Tilbury Docks, Essex, carrying hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean. The Windrush Generation is the name of these first passengers and the consequent waves of immigration of people who left everything behind to help rebuild Britain after World War II.

Historian Colin Grant reads and discusses excerpts from his critically-acclaimed book, which captures the true-life stories of more than 100 people, some of whom are Sussex residents. He is joined by Amy Zamarripa Solis and Akila Richards from the Brighton-based Writing Our Legacy organisation.

Thursday 28th January | 7.30pm | £8

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KATHLEEN AND ME, BY JANET BEHAN A new theatre piece based on interviews between Janet’s father, Brian Behan and his mother Kathleen when she was in her 90s,

about her life and family members, which includes the colourful and celebrated Irish author and playwright, Brendan Behan.

Actress Norah Conolly will also perform Molly Bloom’s soliloquy from James Joyce’s Ulysses.



WH AUDEN: HIS LIFE AND POETRY WITH JANET PRESSLEY For many, Auden is the most significant poet of the 20th century, his poems rooted in, and bearing witness to, the ideas and events of his times.

This talk by Janet Pressley explores the life and work of Auden looking particularly at several of his poems, read by Tony Allen.

Saturday 30th January | 2pm | £8


MUSA MBOOB AND XAM XAM Musa Mboob, Gambian master percussionist and vocalist, brings an electrifying blend of lively Afro Manding fusion and tantalising traditional West African rhythms to lift your soul and make you smile.

Blending traditional instruments with modern electronic guitars, Musa is a true entertainer, a master of the art and a passionate ambassador of Gambian culture. In collaboration with Africa Night Fever.

Saturday 30th January | 7.30pm | £8




“HAUL AWAY JOE” FEAT. CHRIS HARE & THE DUCK POND SAILORS Gather round for a night of bawdy fun with the Sussex-based Duck Pond Sailors who will

perform shanties, sea songs and popular ditties from the 18th and 19th centuries. These are the songs you would have heard sung on the boats and wharves, and in the pubs of Shoreham Port and town.

“Sailor” Chris Hare - historian of our local past and folklore - and other crew members will regale you with tales during an evening that’s sure to shiver your timbers!

Wednesday 3rd February | 7.30pm | £8


IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

Cool big-city cop Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) happens to be in a bigoted

Southern town when a bizarre murder is committed. After tussling with good ol’ boy Sheriff Gillespie (Rod Steiger) Tibbs is drafted in to help with the investigation. The two men do not get on, this being the South and the sheriff being a racist and a bigot, but somehow they manage to overcome their differences to hunt the murderer.

Cert. 12A / 110 mins / USA / 1967. Open to Film Club members and their guest (£6) only

Thursday 4th February | 7.30pm


HERCULES! BY JOSHUA CRISP

“Crisp is a big presence, a blast of energy, physicality and fun; a great transforming character voice in a gallery of gods and monsters.” Fringe Review

Award-winning storyteller, performer and comedian Joshua Crisp (The Treason Show) tells the Twelve Labours of Hercules, exactly as the Ancient Greeks intended – socially distanced at the Ropetackle. This epic and hilarious retelling brings you all the bits too grown-up for the Disney movie and all the stuff that was too downright weird for your history class.

Friday 5th February | 7.30pm | £8

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BIRD IN THE BELLY “The rapid evolution of Bird In The Belly into one of our finest folk acts is a joy to behold” - Folk Radio UK

Bird in the Belly is a Brighton-based folk group consisting of folk-duo Hickory Signals (Laura Ward and Adam Ronchetti), alt-folk singer-songwriter Ben Webb (Jinnwoo, Green Ribbons), and multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Pryor. Together the band collect little known and forgotten lyrics, poems and stories from around the UK, and set them to their own music which is hypnotic and sparse, recalling both the 1960’s folk revival and the acid/folk rock of the early 70’s.

Over the last few years the band has released two records (The Crowing, 2018 and Neighbours and Sisters, 2019) to critical acclaim, and has spent a lot of time on the road playing to audiences across the UK. Album number 3 is in progress, with the band using their time (between lockdowns) in the studio, writing and recording.

Saturday 6th February | 7.30pm | £12

Children’s EVeNTSCOMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Tuesday 16th February | 11am & 2pm | page 26

JAY FOREMAN’S DISGUSTING SONGS FOR REVOLTING CHILDREN

Saturday 20th February | 2pm | page 29

SUSANNAH AND THE SUNFLOWER Saturday 3rd April | 11am & 2pm | page 48

MOTHER GOOSE Wednesday 7th April & Thursday 8th April | page 51

THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN Thursday 15th April | 11.30am & 2pm | page 55


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MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFAST Ropetackle’s regular monthly jazz concert with the inimitable Mike Hatchard. Expect very special guests (announced on our website in advance), lively banter and

plenty of wonderful live jazz music.

Coffee, pastries and cakes will be available to purchase and the bar will be open. Start your Sunday the right way!

Sunday 7th February | 11am | £12


CÉZANNE – PORTRAITS OF A LIFE

One cannot appreciate 20th-century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cézanne.

Filmed on location at the National Portrait Gallery London, National Gallery of Art Washington, and Musée

d’Orsay Paris, this film features interviews with curators and experts, and correspondence from the artist himself, taking us beyond Cézanne’s portraits to the places he lived and worked, and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps the least known of all the impressionists – until now.

Tuesday 9th February | 7.30pm | £14

WINE TASTINGJoin us at Ropetackle for our first ever wine-tasting event. Enjoy tasting and discovering a selection of fine quality wines under the guidance of a local expert. You don’t need to know anything about wine to sign up – this will be fun and informative. Generous snacks will be provided and included in the price.

Wednesday 10th February and Thursday 11th February | 7.30pm | SOLD OUT


THE GIRAFFE WHO WOULDN’T BATH

Interactive storytelling for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers

Written and told by Hannah Summers. Gerald the baby giraffe doesn’t like water, but as all animals in the kingdom know, everyone washes from their head to their toes! Adventure with Gerald on his hilarious sticky-icky journey while he discovers what happens when you don’t have a bath.

Thursday 11th February | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £9 adult/child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.

SOLD OUT



THE LINDSEY OLIVER BAND Welcome to the ethereal and atmospheric world of The Lindsey Oliver Band. Better known as a session bass player, Lindsey has played, toured and recorded with the likes of The Mummers (including appearing on Later…with Jools Holland), Oysterband, Madness’s Woody Woodgate and Kate Walsh. She is also the bassist in The Ropetackle regulars South Coast Soul Revue.

With her band of incredible musicians, you are guaranteed to be transported out of the humdrum to somewhere just a little more magical. It’s folk Jim, but definitely not as you know it…

Friday 12th February | 7.30pm | £12

DUETS FOR JAZZ LOVERS – A ROPETACKLE FUNDRAISER Make this Valentine’s weekend extra special with an intimate evening of duets of love and romance from three Ropetackle favourites:

Imogen Ryall, Ela Southgate and Julian Nicholas. Enjoy three duets, lasting approximately 35 minutes each, starting with Ela Southgate and Matt Wall, followed by Julian Nicholas and Mark Edwards and finishing with Imogen Ryall and Rod Hart.

All proceeds go to the Ropetackle charity to help with future arts projects.

Saturday 13th February | 7.30pm | £15

LONG NOSE PUPPETS PRESENTS:

THE HUG A hedgehog and a tortoise are both in search of a restorative hug. They face many rejections along the way, from a greedy badger and an obsessive squirrel to a cross fox and a not-very-wise owl. Set to Tom Gray’s (of indie-rockers Gomez) beautiful and witty music, the audience are invited on a journey full of fun, laughter, love and acceptance… A tale of hope, empathy and finding that right someone.

Monday 15th February | 11am & 2pm | £8

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires or Highlanders.)

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “Why is that your face?!”It’s a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also good for any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome.

Tuesday 16th February | 11am & 2pm | £8.50 adult, £6.50 child.

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FAMILY FILM:

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

The world needed a hero…and it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic embraces his new home on earth – until he accidentally knocks out the power grid, sparking the attention of uncool evil genius Dr Robotnik. Cert. PG / 99 mins

Wednesday 17th February | 2pm | £4

MORE2SCREEN PRESENTS:

RIVERDANCE - 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Celebrating 25 years of the Grammy award-winning Irish dance extravaganza.

25 years ago, 7 minutes changed the face of Irish dancing forever. The Eurovision interval act performance of Riverdance gave millions of people a new and exciting glimpse of the future of Irish dance. Now 25 years later, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerising soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs. Staged at the 3Arena Dublin, the exact spot that the Riverdance story began, the 25th Anniversary Gala performance will be filmed live for its inaugural worldwide cinema release.

Thursday 18th February | 2pm | £11


HEAT AND DUST

Cutting across two generations, director James Ivory’s sprawling epic of self-discovery is an evocation of the prismatic and sensuous beauty of India.

As she searches for answers to the riddle surrounding a long-ago affair between her Great-Aunt Olivia (Greta Scacchi) and an Indian Nawab (Shashi Kapoor), Anne (Julie Christie) becomes immersed in the local culture where the pull of the past leads her to a clearer view of her own future.Cert. 15 / 133 minutes / USA / 1983Open to Film Club members and their guest (£6) only

Thursday 18th February | 7.30pm


THE GIRAFFE WHO WOULDN’T BATH

Interactive storytelling for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers

Gerald the baby giraffe doesn’t like water, but as all animals in the kingdom know, everyone washes from their head to their toes! Adventure with Gerald on his hilarious sticky-icky journey while he discovers what happens when you don’t have a bath. Written and told by Hannah Summers.

Friday 19th February | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £9 adult/child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.

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JAY FOREMAN’S DISGUSTING SONGS FOR REVOLTING CHILDREN “The emotional connections and sheer musicality made the audience want to laugh with delight, cry, dance, sing or make love.” George Hinchliffe (Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain)

Jay Foreman is an award-winning musical comedian whose songs have been heard on BBC Radio 4, Radio 4 Extra, The One Show, London Live TV and Dave Gorman’s UK/Ireland tour.

A devilishly cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family-friendly show which regularly sells out its entire runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Saturday 20th February | 2pm | £8.50 adult, £6.50 child.

BARNSTORMERS

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

Check our website a couple of weeks before for details of the acts.

Strictly for the over-18s. Social-distancing measures will be in place.

Saturday 20th February | 8pm | £13.50 advance, £15 on the door.


NEW GENERATION JAZZ WITH PAUL RICHARDS AND BJORN DAHLBERG

Saxophonist and clarinetist Björn Dahlberg teams up with guitarist Paul Richards for a stunning set of jazz standards and Latin & Bossa Nova classics.

Sunday 21st February | 7pm | £8

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MATINÉE FILM:

REAR WINDOW Professional photographer Jeff is stuck in his apartment recuperating from a broken leg. Out of boredom, he begins to spy on his neighbours and comes across

a shocking revelation. The ensuing tension is exquisitely built.

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly.

Cert. PG / 112 mins / USA / 1954

Tuesday 23rd February | 2pm | £4


THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR An adorable,friendly-faced caterpillar eats everything in sight – including

apples, pears, oranges, cupcakes and lollipops – which gives him tummy ache!

Eric Carle takes the concept of metamorphosis and presents it in a way young children can understand.

Friday 26th February | 11am | £4 adult/child pair, £3 additional adult or child. 18 months and under free.

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JACK LUKEMAN Jack Lukeman is an Irish singer-songwriter, raconteur and a whole lot more besides. A platinum-selling, critically- acclaimed artist in his homeland, he has released a new album Magic Days which is full of idiosyncratic songs.

Incorporating the theatrical and romantic sensibilities of the likes of Jacques Brel, but with genuine melodic appeal and a knack for creating his own world that is peopled by all manner of unusual, picaresque characters, Lukeman is a rare and compelling performer.

Saturday 27th February | 8pm | £16

THE TREASON SHOW PRESENTS: PARODIES LOST With over 20 years of topical and satirical songs and sketches behind him and now a successful TV series, The Treason Show’s head honcho Mark Brailsford brings you a solo, music-based show featuring songs about Brighton & Hove and what’s in the news. Also featuring material from smash-hit Treason Show spin-offs, Hanover the Musical! and Southern Fail: The Musical.

Friday 5th March | 7.30pm | £18



THE ANÖNA TRIO SPECIAL EDITION PRESENTS: SING A SONG OF SPRING Imogen Ryall (voice), Julian Nicholas (saxophones) and Mark Edwards (piano) bring

their four-star-reviewed and jazz chart-topping Anöna Trio with an added twist.

Enjoy a delightful evening of music that includes songs from the trio’s critically-acclaimed album: “One January Morning”.

“Album of the Year 2019” – Jazzviews

“Top 10 Albums of 2019” - Peter Quinn - Jazzwise

“Beautiful and moving” - Clare Teal, BBC Radio 2

“Absolutely beautiful“ - Kevin Le Gendre, BBC Radio 3

“I can’t recommend this highly enough” - Claire Martin OBE

Saturday 6th March | 7.30pm | £15

MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFAST Ropetackle’s regular monthly jazz concert with the inimitable Mike Hatchard. Expect very special guests (announced on our website), lively banter and plenty of wonderful live jazz music.


Sunday 7th March | 11am | £12


THE HARE & THE TORTOISE ‘In one of the most famous of Aesop’s fables, a very cheeky and boastful Hare gloats that he’s the fastest creature in the whole wood. A tortoise sick of bickering on this topic volunteers to race him and Hare learns an important lesson. Hannah’s inventive and energetic retelling follows the Hare and the Tortoise through, over and round the forest obstacles and working together, your little ones learn that it isn’t all about who wins the chase, slow and steady wins the race. Tortoise comes first, but so do we, as teamwork is worth more than first place to me.

Adapted for Storytelling, written and told by Hannah Summers, illustrations by Miranda Summers

Friday 11th March | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £9 adult/child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.



WILLE & THE BANDITS “It felt like ZZ Top was having a three-way affair with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Black Label Society ” - HRH magazine.

Wille & The Bandits are the very definition of eclectic. They adopt the musical essence, nostalgia and discovery of the late 60s and 70s and mix rock and roll with a contemporary approach, combining elements of world music, dance music and hip-hop to create something unique.

They have toured with the likes of Deep Purple, Status Quo, Joe Bonamassa, the Jon Butler Trio and Warren Haynes and have appeared at Glastonbury, the Isle of Wight Festival and even the London Olympics.

The music press has nothing but good things to say about the band and all heartily agree on one thing: the best way to get the most out of Wille & the Bandits is by seeing them in concert.

Due to the limit on audience numbers, the band will perform two shows on the same day so everyone gets a chance to enjoy the music!

Saturday 13th March | 2pm & 7.30pm | £16 SEATED

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GARY FLETCHER (OF THE BLUES BAND) “Some well-seasoned quality from a musician and composer who, as a cornerstone of the immortal warhorse of

British blues, The Blues Band, is as steeped in the genre as a Mississippi hog roast.” Blues Matters Magazine, reviewing “River Keeps Flowing”, Gary’s 6th album.

A founder and ever-present member of The Blues Band with Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness and Dave Kelly, Gary Fletcher has appeared with and/or recorded with many legends of the genre, including Peter Green, Maggie Bell, Van Morrison, John Mayall, Long John Baldry, Guy Barker, Bernie Marsden and Micky Moody.

His music is a compelling mix of originals including Blues Band classics such as ‘Greenstuff’ and the odd classic cover straddling blues, Americana and folk. Live he plays guitar, slide, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. An absolute treat.

Sunday 14th March | 7.30pm | £16

BLOCKBUSTER FILM:

BLACK PANTHER

A vast starlit sky sometime in the past. King T’Chaka tells a young T’Challa about the vibranium meteorite that crashed into the country and went on to seal its future as Wakanda, a secretive utopian fantasia. Becoming King after his father’s death, T’Challa must defend his secretive, technologically-advanced kingdom from a notorious arms dealer and a former soldier with a mysterious past. Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Chadwick Boseman and Andy Serkis.

Cert. 12a / 134 mins / 2018

Wednesday 17th March | 7.30pm | £6

Image: © Christophe Rascle

HIRE OUR SPACEDid you know you can hire our 200-seater auditorium or

smaller mezzanine room for conferences, lectures, meetings, workshops and classes. We can provide catering, media tools, reception services and other facilities at very competitive prices.

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




THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE ‘In one of the most famous of Aesop’s fables, a very cheeky and boastful Hare gloats that he’s the fastest creature in the whole wood. A tortoise sick of bickering on this topic volunteers to race him and Hare learns an important lesson.

Hannah’s inventive and energetic retelling follows the Hare and the Tortoise through, over and round the forest obstacles and working together, your little ones learn that it isn’t all about who wins the chase, slow and steady wins the race. Tortoise comes first, but so do we, as teamwork is worth more than first place to me.


Friday 19th March | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £9 adult/child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR PRESENTS: IN CHARGE!

“21st century comedy at its finest and funniest.” The Stage

The quickest wits in comedy are charging into their sixth national tour with a spectacular new show.

The charismatic quartet, who live locally, have always astonished with their ability to spin audience suggestions into comedy gold, but for this show they’re putting you, the audience, in charge in brilliant and bombastic new ways. Join this unstoppable force for an evening like no other... Hilarious scenes! Mind-blowing songs! Finely tuned anarchy!

The Noise Next Door are veterans of The Edinburgh Fringe, selling out no less than 12 times there. They’ve had countless TV and radio appearances and worked with a host of top comic stars. Despite this heady fame, we’ve never let them forget their Shoreham roots and are delighted to have them back on their home turf!




BARNSTORMERS

A barnstorming night of laugh out loud comedy.

Enjoy unbeatable stand-up comedy on the 3rd Saturday of every month from some of the biggest names on the UK comedy circuit and beyond.

With three different acts a month alongside a top MC, this is Saturday night entertainment at its finest. Check our website a couple of weeks before for details of the acts.

Strictly for the over-18s. Social distancing measures are in place.

Saturday 20th March | 8pm | £13.50 advance, £15 on the door.

MATINÉE FILM:

THE ASSISTANT A searing look at a day in the life of a junior assistant to a powerful entertainment mogul.

Jane has landed her dream job but as she follows her daily routine – making coffee, taking phone messages etc – she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position.

Directed by Kitty Green and starring Julia Garner in an award-worthy performance.

Cert. 15 / 87 mins / 2019

Wednesday 24th March | 2pm | £4


EASTER IN ART

This beautifully crafted film explores the Easter story as depicted in art, from the time of the early Christians to the present day. Shot on location in Jerusalem, the U.S. and throughout Europe, the film explores the different ways artists have depicted the Easter story through the ages and thus depicts the history of us all.

Thursday 25th March | 7.30pm | £14


THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA A beautiful hand-drawn animation based on the bestselling classic by Judith Kerr

The much-loved story of Sophie and her mummy’s unexpected visitor – a mysterious tiger who turns up and invites himself to tea.

Friday 26th March | 11am | £4 adult and child, £3 additional adult or child. Under 18 months are free.



DYAD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS:

I, ELIZABETH

★★★★★★ ‘A riveting and heart-wrenching play… a breathtaking creation. This is a performance that will haunt you and one that’s not to be missed.” Edinburgh Evening News

At a vital crossroads in history, a young queen steps from the shadows to unburden herself of her many troubles and reveal her innermost thoughts on marriage, succession, religion, war and the challenges to her throne. Defying the establishment by choosing to lead her country alone, she

forsakes her own dreams and desires, to steer England towards national and spiritual security. But time is against her.

Elizabeth I: Queen at 25, political phoenix and famously unmarried, she was the most educated woman of her Age – but who was the woman beneath the crown? Using only Elizabeth’s own letters, speeches and writings, solo performer Rebecca Vaughan (Orlando, Jane Eyre: An Autobiography, Dalloway, Female Gothic, Austen’s Women) continues her successful collaboration with Olivier award-winning director Guy Masterson, to explore the queen’s struggle to reconcile the desires of womanhood with the duties of sovereignty.


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

Having created a deep impression on the acoustic blues roots and Americana scene with his last two Nashville recorded albums, Harley’s gritty electric album Roll With The Punches, recorded in a remote chapel deep in the wilds of Pembrokeshire, takes country blues riffs to the electric bottleneck slide guitar and serves them with sweet vocal harmonies. It features some of the UK’s best musicians including Rex Horan on bass, Harry Harding on drums and Jonny Henderson on Hammond organ.

In 2020, Martin was nominated as Acoustic Blues Artist of the year and Instrumentalist of the year at the UK Blues Awards. Music Radar placed him #7 in the World Greatest Blues Guitarist poll. In 2018 Martin Harley was ranked #16 in the World’s Best Acoustic Guitarist in Total Guitar Magazine and he was nominated as Instrumentalist of the Year at the Americana Music Association UK Awards.

If that doesn’t impress, come and see for yourself why his fanbase keeps growing year-on-year.

Saturday 27th March | 7.30pm | £16 Image: © Michal Augustini



LUMINOUS TALES PRESENTS:

SUSANNAH AND THE SUNFLOWER You’ve heard of Jack and the Beanstalk? Well, why should boys have all the fun?! This is a quirky take on the traditional tale where Susannah climbs a sunflower, comes face to face with a giant and his magic harp, and a chicken who lays a golden egg. It’s a gentle and enchanting adventure about unexpected encounters and unusual friendships.

This story is told using simple, low-tech shadow theatre to create imaginative and playful images. A celebration of all things that grow tall and dream big, for everyone over three.

Saturday 3rd April | 11am & 2pm | £8

Pre-Show Suppers When things return to normal, we will be delighted to welcome back local caterers Lesley’s Kitchen, who prepare delicious home-cooked meals on the premises to enjoy before the show to enhance your “going out” experience.

Lesley serves hot food that includes: casseroles, lasagne, chilli, pies or curries, with vegetarian options, plus a range of yummy desserts, at a very reasonable price, before selected shows.

You can find out if this is available before your event by going to the event page on the website and looking for the Pre-Show Supper option. The menu for that evening will be displayed two weeks in advance.

Main meals cost just £8, desserts are £3.50, or you can book two-courses for just £10. Advanced booking is essential. Simply email: [email protected] or call 07525 622662.

Lesley holds a Five-Star Hygiene rating and we can’t recommend her cooking highly enough.



BARB JUNGR PRESENTS:

FORGETFUL HEART- DYLAN, COHEN AND LOVE “Barb Jungr interprets [Dylan and Cohen’s] work with a ferocity and truthfulness that demolishes every cover version you’ve ever heard.” New York Times

The electrifying Barb Jungr returns to Ropetackle with a brand- new set of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen numbers, with the emphasis firmly on the love songs of these song-writing geniuses.

Through the lockdown, Barb has thought a lot about love, and the love songs of Dylan and Cohen in particular.“As I head towards another, even later decade than the one I’m in, there is only one thing that concerns me: how to love more and with more freedom. How to love everyone and everything. How to be free of all the pettiness of life and elevate to the beauty and purity of love.” This is sure to be spellbinding.

Saturday 3rd April | 8pm | £15

MIKE HATCHARD’S JAZZ BREAKFAST Ropetackle’s regular monthly jazz concert with the inimitable Mike Hatchard. Expect very special guests (announced on our website), lively banter and plenty of wonderful live jazz music.


Sunday 4th April | 11am | £12

FAMILY FILM:

MULAN

A dazzling, moving, hair-prickling spectacle, this epic-scale action experience is made to be watched on the big screen

When the Emperor of China decrees that one man per family must join the Imperial Army to defend the country from vengeful Northern invaders, Hua Mulan disguises herself as Hua Jun and rides out to take the place of her frail father.

Niki Caro directs the best live-action Disney adaptation to date.

Cert 12A / 115 mins

Tuesday 6th April | 2pm | £4



LP CREATIVES PRESENT:

MOTHER GOOSE “If you want a great value family pantomime which will particularly delight younger children, you cannot go wrong with a visit to the Ropetackle in Shoreham-by-Sea.” British Theatre Guide

Just as poor Mother Goose is about to be thrown off her land, along comes Priscilla the goose, sent by the Good Fairy. Priscilla lays golden eggs, which attracts unwanted attention from those jealous of Mother Goose’s new-found wealth.

All manner of adventure unfolds as she is tricked into putting the precious bird into the wrong hands! Strong morals abound in this classic tale - beauty & wealth cannot bring you happiness...

Join us for another breath-taking pantomime full of fabulous fun, frolics and fabrication - eight years of sold-out performances cannot be wrong!! All ages welcome to come and have a gander at this eggsellent and quackers pantomime production! 95 minutes, incl. 15-minute interval

Wednesday 7th April | 2.30pm & 6pm and Thursday 8th April | 10.30am, 2pm and 6pm | CANCELLED


THE GINGERBREAD MAN “Come and meet my curious gingerbread man who discovers he has arms and legs and a cherry nose! He moves up hill and down dale, he doesn’t get tired or out of puff, not like the rest of us! He cheekily taunts the farm characters who all want gingerbread for their tea, calling ‘run run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me I’m the gingerbread man!’ “

An energetic spin on an old fairy tale that’s been told and retold by families for nearly two centuries. This tall tale will enthrall and inspire.


Friday 9th April | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £9 adult/child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.

CANCELLED



ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW Andy Fairweather Low shot to fame as lead singer in Amen Corner, who had massive hits with Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Susie and (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice. A hugely successful solo career followed, with Wide Eyed And Legless being the biggest of his international hits.

One of the world’s most respected musicians, Andy has played guitar with the likes of Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Roger Waters, and now tours with his band, the Low Riders. They are: Dave Bronze – Bass & Vocals, Paul Beavis – Drums, Nick Pentelow – Sax & Clarinet and Richard Milner – Organ.

Friday 9th April | 8pm | £24 seated, £22 standing.

MAROON TOWN

Back by popular demand!When London-based 8-piece Maroon Town first started a little over 30 years ago, they were the first band to mix ska and reggae with rap, funk and Latin/cumbia. Their first album and singles, produced by John Bradbury of The Specials, got the attention of the international music community and led to extensive touring over many years.Their 6th and latest album Freedom Call released in 2018 on Brixton Records blends conscious reggae, jazz, and big beat ska, as well as an up-tempo ska collaboration with renowned Basque Country reggae, rock and ska singer Fermin Muguruza. Now they’re cooking better than ever, with new sounds and, as always, a show based on pure energy and superb musicianship. Sunday 11th April | 8pm | £22.50 standing.



THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold out there for the last 12 years.Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Thursday 15th April | 11.30am & 2pm | £36 family of four, £11.50 ind.


THE GINGERBREAD MAN “Come and meet my curious gingerbread man who discovers he has arms and legs and a cherry nose! He moves up hill and down dale, he doesn’t get tired or out of puff, not like the rest of us! He cheekily taunts the farm characters who all want gingerbread for their tea, calling ‘run run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me I’m the gingerbread man!’ “

An energetic spin on an old fairy tale that’s been told and retold by families for nearly two centuries. This tall tale will enthrall and inspire.


Friday 16th April | 11.30am & 1.30pm | £9 adult/child pair, £5 additional child, £4 additional adult.



LIMEHOUSE LIZZY Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. From their Official PRS award as the UK’s hardest working band, to performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, T.V. appearances (BBC2’s Arena among

others), and to actually being recruited to record and tour by members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy are in a true league of their own. Their legions of fans have followed them for close-on three decades, and once you see them, you’ll know why.

Back at Ropetackle after a sell-out show in 2019, we know this will be a belter. See you at the bar!

Friday 16th April | 8pm | £20 All Standing

BARNSTORMERS

A barnstorming night of laugh out loud comedy.

Enjoy unbeatable stand-up comedy on the 3rd Saturday of every month from some of the biggest names on the UK comedy circuit and beyond. With three different acts a month alongside a top MC, this is Saturday night entertainment at its finest. Check our website a couple of weeks before for details of the acts.

Strictly for the over-18s.

Saturday 17th April | 8.30pm | £13 advance, £15 on the door.

TALISMAN

“For someone not into reggae, if there was ever a band that would convert me, Talisman would be that band!” – Mr. T, Lights Out Zine

Talisman were one of the UK’s top Roots Reggae bands in the later 70s and early 80s. The band’s prowess earned them support slots with acts as diverse as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones. They reformed in 2011 with two of the original line-up, after 30 years apart; to support the re-release of their classic roots single Dole Age on the brand new compilation album Dole Age – The 1981 Reggae Collection. One of Bristol’s and the UK’s finest live acts were back and ready to party once again.

Originally formed in 1977, Talisman were consummate performers constantly vying for the title of one of the country’s most popular live reggae bands.

Until 2011 the only way to hear Talisman had been to track down their two difficult to find singles from 1981, or their two later LPs, “Takin’ The Strain” from 1984 and “Jam Rock” from 1990. Now after nearly 30 years Bristol Archive Records lovingly compiled an album of the band at their peak in 1981. Not only does the record contain the band’s two original 7” singles, but also eight carefully selected live cuts from classic shows at Glastonbury Festival’s main stage and other infamous shows.

Thursday 22nd April | 8pm | £14 seated, £12 standing.



MY FIRST CINEMA:

THE GRUFFALO

A beautifully animated short film, based on the book by Julia Donaldson.

The delightful and timeless story of a mouse taking a walk in the woods. On his way he meets some animals – a fox, an owl and a snake – who might like to eat him but the clever mouse frightens them away with stories of his supposed friend, the fearsome Gruffalo.

Friday 23rd April | 11am | £4 adult/child pair, £3 additional adult or child. 18 months and under free.

GARY STEWART’S GRACELAND “An ambitious and wonderful feat to achieve in a live performance.” Underneath the Stars FestivalLed by legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary Stewart (Gary Stewart Band / Hope and Social) and backed by his incredible 6-piece band, this spectacular group of musicians come together to recreate Paul Simon’s landmark Graceland album in all its glory.Expect to hear those magical songs, with their captivating stories, distinctive harmonies and South African rhythms brought to life in front of you with no detail spared; from the layers of guitars and percussion, right down to the legendary bass solos and maybe even some token dance moves if you’re lucky...Friday 23rd April | 8pm | £20 seated, £18 standing.

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THE BRASS FUNKEYS Spirited second-line revelry, galloping gypsy czárdas, soulful jazz funeral marches, pumping brass-driven funk! The Brass Funkeys are an 8-piece London-based brass band who draw on the traditions of New Orleans. Whether they’re performing as a powerful amplified stage show or as a totally mobile marching band, these talented musicians promise an eclectic live show bursting at the seams with ideas and infectious energy.

The group’s second album Rabble Rouser features 13 tracks of original compositions by band members and unusual covers such as Gorillaz’s Dirty Harry and Royce Wood Junior’s Honeydripper. Rabble Rouser marks the Brass Funkeys out as a trailblazer in the new generation of UK brass bands, while still holding true to the New Orleans sound.

Sunday 25th April | 8pm | £15 seated, £12 standing.

TANKUS THE HENGE, WITH SUPPORT FROM BABY HUSBAND Tankus the Henge have built their reputation on unforgettable songwriting, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work, playing hundreds of shows across Europe and building a devoted fan base along the way. Their funk-fuelled repertoire is wildly eclectic, ranging from New Orleans-inspired swing to heavy rock riffs, and since their beginnings in the ratty alleyways of London’s Soho, the band has evolved into a wild groove machine.

Musically inspired by bands from the British invasion of the 60s and artists such as Tom Waits, Blur, Randy Newman and Queens Of The Stone Age, and with lyrics influenced by 20th Century American Literature, specifically the Beat Generation and Gonzo journalism, Tankus the Henge defy categorisation. Their hair-raising show, like no other, has to be seen and heard to be believed. Like a psychedelic, rock ‘n’ roll octopus – only with four more legs.

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

Saturday 24th April | 8pm | £15



MATINÉE FILM:

THE INVISIBLE MAN

Almost unbearably tense and thematically rich.

When Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) receives news of her ex-boyfriend’s death, she begins to rebuild her life for the better. However, her sense of reality is brought into question when she begins to suspect that her deceased boyfriend is not really dead.

In this film, the invisibility concept is a compellingly appropriate means to explore abusive relationships, agoraphobia, gaslighting and toxic masculinity.

Cert. 15 / 124 mins

Tuesday 27th April | 2pm | £4RICHARD DURRANT Guitarist and composer Richard Durrant returns to Ropetackle to kick off his first solo tour in over a year.

This concert includes music from his latest album Rewilding, which was recorded during lockdown.

“Throughout all that has happened, the concept of rewilding (nature’s path of least resistance) has held my interest,” Richard says. “Many ideas for beautiful sounds and combinations of instruments arrived as a consequence, including turtle doves, contra-bassoon, nightingales, cello, cuckoos, ukuleles, oboe and berimbau. They’re all there on the new album.”,

Once he’s entertained the Shoreham crowd, Richard will get on his bicycle and carry out his Midsummer concert tour, which goes from Orkney to Brighton.

Friday 30th April | 8pm | £17 & £5 under 18s.

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YOGA FOR TRANSFORMATIONMondays Yoga Class celebrates its 10th year at Ropetackle.

Transforming awareness with therapeutic movement to lengthen, strengthen, relax, let go & restore all aspects of our being in a non-competitive & friendly “Atmasphere”

Starts Monday 11th January 11-1pm1 hr 11-12 warm up/beginners: £7.502 hrs 11-1 progression: £10 or 4 weeks for £36.

Trained & insured by the British Wheel of Yoga & Natural Bodies Yoga & Therapy Centre, please contact Anandi for any queries or go to the Ropetackle Website for more details

Text: 07866 954432Call: 01273 411658

PILATES WITH CHARLIEJoin us for a class to help build your core strength, flexibility and balance.

Leave with a straighter posture and a smile!

Tuesdays 9.30-10.30, £7/class. January 5th- April 27th (except school holidays)

Please phone ahead to book your space, as places are limited.

Contact: Charlie (polestar, BSc hons) on 07780 660942.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION ABOUT WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES AS DETAILS ARE CHANGING FREQUENTLY.

HARMONESSENCE CHOIRS & VOICES (SHOREHAM)We’re back! Starting face-to-face choir sessions back at Ropetackle has been a long time coming but we are pleased to announce the recommencement of our sessions from Wednesday 6th January.

Harmonessence is an all-are-welcome choir. No auditions. No reading music. No previous experience needed. No way you are not going to love this! Singing a mix of classic and contemporary songs from Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues, Folk, Gospel, Reggae and anything that sounds great sung by a choir.

Don’t want to meet in person yet? Don’t worry, join us on Zoom and join in the fun from your own home!

All sessions will be held in accordance with strict Covid-19 Government guidelines and if Tier restrictions prevent us from meeting, we will switch to Zoom sessions until we can meet again.

To book your FREE taster session, contact Debra at [email protected] or visit www.harmonessence.co.uk.

Harmonessence Choirs & Voices is part of the Natural Voice Network. www.naturalvoice.net

WANT TO ACT? LOVE PERFORMING? DRAMA & ACTING CLASSES www.helenogrady.co.uk

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Sussex runs the perfect Youth Theatre group for those interested in drama and acting. If you are aged between 11 and 18 years old and are free Mondays – this is for you! NO AUDITION

SMALL FRIENDLY CLASSES. *No homework or stress* - our system encourages positivity and excellent communication skills. See your confidence SOAR whilst making new friends. LIMITED PLACES so book now & reserve your time in the spotlight! TRIALS offered to all new students.

Call Gareth on: 07980 607139 Email: [email protected]

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Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Sussex runs great drama and acting clubs for ages 4 through to 10, Mondays and Tuesdays at Ropetackle. Our popular and fun-filled academy in Covid-safe conditions encourages positivity and excellent communication skills. LIMITED PLACES so book now and see your child’s confidence GROW whilst they make new friends. TRIALS offered to all new students.

Call Gareth on: 07980 607139 Email: [email protected]

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HOW TO FIND USRopetackle Arts CentreLittle High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5EG

Tel: 01273 464440Web: ropetacklecentre.co.ukEmail: [email protected]

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

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. Very competitive rates.

Visit our website for more details, or call us to check availability.

MAILING LISTStay ahead of the curve with events and special offers with our bi-weekly newsletter. Sign up via our website, over the phone or in the foyer.

BOOKINGTickets can be booked in person, online, or over the phone. Each ticket bought incurs a booking fee of £1, capped at £5. This helps pay for our ticketing costs. There is no booking fee if you buy in person at the Box Office.

VENUE LEVYSome of our ticket prices now include a venue levy. This is arranged in advance with the artists and goes directly into running the Centre.

EXTRA INFORMATIONThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday from 10am - 4pm and before evening shows. Due to the social distancing guidelines, seats now need to be reserved in advance, unless specifically stated. All tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, unless the show is cancelled. Please wear a face-covering inside the venue at all times, unless consuming drinks. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

ONLINE ropetacklecentre.co.uk

CALL US 01273 464440

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

HOW TO BOOK

THE BRASS FUNKEYS P62

BARB JUNGR P49

MOTHER GOOSE P51

TALISMAN P58 THE NOISE NEXT DOOR P42

JACK LUKEMAN P33MAROON TOWN P54

WILLE AND THE BANDITS P38ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW P53

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