Marine Theatre Programme Sept-Dec 2015 by Tim Bell

‘BENDRIX’

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R&D by the Sea gives artists use of the theatre and its facilities, normally for a 5-day period, to develop their work. We’ve invited writers, actors, theatre makers and practitioners of all kinds to come to Lyme Regis. Unfold, unlock and explore a vision, a We’ve got a programme we’re very excited about here at the Marine Theatre, feeling, a thought. Draw from our landscapes, history, communities and people. Lyme Regis. It’s called R&D by the Sea. R&D by the Sea is the Marine Theatre’s nurturing programme for new and developing work. We all need space to think. Lyme Regis, set in the heart of England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by 95 miles of truly stunning coastline with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth’s history, has just that. It’s not often ideas come fully formed. We need time to delight, surprise, scare and confuse ourselves. To give ourselves fertile ground on which to develop. To invest in hours of research and then to forget all about it. This is where R&D by the Sea comes in.

And at the end of their week-long stay, we’ve invited these artists want to share what they’ve found. With you. This autumn we welcome four companies to Lyme Regis under the R&D by the Sea umbrella. We can’t tell you much about their shows, as they haven’t been made yet. All we ask is that you come along with a warm heart and an open mind. In return, we’ll promise to give you an exclusive behind the scenes glance at what goes on in a rehearsal room. You’ll get a chance to chat to the company afterwards and fill out a feedback form with your thoughts. We’d love to hear what you think. And that’s not all.

SHARING 1

SHARING 2

SHARING 3

SHARING 4

The Search for Eldorado – a work-inprogress sharing of the brand new show from the acclaimed UK touring company Told by An Idiot. Friday 9th October at 3pm. For more details see page 10. LIVEARTSHOW are going to be looking at the subject of Free Will versus fate, asking how bound are we by fatalistic messages? 27th November at 5pm. For more details see page 21.

Reading Lucrece – a physical theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Rape of Lucrece, by Helen Tennison. Thursday 22nd October at 5pm. For more details see page 14.

Is it a gig? Is it a puppet show? Is it a ghost story? Yes. Find out more when Old Saw Puppet Theatre and Paul Mosley present The Butcher. Friday 11th December at 5pm. For more details see page 24.

If you’re an artist interested in applying for a place on the R&D by the Sea programme, please visit www.marinetheatre.com/rd-by-the-sea

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Working in a building with a 121-year history can sometimes be a problem, and when that building is right next to the sea things can be even trickier. An extensive survey has revealed that in order to preserve the Marine, its two roofs are in desperate need of repair. The total cost of this work is estimated to be somewhere in the region of £95,000. The building has survived for generations through the support of the community. With your help we want to guarantee the people of Lyme Regis a theatre at the heart of the Jurassic Coast for another 119 years. We’ve got a great history of fantastic performance here in Lyme. Whether it’s one of the local societies (who date back

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to the 1920s), Lyme Youth Theatre or one of the dozens of world famous acts that have appeared here over the years (including Jimmy Cagney, Michael McIntyre, Status Quo and Jo Brand) there has always been excellent, affordable nights out in Lyme. Unless we can fix the roof, that tradition is under threat. If you feel you’re able to make a contribution, however small, please visit www.marinetheatre.com. If you’d rather not donate online, please pop in to the theatre or send a cheque in the post made payable to LymeArts Community Trust. Any help is very, very gratefully received. Thank you. The Marine Theatre Team.

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SIX DAYS

CLASSIC CLAPTON

11TH SEPTEMBER

3RD SEPTEMBER

They’re acoustic musicians whose talent belies their age. Ellie and Ollie Harris are Six Days, the sibling singer-songwriters from Colyton who have touched many local audiences with their impressive natural talent and harmonies. Since their self-titled EP release in 2013, Six Days have developed their style, using Americana and folk influences to create a beautiful melodic set. They’ve got a growing local fan base, and have been busy hot footing it between local venues and festivals ever since. The release of their single Choose Me Again led to regular appearances, and support from BBC Introducing, whilst their album Live at The Marine, is an intimate concert recorded at our theatre in 2013, and is available now! Thursday 3rd September Doors: 7.00pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running Time: 2hrs (approx) In advance: £6.50 On the door: £7.50

Classic Clapton claims to be the World’s No.1 Eric Clapton tribute act...and we have to agree! Returning to the Marine Theatre, this acclaimed show features front-man Mike Hall, who not only looks like Eric, but he sings and plays guitar like him too. The band were formed in 1985 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and over the past thirty years they’ve become something of an institution, performing all over the world. On stage, the talented band bring the hits of Slowhands alive, with Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Crossroads, Tears in Heaven, Layla and even an unplugged segment. The set covers Clapton’s career from Cream, The Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds, Blind Faith and Derek & The Dominos through to the solo years. A must-see for any Clapton fans! Friday 11th September Doors: 7.15pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running Time: 2hrs (approx) In advance: £13.50 On the door: £12.00 TheatreFriends discount available

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BENDRIX Benji Kirkpatrick is a musician and songwriter, founding acclaimed folk bands Bellowhead and Faustus. Not only that, he’s toured extensively with folk legends Maddy Prior and Seth Lakeman too. And now he visits Lyme Regis. With Bellowhead announcing in June 2015 that they were to split up, this show is a special opportunity to see Benji live in an intimate setting. Join him as he reinterprets the songs of Sunday 13th September Doors: 7.15pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running time: 1hr 30mins (approx)

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13TH SEPTEMBER Jimi Hendrix on banjo, mandolin and bouzouki, stripping back the layers of the era’s psychedelia to reveal the songs in their purest form. Remembered for his pioneering, exceptional ability as a guitarist, on (and off) stage antics, Hendrix’s legacy extends to a wealth of legendary material. In his own individual style, Benji interprets Hendrix like you’ve never heard him before...Hear his train a-comin’! Full Price: 14.50 Concessions: £12.50 TheatreFriends discount available

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SPITZ AND CO

GLORIATOR 18TH SEPTEMBER

It’s 15 years since Ridley Scott brought the epic Hollywood film Gladiator to the big screen. Now you can follow the glamorous French actress, Gloria Delaneuf, and her hapless UK tour manager, Josephine Cunningham, as they stage their riotously funny stage version, Gloriator. Gloria Delaneuf is world-famous. She’s wellversed in mime, mask, and the mysteries of stage-craft. Her UK tour manager Josephine Cunningham is not. Together they have created Gloriator, an awe-inspiring production of bravery, honour, and costumes made out of cardboard. Russell Crowe may not be available, but they are determined it will be a show you’ll never forget. It’s wonderfully inventive, physical, and very silly. “Belly-achingly funny” Gloucester Citizen “I hooted. I snorted. I exploded with such mirth that the tears streamed down my face.” Stroud News & Journal “Catch them now before they’re selling out at the Albert Hall” Woman’s Weekly Magazine Friday 18th September Time: 8.00pm Running time: 1hr (approx) Full Price: £11.00 Concessions: £9.00 TheatreFriends discount available

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JAY RAYNER

MY DINING HELL

24TH SEPTEMBER

Award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner has been a restaurant critic for over a decade. If there’s one thing he’s learnt in his illustrious career, it’s that people actually delight in his reviews of bad restaurants. In fact, the hour in the company of the man recently voted worse the better. the best food and drink journalist in Britain. In his solo show, My Dining Hell, Jay examines our love affair with lousy reviews, reads accounts of excruciating nights, and looks at the worst reviews of his own work. A hugely entertaining Thursday 24th September Time: 8.00pm Running time: 1hr 30mins (approx)

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Jay has been the Observer’s restaurant critic for over twelve years, resident food expert on The One Show, regular judge on MasterChef and chair of BBC Radio 4’s Kitchen Cabinet. Full Price: £14.00 Concessions: £12.00 TheatreFriends discount available

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MARK THOMAS

TRESPASS

9TH OCTOBER

Let’s look at the world from another viewpoint; if the ramblers of the 1930s were here now what would they do to open up the cities? How do we turn the skyscrapers and corporate squares into our playgrounds?

TOLD BY AN IDIOT

THE SEARCH FOR EL DORADO

9TH OCTOBER

Acclaimed UK touring company Told by an Idiot will be researching and developing their latest production at the Marine Theatre as the first company in this autumn’s R&D by the Sea season. It will be based on the story of the Spanish invasion of South America and their search for the mythical place, El Dorado, where they believed the rivers ran with gold. Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and West Dorset District Council. Friday 9th October Time: 3.00pm

Running time: tbc Free

In his latest show, Trespass, Mark carries on from where he left off when he last visited the Marine with 100 Acts of Minor Dissent. Mixing theatre performance, stand up and journalism with a dollop of mayhem, Mark sets out to carve a small space in the urban world where mischief and random chance can lurk. Mark calls himself a “libertarian anarchist”, but he has also been labelled a “domestic extremist” – a nice polite description for such a high-profile comedian, whose alternative observational comedy still cuts close to the edge after thirty years. No one knows where this trickster show is going to end up, but it will leave you thinking after you’ve finished laughing. Friday 9th October Time: 8.00pm Running time: 1hr 30mins (approx) Age suitability: 16+ Full Price: £15.00 Concessions: £13.00 TheatreFriends discount available

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CSCAPE

TASTE Tea anyone? How do you take yours? Milk no sugar. Milk in first. No milk at all, Builders, Earl Grey... Herbal? What’s behind our choices? What defines our identity? Do we really fall into social tribes, and if so, how far up the social ladder is our tribe? Can we climb higher?

10TH OCTOBER irreverence and playfulness at its heart. Blending dance from choreographers Sally Knight (Cscape, Kneehigh) and Neil Paris (Fabulous Beast) and writing from Murray Lachlan Young (BBC Radio 2 and 4), Taste explores what defines our identity and ponders the intricacies behind our choices. As refreshing as your perfect cup of tea. Taste is brought to you by Pavilion Dance South West’s Strategic Touring Funded Project, “Shift and Share”. Supported by Arts Council England.

Inspired by the tapestries of Grayson Perry, Taste is a delicious romp of a show with humour, Also at Bridport Arts Centre. Saturday 10th October Time: 8.00pm Runnng time: 1hr 30mins (approx)

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NEW OLD FRIENDS

FALCON’S MALTESER 11TH OCTOBER

A hilarious family-film-noirpastiche about the adventures of the hopelessly inept private detective Tim Diamond, and his sharp witted brother Nick. The plot follows the Diamond Brothers Detective Agency on a thrilling case to discover just what is so important about those titular Maltesers. It features slapstick, comedy songs and a cast of 4 playing 20 brilliant characters including The Fat Man (who has lost a lot of weight), Gott & Himmell, Lauren Barcardi, Beatrice von Falkenberg and Betty Cleaner. “The wit and sheer pace is exhilarating, the barmy fun never failing to hit the spot. An absolute treat for old and

young alike - don’t miss it.” **** What’s On Stage “Falcon’s Malteser is ideal for family groups, children from eight upwards especially boys, if you enjoy children’s theatre with style, an intelligent script and excellent acting.” **** Children’s Theatre Magazine Presented by New Old Friends in partnership with Theatre Royal Bath’s Egg, Newbury Corn Exchange, The Natural Theatre Company and Walker Books present The Falcon’s Malteser by Anthony Horowitz. Adapted for the stage by New Old Friends. Also at Dorchester Arts

Sunday 11th October Time: 6.00pm Running time: 1hr 15mins (approx) Age Suitability: 8+

Full Price: £11.00 In advance: £9.00 Concessions: £9.00 TheatreFriends discount available

MARSHALL STAPLETON

16TH OCTOBER

Marshall Stapleton presents a journey through the rich pastures of music that have inspired him throughout his career. Marshall works from his studio in Lyme Regis, honouring the arts of traditional wood craftsmanship and musical instrument technology. Join him on a journey of folk, Friday 16th October Doors: 7.00pm Onstage: 8.00pm

blues, jazz, and pop, all tastefully rendered on self-made instruments including ukulele, guitar, mandolin and other oddities. The music is interspersed with entertaining historical and cultural commentary from Marshall’s wealth of expertise, which he ascribes to the University of Winging it! Running Time: 2hrs (approx) In advance: £6.50 On the door: £7.50

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NEWBURY PRODUCTIONS

DICKENS ABRIDGED

17TH OCTOBER

From Adam Long, co-creator of The Complete classics including favourites Oliver Twist, Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) David Copperfield, Bleak House, Little Dorrit, comes Dickens Abridged, a fast-paced The Old Curiosity Shop and Nicholas Nickleby. musical comedy. Dickens Abridged also delves into the In ninety minutes an absurdly talented cast of bizarre true story of Charles Dickens’ own five bring hundreds of the great author’s bestlife, including his complicated romantic loved characters to life in a show brimming entanglements and his inexplicable with Dickensian madcap mayhem. enthusiasm for performing the bludgeoning scene from Oliver Twist over and over and Great Expectations complete with flaming over again. bride, A Tale of Two Cities with a fully functioning guillotine, and Tiny Tim rocking Dickens Abridged is a love-letter to one of the the house with an electric guitar solo in A world’s greatest authors, and guaranteed to Christmas Carol, Dickens Abridged will take open up the wonderful world of Dickens as you on a hilarious journey through Charlie’s you’ve never seen it before! Saturday 17th October Time: 7.30pm Full Price: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50

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Running time: 90mins (exactly!) (plus an interval!)

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JAZZ IN THE BAR

GARY BAYLEY & HELEN TENNISON PHILIP CLOUTS PRESENTS 18TH OCTOBER

Gary is a member of legendary composer Mike Westbrook’s jazz orchestra. He has appeared five times at the London Jazz Festival, and also at Ronnie Scott’s, an accolade he shares with Jazz in the Bar regular, Philip Clouts, who will be accompanying him at the piano. Taking place in the Marine Theatre’s Stage Door Bar, this intimate show is bound to sell out – so booking early is advised. “‘A fine original soloist in the British jazz tradition” BBC Radio 3 “An explosive improvising talent with a spitfire technique.” The Guardian Sunday 18th October Doors: 7.00pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running time: 2hrs (approx) In advance: £6.50 On the door: £7.50 TheatreFriends discount available

READING LUCRECE

22ND OCTOBER

Reading Lucrece is the second showing in our series of R&D by the Sea sharings this autumn. Playful, poetic and featuring a live mix sound design, it is a physical theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Rape Of Lucrece created and performed by Helen Tennison. Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and West Dorset District Council. Thursday 22nd October Time: 5.00pm Running time: tbc Free

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MAT RICARDO & SUPPORT

27TH OCTOBER

Fast hands. Smart mouth. Nice suit!

Mat has won many awards for his shows, and was the first variety performer to be invited as Mat Ricardo presents a stylish show of big a guest on ITV1’s The Jonathan Ross Show. laughs, serious skills, slapstick, and breathtaking He’s the star of the famous Unum tablecloth spectacle. Known as The Gentleman Juggler, trick TV ad campaign, and has appeared on the he’s a leading speciality act of the British cabaret primetime BBC1 magic show Now You See It. revival and is one of the most successful jugglers on the circuit. “Breathtaking.” Evening standard Witness the thrills and spills of genuine danger, dexterous elegance, and high-level circus talent, performed by a man at the top of his game. Mat beguiles his audience with old favourites and signature routines, including some tricks that haven’t been performed for decades, or never before. Oh, and one that killed a fellow juggler in 1936. No biggie.

“Terrific humour and genuine skill.” The Guardian

Tuesday 27th October Doors: 7.30pm Running time: 1hr 40mins (approx)

Age Suitability: 12+ Full Price: £11.00 Concessions: £9.00 TheatreFriends discount available

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“Incredible...and very witty with it.” The Scotsman “Dazzling!” Metro “The Derren Brown of juggling.” LoveFringe

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TONY & MIKE

THE COUNTRY OWL AND THE CITY SQUIRREL

28TH OCTOBER

A delightful new show from Edinburgh Fringe First Award winners Tom Frankland & Laura Mugridge, bringing a contemporary twist to the classic Aesop’s fable, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse.

Squirrel with them, and he’s loud, cheeky and he likes to party!

Tony the Owl lives in the countryside. He’s really happy until Joe and Charlotte move from the city and ruin his peace and quiet. To make matters worse, they’ve brought Mike the

“An engaging and inspiring production that embraces diversity and encourages acceptance, and is one of the best pieces of children’s theatre that I have seen in a long time” WhatsOnStage

Wednesday 28th October Time: 3.00pm Running time: 55mins (approx)

Age suitability: 3-8 year olds and their families All tickets: £6

This is a witty and absorbing family show for all ages with puppets, laughter and music.

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KILL THE BEAST

JEAN GENIE

THE BEST OF DAVID BOWIE

30TH OCTOBER

Jean Genie are the best David Bowie tribute men that fell to Earth, originally created by John Mainwaring and John Ford in 1993. John Mainwaring is an original recording artist in his own right, and was signed by numerous record companies throughout his career. In the late 1990s he was approached by David Bowie’s most famous band of the 1970s, The Spiders from Mars, and asked by them if he’d front the band and tour with them. John remains to this day one of only a few tribute artists to tour and perform with an original artist’s band. He’s certainly the Starman of the moment, so enjoy the Golden Years and Let’s Dance! Friday 30th October Doors: 7.15pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running time: tbc Full Price: £14.50 Concessions: £13.50 TheatreFriends discount available

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HE HAD HAIRY HANDS

6TH NOVEMBER

The year is 1974, the sleepy town is HemlockUnder-Lye, but all is definitely not well. When frequent werewolf attacks threaten teatime, there’s only one person you can call. An award-winning comedy by Kill the Beast, He Had Hairy Hands is a 1970s detective werewolf mystery wrapped in a hilarious Hammer Horror. With echoes of An American Werewolf In London and Twin Peaks, this show is Wicker Man meets Scooby Doo, and The League of Gentlemen meets your fluffiest nightmare. It combines beautiful projections, original music and quite an important pigeon. Lock up your pets and batten down the battenbergs, He Had Hairy Hands is out there... “A deliciously macabre affair, rich and witty in its references, brilliantly detailed.” **** The Stage This tour is presented by house. Friday 6th November Time: 8.00pm Running time: 1hr 10mins (approx) Age suitability: 12+ Full Price: £11.00 Concessions: £9.00 TheatreFriends discount available

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JEREMY HARDY

7TH NOVEMBER

Jeremy’s perhaps best remembered as a much younger man, but there is nothing he can do about that now. Still alive and able to speak unaided for lengthy periods, this comedy show will be not so much a one-man show, as an understaffed cavalcade. Jeremy Hardy begins his fourth decade as a stand-up this year. That’s a more dramatic way of saying he started 31 years ago and, without a lottery win, probably has at least another 31 years to go. Last year, the tenth series of Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation was broadcast on Radio 4. He is also well known for his appearances on The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Indeed, Alan Bennett recently said he likes him “but he’s only on the radio”. However, Jeremy isn’t only on the radio. He is on the road all year round and has never stopped doing live shows since 1984. “In an ideal world, Jeremy Hardy would be extremely famous, but an ideal world would leave him without most of his best material.” The Guardian Saturday 7th November Time: 8.00pm Running time: 1hr 55mins (approx) Full Price: £14.00 Concessions: £5.00 (unwaged) Please note a 10% booking fee applies to all tickets for this event.

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BLACK COMEDY

11TH SATURDAY – 14TH NOVEMBER

Aspiring young sculptor Brindsley Miller has an important date tonight. A rich art collector is coming round to the flat to see his latest work. So is his future father-in-law, the gorgeous Carol’s dreadful Dad. Desperate to impress, Brindsley has ‘borrowed’ some fine furnishings from his absent neighbour’s flat and all is now ready for the big evening. Then there’s a catastrophic power cut…

of Equus and Amadeus. Come and enjoy witnessing Brindsley’s big night as it descends into total chaos.

Lyme Regis’ own dramatic society, now renamed Lyme Drama, is proud to present this classic 1960s farce by Peter Shaffer, author

This play runs without an interval, but the Stage Door Bar and Coffee Bar will be open for refreshments both before and after the show.

Wednesday 11th – Saturday 14th November Times: Nightly at 7.30pm Running time: 1hr 30mins (approx)

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JOHNNY WARMAN’S MAGIC BUS

FRED MACAULAY

TWENTY FIFTEEN

16TH NOVEMBER

It sounds like a wrong tennis score, but Twenty Fifteen is a hugely significant year for one of Scotland’s best (and best loved) stand-up comedians. On the road again after 18 years at BBC Radio Scotland, Fred looks back on family life at home, and forward to how his country will shape up after the referendum. In his first tour since 2012 he’ll look sideways too, as he takes in sport, the environment and, without this sounding too much like a brief for a newspaper, a colour-supplement swipe at ‘celebrity’.

THE TOTAL WHO SHOW

21ST NOVEMBER

As their Glastonbury performance attests, the passion, lyrics, and majesty of Pete Townsend’s music is burned into our psyche. The Total Who Show brings you two glorious hours of all the greatest hits from The Who.

Also at Bridport Arts Centre.

Brought to you by Johnny Warman’s Magic Bus, the group pay tribute to The Who in their own unique way, capturing the power and pure adrenaline rush of the band. Magic Bus is made up of stunning musicians in their own right, musicians who have written and performed with Elton John, David Bowie, Ringo Starr, Peter Gabriel, Asia, Julian Lennon, ABC, Cheap Trick, Bruce Springsteen, and Foo Fighters. United by the band they love, join them for Won’t Get Fooled Again, My Generation, Pinball Wizard and more...

Monday 16th November Time: 8pm Running time: 1hr 30 mins (approx) Age suitability: 16+ Full Price: £14.00 Concessions: £12.00 TheatreFriends discount available

Saturday 21st November Doors: 7.15pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running time: 2hrs 20mins (approx) Full Price: £14.50 In advance: £12.50 Concessions: £12.50 TheatreFriends discount available

Marine Theatre audiences will be very familiar with Fred’s work from BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Bridget Christie Minds The Gap and The Unbelievable Truth.

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LIVEARTSHOW PRESENTS

FREE WILL

27TH NOVEMBER

LIVEARTSHOW are going to be looking at the subject of free will versus fate, asking how bound are we by fatalistic messages? “You won’t see anything quite like this – a strange but seductive pleasure.” ★★★★★ British Theatre Guide Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and West Dorset District Council. Friday 27th November Time: 5.00pm Running time: tbc Free

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INCANDESCENDO

28TH NOVEMBER

A musical kaleidoscope of jazz, world and classical influences. Felix Gibbons is an internationally acclaimed percussionist specialising in the multiplicity of instruments that characterise the distinct rhythms of Brazil and Latin America. Emily Burridge is a classically trained virtuoso cellist who, with her passion for Brazil, is energised by the country’s rhythms and finds them a limitless source of inspiration for composing and improvising melodies. Together they create a unique and dynamic Saturday 28th November Doors: 7.15pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running time: 1hrs 15mins (approx) Full Price: £14.00 Concessions: £12.00

sound inspired by both their love of the English countryside and mutual association with Brazil, as the duo Incandescendo. Let them transport you with seductive melodies and their own mellow and melodic take on joyful Brazilian music. Their concert programme includes their arrangements of Brazilian classical and popular music, samba and choros, and an array of new works for cello and percussion as they combine their many influences and create beautiful and exotic soundscapes. TheatreFriends discount available LYT Members can come for £1 Free to Lyme Regis Passport Holders

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B SHARP

END OF YEAR PARTY!

4TH DECEMBER

B Sharp welcomes all comers to their annual party! Come and enjoy a great night of live music and DJs, featuring many acts from B Sharp Hub Jams and special guests to be announced… B Sharp is a small charity that changes young people’s lives through music. They offer opportunities to play music together, training and they develop young people’s creative ideas in collaborative ways. EVERYONE WELCOME! For details of who’ll be on the bill, keep an eye on www.bsharp.uk.com Friday 4th December Doors: 7.00pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running time: 4hrs (approx) Full Price: £8.00 Concessions: £5.00 Under 18s: £5.00 Under 18s concessions: £3.00 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 under 18): £20.00 Family concession ticket: £15.00 Family (up to 7 people, any age): £25.00

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THE JAYWALKERS

5TH DECEMBER

Since reaching the finals of the BBC Young Folk Awards in 2008, The Jaywalkers have cemented their place as one of the most exciting, virtuosic and entertaining young bands working on the British folk scene. Effortlessly creating a unique sound based on their collective and individual musical backgrounds, the band takes influence from folk, bluegrass, country and western and swing music in the form of virtuosic instrumentals, three-part harmony and impressive slap bass. Add good humour, tasteful arrangements and exceptional musicianship to the mix and they are guaranteed to put a smile on your face… They visit the Marine on the back of the release of their third studio album, Weave. And what an album. Expanding their musical horizons, they create music that is innovative, rooted deeply in tradition, and exhilarating. The night promises to be an entertaining and foot-stomping evening and is not to be missed. Also at Bridport Arts Centre Saturday 5th December Doors: 7.15pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running time: 1hr 30mins (approx) Full Price: £11.00 Concessions: £9.00 TheatreFriends discount available LYT Members can come for £1

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JAZZ IN THE BAR

KAREN STREET & PHILIP CLOUTS

6TH DECEMBER

Accordionist Karen Street joins pianist Philip Clouts for an evening of jazz with added Brazilian flavours. Karen has played alongside renowned UK musicians Martin Taylor, Stan Sulzman and Tina May as well as Grace Jones, Martha Wainwright, Ute Lemper and Sir Willard White. She continues to be in the vanguard of those musicians giving the accordion a fresh voice in jazz. Catch her, alongside Philip Clouts, for the last in this year’s sell out Jazz in the Bar concerts. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment! Sunday 6th December Doors: 7.00pm Onstage: 8.00pm Running time: 2hrs (approx) In advance: £6.50 On the door: £7.50 TheatreFriends discount available

OLD SAW PUPPET THEATRE AND PAUL MOSLEY PROUDLY PRESENT:

THE BUTCHER

11TH DECEMBER

For our final R&D in the autumn season, we welcome Old Saw Puppet Theatre and Pauly Mosley with The Butcher. Is it a gig? Is it a puppet show? Is it a ghost story? Yes. A lighthouse, a lost love, the stars, the desert, a tyrant and a search for the light beyond the shadows on the wall. With live music. And puppets. And meat. Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and West Dorset District Council. Friday 11th December Time: 5.00pm Running time: tbc Free

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ROB BECKETT

MOUTH OF THE SOUTH

12TH DECEMBER

Rob Beckett burst onto the comedy circuit only five years ago but within his first year he had won four new act competitions including Amused Moose Laugh Off 2010, Outside The Box New Act of the Year 2010, Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year 2009 and Reading Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2009 as well as being nominated for the prestigious Adelaide Fringe Best Newcomer Award 2011. After quickly establishing himself on the circuit Rob’s cheeky chappy persona saw him winning fans starring on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, BBC2’s Mock The Week, ITV2’s Celebrity Saturday 12th December Time: 8.00pm Running time: 1hr 50mins (approx)

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Juice as well as his role as resident comedian in the jungle each year on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Now! Now he’s back with a brand-new show and this time he’s taking on the big issues. Like Kit Kats and flatbread. “A revelation” **** The Scotsman “Relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious but thoroughly funny shtick has every chance of winning him a big audience…” The Guardian Full Price: £14.00 Concessions: £12.00 Please note a 10% booking fee applies to all tickets for the is event.

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HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS

16TH DECEMBER

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now (almost!) as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies. Holly’s hits, other classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!” “The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more” The Stage “Buddy brilliant!” Graham Norton, BBC One Wednesday 16th December Time: 7.30pm Running time: 2hrs 20mins (approx) Full Price: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50 TheatreFriends discount available

KIMBER’S MEN

19TH DECEMBER

From the very west of Wales to the extreme East of England, from the tippermost top of Scotland to the harbours of Portsmorth, Plymouth and the seafaring ports beyond, audiences everywhere have raved over the harmonies of Kimber’s Men. Now they return to the Marine for a festive evening of maritime song. Their pedigree is stunning. Featuring arguably the finest bass singer on the British folk scene today, alongside founder Joe Stead who performed with Paul Robeson and Pete Seeger, the band recently featured on ITV’s Sunday Brunch, as well as starring in the BBC2 / BBC4 production of Sea Songs (the latter being the most viewed programme of the year on BBC4). Come to the Marine for an evening of laughter, singing and nautical numbers that will warm the cockles of your heart. Saturday 19th December Time: 7.30pm Running time: 1hr 55mins (approx) Full Price: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50 TheatreFriends discount available LYT Members can come for £1!

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TESSA BIDE PRODUCTIONS

THE MELODY MAKERS

21ST – 24TH DECEMBER

Pip Christmas hates Christmas. Her family love it so much they put the tree up in September and put it away in March. Pip’s only saving grace is her best friend, Rupert – a tiny robin who visits her every morning for the month of December.

acclaimed The Tap Dancing Mermaid and this summer’s Arnold’s Big Adventure. The Melody Makers was developed earlier this year as part of the R&D by the Sea development programme earlier this year.

But one morning, Rupert stops singing.

Here’s what the critics said about The Tap Dancing Mermaid...

Join Pip on a quest to find out why. The Melody Makers are the creators of all the melodies in the world, but as Pip soon discovers, they’re really not a happy bunch….

“Within minutes it’s not just the little people who are transfixed by the storyline but all of the adults present too. The experience is simply magical” Manchester’s Finest

Starring four talented actor-musicians, a posse of puppets and A LOT of music, this show is a magical, musical extravaganza set to charm the stockings off the whole family. Marine Theatre regulars will know audience favourite Tessa Bide’s work from the critically

“Tessa Bide understands children in a way that can’t be taught…she really connects with the audience in a thrilling way” Children’s Theatre Reviews

Monday 21st – Thursday 24th December Time: Nightly 6.00pm Running time: tbc Age suitability: 7+

Full Price: £9.00 Concessions: £7.00 Family (2 adults 2 concs or 1 adult 3 concs): £28.00

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FARNHAM MALTINGS

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

29TH DECEMBER

Welcome to Bedford Falls. Welcome to small-town America. Frank Capra’s classic 1946 movie is a Christmas family favourite. George Bailey is a middle-aged clerk who discovers in his darkest hour that he has made a huge difference to the lives of his family, his friends and his home town – with a little help from Clarence, the apprentice angel. Following the success of Miracle on 34th Street, Farnham Maltings is bringing the Tuesday 29th December Time: 7.30pm Running time: 1hr 45mins (approx) Full Price: £11.00

struggles and joys of 1940s small-town America to Lyme Regis. Performed in-theround, and using their own inimitable style, the company has created a piece of theatre that promises to warm the coldest of places through the long winter nights. “We smiled, laughed, there were some tears – there was definitely a standing ovation!” Audience member on It’s a Wonderful Life “A show to warm you from the inside out” British Theatre Guide Concessions: £9.00 Family (2 adults 2 concs or 1 adult 3 concs): £36.00 TheatreFriends discount available

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Will you be my Friend?

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Have you ever thought about becoming a friend of the Marine Theatre? It’s the best way to keep in touch with what is going on at your favourite little theatre by the sea. Have a look at our exciting new benefits... TheatreFriend Benefits: £1 ticket discount for every show (applies to Friend’s ticket only, only bookable via Lyme Regis TIC). 10% off all bar purchases. One free hot drink at the coffee bar per event. Invitations to special events such as season launches and meet the cast evenings held exclusively for the friends. Benefits at other local businesses including 10% discount on food at Hix Oyster and Fish House and Mariners Hotel Restaurant** TheatreFriends can enjoy members discounts and benefits at Dorchester Arts and Bridport Arts Centre too! Single Membership - £15 a year or more* / Joint Membership - £25 a year or more* *or more because you also have the option of adding a donation to your annual subscription. Including a donation will support the Marine Theatre and its work even further. **subject to terms and conditions. See website for further details. As you can see from our new brochure we’ve got some very exciting events coming to the theatre over the next few months. To enroll please complete the form overleaf and send it to the Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QB.

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STAGE DOOR BAR Theatre props store, cabinet of curiosities, a shabby-chic make-under or just plain odd? There’s plenty to talk about, confuse and amuse in our quirky and cosy Stage Door Bar. From big comfy sofas inside, to incredible sea views from our balcony, one and all can relax and enjoy a great range of locally sourced tipples at affordable prices. Simply perfect for a pre-theatre drink, an interval libation or a post-show dram. The bar is open for all of our evening performances. The Stage Door Bar has been lovingly created by Wotzat Installations. Lyme’s most intimate venue is open for business. Come and see what everyone is talking about. Atmospheric and intriguing, the Stage Door Bar also offers an opportunity for small groups and clubs to meet in comfortable surroundings but with a flavour of the theatrical. Don’t worry about being disturbed; drop an email to admin@marinetheatre.com or call 01297 442 394 and we’ll arrange to open a fully staffed bar just for you, and at no extra cost!

LYME YOUTH THEATRE The Marine Theatre’s youth theatre LYT is aimed at children and young people between 5-21 who love the theatre and want to develop their creative skills. Lead by LYT’s professional tutors, actors and directors, our young ensemble take part in fun yet challenging classes, learning acting through drama, text, movement, voice work, character building and devising; all of which combine to enhance confidence and nurture creativity. LYT provides members with exclusive backstage access to a fully functioning professional theatre, enabling our ensemble to develop their skills whilst gaining an extensive understanding of all aspects of theatre life. As if that wasn’t enough, LYT members also take part in workshops with visiting theatre companies, regular classes, National Theatre Connections projects, and can come along to selected shows for just £1! Join LYT and be part of it... Want to know more? Then please call the Marine Theatre office on 01297 442394 or email lyt@marinetheatre.com.

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HOW TO GET HERE BY ROAD From the north and the west: Leave the M5 at Junction 25 and follow the signs for Honiton. From Honiton, take the A35 towards Dorchester and follow the signs to Lyme Regis. FROM THE EAST: From the M3 take the M27 to Ringwood and then the A31 on to Dorchester. From Dorchester take the A35 towards Honiton and follow the signs to Lyme Regis. BY RAIL London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids, services call at Axminster (for Lyme Regis). Then take a bus connection to Lyme Regis. BY BUS Regular bus services run from Axminster (for rail connections), Exeter and Weymouth. For up-to-date timetable information visit www.firstgroup.com/ukbus or call 0871 200 22 33.

YOUR VISIT PARKING There are a number of car parks within walking distance of the theatre, many of which are free after 6.30pm. There is also limited free on-street parking in the evening. For up-to-date parking information visit www.marinetheatre.com. PHYSICAL ACCESS There is some limited parking available for blue badge holders in front of the Theatre building. As spaces are very limited please contact admin@marinetheatre.com to reserve your place. DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PATRONS We have an induction loop system for the hearing impaired. SUCK IT AND SEE We’re sure you’re going to love all the acts that come to the Marine Theatre; so sure, in fact, we’ll guarantee it. So if you come along to a performance you really don’t enjoy, leave in the first 30 minutes and we’ll give you every penny of your money back. No hard feelings. Just suck it and see!

ACCESSIBILITY The Marine Theatre strives to make our facilities and performances as accessible to as wide an audience as possible. Whilst our venue is accessible to disabled customers, we are currently working hard to fundraise for improvements to our 118 year-old building that would dramatically enhance the experience of disabled patrons visiting the Marine Theatre. Our disabled toilet is in an adjacent building and our box office counter needs to be opened up to make it a more welcoming space. We regard the current situation as unacceptable. We always welcome feedback as how we can better work towards our goals and more details about the services we currently offer to disabled patrons can be found in our Accessibility Policy, copies of which are available on request. If you need access or communication support please contact 01297 442 394 or email admin@marinetheatre.com. For patrons who are unable to attend performances unless accompanied, upon purchase of a ticket, an additional seat is available free of charge for the companion.

HOW TO BOOK

IN PERSON: In advance; at the award-winning Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre, which can be found just in front of the theatre. On the night; at the theatre itself up to 30 minutes before the start of the event.

BY POST: The Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA

BY TELEPHONE: Please call Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre on 01297 442138 ONLINE: At www.marinetheatre.com CONCESSIONS: Concessions are available for most shows at the Marine Theatre. Proof of eligibility may be required. Concessions are available for under 16s, over 60s, full-time students, disabled, unwaged (Job Seekers allowance or Income Support), housing benefits recipients and equity members. We are proud to accept Theatre Tokens at the Marine Theatre.

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BY EMAIL: admin@marinetheatre.com BY TELEPHONE: Theatre Office - 01297 442394 Box Office (Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre) 01297 442138 Or find us online at www.marinetheatre.com Registered in England and Wales as LymeArts Community Trust Ltd, Marine Theatre, Church St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA. Registered No.: 04654247. Registered Charity No.: 1103599.

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To book please call Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre on 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com