2016
DIARY OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY - DECEMBER
including the
SPRING
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 12 - Sunday, March 20
www.rottingdeanarts.org.uk
2016 Rottingdean Arts
2015 was a very busy and successful year with 30 events presented in the Village
since February 2015. We ended the year with a most enjoyable and well-attended
concert on Sunday, November 29 in the Village Hall, performed by the superb
4 GIRLS 4 HARPS.
We had some wonderful musicians, actors and ensembles perform for us in various
village venues and the two Festivals we presented, the Spring Music Festival (in
March) and the Jazz Festival (in August) were very well supported and were full of
variety as well as top professionalism.
The programme for 2016 involves fifteen different events.
The year will commence with a Rottingdean Arts Launch/Reception/G & S Recital for Sponsors, Patrons and
Friends (numbers permitting) in the wonderfully restored Barn at Hillside, The Green on Sunday, Feb 21 at 12.30.
The SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL will run from Saturday, March 12-Sunday, March 20. There will be a daytime
'Messiah' Choral Workshop and an evening Opera and Musicals Gala Dinner on Saturday, March 12. On Sunday,
March 13 at 4.00pm the English Concert Orchestra and Singers with members of the Rottingdean Festival Chorus
will present Haydn's great oratorio, 'The Creation' in St. Margaret's Church. Monday 14 will see a Jazz Dinner at the
Bistro Gourmand with brilliant Jazz Pianist/Vocalist Mike Hatchard with a three-course dinner cooked by Franck
Thomeret.
Weds. March 16 will feature PAPRIKA, an outstanding international folk ensemble, in the Village Hall at 7.30pm
presenting traditional and Gypsy East European Music. On Friday, March 18 there will be a lunchtime PIANO
RECITAL by the superb young Turkish pianist Salih Gevrek. On Saturday, March 19 the evening concert in the Village
Hall will feature THE MAGIC OF ABBA and the Festival will conclude on Sunday evening, March 20 with a Gilbert &
Sullivan Gala Concert with 4 ex-D'Oyly Carte soloists.
Other events in the year will include a production of Shakespeare's 'MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING' in the Kipling
Gardens on Sunday, June 12 at 7.00pm; three Summer Concerts on the Rottingdean Terraces Stage, a major Jazz
concert in the Village Hall on Saturday August 27 and a return visit of 4 GIRLS 4 HARPS + Soprano Soloist in a preChristmas Concert on Sunday, December 4 at 3.00pm.
So there it is! Hopefully something for everyone.
We are still recruiting Sponsors, Patrons and Friends and if you would like to support us in any way, please contact
me on 01273 300894 or email us on [email protected]
The Box Office will open to the public at madwaxcandles, 57 High Street, Rottingdean BN2 7HE (Tel: 01273 911512)
on Wednesday, February 10 . The Priority Booking period for Sponsors, Patrons and Friends will be available from
Thursday, January 28 and requests for further information should be sent to The Administrator, Rottingdean Arts,
1 Bazehill Road, Rottingdean BN2 7DB (Tel: 01273 300894. Em: [email protected] )
Dr. Roy Wales
Chairman and Festival Director – Rottingdean Arts
2016 SEASON
SEASON LAUNCH RECEPTION/RECITAL
for
Sun February 21
SPONSORS&PATRONS
Hillside Barn
12.30-2.00
Admission: free to
Sponsors & Patrons
£5 Friends of
Rottingdean Arts
(There will be a small charge for Friends who also wish to attend)
Held at the beautifully and recently restored Barn at
Hillside, The Green, by courtesy of Nicky and David Boys
Drinks and light refreshments will be served, followed by a
short performance of Gilbert & Sullivan favourites by two
former D'OYLY CARTE SOLOISTS with piano
YVONNE PATRICK (Soprano) STEPHEN BROWN (Tenor)
Lesley-Anne Sammons (Piano)
SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 12 — Sunday, March 20
Sat March 12
Village Hall
11.00-4.30pm
Admission: £16
Sponsored by
Nick Tobin and
Rottingdean Dental
Care Ltd.
Sat March 12
Village Hall
7.30pm
Admission: £34
Sponsored by
Richard Harris
MESSIAHCHORALWORKSHOP
DIRECTOR – ROY WALES
Come and sing Handel's wonderful oratorio with four
professional soloists and piano accompanist
ALLISON TAYLOR (Soprano) JENNIFER MASON (Alto)
RUAIRI BOWEN (Tenor) PAULS PUTNINS (Baritone)
TIM RHYS-MORGAN (Piano)
To enrol please contact the Administrator (01273 300894)
email: [email protected]
EnglishStudioOperapresents
OPERAandMUSICALS
GALADINNER
Soloists from English National Opera, Glyndebourne & Latvian
Opera sing selections from popular operas and musicals
including Carmen, The Magic Flute, La Bohème, La Traviata,
Les Misérables, Oliver, The Sound of Music etc.
VERITY AUTY (Soprano) RUAIRI BOWEN (Tenor)
PAULS PUTNINS (Baritone)
Including a 3-course meal cooked by French Chef
Franck Thomeret.
Licensed bar available
SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL – continued
Sun March 13
St. Margaret's
Church
4.00pm
Admission: £16
Sponsored by
Violet Simpson,
Nick Tobin and
Rottingdean Dental
Care Ltd.
FESTIVALCHORALandORCHESTRALCONCERT
Haydn'sgreatOratorio
THECREATION
KATHRYN SARGENT (Soprano)
RUAIRI BOWEN (Tenor) PAULS PUTNINS (Baritone)
ENGLISH CONCERT SINGERS
1st Prize Winners of the 2015 Mayo International Choral
Festival, Eire. With members of the Rottingdean Festival Chorus
ENGLISH CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Leader: Daniel Bhattacharya
Conductor – ROY WALES
Mon March 14
Bistro Gourmand
7.30pm
Admission: £28
JAZZattheBISTRO
Sponsored by
Sally Phillips & Klaus
Lindemann & Julia Harris
(St. Margaret's Motors)
'A great evening of music and food!'
Wed March 16
Village Hall
7.30pm
Admission: £12
Sponsored by
Andrew & Helen Clark
Fri March 18
St. Margaret’s
Church
1.00pm
Admission: £8
Sponsored by
Jean Talbot
Sat March 19
Village Hall
7:30pm
Admission: £16
Sponsored by
Kilcolgan Premier
Bungalows
(Seamus St. George)
with
Brilliant Jazz pianist and vocalist
MIKEHATCHARD
Evening includes a 3-course meal cooked by Franck Thomeret
FESTIVALFOLKCONCERT
PAPRIKA
Having appeared at the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera
House and the Glastonbury Festival, this fantastic six-piece folk
band of violin, two accordions, guitar, bass and percussion,
bring the traditional East European and Gypsy music to life
“They won the crowd completely with their charm and virtuosity”
(The Independent)
FESTIVALLUNCHTIMECONCERT
PIANORECITAL
The outstanding young Turkish pianist
SALIHGEVREK
Programme includes works by J.S. Bach & Robert Schumann
Salih returns to Rottingdean by popular request after a brilliant
recital in the 2015 Spring Music Festival
THEMAGICOFABBA
This superb group of 5 performers recreates many
of the ABBA Favourites
A show created to include all the legendary hits:
Dancing Queen, S.O.S., Money Money Money, Thank You for
The Music, The Name Of The Game, Angel Eyes, Voulez Vous,
Super Trouper, One Of Us, Knowing Me Knowing You, Waterloo,
Mamma Mia, Fernando, Take A Chance On Me, Chiquitita,
Gimme Gimme Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, Lay All Your
Love On Me and more!
Come and join in the music you know and love!
SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL – continued
GILBERT&SULLIVANGALA
CONCERT
Sun March 20
Village Hall
7:30pm
Admission: £15
Featuring four former D’Oyly Carte soloists, this concert
includes popular selections from The Mikado, Patience,
Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, Yeoman of the Guard,
Gondoliers, Iolanthe etc.
Sponsored by
Elizabeth Perkis
YVONNEPATRICK(Soprano)
LOUISECRANE(MezzoSoprano)
STEPHENBROWN(Tenor)IANBELSEY(Baritone)
Accompanist:LESLEY-ANNESAMMONS
JOIN IN SINGING SOME OF THE WELL KNOWN CHORUSES!
SUMMER PROGRAMME
SHAKESPEAREINTHEKIPLINGGARDENS
Sun June 12
Kipling Gardens
7:00pm
Admission: £16
Shakespeare’s sparkling, battle-of-the-sexes comedy
MUCHADOABOUTNOTHING
“Friendship is constant in all other things, save in the office and
affairs of love”
Once again we welcome to Rottingdean the very talented
professional company
THELORDCHAMBERLAIN’SMEN
This is the 3rd year they have presented very successful
productions of Shakespeare’s plays in the lovely Kipling Gardens.
Picnic on The Green or in the Kipling Gardens before the
performance. Bring your own table/chairs for this, but audience
seating is provided ‘theatre-style’. Picnic equipment can be stored
inside Gardens during performance. Licensed bar available.
Note: In case of inclement weather, this performance
will still take place!
Audience seating
provided
Sponsored by
Helena, Lady Hughes
CONCERTS ON THE ROTTINGDEAN
TERRACES PERFORMANCE STAGE
Sun June 12
Terraces Stage
3:00pm
Village Hall if wet
Admission: Free
Sponsored by
Graham & Hilary Galer,
Alan & Pat Galer and
Belle Hanny
Sun July 24
Terraces Stage
3:00pm
Village Hall if wet
Admission: Free
Sponsored by Norman &
Maria Cuddeford
ENGLISH STUDIO OPERA PRESENTS
OPERABYTHESEA
This popular programme will include excerpts from well known
operas including Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, Tosca,
Don Giovanni, La Bohème, La Traviata etc.
CLAIREWATKINS(Soprano)GARETHDAFYDDMORRIS(Tenor)
MILOHARRIES(Baritone)NANCYCOOLEY(Accompanist)
Threeexcellentprofessionalsoloistsfromthemajoroperahouses!
THEVOXBEATLES
A great cover band performing lots of favourite Beatles Songs
They had a fantastic reception for their
2015 Rottingdean Summer Concert
SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE TERRACES STAGE – continued
Sun Aug 7
Terraces Stage
3:00pm
Village Hall if wet
Admission: Free
BRIGHTONBIGBAND
WithvocalsoloistsJackieSampsonandDaveWilliams
Brighton’s popular Swing Band playing
Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glen Miller etc.
Sponsored by
Harold & Valerie Williams
BANK HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT
Sat Aug 27
Village Hall
7.30pm
Admission: £16
Sponsored by
Chris & Dawn Davidson,
John & Madeline Bustard,
Heather Butler and
Belle Hanny
THEJAZZREPERTORYCOMPANYPRESENTS
ANOTHER100YEARSofJAZZ
in99MINUTES
This follow-up to the fantastic 2015 presentation of “100 Years
of Jazz in 99 Minutes” is a sequel to the early history of Jazz
from its Ragtime birth to the present day in some hilarious,
musically brilliant, historically fascinating minutes.
The ensemble features 6 outstanding, versatile
musicians including
PETELONG(saxophones),ENRICOTOMASSO(trumpet,
trombone),NICKDAWSON(piano,clarinet,vocals),DAVE
CHAMBERLAIN(bass,guitars,banjo,piano,drums),
RICHARDPITE(drums,sousaphone,doublebass),and
GEORGINAJACKSON(vocalsandtrumpet).
This is a hugely entertaining and musically superb concert - an
event not to be missed if you like any form of Jazz!
FINAL 2016 EVENT
Sun Dec 4
Village Hall
3:00pm
Admission: £16
Sponsored by
Frances & Christopher Tarr
PRE-CHRISTMASCONCERT
4GIRLS4HARPS
HelenWinter(soprano)
The Sunday Express described this great concert as
“putting the harp back into the heart of Christmas”.
The harp ensemble has produced a well-reviewed CD of
Christmas Music and they gave an acclaimed concert in
the Village Hall in November 2015. Many people have
requested a return visit from the amazingly gifted and
unique 4 Girls 4 Harps and for this concert they will be
joined by the acclaimed soprano, Helen Winter.
HOWYOUCANHELP!
Support Rottingdean Arts by becoming a Sponsor, Patron or Friend
You can support Rottingdean Arts' programme to bring quality arts events to the village, thus
enhancing the cultural quality of life in Rottingdean, by becoming a Sponsor, Patron or Friend.
The programme this year will cost around £30,000 and we need your support to cover these
costs.
Contributions are basically as follows:
Sponsors
Sponsorship is available from £150 upwards. Please talk to the Chairman (Dr. Roy Wales – 01273
300894) about any events you are interested in sponsoring. You will have name attachment to
your event, priority booking (Jan 28-Feb 9),complimentary tickets, invitation to a special
sponsors/Patrons Reception/Recital on Sunday, Feb 21, copies of Rottingdean Arts Newsletters,
and mention in event programmes and website.
Patrons
Cost: £50 per person (£80 couple) – suggested minimum. Priority booking for all events (Jan 28Feb 9), invitation to a special Sponsors/Patrons Reception/Recital on Sunday, Feb 21, copies of
Rottingdean Arts Newsletters, mention in event programmes and on website.
Friends
Cost: £15 per person (£25 couple). Priority booking (Jan 28-Feb 9), opportunity to attend
(at minimal cost) a special Sponsors/Patrons Reception/Recital on Sunday, Feb 21 (subject to
numbers), copies of Rottingdean Arts Newsletters, mention in the event programmes and on
the website.
Events Assistants
If you feel you can assist us on the day of certain events with setting up, putting out chairs, front
of house etc. we would be grateful for extra help.
Please complete and return to:
The Administrator, Rottingdean Arts, 1 Bazehill Road, Rottingdean, BN2 7DB.
Tel: 01273 300894. Email: [email protected]
Name..............................................................................
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(we would like to email you if at all possible)
I wish to become a (please tick)
Sponsor o Please telephone Roy Wales (01273 300894)
Patron o £50/£80 couple (suggested minimum)
Friend o £15/£25 couple
I enclose a cheque for………………………………………… (payable to Rottingdean Arts)
I/we wish to be listed as………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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I am/we are willing to assist on an occasional basis o
TICKETBOOKINGINFORMATION
Box Office
Internet Bookings (credit/debit card)
madwaxcandles (Tracy & Geoff Holland)
57 High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HE
Tel: 01273 911512
BOX OFFICE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, FEB 10
Tickets for all events (apart from dinners and Choral
Workshop) can be obtained online with a credit/debit card
at www.rottingdeanarts.ticketsource.co.uk (charges will
apply) from Wednesday, Feb 10
Priority Booking for Sponsors, Patrons & Friends
Thursday Jan 28-Tuesday Feb 9
Only through Rottingdean Arts Office
1 Bazehill Road, Rottingdean BN2 7DB. (01273 300894)
Email: [email protected]
Box Office Hours
Monday to Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Ticket payment at Box Office by cheque or cash only
SPONSORS
PATRONS
John & Madeline Bustard
Heather Butler
Andrew & Helen Clark
Norman & Maria Cuddeford
Chris & Dawn Davidson
Alan & Pat Galer
Graham & Hilary Galer
Belle Hanny
Richard Harris
Helena, Lady Hughes
Kilcolgan Premier Bungalows
(Seamus St. George)
Klaus Lindemann & Julia Harris
(St. Margaret's Motors)
madwaxcandles (Box Office)
Elizabeth Perkis
Sally Phillips
Rottingdean Dental Care Ltd.
Rottingdean Parish Council
Rottingdean Village News
Violet Simpson
Jean Talbot
Frances & Christopher Tarr
Nick Tobin
Lee Turner (website)
Harold & Valerie Williams
Lin Bridgeford Aether Bios
Nicky & David Boys
Pat & John Bryant
Colin & Rita Campbell
Lt. Col & Mrs. J. Elliott
Roy & Eileen Fierheller
Marie & Malcolm Hebron
Denise & Trevor Hopper
Yusuf & Anna Horoz
David & Lydia Hunt
Alan & Joy Huntley
Richard & Elizabeth Lamb
Herb & Betty Melville
Carol Ann & Geoff Southgate
John Stephens
Joyce & Adrian Wood
FRIENDS
S. Bachmann & Mr. J. Mandrysz
Mrs. Delysia Balhatchet
Diana Barton
Ken Bodfish & Sue John
Jean Bowen
Heather Butler
Roy & Pauline Butler
Winifred Cameron
Gary & Chris Clamp
Mike & Barbara Coligan
Sue & John Ewbank
Patricia Goode
Michael & Sue Greenhalgh
Mr. & Mrs. M. K. Greenslade
Liz & Roger Hanlon
Barry & Brenda Hinchliff
John & Jennifer Jennings
Patricia Kemp
Ann & John Knox
Margery Lees
David & Sue Medhurst
Derek & Sally Mepham
Eur. Ing. Paul C. Moore
Daphne Read
Sheila & Ivan Segal
Jean Spray & Neil Hamilton
David Steele & Jan Stott
Wray & Jackie Tennant
Prof. Cedric Watts
Max & Marilyn Westland
Valerie Whittle
Maureen Whittingham
Alan Williams
This list of Sponsors, Patrons and Friends is correct as of
January 18, 2016, when the Diary of Events went to press
2016VENUES
St. Margaret’s Church
KIpling Gardens
Bistro Gourmand
Rottingdean Arts LLP
Registered in England and Wales
Partnership number: OC365075
1 Bazehill Road, Rottingdean BN2 7DB
Tel: 01273 300894
[email protected]
www.rottingdeanarts.org.uk
Box Office
Rottingdean Arts Management
Chairman & Artistic Director – Dr. Roy Wales
Vice Chairman – Dr. Christopher Davidson
Accountant – John Jennings FCA
Administrator – Christine Wales
Treasurer – John Bustard
Gill Lake
David Hunt
Brochure design – Heather Burns
Printer – WASP Peacehaven
Rottingdean Arts reserves the right to change the events programme if necessary