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Exhibitions Workshops Events
January - March 2011
The Ropewalk • Barton upon Humber January - March 2011
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o the new look Ropewalk Magazine. In the following pages we bring you a comprehensive guide to the diverse activities that take place within this Grade II listed quarter mile long building. If you like to enjoy the arts passively we have exhibitions and shows to take in or if you want to be more creative there are a variety of workshops to draw out your artistic side. As always at The Ropewalk the emphasis is on bringing quality professional artists to the area for your enjoyment. Exhibitions for the New Year have a very regional feel with contributions from Grimsby’s Abbey Walk Gallery studio artists, North Lincolnshire photographer Stephen Martinson, sculptor Phil Burman and the Lincolnshire Artists Society show works on Paper. If you prefer your art more craft based look out for stunning new works from ceramic artist Emma Rogers in February and the new Hall-Mark Room showcasing quality contemporary prints and collectables. The permanent collection of more than 200 makers in the craft gallery has something for all tastes.
Emma Rodgers - Dancer
Welcome Films start in late January and Barton Film Group has a great selection of new films with an old classic thrown in. The Group is introducing a new prepayment scheme where for £25 in advance you can see all of the season’s films which equates to just over £2 per film. Ropery Hall offers a mixture of old friends and new faces with Martin Simpson, The Wilders, Gwyneth Herbert and Burden of Paradise all returning, no doubt to sell out gigs. New faces to us and well worth a look are Ian Briggs and the Supervampers and Boothby Graffoe. For full details see page 18 Please find all the details overleaf and we hope to see you soon at a gig, an exhibition, a workshop, having lunch in the coffee shop, bringing in a picture to be framed or just to say hello!
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Craft Gallery
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hen The Ropewalk opened ten years ago one of the first ceramicists we showed was a recent graduate from The Wirral called Emma Rodgers. Today Emma is recognised as one of Britain’s leading ceramic sculptors and we pleased to present a selection of her work in the Box Gallery during February as part of our
“Collection” series. Emma’s sculptures of animals and dancers are highly collectable – many of her recent pieces are cast in bronze and to collectors from all over the world. Her subject is approached not with tamed sentimentality (as is often the case) or saccharine blandness, but with its full power and life force. She
is interested in “capturing a moment that conveys grace and poise while simultaneously conveying the physical exertion on the body” Collection: Emma Rodgers Box Gallery February 19 to March 20 Emma will be giving a talk on the opening day - please ask for details.
new jewellery
•Jane Mills• Jane’s work has an unearthed and excavated feel that is indicative of influences from ancient civilisations. •Prices £30 - £150•
•Mandy Nash• Anodised aluminium pendants and brooches, bright, brilliant and colourful. •Prices £18 - £40•
•Louise Tall• Stunning pieces in silver with pearls and semi-precious stones. •Prices £25 - £50•
January - March 2011
Exhibitions
Abbey Walk Gallery at The Ropewalk Two years after Elaine Munson and Gill Gibbon opened Grimsby’s contemporary arts venue, Abbey Walk Gallery, the work of 10 of its resident artists can be seen at The Ropewalk, its counterpart in Barton upon Humber. Their exhibition, Divergence, contains a mix of styles, mediums and artistic experience and is a positive indication and representation of the quality of art produced by Grimsby artists’ delivering an assorted and diverse variety of work including sculpture painting and original prints. “To be invited to take the work of ten resident artists to exhibit at The Ropewalk is a great honour and one that they are very much looking forward too,” said Gill Gibbon who along with Elaine Munson had the vision to set up Abbey Walk. Since the Gallery opened in December 2008 it has gained a reputation for exhibiting a wide variety of artistic media. Its first major Exhibition Out of the Dark, held in September 2010, attracted more than 20,000 visitors eager to see original works of art by artists including Picasso, Dali, Matisse, Miro, Banksy, Ronnie Wood, Andy Warhol, Chris Rhea which had been housed in private collections or hidden from view in storerooms and private galleries. Artspace January 15 - Februry 27
image: Linda Ingham - one of the Abbey Walk resident artists
Shiny, Shiny, Look, Look - one of the featured works in Phil Burman’s exhibition A Field Guide to Depression in Britain and Europe. It is an exhibiton of new 2D and 3D work in a variety of media developed as a series of responses to help record, manage and understand clinical depression. Gallery One March 12 - April 24
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Exhibitions Divergence Abbey Walk Gallery Artspace January 15 - February 27 Standing Tall Stephen Martinson Gallery One January 22 - March 6 Paperworks Lincolnshire Artists’ Society Artspace March 5 - April 17 A Field Guide to Depression in Britain and Europe Phil Burman Gallery One March 12 - April 24
Paperworks This new touring exhibition by the Lincolnshire Artists’ Society showcases the work of some of the finest artists from our region. The Lincolnshire Artists’ Society started life as the Lincoln Drawing Club in 1906 and at present, the society has 150 members. The society holds regular exhibitions at the Usher Gallery, The Collection and other venues across the county. Artspace March 5 - April 17
Standing Tall – Photographs by Stephen Martinson This exhibition celebrates the life and work of Stephen Martinson. His photographs span a wide range of subjects, some project based commercial images and others more personal. His work was regularly published in a variety of magazines including Amateur Photographer, What Digital Camera and Practical Photography; he also carved out a niche as a commercial photographer specialising in the hotel and leisure industries. Standing Tall includes Stephen’s portfolio of work and storyboard ideas which includes some of his award winning images including landscapes and still life – all with his unique way of looking at everyday objects. Stephen’s passion for photography began at school and continued after he was forced to leave Leeds University, where he had been studying architectural engineering, because of a serious illness. His creative background ensured he was never short of ideas, always keeping a sketchbook to note down possible compositions for photos. He found as much inspiration looking at drawings and paintings for his photography as he did other photographer’s work. Stephen died in 2009 at the age of 23 years. All profits from this exhibition will be shared between Leukaemia Research and The Anthony Nolan Trust. Gallery One
January 22 - March 6
January - March 2011
Workshops Regular classes Tutored Life Class with Richard Hatfield £25 / £22 10.30am – 3.30pm For the beginner or a refresher for the more advanced student, Ropewalk tutor Richard Hatfield guides participants through the different techniques involved in drawing from life. 16th January, 27th February, 27th March The Ropewalk Print Group with Tim Needham Wednesdays 1.30pm – 4.30pm £47/42 for 5 sessions For the beginner and the more advanced student, Ropewalk printmaker Tim Needham leads the sessions. Students can work at their own pace with Tim providing tailored advice and demonstrating new techniques. Contact The Ropewalk for details of dates.
Fathom Writers Saturdays 10am – 12pm Costs for classes are £5 members and £10 non members. Subscription is £20 pa. The sessions are aimed at beginners or those who have done some writing and wish to develop their skills. Each month, a guest tutor will look at different styles and aspects of writing, for example - creating convincing characters, choosing a setting and writing effective dialogue. For further details see the Fathom Writers leaflet or visit The Ropewalk website. Patchwork Group The Patchwork Group meet every Tuesday afternoon at The Ropewalk. Sessions are as follows: 12th January – 23rd March Cost: £4 per session or £40 per term. For more information contact The Ropewalk and we will forward your enquiry. Dressmaking and Pattern Cutting with Jane White The morning session is led by the tutor and gives you the opportunity to sample those crucial techniques for a professional finish
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Technician Supported Print Sessions with Angela Lindsley Tuesdays 10 am – 1 pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm Designed for users with some printmaking experience, resident technician Angela is on hand to offer advice and technical support where necessary. Participants can develop their skills and ideas
independently or in discussion with other printmakers. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Contact The Ropewalk for details of dates.
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and fit – this might be the basics for beginners or more advanced cutting and couture techniques for experienced dressmakers. In the afternoon you will be able to explore your skills further by working on a project of your choice with tutor support. 10am - 4pm Second Thursday in the month Maximum of 6 students per session, advance booking and payment is essential. Cost: £35 per session, or £30 each when booking a block of three. To book your place please call Jane White on 07946 648748 or email jane@ uniquecouture.co.uk
Specialist Classes Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th January Two Plate Colour Etching with Christopher Roantree 10.30am – 4.30pm (3.30pm Sunday) £68 / £60* For beginner and/or advanced etchers. Print tutor Chris Roantree will give a two day workshop on two-plate etching for colour and the registration of two images in one print. This workshop intends to bring a new dimension and understanding to the work of practicing print makers. Saturday 5th February Felted Jewellery with Wendy Chan 10.30am – 4.30pm £34 / £30 This day will explore techniques for various components of jewellery felt making such as beads, sushi beads and cords. Using merino wool fibres you can choose to make a corsage, bracelets and many more ideas throughout the day. Suitable for beginners and more experienced feltmakers There will be an additional
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cost of materials of approximately £5-10. You are also welcome to bring your own materials/fibres. Saturday 12th February Fused Glass with Hazel Burnham 10.30am – 4.30pm £34 / £30 Participants will be able to make their own fused glass panel, tile, wall hanging, coaster or jewellery. They will be taught how to cut glass safely and layer it with inclusions and colours to achieve various effects. Two types of glass will be introduced so that the piece produced during the morning will be of a different visual quality to the one made in the afternoon. Materials charge: £34 Saturday 19th February Glass Light catchers with Gill Hobson 10.30am – 4.30pm £34 / £30 Using a variety of coloured glasses, wire, solder, beads and other objects you will design and create your own unique glass artwork. Participants will be introduced to the basic techniques needed to achieve a beautiful and original finished piece, including, glass cutting, copper foiling, soldering, patination and finishing. Students will be encouraged to experiment and build confidence to create their own unique work.
On completion of this workshop, participants will have been introduced to a range of techniques and outcomes that should enable them to move onto larger creative projects in glass if desired. £25 is payable for consumables used during the workshop. Saturday 12th March Collographs with Angela Lindsley 10.30am – 4.30pm £34 / £30 During this introductory course you will learn the versatile techniques of collagraph printmaking. Printing blocks are produced by cutting, tearing and adding DIY materials. This produces both strong and subtle tones. Once you have prepared your plate you will be shown various inking processes to produce rich and vibrant prints. There will be a small charge of £5 - £7 for materials Saturday 19th March Seamless Felted Bags with Wendy Chan 10.30am – 4.30pm £34 / £30 Using merino wool fibres in awonderful array of colours, this workshop will cover the basics in feltmaking. The morning session will allow you to try out some techniques and play with the fibres, and the afternoon of designing and developing your final creation in felt! Suitable for
beginners and more experienced feltmakers. There will be an additional cost of materials of approximately £10-25. You are also welcome to bring your own materials/fibres. Saturday 19th March Verre Eglomise with Gill Hobson 10.30am – 4.30pm £34 / £30 Verre Eglomise is the practice of reverse gilding and painting on glass incorporating gold and silver coloured leaf. In this workshop glass artist Gill Hobson will guide you through all the processes required to create your own stunning gilded pictures on glass, using a range of metal leaf, including gold, silver and copper. All materials are supplied with a choice of frames and image samples to ensure your finished work is truly personal. Two suitable frames are included in the workshop fee with further options available at an additional cost to suit your skills and ambition. Ideal for absolute beginners and an excellent primer for future projects. £25 is payable for consumables used during the workshop. Saturday 26th March Origami Pocket Books with Mandy Keating 10.30am – 4.30pm £34 / £30* Create an unusual yet practical book for storing or displaying photos and other treasures. Mandy Keating will demonstrate how to make decorative pages and covers with wax resist painting. Using paper engineering skills you will produce an unusual and colourful book with pockets on each page. The cost of materials will be £1.50 per person
January - March 2011
Comedy
Boothby Graffoe For many Lincolnshire yellowbellies it is a village with rooftops nestling at the foot of the Lincoln Ridge as you travel along the A607 from Lincoln to the A1 and beyond.
be a little bit different, and Boothby Graffoe certainly is. At six foot four and with a magnetic stage presence, Graffoe simply demands attention. With his booming voice, he wins people over through sheer force of personality
Or is it Boothby Graffoe, the only comedian named after the aforesaid Lincolnshire village. The Ropewalk, no matter how it tried, just did not have the capacity or the contacts to move the whole village to Ropery Hall so it looks as if it’s the human, comedy institution known for his surreal sense of humour who will be gracing the stage on March 19 as part of his The Return of Boothby Graffoe tour. Any comedian who names himself after a village in Lincolnshire is bound to
gig in the 1980s. In this brand new show Boothby is back – with music and his own uniquely warped view of life. Alongside multi-instrumentalist Nick Pynn he will be bringing to life his latest CD, Songs for Dogs, Funerals... and is firmly back where he belongs, showcasing his talent on stage with a hilarious live performance. Following successful shows on Radio 4, writing for Omid Djalilis two award winning BBC series and extensive touring with Canadian super group The Barenaked Ladies, The Ropewalk is delighted to welcome Boothby back to Ropery Hall and back to the world of live performance where he belongs.
Boothby, aka James Martyn Rogers, was born just across the river in Hull but spent much of his youth in Lincolnshire and came upon his stage name driving home from a
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Boothby Graffoe and his band appear at Ropery Hall on March 19. Tickets are £8 in advance and £10 on the door
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Paul Kerensa We all know what Scots think of the English, and English think of the French... Well Dutchmen think Germans are bicycle-thieves, Latvians swear in Russian, and Finns are apparently introverted sauna-lovers. In Paul Kerensa’s new show, Borderline Racist, we also learn that Ukrainians find Latvians quaint, Swedes name Ikea flooring after Danish cities, and Serbs think Croatians are backward illiterates but with good films.
Find out what every nation thinks of their neighbours at Paul’s second show at Ropery Hall on March 11. The British Comedy Award nominee and BBC writer (‘Not Going Out’, ‘Miranda’, ‘Now Show’), hilariously uncovers what every nation thinks of their neighbours, the ending of the ‘Pole, German and Russian’ joke, and why Albanian travel adverts say: “Come travel to Albania, your car has already arrived.” First seen at the 2010 Edingburgh Fringe, there’s a slightly provocative edge to a
title like Borderline Racist but the title, in fact, refers to the fact that he’s going to explore the national stereotypes that most countries have of their neighbours armed with a atlas and a cross-section of various European nationalities. The result is skip through jokes that have, until now, remained a mystery to those outside the nations concerned. Paul Kerensa appears at Ropery Hall on March 11 . Tickets are £8 in advance and £10 on the door
January - March 2011
Film
Jan 20 7.30pm Inception (12a)
£4
2010 148 mins Dir. Christopher Nolan. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page
In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job till date, Inception.
Jan 27 7.30pm Passchendaele (15)
Feb 16 2.30pm/6.30pm £4/£2 Despicable Me (U) 2010
£4
2008 114mins Dir. Paul Gross. Starring Paul Gross, Caroline Dhavernas and Joe Dinicol
The lives of a troubled veteran, his nurse girlfriend and a naive boy intersect first in Alberta and then in Belgium during the bloody World War I battle of Passchendaele.
Feb 3 7.30pm £4 Made in Dagenham (15) 2010 113mins Dir. Nigel Cole. Starring Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins, Daniel Mays
A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination
95mins Dir. Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud. Starring Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand.
Feb 10 7.30pm £4 Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (12a)
2010 133mins Dir. Oliver Stone. Starring Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin.
As the global economy teeters on the brink of disaster, a young Wall Street trader partners with disgraced former Wall Street corporate raider Gordon Gekko on a mission to alert the financial community to the coming doom.
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When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds himself profoundly changed by the growing love.
Feb 17 7.30pm Red (12a)
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2010 111mins Dir. Robert Schwentke. Starring Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, John Malkovich.
When his idyllic life is threatened by a high-tech assassin, former black-ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team in a last ditch effort to survive.
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New season of films at Ropery Hall
Feb 24 7.30pm The American (15)
£4
2010 115mins Dir.Anton Corbijn. Starring George Clooney, Irina Björklund, Thekla Reuten.
March 17 7.30pm Burke and Hare (15)
2010 90mins Dir. John Landis. Starring Simon Pegg, Tim Curry, Isla Fisher.
Clooney plays the titular character, an assassin, who after a job in Sweden takes to the Italian countryside to lie low for a while.
A black comedy about two 19th century grave robbers who find a lucrative business providing cadavers for an Edinburgh medical school
March 3 7.30pm £4 The Social Network (12a)
March 24 7.30pm Africa United (12a)
2010 120mins Dir. David Fincher. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Rooney Mara, Bryan Barter
A story about the founders of the social-networking website, Facebook: On an autumn night in 2003, Harvard undergraduate and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication.
£4
March 10 7.30pm Duck Soup (U)
1933 68mins Dir. Leo McCarey. Starring Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx.
£4
This classic Marx Brothers movie sees Groucho as Rufus T. Firefly, president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia who declares war on neighbouring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale
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2010 88mins Dir. Debs Gardner-Paterson. Starring Eriya Ndayambaje, Emmanuel Jal, Leleti Khumalo
The extraordinary story of three Rwandan kids who walk 3000 miles to the Soccer World Cup in South Africa. Using a sack load of ingenuity and sass (and a World Cup wall chart for a map), our pint-sized protagonists set off through the endless horizons of Africa in pursuit of an unlikely dream.
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Theatre
The Return of Sherlock Holmes With original music by Simon Slater and directed by Gareth Armstrong, Roger Llewellyn brings his oneman show to Ropery Hall on February 12. Tickets £8/10 otd “I’ve always been fairly indifferent to Doyle’s famous detective, I can take him or leave him, but I was totally spellbound by Llewellyn’s performance in this masterpiece of theatre. It is faultless & of the highest pedigree. Davies’ superb script & the deft direction from Gareth Armstrong contribute to an electrifying exhibition of theatrical art : this is not merely highly recommended, it should be compulsory viewing.” - BBC Arts Review
Panto at Ropery Hall
Following on from Roger Llewellyn’s successful visit to The Ropery Hall with Sherlock Holmes... the Death and Life he returns with his other acclaimed production: Sherlock Holmes … the Last Act ! In this latest performance written by David Stuart Davies, the world’s greatest fictional detective confronts the most complex case of all… his own psyche.
It explores the mind of the real man – not ‘the thinking machine’ -, a passionate and secretive man, with a cutting sense of humour. Stripping away his infamous clinical façade, Holmes reveals unexpected fears and weaknesses. “Roger Llewellyn precisely embodies Sherlock, Conan Doyle would have approved” - Time Out, London
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South Bank Players present…Strictly Cinderella January 13,14, 7.30 pm January 15 2.30pm & 7.30pm £5/£4 conc Strictly Cinderella is an up to date version of this classic pantomime, yet still maintains the traditional humour, slapstick and audience participation we all have come to love and expect as part of our festive fun. Add to this, the energy and vibrancy injected into the show by the younger members and you can expect an evening of traditional fun.
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Activities for young people
Freehand Theatre When Freehand Theatre first performed at Ropery Hall in November 2008 its version of the well-loved children’s story, Little Red Riding Hood, was breathtaking.
“Little Red….You Know Who!” used visual effects, inventive puppetry and original music to weave a magical story which was enjoyed in equal measure by children and parents alike. Now the children’s charity ST-ART looks set to bring the magic back to the February half term when the theatre company return once again, this time with their interpretation of Goldilocks and The Three Bears. “Who’s Been Sitting in My Chair” is a delightful and playful interpretation of Goldilocks – a story that’s not too big yet not too small – in
fact, it’s just right! Mind you, telling this story is not so easy when it’s wintertime and the bears won’t wake up – Zzzzzzzzz. What do bears dream about? But Spring puts a spring in everyone’s steps and one little girl with golden hair is always a step ahead. And when Small Bear gets lost, everyone has to go on a bear hunt! With original music, this play is for everyone who can count to three – especially if you’re aged 3 to 7! The performance takes place on February 15 and to make sure that no-one is disappointed there are two performances, one at 11am and the second at 2pm. Tickets £4/U16 £3
ST-ART
ST-ART provides quality art activities for young people aged 5 – 13 yrs across North Lincolnshire during the holidays. Activities usually take place in Village Halls, Community Centres and local schools across the region. During February half term ST-ART will be offering a week of activities loosely based around the Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story The week kicks off with a “Make Your Own Stool” workshop, followed by a performance of ‘Who’s Been sitting in My Chair’ by Freehand Theatre. Other activities to look out for include Clay Bowls and Bear Masks. For further details log on to www.st-art.co.uk
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Music
Gwyneth Herbert Barely a year after leaving university, singer Gwyneth Herbert was discovered, signed, and hyped as a young jazz sensation - a “British Norah Jones”. And her love of music is not surprising. She was born into a musical family, Herbert was raised in the south of Engand and began playing the piano at the age of three, achieving Grade 5 by the time she was nine years old and achieving Grade Eight on the French horn by the age of 15. Her childhood was surrounded by music thanks to both her parents so when she went to Durham University it is not surprising to learn that music still played an important part in her life. Meeting up with fellow student Will Rutter the duo soon became regulars on the north-east jazz circuit with their duo, Black Coffee, and after graduation moved to London to chance their arm on the music circuit. The rest, as they say, is history. Still in her late 20s. her latest mini-album, Clangers and Mash, was released at the back end of last year to rave reviews. Not surprisingly she is now one of the most talked-about
voices on the jazz circuit and is at the vanguard of a new generation of young jazz and folk influenced singersongwriters. Her songs are touching, powerful and her voice a thing of rare beauty. An assured performer who fully deserves the accolades being thrown at her. This will be the third time that Gwyneth has appeared at Ropery Hall. Surely that in itself is a recommendation to
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come along and see just how good she is. After all she has opened the London Jazz Festival ……… it was only a matter of time before she found Ropery Hall. Gwyneth Herbert plays Ropery Hall on February 19. Tickets £10/12 otd.
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Ian Briggs and The Supervampers
Those of a certain vintage will still remember Alexis Korner who in his different guises was often referred to as the founding father of British Blues. Now someone who was inspired by the blues of that era and is now himself described as one of the finest blues harmonica players in the world, Ian Briggs, is bringing his own brand of blues to Ropery Hall on January 29.
playing at Eel Pie Island, The Crawdaddy Club and the L’Auberge Coffee Bar – what names to conjure with! Ian and the Supervampers have been together now for 15 years and it is not surprising that Ian along with Andy Christie on guitar, Chris Harris on bass and Dave Sheen on drums and vocals are now known as one of the top UK blues bands.
Ian and his group The Supervampers credits Alexis, and more particularly his blues harmonica player Cyril Davis, as the early inspirations which have led to a career spreading over more than 40 years.
They regularly appear at festivals and venues across the UK and Ireland and recent performances have included The Gloucester International Blues Festival, Forest of Dean Festival, Cork Jazz Festival, The Wallingford Blues Festival and The Exeter Vibraphonic Festival.
He has been playing the harmonica since he was a teenager and readily cites his early inspirations as Cyril Davies and the artists (and legends) he saw
“I began playing the harmonica at the age of fourteen and was inspired to start playing blues harmonica when I first heard Cyril Davies playing with Alexis
Korner during the early sixties,” said Ian. “I went on to play with various bands over the years and despite earning my main source of income outside the music industry, have always maintained a strong interest in the music. I have been a full-time professional player since I sold my restaurant business in June 2001.” Described as a real blues played with total commitment you’ve got to be at one of Ian’s gigs to hear just how good his music really is – and don’t take our word for it. Ian has recorded and toured with many artists over the years, including Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake and Savoy Brown asa well as playing with the legendary Yardbirds which featured one Eric Clapton at the time. Ian Briggs and The Supervampers play Ropery Hall on January 29. Tickets £10/12 otd.
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Simon Mayor and Hilary James Across Britain from Shetland to Sark and across the glove from Vancouver to Singapore, Simon Mayor and Hilary James have brought their special blend of dazzling musicianship and humour. They’ve lost count of the number of air and road miles they’ve clocked up over the last few years, but with the twin passports of Hilary’s ‘wonderfully, honey-dripping voice’ and Simon’s standing as one of the world’s most renowned mandolinists - in any genre - they’ve taken on an impressive and diverse array of international engagements from Vancouver Folk Festival and The Stephen Leacock Humour Festival (Canada) to Rudoldstat World Music Festival (Germany) and guesting at the Classical Mandolin Society of America.
of it. Both highly talented guitarists, Hilary is also an occasional step-dancer and arguably one of Berkshire’s greatest mandobass players, Simon a dazzling fiddler. With a repertoire easily crossing from traditional ballads to blues, Berlioz, classical mandolin showstoppers and some of their own notorious comic songs, it’s all wrapped up in a hugely entertaining stage show and some of the driest humour this side of Humph. They have an ability to combine a truly diverse array
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of talents into a hugely entertaining stage show which slides easily from a beautifully evocative Irish ballad into a mandolin and guitar version of Handel’s Arrival of the Queen of Sheba and then gets their audience singing one of their own notorious comic songs. Hilary’s elegant singing easily crosses the great musical divides from Celtic ballads to the blues and Berlioz and she is also renowned for an unlikely taste in bass instruments – she might turn up with her giant mandobass or a slimline semi-acoustic double bass and can accompany Simon on guitar on anything from bluegrass to Vivaldi. Simon stands out as a guitarist and fiddler but as one of the world’s foremost manolinists and composers for that instrument he receives an ever increasing number of invitations to play and teach at festivals and conventions. Serious stuff - but don’t take it seriously! Simon Mayor and Hilary James play Ropery Hall on March 4. Tickets £10/12 otd
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Direct from Kansas City... Mark Keable of mtm promotions again provides a potent mix of the old and the new in his upcoming programme of music events at Ropery Hall. The return of The Wilders on February 11 is particular highlight. The Wilders played at Ropery Hall a year ago on a Tuesday night to a large enthusiastic crowd and they make a swift return by popular demand. Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri they feature guitar, dobro, banjo and old-time fiddle and play harddriving honky tonk songs of love and heartbreak with a passing nod to Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. “They generate the kind of tunes that should by rights leave vapour trails”. The Scotsman
Music at Ropery Hall Ian Briggs and The Supervampers The Wilders Martin Simpson Trio Gwyneth Herbert Burden of Paradise Hilary James & Simon Mayor The Believers Chris Difford and his imaginary friends
January 29 February 11 February 18 February 19 February 25 March 4 March 18 March 26
8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm
£10/12 otd £13/15 otd £15/17 otd £10/12 otd £13/15 otd £10/12 otd £10/12 otd £14/16 otd
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22 - March 6 • Gallery One • Standing Tall • Stephen Martinson Two plate colour etching
Chris Roantree
10.30 - 4.30 £68/£60
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Inception (12a)
7.30pm
£4
27
Passchendaele (15)
7.30pm
£4
13, 14, 15
Strictly Cinderella #
7.30pm (+ 2.30pm Sat)
£4
29
Ian Briggs
8pm
£10/£12otd
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ebruary
exhibitions
until 27 • Artspace • Divergence • Abbey Walk Gallery until March 6 • Gallery One • Standing Tall • Stephen Martinson Felted Jewellery
Wendy Chan
10.30 - 4.30 £34/£30
12
Fused Glass
Hazel Burham
10.30 - 4.30 £34/£30
19
Glass Light Catchers
Gill Hobson
10.30 - 4.30 £34/£30
3
Made in Dagenham (15)
7.30pm
£4
10
Wall St. - Money Never Sleeps (15)
7.30pm
£4
16
Despicable Me (U)
2.30pm & 6.30pm
£4/£2
17
Red (12a)
7.30pm
£4
24
The American (15)
7.30pm
£4
12
Sherlock Holmes
7.30pm
£8/£10otd
15
Who’s Been Sitting in My Chair?
11am & 2pm
£4/£2
The Wilders ¤
8pm
£13/£15otd
Martin Simpson Trio ¤
8pm
£15/£17otd
Gwyneth Herbert
8pm
£10/£12otd
Burden of Paradise
8pm
£13/£15otd
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music
5
films
theatre
workshops
19 - March 20 • Box Gallery • Collection: Emma Rodgers
11
music
29 & 30
films
theatre
workshops
15 - February 27 • Artspace • Divergence • Abbey Walk Gallery
exhibitions
J
D
iary January to March 2011
M
arch
exhibitions
5 - April 17 • Artspace • Paperworks • Lincolnshire Artists Society 12 - April 24 • Gallery One • A Field Guide to Depression • Phil Burman Collagraphs
Angela Lindsley
10.30 - 4.30 £34/£30
19
Seamless Felted Bags
Wendy Chan
10.30 - 4.30 £34/£30
19
Verre Eglomise
Gill Hobson
10.30 - 4.30 £34/£30
10
Duck Soup (U)
7.30pm
£4
17
Burke & Hare (15)
7.30pm
£4
24
Africa United (12a)
7.30pm
£4
6
Too Fast •
7.30pm
£4/£3 conc
11
Paul Kerensa
8pm
£8/£10otd
12
Frank & Ferdinand •
7.30pm
£4/£3 conc
19
Boothby Graffoe
8pm
£8/£10otd
4
Hilary James & Simon Mayor
8pm
£10/£12otd
8pm
£10/£12otd
8pm
£14/£16otd
The Believers ¤
18
Chris Difford ¤
26
All Films ¤ # •
music
12
films
theatre/comedy
workshops
until March 20 • Box Gallery • Collection: Emma Rodgers
Barton Film Group mtm promotions South Bank Players Duckegg Theatre
Chris Difford The Believers
Martin Simpson Burden of Paradise
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The Ropewalk
T
he Ropewalk is a regionally acclaimed centre for the arts housing galleries, sculpture garden, coffee shop, and Ropery Hall - a venue for live music, theatre and cinema within a Grade II listed former rope factory. Other facilities include: a printmaking workshop; artists’ studios; meeting rooms available for outside lets and a picture framing department. Admission Free Galleries Open: Monday – Saturday 10am -5pm Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm The Ropewalk is on one level with good wheelchair access; we are a 5 minute walk from the Barton Transport Interchange with half-hourly buses to Hull and Scunthorpe and a 2-hourly rail service to Grimsby and the wider rail network.
Directions
We are well signposted from the A15. Just follow the brown signs... Exit the A15 at J.3 and take the A1077 into Barton (Ferriby Road). Turn left at mini roundabout at the bottom of the hill and follow the road round to the next mini roundabout and turn left again. Follow the one-way system through Castledyke West and get in the left-hand lane. Turn left at the junction opposite the railway station, then take the first right off Waterside Road onto Maltkiln Road. For The Ropewalk Galleries turn left into Tesco’s car park where you will find us in the far left corner. There is ample free car parking adjacent to the building. .For Ropery Hall, follow the road round to the Waters’ Edge park gates and then left into the car park. Please park at the end of the car park nearest Ropery Hall then walk to the first set of doors at the side of the building. For Sat Navs users please input DN18 5JR which will lead you straight to Waters’ Edge Car Park.
Ropery Hall
The Venue is a small community venue with a capacity of around 120. For small music nights seating is cabaret-style; for all other performances it is theatre-style and seating is not numbered. Please ensure that you arrive in good time if you wish to be seated together. There is a fully licenced bar at all performances. Doors open half an hour before the start of performances.
How To Book
Tickets are available: In Person at The Ropewalk. Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm (4pm Sundays). By Telephone. Reserve your tickets for 5 days before collection or pay by credit or debit card. (An additional charge of £1 is applied) Online at www.roperyhall.co.uk
The Ropewalk•Maltkiln Road•Barton upon Humber.•North Lincolnshire•DN18 5JT•t: 01652 660380•f: 01652 637495•e: info@the-ropewalk.co.uk•www.the-ropewalk.co.uk Ropewalk Contemporary Art & Craft is the trading name for the Waterside Artists’ Co-operative Limited reg no 3820744
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