CAB ARE T COM E DY MU S I C T HEATRE
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[show starts 7pm]
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We’re very excited that Miss-Leading Ladies, starring the sensational Ria Jones and Ceri Dupree, will run in the Studio for almost the entire month of August. Expect glamorous costumes and show stopping numbers galore, the perfect show for a summer evening. Then a star of a very different kind, David Baddiel, brings us his hilarious and thought provoking observations on life in a brand new work-in-progress at the beginning of September. The Other Mozart follows in mid-September, telling the true yet untold story of Nannerl Mozart, sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It has been a huge success in New York and across Europe – celebrated for its striking design and fascinating story. Following this, acclaimed drummer Pedro Segundo brings us his first solo project, Matt Forde returns with his wildly popular Political Party, Sue Kelvin presents the life and songs of Bette Midler and Mark Billingham joins forces with My Darling Clementine for a night of crime fiction and country music in The Other Half. In October Jonathan Reid Gealt returns for the release of his new album Whatever I Want It To Be, Stuart Matthew Price celebrates the songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber and, following two sell out performances as part of the London Festival of Cabaret, Jamie Parker is back with a celebration of the great composer Frank Loesser. In the week leading up to Halloween, Butterfly bring us an exciting addition to lunchtime theatre with a re-telling of the ultimate gothic tale, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and we end the month with the world stage premiere of The Phantom Raspberry Blower by the iconic Spike Milligan. You can find further details of all of these shows – and many more – in the pages of this brochure. All in all we’ve got a very busy and exciting autumn ahead of us and I hope to see and speak to many of you in the St. James Studio soon.
James Albrecht Creative Director
Aria Entertainment in association with St. James Theatre Productions presents
STARRING
RIA JONES AND
CERI DUPREE
Wednesday 5 - Saturday 30 August | £20 / £25
A SIBLING SMASH celebrating the much-loved leading ladies of a bygone era. From Ethel Merman to Doris Day, Marlene Dietrich to Danny La Rue, to name but a few. “Showstopping siblings proving why there is nothing misleading about their family talent in a show packed with songs, pizzazz and bags of heart.” Leicester Mercury
AUG - SEPT 16th - 7th
WILL MARTIN IN CONCERT Sunday 16 August 2.30pm | £25 / £30 With guest artist Chloë Agnew Will Martin returns to the West End, with songs from his charttopping recordings, and his latest international projects. Do not miss this one and only opportunity to see Will perform in the UK this year. “Refreshingly real, transcending seemingly limitless raw ability” New Zealand Press Association
DAVID BADDIEL: WORK IN PROGRESS Wednesday 2 - Saturday 5 September £12.50 Following his critically acclaimed return to the stage with Fame: Not The Musical which was described as “very funny and thought-provoking” Daily Telegraph, “hilarious and weirdly moving” Guardian and “insightful, illuminating and extremely funny” Evening Standard, David Baddiel makes his debut at the St. James with a limited run of this work-in-progress version of his new one man show.
LUNCHTIME THEATRE CHARACTER SOLOS AT LUNCHTIME Thursday 3 & Friday 4 September 1pm | £8 / £10 Character Solos returns with several magical pieces, written and performed by each actor. Originally ‘Solos’ were created after training with Master Teacher Yat Malmgren. Room One presents lunchtime with old and new characters, directed by James Kemp, inheritor of Malmgren’s work.
SUNDAY IN THE APARTMENT Sunday 6 September 2pm £25 A showcase of Australian talent - part cabaret, part chat show… totally entertaining! Join Aussie icon Nick Hardcastle as he introduces some of Australia’s most talented established and emerging artists, for an intimate afternoon’s entertainment with a twist.
MATT FORDE’S SPORTS PARTY Monday 7 September £12.50 / £15 Sports-mad comedian and talkSPORT presenter Matt Forde hosts a brand new comedy chat show featuring some of the biggest professional names in sport as well as celebrity fans and officials. “A first class comic” Guardian
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Tuesday 8 - Saturday 19 September £17.50 / £20 The Other Mozart is the true and untold story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer - who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history. The Other Mozart is based on facts, stories and lines pulled directly from the Mozart family’s humorous and heart-breaking letters. Nominated for 2015 Drama Desk Awards, Off-Broadway Alliance Awards and 8 NY Innovative Theatre Awards. “Strikingly beautiful…Ms Milo’s Nannerl is charming and funny… excellent sound design” New York Times “The Other Mozart is the most dynamic, theatrical, and moving one woman show I have ever seen…This show is the height of theatrical achievement” Theatre is Easy “The big stars of experimental theatre” Wall Street Journal Music composed by Nathan Davis, Phyllis Chen and Wolfgang A. Mozart Directed by Isaac Byrne Designed by Magdalena Dabrowska and Miodrag Guberinic
SEPTEMBER 20th to 23rd
APPLETON Sunday 20 September | £50 The Dutch-German Groove Jazz band Appleton takes a bow with its latest programme to perhaps the greatest pop icons of all time: The Beatles. In refined and improvised jazz arrangements, centred around a three-piece horn section and singer Barbara Drennan and Caroll Vanwelden, the band presents its very own selection of Beatles classics. This is a charity event, raising money in aid of the Helen Bamber Foundation.
CLASSICAL KICKS: BACH, HOT JAZZ AND WHISKEY Monday 21 September £20 / £25 Pianist James Pearson and his trio celebrate the Dixieland style of jazz against the glorious polyphony of J.S Bach. Author and journalist Alice Lascelles will be interspersing the band’s musical explorations with anecdotes and recipes from her newly published book Ten Cocktails; The Art of Convivial Drinking (Salt Yard Book co.). “Genre-bending” Classical Music Magazine
THE REMAINS OF TOM LEHRER (PERFORMED BY ADAM KAY) Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 September £17.50 / £20 For two nights only, Adam Kay (The Now Show, Amateur Transplants) premieres his contemporary take on Tom Lehrer’s brilliantly acerbic songbook, from pigeon poisoning to masochistic tango via nuclear oblivion. “Filthy at best, depraved at worst. Great, guilty fun.” Daily Telegraph
S E P T- O C T 24th - 2nd THE LATIN MIX Thursday 24 September £18 / £22 Emily Saunders returns to St. James following her recent sell-out performance for an exciting evening of The Latin Mix, with special guests creating a vibrant ‘Mix’ – Latin tunes with a London twist. Spirited grooves, driving basslines, sultry ballads led by Emily, a vocalist and band leader with 4 star reviews, broadcast on BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, XFM & JazzFM. “Absolutely brilliant” Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio2
SOLO SEGUNDO Friday 25 September £17.50 / £20 Pedro Segundo is one of the most in-demand percussionists and drummers on the international circuit. 2015 sees the launch of his first solo project Solo Segundo. This is an enthralling 75 minutes of live, uninhibited solo drums and percussion - challenging, surprising and unique.
RE:ACT PURE IMAGINATION Saturday 26 September £7.50 / £10 RE:act brings together four emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within Leslie Bricusse’s Pure Imagination. Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick fire speed and performed on the stage of St. James Studio, these impulsive pieces will then be followed by a conversation with an established theatre creative and there will be the opportunity for both emerging and established artists to meet post-show to further discuss ideas.
DAVID BEDELLA AND FRIENDS Sunday 27 September £20 / £25 Continuing his monthly Sunday night residency, Olivier award winner David Bedella hosts an evening of laughter, song, gossip and chat; featuring a live band and his many celebrity friends from the worlds of film, television, Broadway and the West End. “Ferociously charming, witty and possessing the mellifluous voice, Bedella weaves a magic on stage that allows his guests to shine.” Paul Vale, Musical Theatre Review
BUTTERFLY PRESENTS: LUNCHTIME THEATRE Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October 1pm £10 / £12 After a successful Summer of touring productions across the UK and Germany, to caves and castles, woodlands and even aboard a fleet of boats. Butterfly Theatre are back at St. James to delight audiences once again with their bite-sized lunchtime theatre. Butterfly’s unique brand of theatre offers you the chance to leave your desk and reclaim your lunch hour. Bring your sandwiches with you! Show to be announced. “Small, perfectly formed and not a second too long.” The Public Reviews “I would highly recommend going to Butterfly lunchtime theatre to have a real laugh… exuberant and entertaining.” WhatsOnStage
S E P T- O C T 28th- 7th
JONAH HAUER-KING Monday 28 September £15 / £17.50 Singer and actor Jonah HauerKing has played at some of the most famous clubs all over London and Paris. His eclectic influences, ranging from Jeff Buckley and Tracey Chapman to Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone and Chet Baker, have mixed to create a sound rooted in Jazz and Blues, whilst maintaining a hint of Rock n Roll.
THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDE Wednesday 30 September £12.50 / £15 Matt Forde (as seen on Jon Richardson Grows Up, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats and This Week) hosts a comedy night combining topical stand-up and a big interview with a political heavyweight. A celebration of politics with “a first class comic” (Guardian).
CHRISTINE BOVILL: THE SENTENCE THAT I SERVE Thursday 1 October £17.50 / £20 Scottish chanteuse makes a return visit to St. James to showcase her new album. Performed with her band The Strange Blue Dreams, this is a Roots affair, stirring in the tangle of Vintage Pop, Chanson and Americana. “I wasn’t prepared for the effect her voice would have on me.” Sunday Times
BETTE MIDLER AND ME Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October £19 / £23 West End diva Sue Kelvin takes a roller-coaster ride through the life and songs of the Divine Miss M, with Tony Award winning Sarah Travis. Includes an outrageous three minute puppet show version of Beaches. Simply divine!
PETER CAULFIELD PRESENTS Sunday 4 October £20 / £25 After a sell-out gig last year Peter Caulfield Presents is back with a stripped back acoustic set including special guest singers from the West End and his resident band. This is a music lovers night, jam packed full of tunes and talent - not to be missed!
MARK BILLINGHAM AND MY DARLING CLEMENTINE PRESENT THE OTHER HALF Wednesday 7 October £15 / £17.50 In a rundown Memphis bar, Marcia – a washed-up Vegas showgirl – works double shifts and reflects on her single doomed shot at happiness, while her customers tell the stories of their own troubled lives. Tales of lust, loss…and murder. A unique collaboration between the leading lights of crime fiction and country music, an original story by bestselling crime writer Mark Billingham soundtracked by the powerful and poignant songs of acclaimed Americana duo My Darling Clementine. “A convincing world of barflies, peeling paint and characters on bar stools with very dark secrets.” BBC Radio 4 Front Row
OCTOBER 8th- 15th
JOHN ETHERIDGE AND VIMALA ROWE Thursday 8 October | £15 / £17.50 Legendary guitarist John Etheridge joins forces with sensational new vocal star Vimala Rowe for an evening of solos and duos, highlighting guitar artistry and passionately soulful vocals with influences from Indian Classical to Jazz and earthy blues. “John Etheridge demonstrates awesome authority every time he touches the guitar.” Guardian
THE SONGS OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FT. STUART MATTHEW PRICE AND GUESTS Friday 9 October £20 / £25 Critically acclaimed West End performer Stuart Matthew Price returns to the St. James Studio for a series of one night concerts celebrating the work of the greatest living composers of musical theatre. Joined by special guests, you’ll hear all your favourites with a few extra surprises.
JAMIE SINGS LOESSER Saturday 10 October £25 / £30 Jamie Parker presents a celebration of the great composer and lyricist, Frank Loesser. With guest vocalist Deborah Crowe, Jamie rediscovers rare and unreleased gems by the master songsmith who brought us Guys and Dolls, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying and many more. “Parker put me in mind of a young Frank Sinatra.” Daily Telegraph
WHATEVER I WANT IT TO BE: JONATHAN REID GEALT Sunday 11 October £25 / £30 American singer/songwriter, Jonathan Reid Gealt, returns to London for a one night only concert to celebrate the upcoming release of his 3rd studio album, Whatever I Want It To Be, joined by an array of West End performers. “If his debut CD is any indication, then it’s evident Jonathan’s music will be entertaining and inspiring us for years to come.” New York Theatre - Entertainment
STEVE NIEVE Monday 12 October £20 / £25 Special magic occurs when Steve Nieve is let loose on the piano. Expect intimate stories of Steve’s adventures with Elvis Costello and a heart-in-mouth display of piano virtuosity and melodic inventiveness. “After playing 34 years with me… it’s a surprise to discover these tunes revisited by my friend, never too close to the ‘model’ and never so far from the spirit.” Elvis Costello
THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF GEORGE SHEARING Thursday 15 October £19 / £23 George Shearing, an award winning jazz pianist with a unique style of swing, bop and modern classics, created hit singles such as Lullaby of Birdland, Pick yourself up and September in the Rain. Simon Brown’s quintet return to St. James to present those distinctive Shearing voicings. “Great arrangements from Simon Brown - the master.” Jazzwise
OCTOBER 16th- 25th LOOKING FOR LANSBURY Friday 16 & Saturday 17 October £22.50 / £27.50 She’s a star of stage and screen, and the face of beloved shows from Mame to Murder She Wrote. But beneath the glamorous façade lies a tale of struggle and perseverance. On the occasion of her 90th birthday, Fiona-Jane Weston discovers what made Angela Lansbury the icon we know today.
HHHH “Performed with charm and wit. Weston imparts intriguing nuggets of information at every step.” The Times
THE BEN COX BAND Monday 19 October £12.50 / £15 Ben Cox has a voice that is absolutely mesmerising, described by Ian Shaw as “drenched in Soul and Swing”. This hot young band sold out Cheltenham and Scarborough Jazz festivals in 2015 return to the Studio with songs from This Waiting Game. Expect beautiful music. “Ben Cox possesses a voice drenched in soul and swing that sounds like nobody else. He is a cracking songwriter and collaborator, a true talent.” Ian Shaw
MATT FORDE’S SPORTS PARTY Tuesday 20 October £12.50 / £15 Sports-mad comedian and talkSPORT presenter Matt Forde hosts a brand new comedy chat show featuring some of the biggest professional names in sport as well celebrity fans and officials. “A first class comic” Guardian
FINGERSNAP Thursday 22 & Friday 23 October £20 / £25 After a host of sell out shows, London duo Fingersnap return to their favourite London venue following the success of their single, Blackbirds, in summer 2014 – “The most gorgeous song I’ve ever heard” Michael Ball. The popular duo generates a joyous, haunting ambience with original material, astute covers. Don’t Miss. “Stunning” Richard Madeley
GREAT BRITISH SONGBOOK Saturday 24 October £20 / £25 Following his critically acclaimed West End concerts at the London Hippodrome, Ross Leadbeater celebrates the phenomenal music of the Great British Songbook. From Ivor Novello to Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lionel Bart to Leslie Bricusse with Elton John, Queen and even some Gilbert & Sullivan – this is a not-tobe missed opportunity to experience the massive hits and forgotten gems. “An entertaining evening” BBC Radio 2
GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY Sunday 25 October 2pm | £15 / £17.50 Agony aunt and best-selling author Virginia Ironside, explains why unlimited free drugs, fun funerals, grandchildren and sex – or, even better, no sex – make growing old one of the best times of your life. Honest, irreverent…an absolute delight. “The label ‘stand-up’ has been attached to this show but Ironside is far wiser and kindlier than a nightclub comic.” Spectator
OCTOBER 25th - 30th DAVID BEDELLA AND FRIENDS Sunday 25 October £20 / £25 Continuing his monthly Sunday night residency, Olivier award winner David Bedella hosts an evening of laughter, song, gossip and chat; featuring a live band and his many celebrity friends from the worlds of film, television, Broadway and the West End. “Ferociously charming, witty and possessing the mellifluous voice, Bedella weaves a magic on stage that allows his guests to shine” Paul Vale, Musical Theatre Review
LUNCHTIME THEATRE MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 September | 1pm Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 September | 12pm & 1pm £10 / £12 Mary Shelley leads us through her story of an ambitious scientist playing God and abandoning his hideous creation, stitched together from robbed graves, to a cold, cruel world. Desperate for love and driven by revenge, Frankenstein’s creature sets off after his creator, leaving a trail of death and destruction in his wake. Putting truthful, responsive acting at the heart of their work, Butterfly’s aim is to make alive theatre that make audiences feel something real moment to moment. They bring well known, much loved texts to life in an honest, engaging and funny manner. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a 45 minute performance inspired from Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel. Bring your sandwiches with you as this is a perfect way to spend your lunch hour! “I would highly recommend going to Butterfly lunchtime theatre to have a real laugh… exuberant and entertaining.” WhatsOnStage
CLEVELAND WATKISS ALBUM LAUNCH Monday 26 October £17.50 / £20 Virtuoso vocalist, actor and composer Cleveland Watkiss presents the album launch of Song Diasporas. His album explores the idea of taking music from various cultures and reinventing them through the art of improvisation. The songs and themes may be familiar, but as they are presented differently every time they are performed, this is not to be missed. “Best Male Jazz Singer in Britain” Evening Standard
MAKE THE CUT Tuesday 27 October £12.50 / £15 Make The Cut is the hottest new competition for actors and writers! The UKs most talented emerging artists go head to head in a series of rounds in front of a voting audience and an industry panel. The question is who will Make The Cut? “Such a fantastic event to have been created, really enjoyable evening.” Judge – Independent Talent Agency
THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDE Wednesday 28 October £12.50 / £15 Matt Forde (as seen on Jon Richardson Grows Up, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats and This Week) hosts a comedy night combining topical stand-up and a big interview with a political heavyweight. A celebration of politics with “a first class comic” (Guardian).
OCTOBER 29th - 31st
THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON Thursday 29 October £19 / £23 Duke Ellington was the greatest composer, pianist and bandleader for over 50 years. His jazz themes including It don’t mean a thing and Take the A Train are classics in the jazz repertoire. Ellington was a giant among giants. A UK award winning jazz great Alan Barnes leads his all star quintet to play Ellington’s music. “Alan plays with so much passion and energy.” Guardian
THE PHANTOM RASPBERRY BLOWER Friday 30 October Charity Performance (prices TBC) Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November £22.50 / £25 A world stage premier. Originally conceived and written by Spike Milligan and intended as a ‘one-off special’ to reunite the legendary Goons it was rewritten by Spike and Ronnie Barker for TV’s The Two Ronnies. Comedy and chaos ensue when a lone madman stalks the streets of London, bringing discomfort and disgust to respectable citizens throughout the city, in a most despicable way!
“The St. James Studio is absolutely my favourite cabaret venue in London” Mark Shenton
COMING SOON
INTERNATIONAL SINGING STAR CLAIRE MARTIN Friday 13 November
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF CLIFFORD BROWN WITH FREDDIE GAVITA Saturday 14 November
EMBRACEABLE ELLA FEATURING JOANNA EDEN Sunday 15 November
THE TOM GREEN SEPTET Monday 16 November
MASTERS OF MAINSTREAM WITH DEREK NASH Tuesday 17 November
SOLO SEGUNDO LUNCHTIME SHOW & WORKSHOP Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 November
WORDTHEATRE PRESENTS: AND ALL THAT JAZZ… Wednesday 18 November
THE MUSIC OF HORACE SILVER WITH CHRIS INGHAM Thursday 19 November
SOLO SEGUNDO | 7pm GABRIELLE DUCOMBLE | 9pm Friday 20 November
THE WONDERFUL MUSIC OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG Saturday 21 November
TO THE SURFACE WITH DORIAN FORD AND TIM MAGUIRE | 1pm PEPI LEMER’S BACK2FRONT | 7pm Sunday 22 November
COME TOGETHER:
BARB JUNGR AND JOHN MCDANIEL SING THE BEATLES Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November £20/ £25
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