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SUMMER 2013 DOORS OPEN Mon - Sat 7.15pm* [show starts 8pm]
Sun 7pm*
[show starts 7.30pm] *Unless otherwise stated
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J U LY
15th to 21st
KIRSTY MICHELE ANDERSON (Soprano) AND FRIENDS Joshua con Bohlen (violin) and Charles Economou (Piano) invite you to “Summertime – An Evening of Classical Music”
Monday 15th July - £12.50/£15 With a voice to melt the coldest hearts and an overwhelming passion for music, Kirsty is recognised as one of the most talented young classical singers in the UK. “As soon as I heard Kirsty sing. I realised she was a rare and special talent and likened her to a young Maria Callas”. Marlene Johnson, MD Hachette Children’s Books
JOAN SHEPARD’S CONFESSIONS OF AN OLD LADY #2 Tuesday 16th & Saturday 20th July £12.50/£15 Now 80, Joan Shepard started at age 7 on Broadway, hired by Laurence Olivier. She went on to play Tallulah Bankhead’s daughter; then a career in Hollywood / television followed. This humorous memoir of Joan’s insideshowbiz tales has original songs accompanied by New York musical director Michael Ferreri. “Joan Shepard takes on the best of them…a gleeful account” **** Libby Purves, The Times
ALLISON NEALE QUARTET Wednesday 17th July - £12.50/£15 (Hosted by Dorian Ford)
As a strong advocate of the melodic West Coast style she has performed alongside leading international artists such as Adelaide Hall and Bud Shank and more recently tenor Scott Hamilton as well as featuring in both the John Dankworth ‘Generations Band’ and the Back to Basie Orchestra. “Allison Neale plays the alto saxophone with a tone so light and airy it positively melts at the edges” Dave Gelly, The Observer “A talent to savour” Peter Vacher, Jazz UK
FUNNY WOMEN AWARDS – SEMI FINAL Thursday 18th July - £12.50/£15 A fantastic line-up of up-and-coming female acts competing for a coveted place in the Funny Women Awards Final. With previous winners and finalists including Bridget Christie, Susan Calman and Sarah Millican, come along for a chance to spot the next big thing! Join hilarious host Abi Roberts (“THE consummate entertainer…” Chortle) and Mae Martin (“Rapier wit and cute charisma” ScotsGay) for a unique night of comedy at the St. James Studio.
BARB JUNGR: RIVER Friday 19th July - £18/£20 Barb Jungr sings River – a celebration of life through the lyrics of river songs. This collection blew the Times and the Stage off their seat in January 2013, Jungr’s collection of the redemption and cleansing nature of the metaphorical and real, river. **** The Times, **** Downbeat, **** The Independent, **** Rock’n’Reel, **** The Guardian, **** Indianapolis News, **** The Telegraph.
SERGEI PODOBEDOV AND DAVID BRAID IN CONCERT Sunday 21st July - £14/£18 London-based Russian virtuoso pianist, Sergei Podobedov, is joined by Welsh composer/guitarist, David Braid, on his return to the St. James Studio. They will present a brand-new programme, including the world premiere of their arrangement of the organ music of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, for piano and semi-acoustic guitar, together with the world premiere of Braid’s Sonata, Op. 19, for guitar and piano.
KIT & McCONNEL Sunday 21st July - £18/£20 Since their last sell-out appearance at the St. James Studio, Kit HeskethHarvey and James McConnel have been garnering accolades such as that in the Evening Standard, “Impeccably stylish. The duo make superb musical comedy together. Risk everything to catch this splendid show”. Well, they said it…
J U LY
22nd to 28th
L U N C H T I M E T H E AT R E Butterfly presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Monday 15th to Friday 26th July - £8/£10 Following on the sell-out success of The Importance of Being Earnest, Butterfly are back with a unique 45 minute version of Shakespeare’s much loved comedy to lift your spirits at lunchtime. Victoria’s workmen down tools to rehearse a play for another royal wedding at the palace, lovers lose their way in St James’ Park and the fairies of the St James Theatre fly off the walls and into your hearts bringing a touch of glamour to the mayhem. Eat your lunch while you watch! Audience comments from Butterfly’s sell-out The Importance of Being Earnest at the St James Studio. “Fantastic -more please!”, “Brilliant concept and gorgeous venue.”, “Superb way to spend a lunchtime, thank you.”
VALENTIN AND SPECIAL GUESTS Tuesday 23rd July - £10/£12.50 VALENTIN is an international band, which creates a unique, energy-fuelled, vibrant musical blend – combining Jazz, Folk, Pop, Soul, Eastern European and Gypsy influences. Valentin’s songs exude energy, warmth, humour, and soulful storytelling. Tonight’s launch of Valentin’s new band and imminent studio album will feature special guests.
RACHEL TUCKER LIVE IN CONCERT- SOLD OUT Thursday 25th July - £30/£35
(please contact the box office to be added to the waiting list) After two-and-a-half years and over 1,000 performances, Rachel recently finished starring as Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked. Rachel’s first ever solo concert in London at the St James will promote her debut album “The Reason” which is released on Big Hand Recordings on July 22nd.
BARB JUNGR: BOB DYLAN Friday 26th July - £18/£20 Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan – Jungr’s superb take on Dylan is a cult classic and her signature work. With 2 full CD releases of arrangements of Dylan’s work, she has been called one of his definitive interpreters by Billy Bragg on the BBC’s magnificent celebration of the great songwriter’s work at The Barbican. **** The Times, **** Downbeat, **** The Independent, **** Rock’n’Reel, **** The Guardian, **** Indianapolis News, **** The Telegraph.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LALA SHOCKETTE? Saturday 27th July - £15/£17.50 “LaLa Shockette” (Welsh singer actress Lowri-Ann Richards) helped form a band called Shock – complete with 80’s hair and wardrobe. She toured the world, played at Wembley, and found dizzying Top Ten stardom with band Tight Fit. The downfall was tough. Welsh soap opera, Victorian musical hall and an annoyingly talented daughter! With humour, music and video clips, she asks, and answers the tragi-comic question: “Whatever happened to LaLa Shockette?”. Directed by Stuart Saint and Dan Poole.
THE WIT AND WHIMSY OF ALEXANDER S. BERMANGE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JULIE ATHERTON AND CASSIDY JANSON Sunday 28th July - £17.50/£20 Known for his many comic songs for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service (not to mention his numerous stage musicals), Alexander and his guest West End leading ladies perform his best-loved - and some brand new - comedic musical creations, from the intriguing oddities of He Left Me For My Granny, I’ve Fallen In Love With A Sheep and A Trainspotter’s Tale to tongue-twisting patter songs about the frustrations caused by technology and automated telephone answering systems. Directed by Michael Strassen.
The St. James Theatre and Studio will be closed for maintenance from 19th to 25th August.
J U LY - A U G U S T 30th July to 18th August Arrow Media, Skullduggery and Seabright Productions present
OLIVER REED: WILD THING £17.50/£22.50 Tuesday - Saturday evening: 8:00pm Saturday matinee: 4:00pm Thursday matinee (August 8th): 3:00pm Sunday matinee: 3:00pm Sunday evening (August 18th): 7:00pm In this blistering solo show, join legendary hell-raiser Oliver Reed as he knocks back a few drinks and shares his incredible life story. From the boyhood excitement of learning he was a descendant of Peter the Great, through the success of Oliver!, boozy adventures with Keith Moon and disastrous chat show appearances – this was a life well lived. But though Ollie may appear an unstoppable force of nature, this is Malta in 1999, and time is fast running out for the ‘Wild Thing’. Rob Crouch brings Reed back to vivid life in this swaggering, brilliant evening of entertainment. “A remarkable portrait of a hugely entertaining individual.” HHHH Irish Herald “One hell of a performance from Rob Crouch” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian ‘Rob Crouch not only resembles, sounds, scares and excites as Oliver Reed. He’s so convincing you feel like sharing a whisky with him afterwards…’
HHHH Edinburgh Evening News
Age Guidance: 14+
AUGUST - SEPT 30th to 8th
VIN’S NIGHT IN - SPECIAL Friday 30th August - £10 VNI is excited to present the launch of Carrie Haber’s brand new EP “Leo”. The very first VNI *SPECIAL* at St. James with Carrie performing, special guests, drawing competition, prizes and maybe a twist to the stage set. Book your tickets pronto! “Carrie Haber moved me” - Annie Lennox “We love listening to Carrie Haber on the tour bus” - The Zombies
WILMA & FRIENDS Saturday 31st August - £20/£25 The fabulous London based theatre blogger West End Wilma brings some of her closest West End friends on board for a night of fun musical theatre cabaret. This is one show you do not want to miss.
THE POPERA CAFÉ PRESENTED BY INCOGNITO ARTISTS Sunday 1st Sept - £25/£32.50 The Popera Café is a new, chic and unique concept in the London scene. A sexy fusion of classical crossover, opera, musical theatre, pop, jazz or swing tunes, by stunning world-class singers, to entertain and delight you. Come and watch, drink and be merry! “You were awesome… so fantastic… well done!!” HRH Prince William
LIZZIE BALL - Official EP Launch Wednesday 4th Sept - 7.45pm £20/£25 Lizzie has blazed a unique path through the music world both individually and as featured violinist/leader for legends Nigel Kennedy and Jeff Beck. This concert marks the second EP release under the new “Classical Kicks” imprint, a label forged from Lizzie’s popular classical night at Ronnie Scotts jazz club. Music with a classical and Latin jazz flavour and special guests including artistic director and pianist of Ronnie Scotts, James Pearson. “a killer musician and violinist” Nigel Kennedy
ZOE LYONS Thursday 5th Sept - £12.50/£15 A mixture of silliness, satire and caustic one-liners from one of the UK’s favourite comedians. She won’t change the world but she will ask the big questions such as dog prams: why? As seen on BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, BBC2’s Mock the Week. ‘Always fizzing with indignation and throwing out a hugely enjoyable mix of brutal putdowns and richly funny stories, Lyons has what it takes to delight any crowd’ Guardian
SONDHEIM: WOMEN Saturday 7th Sept - £20/£25 A host of the West End’s leading ladies taking to the stage of the St. James Studio in this glamorous One-Night-Only event, celebrating the music of Broadway’s legendary composer and lyricist, the incomparable Stephen Sondheim. ‘SONDHEIM: Women’ celebrates over five decades of great anthems from musicals including: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY, GYPSY, FOLLIES, INTO THE WOODS and more…
ALISON JIEAR Sunday 8th Sept - £20/£25 Following sell-out shows in the Studio and her stunning performance at West End Live, Alison returns to the St James with her incredible band for one night only. Here’s what was said about her spring residency at the Studio: “…over the course of two riveting hours she made a packed house laugh, cry, groove, mellow-out and get funky. I can’t recall seeing anyone before her with such sheer versatility.” Jarlath O’Connell, The American
“Not in a long time have I heard a voice of such versatility, clarity, tone, range and excellence.” Lisa Martland. Musical Theatre Review
“It’s hard to think of another female singer, living or dead, who encompasses the range of styles with which she’s comfortable and so consummately good. The audience were just awestruck.” Jonny Fox, This is Cabaret
SEPT
9th to 15th
JOHN LAW’S CONGREGATION Wednesday 11th Sept - £12.50/£15 (Hosted by Dorian Ford)
John Law’s European-wide acclaimed trio Congregation will be presenting some of John’s most popular compositions: hard-hitting, exciting, powerful, tunes combining the directness of rock with the complexity and delicacy of classical music. “If there’s one jazz ensemble on the British scene that wows you with sheer technical brilliance, it’s surely this one.” Ivan Hewitt, Telegraph
“A sublime trio...a band heading for great things!” John Fordham Jazz UK/ The Guardian
VIKKI STONE Thursday 12th Sept £15/£17.50 After her smash hit, sell-out Edinburgh show, comedian, singer and musician Vikki Stone embarks on her debut UK tour. Expect an explosive show full of hilarious stand-up, songs, and silliness! As seen on ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here... Now, ITV1’s This Morning and That Sunday Night Show, BBC3’s Britain In Bed and Most Annoying People. ‘Super funny new girl on the block’ - Sun ‘The audience were almost crying with laughter’ - Guardian ‘Hilarious and brilliant’ - Heat
CLEO ROCOS Friday 13th Sept - £30
(Your ticket will include 2 of Cleo’s exquisite #positivedrinking party cocktails) CLEO ROCOS is the essential ingredient to any party. Her #1 selling book “The Power of Positive Drinking” is a life changing Handbook of Glee. Join Cleo on her yacht for divine cocktails & fabulous stories.
STUART MATTHEW PRICE Saturday 14th Sept - £20/£25 After selling out his previous cabarets in the spring of 2013 and following his blazing performance at West End Live, Stuart Matthew Price returns to the St. James with his new show ‘Dedications’. A light hearted evening of songs chosen by you and sung for you. “In these days of slick generic show voices Stuart Matthew Price stands out for his individual and excitingly immediate sound. This is a voice which looks you straight in the eye and tells it like it is with every song.” Edward Seckerson (The Independent)
JONATHAN REID GEALT Sunday 15th Sept - £18/£25 Jonathan Reid Gealt returns to launch his album HERE FOR YOU (Ballads for Broadway Impact) with some of his favourite West End performers. Produced by ILIADebuts in association with Theatre Bench. As featured in Playbill’s Picks ‘The Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know’.
C O M I N G U P. . . OPERA NAKED - Produced by Unexpected Opera Tuesday 15th – Sunday 20th Oct £18/£22 If you’re a stranger to opera, this is the perfect introduction. If you like opera, you’ll love going behind the scenes. Opera Naked is ‘operatic cabaret’: a unique mix of great music, revealing honesty and playful comedy. Why do some people want to sing opera, and what does it take to do it? Discover the naked truth with four professional singers whose lives are laid bare by our comic compère. Share their struggles and triumphs while enjoying some of opera’s greatest hits. Experience the incredible power of operatic voices in an intimate setting, including famous arias from Madama Butterfly, Carmen, Tosca, I Pagliacci, Tannhäuser and more. “A delightfully zany, witty and inventive company … unconventional but irresistible … catch them if you can.” The Oxford Times
THE LONDON FESTIVAL OF CABARET ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG AND HIS BAND CELEBRATE THE GREAT BRITISH SONGBOOK Monday 28th - Thursday 31st Oct £30/£35 Alexander Armstrong, acclaimed comedian, actor, musician and presenter, celebrates his love of music and great songs in this fantastic new show. With his exceptionally versatile band, Alexander breathes new life into songs from Noel Coward, Anthony Newley, Mike Batt, Neil Hannon and many others in a show created especially for the London Festival of Cabaret.
JANIE DEE Sunday 3rd Nov - £30/£35 Award winning actress and Singer Janie Dee is delighted to bring her new cabaret to the St. James Studio as part of the London Festival of Cabaret. The twin themes of charm and versatility have followed Janie throughout her extraordinarily varied career which encompasses stage, film, television, radio and cabaret. “...one of British theatre’s life-affirming miracles. She’s versatile beyond question and talented beyond words.” Mark Shenton.
THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDE & SPECIAL GUESTS Wednesday 25th Sept, 23rd Oct, 27th Nov, 11th Dec - £12.50/£15 Matt Forde hosts a comedy night combining topical stand-up and a big interview with a political heavyweight. An unashamed politics fan, Matt hosted his own show on talkSPORT, and has appeared on Have I Got News For You (BBC1), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3), the News Quiz and the Now Show (Radio 4). He also writes for 8 Out Of 10 Cats (C4) and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3). The Political Party podcast is regularly in the Top 10 comedy podcasts on iTunes with over 30,000 subscribers. Previous guests have included Jack Straw, George Galloway, Nigel Farage, Matthew Parris, Charles Clarke, to name but a few. “Forde is a first-class comic” The Guardian.
THE LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL JOE STILGOE celebrating 100 years of Hollywood Sunday 17th Nov Check website for details This show, specially devised for the LJF, sees pianist, singer and songwriter Joe Stilgoe pay tribute to 100 years of Hollywood cinema through the music that aided and abetted its legend. From An American in Paris to The Apartment, from Casablanca to Catch Me If You Can, Joe and his remarkable band perform songs written for, and inspired by, some of the greatest films over the last century, focusing on those that pushed the popularity of jazz and the standards of Gershwin, Cole Porter and Ivor Novello.
CAROL GRIMES/ ANITA WARDELL/ MARK JENNET AND FRIENDS Wednesday 20th Nov - £15 (Hosted by Dorian Ford) We invite back three of our favourite artists from our jazz and roots season to play this LJF gig, celebrating London voices. Three unique singers, who all built their careers here, share the stage. London blues legend Carol Grimes, is joined by supreme songstress Anita Wardell, and master storyteller Mark Jennett; plus the stellar rhythm section of jazz and roots host and pianist Dorian Ford, bassist Neville Malcolm, and everyone’s favourite drummer, Winston Clifford; and guests. Each celebrating new releases, expect stunning individual sets and barn storming joint numbers.
THE FITZROVIA RADIO HOUR Friday 8th - Sunday 10th Nov - £15/£17.50 Recreating the unique spirit of 1940’s radio plays and brilliantly evoking a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism and stiff upper lips. The Fitzrovia Radio Hour’s new show makes a rare London stop as part of a national tour and following three sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe. ‘Absolutely spiffing show that recreates the innocent, clipped, Bulldog Drummond spirit of Forties live radio drama, with a skilled company stepping up their retro mics to unfold ripping yarns. A Joy.’ **** Daily Telegraph ‘Dramatic entertainment redolent of a bygone era. Jolly good show, chaps!’ The Guardian
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