Shoreditch Town Hall Summer Arts Brochure

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SUMMER 2014

a Miniature Season of Theatre, Comedy and Performancea Miniature Season of Theatre, Comedy and Performance

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Be Here Now is an irreverently comic yet tender look at how music seeps into and influences our lives. Pumping nineties beats, suspect dance routines and angsty shoegazing combine to celebrate the irresistible power of pop, and examine how that song will forever ignite heady feelings of love lost and won.TOOT will immerse you in a world of CDs, cassettes and videotapes; rewinding, fast-forwarding and pausing fantasies, memories, the rawness of love and the music that defines it. Hit repeat and relive together the scenes you play over and over in your head, the moments you can’t change - all set to a soundtrack of ‘90s classics.Playful and chaotic, Be Here Now will take you into your teenage bedroom, laying amid the jewel cases, surrounded by posters, a half-written love letter by your side... waiting for it all to happen.

dates: Tue 17 – Sat 28 June times: 7.30pm tickets: £11 running time: 60 mins

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BE HERE NOWUK PREMIERE

Created and performed by Stuart Barter, Claire Dunn & Terry O’Donovan

Produced by Faith Dodkins

An Ovalhouse seed commission.Supported by Shoreditch Town Hall, Cambridge Junction & Escalator Performing Arts.

Photography by Sebastian Dehesdin

[Old SERvERy]

“It’s all tERRIfIC lIght-hEaRtEd fUn…

toot aRE onE to watCh” Lyn GarDner, The GuarDian

(on Ten Out of Ten)

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Our miracle lies in the path we choose together. And we enter into it knowing that the true magic of love is not to avoid changes, but to invite them into our hearts. Let us commit until death parts us.

The big day has arrived. We invite you to join us for Wedding.

Glen Neath’s recent work as a writer includes Ring, a collaboration with David Rosenberg (Battersea Arts Centre and national tour); The Long Count and Occupied (BBC Radio 4) and Romcom, a collaboration with Ant Hampton. Hannah Ringham is a co-founder of SHUNT, performing in Dance Bear Dance, Tropicana and The Architects. Hannah has toured internationally and nationally with Tim Crouch, Sound and Fury and Clod Ensemble.

Glen and Hannah last collaborated on Hannah Ringham’s Free Show (bring money) which featured as part of the British Council Edinburgh Showcase 2011.

dates: Tue 24 – Sun 29 June times: Tue - Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 4pm tickets: £11 running time: 60 mins

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WEddINGConceived and created by Glen neath and hannah ringham with Christopher Brett Bailey and alison neighbour

Commissioned and supported by Shoreditch Town Hall

Photography by Floro Azqueta

“Ringham plays the audience for all she is worth, offering sob stories, fairytales and the promise of a return on an investment… she made about £70 an hour the night I was there – and yes, she was worth it”lyn gaRdnER, thE gUaRdIan (on Hannah Ringham’s Free Show (bring money) by Glen Neath)

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Conceived and created by Glen neath and hannah ringham with Christopher Brett Bailey and alison neighbour

“Telling it how it is even when you don’t quite know how it was.”

Set in the intimacy of a bedsit, It’s Like He’s Knocking explores ancestry, ritual, migration and the magic of coincidence through an enchanting combination of storytelling, dance-theatre and Afro-Brazilian percussion.

Navigating the underground caverns of Shoreditch Town Hall’s basement, Leo weaves an enthralling and hard-hitting narrative through the lives of three generations of men in his family.

Drink a toast to loved ones, bet on some cards and close your eyes to remember your past. As Leo’s story unfolds; so in turn does your own.

dates: Fri 11 & Sat 12 July times: 7.30pm tickets: £11 running time: 60 mins

UnfInIshEd BUsInEss

IT’S lIKE HE’S KNOCKINGCreated and performed by Leo Kay Produced by unfinished Business

“a slow-BURnIng, UnIqUEly IntIMatE addItIon to thE

IntERaCtIvE PhEnoMEnon

swEEPIng thIs yEaR’s fEstIvals. ”

**** The LiST


Before comedy’s finest begin their annual migration North of the border, we are joined for a special Edinburgh Festival Preview from two of our favourite comedians, Richard Herring and Paul McCaffrey. Star of BBC3’s Impractical Jokers, Paul McCaffrey is a seasoned comic with a warm and cheeky wit, and likeability by the bucket-load. He is joined by TMWRNJ legend Richard Herring who after sorting out politics (Hitler Moustache), religion (Christ on a Bike), love (What Is Love, Anyway?) and penises

(Talking Cock), will be trialing new material ahead of an Edinburgh run.

RICHARd HERRING ANd PAUl McCAFFREydates: Tue 27 May times: 8pm tickets: £5*

EdInBURgh doUBlE BIlls

£5* COMEdy PREvIEWS

A finalist in ITV’s Show Me The Funny and regular on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, Tiff Stevenson has built a reputation for her hilarious observations and instantly likeable disposition. Here she test runs material for her new Edinburgh show, where she ponders if optimism is possible in a world where the Kardashians and Everyday Vodka continue to exist. Completing the double-bill is the Winner of the 2010 Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Award and Comedy Central Live Funniest Student Award 2011,

Phil Wang who’s rapidly making a name for himself as one of Britain’s funniest Engineering undergraduates. With a dry, deadpan charm and the occasional ukulele, Phil will try out new material which is sure to have you in stitches.

TIFF STEvENSON ANd PHIl WANG dates: Wed 28 May times: 8pm tickets: £5*

Recognised as one of UK stand-up’s ‘hottest newcomers’ (The Scotsman), Iain Stirling’s first solo show, Happy To Be The Clown? was so successful that it also stormed the Soho Theatre in January. You’ll recognise him from Russell Howard’s Good News and also from his daily presenting role on CBBC where he is the face of All Over Again, Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic and 12 Again. Tom Craine is an award winning comedian, writer, and one third of the critically acclaimed

sketch group Jigsaw (with Dan Antopolski and Nat Luurtsema) who are series regulars on Live At The Electric. With a host of writing credits, tv appearances and awards, catch him before he hits Edinburgh.

IAIN STIRlING ANd TOM CRAINE dates: Thu 5 June times: 8pm tickets: £5*

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Join The Dolls for two evenings of cabaret, comedy and poetry with an exclusive preview of songs from The Ruby Dolls’ new show Fabulous Creatures (premiering at Edinburgh this year). The Dolls will be joined on Thursday by Award winning poet Richard Marsh and comedians Mike Wozniak and Cariad Lloyd. On Friday they will be appearing alongside comedians Miles Jupp and Abigail Burdess and sketch trio So On & So Forth.Put on your red lipstick (you too boys!) and join us for a night of sensational singing and special guests in the hottest Ditch in London.

dates: Thu 22 & Fri 23 May times: 7.30pm tickets: £15

FAB FEST: dOllS IN THE dITCHCElEBRatE sUMMER In thE CIty wIth thE RUBy dolls

In the final double-bill of our mini comedy season, Ed Gamble plods into town to plan what he is going to say in his debut Edinburgh show, with new jokes and stories in a certain order (yet to be decided). Half of Chortle Award nominated Peacock & Gamble this is going to be just him. So he’d be grateful if you came!Ahir Shah is a comedian whose sharp, intellectual brand of stand-up features a blend of emotional frankness, poetic language, and jokes. Here, he presents a collection of new material in preparation of his next solo show. (Almost all of it will have been previously tested in comedy clubs over the last couple of months though, so there’s no need to worry unduly.)

Ed GAMBlE ANd AHIR SHAH dates: Fri 13 June times: 8pm tickets: £5*


*All comedy double bills subject to a 50p per ticket booking fee.

The ridiculously funny trio of Mark Cooper Jones, Kieran Boyd and Naz Osmanoglu make up the imaginative, energetic and eminently silly sketch outfit WitTank. Stars of BBC3’s Live at The Electric, WitTank invite you into the charmingly warped world of The School; a deranged and archaic institution with a dizzying array of lovable eccentrics, diabolical lunatics and malevolent buffoons. So tuck your shirt in, sit up straight, keep off the grass, don’t answer back and enjoy the show. Welcome to boarding school.

dates: Wed 21 & Sat 24 May, Thu 12 & Mon 30 June times: 8pm tickets: £5

EdInBURgh CoMEdy PREvIEw

WITTANKthE sChool

***** LiST

***** BriTiSh COMeDy GuiDe

“Excellent, inspired and resolutely daft”IndEPEndEnt

“Impressively sharp. Expect big things”sUnday tIMEs

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COMMUNITy EvENTS

GENERAl INFORMATION

IdA BARR’S AFTERNOON dElIGHT assEMBly halldates: Wed 18 June times: 1.30pm – 4.30pm tickets: £5 running time: 3 hours

Music hall singer turned hip hop legend, Ida Barr is your host for an afternoon of dancing, eating, singing and laughing featuring some of the hottest jazz tunes you could hope to hear. Ida will sing some standards and mash it up with the occasional hip hop number. her only aim is for every punter to feel at home; the tea and cake will be second to none, and the entertainment will be unsurpassed. But it’s the company that will be talked about for years to come. all of that and you’ll be home in time for a spot of Come dine with Me!

TOWN HAll TEA dANCE assEMBly halldates: Mon 19 May, Mon 9 June & Wed 2 July times: 1.30pm – 4.30pm tickets: £4 if reserved, £5 on the day

Come and dance the afternoon away in the magnificent surroundings of the assembly hall. Join us for a cup of tea and a slice of cake, and re-live those tea dance memories with entertainment lead by the acclaimed Mr wonderful. new dancers, group parties and all ages are welcome. you can now brush-up on your foxtrot, or pick-up some new moves as former world dance champion Raymond Root leads a Beginners dance Class from 12pm – 1pm before every tea dance. Entry is just £2 on the door.

MaRawa thE aMaZIng’s HUlA HOOPING ClASSES vaRIoUs vEnUEsdates: every Sat from 24 May – 28 June times: 2pm – 3pm tickets: £11 Come and learn how to hoop like a circus star with Marawa’s Majorettes. the most fun way to exercise ever; this class will leave you exhausted. learn how to engage your core whilst hooping – the most enjoyable way to a flat stomach. hoops provided.

OnLine BOOKinG www.shoreditchtownhall.com aDDreSSshoreditch town hall 380 old street, london EC1v 9lt admin: 020 7739 6176 [email protected]

TranSPOrTthe town hall is served by a number of public transport options including old street, Moorgate and liverpool street tube stations, shoreditch high street or hoxton overground stations and london Buses. there is no on-site parking. Please see the website for more information.

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MASTERClASSES & WORKSHOPS

RaqUEl gREEnBERg tango aCadEMyARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP & dANCINGCoUnCIl ChaMBERdates: Mon 26 May times: various tickets: various pricesdancer, Master Instructor and Choreographer Raquel greenberg will turn up the heat this summer with her prestigious argentine tango workshops and classes. workshops for beginners and intermediate levels are available, then after the class, come and dance the evening away with expert advice from Raquel and guest practitioners. for more information, see: www.raquel-tango.com

a MastERClass wIth BLinD SuMMiTMAKING THEATRE WITH PUPPETS laRgE CoMMIttEE RooMdates: Tue 10 – Sat 14 June times: 10.30am – 5.30pm tickets: £180 (5-day course)Blind summit (the table, 1984, low life) host a masterclass for professional and semi-professional theatre makers, sharing some of their ways of making theatre with puppets. topics covered include puppetry technique, particularly three-man operated Bunraku, object manipulation, improvising with puppets, creating character and emotion, integrating puppetry into productions, and devising theatre with puppets. to take part, please send your Cv to [email protected]

london swIng danCE soCIEty INTERMEdIATE lINdy HOP WORKSHOPCoUnCIl ChaMBERdates: Sat 14 & Sun 15 June times: 12pm – 4pm tickets: 1 day: £40; 2 days: £75Jazz up your lindy hop with some of frankie Manning’s classic figures, swing out techniques and stylings plus fast lindy hop techniques and variations, with special guest teacher Catrine ljunggren and simon selmon. Catrine learned from the legendary al Minns before founding ‘the Rhythm hot shots’ who are acknowledged to be the most influential lindy hoppers in today’s world revival.

a MastERClass wIth aBiGaiL COnWayINTERACTIvITy IN INSTAllATIONS laRgE CoMMIttEE RooMdates: Mon 30 June – Fri 4 July times: 10.30am – 5.30pm tickets: £150 (5-day course)Join the founder and director of subject_to change for an intimate and fun-filled week where making out of the ordinary adventures and experiences for audiences will be explored. Expect to get your hands dirty in this masterclass for professional and semi-professional makers of theatre and performance, which will include hobby, craft and skill-sharing; model making, cardboard playing and papier-mâché heart piercing.

aCCeSSwe need to make hirers and audiences aware that as a grade II listed building which is still developing as a venue, some areas have very limited accessibility for anyone with mobility impairments. we ask audiences to check individual requirements prior to any event.

full terms and conditions, ticketing information and more can be found on the shoreditch town hall website www.shoreditchtownhall.com

SUMMER at a glance

Keep your eyes peeled for our Autumn season announcement in June

wittank 21 May - 30 June

Be here now 17 - 28 June

wedding 24 - 29 June

MAyMon 19 town hall tea dance (& Beginners' dance Class)wed 21 & sat 24 wittank: the school (Edinburgh Preview)thu 22 & fri 23 the Ruby dolls: faB fest - dolls in the ditchsat 24 & 31 Marawa the amazing: hula hooping ClassesMon 26 Raquel greenberg tango academy: tango workshop & dancingtue 27 Richard herring & Paul McCaffrey (Edinburgh Preview)wed 28 tiff stevenson & Phil wang (Edinburgh Preview)

JUNEthu 5 Iain stirling & tom Craine (Edinburgh Preview)sat 7, 14, 21 & 28 Marawa the amazing: hula hooping ClassesMon 9 town hall tea dance (& Beginners' dance Class)tue 10 - sat 14 Blind summit Masterclass: Making theatre with Puppetsthu 12 & Mon 30 wittank: the school (Edinburgh Preview)fri 13 Ed gamble & ahir shah (Edinburgh Preview)sat 14 - sun 15 london swing dance society: lindy hop workshop

with Catrine ljunggren

tue 17 - sat 28 toot: Be here nowwed 18 Ida Barr's afternoon delighttue 24 - sun 29 glen neath & hannah Ringham: weddingMon 30 - (fri 4 July) abigail Conway Masterclass: Interactivity in Installations

JUlywed 2 town hall tea dance (& Beginners' dance Class)fri 11 & sat 12 Unfinished Business: It's like he's Knocking

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