TICKET BOOKING INFORMATIONBox Offi cemadwaxcandles (Tracy & Geoff Holland)57 High Street, Rotti ngdean, Brighton BN2 7HETel: 01273 911512BOX OFFICE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Box Offi ce HoursMonday to Saturday 10.00am-5.00pmTicket payment at Box Offi ce by cheque (Rotti ngdean Arts) or cash only

Priority Booking for Sponsors, Patrons & Friends THURSDAY JANUARY 26-TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7Only through Rotti ngdean Arts Offi ce1 Bazehill Road, Rotti ngdean BN2 7DB. (Tel: 01273 300894)Email: info@rotti ngdeanarts.org.uk

Internet Bookings (credit/debit card) Tickets for all events (apart from dinners and Choral Workshop) can be obtained online with a credit/debit card at www.rotti ngdeanarts.ti cketsource.co.uk (charges will apply) from WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

This list of Sponsors, Patrons and Friends is correct as of January 17, 2017, when the Diary of Events went to press

Rotti ngdean Arts LLPRegistered in England and WalesPartnership number: OC3650751 Bazehill Road, Rotti ngdean BN2 7DBTel: 01273 300894 info@rotti ngdeanarts.org.ukwww.rotti ngdeanarts.org.uk

Rotti ngdean Arts ManagementHonorary President: Prof. Paul Patt ersonChairman and Arti sti c Director– Dr. Roy WalesVice Chairman – Dr. Christopher DavidsonAccountant – John Jennings FCAAdministrator – Christi ne WalesTreasurer – John BustardGill Lake, David Hunt & Bernard Turnbull

Rotti ngdean Arts reserves the right to change the events programme if necessary

SPONSORSJohn & Madeline Bustard Heather Butler Helen & Andrew Clark Norman & Maria Cuddeford Mollie Davidson Alan & Pat Galer Graham & Hilary GalerBelle Hanny Richard HarrisHelena Lady Hughes Kilcolgan Premier Bungalows (Seamus St George)madwaxcandles (Box Offi ce)Elizabeth Perkis Sally Phillips & Patricia KempRotti ngdean Dental Care Rotti ngdean Village NewsRotti ngdean Parish CouncilViolet SimpsonSussex AudiologyJean TalbotFranck Thomeret (Bistro Gourmand)Professor & Mr B D TurnbullLee Turner (website) Frank & Marnya WenstromHarold & Valerie Williams Adrian & Joyce Wood

PATRONSDavid AthillJohn & Jackie BlackmanNicky & David BoysLin Bridgeford Aether Bios ClinicPat & John Bryant Arthur CollinsAnn CurryTrish & Richard Ellis Lt. Col. & Mrs. J. Elliott David & Lydia Hunt Joy Huntley Elizabeth & Richard LambLieut. Cdr. G & Mrs. S PrinceSusan & David Rose Graham & Stephanie SheppardViolet Simpson

FRIENDSTony Adams & Christi ne EversonSuze Bachmann & John MandryszDelysia BalhatchetDiana Barton Sue John & Ken Bodfi shJean BowenWinifred CameronGary & Christi ne ClampPam Finch & Mike StanbridgeElaine EardleyPatricia Goode

Mike & Gill GreenhalghMr. & Mrs. Michael Greenslade Roger & Liz HanlonTina HilderBarry & Brenda Hinchliff Trevor & Denise Hopper Patricia KempAnn & John KnoxMargery Lees Sally & Derek Mepham Eur. Ing. Paul A. Moore Angela O’Flynn & David BrownDaphne ReadMoira Sagar Gail & Kyri SouppourisGeoff & Carol Ann SouthgateJean Spray & Neil HamiltonJoy Starr John & Maggie StephensJanet SternWray & Jackie TennantProfessor Cedric Watt sDavid & Carol WestMax & Marilyn WestlandMaureen Whitti nghamAlan WilliamsPenny Wright And others who wish to remain anonymous

2017 VENUES

Kipling Gardens

HIllside BarnOur Lady of

Lourdes Church

St. Nicholas Church Saltdean

Bistro Gourmand

Box Offi ce madwaxcandles

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2017DIARY OF EVENTS

MARCH - OCTOBER

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2017 marks the 9th year of our operation and I would like to thank all of the many local residents and also very many others from outside the area who come to our events, including the outslde seafront concerts on the Rottingdean Terraces Stage. Thank you also to our hard-working Management Team who help us to make it all happen

The programme for 2017 has now been organised and highlights include:

The SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL will run from Saturday, March 11-Sunday, March 19. The opening concert will be given by the legendary PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA on March 11, followed by, on Sunday, March 12, a HARP RECITAL from 12.00-1.00pm and an evening OPERA AND MUSICALS GALA DINNER featuring the outstanding tenor Benjamin Makisi at 7.30pm. Monday and Tuesday evenings, March 13 and 14, there will be JAZZ DINNERS at the Bistro Gourmand with vocalist Jackie Sampson and keyboard player David Beebee on Monday and a return visit by the very entertaining Mike Hatchard (pianist and vocalist) on Tuesday, with a three-course dinner cooked by Franck Thomeret.

Weds. March 15 will feature THE COPPER FAMILY and JOHN KIRKPATRICK (BBC Folk Musician of the Year) in a folk evening and on Thursday, March 16 we present KATHLEEN FERRIER. WHATTALIFE!, performed by Lucy Stevens (Contralto), telling the story of the remarkable Yorkshire singer, Kathleen Ferrier in words and song. This will be at 1.00pm at Hillside Barn. That evening there will be a showing of the film, THE THREE TENORS at the Bistro Gourmand (in association with Richard Harris). We return to Hillside Barn Friday evening, March 17 for a concert by the KALEIDOSCOPE SAXOPHONE QUARTET. On Saturday, March 18 there will be a daytime Choral Workshop on the music of JOHN RUTTER and ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER followed by a Viennese Evening at 7.30 entitled A NIGHT IN VIENNA. On Sunday, March 19 at 4.00pm the English Concert Singers will present David Fanshawe’s unique AFRICAN SANCTUS in St. Nicholas Church, Saltdean at 4.00pm, conducted by Roy Wales. The Festival will conclude with a concert by the ever-popular Jazz Musician HERBIE FLOWERS and his ALL STARS BAND in the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

PAUL PATTERSON, the distinguished composer and our Honorary President, who will celebrate his 70th birthday this June, will be our Composer-in-Residence and during the Festival three of his works will be performed.

Other events in the year will include several Summer Concerts on the Rottingdean Terraces Stage and a Male Voice Choir Concert on Friday, October 6 featuring Cornish and Canadian Choirs.

So there it is! We hope there is plenty in this programme to capture your interest. If you would like to consider being a Sponsor, Patron or Friend for 2017 and if you wish to support us in any way, please contact us on info@rottingdeanarts.org.uk

Dr. Roy WalesChairman and Festival Director – Rottingdean Arts

PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRAAn evening of superlative music celebrating the golden era

of the 1920s and 1930s, including the timeless classics of the Great American Songbook.

Featuring the all-star band of 12 players and singers.“An evening of rare entertainment”

(Financial Times)Bar available

Sat March 11Village Hall7.30pmAdmission: £18Sponsored by Sussex Audiology and Prof. & Mr B D Turnbull

ROTTINGDEAN TERRACES THROUGH THE YEARS

Support Rottingdean Arts by becoming a Sponsor, Patron, Friend or Event Assistant

You can support Rottingdean Arts’ programme to bring quality arts events to the village, thus enhancing the cultural quality of life in Rottingdean, by becoming a Sponsor, Patron or Friend. The programme this year will cost around £30,000 and we need your support to cover these costs.

If you wish to help please complete the form below and return to: The Administrator, Rottingdean Arts, 1 Bazehill Road, Rottingdean BN2 7DB.Tel: 01273 300894. Email: info@rottingdeanarts.org.uk

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Patron £50/£80 couple (suggested minimum)

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THE VOX BEATLESThe 3rd visit of this great tribute band who entertained a huge crowd on the Terraces Stage last summer, singing many of the

Beatles’ most popular and well-loved songs

THE DIXIELAND STOMPERS Trad. Jazz

Come and enjoy a lively performance by this versatile Trad Jazz Band, returning to Rottingdean for a second visit, having

performed in the 2015 Rottingdean Jazz Festival with great success

INTERNATIONAL MALE VOICE CONCERT

St. Stythians Male Voice Choir, Cornwall German -- Canadian Male Voice Choir, Calgary

Come and enjoy a joint concert given by two of the visiting prizewinning choirs participating in the first

Brighton Male Choir Festival. Concert presented in association with BRIGHTON MALE CHOIR FESTIVAL

BRIGHTON BIG BANDBrighton’s very popular Swing Band playing favourites from their large repertoire including Duke Ellington,

Count Basie, Glenn Miller etc.

Sun. July 30Terraces 3.00pmFree concertVillage Hall if wetSponsored byBelle Hanny

Sun. August 27Terraces Stage3.00pmFree concertVillage Hall if wetSponsored by the Friends of Rottingdean Arts

Friday, Oct. 6Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rttingdean 7.45pm Admission: £8.00

Sponsored by the Friends of Rottingdean

Sun. August 13Terraces 3.00pmFree concertVillage Hall if wetSponsored byHarold & Valerie Williams

THE JAZZ REPERTORY COMPANY PRESENTSPEGGY, DUKE and BENNYFeaturing the Pete Long Quintet and

Georgia Jackson as vocalistThis is a fascinating programme of classics and songs by Peggy

Lee, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman performed by the same outstanding musicians who have brought to us the two sold-out performances of “100 YEARS OF JAZZ” in the Village Hall in 2015

and 2016. This is another Jazz concert not to be missed.

Bar available

Sat August 26Village Hall7.30pmAdmission: £18Sponsored byJohn & Madeline Bustard,Heather Butler,Violet Simpson & Norman & Maria Cuddeford

COFFEE CONCERTHARP RECITAL

With the Outstanding International Prizewinning young Harpist

ELIZABETH BASSThe varied programme will include a performance of Composer-in-Residence Paul Patterson’s acclaimed

work for Harp: “Spiders”Tea/Coffee available

OPERA/ MUSICALS GALA DINNERfeaturing the outstanding lyric tenor

BENJAMIN MAKISIOften referred to as “The Voice of the South Pacific”.

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Benjamin Fifita Makisi is of Tongan & Samoan descent.

Ben will sing a wide-ranging programme of favourites from Opera and Musicals including arias/songs from Rigoletto,

Tosca, Carmen, Turandot, Kismet, The Student Prince, South Pacific, Aspects of Love, West Side Story etc.

Accompanist: TIM RHYS-MORGAN Including a 3-course meal cooked by

French Chef Franck Thomeret.Bar available/no bring your own

Sun March 12Village Hall12.00-1.00pmAdmission: £10Including tea/coffee

Sponsored byJoyce & Adrian Wood

Sun March 12Village Hall7.30pmAdmission: £35

Sponsored byHelen & Andrew Clark

JAZZ at the BISTRO GOURMAND with JACKIE SAMPSON (vocals)

and DAVID BEEBEE (keyboard)Jackie Sampson has become a firm favourite with Rottingdean

audiences through her appearances with the Brighton Big Band in recent years.

Evening includes a 3-course meal cooked by Franck Thomeret

Bar available/no bring your own

Mon March 13Bistro Gourmand7.30pmAdmission: £28

Sponsored byFrank & Marnya Wenstrom

JAZZ at the BISTRO GOURMAND with Brilliant Jazz Pianist and Vocalist

MIKE HATCHARD A very welcome return to the Spring Music Festival by this

superb performer and entertainerEvening includes a 3-course meal cooked by Franck

ThomeretBar available/no bring your own

FESTIVAL FOLK CONCERTOur own Sussex International Folk Group

THE COPPER FAMILYSussex Folk Songs

JOHN KIRKPATRICKAccordion/Vocals

BBC Folk Musician of the YearBar available

Tues March 14Bistro Gourmand7.30pmAdmission: £28

Sponsored byBelle Hanny

Weds March 15Village Hall7.30pmAdmission: £12

Sponsored byViolet Simpson

FESTIVAL LUNCHTIME CONCERTKATHLEEN FERRIER-WHATTALIFE!

Telling the story of one of Britain’s phenomenal women of the 20th Century, the contralto Kathleen Ferrier, with text from Kathleen’s diaries and letters and music from her extensive

repertoire.

LUCY STEVENS – ContraltoELIZABETH MARCUS – Piano

“Thank you for a wonderful concert. It sparkled with your talent and your deep understanding of your subject. We laughed and we were moved as you thrilled us with your

singing” (Audience member)

FILM NIGHT at the BISTRO GOURMANDIn association with Richard Harris

THE THREE TENORSPlácido Domingo, José Carreras &

Luciano Pavarotti Conductor Zubin MehtaBar available/no bring your own

SAXOPHONE QUARTET CONCERTPresenting the superb ensemble

KALEIDOSCOPE SAXOPHONE QUARTET

“Entirely irresistible” (The Times)An evening of great but varied music performed by virtuoso

players including music by Composer-in-Residence Paul PattersonBar available

VIENNESE EVENINGA NIGHT IN VIENNA

Transport yourself to the banks of the dreamy Danube and experience the magic and music of Vienna. An enchanting

evening of singing and soaring violin melodies featuring some of the most popular and loved works by Viennese composers including Franz Lehar and Johann Strauss and excerpts from such well known operas as The Waltz King, The Merry Widow, Die Fledermaus and The Gypsy Baron.

The stellar cast includes tenor, soprano, solo violin, cello and piano.

Bar available

FESTIVAL CHORAL WORKSHOPMUSIC of JOHN RUTTER

& ANDREW LLOYD WEBBERDIRECTOR – ROY WALES

ACCOMPANIST – TIM RHYS-MORGANCome and sing some choral works by these two popular British

composers. Some sight-reading ability desirable but not essential.To enrol please contact the Administrator (01273 300894)

email: info@rottingdeanarts.org.uk

Thurs March 16Hillside Barn1.00-2.00pmAdmission: £10(including a glass of wine)

Sponsored byMollie Davidson and Richard Harris

Thurs March 16Bistro Gourmand7.00pmAdmission: £10 to include a one-course light supper (choose on the night)Sponsored by Sally Phillips & Patricia Kemp

Fri March 17Hillside Barn7.30pmAdmission: £12

Sponsored byElizabeth Perkis

Sat March 18Village Hall7.30pmAdmission: £18

Sponsored byKilcolgan Premier Bunglaows (Seamus St. George)

Sat March 18Village Hall11.00-4.00pmAdmission: £15

Sponsored byJean Talbot

FESTIVAL CHORAL CONCERTFeaturing the unique

AFRICAN SANCTUS - David FanshaweOne of the 20th Century’s Choral Classics. With an introducti on by

the composer’s widow, Jane FanshaweProgramme includes WHEN MUSIC SOUNDS by

PAUL PATTERSONFestival Composer-in-Residence

ENGLISH CONCERT SINGERS1st Prize Winners of the 2015 Mayo International Choral Festival, Eire

PERCUSSION TIM RHYS-MORGAN - Piano ALLISON TAYLOR - Soprano

Conductor – ROY WALESInterval refreshments

JAZZ CONCERTHERBIE FLOWERS

and THE ALL STARS BAND

Another exhilarati ng evening with Herbie and his brilliant band. A guaranteed good evening out!

Bar available

BAND OF THE SURREY YEOMANRYMusical Director: Michael Withers

Making a welcome return to Rotti ngdean aft er their successful concert on the occasion of the WW I Memorial Concert in 2014

ENGLISH STUDIO OPERA PRESENTSGILBERT and SULLIVAN by the SEA

Yvonne Patrick (Soprano), Stephen Brown (Tenor), Ian Belsey (Baritone) Lesley-Anne Sammons (Piano)

3 former D’Oyly Carte singers with accompanist Lesley-Anne Sammons, who have become Rotti ngdean favourites in their

concerts in the Village Hall and Hillside Barn in previous years will present a lively and varied programme of G and S songs.

OTHELLO – SHAKESPEARESISATA THEATRE GROUP

Dorset-born SISATA present this Shakespeare play in a bold, bright and brilliant performance In a fast-paced telling of jealousy, love

and ambiti on. 4 actors play multi ple roles in this masterful debate on the human conditi on

Sun March 19St. Nicholas Church, Saltdean4.00pmAdmission: £15

Sponsored byHelena Lady Hughes

Sun March 19Village Hall7.30pmAdmission: £15Sponsored byMaria & Nornan Cuddeford and John & Madeline Bustard

Sun. June 11Terraces 3.00pmFree concertVillage Hall if wetSponsored by Patrons of Rotti ngdean Arts

Sun. June 18Terraces 3.00pmFree concertVillage Hall if wetSponsored byPat & Alan Galer and Hilary & Graham Galer

Sun. July 16Terraces 3.00pmFree event

Sponsored byRotti ngdeanDental Care