House classics, Nu Disco and Electro from the Cream and Ministry of Sound DJ who rose to fame in the 1990s with his flamboyant cross dressing and stylish presence In the 80s his 3 piece Cabaret act ‘The Pleased Wimmin’ was spotted performing at Kinky Gerlinky by Danny Rampling who immediately invited them to dance at his club. Then as a DJ, Jon warmed up for Danny Rampling in Ibiza. An immediate hit with the crowd, requests for guest slots came fast, so he became a regular at clubs such as Fabric, Back To Basics, Pacha, Ministry of Sound, Cream, and Renaissance.
For more than 50 years he has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators and, at times, a quietly controversial figure. His skill has won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums.
A half-term special: everyone’s favourite family of superheroes is back in “Incredibles 2” – but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the spotlight. Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) is left at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and Dash (voice of Huck Milner) to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life.
Two very talented young bands play at the Marine Theatre as part of the Jazz Promotion Network’s Emerging Talent scheme Samantha Wright’s Quintet includes both clarinet and bass clarinet; inspired by the mastery of jazz greats Eddie Daniels, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Giuffre and Eric Dolphy, the quintet combines the enchanting clarinet timbres with piano, bass and drums. The Bela Horvath Trio plays a mixture of music including intricately arranged well known jazz standards, and originals that blend jazz with Bela’s Hungarian roots to create a unique sound. Presented with support from the Arts Council, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Leeds College of Music.
This is an intimate evening with the Only Fools And Horses actor John Challis, who famously played Boycie. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his career. Having worked with some of the biggest names in show business, he’ll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and Horses co-stars like Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.
Dr Marie Stopes forever transformed how we think about sex; this play explores her time at her rugged Island retreat at Portland. Hailed as one of the most controversial women of the 20th century, her strong views on sex and contraception provided women with a graphic understanding of the physiology, pleasure, and consequences of sex. Whilst her books were all vilified by the Catholic Church their relevance is still discussed today.
Our regular comedy club welcomes a ‘man of many voices’, also a star of Britain’s Got Talent, alongside three other acts Danny Posthill is an impressionist and comedian with unbeatable stand up. His string of subjects include Jimmy Carr, Billy Connolly, and Lee Evans. Despite his youth, Danny has performed all over the world.
In Half-Term: Combining a unique style of puppetry, live music and visual performance, Lily & the Albatross is a heartfelt story about achieving the unachievable and never letting go of your childhood dreams. Far out in the wild and remote ocean is a small family on an old fishing boat. While the whims of the water control the daily routines of their little community, Lily has a different perspective and finds herself gazing into the sky, where birds swim weightlessly above her head before stealing the precious fish from the fishing nets.
Bienvenidos Señores! Time to don your skulls and sombreros to celebrate the Day of the Dead with our Mexican inspired evening of music and dancing, presented by the DJs of Beat Safari. The Beat Safari DJs immerse the Marine in a night of devilish music at Halloween, with projections and decor too.
This is a Half-Term Halloween Special of our hugely popular daytime party for parents and their children Children (0-10 yrs) and their families can hit the dance floor for an all ages party. With a real DJ spinning records with floorfillers from the 70s to present day, this young people’s ‘club night’ is very different to a normal ‘children’s party’, with halloween face painting, mask-making, and ghoulish decorations to take home after the party. There is a spooktacular halloween-theme fancy dress theme.
A post-roast music session featuring the guitarist from the Pretenders and Paul McCartney’s band This is a relaxed Sunday afternoon event with the best in local musical talent, hosted by a headline act. This edition sees Robbie McIntosh playing a special set with Steve Wilson and Jess Upton. Jess, Robbie and Steve will be performing some of their collective favourite songs in the intimate environs of the Marine.
Puccini’s gunpowder western returns to the stage where it premiered under Arturo Toscanini. Gold Rush, 1849. Bar owner Minnie looks after a crew of rough miners while fending off the unwanted attentions of the local sheriff.
Alan Bennett’s celebrated new play is broadcast to the Marine direct from London’s Bridge Theatre Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is ‘just what the doctor ordered’ (Daily Telegraph). Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss this ‘rousing chorus line for the NHS’ (Observer) in your local cinema. The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure as part of an efficiency drive.
Matthew Floyd Jones in the sell-out hit parody of Richard Carpenter In a world where rainy days and Mondays collide, one man’s solitary journey to find himself has only just begun… The piano player from Frisky & Mannish plays the piano player from The Carpenters in a razor-sharp parody play about a life spent playing the piano. Richard used to be on top of the world, to the left of (and slightly behind) Karen. Now he’s back with a vengeance, only to find out it’s not exactly yesterday once more anymore.
A laughter-filled parody of the D.H. Lawrence novel Lady Chatterley welcomes home her husband, Clifford, from a war that has left the world in tatters.
Specially reworked for the 200th anniversary year of Emily’s birth, Britain’s favourite literary lunatics, are back with their cult Brontë spoof ‘Withering Looks’ The classic comic duo, Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding, just couldn’t resist the urge to dust off their crinolines, wear flattering bonnets and sit at rained-lashed windows in a pale and decorative manner. Don’t miss the chance to share in the silliness too! Withering Looks takes an “authentic” look at the lives and works of the Brontë sisters – well, two of them actually, Anne’s just popped out for a cup of sugar.
In 1946 a London-based writer begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey, which was German-occupied during WWII. Starring Lily James. A correspondence begins between Juliet Ashton and members of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, with them sharing their experiences of Nazi Occupied Guernsey.
Based on Michael Morpurgo’s bestseller, this screening is part of Lyme Regis Town Council’s programme of events to promote the remembrance of the end of the Great War 100 years ago. On the outbreak of the First World War, Albert’s beloved horse ‘Joey’ is sold to the Cavalry by his Father. After being sent to France, in a bid to survive, Joey has an unexpected journey across war torn Europe.
RSC Live: “Lechery, lechery, still wars and lechery: nothing else holds fashion” Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences. Virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie collaborates with RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran to create a satirical futuristic vision of a world resounding with the rhythm of battle, broadcast live to cinemas from Shakespeare’s home town.
Jayde Adams, the winner of the 2014 Funny Women award and 2016 nominee for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, headlines a night of four comedians in this great value night out. ‘The audience are on their feet by the end of The Divine Ms Jayde’ ~ The Guardian After appearances in 8 out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC2’s Gert Lush Christmas with Russell Howard, Sky1’s Sick Note with Nick Frost and Rupert Grint, and Netflix & Channel 5’s Borderline, it’s safe to say that when Dawn French says “Jayde Adams is the 3rd funniest woman in the world. Fact,” she might just be onto something.
Hailing from the streets of London and raised by jazz and punk, Dat Brass is a high octane, ten piece brass outfit which has played at festivals across the UK. Hailing from the streets of London and raised by jazz and punk, Dat Brass is a high octane, ten piece brass outfit which plays hip-hop and jazz. Playing original music alongside samples, this energetic brass ensemble manage to keep every performance fresh with high levels of improvisation.
Alan Bennett’s Multi-award-winning drama will be broadcast live to the Marine, in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse. Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its premiere on stage in 1991. The cast of this new production includes Olivier Award-winners Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Wolf Hall, NT Live Coriolanus) in the title role, and Adrian Scarborough (Gavin and Stacey, Upstairs Downstairs, After the Dance).
Formed by Steeleye Span’s fiddle player Peter Knight, this band has built a reputation for dismantling traditional folk music and ‘reshaping it in fascinating ways’ fRoots Magazine. This Big Band five piece line-up features the acclaimed duo Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin. “They don’t play together often, but when they do, it’s spectacular” 5***** R2 Magazine Periodically, a collaboration between two sets of musicians with their own unique identities produces an electrifying musical force that is even greater than the impressive sum of its parts.
One of the UK’s leading authentic ska and reggae bands. During 2016/17 The Simmertones’ live shows reached new heights, with appearances at The London International Ska Festival, Madness’ House of Fun Weekender, The Looe Music Festival, Bestival and Camp Bestival. The band are frequently played on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, particularly by Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq, who have playlisted their songs ‘Run For Your Life’, ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’ and ‘Dr Who’.
A concert from the uncompromising guitarist and singer whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. A self-taught musician, composer and song writer, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything he does.
This is a fundraiser for the Dorset Women’s Refuge with performances of poetry and music Actor Hermione Norris will be reading a selection of poetry and prose that highlight the complexities of intimate relationships. She is known for her appearances in Cold Feet and Innocent. There will be songs by local singers and Katie Bielic, Service Manager, will talk about the work of the local refuge.
Maggie Reeday brings her impeccable vocal style to the songs of Stevie Wonder, with Philip Clouts at the piano. Stevie Wonder is a massive figure in pop and soul music and his songs have always had a strong influence of jazz; his debut album was even called The Jazz Soul of Little Stevie. Great jazz singers like Ella Fitzgerald have sung his music.
A theatre and music show by the acclaimed company Paines Plough A wedding. A free bar. A blast from the past.
The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I comes to the Marine in this unmissable event recorded live from London’s iconic Palladium. Reprising her Tony Award-winning role, ‘Broadway musical’s undisputed Queen’ (The Sunday Times) Kelli O’Hara (Anna) takes to the stage alongside Tony and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe (The King) in a “powerhouse” (The Times) performance. Also returning to her Tony Award winning role as Lady Thiang is Ruthie Ann Miles.
This is an hour-long, absurd and highly visual performance with puppetry, physical comedy, original music and integrated animated projection. In a not-too-distant future, people can buy personal cleaners called Intronauts; miniaturised human workers injected into their bodies in order to carry out essential maintenance. But what happens if your cleaner discovers your dirty laundry?
Award winning Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson. The pair shares the stage throughout the performance – adding to each other’s songs and instrumental pieces, taking them to new areas of creative inspiration. Martin Taylor was name-checked on BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show as being considered the best guitarist by no less than Jeff Beck – leading to a live session on the show the next morning.
The local group Marine Players present ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens, adapted by Michael Snelgrove Four ghosts (be scared! Well, just a little) visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and show him what life could be like. This show features a large talented cast of all ages, with parties, carols, dancing, and happiness.
Buy your tickets now for the popular children’s Christmas double bill, with seasonal treats and mulled wine available to purchase. The Snowman is Raymond Briggs’ animated adventure about a young English boy who makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, only for it to come to life that night and take him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. David Bowie provides a quirky introduction.
The semi-finalist of Britain’s Got Talent headlines with 3 other comedians on the bill. Noel has been performing stand-up for a long time with shows at the Edinburgh Fringe dating back as far as 2001, and he is well known on the comedy circuit. The Independent said of him that he “stands out like a droll giant in a comedy land of trite dwarfs,” while made a few TV appearances back in the nineties, on Channel 4’s Packing Them in and the BBC’s The Stand Up Show.
A post-roast music session in our lovely bar overlooking the Cobb This is a relaxed Sunday afternoon event with the best in local musical talent. The launch is hosted by Street & Matthews, an acoustic duo who are one half of popular local band DeltaTango7. They play a selection of blues and classic songs, and will be presenting a line-up of other local surprise guests.
New Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin launches his tenure by conducting Verdi’s timeless tragedy. Worldly courtesan Violetta, sung by soprano Diana Damrau, has grown tired of her dissolute life. When the pure-hearted Alfredo—tenor Juan Diego Flórez—declares his love for her, she leaves everything behind to live with him.
A family show for Christmas inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s traditional tale London. Christmas Eve. The snow is falling.
Broadcast live from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power. Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome.
Come and join us for one of the season’s classic films. The film is complimentary, our gift to you. Mulled wine and mince pies are available for purchase George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls.
The world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band: endorsed by Mick Fleetwood and the only one to replicate the ‘Rumours’ line-up. Over the last few years they have received rave reviews from ‘The Stage’, Fleetwood Mac fansites, Stevie Nicks’ website; and from audiences as far afield as Dubai, St. Tropez, the Cayman Islands and Monte Carlo.
