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Sept - dec 2015

SepteMBeRUntil 25 Oct dreamthinkspeak ABSENT 4-5

Sat 26 Marawa the Amazing Hula Hooping Classes 16

OctOBeRUntil 25 Oct dreamthinkspeak ABSENT 4-5

Sat 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Marawa the Amazing Hula Hooping Classes 16

Mon 12 town Hall tea dance (& Beginner’s Dance Class) 16

Fri 16 Milton Jones and the Temple of Daft 6

NOveMBeRWed 4 – Thu 5 the Ruby dolls A Work In Progress (And Red Lipstick) 7

Fri 6 – Sat 7 Ira Brand Be Gentle With Me 6

Fri 6 Max & Ivan and Friends! 7

Sat 7, 14, 21, 28 Marawa the Amazing Hula Hooping Classes 16

Sat 7 Will dickie Alwayz Will – The Unspeakable World… 7


Mon 9 – Fri 13 Gary McNair Donald Robertson Is Not A Stand-up Comedian 8

Tue 10 Jack Rooke Good Grief 9

Tue 10 – Wed 11 Gillie Kleiman DANCE CLASS: A Performance 9

Wed 11 – Thu 12 Sophie Rose Quiet Violence 9

Thu 12 – Fri 13 Hannah Ringham I Want Love (work-in-progress) 11

Fri 13 Selina Nwulu I’m Not Here 11

Sat 14 penned in the Margins / MeRcY The EVP Sessions 10

Wed 18 J.Fergus evans (with Rhiannon Armstrong) ROVE 12

Wed 18 – Thu 19 Hannah Sullivan With Force and Noise 11

Thu 19 – Fri 20 Hunt & darton Boredom 12

Sat 21 the Listening party 13

deceMBeRWed 2 – Sat 12 Kneehigh Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs) 14-15

Sat 5, 12, 19 Marawa the Amazing Hula Hooping Classes 16

Sat 19 A Grand Night of Stuff 13


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dreamthinkspeak 24 Aug - 25 Oct

Kneehigh 2 - 12 December

Gary McNair 9 - 13 November

SeASON at a glance

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278new seats in the Assembly Hall balcony

750+ total capacity for theatre and performance

1 Edinburgh Preview of a new commission

28Edinburgh Previews

1World Premiere

7London Premieres

3productions in the Assembly Hall

7productions performed that were developed in the building

3work-in-progresses of brand new productions

8artists and companies developing brand new work in the building, including Analogue, theatre O, On the Run, Cartoon de Salvo and Bread & Goose

1new permanent bar opening, overlooking Old Street in August

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“NO ONE COULD ACCUSE TRISTAN SHARPS AND HIS MIND-BENDING

DREAMTHINKSPEAK COMPANY OF AIMING LOW; OUR

THEATRICAL ECOLOGY THRIVES ON INNOVATORS

SUCH AS HIM”THE STANDARD

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A dReAMtHINKSpeAK PRODUCTION COMMISSIONED BY SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL, LIFT & LEFTCOAST

ABSeNtdates: Mon 24 August – Sun 25 Octoberpreviews: 24 – 31 Augusttimes: Mon-Fri: Various times from 6pm Sat-Sun: Various times from 12pmtickets: Mon-Thu: £12.50 Fri-Sun: £15.50

An intimate promenade dreamscape, created by dreamthinkspeak, threading its way through the maze-like basements of Shoreditch Town Hall.

A young woman enters a hotel. She is magnetic and compelling, yet strangely detached, as if in a dream; she knows everyone, yet is utterly alone; she has many lovers, but loves no one; she is 18 years old – or is she 80?

ABSENT is partly inspired by The Dutchess of Argyll’s residence at a central London hotel from the 1970’s until the 80’s, when she was finally evicted having run out of friends and credit.

ABSENT is a multi-layered journey mixing film, installation and a haunting soundscape by Lapalux to create an increasingly labyrinthine dream world that merges past, present and future.

Supported by Arts Council, EnglandImages by Jim Stephenson

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IRA BRAND

Be GeNtLe WItH Medates: Fri 6 - Sat 7 Novembertimes: Fri 7pm & Sat 7.30pm tickets: £11

“I had days where I was in less pain and days when I was in more pain. But I always had pain. Every single day of those eighteen years.”

Be Gentle With Me is about notions of ‘illness’ and ‘health’. About what it means to be ‘healthy’ or ‘unwell’, how we share – or don’t share – our experiences of health, and what it is like to be ‘sick’. It considers illness that is long term or sudden, critical or everyday, as well as related ideas around hereditariness, the nature of pain, and our bodies as changing, fluctuating things.

Ira Brand is an artist, writer and theatre-maker. She creates live performances that are rooted in a fascination with what it means and feels like to be human. Unlike much of her previous work, Be Gentle With Me is presented here as a work in development.

MILtON JONeS MILtON JONeS ANd tHe teMpLe OF dAFt

dates: Fri 16 Octobertimes: 8pmtickets: £24

Yes him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4 comes to the new 750-capacity Assembly Hall for the first time.

An evening in the company of an idiot. Or is he? Yes he is. Only come if you like jokes though. If not you’ll be cross.

“THE BEST ONE-LINER

MERCHANT IN BRITISH COMEDY”

CHORTLE

Developed with support from Cambridge Junction, ICIA Bath, Norwich Arts Centre, Shoreditch Town Hall and Arts Council England.


THE RUBY DOLLS

A WORK IN pROGReSS (ANd Red LIpStIcK)dates: Wed 4 – Thu 5 Novembertimes: 7.30pm tickets: £6

The Ruby Dolls are a critically acclaimed, collaborative cabaret ensemble, whose defining feature is close harmony singing infused with theatre, dance, puppetry, and clowning. We are inspired by the diversity and intimacy of cabaret. Like the movie with Liza Minnelli, but without the fascists... Just the sex, gender, violence and corruption. With jokes. We like jokes. And red lipstick.

WILL DICKIE

ALWAYZ WILL - dJ Set tHe UNSpeAKABLe WORLddates: Sat 7 Novembertimes: 8.30pm-12am tickets: FREE

A free night of music and dance in The Ditch. Mixed with offerings of sound, movement and recorded words from Will’s new body of work, The Unspeakable World - A DJ in search of that which can’t be named.

‘I am with you always’ - Matthew 28.20

MAX ANd IvAN & FRIeNdS!dates: Fri 6 Novembertimes: 8pm tickets: £8

Hot diggity! Acclaimed, globe-trotting double act Max and Ivan bring brand new sketches, characters and actual jokes to Shoreditch Town Hall – accompanied by some of the cream of British comedy. Previous guests have included John Kearns, Pappy’s and Sara Pascoe. Do come along. Hot diggity!

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GARY MCNAIR

dONALd ROBeRtSON IS NOt A StANd- Up cOMedIANDirected by Gareth Nicholls Produced by Show And Tell

dates: Mon 9 - Fri 13 Novembertimes: Mon-Thu: 8pm; Fri: 7.30pm tickets: £12.50

What would you do if everyone in the world hated you? Would you run? Would you fight? Or would you try to make them laugh?

Donald Robertson has no mates and he isn’t funny. But with guidance from his new mentor Gary, he hopes that this is all about to change.

Writer/performer Gary McNair’s acclaimed monologue weaves a classic coming-of-age story with a pinpoint deconstruction of the darker side of stand-up comedy. Donald Robertson Is Not A Stand-Up Comedian was an award-winning sell-out hit at the Traverse Theatre at last year’s Edinburgh Festival.

“MCNAIR WEAVES IN AND OUT OF STAND-UP, CONFESSIONAL MUSINGS

AND PURE DRAMA… A TECHNICAL TOUR DE FORCE WITH A WHOLE LOT OF HEART

AND A MUST-SEE”

★★★★★ THE STAGE


GILLIE KLEIMAN

dANce cLASS: A peRFORMANcedates: Tue 10 - Wed 11 Novembertimes: 6.30pm & 8.30pmtickets: £11

This dance class wants to be a show (it wants to shine, be in the limelight).

This performance wants to be a class (it wants you to learn, wear comfy clothes).

In the danceclassperformance all the participants do some dancing and do some watching (even at the same time). It is open to all levels of dancers and spectators. Please bear in mind that all should come in comfortable clothing and be prepared to watch and dance without shoes. You won’t sweat too much, honest.

JACK ROOKE

GOOd GRIeFWritten by Jack Rooke and Sicely Rooke

dates: Tue 10 Novembertimes: 7pm tickets: £11

With a coffin full of sympathy snacks, Jack Rooke and his 85-year old nan invite you to their weird and wonderful world of bereavement. Blending comedy, film and storytelling, Rooke’s debut hour examines how we treat bereaved people, and challenges proposed 2016 welfare cuts for grieving families in Britain.With support from Arts Council England

SOPHIE ROSE

QUIet vIOLeNce dates: Wed 11 - Thu 12 Novembertimes: 7pm tickets: £11

A show about blue plastic bags and wearing shoes that don’t fit. Squeezed between tight jeans, jenga block flats and clip-on earrings, a young woman is making bad decisions and an old man is eating too much cheese; some-thing has to pop. Funny, fearless and full of anarchic poetry.Choreographer/performer: Gillie Kleiman;

Artistic advisors: Simon Bayly, Gill Clarke, Sara Lindström; Producer: Beckie Darlington.

Co-produced by the Roundhouse and supported by Arts Council, England.


PENNED IN THE MARGINS / MERCY

tHe evp SeSSIONSdates: Sat 14 November times: 8pm tickets: £12.50

In association with Shoreditch Town Hall

Experimental arts and new media platform Electronic Voice Phenomena returns for a series of electrifying nights in London and Liverpool, featuring the very best in spoken word, performance, music and technology.

The EVP Sessions takes its inspiration from Konstantin Raudive’s notorious ‘Breakthrough’ experiments of the 1970s, in which he divined voices-from-beyond in electronic noise. The result is a ‘mind-boggling’, ‘perplexingly good’ cabaret of avant-garde performance, hauntology – and technology-inspired live art, installation and music.

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HANNAH RINGHAM

I WANt LOve WORK-IN-pROGReSSdates: Thu 12 - Fri 13 Novembertimes: 6.30pmtickets: £5

We all need love. Some of us really really need love.

A comedy and a love story of freedom, betrayal and failure. Played out by a pianist, dancer and an actor. With choreography from Gary Clarke, original music from Ben and Max Ringham and dramaturgy from Lou Cope.

Supported by Shoreditch Town Hall

HANNAH SULLIVAN

WItH FORce ANd NOISeWritten and Performed by Hannah Sullivan

dates: Wed 18 - Thu 19 Novembertimes: 7.30pm tickets: £11

When were you last angry?

With Force and Noise is Hannah’s first attempt at articulating anger.

A personal one-woman monologue delivered from stillness, this woven experience takes inspiration from autobiography, punk, protest and discussions with researchers in international politics and emotional study.

It rises, falls and simmers.

Dramaturgy by Alice Tatton Brown. Costume Design by Annelies Henney. Supported by Bristol Ferment, Bath ICIA, Shoreditch Town Hall, Solo Contemporary Performance Forum and Arts Council England.

SELINA NWULU

I’M NOt HeRedates: Fri 13 Novembertimes: 9pm tickets: £11

I’m Not Here – a performance lecture. Through a range of talks, poems, videos and questionable hats, writer and performance Poet Selina Nwulu looks at the invisibility of Black women.


HUNT & DARTON

BORedOMdates: Thu 19 - Fri 20 Novembertimes: 8pmtickets: £12.50

The most exciting theatre show about boredom ever?

Boredom is an exploration into the highs and lows of being bored. Embrace it, combat it or simply acknowledge it, boredom affects all of us at some time or other. And Hunt & Darton find that rather interesting. Blending multi media, story telling and performance art Hunt & Darton set the pace with new moves, some wise words, ‘you do it bits’, Holly’s bored face and lots of visual stimuli in case anyone, well, gets bored. Hunt & Darton think it is a good idea to get bored and actively encourage you do to. It might just change your life.

Award winning artists Hunt & Darton are a Live Art Collaboration between Jenny Hunt and Holly Darton.

J. FERGUS EVANS (WITH RHIANNON ARMSTRONG)

ROvedates: Wed 18 Novembertimes: 8.30pm tickets: £12.50

I want to tell a story – well, my family’s story. Some of it may be true and some may not. There was a song my mom used to sing to me, which her father sang to her. It may have been Irish (that’s where he came from) or even American (that’s where I come from). Or possibly Scottish (weird, because none of us are from Scotland).

With live folk music, this show is for anyone who has ever tried to untangle a family anecdote, or wished they knew more about where they came from.

Developed with The Lowry and supported by The Albany.


M E S S R S W I L L A D A M S D A L E ,

ED GAuGHAN AND ANDREW BuCkLEy

p r e s e n t

A GRAND NIGHT

OFSTUFFMusic! coMedy! special Guests!

Festive treats! lions!

SAtURdAY, deceMBeR 19tH7.30pM ASSeMBLY HALLM o r e i n F o r M a t i o n a n d Full line-up coMinG s oon

tHe LISteNING pARtYdates: Sat 21 Novembertimes: 7.30pm - 12am tickets: £15

Open your ears and explore the best spoken word, live performance and contemporary sounds around right now. In the eerie underbelly of Shoreditch Town Hall’s basement, discover eclectic installations and edgy performance from a range of genre side-stepping artists and theatre-makers centred around our secret speakeasy bar. Guest curators and full line-up to be announced soon.

Presented by Shoreditch Town Hall. Artwork by Katie Halil.

NeW FOR 2015• Increased 750+ seated capacity• Increased 3-phase power• 300mb+ dedicated bandwidth• Goods access lift

HIRING tHe tOWN HALL

CONFERENCESPRODuCT LAuNCHESNETWORkINGHACk DAySAWARD CEREMONIESCORPORATE DINNERSMEETINGSCHRISTMAS PARTIESEXHIBITIONSFESTIVALSREHEARSALS

To make an enquiry, or for more informationcall: 020 7739 6176email: [email protected]: www.shoreditchtownhall.com


“A RIOT... WOULD I GO AND SEE THIS AGAIN?

LIKE A SHOT.”

★★★★ THE TIMES

Image by Steve Tanner


KNeeHIGH WITH LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN & PLAYHOUSE

deAd dOG IN A SUItcASe (ANd OtHeR LOve SONGS) A NEW BEGGAR’S OPERALONDON PREMIERE

Written by Carl Grose Music by Charles Hazlewood Directed by Mike Shepherd

dates: Wed 2 - Sat 12 Decembertimes: Mon-Sat: 7.30pm; Sat 5, Wed 9 & Sat 12: 2.30pm tickets: full price £25, £20, £15 concs £20, £16, £12 school groups 10+: £16 groups 10+: Book 10, get 1 free

The ever inventive Kneehigh return with their blazing new show. Fasten your seat belts; it’s going to be one hell of a night!

Mayor Goodman has been assassinated. Contract killer Macheath has just married Pretty Polly Peachum and Mr and Mrs Peachum aren’t happy. Not one bit. Based on the Beggar’s Opera, John Gay’s classic musical satire, Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs) is busting with wit, wonder and weirdness. An extraordinary Kneehigh cast of actor musicians shoot, hoot and shimmy their way through this twisted morality tale of our times... by turns SHOCKING, HILARIOUS, HEARTFELT and ABSURD.

Echoing Gay’s original, the live score plunders the sounds of our times. Trip hop combines with folk, Renaissance polyphony with psychedelia, ska with grime and dubstep to create a gorgeous and powerful musical mix.

What the HELL is the world coming to? This is now, this is it The world is poor and man’s a shit The game is rigged, nothing’s truer Death’s a joke and life’s a sewer!


cOMMUNItY eveNtS

tOWN HALL teA dANceWITH MR WONDERFUL

dates: Mon 8 June, 29 June, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 21 Dec (no dances in July, Aug or Sept)times: 1.30pm – 4.30pmtickets: £4 adv, £5 on the door

Come and dance the afternoon away in the magnificent Victorian grandeur 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 led by aptly-named Mr Wonderful. New dancers, group parties and all ages are welcome.

You can reserve your tickets online, or by calling 020 7739 6176. As usual, payment will be taken on the day.

A Beginners’ Dance Class led by former world champion, Raymond Root will take place from 12pm-1pm before every dance. Tickets: £2 (pay on the day)

MARAWA THE AMAZING

HULA HOOpING cLASSeSdates: Every Sat from 11 July – 19 Dec (except between 25 Jul – 26 Sept) times: 2pm-3pm tickets: £11

Come and learn how to hula hoop like a circus star with Marawa the Amazing and her Majorettes. It’s the most fun way to exercise ever, and is sure to leave you exhausted. Learn to engage your core whilst hooping – it’s the most enjoyable way to a flat stomach.

Hoops are provided.


tHe cLOve cLUB

Telephone reservations: 020 7729 6496Online reservations: www.thecloveclub.com

SUppORteRS

Shoreditch Town Hall is home to one of the UK’s finest restaurants, The Clove Club.

Since opening in March 2013, it quickly earned its first Michelin Star, in addition to the awards of second best restaurant in the UK in the National Restaurant Awards 2014, Restaurant of the Year at the 2014 London Restaurant Festival and most recently No 55 in the World in the 2015 ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards’.

Bringing together the talents of Isaac McHale, Daniel Willis and Johnny Smith - The Clove Club serves an ambitious five course menu and an extended menu, featuring interesting and often overlooked British ingredients and produce. In the front room there is also a bar which guests are welcome to drop in for a drink and a snack.

SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL GRATEFuLLy ACkNOWLEDGES: PROGRAMME AND ARTISTIC PROJECT FuNDING FROM:Arts Council, England, London (Grants for the Arts)Old Possums Practical TrustCalouste Gulbenkian Foundation

CAPITAL AND BuILDING WORkS FuNDING FROM:Arts Council, England, London (Capital Small Projects, 2012)The Linbury TrustBackstage TrustFoyle FoundationCockayne - Grants For The Arts & London Community FoundationBiffa Award

WORkING IN PARTNERSHIP WITHHackney Borough Council

Shoreditch Town Hall is an independent charitable Trust, and does not, nor ever has received revenue funding from either our local authority or other funding body.


INFORMAtIONONLINe BOOKINGwww.shoreditchtownhall.comOur online box office facility allows you to book your tickets 24-hours a day. Booking fees do not apply unless stated. The Town Hall does not currently operate an in-house Box Office, so telephone bookings are not available unless otherwise stated.

SeAtING pLANSShoreditch Town Hall operate performances in a number of spaces and seating formats. All tickets are sold on a General Admission basis, with no allocation of specific seats available unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions about the seating provided at any specific event, please contact the administration line on 020 7739 6176 or email [email protected].

teRMS• Tickets are non-refundable except in the

case of a cancelled event.

• In the case of a sold out show, if we are able to resell a ticket, we will refund any returns subject to a £2.50 administration charge.

• Tickets may be subject to transaction and/or booking fees unless otherwise stated.

• Registered disabled patrons are eligible to receive a free ticket for their companion. Please contact the Town Hall directly on 020 7739 6176 to discuss individual requirements prior to the event.

• All young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

eMAIL SIGN-Up Shoreditch Town Hall Trust is committed to complying with the Data Protection Act (1998) and to upholding the principles of good information handling practice.

To sign up to receive regular email newsletters, including offers, news regarding forthcoming events and information about hiring the Town Hall, go to the website or email [email protected]

AcceSS• We 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 wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. We have a lift from pavement level to the ground floor of the building, allowing for access to the Council Chamber, Mayors Parlour and accessible toilet.

• There is limited access to the Assembly Hall via 32 broad steps, with two landings and continuous bannisters. People with lesser mobility impairments may find them relatively easy to climb. A mechanical stairclimber is available for the Assembly Hall steps, which is only suitable for certain wheelchairs. We need to advise that this is a far from satisfactory means of climbing and that some wheelchair users may not be happy using this equipment.

• The Committee Rooms are accessible via 28 steps, with two landings and continuous bannisters.

• Please note: The Town Hall is in the final stages of scheduling the next phase of capital works, which will include installation of a passenger lift to improve access. We are aiming to complete these works by early 2016.

vOLUNteeR WItH US

Whether it be working Front of House, serving tea and coffee at one of our events, distributing flyers or helping with the odd maintenance job, your interests and skills are important to us. If you are interested in gaining some new skills, meeting people, undertaking training opportunities or you simply have some time on your hands, please drop us an email at [email protected] for more information about volunteering at Shoreditch Town Hall.


INFORMAtION HOW tO FINd USADDRESS

Shoreditch Town Hall 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT Administration: 020 7739 6176 [email protected]

uNDERGROuND

The nearest underground station to Shoreditch Town Hall is Old Street, on the Northern Line. Old Street station is a five minute walk along Old Street itself. When you arrive at Old Street, exit through Exit 2 and walk up Old Street - aim for our white tower (shown in the picture below). You can also get to the Town Hall from London Liverpool Street and Moorgate, which are each approximately 15 – 20 minutes’ walk away.

OVERGROuND

The nearest overground train station to the Town Hall is Shoreditch High Street or Hoxton. Each is approx 5 – 10 minutes’ walk away.

BuSES

A number of London Buses go via Old Street, which makes the Town Hall extremely accessible via bus. Buses stopping nearby include numbers: 26, 35, 47, 48, 55, 67, 78, 135, 149, 242 and 243.

PARkING

Shoreditch Town Hall does not have designated parking areas for clients or visitors to the Town Hall. There are a number of car parks nearby, including an NCP on Great Eastern Street.

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