COMEDYCABARET

MUSICTHEATRE

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Mon - Sat 7.15pm*[show starts 8pm]

Sun 6.30pm*[show starts 7pm]

*Unless otherwise stated

DOORS OPEN

APRIL - MAY 2015

A P R I L 1 s t t o 9 t h

KINGMAKER THE MUSICALTuesday 31 March - 8pmWednesday 1 April - 3pm & 8pm£18.50 / £22.50

A new look at New Labour.The North is losing the war against the South until Peter, the Kingmaker, persuades Prince Gordon, to enlist Prince Anthony…

A new satirical musical by Bill Robinson, former Government Special Adviser, and Jeremy Noble with composer and musical director Francoise Ogier.

FAILED STATESThursday 2 – Saturday 4 April £15 / £17.50

A timely revival of a powerful, multi-award winning musical. Failed States reworks The Trial by Kafka to explore what happens when we sacrifice liberty in pursuit of security and end up losing both.

“An intelligent musical that is a thrill to watch… Taylor and Desmond O’Connor’s bold, highly original show considers the price we pay in depleted civil liberties because of the war on terror” Lyn Gardner, the Guardian

FUNNY WOMEN WORKSHOPSaturday 4 April £49.50 / £39.50

If you’re not brave enough to try Stand Up comedy, then sketch is the perfect introduction to writing and performing live comedy. Join Funny Women and learn how to develop sketches, learn different joke formulas and create interesting characters.

APARTMENT 40c Monday 6 – Sunday 12 April £18 / £20

Written by Artistic Directors of London Theatre Workshop, Ray Rackham (book and lyrics) and Tom Lees (music), a poignant and engaging musical that explores how relationships are affected by the endless possibility of choice.

Fresh from a critically-acclaimed, sell-out run at London Theatre Workshop, APARTMENT 40C transfers to the St. James Studio for one very special week in April. Told over the course of one evening, the musical examines decades of love, happiness, regret and loss; chances taken and opportunities missed; and how it is sometimes impossible to make any kind of distinction between the past and the present, and what might become.

“Rackham’s direction is littered with beautiful touches that subtly add a further dimension” The Stage

HHHHH “Unmissable! You will struggle to keep the smile off your face after seeing this beautiful, bittersweet, sensitive and heartfelt musical. One of the best things I have seen in 2014” Everything Theatre

HHHHH “Perfect levels of funny and touching, dramatic and inspirational. The kind of show that appeals to everyone. It deserves serious recognition” Pages to Stages

HHHHH “This is a piece of alchemical art providing an encouraging philosophical view on life. A perfectly pitched piece of theatre composition” Downstagecentre

ELAINE DELMAR: THE GERSHWIN & PORTER SONGBOOKThursday 9 April £22 / £18

A singer of the very highest calibre - with the voice, looks & personality that have captivated worldwide audiences. You can believe that in paradise a cloud is reserved for Elaine to sing Gershwin. Accompanied by the legendary Brian Dee.

“An ageless, evergreen, singing star...she’s marvellous” Sir Michael Parkinson

(The second in the Jazz Divas series)

A P R I L 1 3 t h t o 1 9 t h

LUNCHTIME THEATRE

MACBETHMonday 13 – Friday 17 April 1pm £8 / £10 (on the door)

The air is heavy with the heat, smells, sounds and colours of India as Butterfly will transport you at lunchtime to the time of the Raj. Power struggles are happening among the British. Macbeth is married to an Indian woman and together they want to change their world. As the heat rises, passions burn and choices are made that “cannot be undone”

“The best version of Macbeth I have been lucky enough to see, even beating The Royal Shakespeare Company hands down.” Jon Paul Hedge, South Devon Herald Express

“This daring, outstanding and memorable performance made us realise how lucky we were to be there.” Audience member- “Macbeth” in All Saints Church, Bakewell.

NORSESOMETuesday 14 – Thursday 16 April 8pm£15

Randy gods, psychotic giants and murderous elves face off in the show to end all shows. Every story from Norse mythology is packed into this unforgettable hour, from the creators of award-winning UNMYTHABLE. Comedy, songs and an unhealthy amount of cross-dressing combine.

“quite simply a tour-de-force” The Public Reviews

“expertly performed and stupidly entertaining” The Guardian (on Unmythable)

BENJAMIN SCHEUERFriday 17 April £20 / £25

New York singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso Benjamin Scheuer returns to the Studio for an evening of his songs. He is the writer/performer of THE LION (2014 Best Musical, Off West End Awards), and recently toured the UK with Mary Chapin Carpenter.

“Scheuer plays guitar like it’s an extension of himself” Time Out

THEO JACKSON ALBUM LAUNCHSaturday 18 April £15 / £17.50

While his heart belongs to jazz, Theo Jackson’s soul lies in music that can cross boundaries and genres.His debut album – Shoeless and the Girl – features fresh and original songs with a distinctive voice, drawn from the imagination of a natural storyteller.

“Listen out for Jackson’s beguiling song-writing skills delivered via his strong earthy vocals and alluring charm.” Time Out

In association with Jazz FM

BRITISH MUSICAL FUTURESSunday 19 April £20 / £25

A NIGHT OF NEW WRITING HOSTED BY STILES AND DREWE

Olivier award-winning writing partnership George Stiles and Anthony Drewe host an evening of new musical theatre. The concert will showcase a selection of songs by emerging British musical theatre writers and writing teams, all performed by a cast of West End regulars.

A P R I L2 0 t h t o 2 6 t h

THE SWINGLESMonday 20 & Tuesday 21 April £25 / £30

The seven extraordinary voices that make up today’s young, London-based Swingles are the inheritors of an unbroken lineage going back to the Parisian group of the 1960s. The forthcoming Deep End album juxtaposes bold original songs with breathtaking reinventions of pieces by composers as diverse as John Martyn, Billie Holiday and Mumford & Sons.

“I felt like lying on the floor and kicking my heels, that’s how good I thought they were.” Glenn Gould

MATT FORDE’S SPORTS PARTY withTERRY BUTCHERWednesday 22 April £12.50 / £15

Sports-mad comedian and talkSPORT presenter Matt Forde hosts a brand new comedy chat show featuring some of the biggest professional names in sport as well celebrity fans and officials.

During his playing career, Terry Butcher captained the England national team, winning 77 caps in a ten-year international career that featured three World Cups.

POLLY GIBBONS: SOULFUL MUSIC OF RAY CHARLESThursday 23 April £22 / £18

An original gifted voice, with warm, rich, soulful vocals & an innate blues sensibility, Polly Gibbons brings her unique humour & fun to this performance showcasing the life & music of “The Genius” Ray Charles. Accompanied by James Pearson on piano.

“They don’t come along very often, but Polly Gibbons is a star” Johnny Mandel (the third in the Jazz Divas series)

FINGERSNAPFriday 24 - Saturday 25 April £20 / £25

After a host of sell out shows, London duo Fingersnap return to their “favourite London venue” to celebrate the success of their latest classic, Blackbirds- “the most gorgeous song I’ve ever heard”, Michael Ball. The popular duo generates a joyous, haunting ambience with original material, astute covers and the Great American Songbook. Don’t Miss.

“Stunning” Richard Madeley

“The St. James Studio is absolutely my favourite

cabaret venue in London” Mark Shenton

DAVID BEDELLA & FRIENDS Sunday 26 April £20 / £25

Continuing his monthly Sunday night residency, Olivier Award winner David Bedella hosts an evening of laughter, song, gossip and chat; featuring a live band and his many celebrity friends from the worlds of film, television, Broadway and the West End.

“Ferociously charming, witty, and possessing that mellifluous voice, Bedella weaves a magic on stage that allows his guests to shine…” Paul Vale, Musical Theatre Review

APR - MAY2 7 t h t o 3 r d

LUNCHTIME THEATRE INTERRUPT THE ROUTINE Monday 27 April – Friday 1 May £8 / £10 (on the door)

Our intrepid Misfits of London are back to unleash their 1940s vintage, radio-style detective workings on a suspecting audience. Well, you should be suspecting, anyway, and keeping a beady eye on proceedings as you settle back for the first adventure in “The Gin Chronicles”. See and hear John Jobling and his housemaid Doris Golightly as they attempt to solve a case involving the disappearance of London Gin magnate, Cornelius Juniper, roaming the streets of London in search of clues to uncover what’s going on behind the goings-on.

Follow our heroes (“heroes”? Surely shome mishtake!) encountering a raft of unusual and colourful characters, some of whom may not be the helpful citizens they present themselves to be.

Will Jobling & Golightly solve the mystery and return Juniper to his rightful place as purveyor of London’s finest dry Gin, or will the situation turn rummy?! Come and join the marvellous Misfits as they fizz through another slick comedy that is the trademark of producing company Interrupt the Routine.

“Uproarious fun...a joy to watch...” RemoteGoat

LOVE FOR SALEMonday 27 April £17.50 / £20

Join an expatriate songstress and her long-suffering pianist as they chart the backstreets of the 1930s via the music of Kurt Weill.Kelly Burke and Tom Wakeley return with their sell-out show, mixing theatre and cabaret in an unforgettable cocktail of decadence and delight.

HHHHH “A tour de force – enthralling” ThreeWeeks

“Intoxicating” The Stage

NICKY HASLAMTuesday 28 & Thursday 30 April £30 / £35

Like all the best things in life, my singing happened by chance. I’d always worshipped Cole Porter, whom I knew, and other great American song-writers. From Cabaret at Bellamy’s in London to Annabels, the Savoy, private engagements, and now the St. James.

EMMA HAMILTON: LA MUSIQUESaturday 2 May £20 / £25

The French/Australian chanteuse Emma Hamilton will be introducing to the London scene her intoxicating blend of French inspired jazz and original music; this show will transport you to another era and surprise you at every turn!

“She’s the first girl I’ve seen who makes a squeeze box look sexy!” Elaine Paige

SCOTT ALAN: EVERYTHING WORTH HOLDING ONTO Sunday 3 May6.30pm | £15 - £45

After selling out concerts from around the world the St. James Theatre will honour Alan’s songbook with a one night only concert event in the main theatre featuring over 20 special guests.

LONDON FESTIVAL OF CABARET

M AY 4 t h t o 1 1 t h

SCOTT ALAN & CYNTHIA ERIVO Monday 4 – Wednesday 6 May £20 / £25

Acclaimed International composer Scott Alan (Home; Dreaming Wide Awake) & Evening Standard and What’s On Stage Award Nominated West End Star Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple; I Can’t Sing) will join forces for HOME AGAIN, three special concerts at the St. James Studio as part of the 2015 London Cabaret Festival.

“There are theatre composers and there are pop writers. And then there’s Scott Alan, whose work effortlessly straddles the two worlds. No wonder that his repertoire has been so strongly embraced by theatrical singers and pop artists alike.” Mark Shenton

“Cynthia Erivo is not only a goddess of musical theatre, but she is also an artist with so much to offer... watch out world!” West End Frame

BAKER’S DOZENFriday 8 May £25 / £30

Laurence OIivier Award winning British musical theatre star Paul Baker presents the World Premiere of his new solo show, Baker’s Dozen, featuring 13 musical performances.

“The Olivier-winning Paul Baker is a real original; one of those performers who is always utterly compelling to watch!” Mark Shenton, The Stage

“Paul Baker is hilarious, with an AMAZING voice” Boy George

SMITTY’S BIG FOUR: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOKSaturday 9 May £17.50 / £20

Tonight, the Big Four will crack the Great American Songbook. Expect to hear verses and sections of favourite tunes you never knew existed, offbeat picks from legendary composers, and fresh takes on classic numbers. Selections will include works by Kern, Rodgers, Bernstein, Gershwin and more.

Richard Douglas Productions present

JAMIE PARKER AND FRIENDSSunday 10 May £25 / £30

Jamie Parker with special guests, including Sam Barnet, present a musical programme randomly selected and spuriously linked in an attempt to exorcise the ghosts of humiliating auditions, miscastings and thwarted ambition.

“Parker put me in mind of the young Sinatra” Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph.

LIZ ROBERTSON MASTERCLASSMonday 11 May FREE3pm

West End, Broadway and Concert star Liz Robertson takes emerging Cabaret artists from leading drama schools through their paces with a mix of Coward, Berlin, Wodehouse and The Sherman Brothers.

She has starred in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM, I LOVE MY WIFE, THE MITFORD GIRLS and MY FAIR LADY for which she won an Olivier nomination and the Variety Club award for most promising newcomer.

THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDE Wednesday 29 April £12.50 / £15

Special Guest: David Lammy

Matt Forde (as seen on Jon Richardson Grows Up, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats & This Week) hosts a comedy night combining topical stand-up and a big interview with a political heavyweight. A celebration of politics with “a first-class comic” (The Guardian).

DON LAKA’S AFRO CHOPIN - UK LAUNCHFEATURING HEIDI MARIE FERREN AND OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS

Friday 1 May & Monday May 11 £20 / £25

Kwaai Jazz Maestro Don Laka, South Africa’s celebrated musician, composer and producer, launches his most exciting musical project to date. Performed with a five piece band and featuring vocalist Heidi-Marie Ferren and other well known Jazz musicians.

SARAH GILLESPIE: EMPRESS OF THE BLUESThursday 7 May £18 / £22

Growing up in both the US and UK, Sarah Gillespie soaked up early blues and soul stars. She sings a fusion of folk, blues & jazz, knitted together by poetic, street-wise lyricism. This performance showcases the music of Bessie Smith, the highly influential 1920’s jazz and blues vocalist. Sarah is accompanied by Kit Downes on piano

“Talented, lyrical & forthright is Sarah Gillespie - an original” John Fordham, Guardian

(The fourth & last event in the Jazz Divas series)

APR - MAY2 9 t h t o 1 4 t h

FUNNY WOMEN WORKSHOPSaturday 9 May £49.50 / £39.50 11am

Funny Women helps women nationwide to build confidence and improve their communication skills. Enjoy working with other women and learn how a humorous approach to life can be empowering with this introduction to the techniques of stand up comedy.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT With Charlotte Jaconelli, Daniel Koek & Jai McDowall

Tuesday 12 May £25 / £30

British singing sensation, soprano Charlotte Jaconelli, teams up here with one of music theatre’s brightest stars, Australian tenor Daniel Koek (Les Miserables), and Britain’s Got Talent Winner Jai McDowall for an amazing evening of sensational hits from the stage, screen and the charts!

MATT FORDE’S SPORTS PARTYThursday 14 May £12.50 / £15

Sports-mad comedian and talkSPORT presenter Matt Forde hosts a brand new comedy chat show featuring some of the biggest professional names in sport as well celebrity fans and officials.

“A first class comic” The Guardian

“Highly engaging, inherently funny… an ability to ad lib laughs out of thin air” Chortle

“Combining spot-on impressions with up-to-the-minutes observations, he is the real deal” Mail on Sunday

M AY 1 5 t h t o 2 3 r d

JAY SCOTT AND THE FINDFriday 15 May £15 / £17.50

After a UK and international tour, Jay Scott and The Find are back with us with their new album. Already at a million record sales within just three months, their music has been described as fresh & classic-infectious, anthemic rock songs, powerfully pretty pop songs. www.jayscottandthefind.com

CLELIA IRUZUNWednesday 20 May £15 / £20

Pianist Clelia Iruzun launches new CD ‘Ernesto Nazareth, the authentic Carioca!’ with a concert of piano music of the Brazilian composer, described as the Scott Joplin of Brazil. Nazareth wrote miniatures for the piano inspired by Gottschalk and Chopin with a Brazilian twist, blending in rhythms of samba, tango and waltzes.

“The result is a fine legacy, beautifully showcased here by Iruzun” Gramophone

CLASSICAL KICKS: CLASSICAL BROADSMonday 18 May £20 / £25

Lizzie Ball curator, violin, vocalsGabriella Swallow cello Christina McMaster piano Emma Smith bassEmma Hamilton actress

An all-star female line up will convene for this unique presentation of iconic women in classical and jazz with songs, music and spoken word. Programme will include material from Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Clara Schumann, Maya Angelou and more.

TRAVIATA TELLS ALLThursday 21 May £20 / £25

Highlights from Verdi’s best-loved opera in a singing chat show.

High-class escort Violetta meets the man who changes her life. Post-interval the cast sing their own favourites and answer questions. Expect sublime singing, spine-tingling drama, raucous fun and “Unexpected” revelations.

The critics on Unexpected Opera’s show OPERA NAKED:HHHHH “Make sure you catch this ‘cure-for-all-ills’ show.” Broadwaybaby.com

BEN COX BANDFriday 22 May £15 / £17.50

After sell out gigs at Ronnie Scott’s and with a new album, we are delighted to introduce the Ben Cox Band. Featured on Jamie Cullum, the band will play some iconic Tony Bennett, some original music and other beautiful tunes.

“The best new jazz talent to emerge from the UK. Highly recommended” Liane Carroll

VANKAN CELEBRATES SINATRASaturday 23 May £20 / £25

2015 is the centenary of Frank Sinatra’s birth, 100 years of swing and jazz hits that remain timeless. Matthew vanKan indulges in the songs and sentiment of one of the best-selling artists of all time and greatest singers of the 20th century - the ‘King Of Swing’.

“A not-to-be-missed treat” Louise Roddon, Daily Telegraph

M AY 2 4 t h t o 2 9 t h

WEST END SWITCHED OFFSunday 24 May £20 / £25

Parallel Productions return with the second in their much praised West End Switched Off concert series, rediscovering musical theatre songs old and new in unheard acoustic arrangements, with live band and stellar line up of West End performers.

LUNCHTIME THEATRE CHARACTER SOLOS Wednesday 27 May & Thursday 28 May | 1pm£8 / £10 (on the door)

Several magical solo pieces, invented, written, and performed by each actor. Originally ‘Solos’ were created after training with Master Teacher Yat Malmgren. Room One presents a lunchtime with old and new characters, directed by James Kemp, sole inheritor of Malmgren’s work.

THE EVILMonday 25 & Tuesday 26 May £15 / £17.50

Danish actor and storyteller Claes Bang (Borgen, The Bridge) tells a dark and sinister tale. Set in a boarding school in Sweden, this chilling slice of Nordic Noir asks whether a boy who is exposed to evil can, himself, become evil.

Adapted from a book by the acclaimed Swedish novelist Jan Guillou, The Evil is a dark and terrifying story about abuse and violence, drawn from the author’s own experiences.

Performed in Denmark, Sweden and Germany more than two hundred times, to high critical acclaim……Now it’s London’s turn to experience The Evil…

THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDE with KELLIE MALONEYWednesday 27 May £12.50 / £15

Special Guest: Retired boxing manager and UKIP politician Kellie Maloney.

Matt Forde (as seen on Jon Richardson Grows Up, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats & This Week) hosts a comedy night combining topical stand-up and a big interview with a political heavyweight. A celebration of politics with “a first-class comic” (The Guardian).

COMEDY ROYALEThursday 28 May £12.50 / £15

Comedy Royale with People People and Friends

Jaw-dropping comedy, invented on the spot!

PEOPLE PEOPLE are Sony Award-winning actor Kerry Shale (The Trip, Red Dwarf) & stand-up Viv Groskop (“Viv’s brilliant” – Jo Brand), together with Mike McShane and Josie Lawrence (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and many more laughter experts.

VIN’S NIGHT INFriday 29 May £10

Spring has sprung, summer is on the way and to celebrate, Vin’s Night In is returning triumphantly and excitedly to St. James Studio for its first show here this year. Pop in and join Vin as he hosts another fabulous evening of bands and singer-songwriters including JONNY AND THE GIANTS, CARRIE HABER, BEA MUNROE plus the now infamous Vin’s Night in drawing competition with its (rubbish) prizes!

“Vin is da man! He’s like a camp Tom Waites….in a good way” George Ezra

“Vin’s Night In! is my favourite music night” Judie Tzuke

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M AY 3 0 t h t o 3 1 s t

CRAIG POMRANZSaturday 30 May £15 / £17.50

Love will be in the air when Craig Pomranz, Winner of New York’s MAC award for best male singer 2012 and “one of the dreamiest voices in the music industry” makes his debut at St. James Studio. From Irving Berlin to Cyndi Lauper to Noel Coward to Mel Torme, Craig will take you on an exploration of love songs! From serious to deliriously silly, this is a party you won’t want to miss.

DAVID BEDELLA & FRIENDS: PRIMETIME!Sunday 31 May £20 / £25

Continuing his monthly Sunday night residency, Olivier Award winner David Bedella hosts an evening of laughter, song, gossip and chat; featuring a live band and his many celebrity friends from the worlds of film, television, Broadway and the West End.

“Ferociously charming, witty, and possessing that mellifluous voice, Bedella weaves a magic on stage that allows his guests to shine…” Paul Vale, Musical Theatre Review

C O M I N GS O O N . . .THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAYMonday 15 – Saturday 20 June £15 / £17.50

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the publication of ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ European Arts Company returns with a thrilling adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel. Written by Wilde’s grandson Merlin Holland and John O’Connor, this is the follow up to the sell out success of ‘The Trials of Oscar Wilde’.

“A perfectly judged rendering by European Arts Company” The Times

ZOE LYONSThursday 25 June £12.50 / £15

Following a smash hit Edinburgh run, where she racked up an impressive three 5H and seven 4Hreviews, Edinburgh Comedy Award best newcomer nominee and Dave’s funniest joke of the fringe winner, Zoe Lyons is taking to the road.

HHHHH “Proper laugh out loud one-liners” The Herald

HOW TO FIND US

12 Pa lace St reet , London SW1E 5JA

0844 264 2140 | s t jamestheat re .co.uk

BY TUBEThe nearest tube is Victoria. We are situated within a 5 minute walk of the station.

PARKINGFree parking after 6.30pm is available in nearby streets.

NATIONAL RAILVictoria Station is less than 5 minutes walk from the theatre.

BY BUSRoutes 16, 38, 52, 73, 42, 148 all pass by near the theatre.