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

Sun 6.30pm*[show starts 7pm]

*Unless otherwise stated and at the theatres discretion

DOORS OPEN

JANUARY - MARCH 2016

We kick off 2016 in the Studio with our signature eclectic mix of music, cabaret, comedy and theatre. Matt Forde returns with his wildly popular Political Party, featuring interviews with John Bercow and Liz Kendall to name two. 2015 MOBO Award winners Binker and Moses perform as part of the Tina Edwards Presents series, and Katie Brennan explores the trials and tribulations of being twentysomething in her new cabaret. Ferris and Milnes start a series of brand new cabaret nights from January, and the acclaimed production of The World Goes Round celebrating the legendary music of Kander and Ebb comes to the Studio for six nights. Our new writing initiative RE:act responds to main house productions The Pianist of Willesden Lane and Miss Atomic Bomb, and we are delighted to announce original RE:act piece, Reel Life, now developed into a full length production which will be performed in February. A selection of our upcoming music nights include the risqu Dirty Little Secrets, our first ever Festival of World Music presenting leading bands from Jamaica, Portugal, Russia and Brazil and the inimitable Liane Carroll. Theres a rare opportunity to see the exuberant Zoe Rahman, experience latin vibes with Emily Saunders and celebrate the return of the Jazz Divas series featuring Joanne Eden, Clare Teal, Norma Winstone and Claire Martin. A two man Macbeth promises to be an inventive celebration of Shakespeares 400th anniversary, followed by Hanging Hooke, a tale of intrigue and betrayal, which explores the stories and scandal behind the 17th Century scientist Robert Hooke. We welcome back Stuart Matthew Price, Vins Night In, and West End Switched Off, and premiere Ben Rimalowers off-Broadway hits Patti Issues and Bad With Money. We look forward to welcoming you to the Studio soon.

James AlbrechtCreative Director

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J A N U A R Y2 7 t h - 2 9 t h

THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDEWednesday 27 January8pm | 15 / 18

Comedy night combining topical stand-up and a big interview with a political heavyweight. The guest for this Political Party will be John Bercow.

Certain to ruffle the feathers of the right-on brigade The Guardian

TINA EDWARDS PRESENTS BINKER AND MOSESThursday 28 January8pm | 15 / 17.50

Tina Edwards delivers the most exciting artists to both seasoned audiences and new fans. This January the Jazz Standard host presents one of the biggest success stories of 2015; Binker and Moses. Winner of Best Jazz Act at this years MOBO Awards, the London based duo will be delivering an 80 minute set following an on stage interview.

Brilliantly Fiery Jazz FM

TWENTYSOMETHING THE QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS CABARETFriday 29 January8pm | 15 / 17.50

Join actress and blogger Katie Brennan for a new show, packed with music, comedy and cabaret all about living that Quarter Life Crisis life! From Facebook to flatshares, weddings to woeful bank accounts, career conundrums to chronically crap sex, come and raise a big glass of gin to all those twentysomethings struggling to find their place in the world!

Both completely loveable AND completely ridiculous! Musical Theatre Review

J A N - F E B3 0 t h - 1 6 t h

RE:ACT THE PIANIST OF WILLESDEN LANEMonday 1 February8pm | 7.50 / 10

RE:act brings together four emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick fire speed and performed on the stage of St. James Studio, these impulsive pieces will be followed by a conversation with an established theatre creative.

There was a different kind of anticipation, an excitement at seeing something so newly formed Everything Theatre

REEL LIFEWednesday 10 February8pm | 12.50 / 15

One location,Strangers at a turning point,And a fishing rod.Reel Life is the heart-warming story of a young woman struggling to find her place in the world.

Small scale theatre at its best West End Wilma on Unearthed

FERRIS & MILNES: LETS GO ON WITH THE SHOWSaturday 30 January | 8pmSunday 31 Janaury | 7pm20 / 25

Dominic Ferris and Martin Milnes are a unique combination. Dominic is a pianist extraordinaire; Martin has two voices. They combine comedy, music and vocals in a dynamic cocktail of explosive Broadway glamour and fun! Expect the unexpected as well as the songs you know and love in an action packed extravaganza of banteriffic entertainment.

Hilarious The Telegraph

J A N - F E B THE WORLD GOES ROUND THE SONGS OF KANDER & EBBTues 2 Sun 7 February8pm & 3pm (weekend matinees)7pm Sunday evening20 / 25

This five-star-reviewed production features songs from the legendary Broadway songwriting duos shows, such as Cabaret, Chicago, Flora the Red Menace, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink, 70 Girls 70 and The Act, including All That Jazz, Cabaret, Mr Cellophane, New York, New York and many more, with a live on-stage band.

A class act The Reviews Hub

Stunningly executed Mark Shenton, The Stage

First class Musical Theatre Review

THE ZOE RAHMAN TRIO Thursday 11 February8pm | 17.50 / 20

MOBO winning jazz pianist Zoe Rahman returns to the St. James Studio with her vibrant trio (Gene Calderazzo on drums, Mark Lewandowski on bass). Her set will include material from her solo piano album due for release later this year.

A remarkable pianist by any standard The Observer

MACBETHTuesday 16 February8pm | 15

The multi-award winning creators of Unmythable and Norsesome take on their greatest challenge yet: all the drama, intrigue and madness of Macbeth in 80 high-octane minutes; more than 30 characters brilliantly and boldly brought to life by just two actors.

Expertly performed and stupidly entertaining The Guardian (on Unmythable)

F E B R U A R Y1 7 t h - 2 6 t h

DIRTY LITTLE SECRETSFriday 19 February8pm | 17.50 / 20

In Dirty Little Secrets, Broadcaster and Vocalist Jumok Fashola, explores raunchy and lecherous blues songs, from 1920s gems to contemporary song, combining musical theatre and cabaret to showcase ditties that are titillating and salacious. Not a show for the fainthearted or blushing maidens.

A Jazz singer who takes risks Peter Quinn, Jazzwise

LIANE CARROLL & FRIENDS: SEASIDESaturday 20 February8pm | 20 / 25

Multi award winning songstress Liane returns to the Studio with another evening of fabulous music, featuring standards and originals from Duke Ellington to Tom Waits as well as songs from her latest award winning CD Seaside (Best CD at the 2015 British Jazz Awards). Liane is ably accompanied by her fellow Hastonians Roger Carey bass guitar and Russell Field, drums.

Totally Brilliant Time Out

CHICO CHICA ALBUM LAUNCHWednesday 17 February8pm | 15 / 17.50

Chico Chica take myriad elements from around the world, turn up the heat and then stir fry them in the work of their collective sub-conscious to form an unforgettable evening of original song and spoken word.

Make sure theyre on your must see list Slough Express

F E B R U A R Y STUART MATTHEW PRICE SINGS THE SONGBOOK OF SCHWARTZSunday 21 February7pm | 20 / 25

The second in the Songbook of series celebrates the extensive writing catalogue of Stephen Schwartz. Join Stuart and his guests Charlotte Wakefield and Ashleigh Gray as they take you on a journey through his work, delivering classics from shows such as Wicked, Godspell, Children of Eden and more.

Stuart Matthew Price is one of the best singers around at the moment Mark Shenton, The Stage

THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDEWednesday 24 February8pm | 15 / 18

Matt Forde 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). The guest for this event will be Liz Kendall.

Certain to ruffle the feathers of the right-on brigade The Guardian

LUNCHTIME COMEDY

MIXED DOUBLESThurs 25 Fri 26 February1pm | 8 / 10

BBC Radio 4 sketch comedy quartet Mixed Doubles serve up their distinctive brand of rapid-fire humour.

One to watch. A real flair for the silly Chortle

F E B - M A R2 5 t h - 4 t h

VINS NIGHT INWednesday 26 February8pm | 10 / 12.50

Vins Night In is coming back to the St. James! Pop in and join Vin hosting a fabulous evening of live music and comedy including Hannah White, Vin Goodwin & Band, Chris & Adam plus comedy, jelly babies and the famous Vins Night In drawing competition with (rubbish) prizes!

Vins Night In! is my favourite music night Judie Tzuke

AFTERPARTYFriday 27 February8pm | 15 / 17.50

Forget Pitch Perfect - AfterParty is a cappella like youve never heard it before. From current chart toppers to modern classics, expect lightning-quick mash-ups, awe-inspiring vocal percussion and rich, powerful vocals.

Out of this world! Ken Burton (BBC The Choir)

JAZZ DIVAS: JOANNA EDENThursday 25 February8pm | 19 / 25

The return to St. James of Sam Smiths vocal teacher, following her series of sell out concerts with Jazz at The Movies and her presentations of the music of Joni Mitchell & Ella Fitzgerald accompanied by Alan Barnes & Chris Ingham.

The UKs answer to Diana Krall & Norah Jones Time Out

F E B - M A R HANGING HOOKETues 1 Thurs 3 March8pm | 17.50 / 20

Christopher Wren loved him. Isaac Newton loathed him. Robert Hooke was a brilliant scientist, artist, architect and engineer: he poured out a stream of visionary concepts for the Royal Society and played a significant role in rebuilding London after the Great Fire. Yet after his death, Englands Leonardo was written out of history; even his portrait mysteriously disappeared. This tale of intrigue and betrayal, from Take the Space explores the captivating C17th world of new science and discovery.

These performances in the St. James Studio will mark the anniversary of Robert Hooke who died on 3rd March 1703.

The most wonderful piece of new writing I have seen in years Plays International

MOTOWN & MAGIC WITH ANTONIO FORCIONEFriday 4 March8pm | 20 / 25

The multi award-winning Antonio Forcione, acoustic guitarist, composer and talented artist, is a highly charismatic and inventive performer. He will be performing songs by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Sting and also originals. Antonio takes the guitar to new levels of expression and his numerous awards around the world are a testimony to his genius.

Forcione is mesmerizing ... passion, grace and fire The Times

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M A R C H8 t h - 1 8 t h

PATTI ISSUES / BAD WITH MONEY DOUBLE BILL Friday 11 Saturday 12 March 8pm | 17.50 / 20

Ben Rimalower will perform his Off-Broadway solo plays in double repertory bill. In Patti Issues, Ben talks about his obsession with Broadway diva Patti LuPone and his relationship with his troubled gay father. Bad With Money is about how an addiction to spending beyond his means has driven him to extreme lengths all his life.

well-honed script with an engagingly spontaneous delivery and a nose for sharp, observational comedy The New York Times

HOLLIE STEPHENSON ALBUM LAUNCHThursday 10 March8pm | 12.50

Hollie Stephenson was 12 years old when she performed her first song in front of an audience at the local pub. At 16 she recorded her first full album and tonight marks the release of that album, recorded with legendary producer Dave Stewart.

As vital and inspirational as the best of the best American Songwriter

THE WAY TO GET A GIRLTuesday 8 March8pm | 20 / 25

Join Savage & Webborn for a new show featuring classic songs, new musicals and some unheralded gems. Sharing the singing and playing, this promises to be a joyous night out and we might even discover if it really is The Way to Get a Girl!

A real treat Michael Ball

M A R C H

JAMAICA: REGGAE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEYTuesday 15 March | 8pm | 18 / 23

Bob Marley sold over 20 million records. Legends reggae music show covers the timeless classics No Woman No Cry, I Shot The Sheriff and many of Marleys top selling hits.

When music hits you, you feel no pain Bob Marley

RUSSIA: CHORAL & FOLK MUSICThursday 17 March | 8pm | 18 / 23

An evening of raw emotion, with brilliant choral & solo singing of lyrical, epic songs, wedding, pagan ritual and dance songs, that will move the listener physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Virtuoso vocal talent with raw, emotional delivery Portuguese American Journal

BRAZIL: CHORO MUSICFriday 18 March | 8pm | 18 / 23

Gaio de Lima from Rio leads his Club do Choro UK group in an evening of real Brazilian party music, with a tour de force of musical variety and improvisations tumbling around, to ensure a night of lively foot tapping and body swaying entertainment.

PORTUGAL: FADO & COUNTRY MUSICWednesday 16 March 8pm | 18 / 23

Isabel Noronha and Cristiano de Sousa, two brilliant Fado singers, with their musicians, arrive from Lisbon to perform Portugals unique traditional classical stories and raw music that will live inside your soul.

Fado stories, and deep music style live inside the soul Correio da Manha

FESTIVAL OF WORLD MUSICFOUR CONSECUTIVE EVENINGS OF WONDERFUL

MUSIC FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

M A R C H1 9 t h - 2 6 t h

WEST END SWITCHED OFFSunday 20 March7pm | 20 / 25

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

RE:ACT -MISS ATOMIC BOMBWednesday 23 March8pm | 7.50 / 10

RE:act brings together four emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within the second production of our Spring Season. Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick fire speed and performed on the stage of St. James Studio, these impulsive pieces will then be followed by a conversation with an established theatre creative.

TWENTYSOMETHING THE QUARTER-LIFE CRISIS CABARETSaturday 19 March8pm | 15 / 17.50

Join actress and blogger Katie Brennan for a new show, packed with music, comedy and cabaret all about living that Quarter Life Crisis life! From Facebook to flatshares, weddings to woeful bank accounts, career conundrums to chronically crap sex, come and raise a big glass of gin to all those twentysomethings struggling to find their place in the world!

Both completely loveable AND completely ridiculous! Musical Theatre Review

M A R C H EMILY SAUNDERS: THE MIX UNPLUGGEDThursday 24 March8pm | 25

Emily Saunders brings top international artists from The Voice Mix and The Latin Mix for an intimate unplugged evening of outstanding music. Expect an extravaganza of soaring voices and driving grooves from Emily and her guests, along with her outstanding band ESB.

Absolutely brilliant Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio2

EVE FERRET: PIMLICO PTFriday 25 March8pm | 20 / 25

Eve Ferret is thrilled to bring her Pimlico Pt show and launch of her EP to the St. James Studio. Joined by Roddy Matthews her musical partner and brilliant guitarist.

Eve Ferret could be a great actress, a stand-up comic, a lyricist, a jazz singer or an opera singer instead she is all in one go, see her you will feel better for it. Remotegoat.com

FERRIS & MILNES: ANOTHER OPENIN ANOTHER SHOWSaturday 26 March8pm | 20 / 25

Premiering a series of brand new shows at the St. James, Ferris & Milnes combine comedy, music and vocals in a dynamic cocktail of explosive Broadway glamour and fun! Expect the unexpected as well as the songs you know and love in an action packed extravaganza of banteriffic entertainment.

Hilarious The Telegraph

M A R - A P R2 7 t h - 2 4 t h

UNEARTHEDTuesday 29 March8pm | 15 / 17.50

Comedy-drama Unearthed tells the heart-warming story of estranged siblings who, once torn apart by caring for their father in his illness, are brought back together through a series of hilarious tasks left for them in his will. Developed in consultation with the Stroke Association and Carers Trust UK, Alys Metcalfs celebrated new play sensitively straddles the line between humour and heartbreak, shining a light on issues we can all relate to.

Small-scale theatre at its best West End Wilma

THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH MATT FORDEWednesday 30 March8pm | 15 / 18

Matt Forde 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).The guest for this Political Party will be Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Certain to ruffle the feathers of the right-on brigade The Guardian

THE MUSIC OF KATIE AND ALEXSunday 27 March7pm | 20.50 / 27.50

Katie Lam (lyrics and book) and Alex Parker (music) have been writing songs and shows together since they were placed next to each other in the Class 4 seating plan when they were eight years old. Their work has become (a bit) more sophisticated since then, looking to evoke the classic feel of the musicals they grew up falling in love with.

M A R - A P R JAZZ DIVAS: CLARE TEALThursday 31 March8pm | 19 / 25

Clare Teal is one of the UKs most celebrated jazz singers, as well as a prolific recording artist and popular BBC Radio 2 broadcaster. Her stunning voice, innate warmth and wit make Clare one of the most sought after singers and broadcasters in the country. For her debut at St. James she is accompanied at the piano by Jason Rebello.

Wonderful. Worth raving about Sir Michael Parkinson

COMING UP...

FOREVER PLAIDTuesday 5 Sunday 24 April8pm eves | 3pm matinees Previews 5-7 April - 20 / 25 Other Tickets - 25 / 30

Join the boys of Forever Plaid on a humorous heavenly journey through some of the greatest close-harmony songs of the 50s. With one final chance to give the concert they never gave, The Plaids sing nostalgic hits Rags To Riches, Love Is A Many Splendid Thing, Catch A Falling Star, Three Coins In A Fountain and many more all in glorious harmony with patter that will keep any audience rolling in the aisles. Come enjoy a drink at the beautiful St. James Studio, whilst The Plaids deliver a 50s roller-coaster ride of comedy and music in this classic musical.

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