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Welcome to our new Season brochure, filled with an amazing mix of events. All your old favourites – Classical; Jazz; Saturday morning Music; Drama; Art; Films; Talks; Music and Open Stage plus the return of our popular Hollywood Movies on a Sunday afternoon followed by tea & cakes, our successful Meet the Author, and by request, the retro dance night.New to this season, a weekend Book Festival, poetry in the coffee bar, acoustic sessions and once again, we embrace the Little Chelsea area with our own pre-Christmas event (see below).Add to this our generous discounts for members on ticket prices, our low cost tea, coffee & cakes plus the wide selection of alcoholic drinks on sale, the Under Ground Theatre provides your perfect entertainment venue.

CHRISTMAS IS FULL OF WONDERFUL SURPRISES WHETHER UNDER THE MISTLETOE, UNDER THE TREE

OR HERE AT THE UNDER GROUND THEATRE

LITTLE CHELSEA CHRISTMAS Friday 4th December - 5.30 until 10pm

when the Little Chelsea area explodes with seasonal festivities

Let ‘Acting Moon’ thrill you on the library forecourt with their circus acts from 5.30pm. View our affordable Art Sale in the foyer whilst supping mulled wine or a champagne cocktail.Our Christmas Market will solve your Christmas gift dilemma with its high quality, local crafts you’ll want to keep. Have your five minutes of fame by performing in our Christmas Karaoke on stage to live and recorded music.Make a wooden reindeer to take home from our café bar which will be serving ‘til 10.00pm.

2015 AUTUMN SEASON Open times for Art 10am to 4pm Fridays and Saturdays

SEPTEMBER SEAS Friday 4th until Wednesday 30th SeptemberThree different artists with very differing approaches will present their own view of our seas, creating a celebration of the changing beauty of our coastline as we head towards the winter season. Expect to see dark clouds, crashing waves, and deep sunsets.

MIKE TANN Friday 2nd until Saturday 31st OctoberMike Tann’s work provides intrigue, humour, and a sense of the macabre. Employing a variety of media, from upcycled materials to paint and collage, he creates curious objet d’art, figurative Pop Surrealism, and dream-like fantasies with bizarre and sometimes comic effect.

ANALOGUE / DIGITAL Friday 6th until Saturday 28th November

Art Under Ground is excited to exhibit for the first time a group show of artists working within the mediums of photography, video and sound. Analog / Digital seeks to illustrate the potential of video and sound as an art form and the differences or similarities within the practice of analog and digital photography.

ART SALE 2015Friday 4th December until Saturday 2nd January 2016 A chance to buy and sell pre-loved art contributed by friends, volunteers and patrons of the theatre. There are many art collectors and patrons who would like to make space for new acquisitions, so come and grab an unusual gift, or simply enjoy seeing a huge range of unique and diverse work all under one roof.

YOURS TRULY JACK THE RIPPERFriday 23rd October 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)Using the words of actual witnesses, and underscored with music of the period. This remarkable production brings to life the true and terrible facts of the world’s most infamous murders.From the acclaimed Isosceles Theatre Company, with Pat Abernathy and Dave Marsden.Tickets: £10 (UGT members & students £8)

MACBETHSaturday 17th October 7pm (doors open 6.30pm) The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company put their own contemporary spin on Shakespeare's most dangerous play. Tragic and hilarious in equal measures this innovative take on 'The Scottish Play' (Macbeth) features femmes fatale, high-speed chases, killer lines, killer crimes and some seriously weird sisters Tickets: £8 adults £6.50 children (UGT members & students £7)

25th ANNUAL SPELLING BEEWednesday 9th to Saturday 12th September 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Saturday 12th matinee 2pm (doors open 1.30pm)Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is a hilarious tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. (Parental Advisory: Contains Explicit Content)Tickets: £15 (UGT members & students £14)

Venue opens at 7.30pm for all Jazz eventsBar and refreshments available.Often staged in cabaret style.

MISSISSIPPI SWAMP DOGSFriday 4th September - 8pmThe Swamp Dogs were formed in 2008 by Jeff Williams, trombonist, vocalist and bandleader. The band has one mission, to entertain. What better music to do this but the rich, cultural, musical heritage of the Deep South? The Swamp Dogs pay tribute to some wonderful artists: Professor Longhair, Alan Toussaint, Dr John and the Neville Brothers whilst offering a fantastic mix of musical styles: Cajun, Blues, Funk, Jazz and the New Orleans Rhumba to name just a few.Tickets: £12 (no concessions)

DEREK NASH QUARTET Friday 25th September - 8pmWorld class performers: Derek Nash, a master of the saxophone, Julian Marc Stringle, the current premier European clarinet player, Gareth Williams on piano and Steve Thompson on bass. Contemporary jazz.Tickets: £13 (UGT members & students £12)

ROBERT FOWLER QUARTET Friday 9th October - 8pmUnpretentious swinging jazz performed by tenor saxophonist and clarinetist Robert Fowler. The sound is reminiscent of the great saxophonists of the 40's and 50's. Supported by pianist Robin Aspland, bassist Jeremy Brown and drummer Matt Home.Tickets: £13 (UGT members & students £12)

JONATHAN VINTEN TRIO Friday 13th November - 8pmComposer, Arranger and gifted pianist Jonathan Vinten who has a wealth of experience in the jazz world plays a mix of jazz styles embracing many genres. He is joined by Steve Thompson prolific composer and songwriter on bass and Bobby Worth on drums who has travelled all over the world performing with the very best in the business.Tickets: £12 (UGT members & students £11)

AMY ROBERTS & RICHARD EXALL QUINTETFriday 11th December - 8pmAmy Roberts and Richard Exall are two of the most exciting and versatile musicians on the jazz scene today. Multi instrumentalists, they perform an eclectic range of high octane music on clarinets, saxophones and flute. Their repertoire is drawn from a wealth of experience encompassing a vast range of jazz styles and periods. To complete the quintet is pianist of great promise David Ferris, bassist extraordinaire Bill Coleman and drummer Marc Parnell.Tickets: £13 (UGT members & students £12)

FREE CONCERTSEVERY SATURDAYPromoter: Ron Turner Email: lizzron@hotmail.com10am - 12 noon

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BANJO DAVE followed by GLYNN BURGESS5th September A morning of country music from two great singers and pickers

THE BOYS 12th SeptemberShadows greatest hits from top tribute band

THE BEAGLES19th SeptemberHits from the 60’s and 70’s from a band that pays tribute to both the Beatles and The Eagles

2ND UNIT26th SeptemberClassic popular song-book from duo Jayne Tingley and Dave Rate

NOTHING IS REAL3rd OctoberThe best of the Beatles songs and memories from Jon Rose and friends

CHRIS LIDDIARD TRIBUTE10th OctoberA celebration of the work of local songsmith and musician Chris Liddiard by whole host of friends

ALAN DAY & WILL FLY followed by STUART REED17th OctoberGreat Music Hall duo followed by a legend of the Brighton folk music scene

LAWRENCE GILLIANS & FRIENDS24th OctoberA welcome return for the cream of local young music talent

ANDY & MARILYN 31st OctoberFolk, Pop, Country and Western, and originals all in perfect harmony

SKIDDLE AM BAM7th NovemberIts Skiffle Jim, but not as we know it.

JOHN CAVE followed by GEOFF MORLEY14th NovemberA morning of comic songs from two great local exponents of the art.

BLACK STRAP MOLASSES21st NovemberOne of Eastbourne’s top folk bands playing an eclectic mix of music

STUART EVANS & MEYA REIN28th NovemberAwesome young talent playing both covers and originals with a jazz tinge

BARBER & TAYLOR5th DecemberBluesy Americana, Classic covers and Stunning Originals

R’n’R12th DecemberRichard and Ron playing great songs from the 20’s to the 80’s

CON BRIO19th DecemberSeason ends on the high note of a cocktail of Jazz and Blues

Highlighting local clubs, charities or societies and subjects of interest that deserve our stage.

FREE TALKS

AFTERNOON LAPTOP CLINICFriday 25th SeptemberFriday 30th OctoberFriday 27th November1pm - 4pmBring along your laptop, tablet, or portable device - take a ticket - and an experienced computer technician will be with you, giving assistance and advice and taking you on a step-by-step process of improving your machine.Sessions are free, but donations are welcomed if you've gained the help you hoped for.

Sunday 25th October - 1pm - 4pm (venue opens at 12.30pm)Whether you're an artist, film maker, photographer, musician, webcaster, designer, technician, archivist, historian, architect, would-be volunteer, mover, shaker ... or all of these - here's an event that looks to network people together.If you're new to Eastbourne, or have been here for some time, come and connect.

EASTBOURNE REMEMBEREDSaturday 26th September - 2pmChris Leach, technician at the Heritage Centre and the UGT, presents details of a new oral heritage project, interviewing local long-time residents for their historic memories of the town.He'll be showing examples of some done to date and inviting everyone to be a part of this essential project to keep history alive for the next generation and beyond.www.eastbourneremembered.co.uk

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS

All tickets: £6.50Includes afternoon tea & cakesVenue opens at 2.15pmFilms start at 2.45pm

STAGE DOOR CANTEENSunday 13th SeptemberAmid cameos by celebrated musicians and film stars such as Gracie Fields, Ethel Merman, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, George Raft and Catherine Hepburn to name but a few, soldier Dakota Smith (William Terry) travels to New York City in advance of his service during World War II. At a bustling social club established for the comfort of servicemen, he meets professional eye candy Eileen Burke (Cheryl Walker), an employee prohibited from having relationships with active troops. Caught up in the merriment, Dakota and Eileen find themselves drawn to one another in a meaningful way.

THE BAND WAGONSunday 18th OctoberThis highly acclaimed musical tells the tale of Tony Hunter, a multi-talented but ageing movie star whose career is flagging. His old friends Lily and Les Martin help out by writing him a dazzling play. Unfortunately the production bombs.

STRAY DOGS IN CONCERT – ALBUM LAUNCHSaturday 5th September - 8pm (doors open 7.30pm)The Under Ground Theatre is delighted to be staging this exciting concert performance by highly talented and popular musicians Alex Grayson and Garry Wonfor. This event is the launch of their long awaited CD including ‘You were the first to call me beautiful’, ‘Janie Ran’ and ‘The Bindley Tree’. Alex and Garry will be performing their own songs in addition to tracks from their albums, ‘Unplug the Beatles’ and an acoustic re-working of Simon & Garfunkel songs.Tickets: £6.50 (no concessions)

Starring SHARAZ asSHIRLEY BASSEY with CLAIRE LOUISESaturday 26th September - 8pm (doors open 7pm)The UGT is thrilled to announce a single performance by Sharaz starring as Shirley Bassey supported by exciting upcoming singer Claire Louise.Sharaz is renowned as a versatile solo vocalist. For the last five years, Sharaz has delighted audiences with her amazing blues set, classics and rock & roll.Claire Louise is a talented upcoming singer and covers diverse genres from Edith Piaf, Frank Sinatra, Connie Francis, Tina Turner, Cher through to Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse, the Killers, the Kooks and Kings of Leon. Claire Louise will open this thrilling eveningTickets: £12.00 (no concessions)

UNDERGROUND ACOUSTIC SESSIONSsponsored by www.davidcrozierguitars.comThursday 24th September - 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)New for the autumn season, Richard Walder and Ron Turner (aka R’n’R) are your hosts for offstage performances by singer / guitarist / songwriters. They’ll be playing an extended set of their own, then the stage is open for all comers. Could this be you?Free entry

BLUE SHIFT JAZZFriday 2nd October - 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)Enjoy a mixture of standards, Latin, blues and original numbers from the Blue Shift Jazz Band.Blue Shift have been regular performers at the Under Ground for several years, always to packed audiences and they’ll be serving up a rich and varied menu, with numbers such as ‘On Green Dolphin Street’.Tickets: £6.50 (no concessions)

LED ZEPPELIN & THE DOORS TRIBUTESaturday 3rd October 8pm (doors open 7.30pm)Don’t miss the chance to see two of the UK’s top tribute bands live on the same bill.CODA are a superb tribute to Led Zeppelin. Passionate about the music, they faithfully reproduce the power, magic & excitement of a typical Led Zeppelin concert. With their authentic instruments and sets crafted through years of experience, ‘The Strange Doors’ invite audiences to immerse themselves in the vibe, to move to the hypnotic beat and to allow the sound to help them break on through to the other side.Tickets: £12 in advance £14 on the door

THE ROCKABELLAS – SIRENS OF SWINGSunday 4th October - 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)Paul Burton Productions in association with The Rockabellas present today's answer to The Andrews Sisters, with their killer heels, killer curves and killer harmonies. The Rockabellas combine stunning close harmony vocals with bespoke big band arrangements, cute choreography and top to toe pin up couture. In this special concert, Britain's favourite vintage girl group will be serving up a perfectly nostalgic repertoire featuring toe-tapping tunes from wartime songbirds and big band swing sensations, right through to more modern pop songs which they beat into submission with their retro sticks to get you well and truly In The Mood!Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions)

TAYLOR MAIDSaturday 24th October 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)West Sussex based band, Taylor Maid formed in early 2013 and have been playing regularly since then, with their growing repertoire of ‘vintage’ songs and tunes. Taylor Maid brings together a wide variety of music from the 1920s to the present day with an array of instruments and vocals. Tickets: £8.00 (no concessions)

FOUND Friday 16th October - 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)Singer / songwriter Paul Armfield presents a suite of songs inspired by a collection of anonymous photographs found in the flea markets of Berlin over three decades. Each picture is both mysterious and beautiful and presents a tantalizing glimpse into the hearts, loves and loves of the people. With these images projected , the songs are a complimentary and poetic soundtrack, giving breath and life to each one shown.Paul and his band of four multi-instrumentalists will be performing with an eclectic range of instruments, including hammer dulcimer, oud, saw, mandolin, accordian and double bass.Tickets £10 (UGT members £9)

UNDERGROUND ACOUSTIC SESSIONSsponsored by www.davidcrozierguitars.comThursday 22nd October - 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)It’s open stage for acoustic singer / instrumentalists, in comfortable club-style surroundings. Your host tonight, and playing his own extended set, is the ever popular Kevin Barber. Free entry

BECK SIÀN & JONATHAN KERSHAWSaturday 14th November - 7.45pm (doors open 7pm)Jointly coming from musical background in rock, classical and traditional Celtic music, renowned Australian singer Beck Siàn together with acclaimed UK guitarist Jonathan Kershaw create a supernatural blend of haunting, ghost ballads and dark verdant Celtic themes.Tickets: £10 (UGT members & students £8)

FOLK UNDERGROUNDFriday 30th October - 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)

A concert featuring PHIL HARE TERRY LEES JOHN CAVE and R'n'R

EASTBOURNE MUSIC SHOWCASESaturday 31st October - 7.45pm (doors open 7pm)Come and spend Hallowe'en Night in the company of some great local young musicians. Tonight, it's Harry & James Court, Amber Satchwell and Jason Payne. All are talented singer / guitarist /songwriters out to impress and well worthy of your support. Tickets: £5 in advance, £6 on the door

UNDERGROUND ACOUSTIC SESSIONSsponsored by www.davidcrozierguitars.comThursday 26th November - 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)‘The Master of the Comic Song’ John Cave is your host for tonight’s session. He’ll be performing quite a few songs of his own, then opening the stage up to any musicians who’d like to join in. Could this be you?Free entry

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MEET THE LOCAL AUTHOR - AN AUDIENCE WITH SHEILA BUGLERFriday 18th September 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)Best-selling writer Sheila Bugler, will be interviewed by Louise Order-Sewell, (Chair of New Eastbourne Writers), about her life, writing career and her books, ‘Hunting Shadows’, ‘The Waiting Game’ and the next book in her Ellen Kelly crime series. There will be a question and answer session and book signing. Copies of her novels will be on sale (cash or cheque only please). A light buffet will be served.Tickets: £4 to include a glass of wine or a cup of tea or coffee

EASTBOURNE BOOK FESTIVALSaturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 1pm to 5.30pm (doors open 12.30pm both days)A new type of Festival is coming to Eastbourne sponsored by Gardners Books.From authors to readers, to those who use the written word in their artwork, Eastbourne Book Festival 2015 will cater for every literary need. The Festival will feature authors who will be displaying, discussing and selling their works. Plus there will also be poetry and story writing competitions open to all run by the New Eastbourne Writers group.Tickets: £3

OPEN STAGE NIGHT CELEBRATES ‘LIGHT’Thursday 8th October - 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)Today is National Poetry Day, and for this season’s one-off Open Stage Night (and as a launch pad for the new Poetry Cafe) we invite all performers, singers and poets to celebrate with their muses on the theme ‘Light’.As usual, the Theatre will be set out in comfortable club-style, with the much-loved circular tables.Free

50s, 60s DANCE NIGHTSaturday 12th December 2015 7.30pm (venue opens 7pm)In addition to Tommy on the turntable we are thrilled to have live music from the 5 - piece band ‘Recycled’ who provide ‘old ones, loved ones, neglected ones and music too’. This event will support St Wilfrid’s and Prostate Association. There will be a nightclub layout in the auditorium, a dance floor and glitter balls. The dress code is up to you – dress from the 50s or 60s is optional, but not essential.Tickets: £5

POETRY CAFEThursday 10th December - 8pm (doors open 7pm)Our platform for local poets to present their original works to an appreciative audience in our Theatre bar, with a guest poet invited to perform an extended set. Open to all - performers and listeners alike.Tonight’s theme : FestivitiesFree

THE SUSSEX SONG MAKERSSunday 6th December - 3pm (doors open 2.30pm)This recently formed ensemble is already enjoying success presenting a mixture of wonderful ensembles, embellished with poetry that reflects the music.Directed by acclaimed musician Elizabeth Muir-Lewis, with poetry read by Ann Gregory and Iona Taylor, this will be an entertaining afternoon to start the festive season.Tickets: £12 (Eastbourne Arts Circle & UGT members £10)

4th Thursday of the month 24th September, 22nd October, 26th November

Starting at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) New for the autumn season 2015. Richard Walder and Ron Turner aka R'n'R will be hosting the Underground Acoustic Sessions offstage in the main auditorium of the theatre.Each month R'n'R will start the evening with a few songs of their own, and will usually end the evening with a jam/sing-a-round. In between there will be time for some floor singers, however, each month an extended set of at least 7 numbers will be given to an invited act from the South East acoustic music scene.On 24th September R'n'R will themselves be the featured performers. 22nd October it will be Kevin Barber and on the 26th November it will be the turn of Seaford Folk Club’s John Cave.Everyone is welcome. Entry will be FREE with a collection for the featured performer(s). Please note performers must either be Musicians or Singers or both.

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