The Modernists – Tuesday 17th June

Directed by Rikki Tarascas of Tanglehead Productions, The Modernists by Jeff Noon is a unique theatre experience previewing for one night only at Café des Artistes before its stint at the Komedia Brighton.

The Now are a 1960’s pop group on the verge of success but their rock and roll dream is about to implode in this tale of fast music, sharp suits, bust-ups and drug fuelled ambition. When something’s happening, it’s happening NOW! Once it’s over, it’s over! Come ride through the streets of Soho in an explosion of words, live music and action.

Tickets are £10 (+ a small booking fee) and are available online from wegottickets or from the Union Music Store in Lewes.

Doors open 7:30pm, play begins 8:30pm. Licensed bar til late.

BILLIE HOLIDAY NIGHT THIS SATURDAY 31st MARCH

Next Saturday 31st March Café des Artistes Lewes welcomes you for a very special one off performance by the fabulous Helen McDonald jazz trio as they play the songs of the late great first lady of jazz Billie Holiday.

Helen will be accompanied by Vladimir Miller on piano and Adrian Northover alto and soprano saxes.

 Helen’s stunning voice and brilliant song writing skills have led to collaborations with some wonderful musicians in the world of Jazz, African music, dance music and beyond. Roy Ayres, Jean Toussaint, Dave Murray, and Nana Tsiboe.

Helen is also known for her interpretation of Billie Holiday songs which she has performed in the play ‘The Life of Billie Holiday’ to critical acclaim in theatres throughout the UK.

This performance will include many of the songs that made Billie famous including ‘Summertime’ and the controversial ‘Strange Fruit’ together with other evocative songs from her repertoire.

Using these tunes, storytelling and visuals, the musical life and times Billie lived in will be recreated.

Doors open 7pm

Concert begins 7:30

Bar open til late
Light bites available at the bar

Tickets £10 only available online now at wegottickets or pop into the Union Music Store in Lewes

Tickets are subject to a small booking fee.