INDEP ENDE NT HI GH QU ALITY LIVE THEA TRE JAN - APR ‘20
FEATURING: REIGNING WOMEN | 1927’S ROOTS | KIRI PRITCHARD-McLEAN ALPHABEAT | CEYDA TANC DANCE| THE PAPER BIRDS AND MORE...
Hey there cultured superstar... Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read this - you are clearly awesome. We’re delighted to present REIGNING WOMEN, our specially curated mini-season of events celebrating the royalty and rising stars of the industry in all of their kick-ass glory. We’ve got a mixture of new and returning faces this year. Amongst our triumphant returners, we have the incredible standup talents of KIRI PRITCHARD-McLEAN and the duo of Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards aka. A&E COMEDY with their brand new show WITCH HUNT. As well as them, we’d love to welcome all of the acts making their TOM debuts during Reigning Women, including comedy
goddesses LOU SANDERS and JAYDE ADAMS, THE PAPER BIRDS, Brighton’s own CEYDA TANC DANCE and cabaret superstar UTE LEMPER. Keep an eye out for our logo (pictured above) throughout the brochure to find out what else is a part of this fab season. When you come to a Reigning Women event, we’ll also have some of the fantastic people from our community on hand to chat about the fantastic work they’re doing for women in the Brighton and Hove community - be sure to say hello to them (and donate if you can). From all of us here, thank you so much for being a part of what we do, we can’t wait to see you soon!
CONTENTS The Story So Far 4-7 Event Listings 8-27 From Our Community 28-29 How to Book / Access 30-31 At a Glance 32 (Back Cover) theoldmarket.com Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS
Team TOM
If you’re reading this, chances are you have an interest in what we are about here at The Old Market. Either that or your train is running late and you want to keep your head down and avoid eye contact if at all possible. Don’t worry, we totally understand, just keep reading and let us enlighten you about all things TOM in the interim.
Credit: Jim Carey Photography
THE STORY SO FAR... When we say The Old Market, we really mean it – in 1826, Charles Busby, the mastermind behind the grand Brunswick Town construction, designed this place to be what it said on the tin: a market. It’s been through many different guises over the years, from a riding academy to a bacon smokery (don’t worry, we got rid of the smell). The iconic arches and elegant wooden roof beams from Busby’s original design are still a spectacular sight to behold… just don’t mention the ghost horse…
internal refurbishment, the venue re-opened in May 2011 under the directorship of Loretta Sacco with a new lease of life and a new nickname: TOM. Though there’s more to it than that – Steve and Luke are the creators and directors of the global phenomenon that is STOMP, and The Old Market was the very first place that they worked together as part of Cliff Hanger Theatre and Pookiesnackenburger. They wanted to give back, and TOM gave them a way to do this.
Then in 2010, when the venue was on the brink of being lost to ‘modern developments’, a rather wonderful thing happened. Local residents Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell said to themselves, “Wouldn’t it be great to own a venue? Not just any venue, though – wouldn’t it be great to own The Old Market?” So, simply put, they bought the place. After they invested in various upgrades for the venue, including a brand-new lighting rig, automated ‘raked’ seating unit and full
To date, we’ve hosted well over 2,000 different performances here at TOM. Our music programme has featured Fatboy Slim, Sam Smith, Anna Calvi, Kano, Morcheeba, Sleaford Mods, Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, Metronomy, Paul Weller and many more. From the world of comedy, the likes of Michael McIntyre, Ricky Gervais, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster, Miranda Hart, Daniel Kitson and Rachel Parris have all performed on our stage. Our theatre programme has helped
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Credit: Jakub Golis @ Big Egg Films
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artists like Spymonkey, 1927, KoKo Brown, Barely Methodical Troupe, A&E Comedy and The Hiccup Project perfect their craft in front of an engaging audience. We’re part of some of the biggest festivals in the city, including The Great Escape, Brighton Fringe, Brighton Festival and Artist Open Houses. We host nationally recognised mini seasons like our #TOMtech and Reigning Women programmes (seriously, go check them out, they’re awesome even if we say so ourselves). On top of all that, we’re proud to serve our community, as the home of fantastic groups like Brighton Theatre Group and BTG Youth, BIMM, ACT, BREMF, Sussex Downs College, Wham Jam and Cabaret Boheme, plus many more. But TOM is more than just another venue putting on shows. With Steve and Luke’s vision, TOM has become an environment that treats everyone who visits with joy, love and respect. For artists, that means treating everyone with integrity, giving top level support to all aspects of their craft, as well as providing a space to express, engage and entertain. For audiences and for our community, it’s all about the experience – being able to enter a safe environment away from the chaos of the current climate and immerse yourself in another world. From the fairy lights and natural foliage that adorn our bar to the warm welcome you’ll get from our friendly Front of House team (they’re awardnominated, fact). To date, Steve and Luke have invested not just a ridiculous number of hours, but well over one million pounds of their own money into TOM – that’s huge.
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That’s also an investment into the arts industry, the Brighton and Hove tourism sector and the local community. They’ve given our current team of 40 lovely jobs, with many more working here over the years prior. They’ve brought life back into the Brunswick community, making the area a destination in the city once again. We cannot put into words the amount of love and gratitude we have for them, as without them, TOM would not exist. To our venue parents Luke, Steve and Loretta, we want to take this opportunity to thank them for everything they’ve done – you guys are amazing. What’s next we hear you cry? Well, 2020 marks an exciting new chapter as we put on our ‘Grown Up’ shoes and take our first steps into the world as a charity. Being a charity provides us with countless opportunities to put on new and exciting work, offer support to artists and public groups to get them actively involved with the venue and the local community and a whole lot more. But in order to keep doing what we do, we need your help, and it’s really easy to help – if audiences see our shows, then we’ll be around for a long time to come. We’ve got music, comedy, theatre, film, dance, talks – there’s something for all, guaranteed. What’s more, we know this is the best place to experience the thrill of live entertainment, trust us. What you’re seeing isn’t just a makeover, it’s a whole new attitude. We are no longer a hidden gem. We are a quiet riot, and we are ready to make a mark on the city. Come see what all the fuss is about.
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TO DATE, WE’VE HAD... 55,000+ people through our doors over 2,000 events | 400+ days gifted for artist and community development 700+ local and emerging artists programmed | over 100 people employed
HOW TO DO YOUR BIT... BE A FRIEND
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HAVE A PARTY
“You’ve got a friend in me...” By becoming one of our Friends, you not only support The Old Market, but you get a load of discounts and benefits in return. It’s like having your cake and eating it (except replace cake with awesome entertainment and fun).
When buying a ticket, an extra donation to The Old Market enables us to programme work we wouldn’t normally be able to put on, allows us to offer tickets to groups in the community who may not be able to access live shows and so much more...
Even if we say so ourselves, we’re pretty dang good at putting on a party. If you’re looking for a venue for a birthday party, work do, wedding reception or anything inbetween, our amazing team will look after you from start to finish!
And of course, buy a ticket and see a show...
1927
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STORIES FROM A SIMPLER TIME...
FRI 3-SAT 18 JAN, VARIOUS TIMES, WE KICK OFF 2020 WITH A MALIGNANT VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL LISTINGS MOSAIC OF MORBID MYSTERIES, ONCE TOLD, NOW WHISPERED... TICKETS FROM £19 PREMIUM TICKETS FROM £24 (PRIME From the company behind SEAT AND COMPLIMENTARY DRINK) Golem and The Animals and CONCS. £3 OFF | 16/25 £5 (limited) Children Took To The Streets, School groups 10+ £12 this brand new show is a AGE 12+ (RECOMMENDED) | 70 MINS A 1927, Edinburgh International Festival, HOME, Spoleto Festival USA and Theatre de la Ville Paris co-production. Development supported by the Tolmen Centre. Funded by Arts Council England and Kent County Council
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collection of rarely told folktales, offering a glimpse into imaginations from a preindustrialized age. Tyrannical ogres, magical birds and very, very fat cats are all brought to life with the company’s signature style, set to a live score involving Peruvian
prayer boxes, donkey jaws, violins and musical saws. This isn’t just theatre - this is a world of its own, a fusion of intricately handcrafted animation, live music, the visual aesthetic of early cinema and a fondness for the fantastic, the dark, the weird and the wonderful. This is no lullaby. There is no happy ending. Some things don’t tie up into neat bows. Some roots are hopelessly knotted, too tangled to ever be unpicked...
JANUARY
TOM’S FILM CLUB
TOM’S FILM CLUB
SHINE A LIGHT (12A)
MYSTIFY: MICHAEL HUTCHENCE (15)
Martin Scorsese and The Rolling Stones come together to create this concert film in the same vein as Scorsese’s previous films The Last Waltz and No Direction Home.
From the producers of Searching For Sugar Man and Whitney: Can I Be Me comes this intimate new documentary into the heart and soul of the enigmatic frontman of INXS.
This documentary follows the two-night residency of The Stones at New York’s Beacon Theatre during the 2006 A Bigger Bang tour, with multiple cameras on hand to capture the band’s raw, elemental energy on stage.
A complex and shy man who spent the bulk of his life in the public eye, Hutchence rarely revealed his true self to anyone except his very close friends, and Mystify paints a vivid portrait of his life from its fractured start to his tragic end.
Complete with special guests including Jack White, Christina Aguilera and Buddy Guy, The Rolling Stones deliver one of their most electrifying live performances ever.
Director Richard Lowenstein has assembled a treasure trove of never-before-seen archive footage and home videos that present a side to Hutchence that few have seen before.
SUN 26 JAN, 17:00 £6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited) RATED 12A | 122 MINS
SUN 26 JAN, 20:00 £6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited) RATED 15 | 102 MINS
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JANUARY TOM’S FILM CLUB
A DOG CALLED MONEY (15) Award-winning war photographer and filmmaker Seamus Murphy explores the creative inspiration behind PJ Harvey’s ninth studio album, The Hope Six Demolition Project. This arresting collage-style documentary charts their travels together in Afghanistan, Kosovo and the US and examines the many ways in which music unites communities in areas of conflict and deprivation. Murphy’s film delves into each track of the album, unearthing the layers of process behind their creation, and the people and places who inspired them. Dreamlike, elliptical and intimate, the film provides a stunning portrait of Harvey’s creative process - and unprecedented access to an enigmatic musical icon.
MON 27 JAN, 20:00 £6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited) RATED 15 | 93 MINS ONE INCH BADGE
THE FELICE BROTHERS + SUPPORT
Touring in support of their new album Undress, the New York natives are back in Brighton following a sold out show in 2017. Traditional folk rock at its best.
FRI 31 JAN, 19:30 (DOORS) £18 (ADV.) AGE 16+ | STANDING EVENT
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FEBRUARY RLN MUSIC
UTE LEMPER
RENDEZVOUS WITH MARLENE Based on a three hour phone call between Ute and Marlene Dietrich, Ute tells us Marlene’s story, along with singing her fabulous songs from all the chapters of her life.
MON 3 FEB, 20:00 £28 (£25 CONC.), 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 16+ MELTING VINYL
ANNA MEREDITH + SUPPORT
Already well known as a writer of music for other people, the composer, producer and performer brings her genre-defying contemporary classical, art pop, ambient, experimental rock to TOM.
MON 10 FEB, 19:30 (DOORS) £15 (ADV.) AGE 14+ | STANDING EVENT SHOW AND TELL
SIMON MUNNERY
ALAN PARKER: URBAN WARRIOR The multi award-winning comedian reprises his notorious alter ego. Once the most radical, now the only radical, Alan returns with the old gold, the old truths, and some new truths (based on the old truths).
WED 12 FEB, 20:00 £14, 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 14+
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FEBRUARY AVALON
LOU SANDERS
SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW STEP-MUMMY Fresh from appearing on Taskmaster, QI, Hypothetical and every other comedy show you can think of, Lou will be oversharing, chatting about spirituality and giving everyone some much-unwanted advice.
THU 13 FEB, 20:00 £13, 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 16+ NEAT NEAT NEAT
(SANDY) ALEX G + SUPPORT
Singer, songwriter and musician Alex Giannascoli (aka. (Sandy) Alex G) brings his live show to TOM in support of his new album, House of Sugar.
SAT 15 FEB, 19:00 (DOORS) £12 (ADV.) AGE 14+ | STANDING EVENT CAROUSEL
BLUE CAMEL CLUB The club is springing back to life for its first event of the year! Fresh dance moves, blooming beats, energised performances and a whole lot more. This is the biggest party for learning disabled people and their friends.
MON 24 FEB, 19:00 (DOORS 18:45) £5 (£1 CARERS) AGE 14+ | STANDING EVENT
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FEBRUARY / MARCH
RBM COMEDY
JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH John’s back... is giving him trouble. But ever the trooper, he returns to regale audiences with classic songs and hilarious ‘back’ stories!
SAT 29 FEB-SUN 1 MAR, 20:00 £20 (£18 CONC.)| AGE 14+ TOM’S FILM CLUB
AVALON
BAIT (15)
JAYDE ADAMS
British filmmaker Mark Jenkin’s first full-length feature film, fully shot in grainy 16mm black and white, chronicles a Cornish coastal town under threat from modernity. This is a film that feels original, experimental and often mythic in its observations of the timeless natural world alongside the everyday human one.
THE BALLAD OF KYLIE JENNER’S OLD FACE
THE MJR GROUP
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Playing Reckless Heart in its entirety in track order combined with songs from her extensive back catalogue, voted for by the fans.
TUE 25 FEB, 20:00 MON 2 MAR, 19:30 (DOORS) £6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited) £29.50 (ADV.)| AGE 14+ RATED 15 | 89 MINS STANDING EVENT
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If you want to be a ‘successful independent woman person’ you better have something you want to say and you better be wearing a Serious Black JumperTM. In her SBJTM Jayde will rifle through all the noise and self-promotion and figure out what’s actually going on.
FRI 6 MAR, 20:00 £14.50, 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 14+
Credit: Paul Winter
A&E COMEDY
WITCH HUNT BY ABIGAIL DOOLEY AND EMMA EDWARDS DIRECTED BY CAL McCRYSTAL | + SUPPORT TUE 3-THU 5 MAR, 19:30 £14.50 (£10.50 CONC.) 16 25 / £5 (limited) AGE 16+ Presented by house, delivered by Farnham Maltings and funded by Arts Council England
FOLLOWING THEIR 2018 SELL-OUT RUN AT TOM WITH THE AWARDWINNING SHOW ENTER THE DRAGONS, A&E COMEDY RETURNS WITH A SPELL-BINDING, SURREAL AND DARKLY HILARIOUS TALE. This is a cautionary fairy tale for our time, celebrating the wisdom of the witch, unpacking the notion of
predator and conjuring a world of coven-ready weird sisters - imagine Vic and Bob doing The Crucible, if you will. Armed with their ‘wiccan’ sense of humour, the duo use bouffon, puppetry and magic to ask, “Can we use witchcraft to take down the Patriarchy?” - yes, yes we can!
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HAVE SOME FAIT WE ARE YOUNG B WE ARE GROWIN
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TH, BUT NG...
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“A ROLLERCOASTER OF A SHOW...BRILLIANT” AUDIENCE REVIEWS
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THE PAPER BIRDS
ASK ME ANYTHING CO-PRODUCED WITH LIVE THEATRE | MUSIC BY ROSIE DOONAN
SUN 8-MON 9 MAR, 19:30 £14.50 (£10 CONC.) 16 25 / £5 (limited) TOM’S FRIENDS HALF PRICE (opening night only) AGES 13+ (RECOMMENDED) This show contains themes of mental health and youth suicide.
A LOUD, LIVE LOVE SONG, TO NOT HAVING IT ALL FIGURED OUT. Inspired by the magazine problem pages from the 90s and 00s (remember Smash Hits Magazine?), The Paper Birds asked young people of today to... well, ask them anything. Seriously... anything. With nothing off limits, the Birds crafted
their reply, in the form of this immersive theatrical experience set in their teenage bedrooms. With live music, mischief and mayhem, they explore what different generations can learn from each other. You can sit in the theatre or even on cushions amongst the action!
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MARCH AVALON
PHIL WANG
PHILLY PHILLY WANG WANG Phil has made a name for himself (that name being Phil Wang) with shows exploring sex, romance, politics, and his mixed BritishMalaysian heritage. This one is about morality and the modern sense of self. Swell!
THU 12 MAR, 20:00 £15, 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 16+ LITTLE WANDER
KIRI PRITCHARD-McLEAN EMPATHY, PAINS | + SUPPORT
Her shows have previously tackled hilarious topics including sexism, child grooming and emotional abuse. This time, Kiri’s talking all things empathy, which sounds fine but maybe not the way she tackles it...
SAT 14 MAR, 20:00 £14.50 (£11.50 CONC.), 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 16+ AVALON
ROB AUTON THE TIME SHOW
The latest comedy/theatre/spoken word show by writer and performer of what he writes Rob Auton. Asking all the big questions like “What time is it?” and “What is it time?”
SUN 15 MAR, 20:00 £12, 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 14+
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MARCH
LOSING THE NIGHT BY CECILIA KNAPP | + SUPPORT
WED 18-FRI 20 MAR, 19:30 £14.50 (£10 CONC.) 16 25 / £5 (limited) TOM’s FRIENDS HALF PRICE (OPENING NIGHT ONLY) Age 14+ (recommended) Supported using public funding by Arts Council England
A pub. A long shift. Two mates and This is a beautiful new a whole heap of unruly memories. show that uses humour and Liam and Mitch haven’t seen each other since they lost Dylan. Trapped in a pub during a dead shift with nothing to do but wash glasses and eat Bombay mix, they start to dig deep into the past and try to get to the truth.
delicate storytelling to look at the mental health crisis in the UK through the eyes of two young people experiencing it on the front line. Cecilia Knapp is a poet, playwright and performer from Brighton, and we’re super excited to have her new show here as part of our Reigning Women season.
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MARCH
CEYDA TANC DANCE
KAYA + SUPPORT
SUN 22-TUE 24 MAR, 19:30 £14.50 (£10 CONC.) 16 25 / £5 (limited) Age 10+ (Recommended) Commissioned by Brighton Festival
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A powerful dance show that explores human experiences of displacement, drawing on the strength and resilience of those searching for belonging in a new community. Ceyda Tanc is a Brightonbased choreographer creating dynamic dance influenced by her Turkish heritage and highlighting the intersection of modern Britain’s diverse cultures.
With a unique movement vocabulary fusing traditional Turkish folk dance with contemporary styles, Ceyda’s work challenges gender stereotypes by utilising the virtuoso movements of male Turkish dancers for her all female company, conveying striking shapes and an emotive and sensual energy.
MARCH
EBDON MANAGEMENT
TOM’S FILM CLUB
TONY LAW
SUPPORT THE GIRLS (15)
IDENTIFIES
Tony Law identifies as a hominid. A Homosapien, Neanderthal, Indo-European Horse Tribesman, an Englishman, a Canadian, a non-iron man and a Trinidadian and a Tobagonian. A dog, a dog owner, owned by a dog, a surrealist, an absurdist and an artist who is comedy of person. A parent, a thrower, a catcher, a reader and a farmer. His 16th show is turning out to be his best yet. For connoisseurs of comedy who have seen it all and are funny in their own bones. “Top drawer Tony. I’ve said too much. Get in.”
SAT 28 MAR, 20:00 £14.50 (£12.50 CONC.), 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 16+
Intelligent, dependable Lisa (Regina Hall) is the last person you’d expect to find in a highway-side ‘sports bar with curves’. But as General Manager of Double Whammies, she’s nevertheless come to love the place and its customers. However, over the course of one trying day, she finds her positivity and can-do attitude tested in all directions... A big-hearted comedy that delivers truths about corporate exploitation and the actual daily work of being a woman in a man’s world, this is the first of three films being presented as part of Reigning Women.
SUN 29 MAR, 17:00 £6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited) RATED 15 | 93 MINS
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MARCH
TOM’S FILM CLUB
GREENER GRASS (12A) In a day-glo-coloured, bizarro version of suburbia where adults wear braces on their perfect teeth and children magically turn into golden retrievers, best friends Jill and Lisa are locked in a passive aggressive battle-of-thewills. Meanwhile, a psycho yoga teacher killer
is on the loose, Jill’s husband has developed a curious taste for pool water and Lisa is pregnant with a soccer ball. Think David Lynch suddenly directing an episode of Desperate Housewives and you’re about halfway there...
SUN 29 MAR, 20:00 £6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited) RATED 12A| 95 MINS TOM’S FILM CLUB
PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (15 TBC) This elegant and enigmatic historical romance comes to TOM fresh from winning both the Queer Palm and Best Screenplay at Cannes earlier in 2019. A young painter disguises herself as a maid in order to gain her subject’s trust, only to find herself falling in love with her. A subversively seductive love story, French filmmaker Céline Sciamma has created a film that’s both cerebral and exotic. This is must-see cinema. In French with English subtitles.
MON 30 MAR, 20:00 £6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited) RATED 15 (TBC) | 120 MINS
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MARCH / APRIL WOFFF AND TOM’S FILM CLUB
WOMEN OVER 50 FILM FESTIVAL BEST OF THE FEST
WOFFF returns to TOM with another brilliant selection of award-winning films from its 2019 festival. Focusing on the work and lives of older women - both in front and behind the camera - this year’s line-up includes Japanese animation Mix, eco-comedy The Last Mermaid starring Janey Godley and Brighton-based docu-dance Twenty, Forty, Sixty. There will also be a post-screening Q&A with festival founder, Nuala O’Sullivan. All films are closed captioned.
TUE 31 MAR, 19:30 £6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 14+
LOUT PROMOTIONS
ALPHABEAT + SUPPORT
One of Denmark’s greatest pop bands is finally back, bringing their critically acclaimed live show to TOM. Expect all the hits including 10,000 Nights, Boyfriend, The Spell, Heat Wave, Fascination and more.
FRI 3 APR, 19:30 (DOORS) £25 (ADV.) AGE 14+ | STANDING EVENT
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APRIL
PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS
FANE PRODUCTIONS
PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS
CLINTON BAPTISTE
MY LAST SUPPER
MARK THOMAS
The hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay’s smash hit Channel 4 TV show Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights returns to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation - starring Alex Lowe.
It’s your last meal on earth. What are you going to have? The award-winning restaurant critic and MasterChef judge Jay Rayner has set out to answer that eternal question. Examining our fascination with final meals and telling the stories behind the ingredients that would be on his menu. This is a show to die for.
IN THE PARANORMALIST RETURNS! + SUPPORT
“Utterly hilarious” - Chris Moyles
SAT 4 APR, 20:00 £18 | AGE 14+
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ONE MEAL A LIFETIME IN THE MAKING WITH JAY RAYNER
THU 9 APR, 19:30 £20 | AGE 16+
50 THINGS ABOUT US
Mark uses his trademark style of storytelling, stand up, subversion and really, really well researched material to try and find out how the hell we ended up in the middle of this shit show. A show about songs, gongs, loot, tradition, wigs, nicking, statues, art and identity. A sort of funny national edition of Who Do You Think You Are?
TUE 14 APR, 20:00 £17.50 | AGE 16+
APRIL
DIFFERENT PLANET ARTS AND SAME SKY
WILDHEART THU 16-SAT 18 APR THU & FRI, 10:00 AND 13:00 SAT, 11:00 AND 14:00 £8
A FUN, TACTILE, INTERACTIVE THEMED INSTALLATION SPACE, CRAFTED TO STIMULATE THE SENSES OF PARTICIPANTS, THROUGH SOUND, LIGHT, COLOUR, TEXTURE THEATRE AND PLAY.
ALL AGES | 60 MINS Generously funded by The Arts Council England, The True Colours Trust, The Bailey Thomas Foundation, the Wates Foundation and The St James Place Charitable Foundation
Wildheart is experiential and unfolds within an immersive multisensory multimedia self-contained environmentthemed on ancient, magical, wild woods of Britain.
Join us for a magical adventure full of music, theatre, film, storytelling and puppetry as we journey into the heart of the wildwoods, making camp together as the magic unfolds all around. This show is for children and young people with complex disabilities and their friends and families, but open to all.
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FROM OUR COMMUNITY
WHAM JAM THANK YOU MA’AM BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL DAFNE CHOIR & NEW NOTE ORCHESTRA LA Following very successful opera productions New Note Orchestra perform Kind Rebellion - uplifting newly composed music and film inspired by acts of kindness, and Wham Jam sing songs by Nick Cave, The Sisters of Mercy, Sex Pistols and more!
at TOM in 2015, 2017 and 2018, BREMF returns with four performances of Marco da Gagliano’s 1608 opera. La Dafne explores the story of Appollo and Dafne with its enduring themes of love, power and transformation.
SAT 25 JAN, 19:30 | £12
SAT 8-SUN 9 FEB, 15:00 & 19:30 DAILY | £18/£24/£28
BLACKLACE PRODUCTIONS
CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
CABARET BOHEME
NEWMAN MUSIC NIGHT
An evening filled with fantastic burlesque, gravity defying aerial, mind-blowing pole strength and flexibility and the finest vocals from leading lady Veronica Blacklace, along with women who have just completed the six week Blacklace Burlesque course.
A celebration of musical talent performed by the students of Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Newman College. The concert will showcase a range of musical styles from classical to pop.
WED 1 APR, 19:00 | £10 SAT 7 MAR, 20:00 | £15-£20 | AGE 18+
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FROM OUR COMMUNITY BRIGHTON THEATRE GROUP YOUTH
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Everyone’s favourite kooky family moves into TOM for one week only in BTG Youth’s spectacular version of this musical comedy. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows; she’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family! Join them plus Morticia, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley, Grandma and more for a heartwarming story of love, family and friendship - with a twist! Featuring a live orchestra, this is sure to entertain whether you are 7 or 107!
TUE 18-SAT 22 FEB, 19:30 THU 20, SAT 22 & SUN 23 FEB, 14:30 £14-£19 (CONC. AVAILABLE) Presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 122-124 Regent Street, 3rd floor, London W1B 5SA, www.theatricalrights.co.uk
Credit: Wired Sussex / 23 Digital
Raising funds for Brighton Theatre Group - Registered Charity 258846.
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TOM’S FRIENDS BECAUSE EVERYONE LOVES FRIENDS! As an independent venue, we are reliant on support from the community. One of the best ways to support the work we do is to become one of our Friends. Every membership fee goes into keeping the building running at the highest possible standard and supports our new and exciting programme. As a Friend, you’ll receive loads of lovely benefits in return too! To find out more, visit our website: theoldmarket.com/support
HOW TO BOOK ONLINE theoldmarket.com
PHONE 01273 201 801 (Lines open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm)
1625 TICKETS These are available on a first come, first served basis, please see our website for full terms and conditions.
AGE RESTRICTIONS All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult when visiting TOM.
ORDER FEE
COME SAY HELLO! Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS (Open Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm)
We have a small charge of £1.70 per transaction to contribute towards the costs of running our Box Office system. To find out what your contribution goes towards, visit our website.
CONCESSION RATES
HOW TO FIND US
Concessions vary between events, please check with our team when booking.
The Old Market is located between Brighton and Hove town centres, near Brunswick Square. We are easily accessible by foot, car or public transport. See our website for detailed instructions and map.
IN PERSON
TOM’S FRIENDS When booking shows that are TOM-tagged, Friends can save 15% (some exclusions apply, see our website for more info).
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FOR FULL BOX OFFICE INFO, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
ACCESS WE HAVE PARTNERED UP WITH ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE CAN ENJOY WHAT WE DO We have step free access from the street and throughout the venue, including access to the Box Office, TOM’s Bar and the Main House. Access to our other floors and our toilets (including the accessible toilet) is via a platform lift (31” wide and 43” deep).
VIEWING AREAS
ASSISTANCE DOGS
We have various options available depending on the event. If you require a seat for any standing event, please contact us ahead of your visit. Seats are for disabled visitors and are available on a first come, first served basis.
We welcome assistance dogs into the venue and will be more than happy to provide them with water for the duration of your visit. During a performance, an assistance dog would be sat next to you. Please notify us at the point of booking if you require a space for your assistance dog.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TICKETS We provide a free ticket for a Deaf or disabled person who purchases their own ticket, to enable them to bring a PA with them. PA tickets are available when booking in person or over the phone. If you require a PA ticket, please notify us at the point of booking.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES We are always striving to provide a number of different assisted performances, please check our website show listings for all assisted performances.
TO VIEW OUR FULL POLICY, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
MAKE A DONATION DID YOU KNOW WE’RE A REGISTERED CHARITY? We’re a proudly independent arts venue, and we have just become a Charity. If you like what we do, then please consider making a donation to The Old Market Charitable Trust (Charity Number: 1181447) to help us continue supporting innovative and emerging performance. To find out how to support us, have a quick chat to a member of Team TOM.
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AT A GLANCE MARCH JANUARY Fri 3-Sat 18 1927: ROOTS Sat 25 WHAM JAM CHOIR + NEW NOTE ORCHESTRA Sun 26 SHINE A LIGHT (12A) Sun 26 MYSTIFY... (15) Mon 27 A DOG CALLED MONEY (15) Thu 30 REIGNING WOMEN LAUNCH NIGHT Fri 31 THE FELICE BROTHERS
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UTE LEMPER BREMF: LA DAFNE ANNA MEREDITH SIMON MUNNERY LOU SANDERS (SANDY) ALEX G THE ADDAMS FAMILY BLUE CAMEL CLUB BAIT (15) JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH
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JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR WITCH HUNT JAYDE ADAMS CABARET BOHEME ASK ME ANYTHING PHIL WANG KIRI PRITCHARD-McLEAN ROB AUTON LOSING THE NIGHT CEYDA TANC DANCE: KAYA TONY LAW SUPPORT THE GIRLS (15) GREENER GRASS (12A) PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE (15 TBC) WOMEN OVER 50 FILM FESTIVAL: BEST OF...
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NEWMAN MUSIC NIGHT ALPHABEAT CLINTON BAPTISTE JAY RAYNER MARK THOMAS WILDHEART
FOLLOW US ONLINE: @TOMVENUE THEOLDMARKET.COM | 01273 201 801 UPPER MARKET STREET HOVE, BN3 1AS All information correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. The Old Market Charitable Trust - Charity Number 1181447