Hove’s Independent, High QualityLive Theatre and Venue

FeATURING:Wild Beasts

GEorge Dillon’s STunning the punters

poets vs mcs

Plus same sky’s Otherworld: Cloud forest

SummerJun-Aug ‘16

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upper market streethove BN3 1as

01273 201 801

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About US We think THE OLD MARKET (or TOM for short) is the best place in Brighton & Hove to see a show. We aim to encourage the presentation and production of performance arts, by hand-picking shows (see TOM’S TAGS for our picks).

We often add new shows – keep an eye on THEOLDMARKET.COM and sign up to our newsletter to stay one-step ahead of the crowds.

TOM is owned and managed by two of the city’s most successful artists, the creators of international smash-hit show STOMP.

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Hola,Summer is here, and we’ve got a programme to match. Think music inspired by warmer climes, outdoor theatre, out-of-this-world playgrounds, and Edinburgh Festival favourites past and future.

Dubbed “British pop’s most refreshing triumphs” (The Guardian), Wild Beasts (p8) join us for two exclusive South Coast dates, and enjoy two nights of cultural border-hopping as part of Crossing Borders Festival (p5), with Grupo Lokito, Jali Fily Cissokho, and more.

The long-term theatre aficionados amongst you might remember the astonishing debut of young Brighton actor George Dillon 26 years ago (“The best example of someone to watch how to perform” Steven Berkoff), in a triple bill of world premieres. For one night only, Stunning the Punters (p7) returns to Brighton. If you haven’t seen it, don’t miss this rare chance to see what all the fuss was about.

Ahead of Edinburgh Festival, get a taste of its upcoming comedy acts here in TOM’s Bar (p3). We’re always adding new acts so keep an eye on our website for the latest line-up.

And finally. What could be more summery than putting your best sun hat on, rounding up your family and friends, and heading over to one of Brighton’s most delightful new outdoor spaces to watch the next generation of rappers and poets tear proverbial chunks out of each other? Poets vs MCs: Youth Team (p6) is a cheeky and irreverent competition between artforms, coming soon to Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT).

See you soon, and don’t work too hard.

The Team

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comedy in Tom’s bar

Join critically acclaimed character comic Mat Ewins (“Massive hilarity” The Guardian) and Holly Burn, a “proper mad comedian” (Stewart Lee), as they unleash their new material ahead of Edinburgh Festival.

mon 25 jul8pm (doors 7.15pm)

FREE (RSVP Online to guarantee entry)

TOM’s BAR

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double bill:Mat ewins & holly burn

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double bill:Jo neary & Fraser geesin

Join “hilarious, off-kilter talent” (Sunday Telegraph) Jo Neary, and Fraser Geesin, one of the most modest* men in the comedy scene, for a night of laughs in this Edinburgh Comedy Preview. (*maybe)

mon 20 Jun8pm (doors 7.15pm)

FREE (RSVP Online to guarantee entry)

TOM’s BAR

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Anna Mann’s shenanigans

mon 27 Jun & wed 20 jul8pm (doors 7.15pm)

FREE (RSVP Online to guarantee entry)

TOM’s BAR

Top Character Comedian Colin Hoult (Derek, Life’s Too Short, Murder in Successville) unleashes his favourite creation Ms Anna Mann onto you, the people of Brighton.

The much-loved Celia, housewife and host, returns on tour with her Toxborough Village Hall Chat Show in aid of the Animal Hospital for a kitten who needs an iron lung. Nominated for Best Show at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival!

tue 7 jun8pm (doors 7.15pm)

£6tom’s friends 15% off TOM’s BAR

Claire stephens management & the old market

Jo neary - face full of issues

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fri 17 jun8pm (doors 7.15pm)

£12.50 (£10 Conc.)TOM’s Friends 15% offAge 12+ (recommended)Seated

take the space

white featherboxer

mini clickphotography talks

tue 14 jun7pm (doors 6pm)

freetom’s barOne of a long-running series of free

photography and film-making events with some of the UK’s most talented practicioners.

This Mini Click will be science and photography themed. See theoldmarket.com for more details nearer the date

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donna lewis and special guest claire martin

tue 21 jun7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

£20TOM’s Friends 15% offSeated

I Love You Always Forever was a global hit for singer-songwriter Donna Lewis. Now, with a stellar band, she unveils an intimate jazz-infused sound. With special guest Claire Martin.

It’s April 1967: Muhammad Ali defies the US Military by refusing to fight in Vietnam whilst in London, an elderly boxing trainer recalls his own dilemma of 1916. Can Jimmy face the demons from his past and tame a wild new demon from his present?

A brand new play about boxing - “the bravest of sports” - and the courage of the conscientious objectors of WWI.

take the space “punches way above its weight” the public review

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sanctuary on sea

double bill:Claire martin and Ian shaw + Grupo lokito

thu 23 jun8pm (doors 7.15pm)

£15 TOM’s Friends 15% off

DURATION: 2 hours 30 minutes approx.

(including interval)Seated

Leading jazz singers Claire Martin and Ian Shaw are joined by special guests Alice Russell and Natureboy, followed by the amazing Grupo Lokito, who create a contemporary fusion of Congolese and Cuban music.

sanctuary on sea

Enjoy an evening of cultural border-hopping with kora maestro Jali Fily Cissokho and guitarist Natureboy, followed by Never-Never Land’s own Dr. Spira.

am productions sat 25 jun7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

£18 (£17 Conc.)reserved Seatedunder 16s must be accompanied by an adult

Celebrate the year that Buddy Holly would have been 80 with Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets.

fri 24 jun8pm (doors 7.15pm)

£15

TOM’s Friends 15% off

DURATION: 2 hours 30 minutes Approx. (including interval)Seated

double bill:jali fily cissokho + dr. spira

buddy holly’swinter dance party

part of crossing borders festival

part of crossing borders festival

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same sky & different planet arts

wed 29 jun - sun 3 Jul 4pm

sat 2 - sun 3 Jul 11am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm

£7 (£5 compass card)

BOOKABLE school & GROUP SESSIONS wed 29 Jun - Fri 1 Jul, 9.30am, 11am & 1pm. call 01273 201 801 to book

DURATION:1 hour

Combining puppets, music and interactive storytelling with sound, video and reactive technology, Otherworld is an inclusive and immersive experience designed specifically for children and young people with complex additional needs.

These inclusive events are open to family groups with mixed age ranges.

Poets vs. MCS & The Old Market

FRI 8 JUl7pm (doors 6.30pm)

£7TOM’s Friends 15% off

DURATION: 1 hour 30 minutes

AT Brighton open air THeatre (Boat), Dyke roadSeated

Jedi-trained in the dual arts of hip hop skills and poetic formulation, the next generation of rappers and poets battle to prove who’s got the tightest rhetoric, the wildest imagination and the most dextrous barbs, at Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)!

The Poets v MCs team are winners of the Argus Angel Award for Artistic Excellence, Brighton Fringe 2015.

otherworld:cloud forest

POETS Vs MCsyouth team

otherworld:multisensoryCinema evening

This cinema evening uses the Otherworld installation space to take you on a unique visual journey into the rainforest.

sat 2 jul6pm (doors 5.15pm)

£7 (£5 Compass card)

DURATION:1 hour

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george dillon

thu 14 jul7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

£10 (£7.50 Conc.)TOM’s Friends 15% offSeated

26 years ago, audiences and critics in Brighton and Edinburgh rushed to witness a young Brighton actor’s stunning solo debut. Last seen in Brighton in 1997 that show, a triple bill of world premières with an unashamed title, returns for one night only!

Stunning the Punters (And Other Stories) is one man, George Dillon, on a bare stage giving a bravura high-energy performance of three tales of imagination run wild: Master of Café Society by Steven Berkoff, the title story by Robert Sproat and Dillon’s own adaptation of The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoevsky.Find out more: georgedillon.com/stunning

am productionsfri 15 jul7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

£17 (£16 Conc.)Duration: 2 hours

reserved Seated

Rick McKay’s semi-biographical show illustrating the transition of Johnny Cash from being a gospel singer from Dyess Arkansas, into the legendary recording artist known as ‘The Man In Black.’

An uplifting show, suitable for all and crammed with classics!

stunning the punters

johnny cashrevisited

“ A compelling piece of theatre: make haste to catch it!” The times

“ The best example of someone to watch how to perform... I was most proud of my written work when i saw him.” steven berkoff

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melting vinyl

wild beasts THU 28 & FRI 29 Jul7.30pm (doors)

£16.5o adv £18.50 doorage 14+

Under 16s must be accompaniedstanding

The Kendal/Leeds-based much-loved band, Wild Beasts return to Brighton with a 2-day residency at The Old Market. Their afrobeat and rockabilly infused ‘00s post-punk lent circus surrealism is led by Hayden Thorpe’s rich falsetto and refreshingly arcane lyrics.

After a period of intense touring, the band-members announced a break so they could concentrate on recording their fourth album, Present Tense, released in early 2014. The passion for creating a highly original sound is reflected in the band’s output, with the album nominated for an Ivor Novello Award which acknowledged the exceptional song-writing and consistency.

brighton youth theatre

brighton youththeatre intensivedrama workshop

mon 15 - fri 26 Augweekdays 9.30am - 5.30pm

age 17-25

see online for more information

Brighton Youth Theatre is a brand new youth theatre for 17-25 year olds who are considering entering the acting profession. They’ll be hosting a two-week intensive drama workshop this August. For information and how to apply, visit brightonyouththeatre.com

“British pop’s most refreshing triumphs” The Guardian

exclusive south coast dates

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from our community...

miss beauty curve

miss britishbeauty curve

sat 30 jul7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

£25 VIP / Runway£15 standard adult£10 children under 10Seated

The Miss British Beauty Curve Pageant is back with its five year anniversary.

This plus size beauty pageant aims to encourage curvy women from all walks of life to be empowered and follow their dreams.

jam tarts choir

jam tartsfri 8 jul7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)

£10 (£8 Conc.)TOM’s Friends 15% offSeated

Jam Tarts are an indie choral collective who perform unique and shimmering arrangements of post-punk, electro, Britpop and artrock classics, from Nick Cave and Goldfrapp to The Divine Comedy and John Grant.

act

atcl diploma in actingshowcase 2016

sat 16 jul8pm (doors 7.15pm)

£10book at actbrighton.org or call 01273 818266

Seated

Join the best and the brightest of Brighton’s new acting talent, for an entertaining event with actors of potential and promise.

The academy positively encourages students who have had considerable life experience, having already pursued other careers and life ambitions. Having rigorously applied themselves to their actor training; these graduate actors now bring humanity, depth and understanding to their performances.

Your Visitopening TIMES:

How To Find Us: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:

MORE INFORMATION: theoldmarket.com/your-visit

TOM’s Box Office :Monday-Friday, 1pm-5pm Show Door Times:Seated Events: 45min before advertised start time.Standing Events: Door time as advertised in listings.

theoldmarket.com/find-us

Directions:

Parking:Pay & Display on Kingsway (by Hove Lawns) requires payment only until 8pm, or NCP Regency Square is a 10 minute walk away.

From Western road, turn South onto Upper Market Street; you’ll see our main entrance immediately in front of you.

Box Office:Online: theoldmarket.comBooking tickets online is easy. Our box office system is automated, and you will be emailed an ‘e-receipt’ as soon as your payment has been processed.

Phone: 01273 201 801 Lines are open from 10am-6pm weekdays, and on Saturday 1pm-5pm during the festival season.

In Person: See opening times, rightSave money: pay cash to avoid the card fee.

On The Door: Subject to availabilityAny unsold tickets will be available for sale when doors open (see Opening Times, right). Many tickets are, however, cheaper when booked in advance.

To Collect TicketsPresent your payment card, or a form of ID. Collect tickets either on the door before your show begins, or in advance, any time we’re open.

Concession RatesAvailable for students in full time education, under 16s, over 65s & registered unemployed. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Carers go free: call for information.

Card TransactionsOnline credit/debit card fee: £1.70 per transaction, or in person £0.50 per transaction.

Contact Us:info@theoldmarket.com01273 201 800 [office]11a Upper Market St, Hove, BN3 1AS

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VENUE HIREPerformances, parties, events, receptions…Our MaiN HOuSe (300 Seated, 500 Standing), TOM’S BaR and WaTeRlOO ROOM (combined capacity 80) are available for hire. Find out more at THeOldMaRKeT.COM/veNue-HiRe

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show and tell

a gambler’s guide to dyingthu 29 sep - sat 1 oct8pm (doors 7.15pm)

First night (Thu 29 SeP): £10 (£8 Conc.), £8 for groups of 8Fri 30 Sep & Sat 1 Oct: £12.50 (£10 conc.)

TOM’s Friends 15% off

DURATION: 70 minutesSeated

Winner - The Scotsman Fringe First award 2015This is the story of one boy’s granddad who won a fortune betting on the 1966 football World Cup and, when diagnosed with cancer, gambled it all on living to see the year 2000. An intergenerational tale of what we live for and what we leave behind.

This funny and heartwarming multi-award winning show had a sell-out season at Traverse Theatre during Edinburgh Festival 2015, as well as sell-out runs in Australia and the United States, and was featured on BBC2’s Culture Show.

“Gary mcnair shines in this beautifully written, deceptively simple, warmly comic piece” êêêê the guardian

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