Summer
Jun-Aug ‘16 Hove’s Independent, High Quality Live Theatre and Venue
FeATURING:
Wild Beasts GEorge Dillon’s STunning the punters poets vs mcs Plus same sky’s Otherworld: Cloud forest
Welcome to
summer ‘16
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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.
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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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CONTENTS comedy in tom’s bar 3 full listings 4-8 from our community 9 Information 10 coming up and venue hire 11
Key: music theatre comedy event dance family
theold market.com
01273 201 801
upper market street
hove BN3 1as
comedy in Tom’s bar Claire stephens management & the old market
Jo neary face full of issues 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!
the old market
double bill: Jo neary & Fraser geesin
tue 7 jun 8pm (doors 7.15pm)
£6 tom’s friends 15% off TOM’s BAR
mon 20 Jun 8pm (doors 7.15pm)
FREE
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)
(RSVP Online to guarantee entry)
The old market
mon 27 Jun & wed 20 jul
Anna Mann’s shenanigans 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 old market
double bill: Mat ewins & holly burn 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.
TOM’s BAR
8pm (doors 7.15pm)
FREE
(RSVP Online to guarantee entry)
TOM’s BAR
mon 25 jul 8pm (doors 7.15pm)
FREE
(RSVP Online to guarantee entry)
TOM’s BAR
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Listings june mini click photography talks One of a long-running series of free photography and film-making events with some of the UK’s most talented practicioners.
tue 14 jun 7pm (doors 6pm)
free tom’s bar
This Mini Click will be science and photography themed. See theoldmarket.com for more details nearer the date
take the space
white feather boxer 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?
fri 17 jun 8pm (doors 7.15pm)
£12.50 (£10 Conc.) TOM’s Friends 15% off Age 12+ (recommended) Seated
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 buy some time
donna lewis
and special guest claire martin 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.
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tue 21 jun 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)
£20 TOM’s Friends 15% off Seated
music theatre comedy event dance family sanctuary on sea
double bill: Claire martin and Ian shaw + Grupo lokito part of crossing borders festival 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
double bill: jali fily cissokho + dr. spira
thu 23 jun 8pm (doors 7.15pm)
£15 TOM’s Friends 15% off DURATION:
2 hours 30 minutes approx. (including interval) Seated
fri 24 jun 8pm (doors 7.15pm)
part of crossing borders festival
£15
Enjoy an evening of cultural borderhopping with kora maestro Jali Fily Cissokho and guitarist Natureboy, followed by Never-Never Land’s own Dr. Spira.
TOM’s Friends 15% off DURATION:
am productions
buddy holly’s winter dance party Celebrate the year that Buddy Holly would have been 80 with Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets.
2 hours 30 minutes Approx. (including interval) Seated
sat 25 jun 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)
£18 (£17 Conc.) reserved Seated under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
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Listings june same sky & different planet arts
otherworld: cloud forest 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.
otherworld: multisensory Cinema evening This cinema evening uses the Otherworld installation space to take you on a unique visual journey into the rainforest.
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
sat 2 jul 6pm (doors 5.15pm)
£7
(£5 Compass card) DURATION:1 hour
Poets vs. MCS & The Old Market
POETS Vs MCs youth team 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.
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FRI 8 JUl 7pm (doors 6.30pm)
£7 TOM’s Friends 15% off
DURATION: 1 hour 30 minutes AT Brighton open air THeatre (Boat), Dyke road Seated
July
music theatre comedy event dance family george dillon
stunning the punters 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!
thu 14 jul
Stunning the Punters (And Other Stories) is one man, George Dillon, on a bare stage giving a bravura highenergy 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
Seated
7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)
£10 (£7.50 Conc.) TOM’s Friends 15% off
“ 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 am productions
johnny cash revisited 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.’
fri 15 jul 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)
£17 (£16 Conc.) Duration: 2 hours reserved Seated
An uplifting show, suitable for all and crammed with classics!
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Listings juLY
melting vinyl
THU 28 & FRI 29 Jul
wild beasts exclusive south coast dates 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.
7.30pm (doors)
£16.5o adv £18.50 door age 14+
Under 16s must be accompanied standing
“British pop’s most refreshing triumphs” The Guardian brighton youth theatre
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brighton youth theatre intensive drama workshop
mon 15 fri 26 Aug
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
age 17-25
weekdays 9.30am 5.30pm see online for more information
from our community... jam tarts choir
jam tarts 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.
fri 8 jul 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)
£10 (£8 Conc.) TOM’s Friends 15% off Seated
act
atcl diploma in acting showcase 2016
sat 16 jul 8pm (doors 7.15pm)
£10
Join the best and the brightest of Brighton’s new acting talent, for an entertaining event with actors of potential and promise.
book at actbrighton.org or call 01273 818266
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.
Seated
miss beauty curve
miss british beauty curve
sat 30 jul 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm)
The Miss British Beauty Curve Pageant is back with its five year anniversary.
£25 VIP / Runway £15
This plus size beauty pageant aims to encourage curvy women from all walks of life to be empowered and follow their dreams.
£10 children under 10
standard adult Seated
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Your Visit Box Office:
Online: theoldmarket.com Booking 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, right Save money: pay cash to avoid the card fee.
On The Door: Subject to availability Any unsold tickets will be available for sale when doors open (see Opening Times, right). Many tickets are, however, cheaper when booked in advance.
opening TIMES: To Collect Tickets
TOM’s Box Office :
Present 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.
Monday-Friday, 1pm-5pm
Concession Rates
Show Door Times: Seated Events: 45min before advertised start time. Standing Events: Door time as advertised in listings.
Available 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.
Contact Us:
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@ info@theoldmarket.com
Online credit/debit card fee: £1.70 per transaction, or in person £0.50 per transaction.
01273 201 800 [office] 11a Upper Market St, Hove, BN3 1AS
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:
theoldmarket.com/find-us
Directions: From Western road, turn South onto Upper Market Street; you’ll see our main entrance immediately in front of you.
Parking: Pay & Display on Kingsway (by Hove Lawns) requires payment only until 8pm, or NCP Regency Square is a 10 minute walk away.
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MORE INFORMATION: theoldmarket.com/your-visit
coming soon...
show and tell
a gambler’s guide to dying Winner - The Scotsman Fringe First Award 2015 This 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
thu 29 sep sat 1 oct 8pm (doors 7.15pm) First night (Thu 29 SeP): £10 (£8 Conc.), £8 for groups of 8 Fri 30 Sep & Sat 1 Oct: £12.50 (£10 conc.) TOM’s Friends 15% off
DURATION: 70 minutes Seated
Venue Hire Performances, 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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