the old market
spring
2013
www.theoldmarket.com bar events theatre comedy music
arch 2013
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gr event pro
11a upper market st, hove | 01273 201 801
Welcome to TOM - The Old Market this Spring 2013. Whatever your interests, we’re sure you’ll find something great to see here soon; theatre, comedy, music or events. To keep up to date with us, sign up for our fortnightly e-newsletter online, and follow us on twitter and facebook at “TOMvenue”. We look forward to seeing you soon...!
white mink:
electro swing speakeasy
music
The TOM Team
// The #03 best party in the UK as voted by MIXMAG
White Mink is the hottest club night and promoter in town right now. They were already the critically acclaimed originators of a speakeasy and swing revival “taking clubland by storm” The Daily Telegraph. The quarterly events at TOM have so far completely sold-out, so advance booking is essential. Expect high production values, cutting edge but accessible music, world-class performers, a fantastic atmosphere and surprises galore! Dress code & line-up details online.
FRIDAY 01 February & Monthly | doors 20:00 | £12 Adv.
theatre
the animals and children took to the streets
05-09 March
1927 and TOM present:
// as seen at the National Theatre and Battersea Arts Centre // “A jaw droppingly clever and gloriously subversive parable... a world so complete it feels as if you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole” Guardian Trust no one. Suspect even your own shadow. Welcome to the Bayou, a part of the city feared and loathed, wherein lies the infamous Bayou Mansions; a sprawling, stinking tenement block, in which curtain-twitchers and peeping toms live side-by-side, and the wolf is always at the door.
Like a giant graphic novel burst into life, 1927 invite you on a theatrical journey of startling originality. “Anyone interested in the theatre should see this company now” The Observer. Seamlessly synchronizing live music, performance and storytelling with stunning films and animation, this wickedly twisted show comes to TOM - The Old Market for a limited season, following a world premiere at Sydney Opera House and sell-out, critically acclaimed seasons in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Perth and Paris.
“This is a perfect alternative show. In fact, it is a perfect show.”
booking details:
The Financial Times
Evenings: 05-09 March 2013 // 20:00 Matinee: Saturday 09 March 2013 // 15:00 Tickets [Tue, Wed, Sat Mat]: £12 (Concession £10) Tickets [Thu, Fri, Sat Eve]: £15 (Concession £12)
new writing south presents:
in conversation with tracey thorn
event
what’s on // january - march 2013
// one of the most unique voices in British pop: singer and songwriter in Everything But The Girl A talented wordsmith, Thorn will be joining us to discuss her colourful career and brilliant memoir, Bedsit Disco Queen: How I Grew Up and Tried to be A Pop Star (Virago). A bold and brilliant meditation on punk, pop, fame, fashion, feminism, relationships, success and failure.
WEDNESDAY 13 February | 19:30 | £10.00
“Lovely, lovely night, amazing vibe, brilliant people!” theatre
Jonathan Wilson [Performed Jan 12]
alive & swinging
// with Marilyn Monroe & The Burning FringeReview Love Band // “a must see” Marilyn Monroe is finding Heaven a bore, no drinking smoking or sex, and worst of all, no swinging music. She returns to earth for one more night of fun, bringing Vegas legend Elvis Presley & Amy Winehouse. Join the superstars and the 6 piece Burning Love Band for plenty of swing, as they sing and dance away their final night on Earth. “Fabulous, fantastic, fun and feel good”
The Argus.
SATURDAY 19 January | 21:00 [duration 2hr] | £15.00
the dizzy gillespie afro cuban experience
music
TOM presents:
// featuring special guest Machito Jr. under the direction of John Lee
Dizzy Gillespie’s most famous contributions to Afro-Cuban music are the compositions “Manteca” and “Tin Tin Deo”. Machito’s Afro Cubans (formed in 1940), the creators of Cu-Bop, were a major influence on musicians like Dizzy Gillespie. Dizzy loved it so much, that in 1975, he invited Machito’s son, Mario Grillo or Machito Jr., to join Dizzy’s band for the recording of ‘Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods’. So it only makes sense to have Machito Jr. join the Dizzy Gillespie™ Afro Cuban Experience as a special guest alongside performers: John Lee, Bass; Freddie Hendrix, Trumpet & Flugelhorn; Sharel Cassity, Sax & Flutes; and Robby Ameen, Drums.
villagers
lout promotions
music
THURSDAY 07 February | 20:00 | £22.00 [Conc. £20.00]
// New Album: {AWAYLAND} 2010 Mercury Prize Nominee Mercury Prize Nominee 2010 for the debut album, Becoming a Jackal. A sense of curiosity and wonder shoots through the layers of Villagers’ new album {Awayland} like radiant lightning. “There’s depth, sincerity and beauty in abundance here” 4 Stars NME [for Becoming a Jackal.]
SUNDAY 17 February | doors: 19:30 | £12.50 | Age 14+
comedy double bill:
alfie brown & daniel simonsen
comedy
what’s on // january - march 2013
// Simonsen: The Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2012 // DANIEL SIMONSEN: WORK IN PROGRESS From Russell Howard’s Good News, the Simon Amstell tour and the benefits office in Bethnal Green, the “brilliantly offbeat” (Guardian) Simonsen presents a brand new show. // ALFIE BROWN: SOUL FOR SALE Alfie Brown is an observational comedian. He observes (occasionally screaming) the hypocritical standards of censorship in popular music, the irresponsibility of producing bad art and the unscrupulous homogenisation The List. of comedy, whilst making you laugh.
robin ince’s dirty book club
comedy
THURSDAY 17 January | 20:00 | £6.00 inc. Both Shows
// Time Out Outstanding Achievement Award // part of Brighton Science Festival 2013 Robin Ince’s Book Club won numerous awards when it began from Time Out Outstanding Achievement, Chortle award for innovation and nomination for best live show (unsurprisingly beaten by Little Britain - damn the public vote!). For one night only he brings back a very special part of the book club - the strangest passages of sex from numerous books rescued from skips and charity shops. Expect shock, confusion and possibly revulsion as you hear of sex during killer crab attacks, liaisons with donkeys and even a little De Sade.
FRIDAY 08 February | 20:00 | £9.00 [£6.00] | Age 16+
simon munnery: fylm makker
comedy
TOM presents:
// “one of the most consistently original and imaginative minds in comedy... he’s nothing less than a genius” The Guardian
Experimenting with a tiny camera and big screen, Simon Munnery is Fylm-Makker. Presenting a beautiful mix of visual sketches, handcrafted animation, music and stand-up, all created and performed live on screen. Simon Munnery at his most rewarding, enthralling and avant-garde best. As recently seen/heard on BBC2’s Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, The Culture Show, Comedy Central’s The Alternative Comedy Experience and Radio 4’s News Quiz. Simon is a British Comedy Award nominee, Chortle Award winner, Perrier Award nominee and Sony Radio Award winner.
The Scotsman
Chortle [for Simon Munnery]
TOM presents:
lee hurst: too scared to leave the house
// after 10 years, Lee Hurst is back on the road sharper and funnier than ever
comedy
WEDNESDAY 20 February | 20:00 | £12.00 [£10.00]
Back on the road with his new show, ‘Too Scared to Leave the House’, Lee casts his comedy eyes over the many end-of-the-world scare stories from Acid Rain and Global Warming to Bird Flu and Mad Cow Disease and many other ‘apocalyptic disaster predictions’ that never were. He also muses over all the everyday dangers that face us in our daily lives. Ultimately Lee believes that you choose your own fate... You can stay indoors, hoarding cans of beans, clutching a Ray Mears book or you can go out and laugh in the face of doom.
SATURDAY 23 February | 20:00 | £15.00 [£12.00]
what’s on // january - march 2013
“Hove’s premium arts centre”
TOM presents:
spymonkey’s cooped
// a rare chance to catch this
comedy
The Latest & Latest 7
deliciously demented
gothic thriller, directed by
Cal McCrystal
// “a carefully crafted brand of lunacy... made me laugh so much my throat hurt” The Times A misty night.
A young girl arrives at a remote railway station in the heart of darkest Northumberlandshirehampton to take up her position as confidential secretary to the reclusive Forbes Murdston. Beautiful, fawn-like, swinging, but a hostage to passion, Laura knows now that life - and love - will never be the same again... ...And her an orphan! She has ignored for as long as she can the unsettling rumours that surround her new employer, his ominous manservant Klaus and the ancient mansion. But Murdston’s violent mood-swings can only signify one thing: INSANITY! Her terrible dreams seem to warn of some impending calamity. If only she could get word to Inspector Judadench to warn him. In her desperation she turns to the trusty family lawyer Roger Parchment. How can she leave Forbes now, now that he is so close to finishing his memoirs? How can she leave him when she has grown to love him? Yes, now... now she is truly... …COOPED! International comedy sensation Spymonkey present their deliciously demented take on the pulp gothic novella.
“Utterly infectious... a perfectly paced hybrid of The Pink Panther and Psycho” The Independent. TUE 12 & WED 13 March | 20:00 | £18.00 [Conc. £14.00]
henning wehn: henning knows bestest
comedy
TOM presents:
// either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype: Wunderbar!
German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn is a fountain of knowledge. There’s no shortcut to success, hard work will eventually pay off and there is no shame in paying tax. But what he knows bestest is that his comedy shows are a guaranteed success. Either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype. It’s a win-win situation. Wunderbar!
“Side-splittingly funny” The Times “A vulnerable man” The Guardian
Recent TV and radio appearances include Matt Lucas Awards (BBC1), QI (BBC2), Dave’s One Night Stand (Dave, obviously), Unbelievable Truth and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4), Fighting Talk (BBC Five Live) and his own six part BBC Radio2 series Henning Knows Best.
SUNDAY 03 March | 20:00 | £12.00 [£10.00]
“I wish all venues were like this...” terry garoghan: the devil keeps tugging
theatre
John Osborne [John Peel’s Shed]
// “the queen herself couldn’t command the reverence summoned up by Brighton’s ‘Unofficial Mayor’ The Argus
Local legend Terry Garoghan returns. Last year 1,700 fans packed The Dome Concert Hall to say farewell to ‘Brighton the Musical’. This new show is about Terry’s relationship with The Devil rather than The Devil’s Dyke! There will be 13 stories, 13 self penned songs, and one angelic cellist - Miss Angie Wilson. It will also mark the launch of an album of songs from the show.
SATURDAY 23 March | 20:00 [Duration 2hrs] | £10.00
regular nights in TOM’s bar...
laughtermarket comedy nights
// “an incredibly well programmed evening of comedy talents” Latest 7
comedy
see listings for specific dates & line-ups
Monthly comedy night with new and headline stand-up acts. Previous headliners: Seann Walsh, Mark Little, Phil Kay, Sean McLoughlin, Katherine Ryan. Full listings Online.
miniclick photography talks
// brighton’s free, monthly photography discussions
event
THURSDAYS monthly // £3.00 On The Door // 20:00
From conceptual to commercial, fine art to photojournalism, these informal talks are an opportunity for an audience to hear the stories behind the images and delve a little deeper into the artists intent.
design brighton: inspire
// belief in the value of design: connect, inspire
event
TUESDAYS monthly // £FREE // 18:30
A network of people from a variety of creative disciplines. We believe in the value of design. We promote this through a series of regular meetings and events where people can connect, inspire and create.
the drawing circus
// Draw Brighton’s themed sociable life drawing sessions Draw’s monthly sociable drawing extravaganzas are individually themed each month, ensuring fresh inspiration. All abilities are welcome. Drop in at your leisure, and please bring your own materials.
TUESDAYS monthly // £5.00 // 19:00 - 23:00
event
TUESDAYS monthly // £FREE // 19:00
// a bit of light literary discussion & sweet treats...
event
TOM’s Bar shorts & sweets book club A couple of hours of light literary discussion and sweet treats. Each month we’ll be discussing a different piece of short fiction; perhaps two or three short stories. All welcome, especially bakers.
spun glass theatre: scratch sessions
// ensuring that new ideas are given a sure start...
theatre
THURSDAYS monthly // £FREE // 19:30
Spun Glass provide a platform for new writing. New writers will have ten minute slots to try their new poetry, script, short story, stand up; anything goes. An afternoon event for all ages. spunglasstheatre@live.co.uk
iOpen spoken word
// bumper evening of free
verse, with MC Roy Hutchins iOpen returns in 2013 for more bumper evenings of free verse, hosted by MC Roy Hutchins. Previous spekers: Pete Howells, Cheryl Bransby, Abbie Palache. In assocation with Brainfruit.
WEDNESDAYS monthly // £FREE // 20:00
event
SUNDAYS monthly // £1.00 On The Door // 15:00
event listings full event listings // january - march ‘13 JANUARY 2013 08 TUE // 18:30 // EVENT // MINICLICK PHOTOGRAPHY TALK // Guest: Mark Power // Brighton’s Free, monthly photography discussions // £FREE, Non-Ticketed 10 THU // 20:00 // COMEDY // LAUGHTERMARKET // Headliner: Luisa Omeilan // Monthly comedy night with headline and new stand-up acts // £3.00, On The Door 15 TUE // 19:00 // EVENT // DESIGN BRIGHTON: INSPIRE // Guests: Deyan Sudjic & Kyle Bean // Regular events where people can connect, inspire and create // £5.00 16 WED // 20:00 // EVENT // iOpen SPOKEN WORD // Line-up: See theoldmarket.com // another bumper evening of free verse, hosted by MC Roy Hutchins // £FREE, Non-Ticketed 17 THU // 20:00 // COMEDY // ALFIE BROWN & DANIEL SIMONSEN // Comedy Double-Bill with The Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2012 // £6.00 19 SAT // 21:00 // THEATRE // ALIVE AND SWINGING // with Marilyn Monroe and The Burning Love Band // £15.00 22 TUE // 19:00 - 23:00 // EVENT // THE DRAWING CIRCUS PRESENTS: DRAW TO THE OCEAN // Draw’s themed, drop-in, sociable life drawing session for all abilities // £5.00 24 THU // 19:30 // EVENT // SHORTS & SWEETS BOOK CLUB // Reading: Sylvia Townsend Warner // A couple of hours of literary discussion and sweet treats // £FREE 27 SUN // 15:00 // THEATRE // SPUN GLASS THEATRE: SCRATCH SESSIONS // Ensuring that new ideas are given a sure start: poetry, script, short story, stand up // £1.00 On The Door
FEBRUARY 2013 01 FRI // 20:00 // MUSIC // WHITE MINK: ELECTRO SWING SPEAKEASY // The sounds and styles of the 1920s and 30’s turned on their head and smuggled into the 21st century... // £12.00 Advance 05 TUE // 18:30 // EVENT // MINICLICK PHOTOGRAPHY TALK // Guest: Matt Stuart // £FREE, Non-Ticketed 06 WED // 20:00 // EVENT // iOpen SPOKEN WORD // Line-up: See theoldmarket.com // £FREE, Non-Ticketed 07 THU // 19:30 // EVENT // SHORTS & SWEETS BOOK CLUB // Reading: G K Chesterton // £FREE 07 THU // 20:00 // MUSIC // THE DIZZY GILLESPIE AFRO CUBAN EXPERIENCE // Under the direction of John Lee, Dizzy’s long-time bassist // £22.00 (£20.00) 08 FRI // 20:00 // COMEDY // ROBIN INCE’S DIRTY BOOK CLUB // Part of Brighton Science Festival // Time Out Outstanding Achievement Award // £9.00 (£6.00) 13 WED // 19:30 // EVENT // IN CONVERSATION WITH TRACEY THORN // New Writing South // On punk, pop, fame, fashion, feminism, relationships, success and failure // £10.00
14 THU // 20:00 // COMEDY // LAUGHTERMARKET // Headliner: TBC // £3.00, On The Door 17 SUN // 19:30 // MUSIC // VILLAGERS // Lout Promotions // 2010 Mercury Prize Nomination: Becoming a Jackal // £12.50 19 TUE // 19:00 - 23:00 // EVENT // THE DRAWING CIRCUS PRESENTS: HEARTS AND LINES // Draw Brighton // £5.00 20 WED // 20:00 // COMEDY // SIMON MUNNERY: FYLM MAKKER // Show and Tell presents // Beautiful mix of visual sketches, handcrafted animation, music & stand-up // £12.00 (£10.00) 23 SAT // 20:00 // COMEDY // LEE HURST: TOO SCARED TO LEAVE THE HOUSE // Lee Hurst is back on the road sharper and funnier than ever // £15.00 (£12.00) 24 SUN // 15:00 // EVENT // SPUN GLASS THEATRE: SCRATCH SESSIONS // £1.00 On The Door 27 WED // 19:30 // THEATRE // SPRING AWAKENING // Sussex Musical Theatre Society // £12.00 (£10.00) 28 THU // 19:30 // THEATRE // SPRING AWAKENING // Sussex Musical Theatre Society // £12.00 (£10.00)
MARCH 2013 01 FRI // 19:30 // THEATRE // SPRING AWAKENING // Sussex Musical Theatre Society // £12.00 (£10.00) 02 SAT // 14:30 // THEATRE // SPRING AWAKENING // Sussex Musical Theatre Society // £10.00 (£8.00) 02 SAT // 19:30 // THEATRE // SPRING AWAKENING // Sussex Musical Theatre Society // £12.00 (£10.00) 03 Sun // 20:00 // COMEDY // HENNING WEHN: HENNING KNOWS BESTESTz // Either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype // £12.00 (£10.00) 05 TUE // 20:00 // THEATRE // THE ANIMALS AND CHILDREN TOOK TO THE STREETS // 1927’s critically acclaimed piece seamlessly synchronises live music, performance and storytelling with stunning films and animation // £12.00 (£10.00) 06 WED // 20:00 // THEATRE // THE ANIMALS AND CHILDREN TOOK TO THE STREETS // £12.00 (£10.00) 07 THU // 20:00 // THEATRE // THE ANIMALS AND CHILDREN TOOK TO THE STREETS // £15.00 (£12.00) 08 FRI // 20:00 // THEATRE // THE ANIMALS AND CHILDREN TOOK TO THE STREETS // £15.00 (£12.00) 09 SAT // 15:00 // THEATRE // THE ANIMALS AND CHILDREN TOOK TO THE STREETS // £12.00 (£10.00) 09 SAT // 20:00 // THEATRE // THE ANIMALS AND CHILDREN TOOK TO THE STREETS // £15.00 (£12.00) 07 THU // 19:30 // EVENT // SHORTS & SWEETS BOOK CLUB // Reading: Author TBC [Sign up for updates online] // £FREE
event listings & venue details 12 TUE // 20:00 // THEATRE // SPYMONKEY’S COOPED // Spymonkey return to TOM with a rare chance to catch this deliciously demented gothic thriller // £18.00 (£14.00) 13 WED // 20:00 // THEATRE // SPYMONKEY’S COOPED // £18.00 (£14.00) 14 THU // 20:00 // COMEDY // LAUGHTERMARKET // Headliner: TBC // £3.00, On The Door 19 TUE // 19:00 - 23:00 // EVENT // THE DRAWING CIRCUS PRESENTS: SPRING SPRAWL // Draw Brighton // £5.00 20 WED // 20:00 // EVENT // iOpen SPOKEN WORD // Line-up: See theoldmarket.com // £FREE, Non-Ticketed 22 FRI // 20:00 // THEATRE // TERRY GAROGHAN: THE DEVIL KEEPS TUGGING // Brand new show about Terry’s relationship with The Devil // £10.00 24 SUN // 15:00 // THEATRE // SPUN GLASS THEATRE: SCRATCH SESSIONS // £1.00 On The Door Alongside all shows and events, TOM’s Bar at The Old Market serves hot and cold drinks, as well as nuts, snacks and interval treats.
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box office 01273 201 801 facebook.com/TOMvenue twitter.com/TOMvenue flickr.com/TOMvenue how to book tickets // ONLINE: www.theoldmarket.com
TOM’s ticketing system is electronic, meaning you will be emailed ticket confirmations immediately. These can be presented either as a print-out or in a digital format.
// IN person: 11a Upper Market Street
TOM’s Box Office is open every weekday from 1pm - 5pm. If you can’t make those times, we’re also available in our upstairs office from 10am - 6pm weekdays; just buzz the office bell.
// On The phone: 01273 201 801
For questions, queries, carer comps or just to say hello, we’re on the other end of the phone from 10am - 6pm weekdays. Note: (£ConcESSION RATES) apply for Full Time Students, Over 65s, Long-Term Unemployed and Under 16s. Please bring proof of status.
// SHOW TIMES, Door times and Seating If not otherwise specified, shows and events at TOM are ‘unreserved’ [ie. sit where you like] or standing gig format. We open our doors at least 45min before the show start time, so please arrive early to find your seats. // booking feeS Booking fees only apply to payments made by card, and ammount to £1 per ticket up to a maximum of 5 tickets. No booking fee applies to cash payments, so for the cheapest tickets, visit us in person.
looking for a venue to hire? performances // launch events // conferences
parties // presentations // ceremonies // showcases
If you’re looking for a high quality venue for your private or public event, TOM could be the ideal location in the centre of Brighton & Hove...
Our 300-500 Capacity Main House and 80 Capacity TOM’s Bar are both available for hire throughout the year for performances, conferences, workshops, launches, parties, filming... You name it, we’ll do our best to provide it. Recently rennovated, TOM features an impressive interior that can be adapted to your event needs. For the essential info about what TOM can offer, we hope our two hiring info packs online will help, then please do get in touch.
Read or download online: >> Hire Us: Private Events >> Hire Us: Public Events available now at: www.theoldmarket.com
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how to find us
our address: 11a Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS directions: From Brighton centre, follow Western Road towards Hove. We’re on Upper Market St on the left. Buses stop at Co-Op Western Rd. We are within easy access of most bus routes and equidistant from Brighton and Hove train stations. car parking: Spaces directly nearby are limited, so we recommend parking on the seafront pay-and-display or slightly further East at Regency Square Car Park.
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