MAY - AUG '19 - The Old Market

MAY - AUG ‘19 Hove’s Independent, High Quality Live Theatre and Venue

featuring:

BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE TOM’S FILM CLUB POETS v MCS and more...

JULIA HOLTER - p18

SUMMER, SUMMER,

COVER:

SUMMERTIME! Good golly gosh, we love the Summer. We also love Festival Season in Brighton - a time when the city comes alive, there’s a buzz in the air and anything you can think of is probably going on somewhere (easy now...)

Here at TOM, we are delighted to present a bevy of delightful, astonishing and insightful events. Included in this is the welcome return of the BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE, who will be presenting their new show SHIFT (p16). Expect breathtaking acrobatics and moving story-telling, a great treat for family and friends this May half-term.

Our live events quieten down over the summer months, but we’ll still have goodies on offer courtesy of TOM’S FILM CLUB. We have some cracking films from 1999, including office-favourites SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT (p19) and FIGHT CLUB (p20), as well as the return of our August Animations mini-season, which includes the stunning Academy Award nominated anime MIRAI (p25).

Other highlights include events curated by THE NORDIC NETWORK (from p8) and BRIGHTON FESTIVAL (from p13), the spoken-word slamfest that is POETS V MCS - BRIGHTON V SHEFFIELD (p5) and post-modern stand-up / tomfoolery from a returning TONY LAW (p4).

Thank you so much for your continued support, we can’t wait for you to join us for what is sure to be another cracking Festival Season!

Team TOM x

barely methodical troupe: shift: p16

CONTENTS EVENT LISTINGS 4-25 FROM OUR COMMUNITY 26-27 BOOK / FIND US 28 ACCESS 29 DIARY 30-31

KEY: music theatre comedy event dance family

theold market.com 01273 201 801 upper market street, hove

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Listings MAY ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES

ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES

HANNAH FORWARD WE’RE DELIGHTED TO PRESENT THE WORK OF THE ARIST OPEN HOUSES 2019 BROCHURE COVER ARTIST. Hannah is an artist and printmaker whose work captures everyday events and artefacts of modern life, with particular attention to social events and personal pastimes.

NEW GROUNDS

FROM TUE 23 APR, IN WATERLOO ROOM OPEN DURING BOX OFFICE HOURS AND PRE-SHOW DOORS See more online: aoh.org.uk

A SERIES OF EVENTS, PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITIONS PROGRAMMED AND CURATED BY IDIL BOZKURT. Taking place all around our venue, this will be a fun and creative programme that showcases the work of emerging artists in an intimate environment.

THROUGHOUT MAY OPEN DURING BOX OFFICE HOURS AND PRE-SHOW DOORS SEE MORE ONLINE: AOH.org.uk

RABBIT RABBIT

TONY LAW A LOST SHOW

A MIND-CHANGING, COMEDY-ART, LAUGHAFFIRMING EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET. Expect accents, observations, shouting, clowning, shadows, shadow puppets, a space bear puppet, music, bad music, falling and white face paint. This show will find the vulnerability in us all.

★★★★

THU 2 May, 7.30pm £15 (£12 conc.) + £1 on the door 16 25 / £5 (limited) Age 14+

“Takes post-modern stand-up to a dangerously funny new level” Guardian

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FALLEN ANGEL LTD

LET BATTLE COMMENCE!

SWEET LITTLE MYSTERY

BRIGHTON V SHEFFIELD

SARAH JANE MORRIS WE’RE DELIGHTED TO WELCOME BACK THE INFLUENTIAL JAZZ AND R&B SINGER, AS SHE PERFORMS HER TRIBUTE TO JOHN MARTYN. Morris’s magnificent soul voice and emotional power has garnered her praise and admiration worldwide for over 30 years. Inspired by the unwavering belief in the power of song to change hearts and minds, Sarah Jane has always followed her own star. That independence has brought her a loyal audience, devoted to her feisty, independent musical style.

★★★★★

“A songstress bang on form”

POETS V MCS

WELCOME TO THE ARENA FOR TWO BATTLES IN ONE NIGHT: THE POETS AND RAPPERS OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE ARE JOINED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE COMRADES FROM THE CITY OF PULP AND PRINCE NASEEM TO CONTINUE THEIR EPIC BATTLE OF LYRICAL, RHETORICAL AND SATIRICAL SKILLS. But they will stand together (temporarily) for the honour of this seaside sanctuary against the verbal forces of the City of Steel.

Winner of the Argus Angel Award for Artistic Excellence and ranked number one in Metro’s Brighton must-see events, this all-ages event is unlike anything you’ll have seen before!

Close-up culture

Sun 5 May, 7pm (doors 6.30pm) FRI 3 MAY, 7.30pm

£8 (£5 conc.)

£16 (£12 conc.)

16 25 / £5 (limited)

Age 14+ Standing event

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PLUS 400 OF THE BEST NEW ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

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ANDREA GIBSON LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES

WINNER OF THE FIRST EVER WOMEN OF THE WORLD POETRY SLAM IN 2008, ANDREA GIBSON REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING PERFORMERS IN THE SPOKEN WORD POETRY SCENE TODAY. In a fierce oscillation between activism and love, their newest book, Lord of the Butterflies, looks at themes of gender, romance, loss and family.

A book of protest that riots against gun violence, homophobia and white supremacy, Gibson also celebrates gender expansion, queer love and the will to stay alive. Each emotion in it is deft and delicate, resting within imagery heavy enough to sink the heart, while giving the body wings to soar.

SUN 12 May, 7.30pm £20 Age 14+

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Listings MAY (INAUGURAL) NORDIC FRINGE SEASON 13th - 18th of MAY

Fancy some Daddy Issues from Sweden? Intergalactic adventures from Norway? Your most secret desires from Finland? Virtual reality theatre from Iceland? A performance lecture from Denmark? Or maybe some Scandinavian burlesque, dance, folk song, site specific peformance, online dating drama or feminist/queer stand-up comedy? (Nearly) no subject is too taboo when the Nordic Fringe Network touches down in Brighton!

On the menu at The Old Market: 50 events from 12 award-winning companies across 6 days in 1 location! Dig into a full fat “noir” flavoured smörgasboard filled with Nordic Fringe delights from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and beyond!

Produced by the Nordic Fringe Network with support from The Finnish Institute in London, The Nordics and the embassies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and The Representation of Faroes in London.

SAMIRA ELAGOZ

COCK COCK... WHO’S THERE? NOT YOUR AVERAGE SHOW ABOUT RAPE, FEMALE BODIES AND THE MALE GAZE...

Confrontational, unrestrainedly funny and deeply touching, this criticallyacclaimed docu-performance explores, desire and the power of femininity in a world in which the virtual and the real are inextricably intertwined.

Mon 13 - Wed 15 May, 7pm £10.50 (£7.50 conc.)

AGE 18+ | 60 mins

NORDIC FRINGE NETWORK

ARTIST SPEED DATING THE TRADITIONAL STOCKHOLM FRINGE FESTIVAL (STOFF) ARTIST SPEED DATING SESSIONS TOUCH DOWN IN BRIGHTON. Meet artistic peers, introduce your projects, find your future collaborators and have yourself some fika (coffee and pastry). No need to pre-book!

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Tue 14 May, 3pm & Sat 18 May, 3.30pm, in TOM’s Bar Free entry Age 14+

music theatre comedy event dance family BENEDIKTE ESPERI PRODUKTION

LATERLAND

A CUSTOM MADE, SITE-SPECIFIC PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE THAT INVITES PARTICIPANTS TO COLLABORATE. Speaking about the piece, Benedikte says, “In my practice, it’s about being present and curious, playing with risk and trust at the same time, mirroring not only the society but also the representation of a political body.”

Tue 14 May, 4.30pm, Outside venue £10.50 (£5.50 conc.)

Age 18+ | 180 mins

REBECKA PERSHAGEN

THE FIRST AND LAST DANCE A WOMAN IS SITTING ON A CHAIR, WAITING FOR SOMEONE. SHE IS WAITING FOR HER BELOVED, AND TO DANCE THE LAST DANCE...

This award-winning long duration performance was created through an interest in strangers meeting and movement in public spaces.

Tue 14 May, from 6.15pm, in main foyer Free entry

BOAZ BARKAN / WILDTOPIA

MAY I SPEAK ABOUT DANCE A DANCER DANCES, WHILE ANOTHER EXPLAINS, IN THIS QUIRKY PERFORMANCE-LECTURE ABOUT THE PROBLEMS OF DANCE AND MEANING...

Tongue firmly in cheek, Boaz Barkan’s performance involves you as a guest in an irreverent and witty exploration of what dance is and can be, how it is experienced, and particularly how it can be discussed. For all of us who find dance and performance tedious at times, or are feeling a little jaded, this is a chance to refresh your critical palate!

Tue 14 May - Wed 15 May, 8.45pm £10.50 (£7.50 conc.)

Age 12+ | 50 mins

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Listings MAY REBECKA PERSHAGEN

DADDY ISSUES ‘DADDY ISSUES’ - DEROGATORY TERM TO DESCRIBE THE BEHAVIOUR OF YOUNG WOMEN WHO ARE ATTRACTED TO / HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OLDER MEN.

Tue 14 - WED 15 MAY, 10pm £10.50 (£7.50 conc.)

Age 16+ | 60 mins

A touching and hilarious piece about loving older men, the young women who love them and the world who think these women are idiots.

JONATHAN DUFFY

I WOULDN’T DATE ME EITHER

IMAGINE IF YOU SUDDENLY FOUND YOURSELF SINGLE AND THE LAST TIME YOU WERE IN THAT SITUATION, THE IPHONE DIDN’T EXIST. Join the Australian-born, Icelandbased comedian as he shares his experiences, dating disasters and sexual mishaps that happened along the way.

Wed 15 - Thu 16 May, 7pm, in waterloo room £10.50 (£7.50 conc.)

Age 18+ | 60 mins

THERESE SANDIN AND PERNILLA HAMMAGREN

STAND UP YOURS

THE PRIZE-WINNING STANDUP SHOW COMES TO BRIGHTON FOR THE FIRST TIME. The Swedish feminist comedy group began in 2014 in true DIY-spirit, and have now created an inclusive and alternative scene for women and the LGBT+ community. Please note: the Wednesday performance will take place in the Waterloo Room.

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Wed 15 - Thu 16 May, 8.45pm £10.50 (£7.50 conc.)

Age 18+ | 50 mins

music theatre comedy event dance family REALITY RESEARCH CENTRE

SLEEPING BEAUTY A PARTICIPATORY PERFORMANCE THAT APPROACHES SEXUALITY THROUGH POWER AND ROLE PLAY. A one-on-one experience that allows you to carry out fantasies with a ‘sleeping’ person. For full details, please visit our website.

Thu 16 May, 10pm Fri 17 May, 10.45pm Sat 18 May, 10pm £10.50 STRICTLY Age 18+

HULDUFUGL

A BOX IN THE DESERT A THOUGHT-PROVOKING SOLO EXPERIENCE IN VR ABOUT BEING TRAPPED INSIDE AN INVISIBLE BOX IN AN ENDLESS DESERT. A voice in your head is trying to get you out, whilst a friendly guardian outside is trying to convince you to remain inside. Who will you trust and listen to as reality breaks down around you?

Fri 17 - Sat 18 May SEE WEBSITE FOR TIMES in tom’s basement £10.50 (£7.50 conc.)

Age 16+ | 20 mins

MOSAIKTEATERN

IMAGO

A TRAGICOMIC PHYSICAL THEATRE PIECE WITH A SIMPLICITY THAT FOCUSSES ON THE ACTORS SPECIFIC SKILLS AND PERSONALITIES. A white rectangle marked on the floor and four chairs. Five performers take the audience through images of co-existence and exclusion, loneliness and compassion. The recognition of elementary human conditions make us seem more the same than different.

Fri 17 May, 5pm | Sat 18 May, 3pm £10.50 (£7.50 conc.)

30 mins

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Listings MAY DwMUR OG HERRA

LADIES AND A GENTLEMAN

CHARM, COMEDY, MAGIC, ODDITIES AND ENERGY - WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT? DÖmur og herra is a burlesque collective from Rekyjavik. Known as the Icelandic burlesque incubator, their shows are a great way to get a glimpse into Iceland’s growing variety scene and will also put you in a happy state of mind!

Fri 17 May, 7pm Sat 18 May, 8pm £10.50 (£7.50 conc.)

Age 18+ | 120 mins

CUT MUSTARD THEATRE

2100: A SPACE NOVELTY A LOW-FI EXTRAVAGANZA THROUGH DEEP OUTER SPACE THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO ALL EPIC SPACE ADVENTURES! Featuring a hapless human, an unbeatable heroine and a Dark Lord bent on universal domination, plus elements of mime, vocal sound effects, live music, origami spaceships and a cast from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Fri 17 May, 9.45pm Sat 18 May, 6pm £10.50 (£7.50 conc.) age 10+ | 60 mins

ANNA FÄLT AND PIA POHJAKALLIO DUO

¡RÅ!

A JOURNEY THROUGH WOMEN’S LIVES - PUT TOGETHER IN AN INTRICATE, AT TIMES MEDITATIVE, MINIMALISTIC SETTING. A story of ancient everyday heroes, as well as the heroes that maybe didn’t deserve their place amongst others, told through blending traditional Finnish song with Flamenco dance.

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Sat 18 May, 4.30pm, in Waterloo room Pay what you think it’s worth 45 mins

music theatre comedy event dance family BRIGHTON FESTIVAL AND FOUNDATION PASSERELLE

MALIAN DANCE NIGHT JOIN ROKIA TRAORÉ’S FOUNDATION FOR THIS SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THREE NEW DANCE PIECES BY MALI’S NEXT GENERATION OF EXTRAORDINARY CHOREOGRAPHERS.

Mon 20 May, 7.30pm £15, Festival standby £10

Fatoumata Bagayoko, Bazoumana Kouyate and Daouda Keita are joined by Modibo Konate and Adiara Traoré for an evening of dance you will not want to miss. To book, visit brightonfestival.org

BRIGHTON FESTIVAL AND THE KIRCKMAN CONCERT SOCIETY

RUISI QUARTET

THE WINNERS OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY AWARD FOR YOUNG BRITISH STRING PLAYERS ARE RAPIDLY FORGING A REPUTATION AS A POWERFULLY CHARISMATIC ENSEMBLE.

Tue 21 May, 1pm £10

This concert will include three four-part Fantasias by Purcell, and the second of Beethoven’s three ‘Razumovsky’ quartets.

To book, visit brightonfestival.org

BRIGHTON FESTIVAL

KO SABA AND ARIWO KO SABA IS A SIX-STRONG COLLECTIVE THAT MIXES RURAL WEST AFRICAN HERITAGE WITH THE ENERGY OF BAMAKO, ONE OF THE REGION’S MOST VIBRANT CITIES - COMBINING THE SOUNDS OF TRADITIONAL STRING AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS FROM ACROSS MALI WITH WESTERN DRUMS AND BASS GUITAR. For this exhilarating evening of music, they are joined by Ariwo, who are working at the intersection of ancestral and electronic music to create a hypnotising mix of Cuban rhythms, club electronics and jazz riffs. To book, visit brightonfestival.org

Wed 22 May, 8pm £15, festival standby £10 Age 14+ | standing event

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Listings MAY BRIGHTON FESTIVAL AND HAYLEY FOHR

SALOMÉ HAYLEY FOHR OF CIRCUIT DES YEUX’S NEW SOUNDTRACK TO THE CULT 1923 SILENT MOVIE SALOMÉ MAKES ITS WAY TO BRIGHTON FOLLOWING ITS PREMIERE AT LEEDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL LAST YEAR, COMMISSIONED BY OPERA NORTH.

Thu 23 May, 8.30pm £18.50, Festival standby £10

It features the otherworldly voice and songwriting of Hayley Fohr, who has been compared with Nina Simone, Nico and even Scott Walker. Fohr brings a modern context and more feminist commentary to the controversial film.

The silent film was a flop when it was first released but was rediscovered in the 70s and is now seen as a cornerstone of camp, treasured for its weirdly beautiful atmosphere and its notorious Russian star, Alla Nazimova. To book, visit brightonfestival.org

BRIGHTON FESTIVAL

PETER SELLARS AND ROKIA TRAORÉ IN CONVERSATION TWO INCREDIBLE ARTISTS, TWO AMAZING IMAGINATIONS, TWO LONG-TIME FRIENDS AND COLLABORATORS. What could come from a conversation between Peter Sellars and Rokia Traoré? Inspiration? Innovation?

Passion? We invite you to eavesdrop on these two friends as they explore our world through the lens of humanity, compassion and art.

Warm, unfettered and intimate, this is a conversation not to be missed. To book, visit brightonfestival.org

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Fri 24 May, 1pm £12.50, festival standby £10

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BRIGHTON FESTIVAL

SLOW MOVING CLOUDS A CONTEMPORARY ACOUSTIC BAND BASED IN DUBLIN THAT COMBINES ROOTS IN NORDIC AND IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC WITH MINIMALIST AND EXPERIMENTAL INFLUENCES TO CREATE A SOUND UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE HEARD BEFORE.

BRIGHTON FESTIVAL AND THE PAPPYSHOW

BOYS

On their new album Starfall on Justin Vernon’s new label People, Slow Moving Clouds blend traditional and contemporary melodies, evocative Nordic vocals with layered string soundscapes of cello, violin and nyckelharpa.

WHAT DO WE FEEL, WHAT DO WE SHOW, WHAT DO YOU SEE? WE ALL HAVE IDEAS OF WHAT MAKES A MAN, AND WE’RE THROWING OURSELVES HEADFIRST INTO EXPLORING THIS QUESTION.

The lush and darkly atmospheric results have drawn comparisons to Icelandic minimalist legends Sigur Ros and Irish traditional supergroup The Gloaming. To book, visit brightonfestival.org

Celebrating male tenderness, silliness, vulnerability and community with a cast of young men of colour from England, BOYS gives us a window to share their experiences, hopes, families and globe-spanning heritage. In their stories, you will see reflections of your brothers, friends, parents and lovers. To book, visit brightonfestival.org

“Emotive, euphoric and unique music...”

Froots

POST SHOW DISCUSSION - SAT 25 MAY

Fri 24 May, 8pm

Sat 25 May, 7.30pm (BSL INterpreted show) Sun 26 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

£17.50, festival standby £10

£12.50, under 26 and festival standby £10 Age 10+ (recommended) 65 mins

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★★★★★

“You will struggle to believe your eyes...”

Theatre weekly

★★★★★ “outstanding” Theatre REVIEWs

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BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE

SHIFT

ASTONISHING HALF-TERM SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

THE COMPANY BEHIND THE INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT SHOWS BROMANCE AND KIN RETURN WITH AN EXPLOSIVE DISPLAY OF POWER-BASED ACROBATICS. Marooned in an unstable world, the performers push physical performance to its limits. Using hand-to-hand acrobatics, Cyr wheel and more, BMT have redefined what contemporary circus can be.

Their crowd-pleasing shows have won over legions of fans and this brand new adventure looks set to be a firm favourite as part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Commissioned by Norfolk & Norwich Festival; co-produced by Norfolk & Norwich Festival and DREAM.

Tue 28 May - sun 2 Jun Tue - Sat, 7.30pm | Thu & Sun , 2.30pm £12-£16.50 (£10-£12.50 conc.)

Group 8+ £12 | 16/25 £5 (limited) Age 8+ (recommended) | 65 mins

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Listings JUN MELTING VINYL

Mon 3 Jun, 7.30pm (doors)

+ SPECIAL GUESTS

£18.50 (advance)

THE LOS ANGELES-BASED SONGWRITER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST RETURNS TO BRIGHTON.

Age 14+ Standing event

JULIA HOLTER

She’ll be performing songs from her latest release, Aviary, the follow up to the critically acclaimed Have You In My Wilderness.

“...a glut of beauty and braininess” Guardian

MJR GROUP

NICK LOWE & LOS STRAITJACKETS + SUPPORT

BRINGING HIS WIT AND UNDERSTATED EXCELLENCE TO EVERY PERFORMANCE, THIS GIG IS IN SUPPORT OF HIS NEW FOUR SONG EP TOKYO BAY, FEATURING LOS STRAITJACKETS AS HIS BACKING BAND. Starting with 1995’s The Impossible Bird through to 2011’s The Old Magic, Nick has turned out a fantastic string of albums, each one devised in his West London home, and recorded with a core of musicians who possess the same veteran savvy.

Tue 4 Jun, 7pm (doors) £26.50 (advance) Age 14+ Standing event

ONE INCH BADGE

YONAKA + SUPPORT

BRINGING THEIR AGGRESSIVE MIX OF PUNK AND POWER ROCK TO TOM FOR A HOMETOWN GIG. The band head back to home turf after taking on support duties for the likes of Kasabian and Bring Me The Horizon on UK tours last year.

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Fri 7 Jun, 7.30pm (doors) £12 (advance) Age 14+ Standing event

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TOM’S FILM CLUB

SWEAR ALONG WITH...

SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT (15) JOIN US AS WE HEAD TO A ‘QUIET LITTLE REDNECK MOUNTAIN TOWN’, WHERE STAN, KYLE, CARTMAN AND KENNY BRIBE SOMEONE TO ACCOMPANY THEM TO THE CINEMA TO SEE THE NEW TERRANCE AND PHILIP MOVIE. From that sparks a series of events which lead to protests about naughty language, the bombing of the Baldwins, America declaring war on Canada, the seventh sign of the Apocalypse triggering Armageddon, and the death of Kenny, which goes without saying...

On this night, you can sing, quote and swear along with the film (we’ll be on hand to make things easy, mmmkay). Costumes are not essential, but an added bonus, there might even be a prize for the best one! Celebrating 20 years since it was first released, this night will be super (thanks for asking).

Mon 10 Jun, 8pm £6, Book two or more films in the same transaction and save £1 per ticket 16 25 / £5 (limited) Rated 15 81 minS

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TOM’S FILM CLUB

FIGHT CLUB (18)

THE FIRST RULE OF FIGHT CLUB IS: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB FOLLOWING ON FROM THE SUCCESS OF SE7EN AND THE GAME, WE’RE EXCITED TO PRESENT DAVID FINCHER’S EFFORTLESSLY HIP AND TWISTED CULT FAVOURITE, WHICH IS CELEBRATING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR. Adapted from Chuck Palahnuik’s best-selling book, the narrator (Edward Norton) finds his little existence transformed forever when he meets the charismatic Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), who is pretty much his polar opposite, everything that he isn’t.

Together, they take out their frustrations with the world by beating each other up, and forming an exclusive underground club around this concept, which soon evolves into the much more dangerous movement, “Project Mayhem”.

“A bold, inventive, sustained adrenaline rush of a movie...”

Variety

“Great performances, stunning visuals and a plot like nothing you’ve ever seen...”

Empire

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Tue 11 Jun, 8pm £6, Book two or more films in the same transaction and save £1 per ticket 16 25 / £5 (limited) Rated 18 139 minS

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COASTAL EVENTS LTD

THE BLOCKHEADS STARTING OUT AS THE BAND BEHIND IAN DURY, THE BLOCKHEADS ARE A LEGENDARY OUTFIT THAT HAS GROWN IN STATURE FROM THE EARLY DAYS OF THE STIFF TOUR IN 1977, RIGHT UP TO THE PRESENT DAY. Rarely off the road, and now with Derek Hussey fronting the band, The Blockheads are still one of the most underrated British bands of all time, with a legion of fans of all ages. As well as through their own new material, interest in Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (the recent biopic of their erstwhile frontman Ian Dury) and the musical Reasons To Be Cheerful, they have seen a resurgence in their popularity over the past few years and they continue to go from strength to strength.

Along with some new material, you can expect to hear Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Wake Up and Make Love With Me, Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3), What a Waste and many more from the illustrious back catalogue.

CAROUSEL

BLUE CAMEL CLUB A TOP LINE-UP OF BANDS, MUSICIANS, DJ’S AND ENTERTAINMENT BRING OUT THE SUNSHINE FOR A SPECIAL MIDSUMMER CLUB. There is no better way to kick off the summer then to get your dancing shoes on and enjoy some musical sunshine. The full line-up is to be announced, keep an eye on our website for more information.

The hottest night out for learning disabled groovers and their friends. Book early!

Mon 24 Jun, 7pm (doors 6.45pm) Fri 14 Jun, 7.30pm (doors)

£5 (£1 carers)

£25 (advance)

age 14+ standing event

Age 14+ Standing event

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Listings JUL

TOM’S FILM CLUB

THE LAST WALTZ (U) THIS FILM SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD!

ON THANKSGIVING DAY, 1976, THE BAND GAVE ITS FAREWELL CONCERT AT THE WINTERLAND BALLROOM IN SAN FRANCISCO. PERHAPS THE GREATEST ROCK DOCUMENTARY EVER MADE, MARTIN SCORSESE’S FILM CAPTURES WHAT WAS ADVERTISED AS THE LEGENDARY ROCK GROUP’S FINAL APPEARANCE ON STAGE (THEY DID EVENTUALLY REFORM, BUT HOW WAS HE TO KNOW?) Featuring archive interviews from the players of the time, and joined on stage by more than a dozen special guests, including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell, this film is not only a vibrant documentary of that historic evening, but also a commentary on the rock world at that time.

“The greatest rock concert movie ever made - and maybe the best rock movie, period” Chicago Tribune

“arguably the most beautiful of rock movies...”

Time out

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Mon 8 JUL, 8pm £6, Book two or more films in the same transaction and save £1 per ticket 16 25 / £5 (limited) Rated U 117 minS

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TOM’S FILM CLUB

STOP MAKING SENSE (PG) SHOT OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW NIGHTS AT THE HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE BY THE LATE GREAT JONATHAN DEMME, THIS IS THE SEMINAL AND CELEBRATED CONCERT FILM THAT WAS PRODUCED AT THE HEIGHT OF TALKING HEADS’ POPULARITY, JUST AS THE GROUP WERE STARTING TO TOUR AND PROMOTE THEIR ALBUM, SPEAKING IN TONGUES, IN 1983.

The film showcases a truly unique and energetic performance, utilising every element of the stage to create a concert experience like no other. Big lamps, big sets and big suits all come into play throughout the show, but it’s the bands phenomenal performance and idiosyncratic style that shine through the theatrics.

Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, this is a great opportunity to revisit and relive one of the greatest and most innovative bands of the 1980s at the peak of their powers, same as it ever was!

TUE 9 JUL, 8pm £6, Book two or more films in the same transaction and save £1 per ticket 16 25 / £5 (limited) Rated PG 88 minS

“in its own terms, stop making sense is close to perfection” Pauline Kael, The new yorker

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Listings AUG

TOM’S FILM CLUB

THE IRON GIANT (U)

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS SINCE THE RELEASE OF THIS ANIMATED GEM BEFORE DIRECTING PIXAR CLASSICS LIKE THE INCREDIBLES AND RATATOUILLE, BRAD BIRD MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF WITH THIS CHARMING ANIMATION ABOUT THE UNLIKELY BOND BETWEEN A BOY AND A FIFTY FOOT ROBOT FROM OUTER SPACE. Another great film from the class of 1999, The Iron Giant still resonates today for its enduring message of friendship, its effortless blending of both traditional and computer animation, and its American Graffiti-style 1950s soundtrack. Plus, it has a surprising voice cast including Jennifer Aniston and Vin Diesel!

Based upon the 1968 story Iron Man by British poet Laureate Ted Hughes, a huge robot falls from outer space and crash-lands in a small American town, terrifying the locals with its fearsome and otherworldly appearance. The kind giant finds acceptance and companionship from an intelligent but lonely boy named Hogarth Hughes, but trouble looms on the horizon when a corrupt government agent sets his sights on destroying the visitor.

“Tender, moving and exciting” Times

“Deliciously funny and deeply affecting” Wall Street Journal

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Tue 6 Aug, 8pm £6, Book two or more films in the same transaction and save £1 per ticket 16 25 / £5 (limited) Rated U 87 minS

TOM’S FILM CLUB

MIRAI (PG)

music comedy event dance NOMINATED FORtheatre BEST ANIMATED FEATURE AT THIS YEAR’Sfamily ACADEMY AWARDS, MAMORU HOSADA PRESENTS HIS FANTASTICALLY SURREAL COMING-OF-AGE STORY. The film follows four year old Kun, struggling to cope with the arrival of a little sister in the family. However, the backyard of the boys home becomes a mysterious gateway allowing him to travel back in time.

Through encounters with his mother as a little girl and his great-grandfather as a young man, Kun will learn new perspectives that will help him adjust to life as an older brother.

WED 7 AUG, 8pm £6, Book two or more films in the same transaction and save £1 per ticket 16 25 / £5 (limited) Rated PG 98 minS

“Mirai bathes ordinary family life in a beautiful new light” Daily telegraph

“Unabashedly goofy, occasionally treacly, but often enchanthing” MUBI

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FROM OUR COMMUNITY MJ’S CHOIRS / MJ PARANZINO

LOVE NOTES

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE... AND MUSIC. MJ Paranzino’s choirs celebrate life through a mixture of musical styles: from classical to Motown, musical theatre to new choral compositions especially commissioned for this show.

Performing for the past sixteen years at Brighton Fringe, this multimedia choral extravaganza returns with over 200 singers.

Sat 4 May, 7.30pm £10 (£8 conc.)

Children under 16 go free

BIMM INSITUTE BRIGHTON

PETER GABRIEL’S SO - A CONCERT PERFORMANCE + SUPPORT A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE MULTI-PLATINUM ALBUM, WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE PHUMELELA PROJECT.

The stellar line-up has worked with Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Slash, Procol Harum, Jamie Cullum, Kelly Jones, Basement Jaxx, Brand New Heavies, the Spice Girls, Cocteau Twins and Take that and now in collaboration with BIMM Brighton students.

THU 27 Jun, 7pm (doors) £15 (£10 conc.)

Age 14+ 210 mins

CABARET BOHEME

SUMMER BALL

JOIN CABARET BOHEME FOR A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION AND TANTALISING TEASE, FULL OF THEIR VERY OWN BURLESQUE BEAUTIES. Leading them on this semi-naked journey is the Mistress of Ceremonies herself, Veronica Blacklace, who will be charming you with her vocals and tongue in cheek banter, as well as bringing guest professionals of gravity defying aerial and jaw dropping pole antics to TOM.

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Fri 19 Jul, 8pm Table seat £20 Theatre seat £15 Age 18+

music theatre comedy event dance family SOUL OF THE CITY CHOIR

SUMMER GIG THE FUN, FRIENDLY, UPBEAT COMMUNITY CHOIR SINGS GOSPEL, POP AND SOUL CLASSICS TO CELEBRATE THE SUMMER AND ROUND OFF ANOTHER TERM OF SUPER SINGING WITH A SET THAT WILL HAVE YOU DANCING IN YOUR SEAT! Complete beginners, shower singers and pros of all ages are welcome. With no auditions and no requirements to read music, it’s all about the enjoyment of singing a wide range of styles - from Queen and Aretha Franklin to Hozier and Florence and the Machine!

Sun 21 Jul, 5.30pm & 8pm £9 (£7 conc.) to book tickets, visit soulofthecitychoir.com

THE ACADEMY OF CREATIVE TRAINING

ATCL DIPLOMA IN ACTING SHOWCASE 2019 THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST OF BRIGHTON’S NEW ACTING TALENT, PRESENTING AN ENTERTAINING EVENING OF POTENTIAL AND PROMISE. The 2019 graduates have already acquired substantial stage and film experience.

Having rigorously applied themselves to their actor training; these graduate actors now bring humanity, depth and understanding to their performances.

Sat 27 Jul, 8pm £12.50 Age 12+ 120 mins

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HOW TO BOOK ONLINE: THEOLDMARKET.COM PHONE: 01273 201 801 (Lines open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm)

IN PERSON: COME SAY HELLO! (Open Mon-Fri, 1pm-5pm)

CONCESSION RATES

Concessions vary between events, please check with our team when booking.

TOM’S FRIENDS

When booking shows that are TOMtagged, Friends can save 15% (some exclusions apply).

ORDER FEE

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.

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

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MORE INFORMATION: THEOLDMARKET.COM/YOUR-VISIT

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

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.

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.

ASSISTANCE DOGS

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.

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

We are always striving to provide a number of different assisted performances, please check our website show listings for all assisted performances.

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DIARY / LISTINGS MAY Various Various Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12 Mon 13 Tue 14 Tue 14 Tue 14 Tue 14 Tue 14 Tue 14 Wed 15 Wed 15 Wed 15 Wed 15 Wed 15 Thu 16 Thu 16 Thu 16 Fri 17 Fri 17 Fri 17 Fri 17 Fri 17 Sat 18 Sat 18 Sat 18 Sat 18 Sat 18 Sat 18 Sat 18 Mon 20 Tue 21

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Various Various 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm TBC TBC TBC 7.30pm 7pm 3pm 4.30pm From 6.15pm 7pm 8.45pm 10pm 7pm 7pm 8.45pm 8.45pm 10pm 7pm 8.45pm 10pm Various 5pm 7pm 9.45pm 10.45pm 3pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 6pm Various 8pm 10pm 7.30pm 1pm

ARTIST OPEN HOUSES NEW GROUNDS TONY LAW SARAH JANE MORRIS LOVE NOTES POETS V MCS - BRIGHTON V SHEFFIELD THE GREAT ESCAPE THE GREAT ESCAPE THE GREAT ESCAPE ANDREA GIBSON COCK COCK... WHO’S THERE? ARTIST SPEED DATING LATERLAND THE FIRST AND LAST DANCE COCK COCK... WHO’S THERE? MAY I SPEAK ABOUT DANCE DADDY ISSUES COCK COCK... WHO’S THERE? I WOULDN’T DATE ME EITHER MAY I SPEAK ABOUT DANCE STAND UP YOURS DADDY ISSUES I WOULDN’T DATE ME EITHER STAND UP YOURS SLEEPING BEAUTY A BOX IN THE DESERT IMAGO LADIES AND A GENTLEMAN 2100: A SPACE NOVELTY SLEEPING BEAUTY IMAGO ARTIST SPEED DATING ¡RA! 2100: A SPACE NOVELTY A BOX IN THE DESERT LADIES AND A GENTLEMAN SLEEPING BEAUTY MALIAN DANCE NIGHT RUISI QUARTET

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MAY (Cont.)

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8pm 8.30pm 1pm 8pm 7.30pm 2.30pm / 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm / 7.30pm 7.30pm

KO SABA AND ARIWO SALOMÉ PETER SELLARS & ROKIA TRAORÉ SLOW MOVING CLOUDS THE PAPPYSHOW: BOYS THE PAPPYSHOW: BOYS BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE: SHIFT BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE: SHIFT BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE: SHIFT BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE: SHIFT

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7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 7pm 7pm

BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE: SHIFT BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE: SHIFT JULIA HOLTER NICK LOWE AND LOS STRAITJACKETS YONAKA SWEAR ALONG WITH SOUTH PARK... (15) FIGHT CLUB (18) THE BLOCKHEADS BLUE CAMEL CLUB PETER GABRIEL’S SO

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8pm 8pm 8pm 5.30pm & 8pm 8pm

THE LAST WALTZ (U) STOP MAKING SENSE (PG) CABARET BOHEME SUMMER BALL SOUL OF THE CITY CHOIR SUMMER GIG ATCL DIPLOMA IN ACTING SHOWCASE 2019

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THE IRON GIANT (U) MIRAI (PG)

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JUNE Sat 1 Sun 2 Mon 3 Tue 4 Fri 7 Mon 10 Tue 11 Fri 14 Mon 24 Thu 27

JULY Mon 8 Tue 9 Fri 19 Sun 21 Sat 27

AUGUST Tue 6 Wed 7

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