SEP - DEC '19 - The Old Market

SEP - DEC ‘19

(And a bit of Jan ‘20)

Hove’s Independent, High Quality Live Theatre and Venue

Featuring: 1927’s brand new show - ROOTS | #TOMtech 2020 The haunted Ballroom - immersive Cabaret Extravaganza and more!

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WELCOME TO our

BRAND NEW SEASON Welcome to another exciting season here at TOM. Whether you’re after wacky, weird, wonderful or something in between, we’ve got you covered.

Our cover stars this time round are the brilliant 1927, who are returning to us with their brand new show ROOTS (p24).

A medley of rarely-told folktales are brought to life, all complimented by 1927’s unique style of performance and projection. If you’ve not seen a 1927 show before, then what are you doing?! This is a strictly limited run, get in quick for the best seats.

If you’re looking for something different to do this Halloween, be sure to visit THE HAUNTED BALLROOM (p16). This immersive cabaret night provides the perfect opportunity to don your best ‘morbid glam’ outfits and celebrate everything spooky!

We are also delighted to present our 2019 #TOMtech Season (p5-6), our annual programme of technology powered art.

This year, highlights include the return of the always popular VRLAB (p5) and a UK premiere of a piece that was originally conceived during a #TOMtech Lab, FATHERLAND (p6).

Other highlights include swashbuckling adventures for the family with THE PIRATE CRUNCHER (p17), theatre from GECKO and MIND THE GAP in A LITTLE SPACE (p23), comedy from musical activists JONNY & THE BAPTISTS (p12) and some of the best new films screening as part of the OSKA BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL (p14).

On behalf of the entire TOM family, thank you so much for being a part of what we do, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Team TOM x

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1927: ROOTS p24

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TOM’S FILM CLUB

TOM’S FILM CLUB

INSPIRED BY MONICA ARAC DE NYEKO’S SHORT STORY, JAMBULA TREE, THIS IS A TENDER LOVE STORY ABOUT A ROMANCE BETWEEN TWO YOUNG WOMEN AMID FAMILIAL, SOCIETAL AND POLITICAL PRESSURES.

JOSEPHINE DECKER’S THIRD FEATURE FILM BOLDLY DISSECTS MENTAL HEALTH, RACIAL TENSIONS AND THE VAMPIRIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IDENTITY AND PERFORMANCE.

The film was banned in Kenya for positively portraying homosexuality, currently illegal in the country. We’re proud to present this film as the first of three directed by contemporary innovative female filmmakers this September. English and Swahili with English subtitles.

When sixteen-year-old Madeline is pushed by the director of an experimental theatre troupe to weave her rich interior world and troubled relationship with her mother into their collective art, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur.

Mon 2 Sep, 8pm

Tue 3 Sep, 8pm

£6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited)

£6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited)

Rated 12A | 82 minS

Rated 15 | 93 minS

RAFIKI (12A)

MADELINE’S MADELINE (15)

TOM’S FILM CLUB

HAPPY AS LAZZARO (12A)

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WINNER OF BEST SCREENPLAY AT LAST YEAR’S CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, ITALIAN WRITER-DIRECTOR ALICE ROHRWACHER PRESENTS A BEGUILING AND LUMINOUS FILM.

Wed 4 Sep, 8pm

Sweet-natured peasant Lazzaro is persuaded by the village ruler’s son to help him fake his own kidnapping with some unexpected and miraculous turns. Italian with English subtitles.

Rated 12A 127 minS

£6, FILM SAVER £5 16 25 / £5 (limited)

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#TOMTECH 2019 Our annual programme of technology powered art returns this Autumn. We have toured the country to find interesting work that challenges the historic norms of theatre and performance, so that technology enables you, the audience, to take control of the show.

Behind the scenes, we are making our own full VR production, inviting artists to explore live computer game formats for stage. You can play an early version at this year’s vrLAB alongside a cornucopia of mind blowing immersive treats.

Find out more by visiting our website, and follow us on socials: @TOMtech_ @TOMvenue

#TOMtech

#TOMTECH

TIM CASSON & FRIENDS

ONE OF THE BIGGEST SHOWCASES OF IMMERSIVE TECH IN THE UK IS BACK!

A NEW DANCE AND TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATION THAT PUTS YOU IN CONTROL MORE THAN EVER BEFORE...

Our vrLAB is the place to try out the latest in immersive technology - local makers rub shoulders with national and international studios.

This year, we are exploring how audiences can share a VR experience together. Keep an eye on our website for the full programme. In partnership with Sheffield Doc/Fest & Make Real.

Record-breaking dance artist Tim Casson and BAFTA award-winning digital artist Seb LeeDelisle are your guides, and using innovative mobile technology, you are given control over three highly skilled dance performers in realtime. No experience of dance required! Can a dance performance be truly democratic?

Thu 12-Sun 15 Sep

TUE 17 SEP, 7.30pm

Various times and prices see website for full details

£15.50 (£12 conc.)

16 25 / £5 (limited)

AGE 13+ | STANDING EVENT

AGE 12+ | 60 minS

VRLAB

CHOREOCRACY

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THE JUSTICE SYNDICATE POWER AND PRIVILEGE; TRUST AND TECHNOLOGY. YOU ARE THE JURY - HOW WILL YOU VOTE? A top surgeon is accused of a serious crime.

Conviction would mean planned operations will not go ahead - and the evidence is far from conclusive.

This is a piece of playable theatre drawing on a jury format, asking how we fill in the gaps, how we deal with our preconceptions and how being part of a group can affect our decision making.

TUE 17-FRI 20 SEP, 5pm & 8pm, in waterloo room £15.50 (£12 conc.), 16/25 £5 (limited) AGE 16+ | 120 minS The Justice Syndicate contains both discussion of sexual assault and explicit description of consensual sexual activity.

#TOMTECH & LIMBIK THEATRE

FATHERLAND UK PREMIERE. INITIALLY CONCEIVED DURING A #TOMTECH LAB, THIS SHOW IS ABOUT HOW WE NAVIGATE REALITY AND HOW SOME THINGS IN LIFE CANNOT BE CAPTURED. There is a story in Ben’s head, and he needs technology to tell it: Wayne is an angry white man. He works at Walgreen’s, lives alone with his incapacitated father and wants to fire Esperanza, their Mexican carer. Frustrated, Wayne concocts his own conspiracy theory about why his father is ill - a theory that involves Mexican witches, giant pharmaceutical companies and the neighbourhood crows.

Thu 19-Fri 20 Sep, 7.30pm £15.50 (£12 conc.), 16/25 £5 (limited) age 14+| 60 minS

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JALAPENO RECORDS

TWT.ORG

THE JALAPENO BOP

SMOOVE & TURRELL / DAYTONER / DR RUBBERFUNK BRINGING THEIR SOLID BRASS TOUR TO BRIGHTON FOR A REPRISE PERFORMANCE, SMOOVE AND TURRELL HEADLINE THE LATEST EDITION OF THE JALAPENO BOP. Soul, Funk and good times stand side by side with social commentary, northern wit and a family vibe that’s rarely seen with other bands. Live support comes from festival favourites Daytoner and DJ duties will be taken care of by selector extraordinaire Dr Rubberfunk.

THE WORLD TRANSFORMED A FOUR DAY FESTIVAL OF POLITICS, ARTS AND MUSIC RUNNING ALONGSIDE THE LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE. Now the biggest political education event in the UK, TWT is about imagining the world we want to live in and planning how we get there. And it’s about doing it together.

Sun 22-Mon 23 Sep

£17.50 (£10 conc.), door £20

Full timetable to be confirmed, visit theoldmarket.com for all the latest information and updates

Age 18+ | Standing Event

Standing Event

Sat 21 Sep, 7pm-1am

PENGUIN LIVE

CERYS MATTHEWS

WHERE THE WILD COOKS GO

JOIN THE BBC BROADCASTER AS SHE TAKES US AROUND THE WORLD, CELEBRATING HER LOVE OF FOOD AND MUSIC. Cerys will be sharing the flavours, ingredients, cocktails and tunes that have inspired her over a lifetime of cooking and travelling, as well as indulging us with some poetry readings and a sprinkling of singing.

Wed 25 Sep, 7.30pm £15, book with ticket £36 book signing taking place after this event

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FRANCESCA MOODY PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH SEARED

SQUARE GO

BY KIERAN HURLEY AND GARY McNAIR THE UNMISSABLE, FRINGE FIRST AWARD-WINNING SHOW FROM KIERAN HURLEY AND GARY McNAIR, FEATURING AN ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK BY MEMBERS OF FRIGHTENED RABBIT. Max is a normal-ish kid in a normal-ish town. He spends his days daydreaming and hanging out with his weird wee pal Stevie Nimmo. But when Max is called for a ‘square go’, a fight by the school gates, he must wrestle with his own demons first. A raucous, hilarious play about playground violence, myths of masculinity and the decision to step up or run.

★★★★★

“brilliant, brilliant fun” The Stage

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Fri 27-Sat 28 SEP, 8pm £15.50 (£12 conc.)

16 25 / £5 (limited) AGE 12+ (recommended) 60 minS Presented by house, delivered by Farnham Maltings and funded

by Arts Council England. Photo: Richard Lakos and Thread Design.

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CAROUSEL

RBM COMEDY

BLUE CAMEL CLUB

FRISKY & MANNISH

BOOK EARLY FOR THE BIGGEST PARTY FOR LEARNING DISABLED PEOPLE AND THEIR FRIENDS. Grab a drink at the bar and join us on the dance floor! Full line-up of bands, DJs and entertainment to be announced, keep an eye on our website and social media channels for details.

POPLAB TEN YEARS SINCE THEY BURST ONTO THE SCENE, FRISKY & MANNISH ARE OFFICIALLY POP PHDS, FULLY QUALIFIED TO CONDUCT SCIENTIFIC ANALYSES OF THE MOLECULAR INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN EVERY POP SONG EVER.

Mon 30 Sep, 7pm (doors 6.45pm)

For the first time, you are invited into their PopLab to peek down the microscope at all their latest research projects. Have they found an effective vaccine for the contagious virus sweeping through the pop world?

£5 (£1 carers)

Fri 4 Oct, 8pm

Age 14+ | Standing Event

£16.50, 16/25 £5 (limited) Age 14+

LIVE NATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH TROIKA

GEOFF NORCOTT

TAKING LIBERTIES

THE COMEDIAN’S UNIQUE BRAND OF PROVOCATIVE STAND-UP IS HITTING THE ROAD AGAIN.

Sat 5 Oct, 8pm

Whatever the contentious subject, he’ll be honest and blunt without being a dick. Mostly. As seen on The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week.

Age 16+

£13.50

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ELIZABETH DAY HOW TO FAIL LIVE A BRILLIANTLY FUNNY, PAINFULLY HONEST AND INSIGHTFUL CELEBRATION OF THE THINGS THAT HAVEN’T GONE QUITE RIGHT.

Sun 6 Oct, 7.30pm

Inspired by her hugely popular podcast, How To Fail is Elizabeth Day’s latest book: part memoir, part manifesto, this is a book for anyone who has ever failed i.e. EVERYONE.

AGE 16+

AVALON

MELTING VINYL

THE GREAT BRITISH TAKE OFF THE COMEDIAN AND IMPRESSIONIST JON CULSHAW IS JOINED BY THE LEGENDARY COMEDY PRODUCER BILL DARE (DEAD RINGERS).

+ KINCAID FEATURING BLANCMANGE JOHN GRANT JOINS FORCES WITH THE DARK ANALOGUE ELECTRO OF WRANGLER (STEPHEN MALLINDER / PHIL WINTER / BENGE).

JON CULSHAW & BILL DARE

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CREEP SHOW

An evening of unscripted, unrehearsed, spontaneous comedy and conversation.

Politicians, sports personalities and celebrities old and new are all up for a roasting, along with a few surprises for TOM’s audience thrown in for good measure.

Their debut album, Mr Dynamite, was voted 2018 Album of the Year by Electronic Sound Magazine.

Wed 9 Oct, 8pm

Thu 10 Oct, 7.30pm (doors)

£22.50, 16/25 £5 (limited)

£18 (adv.)

Age 14+

Age 14+ | Standing Event

Now, they’re gracing the stage at TOM with a new live show packed full of experimental pop and surreal funk.

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BEATS (18) A BITTERSWEET COMING-OF-AGE STORY FROM SCOTTISH DIRECTOR BRIAN WELSH (IN OUR NAME).

It tells the story of two teenagers, techno-head Johnno and live-wire Spanner, whose paths look destined to diverge after a very long friendship. So when word gets out of an underground protest rave, it seems an ideal opportunity for one last hurrah.

Mon 14 Oct, 8pm £6, FILM SAVER £5 16 25 / £5 (limited) Rated 18 | 96 minS

TANGRAM THEATRE

REVELATIONS

BY JAMES ROWLAND | + SUPPORT A FEW YEARS AGO, JAMES’ BEST FRIENDS ASKED FOR HIS SPERM - TO START A FAMILY. An epic story about friendship, faith, life, death, foxes, snow buddies, and trying to do the right thing even when it involves taking all your clothes off.

TUE 15 OCT, 7.30pm £15.50 (£12 conc.)

16 25 / £5 (limited) AGE 14+ (recommended)

From one of the UK’s most acclaimed storytellers, James Rowland’s Revelations combines story, comedy and song - accompanied by James’ own music live on stage.

The follow-up to his multi-awardwinning shows Team Viking and A Hundred Different Words for Love, now performed over 200 times across the world. Directed by Daniel Goldman.

★★★★★

“Triumphant... an uplifting, vital story of love and doing the right thing” The Skinny

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AVALON

JONNY & THE BAPTISTS

LOVE BRIGHTON & HOVE AND HATE BASTARDS | + SUPPORT WE LIVE IN A DIVIDED WORLD, AND WE WANT TO CROSS THAT DIVIDE. BUT HOW CAN WE BE POPULAR NOW ‘POPULIST’ MEANS ‘I’M A SHIT’?

Answer: WE LOVE EVERYONE. Oh, except bastards.

Everyone hates bastards right? We agree. The multi-award nominated* musical-activistcomedians are sick of being political and divisive.

This show is about how everything is definitely fine. Let’s just get along!

★★★★

“wickedly funny” Times *They’ve lost 5 times and won no times.

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BROKEN ROBOT PRODUCTIONS AND SO COMEDY

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH CURTIS BROWN

CHRISTINA BIANCO FIRST IMPRESSIONS

FROM THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW, THE PAUL O’GRADY SHOW AND ITV’S THE IMITATION GAME, THE GIRL WITH A THOUSAND VOICES RETURNS TO THE UK WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW. Through her uncanny impressions and musical mash-ups, this “comic firecracker with a pyrotechnic voice” (Time Out) will celebrate the stars who’ve made lasting impressions on us all.

“A tour De force!”

New York Times

“she’s a star” Playbill

Thu 17 Oct, 7.30pm

Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm

£14, 16/25 £5 (limited)

£15.50 (£12 conc.), 16/25 £5 (limited)

Age 14+

Age 14+

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CMA AND C2C

TOM’S FILM CLUB

FEATURING DANIELLE BRADBURY, TRAVIS DENNING, CHRIS LANE AND RACHEL WAMMACK, ALL PERFORMING LIVE AS PART OF A LIMITED UK TOUR.

THE STRIKINGLY WONDERFUL AND HEARTFELT DEBUT FROM DIRECTOR JAMES GARDNER, FEATURING A STAR TURN FROM NEWCOMER LIV HILL.

This international tour brings with it a rare, stripped-back show to fans. Designed with the same format as a traditional Nashville writers round, Nashville’s current artists take turns introducing their songs and sharing the stories behind the tracks, as well as their personal lives and careers.

Set in Margate, Sarah turns to comedy to combat the reality of her hard knock surroundings.

However, as her love for comedy grows, the delicate balance in her life becomes increasingly difficult to maintain, ultimately forcing her to choose between her responsibilities as a carer and her new passion for stand-up.

Sun 20 Oct, 7pm (doors)

MON 21 OCT, 8pm

£17.50 (max. six tickets per customer)

£6, FILM SAVER £5, 16/25 £5 (limited)

Age 14+

Rated 15 | 101 minS

INTRODUCING NASHVILLE

JELLYFISH (15)

LOUT PROMOTIONS

EASY LIFE + SUPPORT THE MULTI-INSTRUMENTAL, MULTI-TASKING AND MULTI-TALENTED BAND BRING THEIR FREE-WHEELING SOUND TO TOM. Touring in support of their latest mixtape, Spaceships, the unique Leicester five-piece’s ambitious 6-track collection showcases the effortless musicality and intimate storytelling that is truly their own.

Tue 22 Oct, 7.30pm (doors) £14 (adv.)

Age 14+ Standing Event

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CAROUSEL

OSKA BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL

ALWAYS SURPRISING, TOTALLY INCLUSIVE, THE OSKA BRIGHTON FILM FESTIVAL IS THE WORLD’S LEADING LEARNING DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL.

Wed 23-Sat 26 Oct, Various times

With four days of screenings, talks, installations and awards, it brings fresh international talent to the big screen. The programme includes world cinema, animation, documentary and dance-film, plus a special children’s session on Saturday morning. OBFF is proud to be programmed, managed and delivered by a learning disabled team, led by Festival Programmer Matthew Hellett. The full schedule will appear on our website soon, but be sure to visit oskabright.org for even more information.

TICKETS from £5 AGE 14+ Oska Bright is produced by Carousel and funded by the BFI. Photo: ODDLANDS, Back to Back Theatre / Matchbox Pictures.

#OBFF19

AVALON

ED GAMBLE BLIZZARD

ED’S TOUR HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THIS EAGERLY ANTICIPATED APPEARANCE AT TOM. The co-host of the Off Menu podcast (with James Acaster) has appeared on a whole bevy of shows, including a short film he can’t remember where he killed a man from The Bill with a spade.

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Sun 27 Oct, 8pm £15 16 25 / £5 (limited) Age 14+

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IN FABRIC (15)

COMMUNION MUSIC

TOM ROSENTHAL THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

A COMEDY-HORROR MASTERPIECE FROM PETER STRICKLAND, WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST INCLUDING HAYLEY SQUIRES, GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE & JULIAN BARRATT.

MON 28 OCT, 8pm

Set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period, the film follows the journey of a cursed but strikingly beautiful blood-red dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating circumstances.

Rated 15 118 minS

£6, FILM SAVER £5 16 25 / £5 (limited)

TUE 29 OCT, 8.15pm £15 | Age 14+

PAINES PLOUGH AND TAMASHA

I WANNA BE YOURS

BY ZIA AHMED | + SUPPORT

ELLA IS FROM YORKSHIRE. HASEEB IS FROM LONDON. THEY ORDER A PIZZA. HOUSE RED FOR ELLA. HOT CHOCOLATE FOR HASEEB. “I think I’m falling in love with you.”

People and playlists. Christmas and Eid. Travelcards and Megabuses.

London to Leeds. Love is more than just a game for two. Especially when there’s an elephant in the room.

Wed 30 Oct, 7.30pm £15.50 (£12 conc.)

16 25 / £5 (limited) AGE 14+ (recommended)

A tender, funny, lyrical play about finding love and holding onto it with everything you’ve got.

I Wanna Be Yours is the debut play from slam poetry champion Zia Ahmed.

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BLACK CAT CABARET AND THE OLD MARKET

THE HAUNTED BALLROOM AN IMMERSIVE HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA

THE CROWS PERCH ON THE SKELETAL BRANCHES, THE WIND HOWLS OVER THE TURBULENT SEA, AND HALLOWEEN IS HERE...

Thu 31 Oct - FRI 1 NOV 8pm (doors)

As the veil between our worlds grows thin, we invite you to celebrate this most sacred festival at our Halloween Ball.

£19-£25 Ticket includes a drink upon arrival

An evening of circus and cabaret, music and moonlit revelry, featuring performances both spectral and uncanny, plus prizes for the most spectacularly attired. All headlined by a funk fuelled live performance by cult heroes Tankus the Henge.

Come dance the ancient dances and raise unholy Hell!

Dress-code (highly encouraged): Regency splendour / gothic horror / morbid glamour

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strictly AGE 18+ Standing event

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GOAT AND MONKEY

THE PIRATE CRUNCHER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JONNY DUDDLE | ADAPTED BY TOBY HULSE | MUSIC AND SONGS BY JON BODEN A SWASHBUCKLING TALE OF PIRATES, GREED AND ONE SMALL GIRL. Captain Purplebeard and his cut-throat crew are off to find an island packed with treasure! But greed leads them into some monstrously big trouble! A rollicking adventure told through thrilling action, daft nonsense, stirring shanties, and the weirdest of mechanical contraptions.

Adapted from the best-selling picture book by Jonny Duddle, winner of the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, this exciting, hilarious and comically gruesome tale of pirates, monsters and the ingenuity of one small girl is family theatre at its finest and silliest, a treat for children and adults alike.

Sat 2 Nov, 4pm Sun 3 Nov, 10am & 2pm £10 Perfect for all children aged 4-11 and their families 95 mins

LIVE NATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH GLORIOUS MANAGEMENT

NICK HELM PHOENIX FROM THE FLAMES

RESURRECTED FROM THE ASHES...

Sun 3 Nov, 8pm

Come and witness the two time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and International Treasure In Waiting shaking his ass, singing songs and righting wrongs.

£13.50 16 25 / £5 (limited) AGE 16+

You don’t deserve this...

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ZEST THEATRE

YOUTHQUAKE

A NEW 360° SHOW ABOUT BEING YOUNG AND CHANGING THE WORLD BECKY IS THIRTY YEARS OLD AND WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Frustrated with her peers, Becky wants to empower the next generation to stand up and change the world. Tonight she’ll perform an inspirational presentation for you, the audience, designed to do just that. Except there’s a problem. Becky’s been talking so much that she’s not realised the Youthquake has already begun.

Part show, part TED Talk and part party, Youthquake takes you on an exhilarating journey through the hidden lives of Teen Britain and asks what it actually means to change the world.

“Zest is one to watch” British theatre guide

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Tue 5-Wed 6 Nov 5pm & 8pm £15.50 (£12 conc.)

16 25 / £5 (limited) School group 10+ £10 AGE 14+ (recommended) 60 minS (Approx.)

Limited seating available, comfortable footwear advised.

Contains occasional strong language and emotional themes.

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LULLABY

WITH PROJECTION ARTIST PETER EYRES AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE LAUNCHING KATE AND NICK’S NEW ALBUM IN COLLABORATION WITH PETER EYRES. The album, born from Kate’s interest in the neuroscience of love, comprises a vocal arrangement of 100 lullabies from around the world, sung in harmony with each other, illustrating our commonalities amid our differences.

THU 7 NOV, 8pm £15 16 25 / £5 (limited) Audience invited to lie down throughout performance

LOUT PROMOTIONS

CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM + GUESTS THE LONDON-BASED INDIE SINGER/SONGWRITER IS HEADING TO TOM IN SUPPORT OF HIS BRAND NEW SINGLE, PERMANENT WAY.

FRI 8 NOV, 7.30pm (doors)

The single finds Charlie embellishing his sound with subtly arranged synths and an upbeat tempo, whilst still allowing space for his distinctive vocals to echo and captivate.

Age 14+ Standing Event

£14 (adv.)

PHIL MCINTYRE ENTERTAINMENTS LTD

BY ARRANGEMENT WITH LISA THOMAS MANAGEMENT

JASON BYRNE WRECKED BUT READY

AFTER 23 CONSECUTIVE YEARS, JASON IS WRECKED BUT HE IS AS EVER READY (WHICH IS A BATTERY, BUT HE’S MORE DURACELL THAN EVEREADY).

Thu 14 Nov, 8pm

No one show is the same, expect all the usual spontaneous fun, and be sure to book well in advance as tickets always fly out the door!

Age 14+

£19.50

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HUNDRED WATT CLUB POP THE CHAMPAGNE AND JOIN THE CLUB FOR A GLITTERING EVENING OF NEO-BURLESQUE, CIRCUS, VAUDEVILLE AND COMEDY.

Fri 15 Nov, 8pm

Join your host, the eternally cheeky songbird Gracie, along with acts including burlesque whirlwind Havana Hurricane, award-winning comedian Tracey Collins, neo-striptease from Lena Mae Lenman and loads more to be announced!

Age 18+ Photo: myboudoir.co.uk

ONE INCH BADGE

THE BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS

+ SUPPORT OVER THE COURSE OF THEIR THIRTY TRIPS AROUND THE SUN, EARTH HAS REMAINED DILIGENT IN THEIR COMMITMENT TO MONOLITHIC MINIMALISM.

+ THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS

EARTH

With their latest album Full Upon Her Burning Lips, Earth purges the layers of auxiliary instrumentation that embellished some of their previous records and deconstructed their dynamic to the core duo of Dylan Carlson (Guitar/Bass) and Adrienne Davies on (Drums/Percussion).

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HUNKY DORY

THESE ALBUMS SAW DAVID BOWIE CHANGE FROM SONGWRITER TO POP STAR. WHERE HUNKY DORY HAD HIM CHASING HITS, THE RISE AND FALL... SHOWCASED THE FIRST CLASSIC ALTER EGO.

SAT 16 NOV, 7.30pm (doors)

The Brighton Beach Boys will recreate these two classic albums with their usual attention to detail and love of a classic melody. Supplementing these two classics with a selection of other hits and favourites, this will be a glorious evening dedicated to Bowie and his music.

£16.50 (adv.)

Sun 17 Nov, 8pm

Age 14+ | Standing Event

£20

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THE LURE (15) A GENRE-DEFYING HORROR-MUSICAL HYBRID THAT PROVIDES A FRESH TAKE ON HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S THE LITTLE MERMAID.

MON 18 NOV, 8pm

A pair of carnivorous mermaid sisters are drawn ashore to explore life in 80s Poland, where they become overnight sensations as nightclub singers. Polish with English subtitles.

RATED 15 | 92 mins

£6, FILM SAVER £5 16 25 / £5 (limited)

SHOW AND TELL IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNITED AGENTS

DHP FAMILY

SNITCH

+ SUPPORT

THE MOCK THE WEEK REGULAR AND STAR OF HIS OWN BBC RADIO 4 SERIES HEADS OUT ON HIS FIRST NATIONAL TOUR.

BEST KNOWN AS THE LEAD SINGER AND MAIN ARRANGER OF THE PROGRESSIVE FOLK JUGGERNAUT BELLOWHEAD, JON BODEN COMES TO TOM ALONGSIDE HIS BAND THE REMNANT KINGS.

RHYS JAMES

As also seen on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, and heard on Radio 4’s The News Quiz.

JON BODEN AND THE REMNANT KINGS

The band, which originally formed in 2009 to perform the album Songs from the Floodplain, were reunited and relaunched to record Jon’s first new album after leaving Bellowhead, Afterglow, in 2017.

Thu 21 Nov, 8pm £13.50 (£11 conc.), 16/25 £5 (limited) Age 14+

FRI 22 Nov, 7.45pm £25 (Adv.) AGE 14+

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BRIGHTON & HOVE ARTS COUNCIL

FANE PRODUCTIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH HEADLINE

POETRY FESTIVAL

NADIYA HUSSAIN

A FANTASTIC LINE-UP SHINING A LIGHT INTO THE FARTHEST CORNERS OF MODERN LIFE, EXPERIENCE AND EMOTIONS. The event will be headlined by the winner of the Ted Hughes award, Hollie McNish. She will be joined by Hammer and Tongue, bringing their world-famous Slam! Also on the bill are the mesmerising and totally gripping Cecilia Knapp and the 2018 Hammer and Tongue National Slam Champion Usaama Minhas, along with readings by the winners of the Sussex Poetry Competition.

FINDING MY VOICE

JOIN THE TV PRESENTER, COOK AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR TO CELEBRATE THE PUBLICATION OF HER BRAND-NEW BOOK FINDING MY VOICE. Nadiya will consider her roles as mother, Muslim, working woman and celebrity in her own warm, honest and humorous way.

Tue 26 Nov, 7.30pm £20 Copies of her book will be available on the night and nadiya will be doing a book signing.

Sun 24 Nov, 2pm £15 (£10 conc.)

CAROUSEL

BLUE CAMEL CLUB GET YOUR CHRISTMAS JUMPERS ON AND JOIN US AT CAROUSEL’S LAST BLUE CAMEL CLUB OF 2019.

There will be a great line-up of learning disabled DJs and bands playing your favourite festive tunes to get you rocking around the Christmas tree! Full line-up to be announced, keep an eye on our website and social media channels for details.

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Mon 9 dec, 7pm (doors 6.45pm) £5 (£1 carers) Age 14+ Standing Event

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GECKO AND MIND THE GAP

A LITTLE SPACE A SPACE WHERE WE CAN ESCAPE THE WORLD AND BE OURSELVES. WHERE WE CAN SAY WHATEVER WE WANT, DO WHATEVER WE FEEL AND WHERE NO ONE WILL EVER BOTHER US. But it can be an unpredictable space too, where voices are funnelled away, fears leak through the floorboards, songs light up the room and you never know who’s listening behind the door. A place where whispers come to life and one kind gesture could change everything.

This intricately crafted performance combines Gecko’s unique blend of theatre, choreography and stunning imagery with incredible performers from Mind the Gap.

“Excellent and absorbing theatre” Reviews hub, on previous mind the gap show

Tue 3-Thu 5 Dec, 7.30pm matinee Wed 2.30pm £16 (£13 conc.)

16 25 / £5 (limited) School group 10+ £10 AGE 12+ (recommended) Created by Dan Watson and Rich Rusk, Gecko and Charli Ward and Karen Bartholomew, Mind the Gap. Design by Rhys Jarman. Original music by Dave Price. Lighting design

by Chris Swain. Commissioned by HOME. Image: Chris Payne.

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1927

ROOTS A BRAND NEW SHOW FROM THE AWARD-WINNING COMPANY BEHIND GOLEM AND THE ANIMALS & CHILDREN TOOK TO THE STREETS. “In the night, a thick tangled root had grown from the boys navel, and a tough fleshy root had grown from the girls navel, and these roots were connected to their mothers navel, rooting the three of them together. They tried to cut the roots, but they could not...”

Sitting on a shelf in the British library is an unassuming red book. “The Aarne Index” has categorised thousands of folktales, offering a glimpse into the imaginations of pre-industrialised people. 1927’s Roots is a medley of these rarely told stories.

Tales of tyrannical ogres, magic bird’s hearts and very, very fat cats will be brought to life with 1927’s signature fusion of handcrafted animation and storytelling, with a live score involving Peruvian prayer boxes, donkeys jaws, violins and musical saws.

“Music, animation, narration, performance all comes together to forge a unique theatrical experience” Post & Courier

“roots will ground you in amazement and delight” Charleston City Paper

Fri 3-Sun 19 Jan, performance times vary per day Visit theoldmarket.com for more info Premium £24-£29.50, standard £19-£24.50, concs. £3 off 16 /25 £5 (limited), school group 10+ £12 Age 10+ (recommended) 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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FROM OUR COMMUNITY VERONICA BLACKLACE

CABARET BOHEME SPOOK-A-LICIOUS

A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT OF TANTALISING BURLESQUE, CABARET AND CIRCUS. Featuring the creatures of the underworld, who have just completed the Blacklace Burlesque course.

SAT 19 Oct, 8pm Table seat £20 Theatre seat £15 Age 18+

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL THE WORLD’S LARGEST YOUTH DRAMA FESTIVAL COMES TO TOM FOR AN EXHILARATING EVENING OF THEATRE. A series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools. See these timeless stories brought to life like never before, and support young people from the community as they take to the stage.

TUE 19-WED 20 NOV, 7pm £10 (£8 conc.) group 20+ £7 150 mins

NEW SUSSEX OPERA

LA BELLE HÉLÈNE

OPÉRA-BOUFFE BY JACQUES OFFENBACH A COLLABORATION WITH OPERA DELLA LUNA LIVE OPERA UP CLOSE, FULLY STAGED AND SUNG IN ENGLISH. French fizz and foolery set to deliciously immortal music. A talented cast bring this hilarious farce to life. Prepare for plenty of surprises in Jeff Clarke’s version of the story of the lovely Helen of Troy. Stuffy it isn’t. A musical treat for Offenbach’s 200th anniversary.

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SUN 1 DEC, 4pm £28-£35, students and children GO half price

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JAM TARTS INDIE CHOIR

VERONICA BLACKLACE

WITH SHINE ON

A CHRISTMAS CRACKER

CHRISTMAS TARTY PARTY THE 60-PIECE CHORAL COLLECTIVE PRESENT A GLORIOUS ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY, WITH FESTIVE CLASSICS AND WINTERY INDIE TREASURES IN SHIMMERING ARRANGEMENTS. Also featuring joyous alt-rock and Britpop floorfilling sets from Shine On and the first ever Tartaoke mass sing-along!

SAT 7 DEC, 7.30pm

CABARET BOHEME A SPECIAL FESTIVE NIGHT OF FANTASTIC BURLESQUE, CABARET AND CIRCUS. The sensationally sassy santas, who have just completed the Blacklace Burlesque course, will be on hand to kick start the holidays and present an evening of extraordinary excellence.

SAT 14 DEC, 8pm

£10

Table seat £20 Theatre Seat £15

Age 16+

Age 18+

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Photo: Jim Carey Photography

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.

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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.

TO VIEW OUR FULL POLICY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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DIARY / LISTINGS SEPTEMBER Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Tue 17 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Thu 19 Fri 20 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 Mon 23 Wed 25 Fri 27 Sat 28 Mon 30

8pm 8pm 8pm Various Various Various Various 5pm/8pm 7.30pm 5pm/8pm 5pm/8pm 7.30pm 5pm/8pm 7.30pm 7pm Various Various 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 7pm

RAFIKI (12A) MADELINE’S MADELINE (15) HAPPY AS LAZZARO (12A) vrLAB vrLAB vrLAB vrLAB THE JUSTICE SYNDICATE CHOREOCRACY THE JUSTICE SYNDICATE THE JUSTICE SYNDICATE FATHERLAND THE JUSTICE SYNDICATE FATHERLAND THE JALAPENO BOP THE WORLD TRANSFORMED THE WORLD TRANSFORMED CERYS MATTHEWS SQUARE GO SQUARE GO BLUE CAMEL CLUB

p4 p4 p4 p5 p5 p5 p5 p6 p5 p6 p6 p6 p6 p6 p7 p7 p7 p7 p8 p8 p9

OCTOBER

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Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Wed 9 Thu 10 Mon 14 Tue 15 Thu 17 Fri 18 Sat 19 Sun 20 Mon 21 Tue 22 Wed 23 Thu 24 Fri 25

8pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7pm 8pm 7.30pm Various Various Various

FRISKY & MANNISH GEOFF NORCOTT ELIZABETH DAY JON CULSHAW & BILL DARE CREEP SHOW BEATS (18) REVELATIONS JONNY AND THE BAPTISTS CHRISTINA BIANCO CABARET BOHEME: SPOOK-A-LICIOUS INTRODUCING NASHVILLE JELLYFISH (15) EASY LIFE OSKA BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL OSKA BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL OSKA BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL

p9 p9 p10 p10 p10 p11 p11 p12 p12 p26 p13 p13 p13 p14 p14 p14

OCTOBER (Cont.)

Sat 26 Sun 27 Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 30 Thu 31

Various 8pm 8pm 8.15pm 7.30pm 8pm

OSKA BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL ED GAMBLE IN FABRIC (15) TOM ROSENTHAL I WANNA BE YOURS THE HAUNTED BALLROOM

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THE HAUNTED BALLROOM THE PIRATE CRUNCHER THE PIRATE CRUNCHER NICK HELM YOUTHQUAKE YOUTHQUAKE LULLABY CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM JASON BYRNE HUNDRED WATT CLUB EARTH BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS: HUNKY DORY...

THE LURE (15) SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL RHYS JAMES JON BODEN & THE REMNANT KINGS BHAC POETRY FESTIVAL NADIYA HUSSAIN

p16 p17 p17 p17 p18 p18 p19 p19 p19 p20 p20 p20 p21 p26 p26 p21 p21 p22 p22

NOVEMBER Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Sun 3 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Fri 8 Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 Fri 22 Sun 24 Tue 26

8pm 4pm 10am/2pm 8pm 5pm/8pm 5pm/8pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 7pm 7pm 8pm 7.45pm 2pm 7.30pm

DECEMBER (And a bit of jan) Sun 1 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Sat 7 Mon 9 Sat 14 From Fri 3 Jan

4pm 7.30pm 2.30pm/7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 8pm Various

LA BELLE HELENE A LITTLE SPACE A LITTLE SPACE A LITTLE SPACE JAM TARTS CHRISTMAS TARTY PARTY BLUE CAMEL CLUB CABRET BOHEME: CHRISTMAS CRACKER 1927: ROOTS

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