OCT - DEC '21
GUESS WHO'S BACK FEATURING:
WES BANDERSON | JESS ROBINSON | PAINES PLOUGH & SOHO THEATRE YUSSEF DAYES | THE HALLOWEEN-O BOP | TEZ ILYAS & MORE...
I'M THE KING OF 2
Sessions - p8
WE ARE BACK... ... and boy howdy, we missed you. We cannot say thank you enough for your constant support throughout this tough time - it is thanks to you, we are now back, and ready to do what we do best. Our re-opening highlights include the world premiere of WES BANDERSON (p16), a brand new six-piece multi-instrumental outfit that will be performing tracks from all the iconic Wes Anderson films (and a few hidden gems as well). This event is being presented thanks to funds raised from our Gig for a Gig event with Fatboy Slim in 2019. To find out more about the scheme, be sure to check out our website.
Our theatre programme kicks off with the brilliant SESSIONS (p8), presented by TOM-favourites Paines Plough (the team behind Every Brilliant Thing and Pop Music) and Soho Theatre. It's a fantastic story by the exciting new playwright, Ifeyinwa Frederick - one to watch out for. As well as all of this, we have a fantastic season of comedy, including sets by EMILY ATACK (p9) and TEZ ILYAS (p12). We also have the return of the popular BHAC POETRY FESTIVAL (p14), live music from STACEY KENT (p13) and SAM LEE (p11), a vintage market courtesy of THE BRIGHTON KILO (p6) and more. We’ll see you soon,
Team TOM
CONTENTS Event Listings 4-17 How to Book 18 Access 19 At a Glance 20 (Back Cover) theoldmarket.com Upper Market Street, Hove BN3 1AS
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Light display by Reveries Events Photo by Jim Carey Photography
IT'S SAFE TO SAY...
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OCTOBER
PBJ LIVE
ADAM BUXTON RAMBLES Join us for a special event with comedian and podcast host Adam Buxton as he talks about and reads from his Ramble Book. Copies of the book will be available and there will be a signing session after the show (restrictions permitting).
FRI 1-SAT 2 OCT, 20:00 | £18 | AGE 16+
THE BRIGHTON KILO The UK's biggest vintage kilo sale finally comes to Brighton! Everything is sold based on weight with no min or max spend, and there's a huge variety of stock from the 50s - 00s replenished every hour.
SUN 3 OCT, 10:00-16:00 | £2 (GENERAL), £3 (EARLY ENTRY) FOR TICKETS, VISIT SHOPKILO.CO.UK UNDER 16S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT MELTING VINYL
RIVAL CONSOLES + KAYLA PAINTER
Ryan Lee West, aka Rival Consoles, returns to Brighton after his last sold-out show at the Green Door Store in 2019. In 2020, the electronic artist released his latest album, Articulation. The album was conceived with a very visual way of thinking, an unusual style for the Londonbased musician and producer. During the writing process, he drew structures, shapes, and patterns by hand in an attempt to find new ways of thinking about music. This process also allowed him to explore problem-solving away from the constraints of computers and traditional technology.
THU 7 OCT, 19:15 (DOORS) | £12 (ADV.) AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC.
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OCTOBER
PM LIVE LTD
THE GIG CARTEL
JONATHAN PIE
CARAVAN
FAKE NEWS (CORONA REMIX) The critically acclaimed Fake News show returns, updated for a post-corona world. After months stuck in LOCKDOWN, Jonathan Pie hits the road to discuss how corona has changed the world... and his career prospects.
Caravan are considered by many to be the undisputed, unsung heroes of the British Prog movement. Over the years they have managed to achieve cult status and have maintained a passionate and diehard following.
SAT 9 OCT, 20:00 | £25 (ADV.) | AGE 16+
FRI 8 OCT, 19:30 | £17.50 | AGE 16+ FANE
MY LAST SUPPER
ONE MEAL A LIFETIME IN THE MAKING WITH JAY RAYNER It’s your last meal on earth. What are you going to have? It’s the question award-winning restaurant critic and MasterChef judge Jay Rayner has been asked most often by audiences across the UK. Finally, he’s set out to answer it. In this barnstorming new show, Rayner examines our fascination with last meals and tells the stories behind the ingredients that would be on his menu: how he was introduced to oysters by his late mother, for example, or how he almost torched a hotel through his love for snails. He’ll also get the audience to design their own last meal. It’s a show to die for.
SUN 10 OCT, 19:30 | £20 | AGE 16+
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OCTOBER
PAINES PLOUGH & SOHO THEATRE
SESSIONS BY IFEYINWA FREDERICK
WED 13 OCT, 19:30 £15, STUDENT £10 AGE 16+ (RECOMMENDED) UNDER 16S ACC. | 70 MINS TRIGGER WARNINGS: Some occasional swearing, references to depression, references to suicidal ideation, references to abortion. Supported by the Esmée Fairburn Foundation and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
"30 JUST MATTERS, INIT. LIKE THERE'S NO DOUBT YOU'RE A PROPER ADULT THEN. LIKE 25 TO 29 IS JUST TRAINING BUT 30, IT'S REAL." Tunde's 30th birthday is fast approaching. So, he's just started therapy because he hasn't been able to get to the gym for weeks and a recent one-night stand ended
in tears - his. Interrogating the challenge of opening up and accepting our own vulnerabilities, Sessions by Ifeyinwa Frederick is a raw, funny, bittersweet deepdive into the complexities of masculinity, depression and therapy. From the producers of Pop Music and Every Brilliant Thing.
'SESSIONS' IS PRESENTED AS PART OF THE HERA PARTNERSHIP Four of Brighton & Hove’s leading arts and health organisations; the Robin Hood Health Foundation, The Old Market, Creative Future and Diversity & Ability have come together to form The HERA Partnership. Over the next 3 years, the partnership will be developing & delivering an innovative and varied programme of inclusive arts & health focussed activities for people living with complex or long-term health challenges. This will include creative workshops, training, access support for low confidence, and public events to showcase the creativity and diversity of Brighton & Hove. To find out more, search online using the hashtag, #HeraForYou
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OCTOBER KT PROMOTIONS
NADIA EIDE
FEATURING VOXX - THE WEST END TENORS Fresh from appearing on The Voice UK, the chart topping classical crossover coloratura soprano will be joined by VOXX - The West End Tenors, for an evening of beautiful and powerful music.
FRI 15 OCT, 20:30 | £25 | UNDER 16S ACC. LIVE NATION
EMILY ATACK HAS LEFT THE GROUP
Emily Atack is back with a brand-spankingnew show. She’s said goodbye to her carefree twenties and is now wondering what life is like as a mature, responsible grown-up... if she finds one, she’ll ask. Until then she’ll be bringing her trademark humour, honesty and playfulness to explore everything from work to dating to her latest obsession… leaving the WhatsApp Group. Join Emily this autumn for her famous anecdotes and range of impressions, for what promises to be a truly incredible night.
SAT 16 OCT, 20:00 | £20 | AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC.
PM LIVE LTD
MARK THOMAS 50 THINGS ABOUT US
A show about songs, gongs, loot, tradition, wigs, nicking, statues, art and identity. Mark uses his trademark style of storytelling, standup and well researched material to try and find out how we ended up in this sh*t show.
TUE 19 OCT, 8PM | £17.50 | AGE 16+
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OCTOBER EBDON MANAGEMENT
TONY LAW IDENTIFIES
Tony Law identifies as a Hominid. Homo Sapiens, Neanderthal, Indo-European horse tribesman, an Englishman a Canadian, a Norn Iron Man and a Trinidadian and a Tobagonian. His 16th show is turning out to be his best yet. Top drawer Tony. I’ve said too much. Get in. Also featuring new lockdown based words.
FRI 22 OCT, 20:00 | £14.50 (CONC. £12.50) | AGE 16+ PM LIVE LTD IN ASSOCIATION WITH LISA THOMAS MANAGEMENT
JASON BYRNE
AUDIENCE PRECIPITATION Jason is back and he's doing what he does best - connecting with the audience in a way no other comic can. Whether it’s inviting or dragging people up onto stage and making a “holy show of them” as they say in Ireland. A laugh out loud, must-see show, with a light drizzle of audience participation… oooh, clever that.
SAT 23 OCT, 20:00 | £19.50 | AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC. JALAPENO RECORDS AND SOUL CASSEROLE
HALLOWEEN-O BOP
SMOOVE & TURRELL | THE ALLERGIES A very special Halloween-themed party! Live sets come from UK dance album chart-toppers Smoove & Turrell, plus tasty beats and tunes from The Allergies. Add in the Soul Casserole and Jalapeno Sound System DJs, and you’ve got yourself a party like no other!
SAT 30 OCT, 19:00 (DOORS) UNTIL 01:00 | £20 (ADV.) AGE 18+ | STANDING EVENT
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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER
TOSB CONCERTS
ONE INCH BADGE
KENNY THOMAS
SAM LEE
One of the most popular UK soul and dance vocalists of the early 90s performs live again with his new band to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Voices.
The award-winning inventive singer, folksong collector, conservationist and founder/director of The Nest Collective hits the road in support of his new album, Old Wow.
SUN 31 OCT, 19:00 (DOORS) | £22.50 (ADV.) AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC. | STANDING EVENT
TUE 2 NOV, 19:30 (DOORS) | £16 (ADV.) AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC.
JOY.
BAXTER DURY
YUSSEF DAYES
MUTATIONS FESTIVAL
The UK's most innovative young drummer and producer has gained notoriety as a pioneer of his field. Though largely considered a “jazz” drummer, he pushes beyond genre restrictions melding together everything from 70s funk to Senegalese percussion to UK grime.
As part of Mutations Festival 2021, The Old Market will host Baxter Dury, Billy Nomates, Hotel Lux and more. Mutations Festival runs from 4-7 November with 100 of the most exciting current artists across 11 of Brighton’s most treasured Grassroots Music Venues.
WED 3 NOV, 19:30 (DOORS)| £20 (ADV.) AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC. | STANDING EVENT
FRI 5 NOV, 16:00 (DOORS) | DAY AND WEEKEND TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA MUTATIONSFESTIVAL.COM | AGE 18+ STANDING EVENT
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NOVEMBER PM LIVE LTD
ROB NEWMAN'S PHILOSOPHY SHOW The multi-award-winning stand-up weaves together Nietzsche’s sunglasses, James Bond in Toxteth, electric spiders and singing neanderthals into a hilarious tour-de-force.
SUN 7 NOV, 19:30 | £15 (CONC. £12) AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC. JSM EVENTS
RUTHERFORD & FRY
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO EVERYTHING (*ABRIDGED) - LIVE! In their first ever live show, Drs Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford will show you that reality is not what it seems and our minds have evolved to lie to us all the time.
THU 11 NOV, 20:00 | £27, TICKET + BOOK £43 AGE 14+ (RECOMMENDED), UNDER 16S ACC. LIVE NATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH UTC ARTIST MANAGEMENT
TEZ ILYAS THE VICKED TOUR
The brand-new stand-up show from the star of The Tez O’Clock Show (Channel 4), TEZ Talks (BBC Radio 4) and the multi-award-winning Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three). Join Tez as he uses his trademark silly, smart and subversive humour to celebrate all that we still have. Expect mega laughs, happy groans and cheeky provocations, as Tez guarantees a vicked time.
★★★★ "RADIATINGLY ENTERTAINING" TIMES
FRI 12 NOV, 20:00 | £15 | AGE 16+
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NOVEMBER
PM LIVE LTD
CLINTON BAPTISTE GOES STRATOSPHERIC!
The hapless, unsubtle psychic from Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights takes you on a journey from his humble roots via the dazzling heights of Las Vegas, and on to an amazing finale that will heal the world.
SAT 13 NOV, 20:00 | £18 | AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC.
3 WORD INTERVIEWS' COMEDY GALA A night of comedy featuring some of the best comedians that have appeared on the 3WI YouTube channel. Including Maisie Adam, Rosie Jones, Tom Lucy, Rich Wilson and compere Jen Brister.
SUN 14 NOV, 20:00 | £20 | AGE 16+
COASTAL EVENTS
MELTING VINYL
STACEY KENT
BC CAMPLIGHT
The most successful and prolific jazz vocalist of her time, Stacey returns to the UK with her 5-piece band as part of her worldwide tour. "Quietly sitting on top of the world of jazz vocals, for many years” - Jamie Cullum
+ SPECIAL GUESTS
The Bella Union artist returns to Brighton, playing his first show since his previous sold-out show. "Spellbinding and utterly wonderful” - The Line of Best Fit
TUE 16 NOV, 19:00 (DOORS)|PREMIUM £29.50 STANDARD £26.50 | AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC.
WED 17 NOV, 19:30 (DOORS) | £16.50 (ADV.) AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC. | STANDING EVENT
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NOVEMBER
DH PROMOTIONS
BRIGHTON & HOVE ARTS COUNCIL
LIVE NATION
GARY MEIKLE
POETRY FESTIVAL
RACHEL PARRIS
SURREAL
After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back. Not one for mincing his words, his cheeky chappie nature and ability to get away with talking about anything will have you laughing at things you probably shouldn’t be.
THU 18 NOV, 20:00 £22.50 | AGE 16+
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Celebrated poet and author Jackie Kay headlines the Brighton and Hove Arts Council Poetry Festival. Featuring wonderful support from John Agard and Grace Nichols, whilst the Hammer & Tongue slammers battle it out in verse.
SUN 21 NOV, 15:00 £17 (CONC. £14) UNDER 16S ACC. Parental guidance: may contain strong or graphic language.
ALL CHANGE PLEASE
Join the BAFTA-nominated comedian, viral sensation and star of BBC’s The Mash Report as she performs stand-up and songs about sudden love, the highs and lows of relationships, family, weddings, kids, going viral, going mental, and the baffling state of play in society right now.
WED 24 NOV, 19:30 £15 | AGE 16+
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER FAMILY ENTERTAINMENTS
SAINT ETIENNE + GUESTS
Formed in Croydon in 1990, the music trio of Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell head to TOM in support of their tenth studio album, I've Been Trying To Tell You.
SAT 27 NOV, 19:30 (DOORS) | £30 (ADV.) AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC. | STANDING EVENT
NEWSUSSEXOPERA.ORG
THE PRINCESS OF TRÉBIZONDE Live opera up close, fully staged, sung in English. All the wonderfully zany ingredients of a neglected French masterpiece with sparkling music – outrageous fun. A talented cast (see website) bring this hilarious farce to life.
SUN 28 NOV, 16:00 | £35, STUDENTS & CHILDREN HALF PRICE | UNDER 16S ACC. Opéra-bouffe by Jacques Offenbach. NSO Chorus, St Paul’s Sinfonia, Conductor Toby Purser, Director / Designer Anthony Baker.
MICK PERRIN WORLDWIDE
MICHAEL SPICER THE ROOM NEXT DOOR TOUR
Join Michael Spicer, creator of internet sensation The Room Next Door, as he talks about his life making comedy under the radar and presents brand new sketches on his highly anticipated first live tour. This is a unique opportunity to him finally leave his room behind and walk out onto the live stage.
FRI 3 DEC, 20:00 | £17 | AGE 16+
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ADAM ZNAIDI AND THE OLD MARKET
WES BANDERSON SAT 4-MON 6 DEC, 20:00 £16.50 (£12.50 CONC.) AGE 14+ (RECOMMENDED) UNDER 16S ACC. Supported using public funding from Arts Council England and TOM’s Gig for a Gig scheme. This show is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wes Anderson, but we reckon he’d love it.
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A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE AND IDOSYNCRATIC DIRECTORS OF OUR GENERATION. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the last 20 years, Wes Anderson is the auteur behind the iconic films The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom, Isle of Dogs and many more. Now you can sit back and experience the music of these iconic films
live, all performed by a sixpiece multi-instrumentalist band led by Adam Znaidi (The Physics House Band and The GO! Team) for your listening pleasure. This event is proudly supported by the Gig for a Gig scheme, where established artists support the next generation of talent by donating a performance at TOM. Find out more by visiting our website.
DECEMBER GTA MUSIC
THE BLUES BAND
BYE BYE BLUES BAND: THE FAREWELL TOUR Four decades, over 4,000 gigs, 30 albums and a string of singles later, The Blues Band are taking to the road one last time to remind us just how durable and eternally thrilling live Blues remains. This your last chance to see them live in Brighton, ever!
THU 9 DEC, 20:00 | £35 | AGE 14+, UNDER 16S ACC. LIVE NATION
JESS ROBINSON
THE TWELVE DAYS OF JESSMASS Join the multi award-winning star of Spitting Image for an evening of magical mashups, fabulous original songs and a belly full of laughs. Jess and her sparkling live band (if they’ve washed), transport you on an (imaginary) sleigh ride, serving up a feast of famous voices, from Gaga to Garland. It’ll be anything but a silent night.
TUE 14 DEC, 19:30 | £15 | UNDER 16S ACC.
LOOKING FOR A VENUE FOR YOUR COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTY? LOOK NO FURTHER...
The Old Market can cater for a huge variety of events. You want dinner? We can sort it. DJ or live band? It's what we do. Something else completely outside the box? Talk to us, we'll make it happen.
TO ENQUIRE ABOUT PRICING AND AVAILABILITY, PLEASE EMAIL US - INFO@THEOLDMARKET.COM
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TOM’S FRIENDS BECAUSE EVERYONE LOVES FRIENDS! As an independent venue, we are reliant on support from the community. One of the best ways to support the work we do is to become one of our Friends. Every membership fee goes into keeping the building running at the highest possible standard and supports our new and exciting programme. As a Friend, you’ll receive loads of lovely benefits in return too! To find out more, visit our website: theoldmarket.com/support
HOW TO BOOK ONLINE theoldmarket.com
AGE RESTRICTIONS All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult when visiting TOM.
ORDER FEE
01273 201 801 (Lines open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm)
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.
IN PERSON
HOW TO FIND US
We are currently closed for in-person bookings.
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.
PHONE
CONCESSION RATES Concessions vary between events, please check with our team when booking.
TOM’S FRIENDS When booking shows that are TOM-tagged, Friends can save 15% (some exclusions apply, see our website for more info).
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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
ASSISTANCE DOGS
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.
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.
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.
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, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
STAYING SAFE YOUR SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY We are all incredibly excited to be re-opening at full capacity, but just because we are re-opening does not mean that Covid has gone away. So we have made a few changes to how we run things so that everyone who visits us is safe, including becoming a cashless venue, introducing new screens in our Box Office and Bar areas, and increasing our cleaning schedule. To view all our changes, please visit our website.
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AT A GLANCE
NOVEMBER
Tue 2 SAM LEE Wed 3 YUSSEF DAYES Fri 5 BAXTER DURY Sun 7 ROB NEWMAN Thu 11 RUTHERFORD & FRY Fri 12 TEZ ILYAS Sat 13 CLINTON BAPTISTE Sun 14 3 WORD INTERVIEWS' COMEDY GALA Fri 1 ADAM BUXTON Tue 16 STACEY KENT Sat 2 ADAM BUXTON Wed 17 BC CAMPLIGHT Sun 3 LET'S GO KILO Thu 18 GARY MEIKLE Thu 7 RIVAL CONSOLES Sun 21 BHAC POETRY FESTIVAL Fri 8 JONATHAN PIE Wed 24 RACHEL PARRIS Sat 9 CARAVAN Sat 27 SAINT ETIENNE Sun 10 JAY RAYNER Sun 28 NEW SUSSEX OPERA: Wed 13 PAINES PLOUGH & SOHO THE PRINCESS OF THEATRE: SESSIONS TRÉBIZONDE Fri 15 NADIA EIDE Sat 16 EMILY ATACK Tue 19 MARK THOMAS Fri 22 TONY LAW Fri 3 MICHAEL SPICER Sat 23 JASON BYRNE Sat 4 WES BANDERSON Sat 30 HALLOWEEN-O BOP: Sun 5 WES BANDERSON SMOOVE & TURRELL + Mon 6 WES BANDERSON THE ALLERGIES Thu 9 THE BLUES BAND Sun 31 KENNY THOMAS Tue 14 JESS ROBINSON
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
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