WINTER Nov14-Jan15 Hove’s Independent, High Quality Live Theatre and Venue
Featuring
imitating the dog’s
A farewell to arms
Christmas show
the boy who never grew up
Tickets From £6!
south bank award-winner
dracula
and Introducing
Welcome to Winter 2014
at The Old Market You’re spoilt for choice this WINTER. In fact... before you get booking, would now be a good time to consider our membership discount scheme, TOM’s Friends? This season’s TOM’S PROGRAMME (our own, hand-picked, highly recommended shows) includes imitating the dog’s incredible adaptation of Hemingway’s A FAREWELL TO ARMS. We’re also thrilled to present Mark Bruce Company’s terrifying, South Bank Award-winning, DRACULA; a Christmas antidote, perhaps?
Membership: TOM’s Friends
This Christmas there’s something for you, and younger audiences too. The team behind long-running sell-out club night WHITE MINK bring us WHITE CHRISTMAS. And following the success of Pinocchio (2013) comes THE BOY WHO NEVER GREW UP, inspired by JM Barrie’s Peter Pan - tickets from just £6.00! See you here soon!
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See the shows you love more often. TOM’s Friends get 15-25% Off all TOM’s tagged shows, and other exclusive deals. For the full benefits, and sign-up details, see TOM’s Friends on theoldmarket.com.
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About Us
Hove’s independent, high quality venue, The Old Market [or, as we like to call it, TOM] is the best place in the city to see a show. Our diverse programme includes live music, great theatre and innovative comedy, all of which you’ll enjoy in a welcoming and pleasant environment. In recent years we’ve brought you international theatre, big name comedians, and pioneering bands and musicians.
TOM’s Bar Next door to our Main House, TOM’s Bar is a great place to take in the atmosphere, offering high quality products at very reasonable prices.
>> Find out more About Us at theoldmarket.com DRACULA: Mark Bruce Company’s Award-Winning Adaptation >> PAGE 7
Venue Hire Performances, parties, events, receptions... Our Main House (300 Seated, 500 Standing), TOM’s Bar and Waterloo Room (combined capacity 80) are available for hire. See our Venue Hire details and packages online.
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See photographic evidence: News & Blog online.
What’s On
Following a residency at The Old Market, 1927 present:
From the creators of the internationally acclaimed hit
The Animals And Children Took To The Streets...
Golem
Pre-premiere
warm up shows Fri 21 Nov, 8:00pm Sat 22 Nov, 3:00pm & 8:00pm
A fantastical tale of an extraordinarily ordinary man and his Golem. Using the latest technologies (clay and imagination) 1927’s new show will synchronise live performance and music with stunning hand drawn animation, claymation and film. “The new show from the macabre, musically ingenious and graphically glorious 1927… anyone interested in the theatre should see this company now,” The Observer.
Tickets: £6 only Note: Golem will premiere at Young Vic, London, Dec 2014
UPDATES, OFFERS Dementia Care Matters presents In-Flight Theatre, Baltimore’s:
Naomi’s Flight Tues 11, Thu 13 & Fri 14 November, 8:30pm
“Visually stunning and emotionally powerful,”
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A solo aerial performance on three asymmetrical suspended steel sculptures, Naomi’s Flight portrays the love story of 82 year old George and his wife Naomi, stricken with dementia. A courageous journey into an upside down world. Watch the video online.
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Tickets: £12.50
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imitating the dog and The Dukes, Lancaster in association with Live at LICA and CAST, presents:
A Farewell to Arms
By Ernest Hemingway
An Adaptation by imitating the dog November: Thu 27, 7:30pm In this WW1 centenary year, imitating the dog utilise Fri 28, 7:30pm their award-winning theatrical vision, with video stage design and original music, to tell Sat 29, 2pm & 7:30pm projection, one of the great love stories of the 20th century. Tickets: £12.50 [£10.50] Ages: 14+ Recommended
Captioned performances: Thu 7:30pm & Sat 2:00pm [integrated into the show’s projection.]
In war-torn Italy, 1918, ambulance driver Frederic Henry begins a relationship with nurse Catherine Barkley, discovering the redemptive power of love whist experiencing a loss of innocence in a time of devastating conflict. www.imitatingthedog.co.uk
What’s On
“A magnificent piece of highly emotional and emotive theatre,” The Stage
“Outstanding technical and dramatic flair,” The Guardian
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Varndean Studio Theatre Company present:
As You Like It RMB & TOM present:
Sean Hughes: Penguins
Tue 25 Nov, 8:00pm
Herald Angel Award: Best Comedy Show Sean Hughes is back on tour following a critically acclaimed and audience packed run of his new show Penguins at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “For quick laughs look elsewhere, but for something that leaves more of an impression, Hughes is your man,” Chortle. Tickets: £15 [£13 Conc.] Adv.
by William Shakespeare Tue 09 Dec, 7:30pm
Varndean Studio Theatre Company is proud to present William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, a comedy brimming with adventure, love and redemption with a stylish 70’s twist. Thrown into the world of Glam Rock and Hippy culture, young Orlando must make his way through the trials of the court and the magic of the forest to be with the one he loves. Tickets: £7 [£4 Students]
Douglas Wood: Fearless - Live Sun 30 Nov, 8:00pm
Showcasing the debut album by Douglas Wood released 03 Nov 2014. Tickets: £8 Adv.
“One helluva turbocharged party,” Time Out
Fri 05 Dec, 8:00pm The sounds and styles of the 1920’s and 30’s turned on their head and smuggled into the 21st century. Sold out every event to date. If you’ve been before you’ll know why; if you haven’t, well, now’s the time to find out... See full line-up online.
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Tickets: £14 Ages: 18+ Only
What’s On
Mark Bruce Company in association with Tobacco Factory Theatres, Pavilion Dance South West and Wilton’s Music Hall, with South East Dance and TOM present:
WINNER 2013:
“Kill for a ticket,” Observer
Dracula
Tue 02, Wed 03 & Thu 04 December, 7:30pm
Bram Stoker’s haunting, erotic tale is brought to life in MARK BRUCE COMPANY’s heart wrenching and magical dance theatre production. Jonathan Goddard plays the infamous Vampire Count, whose sinister and ruthless ambitions challenge the very fabric of Victorian society. As his victims and opponents rally against him they must face the darkness and savagery within themselves. Bruce’s company of ten exceptional dancers bring Bram Stoker’s haunting, erotic tale to life in a heart wrenching and magical dance theatre production. Winner of the prestigious South Bank Sky Arts Award for Dance, this critically acclaimed production should not be missed. Tickets: £15 Adv. Ages: 14+ Recommended
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Brighton Noise presents:
Nordic Giants Thu 11 Dec, 8:00pm [Doors 7:15pm]
Claustrophobic cinema clatter, epic short films and groundbreaking digital mapping
As Nordic Giants write the last chapter in Brighton before relocating to Europe, witness this one off show simply called Spirit. On sale will be limited edition Build Seas, Dismantle Suns vinyl and Nordic Storm ale. Tickets: £10 Adv.
Lena Mae presents:
Hundred Watt Club: Burlesque And Cabaret Sat 15 Nov, 8:00pm
Hundred Watt Club is taking a trip to the seaside to bring you a good old fashioned, riotous night of burlesque, cabaret & variety entertainment! With a stunning lineup of the gorgeous and grotesque. See line-up and details online now.
Tickets: £15 [£12 Conc.]
+ BOOK AHEAD FOR: Wire & One Inch Badge present:
DRILL: BRIGHTON
Multi-Venue Festival, 04-07 Dec We are pleased to be hosting part of DRILL : BRIGHTON, a four day festival featuring upwards of 100 bands, artists, films, talks and exhibitions, across 14 different venues, across 4 days. drillfestival.com Tickets: See Festival Website Ages: 18+ Only
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One Inch Badge presents:
Gaz Coombes + Support Thu 05 Feb, Doors 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 Adv. Ages: 14+ Only
White Mink and TOM present:
What’s On
A run of themed seasonal nights, whisking guests from the 40s through to the naughties... THURSDAY 18 DEC FRIDAY 19 DEC SATURDAY 20 DEC 8:00PM - 1:00AM
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FLASH MOB JAZZ - AERIAL CIRCUS DJ NICK HOLLYWOOD - TAP DANCE
TRAPEZE - WALKABOUT ACTS - & MORE From the people who brought you White Mink, this new for 2014 event mixes the tongue-in-chic retro glamour of a vintage supper club and cabaret with live music from our in-house band and guest performers. Details online.
Tickets: £16.50 Adv. Ages: 18+ Only
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Groups: Bespoke packages available on enquiry.
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28 December - 02 January Amelia Bird, Philippa Herrick & TOM present
NEW for Christmas Time:
A story filled with live music, puppetry, magic and fun... Inspired by JM Barrie’s classic tale, welcome to a world where happy thoughts take you flying high, where pirates roam the seas and where magic and adventure is impossible to hide from. Welcome to the world where you never grow up! Join two expert make-believers as they take YOU to Neverland. Visit Peter Pan’s underground home, see how he befriended the Indians, escaped drowning in a lagoon, scaled a mountain and outwitted his nemesis Captain Hook. But this isn’t just the story you’ve seen on screen or read in the book, there are adventures of your own to be had...
Tickets: £8 Advance Groups 6+: £6 Ages: 4+ Recommended
GROUPS 6+:
See website for
SUN 28 DEC, 11am & 2pm MON 29 DEC, 11am & 2pm TUE 30 DEC, 11am & 2pm WED 31 DEC, 11am & 2pm
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BOAT presents:
Toast The BOAT Sun 21 Dec, 7:30pm
Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) benefit with Simon Evans, Tom Binns, Susan Murray and MC Guy Venables Tickets: £20 [£15] Ages: 16+ Recommended Project Info: www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk
Celebrate the greenlight for BOAT at this wonderful Christmas benefit, featuring classic acts from the legendary nineties performance platform, Zincbar. A nineties disco will follow courtesy of DJ Ralph and Chops McP. BOAT and Zincbar were the creations of late Brighton playwright and construction manager Adrian Bunting.
Contemporary Connections presents:
BIMM Brighton Institute presents:
BIMM Brighton:
Live & Lyrical Show
Wed 10 Dec, 8:00pm [Doors 7:30pm]
Featuring a variety of original & creative arrangements by BIMM Brighton artists and musicians. Tickets: £2, Only Available On The Door
Sounding Food and Music Sat 06 Dec, 7:30pm
Contemporary Connections launch their current project with an exciting evening of cutting edge and unusual music by women. A listening experience exploring the connections between food, eating, gender and sound. Tickets: £12 [£7 Conc.] Adv.
Shackleton’s Carpenter
Wed 21 Jan, 8:00pm
What’s On
New Vic Productions in association with Eastbourne Theatres presents:
A new play by Argus Angel Awardwinning playwright Gail Louw, Directed by Tony Milner. After the Endurance sank leaving captain and crew fighting for survival, Harry McNish, Shackleton’s carpenter, challenged ‘The Boss’ on the ice floes of Antarctica. Now, alone and destitute in the middle of a still night, he challenges him one last time. Gail Louw has written a number of plays produced by New Vic Productions including Blonde Poison [Argus Award for Artistic Excellence, 2012] and Duwayne [Best New Play, Brighton Fringe, 2014]. Shackleton’s Carpenter stars renowned actor Malcolm Rennie, who recently appeared in the ITV series Mr Selfridge. Tickets: £14 [£12 Conc.] Adv.
Apollo Productions presents:
Loserville
27-31 January, 7:30pm [+ 2:30pm Sat]
“Grease for the 21st Century” Apollo Productions bring this fantastic geeks vs jocks musical to Brighton.
From the production and creative team behind the critically acclaimed Oliver!, Seussical Jnr and, most recently, Cats, Apollo Productions are now delighted to be bringing this fantastic new musical to Brighton. Written by Elliot Davis and James Bourne (of the bands Busted and Son Of Dork) Loserville is a fun filled, heart warming, dynamic musical that will have you dancing in your seat and going home singing the score! Tickets: £12 Family Group: £42 [4 tickets]
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Box Office & Ticketing: Online: theoldmarket.com
Booking tickets online is easy. Our box office system is automated, and you will be emailed an ‘e-receipt’ as soon as your payment has been processed.
Phone: 01273 201 801 Lines are open from 10:00am-6:00pm weekdays.
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Monday-Friday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm.
[Including Box Office & TOM’s Bar]
Seated Events: 45min before advertised start time. Standing Events: Door time as advertised in listings.
Contact Us: @ info@theoldmarket.com (Office) 01273 201 800 11a Upper Market St, Hove, BN3 1AS
How To Find Us: The Old Market is located between Brighton and Hove town centres, near Brunswick Square. We are easily accessible by foot, car or public transport. See our website for detailed instructions and map:
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Directions: From Western road, turn South onto Upper Market Street; you’ll see our main entrance immediately in front of you.
Parking: Pay & Display on Kingsway (by Hove Lawns) requires payment only until 8pm, or NCP Regency Square is a 10 minute walk away.
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MORE INFORMATION: theoldmarket.com/your-visit
Show Listings November 2014
December [...cont.]
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11 Tue
8:30pm
NAOMI’S FLIGHT
-03-
13 Thu
8:30pm
NAOMI’S FLIGHT
-03-
14 Fri
8:30pm
NAOMI’S FLIGHT
-03-
15 Sat
8:00pm
THE HUNDRED WATT CLUB
-08-
17 Mon
7:30pm
THE DRAWING CIRCUS
web
GOLEM
21 Fri
8:00pm
-03-
22 Sat
3:00pm 8:00pm
GOLEM
-03-
25 Tue
8:00pm
SEAN HUGHES: PENGUINS
-06-
27 Thu
7:30pm
A FAREWELL TO ARMS
-04-
28 Fri
7:30pm
A FAREWELL TO ARMS
-04-
29 Sat
2:00pm 7:30pm
A FAREWELL TO ARMS
-04-
30 Sun
8:00pm
DOUGLAS WOOD: FEARLESS LIVE
-06-
December 2014 02 Tue
7:30pm
DRACULA
-07-
03 Wed
7:30pm
DRACULA
-07-
04 Thu
7:30pm
DRACULA
-07-
05 Fri
8:00pm
WHITE MINK: ELECTRO SWING SPEAKEASY
-06-
Updates & additions:
SOUNDING FOOD AND MUSIC AS YOU LIKE IT
06 Sat
7:30pm
09 Tues
7:30pm
10 Wed
8:00pm
BIMM BRIGHTON: LIVE & LYRICAL
-12-
11 Thu
8:00pm
NORDIC GIANTS
-08-
18 Thu
8:00pm
WHITE CHRISTMAS
-09-
19 Fri
8:00pm
WHITE CHRISTMAS
-09-
20 Sat
8:00pm
WHITE CHRISTMAS
-09-
21 SUN
7:30pm
TOAST THE BOAT [BRIGHTON
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28 Sun
11:00am 2:00pm
THE BOY WHO NEVER GREW UP
11:00pm
2:00pm
THE BOY WHO NEVER GREW UP
30 Tue
11:00am 2:00pm
THE BOY WHO NEVER GREW UP
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31 Wed
11:00am 2:00pm
THE BOY WHO NEVER GREW UP
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29 Mon
OPEN AIR THEATRE BENEFIT]
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January 2015 02 Fri
11:00am 2:00pm
THE BOY WHO NEVER GREW UP
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21 Wed
8:00pm
SHACKLETON’S CARPENTER
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27 Tue
7:30pm
LOSERVILLE
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28 Wed
7:30pm
LOSERVILLE
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29 Thu
7:30pm
LOSERVILLE
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30 Fri
7:30pm
LOSERVILLE
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31 Sat
2:30pm 7:30pm
LOSERVILLE
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