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>> June, July, Aug 2014 PLUS Upcoming in Autumn!

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Hello,With May festivals a happy memory, our Summer Season takes over, bringing even more quality events to Hove. We hope you’ll enjoy as much of it as you can; that’s why we’ve launched TOM’s Friends enabling you to See More Shows and Support Your Venue. Look out for the ‘Friends Discount’ logo throughout this programme.For those who haven’t visited us yet, we welcome you to make your first visit. TOM The Old Market is a dynamic cultural venue just outside Brighton city centre. TOM’s Main House is a 300-500 capacity room with the flexibility to showcase everything from live bands to exciting new theatre, cabaret or comedy. TOM’s Bar, open on all main event nights, also hosts its own entertainment, including some fantastic FREE comedy nights this season (see p4-5).We invite you to discover TOM, and take time to enjoy this enchanting cultural space.

See you this Summer! The TOM Team

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04-05 >> FREE COMEDY in June & July06-10 >> JUNE Show Details08-11 >> JULY Show Details10-13 >> AUGUST Show Details13 >> Regular Events in TOM’s Bar14-15 >> LATER in 201416-17 >> VENUE INFORMATION ,including: How To Book Tickets, TOM’s Bar, Venue Hires & TOM’s Friends18-19 >> EVENT LISTINGS by dateBACK >> FIND US, Map & Directions

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// Introducing Our Brand new Scheme...

TOM’s Friends15% OFF*

TOM’s Shows10% OFF*

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Ski, Two, Onewith Red Todgersand Dirty Bin

The best in alternative and character comedy, delivering offbeat, raucous entertainment. An Edinburgh sell-out, you’ll rediscover that 1980’s ‘Saturday night feeling’ (on a Tuesday.)More Info Online | £3.00 OTD | nb. Previously listed as ‘321’

Tuesday 10 June 8:00pmBrian Gittins, Jo Neary & Phil JerrodTuesday 08 July 8:00pmPaul F Taylor, Lyndsay Sharman & Phil Lucas

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TOM’s Edinburgh Comedy Previews Season 2014See the very best Edinburgh Fringe comedy ...before it even gets to Edinburgh! Before they head up North, TOM’s Edinburgh Comedy Previews this year invites 8 great acts to showcase the best they’ve got. All awaits them: packed houses; showers of awards; TV fame… but for now, all they aspire to achieve is your laughter. // rSVP Online to guarantee entry.

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Acclaimed and upcoming acts present the best of their new material >>

Mon 23 JUNE, 7:30pm

>> Cariad & Louise

Cariad lloyd & louise ford

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WED 16 JULY, 7:30pm>> luke mcqueen& tania edwardstue 22 JULY, 7:30pm>> joesph morpurgo: odessea

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POLIÇA

Angel Olsen

Founded by vocalist Channy Leaneagh and producer Ryan Olson in 2011, POLIÇA features Drew Christopherson and Ben Ivascu on drums and Chris Bierden on bass.

After working extensively as a backing singer for the likes of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Missouri born Angel Olsen has now released her third album Burn Your Fire For No Witness, and has toured extensively around the US and Europe as a solo artist.

Sat 28 Jun | 7:30pm | £15.00 Adv.

Wed 04 Jun | 7:30pm | £8.00 Adv.

Festival warm-up show, following a much revered sell-out Brighton gig earlier this year

One Inch Badge presents:.

Be Nothing Promotions presents:.

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America’s indie-folk sweetheart, BBC 6 Music and Resident Records: ‘Album Of The Week’

The “political commentator in song” John Watts performs his dark musical comedy ‘The Last Picasso’, followed by a concert of ‘This Is My Universe’ album.‘The Last Picasso’ is a dark musical comedy - a radio play put into a 21st century form. John Watts is both the singing narrator and main character Pete Asher, who is a writing a book about Picasso. The use of film visuals and some smartphone technology, allow the audience ‘inside’ the play during the performance.This live show will combine a performance of the play and a concert of ‘This Is My Universe’ album with local musicians and choir including special guest nick Pynn.Thu 05 Jun | Doors: 7:15pm, Show: 8:00pm | Adv: £12.00 [£10.00] Door: +£1

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BIMM Live & Lyrical

Featuring the finest original music from BIMM [Brighton Institute of Modern Music] students, it’s a night not to be missed! // All proceeds go to charity. Wed 11 Jun | Doors: 7:30pm | £2.00 On The Door Only

The last Live and Lyrical gig of the academic year

BIMM presents:.

John Watts Live in Concertand ‘The Last Picasso’

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Summer Jazz Night!

ACT Graduate Showcase 2014

Logged On: LIVE is your chance to see YouTube’s finest musicians – Live on stage. For the first time in Brighton, we are bringing the best of the YouTube community together for fans to experience them live. // Line-up TBC, see online.

Brighton & Hove Youth Big Band return for an evening of high-energy music, with classic swing numbers from the 30s and 40s through to contemporary funk and soul – Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Miles Davis, Theolonius Monk and Stevie Wonder - something for everyone!

Having rigorously applied themselves to their actor training, these graduate actors now bring humanity, depth and understanding to their performances. ACT guarantee you an entertaining event with actors of potential and promise.

Sun 22 Jun | 7:30pm | £12.00 | Ages 14+

Tue 15 Jul | 7:45pm | £8.00 [£6.00]

Sat 12 Jul | 8:00pm | £8.50

@LoggedOnLIVE // Brand NEW to Brighton

An evening of high-energy music from young talents

Best and brightest of Brighton’s new acting talent

Future Sight Productions presents:.

Brighton & Hove Youth Big Band presents:.

ACT [Academy of Creative Training] presents:.

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Created and Performed by Catherine Ireton// An Edinburgh Preview - Catch it here first...!

Leaving Home Party

Catherine never left home. On a whim and a promise she took a one way Ryanair flight to Gatwick in 2005. Now she’s got a job, a Tesco club card and a shared pot plant in a country that was never meant to be home. Tonight she is having a party, a leaving home party to mark all those tiny moments of letting go.Part storytelling, part songs, Leaving Home Party is a new play about finding your way in the world. “A startling discovery, Ireton has the voice of Mama cass and the poise of Julie London” The Guardian. Thu 24 Jul | 7:30pm | Adv. £10.00 [£8.00], Door +£1

EverYoung

EverYoung are a new British Pop Band who have been doing things the old school way, the right way. No X-Factor or Britain’s Got Talent contestants, but 4 vocalists whom actually sing live. Performing a great catalogue of brand new material, alongside some of the latest songs that you all know. Fri 20 Jun | 7:30pm | £10.00 Adv. | All Ages

The ‘Up Close and Intimate’ tour

Seymour Place Music presents:.

Farnham Maltings present:.TOM’s.

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Writer, former politician and close friend Chris Mullin pays tribute to the former Labour MP and cabinet minister, Tony Benn, who died in March of this year. Join Chris for a talk, followed by a question and answer session.

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Tony Benn:An Appreciation

Fri 13 Jun | 7:30pm | £14.00 [£12.00]

with Chris Mullin

Lakin McCarthy presents:.

Avery*Sunshine boasts a “jazzy gospel voice [that] could loosen bricks from their mortar” (New York Times). An energetic irrepressible, funny live performer, she sits centre stage at her keyboard and - as one reviewer put it - “demands attention from her audience and gets it”. Her sound is organic, soulful and therapeutic. After extensive US touring she returns to the UK in 2014.Sat 21 Jun | 8:00pm | Adv. £14.00 [£12.50], Door +£1

An organic, soulful and therapeutic gospel sound...

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Variety in aid ofThe Seaside

The Sussex Beacon

Brought to you by 8 of Brighton’s own finest cabaret artists and featuring Rebecca Wheatley, we present a spectacular 8 panto skits in one show. Come and enjoy with us and raise money for a great charity.Wed 30 Jul | 7:45pm | £12.50 [£10.00]

with Brighton’s own finest cabaret

Jane Austen’sPersuasion

“no ‘Persuasion’ needed to see this treat for the eyes and ears...astounding!” Isle of Wight County Press

One of the most powerful love stories ever written, this fully staged rendition of Jane Austen’s novel will transport you back in time with music of the era, a 10-piece chamber orchestra, beautiful Regency costumes, and world-champion Irish dancers!Fri 01 Aug | 7:30pm | £12.00 [£10.00]

A new musical adaptation

Chamber Opera Chicago presents:.

Soul of theCity Choir

Soul of the city choir sing upbeat classics: from Aloe Blacc to the Four Tops, and John Mayer to ColdPlay, plus other great songs. Join us for our end of term performance and revel in the delights of fantastic harmony singing. (If you enjoy the gig, why not sing with us next term?) // soulofthecitychoir.comSun 20 Jul | 5:00pm & 7:30pm | £7.00 [£5.00]

The Brighton choir sing pop, soul and gospel classics

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Jagbags is a great word. A smeared aspersion, not profanity, but derived from one…. watered down for the airwaves, or the assembly line. To Wig out—we’ve all been there. We ARE there, at least I Am. And the “I” on a record is speaking for/as/to you, so if you’re wigging out, go no further, dear reader…SM (&Jicks) are Stephen Malkmus, Joanna Bolme, Jake Morris, Mike Clark. // stephenmalkmus.comMon 25 Aug | 7:30pm | £17.50 Adv. | 14+ Only

Presenting the new album: Wig Out at Jagbags // Plus Guests: TBC

Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks

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New York New York

Featuring a live 6-piece band recreating the big band sound, and 2 singers who perform popular toe-tapping songs in an evening of great swing music. This production is guaranteed to send you home whistling American Songbook favourites for days!Sat 30 Aug | 7:30pm | £12.00

An evening of glamour and razzmatazz!

Neil Pennock presents:.

LOUT Promotions presents:.

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>> See theoldmarket.com for full listings

// regular Events in TOM’s Bar >>

West End Experience

Miniclick

BtnEtsy Talks

A wonderful evening of musical theatre starring top West End professionals, a full 4 piece West End band and 75 students from the West End Experience Summer School - an evening of pure quality, high energy entertainment.

An ongoing series of sociable drawing extravaganzas. Themed, drop-in, life drawing session for all abilities. BYO materials. Tickets: £5.00.

Long-running series of monthly, FREE photography and film-making events An important fixture on the Brighton photographic scene. Full details online.

FREE inspirational talks for local makers and creatives, organised by the Brighton Etsy Team. Everybody is welcome for friendly networking and information exchange. Talks start 7.30pm.

Sun 03 Aug | 7:00pm | £15.00 [£10.00]

Tue 17 Jun, 7pm // Mon 14 Jul, 7pm // Tue 19 Aug, 7pm

Mon 16 Jun, 7pm // Wed 25 Jun, 7pm + More TBC

Tue 03 Jun + More TBC

West End Stars perform along side West End Experience summer school talent

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Brighton Etsy Team Leaders present:.

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// September 2014

// October 2014

Cavaleri QuartetNick Pynn & Kate Daisy Grant

Laughtermarket

Strings Attached

2014

Danny BhoyMark WatsonPhil McIntyreImpatient Productions

& MUcH MOrE,already announcedinc. lots of great shows available

to book now at theoldmarket.com

10-25 OctoberStand-up, Sketch, Improv, character,

(anything that’ll make you laugh!)

LATEr in 2014...

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Nine Below Zero

Hundred Watt Club

An Evening with Aggers

A Farewell To Arms

3A Entertainment

Lena Mae

Jonathan Agnew

Imitating The DogAcclaimed theatre makers imitating the dog bring their unique theatrical vision to Er-nest Hemingway’s seminal First World War novel A Farewell to Arms, seizing the opportunity to tell one of the great love stories of the twentieth century.

Copperdollar: The Back Of Beyond

PLUS check online for more events, theatre,

comedy and music...

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// Venue Information &Your Visit to TOM The Old Market

// TrAnSAcTIOn FEES: £1.70 cArd, £0.00 cASHPlease be aware that fees do apply for card payments. Each transaction processed on credit or debit card will incur a £1.70 transaction fee. Cash payments incur no transaction fee. Transaction fees cover our box office operating costs. An unlimited number of tickets may be purchased in one transaction. For cash bookings, see our opening hours, above.

// AccESSIBILITYWe aim to be a fully accessible venue. All on ground floor level are: Main House, Foyer, Bar, Box Office. Lift access: Toilets, Backstage. Please feel free to call in advance of your visit if you require any additional information.

// OPEnInG HOUrS: BOX OFFIcE & VISITOr InFOrMATIOn POInT>> 1:00-5:00pm Weekdays >> Doors open 45min before show start times [Except gigs & club nights, where the ‘Door Time’ itself will be listed.]

// cOncESSIOn rATES[£ Conc.] available on most shows, apply for Full Time Students, Over 65s, Long-Term Unemployed and Under 16s. Please bring proof of status.

// SHOW TIMES, dOOr TIMES And SEATInGIf not otherwise specified, shows and events at TOM are ‘unreserved’ [ie. sit where you like] or standing gig format. We open our doors at least 45min before the show start time, so please arrive early to choose your seats.

// OnLInE: www.theoldmarket.comBook tickets online and you will be emailed a booking confirmation immediately. This can be exchanged for your tickets either on-the-door or in advance when we’re open.

// In PErSOn: 11a Upper Market StreetTOM’s Box Office is open every weekday from 1pm - 5pm.

// On THE PHOnE: 01273 201 801For bookings, queries, carer comps or just to say hello, we’re on the other end of the phone from 10am - 6pm weekdays.

// How To Book Tickets

// How to find us...? >> See MAP on Back Page

Join us in TOM’s Bar before or after your show. Serving an extensive selection of drinks, as well as bar nibbles.

// TOM’s Bar at The Old Market

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TOM’s Shows10% OFF*

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TOM’s Friends is a scheme designed to enable you to attend the shows you love more often. After all, your atten-dance is the best support we could hope for. As our programme here at TOM The Old Market expands and evolves, we hope you’ll join us for the journey as one of TOM’s Friends.

1 Year: SInGLE >> £15.00 1 Year: dUAL >> Just £ 25.00

To Become One Of TOM’S FrIEndS: www.theoldmarket.com/TOMsFriends call 01273 201 801 Weekdays 10-6 In Person at TOM’s Box Office

Looking for a high quality venue for your private or public event? TOM could be the ideal location for you. Our 300-500 capacity Main House and 80 capacity TOM’s Bar are both available for hire throughout the year. For the essential info about what TOM can offer, we’ve put together a variety of specific information packs, which you can download online.

For further questions, or to book in an event, please get in touch at: info@theoldmarket.com or 01273 201 800.

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01 SUN // 2:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00pm // BRIGHTON FRINGE // THEATrE // THE nEW 10 cOMMAndMEnTS // Adv: £8[£6] OTD: £9 [£7] [TOM’s Friends: 15% Off]

01 SUN // 11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm // BRIGHTON FRINGE // THEATrE // FLUSH // £5.50

03 TUE // 7:30PM // EVEnT // BTn ETSY TALkS // FREE

04 WED // 7:30PM // MUSIc // AnGEL OLSEn // Adv:£8, [TOM’s Friends: 15% Off]

05 THU // 8:00pm // MUSIc // JOHn WATTS // £12 [£10] [TOM’s Friends: 15% Off]

10 TUE // 8:00PM // cOMEdY // SkI, TWO, OnE WITH rEd TOdGErS And dIrTY BIn // £3 On The Door ONLY

11 WED // 8:00PM // MUSIc // BIMM LIVE & LYrIcAL // £2 On The Door

13 FRI // 7:30pm // EVEnT // TOnY BEnn: An APPrEcIATIOn // £14 [£12]

16 MON // 7:00PM // EVEnT // MInIcLIck // FREE, Non Ticketed

17 TUE // 7:00PM // EVEnT // THE drAWInG cIrcUS // £5, Available via thedrawingcircus.co.uk only

20 FRI // 7:30PM // MUSIc // EVErYOUnG // £10

21 SAT// 8:00pm // MUSIc // AVErY*SUnSHInE // £14 [£12.50] [TOM’s Friends: 15% Off]

22 SUN // 7:30PM // MUSIc // LOGGEd On: LIVE // £12

23 MON// 7:30PM // cOMEdY // cOMEdY PrEVIEWS: cArIAd & LOUISE’S cHArAcTEr cOMEdY nIGHT // From £FREE to £you-decide!

25 WED // 7:00PM // EVEnT // MInIcLIck // FREE, Non Ticketed

28 SAT // 7:30PM // MUSIc // POLIcA // Adv:£15

>> JULY08 TUE // 8:00PM // cOMEdY // SkI, TWO, OnE WITH rEd

TOdGErS And dIrTY BIn // £3 On The Door ONLY

09 WED // 7:30PM // cOMEdY // cOMEdY PrEVIEWS: THE cHrISTMAS & THE HOBBIT // From £FREE to £you-decide!

12 SAT // 8:00PM // THEATrE // AcT GrAdUATE SHOWcASE // £8.50

14 MON // 7:00PM // EVEnT // THE drAWInG cIrcUS // £5, Available via thedrawingcircus.co.uk, only

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15 TUE // 7:45PM // MUSIc // SUMMEr JAZZ nIGHT // £8 [£6]

16 WED // 7:30PM // cOMEdY // cOMEdY PrEVIEWS: TAnIA EdWArdS & LUkE McQUEEn // From £FREE to £you-decide!

20 SUN // VARIOUS TIMES // MUSIc // SOUL OF THE cITY // £7 [£5]

22 TUE // 7:30PM // cOMEdY // cOMEdY PrEVIEWS: JOSEPH MOrPUrGO // From £FREE to £you-decide!

23 WED // 7:30PM // cOMEdY // cOMEdY PrEVIEWS: IMrAn YUSUF & AndrEW rYAn // From £FREE to £you-decide!

24 THU // 7:30PM // THEATrE // LEAVInG HOME PArTY // £10 [£8] [TOM’s Friends: 15% Off]

30 WED // 7:45pm // EVEnT // THE SEASIdE VArIETY In AId OF SUSSEX BEAcOn TrUST // £12.50 [£10]

>> AUGUST01 FRI // 7:30PM // THEATrE // JAnE AUSTEn’S

PErSUASIOn // £12 [£10] [TOM’s Friends: 25% Off]

03 SUN // 7:00PM // THEATrE // WEST End EXPErIEncE // £15 [£10]

19 TUE // 7:00PM // EVEnT // THE drAWInG cIrcUS // £5, Available via thedrawingcircus.co.uk only

25 MON // 7:30PM // MUSIc // STEPHEn MALkMUS And THE JIckS // £17.50

30 SAT // 7:30PM // MUSIc // nEW YOrk nEW YOrk // £12

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