The Old Market
- Telephone 01273 201800
- Website www.theoldmarket.com
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There are 27 events at this location
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Alive & Swinging With Marilyn Monroe
The Hit Brighton show is back with another Brighton Fringe extravaganza! Marilyn Monroe is joined by Las Vegas legend Elvis Presley and recently deceased Amy Winehouse, along with the Burning Love Band. Special guest apperance by The Blues Brothers! “A must see!” ★★★★★ (Fringe Review). Suitable for ages 18+.
Fri 24 May
£17.50 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Alive And Swinging With Marilyn Monroe
A Hollywood-themed cabaret featuring swing music.
Fri 24 May
£17.50 / 01273 917272
Bali Rai Writing Workshop (Ages 8-12)
An afternoon with respected author Bali Rai, who gives advice on how to find confidence, how to find a voice and how to use personal experiences to create vibrant settings and great characters for any story.
Sat 25 May
£10 / 01273 709709
- 13:00 – 15:00 The Old Market Bali Rai Writing Workshop (Ages 8-12)
Best of Punched
Think you know puppetry? Think again! Brighton’s sell-out puppetry night for grown-ups showcases a dazzling array of acts; inspiring theatre, magical creatures, bizarre new worlds, cabaret, comedy and craft. A unique chance to enjoy Brighton’s amazing makers, performers and writers in theatre’s hottest and most…
Sun 26 May
£12 (£10) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Best Of Punched
Brighton's puppetry night for grown ups showcases a dazzling array of acts; inspiring theatre, magical creatures, bizarre new worlds, cabaret, comedy and craft.
Sun 26 May
£12 (£10) / 01273 917272
Carnivalesque
Carnivalesque is an extravaganza show putting festival vibes into a club setting, full of live music, DJs, performance, decor, and our signature free cake for all! With sounds from electro swing, Sam and the Womp and many more. So get ready to put on your animalesque costumes and end Brighton Fringe with a bang on the…
Fri 31 May
Decomposed
This slapstick, family show takes a whirlwind tour of classical music from the dawn of time until yesterday afternoon. You’ll witness the fastest costume change, kung-fu conducting, an irritable nun and a very scary vampire. With a superabundance of audience participation this promises to entertain, educate and deliver…
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
Decomposed: The History Of Classical Music Part I: Pleasance And Classical Mayhem (Over 7s)
Join the eccentric time-travelling Professor as he encounters a human xylophone, a mad monk and a vicious vampire in this whirlwind, slapstick tour of classical music.
Wed 29 May
£8.50 (£7) / 01273 917272
Thu 30 May
£8.50 (£7) / 01273 917272
Design Brighton: Inspire
A workshop to develop creative skills in a number of mediums and discover the value of design.
Mon 20 May
Phone for prices / 01273 201800
Devendra Banhart
The American indie-folk artist from Houston, Texas takes to the stage to promote his seventh studio album What Will We Be, stopping off in the UK after visiting the Unites States, France and Spain amongst other countries. Banhart co-produced the album with Paul Butler from the indie-rock group, A Band Of Bees. As well as…
Fri 28 Jun
£20; £18 adv / 01273 201800
District 3
Over-14s show. Harmonising boy trio from The X Factor.
Tue 4 Jun
£17.50 / 01273 201800
- 19:00 The Old Market District 3
The Drawing Circus: Prologue
‘Prologue’ is the first in a new series of theatrical life drawing events, bought to you by the illustrious Drawing Circus. The beginnings of a dark and mysterious tale is told in a sequence of still poses, to be drawn by all those attending; featuring nude models and live music from the Drawchestra. Bring your own…
Mon 27 May
£12 (£10) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Mon 27 May
£12 (£10) / 01273 917272
Glyndebourne Opera: Captain Blood’s Revenge: A Pirate Opera
- Written by: Lynne Plowman
Contemporary children's opera composed by Lynne Plowman depicting the story of Salty Sue who wants to leave her life as landlady of the harbourside in The Blasted Bilge Rat to become a singer.
Fri 24 May
£9 (Children £6; £25) / 01273 709709
Sat 25 May
£9 (Children £6; £25) / 01273 709709
Here All Night
Beckett Project Paris presents a contemporary musical which combines the text of Samuel Beckett with compositions by Paul Clark. Directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett.
Sun 19 May
£10–£14 / 01273 709709
- 20:00 The Old Market Here All Night
Horrible Drawing Workshop: Tony De Saulles (Ages 8-12)
The illustrator of the award-winning Horrible Science series, gives lots of cartooning tips whilst you sketch.
Sat 25 May
£6 / 01273 709709
James Campbell - Comedy 4 Kids
Stand-up comedian for children over six, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. James’ show may discuss scooters, Scottish country dancing and what we'll do with all these gregarious giraffes (actual contents may vary). "Has achieved almost holy status - don't miss" (The Sunday Times)…
Tue 28 May
£7 / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids (Over 6s)
Stand-up on topics including Playstations, parents and breakfast.
Tue 28 May
£7 / 01273 917272
Paul Morley In Conversation
The author discusses everything from Wordsworth's musings on the Lakes and Lowry's love of bricks to The Smiths' perfect pop songs.
Wed 5 Jun
£10 / 01273 201800
Scratch Sessions
A mixed programme of contemporary works, presented by Spun Glass Theatre, featuring small teams of writers, each allocated short time slots to preview their works.
Sun 19 May
£1 donations welcome / 01273 201800
Someone else's shoes
Do me a favour - look at your feet. How many tales can they tell? Brighton is calling with gutters full of glitter and its drunken deeds strewn across the streets. Slip on someone else's shoes and chase the clues that lead your story. Join TrailBlaze on a journey through a Brighton you have never met. Suitable for ages 16+.
Sun 19 May
£6 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Fri 24 May
£6 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£6 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Someone Else’s Shoes
TrailBlaze Theatre presents an immersive and interactive theatre event which take the audience on a journey through Brighton.
Sun 19 May
£6 (£5) / 01273 917272
Fri 24 May
£6 (£5) / 01273 917272
Sun 26 May
£6 (£5) / 01273 917272
Stand-up for Labour
Brighton Labour Party presents four of the best comedians on the circuit providing laughs at the coalition government's expense. Two top speakers will also appear in this morale boosting night of laughs and topical humour, which raises money for the local Labour Party. Suitable for ages 16+.
Sat 25 May
£14 (£9) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Stand-Up For Labour
Topical and political satire from Arnold Brown, Clare Summerskill, Joe Wells and Manos Kanellos, plus guest speakers John McDonnell MP and Steve Bassam.
Sat 25 May
£14 (£9) / 01273 917272
STELLA
A story of time and space: two brilliant astronomers, Jessica Bell from the C21st and Caroline Herschel from the C18th look up at the same night sky and find themselves colliding in their search for understanding. Each woman can precisely map her position in the universe yet she struggles to find her place in the world.
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
Stella
Take The Space presents a story of Time and Space: two women astronomers, Jessica Bell from the 21st century and Caroline Herschel from the 18th look up at the same night sky and find themselves colliding in their search for understanding.
Wed 29 May
£12 (£10) / 01273 917272
- 20:00 The Old Market Stella
Thu 30 May
£12 (£10) / 01273 917272
- 20:00 The Old Market Stella
Varmints: Travelling Light (Over 7s)
A dance and theatre show based on Helen Ward and Marc Craste's book about a creature's struggle to preserve a world.
Tue 21 May
£9 (Children £6; £25) / 01273 709709
Wed 22 May
£9 (Children £6; £25) / 01273 709709







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