The Old Market
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- Opening times Open in–person for events only, phones open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm.
- Seasonal times Closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 Jan.
- Website www.theoldmarket.com
Adam Rowe: What’s Wrong With Me?
CKP and InterTalent Group Present
Brand-new hour of opinionated, no holds barred stand-up from Liverpool Comedian of the Year Winner, English Comedian of the Year Finalist and Dave’s Best Joke of the Fringe Winner 2018. At 27 years of age, Adam is supposed to be in the prime of his life, which is a truly terrifying thought. Is this really as good as it’s going to get? It’s all down hill from here? Not if he’s got anything to do with it. ★★★★★ (Herald). ★★★★★ (Entertainment-Focus.com). ★★★★ (Telegraph). ★★★★ (Scotsman). ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk). ★★★★ (TheWeeReview.co.uk). ★★★★ (ShortCom.co.uk). ★★★★ (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).
Strong Language/Swearing
Age category: 16+
Fri 10 Nov
£22.50
Aqualung
After recently unveiling the new song ‘Fool’, the return of Aqualung gathers pace with the confirmation of headline shows.
Hales is currently putting the finishing touches on a new Aqualung album, which will be his first since the release of ‘10 Futures’ in 2015. He recently shared the new song ‘Fool’, which demonstrated that his flair for heart-wrenching, beautifully melodic slow-burners remains as strong as ever. Hales says, “A few years ago on a sunny morning I found myself writing a very Elton-y piece of music. I liked it and I made a voice note of it. I called the voice note ‘Elton’. A bit later I sent ‘Elton’ to my brother Ben and he wrote some lovely words and ‘Elton’ became ‘Fool’. And a bit after that we made a recording of it, along with a few other piano-y, meandering, grown-up songs that squished all together and turned into a new Aqualung album.” Expect to hear more new music from the new album soon.
Age Guidance: 16+, Under 18 Accompanied by an adult.
Mon 20 Nov
£22
Baga Chipz
Gilded Balloon and Klub Kidz
RuPauls Drag Race UK and RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World finalist, fan-favorite Baga Chipz has finally had time to put together her first ever one-woman show. Baga is bringing you a full 60-minute show of laugh-out-loud comedy and some camp cabaret as she goes through her life as a Material Girl. Expect production, dancers and an evening with Baga Chipz to make you feel much betta!
Age category: 14+
Tue 31 Oct
£26–£38
Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster
Solo again, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show. As well as venturing into the audience to offer his unique spirit readings, Clinton Baptiste comes armed with more tales from his extraordinary childhood; exposing himself in ways you could never imagine -the family that shaped him, the narrow minded who doubted him and the lovers that left him. He regales us with stories of his recent work on a cruise ship, his spirit readings round the UK and not to mention the day to day life with his Greenlandic spirit guide, Taruak.
Brace yourselves - Clinton will prove his mystical ability once and for all. This time, he guarantees you WILL believe!
No actual money back if you don’t. It’s not really a legal ‘guarantee’ as such. Look, it’s just an expression, okay?
Laugh, gasp, scream your head off…but whatever you do….strap in and hold tight as Clinton takes you on a rip-roaring ride through the twists and turns of his heady life.
Thu 2 May
Damian Lewis
Damian has played the classical guitar since he was 13-years-old. Quickly though, suspecting that he might be the “Second Elvis,” he graduated to the steel string acoustic so that he could sing Elvis in the mirror without fear of interruption. Busking in London and continental Europe through his early twenties, the rent money started coming in from acting and the guitar was parked up as a hobby until the time of CoVid lockdown and quarantine. The busking experience has stayed with Damian ever since and is reflected in his debut album.
Meeting with various London-based musicians, including Giacomo Smith, Damian wrote songs and found himself in the recording studio cutting tracks that will be released on his debut album titled, “Mission Creep.” The album will be out June 16, 2023. His band of five with jazz roots has a bluesy sound and the album is described as a thoughtful collection of rootsy, rock and jazz-tinged songs that reveal a deep love of music and a deep need to communicate.
Fri 29 Sep
£28
Geoff Norcott
Controversial comedian known for his conservative politics, as seen on Question Time and Mock the Week.
Sat 14 Oct
£17.50
John Kearns: The Varnishing Days
The only ever winner of both the Best Show and Best Newcomer Edinburgh Comedy Awards presents his latest show.
Thu 19 Oct
£18.80
Sat 4 May
£22.72
Lovejoy
A rambunctious indie pop band with a humorous bent, England's Lovejoy is led by Wilbur Soot, a popular internet personality, game streamer, and musician. The band debuted in 2021 with the EPs Are You Alright? and Pebble Brain, the latter of which enjoyed chart success throughout the U.K. and Europe.
Fri 27 Oct
Sold out
The Maker's Fair
The Maker’s Fair is a contemporary artist and designer fair situated in Brighton, Hove and surrounding areas. Each fair is curated to offer a wide range of different artistic practices including Printmaking, Painting, Textiles, Jewellery, Sculpture, Leatherwork & handmade clothing.
Sat 25 Nov
Free
Sun 26 Nov
Free
MC Hammersmith: Straight Outta Brompton
MC Hammersmith
MC Hammersmith is the world's leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class west London. He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2023! You'll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his jokes and the stability of his upbringing. Jaw-dropping, hilarious, utterly unbelievable. He is also known as Will Naameh, the skinny posh one from Spontaneous Potter. ‘Stomach-achingly funny raps' ★★★★★ (EdFringeReview.com). Tour support for Jason Manford and John Bishop. 20 million views online. Scottish Comedy Award winner.
Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 16+
Sun 28 Apr
£15
Nick Cope
Nick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.
He has an incredible fan base from all over the UK which has grown immeasurably over the last couple of years due to the phenomenal success of his CBeebies show Nick Cope’s Popcast.
Nick has a way of reaching into people’s hearts with songs of the everyday, igniting children’s imagination in an organic, unpatronising, educational and fun way.
The show appeals to children and adults alike. If you haven’t heard his songs or seen his show before, come along and find out what you’ve been missing.
“Nick is a natural entertainer, clearly loves performing for children …. A brilliant show” - Edinburgh Reporter
Tue 24 Oct
Oedipus Electronica
This radical reinvention of the myth by Pecho Mama is a powerhouse production for our times, telling Jocasta's story, and marrying Londons domestic grit with searing live electronica.
Wed 15 Nov
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Thu 16 Nov
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Fri 17 Nov
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Sat 18 Nov
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Reuben Kaye
Australia's favourite comedian Reuben Kaye is back to tear the world apart and put it back together. Backed by a full band, this show is guaranteed to have you on your feet screaming or bent over in hysterics.
Sat 28 Oct
£25
Smoove & Turrell Jalapeno Bop
Witnessing a Smoove & Turrell show is always an awe-inspiring experience. With their unique blend of northern funk and soul, they have garnered a cult-hero status across seven impressive albums. Drawing influences from funk, soul and disco through to electronica and house (including their chart-topping album 'Stratos Bleu') they deliver a heartfelt, dance-inducing, and soulful live band performance that always packs a punch.
Sat 2 Dec
£25
Vidura BR: French Kiss Tunnel
Vidura BR is a Sri Lankan comedian, writer, and director based in London, via Malaysia and Berlin. His dead-pan style puts audiences at ease while challenging conventional wisdom with a unique tone that is often irreverent, at times poignant, and always hysterical.
Vidura’s got a new show. It’s about love and relationships and such. He does songs now too, please forgive him.
Fri 1 Mar
£17.50
Gigs, theatre, comedy, dance, events and so much more! The Old Market (also known as TOM) is a dynamic cultural venue just outside the city centre.
TOMs main space is a 200-500 capacity room with the flexibility to showcase everything from rock bands to exciting new theatre or cabaret. TOM is also home to production facilities and art and photography galleries. TOMs bar, open on all main event nights, also hosts its own entertainment from DJs to live music and comedy.
Discover TOM, and take time to enjoy this enchanting cultural space.
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