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WHAT’S ON

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M-Othering
May
30
to 31 May
Dance / Circus

M-Othering

  • Fri, 30 May 2025 7:30 pm 19:30 Sat, 31 May 2025 3:30 pm 15:30
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LIMITED AVAILABILITY. A fiercely physical, comedic and moving new live dance work, performed by an intergenerational cast of women and girls aged 11-76. Part of Reigning Women.

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Wham Jam Thank You Ma'am and The Choir With No Name: A Quire Night In
Jun
5
7:30 pm19:30
Music

Wham Jam Thank You Ma'am and The Choir With No Name: A Quire Night In

  • Thursday 5 June 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:15 pm 19:30 21:15
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An uplifting night of double choral joyousness from Wham Jam Thank You Ma’am community choir and The Choir With No Name to bring a spring to your step!

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Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story - with special guest Kate Butch
Jun
7
7:30 pm19:30
Comedy, Theatre

Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story - with special guest Kate Butch

  • Saturday 7 June 2025
  • 7:30 pm 8:40 pm 19:30 20:40
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Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know this story of Diana? We very much doubt it. Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of her extraordinary life.

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Simon Evans: Have We Met?
Jun
13
7:30 pm19:30
Comedy

Simon Evans: Have We Met?

  • Friday 13 June 2025
  • 7:30 pm 10:00 pm 19:30 22:00
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LIMITED AVAILABILITY. Drawing on Joyce, Proust and the career of Philip Schofield to make sense of his own tangled past and possible future, Evans skilfully weaves comedy, pathos and narrowly averted cancellation into an unforgettable two hours of unique entertainment.

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Trygve Wakenshaw: Silly Little Things
Jun
19
7:30 pm19:30
Comedy, Theatre

Trygve Wakenshaw: Silly Little Things

  • Thursday 19 June 2025
  • 7:30 pm 8:45 pm 19:30 20:45
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Light and silly, absurd and Dada, and a sort of autobiographical, introspective look at all the silly little things that can make or break a friendship.

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Jam Tarts Indie Choir: A Midsummer Night's Scream
Jun
21
7:30 pm19:30
Music

Jam Tarts Indie Choir: A Midsummer Night's Scream

  • Saturday 21 June 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • The Old Market (map)
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Jam Tarts indie choir perform unique and shimmering arrangements of songs by Blur, Suede, Idles, The Cure, Cocteau Twins and more.

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Project Female presents: Class of 25
Jun
29
3:30 pm15:30
Dance / Circus

Project Female presents: Class of 25

  • Sunday 29 June 2025
  • 3:30 pm 7:00 pm 15:30 19:00
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Join Project Female for an incredible and eclectic showcase of their dance classes and groups this June for their end of year show: Class of 25.

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CTD x THE STUDIO
Jul
3
7:00 pm19:00
Dance / Circus

CTD x THE STUDIO

  • Thursday 3 July 2025
  • 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 19:00 20:30
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

With a reputation for providing excellent dance education, Ceyda Tanc Dance presents a mixed bill of works featuring their talented young dancers from the classes and courses based at The Studio.

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Smikle Dance Studio: ORIGINS Dance Festival 2025
Jul
5
to 6 Jul
Dance / Circus

Smikle Dance Studio: ORIGINS Dance Festival 2025

  • Sat, 5 Jul 2025 7:30 pm 19:30 Sun, 6 Jul 2025 4:30 pm 16:30
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A vibrant celebration of dance and creativity, featuring the brilliant Smikle Youth Dance (SYD), Smikle Kids Academy, alongside a cast of talented community dancers from Brighton & Hove. 

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Forró À Beira Mar Festival
Jul
11
to 12 Jul
Dance / Circus

Forró À Beira Mar Festival

  • Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:30 pm 12:30 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:59 pm 23:59
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Experience the timeless beauty and energy of a two-day festival dedicated to Forró, the beloved traditional Brazilian partner dance.

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KLH Dance Summer Showcase 2025
Jul
13
6:00 pm18:00
Dance / Circus

KLH Dance Summer Showcase 2025

  • Sunday 13 July 2025
  • 6:00 pm 8:25 pm 18:00 20:25
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Come and celebrate the wonderful work of the young dancers of KLH Dance, featuring performances from the adorable Minis all the way through to the stunning Elite Performance Squad.

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Club Life
Jul
17
to 20 Jul
Cabaret / Club, Theatre

Club Life

  • Thu, 17 Jul 2025 7:30 pm 19:30 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 3:00 pm 15:00
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The Fringe-First-winning triple-Offie-nominated club/theatre experience comes to Brighton! Join Lemon Jelly’s Fred Deakin on an immersive joyride through his 80s/90s clubland adventures. Taking place In The Box.

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I'm ADHD! No You're Not - Live! and Unleashed
Sept
16
7:30 pm19:30
Podcast

I'm ADHD! No You're Not - Live! and Unleashed

  • Tuesday 16 September 2025
  • 7:30 pm 10:00 pm 19:30 22:00
  • The Old Market (map)
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SOLD OUT. Join BAFTA award-winning comedian Paul Whitehouse and his wife, Dr. Mine Conkbayir MBE, as they explore the experience of ADHD with celebrity guest Angela Barnes.

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Luke Morley
Sept
17
7:00 pm19:00
Music

Luke Morley

  • Wednesday 17 September 2025
  • 7:00 pm 10:30 pm 19:00 22:30
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Best known as lead guitarist and co-founder of Thunder, British musician Luke Morley has also had a successful side career, either as a member of the Union or releasing his own solo work. 

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Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango
Sept
19
7:30 pm19:30
Comedy

Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango

  • Friday 19 September 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:20 pm 19:30 21:20
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man is the image of the ideal male form. Marcus’ Vitruvian Mango is the same, but sweeter, softer, seasonally available and, when ripe, delicately perfumed.

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Stick Man
Sept
25
to 28 Sept
Family

Stick Man

  • Thu, 25 Sept 2025 10:30 am 10:30 Sun, 28 Sept 2025 3:30 pm 15:30
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Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!

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Chris Difford
Sept
30
7:30 pm19:30
Music

Chris Difford

  • Tuesday 30 September 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of our venue heroes and an all-round good egg, Chris Difford returns to TOM this September as part of his Not Only… But Also tour - featuring a bit of stand up, with a bit of sit down.

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Jason Byrne: Head In The Clouds
Oct
4
7:30 pm19:30
Comedy

Jason Byrne: Head In The Clouds

  • Saturday 4 October 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

LIMITED AVAILABILITY. It’s laughter at its highest, as we watch Jason pull magic from his cloudy head down onto the stage.

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Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does The Maths
Oct
9
7:30 pm19:30
Comedy

Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does The Maths

  • Thursday 9 October 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:20 pm 19:30 21:20
  • The Old Market (map)
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Come watch Matt Parker do the maths. (Every audience member will get some free maths.)

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Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America
Oct
11
8:00 pm20:00
Comedy

Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America

  • Saturday 11 October 2025
  • 8:00 pm 9:50 pm 20:00 21:50
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The four-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns to TOM for the first time in eight years with his latest show.

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Nick Cope's Family Show: I've Lost My Bobble Hat!
Oct
12
11:00 am11:00
Family

Nick Cope's Family Show: I've Lost My Bobble Hat!

  • Sunday 12 October 2025
  • 11:00 am 2:00 pm 11:00 14:00
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

LIMITED AVAILABILITY. Help Nick find his beloved bobble hat in this fun-filled musical hour with all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.

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Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 - There's No Bloke Without Fire
Oct
19
8:00 pm20:00
Comedy

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 - There's No Bloke Without Fire

  • Sunday 19 October 2025
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
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  • Google Calendar ICS

This is Geoff’s first tour under a Labour government, so he’s got plenty to get off his chest!

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Rich Hall: Chin Music
Oct
24
8:00 pm20:00
Comedy

Rich Hall: Chin Music

  • Friday 24 October 2025
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy.

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Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet
Oct
26
7:30 pm19:30
Theatre, Comedy

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare: Hamlet

  • Sunday 26 October 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® have toured the world, won numerous awards, and survived a zero-star review in The Times. Now they celebrate 15 years on the wagon with one of the Bard’s most popular tragedies.

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Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death
Nov
7
7:30 pm19:30
Comedy

Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death

  • Friday 7 November 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is making his TOM debut after sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, his European Tour, and his hit New York Soho Theatre run.

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MC Grammar: Books, Beats and Barz
Nov
8
1:30 pm13:30
Family

MC Grammar: Books, Beats and Barz

  • Saturday 8 November 2025
  • 1:30 pm 2:30 pm 13:30 14:30
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Multi-award-winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador MC Grammar is BACK!

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Kae Kurd: What's O'Kurd
Nov
14
8:00 pm20:00
Comedy

Kae Kurd: What's O'Kurd

  • Friday 14 November 2025
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The stand-up sensation and social media star returns to TOM with his highly anticipated brand-new tour.

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Hollie McNish: Brand New Book Tour!
Nov
15
7:30 pm19:30
Spoken Word

Hollie McNish: Brand New Book Tour!

  • Saturday 15 November 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT. TOM favourite Hollie is back, and reading from her brand-new collection about love, loss, wolves and warm morning croissants.

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Declan O'Rourke: Since Kyabram 20th Anniversary + Guests
Nov
25
7:00 pm19:00
Music

Declan O'Rourke: Since Kyabram 20th Anniversary + Guests

  • Tuesday 25 November 2025
  • 7:00 pm 10:30 pm 19:00 22:30
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrating 20 years since the release of his debut album.

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Daniel Martinez: Art of Andalucia | Flamenco Dance
Nov
26
7:30 pm19:30
Music

Daniel Martinez: Art of Andalucia | Flamenco Dance

  • Wednesday 26 November 2025
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
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  • Google Calendar ICS

A celebration of flamenco dance, a vibrant journey into the heart of Andalucia, where the tradition and passion of flamenco are brought to life through stunning choreography and powerful performances.

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Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars
Nov
28
8:00 pm20:00
Comedy

Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars

  • Friday 28 November 2025
  • 8:00 pm 9:50 pm 20:00 21:50
  • The Old Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show.

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Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were
Jan
24
7:30 pm19:30
Comedy

Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were

  • Saturday 24 January 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:20 pm 19:30 21:20
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A barnstorming new stand-up show about where we are and where we’re going.

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