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by Steve PlattsWhat makes a city? Is it its history? Its

architecture? Its location? No doubt the film-makers behind Beach Party Animal would argue it is its people.

Set over 24 hours on Brighton beach, this 20 minute short film serves as a portrait of, well, you! That is to say anyone who lives in or visits the fair city of Brighton.

Showing throughout May at The Old Market, this self-titled ‘choreo-mentary’ is intended by its creators, Liz Aggiss and Joe Murray, to be a vision of British eccentricity and Brighton beach life. The unsuspecting public take centre stage alongside a whole host of seamlessly integrated dancers and actors while

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“a puppet who knows he’s a puppet and knows that he is stuck on a table, that’s his existential crisis”

once more unto the

beach!

long distance cameras capture the most private of public moments. All set to the inspired, original soundtrack by Alan Boorman, these moments serve to elevate everyday life to high art and very often, drop it down to low comedy with fantastic effect.

The film’s seaside theme extends beyond the screen as viewers are invited to pull up a deckchair and take in the artwork of Lou McCurdy, known for her sculptures reconstructed from

flotsam found on Brighton Beach. Those who’d like to make the most of the premise may want to take the opportunity to don their swimming gear and give a sneak preview of the beach body they’ve been working on all winter.

Whether or not you take that plunge, Beach Party Animal is your chance to experience the city you know in a whole new light. And who knows, you may even see yourself amongst the cast!Beach Party Animal. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 May (Weekends). 14:00 to 19:30 every half hour. TOM - The Old Market. Free.

...because we do like to dance beside the seaside

“a vision of British eccentricity and Brighton beach life.”

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How did Laughtermarket come about?Sami: We were already running our own individual comedy nights and some crazy fool suggested we run a night together..Rue: Yeah, that was me.What can people expect when they come to Laughtermarket?S: Tears! …of laughter obviously. We did have one quite famous act start breaking things once - the audience loved it but my buttocks were clenched tight thinking about the bill we might get landed with. There is also a bar about 30ft long* at which you cannot help but get served! We have well known acts performing alongside brand spanking new comics making a name for themselves. Oh and David Bowie** usually sings in the interval.R: A friendly crowd made up of the decent, salt-of-the-earth web designers from Hove.How did you come up with the name?S: You laugh, its cheap. It’s a laughtermarket!

“A friendly crowd made up of the decent, salt-of-the-earth web designers from Hove”

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How do you find the talent for each show and what do you look for?S: As gigging comics ourselves we work with these geniuses in different clubs around the country then poach the acts for our amusement.Laughtermarket as it stands is only £1.50, how do you go about deciding where to pitch the price for a comedy evening?R: It’s calculated by taking the amazingness of the night then dividing it by a hundred.S: Are you saying the night is 1500% pure genius?R: YesS: We may not understand percentages but it’s a f***ing excellent comedy night!Given a choice of any comedians (alive or dead) what would be your

perfect ‘fantasy’ line up?S : Ava Vidal, Seann Walsh, Phil Kay…R: …but they’ve already played at The Laughtermarket! Personally, I’d like to have a bunch of dead ones, still dead.Lastly, what’s the best/most unusual joke you’ve heard at Laughtermarket?R: Darren Maskell said something pretty funny when his chainsaw wouldn’t work.Laughtermarket. Thursday 10 May, 19:30 (& monthly). TOM - The Old Market. May lineup: AVA VIDALWith: Luisa Omielan, Tim Fusciardi, Mike Cox, Will Allen, Dan Chatfield, Pete Armstrong.MC: Sami Stone.* & ** Facts unsupported by any actual evidence, Ed.

We talk to Rue Barratt and Sami Stone, co-hosts of the soon-to-be-legendary new comedy night, Laughtermarket. (£1.50 entry!)

Got something to share? Insider tips? Fascinating find? Let us know: info@theoldmarket.comEditor: Steve Platts | Production: Will Sawney

by Laura Jackson“We have taken the idea of

commercially viable theatre, and turned it completely on its head,” says Rachel Blackman, founder of Stillpoint Theatre Company. She is referring to The Department of Unreliable

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“Our aim is that the audience member enjoy themselves. We don’t ask that they be the performer. We will do all the work, they just have to play along.”

“Of course,” adds Emma, “if they want to take a more active role then that’s great, because then we’re able to build the show around their contribution. But, really, all we ask of them is that they say ‘yes’!”

It must be challenging, I suggest, to have to think on your feet and respond to your audience. “Yes, but its also great fun,” says Rachel, with a glint in her eye. She’s clearly unafraid of the challenge. “We do, of course, have some possible scenarios worked out beforehand. But how the show develops is totally dependent upon who walks in, and who sits down in the chair opposite us. That’s the real mischief of it”.

First performed at last year’s White Night Festival, and back by popular demand, this micro theatre project promises to leave you elated. The Department of Unreliable Memoirs. 09, 16-17, 23-24 May 2012. 10 min performances from 14:00 - 23:00. £5.00. TOM - The Old Market.

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“it’s ten minutes with two actors and one audience member”Memoirs, which is set to make its Brighton Fringe debut at The Old Market this week.

Dreamt up by Rachel, and developed in collaboration with theatre-maker and self-proclaimed “cheerer-upper” Emma Kilby, the cast of this theatre project outnumbers its audience. “Its ten minutes with two actors and one audience member,” says Rachel. “It’s not commercially viable, but it’s great fun.”

The piece is set in a government department that, unbeknown to two of its employees, actually closed down long ago. It will be performed down in the basement dressing rooms of The Old Market. “It’s a perfect setting,” says Emma. “Hidden away down here you really get the sense that this government department has been totally forgotten.”

As each new audience member enters the Kafka-esque back office, Rachel and Emma work with them to retrieve their forgotten memories.

@TOMvenue@RobOrchard Have I said how much I love #Brighton in May? Best place in the world to be - @GreatEscapeFest @brightonfringe @brightfest @artist-shouses

@broadwaybabycom Review: The Table - New and Improved!: Puppetry of the Perfect... ***** #BrightonFringe

@edanaming Whoever thought up #brightonfestival & #brightonfringe should be the next queen. Our little city is abuzz with excitement. Love! #brighton

@chris_mayo Sorry for all the @brightonfringe plugs, I just know that if no-one comes to my show, I will spend all weekend on the Waltzers.

@NioneMeakin @brightonfringe If you see a show you think should win an Argus Angel, text ANGEL and details to 80360 or Tweet name & #argusangel.#brighton

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18:00 | post-roast comedy previews | £5.00 inc. Pint

18:00 - LATE | tom’s bar open 13:40 | the book show with mariella frostrup (SKY Arts)

16:40 | the book show with mariella frostrup (SKY Arts)14:00 - 20:00 | beach party animal | free film screening

14:00 - 20:00 | beach party animal | free film screening

14:00 - 17:00 (every 15min) | department of unreliable memoirs

14:00 - 17:00 (every 15min) | department of unreliable memoirs

19:00 | miniclick photography talks | £4.00 (£3.00)

19:00 | laughermarket with Ava Vidal | £1.5020:00 - 23:00 (every 15min) | department of unreliable memoirs

20:00 - 23:00 (every 15min) | department of unreliable memoirs

20:00 - 23:00 (every 15min) | department of unreliable memoirs

14:30 | james campbell’s comedy 4 kids | 6+ | £7.0019:00 | naive dance masterclass + Q&A | £10:00 (£8.50)

20:00 | nick pynn with kate daisy grant | £8:50 (£7.00)

14:00 | kid carpet and the noisy animals | £8.00 (£6.00)

11:00 | kid carpet and the noisy animals | £8.00 (£6.00)

20:00 | iron book scrapers’ speakeasy | £12.00 (£10.00)

20:00 | where i’m calling from poetry night | FREE

18:00 - LATE | tom’s bar open

14:00 - 20:00 | beach party animal | free film screening

14:00 - 20:00 | beach party animal | free film screening

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14:00 | kid carpet and the noisy animals | £8.00 (£6.00)

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