New Brighton Burlesque Night Will Take You Back To The 1940s: WIN Tickets!

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New Brighton burlesque night, The Black Market is set to bring a touch of 1940s charm, cocktails and canapes to Hove’s Old Market Theatre this Saturday 17th September. Hear more about what to expect on the night, discover the story behind the brand, and get to know local founder, Romy Alford – plus, don’t miss your chance to win a pair of free tickets to the show!

Launching later this month, new Brighton burlesque night, The Black Market will bring a touch of 1940s vintage glamour to Hove’s Old Market Theatre on Upper Market Street.

What to expect from The Black Market’s new Brighton burlesque night

On Saturday 17th September from 6.30pm until 11pm (with doors opening from 6.30pm for cocktail hour), The Black Market will host an exciting evening of 1940s-inspired performances from local burlesque, drag and cabaret artists (pictured above) and performers, alongside handcrafted cocktails provided by Brighton-based Mixology Group, made using locally distilled liquors from G&H Spirits and South Saxon Spirits; and homemade vegan, allergen-free and zero waste canapés prepared by The Black Market’s Founder, Romy Alford.

After the event, an exclusive after party will take place at The Plotting Parlour in nearby Kemp Town.

Book tickets

Tickets start from just £40 per person for a silver package, including a cocktail upon arrival and a chance to win six tickets to the after party. If you’re part of a group of at least six people, you can book a Gold VIP package for £360 per table, including a bottle of wine from Bee Tree Vineyard in nearby Ditchling, burlesque accessories, VIP room with canapés made by Romy, cocktails upon arrival, an opportunity to meet-and-greet the performers, and twice the chance to win tickets to the after party at Plotting Parlous.

Following on from this, The Black Market have another event scheduled for Friday 2nd December. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest event updates!

The story behind The Black Market

The Black Market was set up by local chef and burlesque fan, Romy Alford in 2021 as a platform through which to sell her homemade vegan, zero-waste chutneys, jams, preserves, cereal toppers and breakfast hampers at local festivals and markets, and through her online shop.

Now, the business is expanding as a new Brighton-based burlesque night showcasing premier local performers and artists, with an online bespoke burlesque event booking platform set to follow.

The business takes both its name, and its inspiration, from the underground, ‘black’ markets of World War Two, which sprang up and brought communities together to shop for items that weren’t available in mainstream markets.

Dedicated to supporting local businesses and economy, all products made, or sold by The Black Market, are 100% allergen-free, handmade and sourced from local farmers, producers and artisan makers.

Wherever possible, goods sourced will be seasonal and sustainable (in keeping with the World War Two ‘Dig For Victory’ slogan) and, in line with the concept of ‘Make Do & Mend’, all food served at The Black Market’s events will be prepared according to a zero-waste policy, with an eco-friendly, recyclable packaging policy in place.

Furthermore, to recognise and reward the efforts of local service men and women throughout history, The Black Market will be offering discounts to those working in the public services or armed forces.

Meet The Black Market’s Founder, Romy Alford

Based in Brighton, Romy Alford is a local chef and burlesque fan with a passion for the vintage glamour of the 1940s, and the World War Two era.

Keen to develop an open, friendly space for Brighton’s burlesque and LGBTQIA2S+ communities to gather and socialise in, Romy aims to showcase the very best burlesque performers and cabaret artists the industry has to offer, while also providing a means for new, aspiring individuals to break into the scene.

Committed to providing top-quality vegan, plant-based food made with care using artisan ingredients sourced from local independent suppliers, her menus are led by her passion for the World War II era, with well-known wartime slogans like, ‘Made Do and Mend’ and ‘Dig For Victory’ inspiring her use of seasonal, sustainable and staple ingredients and her commitment to minimising food waste.

Stay in the loop about Brighton’s newest burlesque night

Tickets to The Black Market’s burlesque night in Brighton on 17th September are selling fast!

Romy is currently developing The Black Market’s bespoke burlesque event bookings platform, which will enable burlesque fans throughout the UK to book their own bespoke burlesque events, choosing everything from which burlesque (or drag, or cabaret) artist will be performing, to what kind of food and drink will be served on the night. If you’re looking to book a burlesque event and can’t wait for the platform to launch, get in touch with Romy directly to put some plans into place!

WIN a pair of tickets to The Black Market’s burlesque night in Brighton on 17th September

How do you fancy getting your hands on a free pair of tickets to The Black Market’s burlesque evening at the Old Market Theatre this Saturday 17th September?

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