Award-winning Hull theatre company Middle Child have today announced their artistic programme for the year ahead, featuring a national tour and London transfer of a new play, the return of panto, two scratch nights showcasing work by three new writers and extensive development opportunities.
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Q&A with playwright Josh Overton on The Houses Are Sinking (And the Adults Don’t Care) at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre’s Young Creators have been working with playwright Josh Overton (Faustus and Dungeons & Dragons: The Unofficial Adventure), and director Tom Saunders (Midsummer Night’s Dream and Jack, Mum & The Beanstalk) to create a play based on the opinions, ideas and voices of the group.
Continue reading‘Under Milk Wood’ announced as East Riding Theatre’s spring production
East Riding Theatre is thrilled to announce that its spring production will be Under Milk Wood, written by Dylan Thomas and directed by Richard Avery. This true to life, hilarious play is sure to have you yo-yoing between tears of laughter and tears of emotion.
Continue readingTheatre review: Mumsy
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Mumsy at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingThe Rocky Horror Show celebrates 50 years at Hull New Theatre
Cult classic The Rocky Horror Show returns to Hull New Theatre from 9 – 14 October celebrating 50 years on stage.
Continue readingArtworks created by dementia group will pack a punchline at new exhibition
Works of art created by people living with dementia will be showcased at an event in Hull to raise awareness of the condition and to promote understanding of its impact on the senses – including humour.
Continue readingHumber Speculative Fiction presents an Evening with Stairwell Books
After a successful open mic night in February, Humber Speculative Fiction will host an evening with York Independent Publisher Stairwell Books.
Continue readingBouncers by John Godber returns to Hull Truck in April
Yorkshire touring theatre company, the John Godber Company, is delighted to be bringing John Godber’s iconic Yorkshire play Bouncers back to Hull Truck Theatre this April.
Continue readingNew John Godber Comedy ‘Living on Fresh Air’ touring this spring
The John Godber Company are touring a brand new hilarious John Godber comedy ‘Living on Fresh Air’ across the North this Spring, starting at the East Riding Theatre before visiting Harrogate theatre, The Stephen Joseph Theatre and Theatre Royal Wakefield.
Continue readingDrag king cabaret-inspired play to premiere in Hull
A drag king-cabaret inspired play about Victorian superstar artist Elizabeth Thompson will have its world premiere at Hull Truck Theatre in May.
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