Hull Truck Theatre are extremely proud to continue celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, presenting A Christmas Carol in association with Leeds Playhouse. In this interview, Deaf actor Adam Bassett (Bob Cratchit) and deaf actor Emma Prendergast (Mrs Crachit) talk about how rehearsals are going for A Christmas Carol. Discover who inspired them to act when growing up and learn how the cast communicate with each other using British Sign Language (BSL).
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CIRQUE: The Greatest Show comes to Hull
Roll up… roll up and step into the light where musical theatre meets circus as CIRQUE: The Greatest Show comes to Hull New Theatre on 17 February 2023.
Continue readingConcrete Youth announces the trial of a new signing and sensory programme
Concrete Youth is delighted to announce the trial of Signing with Suki – a new project that will incorporate signing, singing and sensory play for young people with learning disabilities.
Continue readingWorld-renowned company bring Yorkshire trained dancers to Hull New Theatre for a circus adventure
The very best of Yorkshire dance talent will be showcased when the internationally acclaimed Motionhouse bring Nobody: A Dance Circus Adventure to Hull New Theatre later this month.
Continue readingHull Philharmonic welcomes first guest conductor of the season
Following an emotional performance in May that saw Musical Director Andrew Penny MBE hand over the baton after 40 years at the helm, Hull Philharmonic Orchestra is all set to welcome the first of three guest conductors for its new season.
Continue readingAn interview with Director Sameena Hussain on A Christmas Carol at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre are extremely proud to continue celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, presenting A Christmas Carol in association with Leeds Playhouse. In this interview, Director Sameena Hussain shares her inspiration behind the story and why this show might be different to any other version of the classic tale.
Continue readingNick Harper to perform at Wrecking Ball Arts Centre
After a string of eclectic, theatrical projects – exploring swinging ’60s London (58 Fordwych Rd); 19th century fantasy literature and 1980s West Country romance (Phantastes) and an epic poem lost in time (A Wiltshire Tale), Nick is back, how nature intended: One voice. One guitar.
Continue reading“Rip down” wanted posters pleads Robin Hood: Prince of Thorngumbald
Outlaw Robin Hood has appealed to children in Hull to protect him from the Sheriff of Cottingham by ripping down wanted posters bearing his portrait.
Continue readingRisky Cities to hold free cultural event
The Risky Cities team would like to invite you to Flow of Words, a free sharing of five new artistic responses to flood resilience stories and creative writing produced by communities around Preston Road in Hull.
Continue readingShakers Under New Management by John Godber and Jane Thornton comes to Hull Truck this November
After the huge critical success of Teechers Leavers ’22 for Hull Truck’s 50th anniversary, John Godber OBE has teamed up with writing partner, newly honoured D.Litt from Hull University, Jane Thornton to revise their 1985 hit play Shakers, which has been performed around the world.
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