Buckle up and fasten those seatbelts for a high speed, full throttle evening with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner at Hull City Hall next year.
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A camp, chaotic and immersive Halloween night out this October
The previously sold-out experience returns this Halloween, The Night of The Werewolves Live, a deliciously camp, chaotic and immersive dining experience theatre show that’ll leave you screaming with laughter – and maybe a touch of terror.
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A brand new horror-themed audio walk comes to Hull
Hull-based theatre company 1UPSTARTS will shortly be launching their brand new interactive horror audiowalk ‘Curioptica’, launching at 10am on Saturday 19 October from the Welcome Information Centre in Paragon Station.
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NOT the BBC Panto comes to Hull City Hall
Get ready for an unforgettable family experience as the enchanting pantomime Robinson Crusoe comes to Hull and Bridlington, featuring beloved current and former BBC presenters and staff.
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New John Godber play celebrates ten years of the East Riding Theatre
This autumn, internationally renowned playwright John Godber is bringing his brand new play ‘The Highwayman’ to East Riding Theatre from 25 October – 9 November as part of a celebration of ten years of the theatre in Beverley.
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Frankenstein at Hull Truck Theatre
Seán Aydon’s acclaimed adaption of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein will begin a second major UK theatre tour this autumn, playing at Hull Truck Theatre from Tue 22 – Sat 26 October.
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Val Wood Trail – A literary journey through Beverley’s historic heart
Beverley, a town steeped in history, now offers a new way to explore its storied streets through the lens of beloved author, Val Wood. The recently launched Val Wood Trail, inspired by her novel Four Sisters, invites fans of historical fiction and curious visitors alike to embark on a unique literary journey.
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Eternal Love: The Musical
Steve Steinman’s epic new original rock musical, Vampires Rock Eternal Love, embarks on a new beginning – with its nationwide tour set to gross £2m, prior to its London debut. It plays the Hull New Theatre on Friday 24 January 2025.
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From Hull to Hollywood
It has been three years since Hull’s first acting agency launched. “A lot has happened in three years,” says Tilly Miller, who founded the agency. “I always knew we had the talent here and the success of the agency really solidifies this.”
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New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Hull Theatres announces five fantastic shows on sale now.
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Hull backs the Headscarf Statue
Hull residents have voiced unanimous support for a statue in memory of the Headscarf Revolutionaries. A public consultation across the city funded by Hull Maritime shows residents are overwhelmingly in favour of a statue to honour the four Hull women – Lil Bilocca, Yvonne Blenkinsop, Christine Smallbone and Mary Denness.
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Coronation Street’s Christine Mackie revives her acclaimed play KIN for a North West Regional Tour
Coronation Street stalwarts Christine Mackie (Dr Susan Gaddas) and Sue Jenkins (Gloria Todd) reunite to take their acclaimed stage production of KIN back out on the road for 2024.
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Hull Truck Theatre and Hull Trains celebrate five years of successful partnership
Hull Truck Theatre and Hull Trains will once again partner to deliver a magical festive theatre experience for families in Hull and East Yorkshire with The Borrowers (Friday 29 November 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025).
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Freedom Festival 2024 – A cultural extravaganza in Hull
Hull is set to come alive with the vibrant sights and sounds of the Freedom Festival 2024, running from Wednesday 28 August to Sunday 1 September. Organised by the Freedom Festival Arts Trust, this year promises an extraordinary lineup of events and performances that celebrate the rich tapestry of human experiences through art and culture.
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Applications open for playwrights to create new work for Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2025
Middle Child are inviting playwrights with “a meaningful connection to Hull” to apply for one of seven paid commissions for Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2025.
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Back to Ours launches ‘Now That’s What I Call an Orchestra’ event
Get ready to experience a sweet symphony like no other! Back to Ours, a Hull-based Arts Council England NPO charity known for delivering unique arts and cultural experiences, is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new event: Now That’s What I Call an Orchestra.
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Hull Folk and Maritime Festival returns after five-year hiatus
The popular Hull Folk and Maritime Festival is set to make a long-awaited return this month after a five-year absence.
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Freedom Festival Arts Trust welcomes new leadership team members
Freedom Festival Arts Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Hargreaves as its new Festival Director and Karen Hall as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.
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University of Hull art exhibition takes no prisoners
Sketches, sculptures, paintings and even artwork using prison bedsheets as canvases – an exhibition at the University of Hull’s Brynmor Jones Library is set to challenge existing perceptions of prison life.
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Adventures abound as Hull New Theatre opens the doors to another world
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe comes to Hull New Theatre from 30 September – 4 October 2025.
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New shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Hull Theatres has announced two terrific shows that are now on sale.
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Summer events at Rainbow Community Garden
Rainbow Community Garden in Hull is running a jam-packed summer programme thanks to funding from Healthy Holidays and Hull City Council. Rainbow Community Garden was […]
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Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE! Six the Musical returns to Hull New Theatre
The crowning glory of the West End, Broadway and beyond, SIX the Musical, returns to Hull New Theatre from 3 – 7 June 2024 following two sell-out visits in 2021 and 2023.
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Hull Trains to offer free local travel for city’s biggest independent music festival
Hull Trains is proud to be supporting Hull’s biggest independent music festival, Humber Street Sesh, for a fifth time.
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Hull College dance students set to shine onstage at 2024 Hankook London E-Prix
Dance students at Hull College are gearing up for an electrifying performance at the highly anticipated 2024 Hankook London E-Prix – with none other than Craig David and Ella Henderson performing as the headline acts.
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Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival comes to the Fruit Market this weekend
The festival presents brand-new plays, workshops, industry talks and a keynote speech from the artistic director of the Royal Court.
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Calamity Jane at Hull Truck Theatre
Get ready for a wild and rowdy ride as NAPA returns to Hull Truck Theatre with their production of the iconic Doris Day musical “Calamity Jane”.
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Student Beth stars in Royal Opera House challenge
A student at Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has been recognised for her outstanding creativity in a high-profile competition run by the Royal Opera House.
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Freedom Festival celebrates the human experience
Freedom Festival Arts Trust is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Freedom Festival 2024, a spectacular celebration of arts, culture, and human experiences. With a series of captivating performances and events, this year’s festival promises to delight audiences in Hull and once again, Freedom On Tour in Bridlington.
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Beverley Puppet Festival – just one week to go!
It’s only a week to go until the start of Beverley Puppet Festival with a fantastic selection of ticketed and free shows for kids, teens, […]
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Theatre review: Guts! The Musical
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Guts! The Musical at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Big larks from the panto cast at the Big Marlarkey
Think it’s too early to talk about Christmas? Think again!
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Hull Trains partners with artistic sculpture trail to support local charity
Hull Trains is proud to be supporting a radical sculpture trail, which will see eye-catching six-foot tall rats placed across East Yorkshire, raising money for a local charity.
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Q&A with Maureen Lennon, writer of Guts! The Musical
Presented in partnership with Hull Maritime Museum, Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome audiences to the brand-new community production of Guts! The Musical (Saturday 29 June – Sunday 6 July).
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Volunteering opportunities available at July’s Beverley Puppet Festival
Career-developing volunteer positions for next month’s festival are open for applications.
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Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival reveals line-up
Middle Child have announced the full programme for Fresh Ink, a new annual playwriting festival coming to Hull’s Fruit Market on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.
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The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Hull City Hall in Classics Series
As part of its continued commitment to bring world-class performers to the city, Hull City Hall has announced the line up for its upcoming season of classical concerts and lunchtime organ showcases.
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There’s a ghost ‘pottering about’ in the house
That famous pottery scene from the ’90s hit film Ghost will be recreated live on stage when Ghost The Musical wheels into Hull New Theatre next year from 29 April to 3 May.
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HEY Volunteers achieve White Badge accreditation as museums guides
Free tours of the city’s museums by newly trained volunteer tour guides are now available.
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Art students pay tribute to the Headscarf Revolutionaries
Talented art students are busy creating a mural and poignant tribute to Hull’s fishing heritage.
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Anne Brontë Celebration at St Mary’s, Lowgate
Everyone has heard of the Brontë sisters – they lived at Haworth, died young, had a drunken brother and wrote novels. Clever Charlotte wrote ‘Jane Eyre’ and eccentric Emily wrote ‘Wuthering Heights’. And then there was the other one. Anne.
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Businesses urged to commit to arts and culture with Creative Charter pledge
Businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being urged to pledge their commitment to arts and culture by signing up to a pioneering Creative Charter.
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Hull theatre company to open a loose parts play space in Hull city centre
Hull-based theatre company The Herd are opening a pop-up play space in Princes Quay Shopping Centre. The Herd Shop will be an exciting new play centre for children aged 0-5 and their families.
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Barnsley Civic and Concrete Youth unite to enhance accessibility in the creative sector
Barnsley Civic is delighted to announce that Hull-based Concrete Youth, a pioneering charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) through cultural provision, is joining them as an associate company.
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Silent Uproar in association with Hull Truck Theatre presents Dead Girls Rising
A brand-new production from Hull-based Silent Uproar, Dead Girls Rising is an angry, joyous, punk protest that doesn’t pull any punches. Written by Maureen Lennon, with music and lyrics from Anya Pearson (international punk artist featured on BBC Radio 6 Introducing), Dead Girls Rising is an explosive exploration of what it takes to live and survive within a violent patriarchy.
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The Children’s Bookshow brings Canadian author and illustrator Sydney Smith to Hull New Theatre
This autumn, children’s charity The Children’s Bookshow is offering Yorkshire primary schools the chance to see award-winning author and illustrator Sydney Smith in a live performance at Hull New Theatre.
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Theatre review: Little Shop of Horrors
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Little Shop of Horrors at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Music review: Acid Klaus
It’s been a while since I went to The Adelphi for a gig. I always used to rock up with no idea who was playing, ‘You pays your money and takes your chance,’ as the saying goes. In my opinion sometimes it’s the best way to do it.
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Theatre review: Sense & Sustainability
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Sense & Sustainability at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Q&A: Anton Stephans and Matthew Heywood on Little Shop of Horrors
Hull Truck Theatre are excited to welcome audiences to their brand-new production of Little Shop of Horrors (Wednesday 22 May – Saturday 8 June). Presented in partnership with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
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Act III presents Sense & Sustainability at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre warmly invites audiences to come and enjoy the latest production co-created by Act III, the theatre making group for retired adults. Sense & Sustainability is a witty, thought-provoking, and uplifting comedy with community at its heart.
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Time capsule buried to honour Hull’s Maritime Museum
A time capsule has been buried at Hull Maritime Museum to celebrate its future.
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Hull Truck Theatre launches Grow Festival 2024
Hull Truck Theatre is excited to announce that the programme for Grow Festival is now on sale. Supporting artists and local talent development, the festival is making a welcome live return, with a packed programme of free and paid-for performances, sharing workshops and networking opportunities.
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The mean green monster musical, plus so much more at Hull Truck Theatre this May
Hull Truck Theatre presents an exciting programme of work in May, including the highly anticipated, devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical Little Shop of Horrors from Wednesday 22 May – Saturday 8 June. Presented in co-production with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton, this popular ’80s cult classic will leave audiences laughing, screaming and vowing to give up gardening for life!
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A celebration of Yorkshire’s history, landscape and culture at the Yorkshire Heritage Summit in Hull
Now in its third year, the Yorkshire Heritage Summit will be held in Hull over the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May. This year will be the biggest summit yet, with volunteers from Yorkshire’s many heritage organisations and people with an interest in Yorkshire heritage descending on Hull for a range of events.
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Home-grown heroes, bdrmm, headline Humber Street Sesh 2024
The critically acclaimed 4-piece Hull band, bdrmm, hailed last year by NME as one of “Britain’s best kept musical secrets,” will headline the Main Stage at Humber Street this year.
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Theatre review: Baby, He Loves You
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Middle Child’s Baby, He Loves You.
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New artist in residence announced for Ferens Art Gallery
The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its next artist in residence as Sam Larter, an artist from East Yorkshire who makes sculptures, drawings and prints.
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Humber Street Sesh to widen artistic programme for 2024
Hull’s biggest music festival, Humber Street Sesh, is set to widen its artistic programme by introducing some exciting new elements at this year’s event.
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Song composed as a tribute to our injured service personnel finally gets the orchestral treatment
In commemoration of the 42nd anniversary of the end of the Falklands War, which began on 2nd April 1982 and lasted for 74 days, Memories of You, a very fitting, reflective song, is, after over a decade, finally being recorded by an orchestra and will be presented to the FVF Liberty Lodge FI (Falkland Islands) charity, to help raise much-needed funds in the form of a download single.
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Motown legends to bring tour to Hull this September
This September will see Motown legends The Four Tops and The Temptations with Tavares come together to tour six UK cities, including Hull’s Connexin Live on 5 September.
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Springtime exhibition at Humber Street Gallery explores Hull’s rich folk history
This May, Humber Street Gallery invites you to explore the bizarre and magical side of Hull with an immersive exhibition by artist Jack Pell – Byland’s Super Saga.
Continue readingLittle Shop of Horrors is comin’ down the street for you!
Hull Truck Theatre invites you this summer to feed the need for musical hilarity with the devilishly delicious sci-fi smash hit musical that is Little Shop of Horrors, the show that has devoured the hearts of audiences around the globe and now comes to Hull. Presented in partnership with New Wolsey Theatre, Theatre by the Lake and Octagon Theatre Bolton.
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Legendary guitarist Aziz Ibrahim to mentor Hull College students in exclusive event
A guitarist who has performed with some of the most iconic bands and artists is set to inspire and mentor a select group of talented students at Hull College.
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Hull New Theatre is ready to razzle dazzle
The multi award-winning musical CHICAGO will be at Hull New Theatre from 30 June – 5 July 2025 as part of a UK tour by David Ian in association with Barry and Fran Weissler.
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Fundraising live music session at East Yorkshire brewery
Tickets have gone on sale for a fundraising music night at an East Yorkshire brewery.
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OUTSTANDING exhibition comes to Walkington
The Viewfinder Photographic Society (VPS) will be returning to The Ferguson Fawsitt in Walkington during the early May Bank Holiday weekend with an exhibition of stunning East Yorkshire photographs dedicated to local resident and dementia campaigner, Wendy Mitchell.
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Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival announces six new commissions for inaugural event
Middle Child have announced the six writers commissioned for Fresh Ink, a new annual playwriting festival coming to Hull’s Fruit Market in July.
Continue readingAn interview with Maureen Lennon, writer of Baby, He Loves You
How well do we know those who love us the most? Bride-to-be Jodie is enjoying a rollercoaster of engagement parties and hen dos as her big day approaches. But when skeletons begin to tumble out of the closet, she must finally question what it means to love your family, no matter what.
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20 years of Dinostar – celebrating Hull’s Dinosaur Experience
Dinostar in Hull’s Fruit Market is celebrating its 20th anniversary. A celebration event will take place on Humber Street on Sunday 14 April from 12noon to 4pm. There will be a range of activities including a Fossil Dig, Finds Identification and a chance to meet baby dinosaurs.
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Wykeland champions creative sector as Stage @TheDock showcases best of outdoor arts
Regeneration specialist Wykeland Group is working with leading arts organisations to bring unforgettable performances to Hull’s distinctive Stage @TheDock outdoor venue.
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Theatre review: Animal Farm
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Animal Farm at Hull Truck Theatre.
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New bar opens in time to join the venues for Trinity Festival Rebooted
A new pub with music in its name has become the latest addition to the venues which have come together to present another round of Trinity Festival Rebooted.
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Beverley Puppet Festival brings ‘best-ever’ line up of UK and international shows to East Yorkshire this July
Beverley Puppet Festival is back this summer, bringing ‘our best-ever’ line up of UK and international shows to East Yorkshire from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 July.
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Trinity Live to bring top local musicians to Hull indoor market
A free music event which has become a big favourite in Hull’s live entertainment scene returns for the fifth year this week, presenting top local talent in a party atmosphere at Trinity Indoor Market.
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Hessle Theatre brings Crazy For You to Hull New Theatre
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, popped down to a rehearsal of Crazy For You, which Hessle Theatre brings to Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 March.
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You could be Hull Truck Theatre’s next ‘Be Our Guest’ resident
Hull Truck Theatre recently announced the continued development of local artists or theatre companies by offering three bursaries once again through their Be Our Guest residency in connection with Grow Festival 2024.
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Hull-based arts organisations collaborate with artists to offer communities engaging creative workshops
Arts organisations Absolutely Cultured and Artlink have joined forces to work with communities and deliver creative workshops in Hull.
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Piano Day to be celebrated in Hull for the first time
On Thursday 28 March 2024, the newly-formed Humber St Piano Sessions will host a day of free events and performances celebrating the piano and the people who play it.
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Crafter sets out to capture Hull in Stitches to support food bank and celebrate church anniversary
A cross stitch crafter has set out on a year-long challenge using her art to capture some of the attractions of her adopted home city and to raise money for a food bank.
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Theatre show will celebrate the Humber’s fishing industry
Sugar Punch is a disability-led and LGBT-led theatre company based in Manchester and Newcastle. After a successful run of GRIMM last year, this month they’re performing the show at two venues in Hull.
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Live from the Yard Hull organisers unveil full Calum Scott line-up for his huge homecoming show
East Yorkshire native and Live from the Yard first day headliner Calum Scott will perform alongside some of the UK’s hottest live emerging musical talent as the event reveals the full line-up for its grand opening show on Thursday 8 August.
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The stage is set as the hunt is on for bands to play at The Old Floral Pavilion, Bridlington
The hunt is now on for bands, musicians and DJs to play at Bridlington’s seafront venue, The Old Floral Pavilion.
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George Orwell’s Animal Farm is coming to Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre invites you to experience the compelling drama that is Animal Farm, where George Orwell’s story on the corruption of power will be brought vividly to life on stage. Presented in partnership with Octagon Theatre Bolton & Derby Theatre.
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The Mormons are coming to Hull!
Hit show The Book of Mormon visits Hull New Theatre for the first time next year.
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Jazz singer returns to Hull with adventurous second album
Returning to Hull Truck Theatre is the outstanding vocalist James Hudson, a rising star in UK jazz who was born and bred in East Yorkshire.
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University of Hull mounts photographic exhibition in the House of Commons
The University of Hull is delighted and honoured to have been invited to mount a photographic exhibition on the War in Ukraine, in the House of Commons. This exhibition is sponsored by Dame Diana Johnson, MP for Kingston upon Hull North, who describes it as, “a very powerful reminder of the human cost of this war”. The exhibition will be shown in the Upper Waiting Hall of the House of Commons, from 17-22 February 2024.
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New shows on sale at Hull New Theatre
Hull New Theatre announces three new shows on sale now, with a variety of shows for everyone when magical mayhem, mysterious ghosts, and a motley crew of vampires all head into town.
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Middle Child bring ‘immersive’ wedding play to Stage@TheDock
Hull theatre fans are invited to dig out their favourite wedding outfits as the latest Middle Child show takes over Stage@TheDock in April.
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Gabrielle announces 2025 UK arena tour
After selling out all 32 nights during last year’s ‘30 Years of Dreaming’ tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2025.
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Danny Beard comes to Hull Truck Theatre
The winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 4, Danny Beard, has a brand-new tour for 2024. The show, ‘Straight Expectations’, will see Danny and their full live band perform a night of killer vocals, snappy comedy, put downs and pick-me-ups.
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Hull College students set to study in St. Lucia thanks to Turing Scheme funding success
Hull College has been successful in its bid to be part of the UK’s global programme that will enable its students to experience studying abroad for free.
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Hit musical searches for next generation of talent
The casting team of Dear Evan Hansen, in collaboration with TikTok, are searching for the next generation of talent to star in the first ever UK tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning musical, which heads to Hull New Theatre from 22-26 April 2025.
Continue readingCalum Scott to headline new Live From The Yard series with huge hometown show
Music fans can look forward to immersing themselves in a lively weekend of music, artisan food and community spirit as the inaugural Live From The Yard concert series descends upon Hull’s Zebedee’s Yard this summer.
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HEY Creative appoints Chief Officer to accelerate region’s cultural development
Culture partnership HEY Creative has appointed experienced arts consultant Max May as Chief Officer to drive new cross-sector collaborations across the region’s creative sector.
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University of Hull research shines a light on global cultural relations and shows Liverpool legacy redefines Eurovision
University of Hull research – commissioned by the British Council – shows that Liverpool’s legacy redefines Eurovision for future host cities and reveals the contest’s impact on global cultural relations.
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The Godber Theatre Foundation open for new applicants
The Godber Theatre Foundation, which helps young people from Hull and East Yorkshire break into the theatre industry by offering them mentorship, exclusive masterclasses, workshops and invitations to events, is now open for applicants for its 2024 year.
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Stage4Beverley festival gears up for another great event
Stage4Beverley will soon be upon us, bringing some top music, dance and poetry to Beverley to brighten up the dark winter months with leading national performers as well as the best of emerging artists.
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Photography returns to Humber Street Gallery with You and Me in HU3
You and Me in HU3 is a new, building-wide exhibition coming to Humber Street Gallery in February. The show will be the gallery’s biggest photography exhibition since 2017’s Hull, Portrait of a City by Olivia Arthur and Martin Parr. It presents the HU3 area of Hull through the lens of two photographers – and friends – George Norris and Russell Boyce.
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Folk/rock supergroup The Magpie Arc at Junction, Goole
The Magpie Arc is a cross-Border band out of Sheffield, Arran and Edinburgh featuring the multi-award-winning talents and wide musical influences of Nancy Kerr, Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter and UK folk legend, guitarist Martin Simpson.
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