Following the hit success of dance and fitness workshops at Unity in Community, Hull-based dance company, Tamar & Jo will be hosting We Move, which includes 4 weekly sessions for anyone living in Hull.
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Yorkshire-based duo emerge from isolation of remote recording sessions to launch second hurdy-gurdy album
A lockdown music collaboration made in Yorkshire is catching the ears of aficionados from international specialist magazines and bloggers to pop superstar and BBC Radio 6 presenter Tom Robinson with audiences doubly impressed by the fact that the pair behind the project didn’t meet at all during the recording process.
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Spring exhibition at Studio Eleven
Since retiring from a career at Hull School of Art & Design, Malcolm and Mandy have started a new life in Devon, returning to the city to present this inspiring exhibition of ceramics and paintings at Studio Eleven on Humber Street.
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TransPennine Express goes green with recycled art installation at Hull Paragon
TransPennine Express (TPE) and local artist Andy Pea have unveiled a sculpture made entirely of recycled materials at Hull Paragon Station ahead of Global Recycling Day.
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Northern soul play comes to Humber Street Gallery
A new play about northern soul is to debut with a ‘scratch’ performance at Humber Street Gallery this month.
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Concrete Youth announces three Patrons for its charity
Hull-based charity Concrete Youth has announced that it has appointed three Patrons to join its charity.
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Creative Coffee Mornings at Hull Truck Theatre
This March Hull Truck Theatre is hosting a series of Creative Coffee Mornings to welcome communities back to the theatre who may have been most isolated during the pandemic.
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John Bede Valentine (1941 – 2020) Hull Theatre Photographs
An exhibition of photos of Hull Arts Centre, Humberside Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre productions from the early 70s now on display at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Hull Truck Theatre to be honoured in 50th year with a Blue Plaque
Thursday 10 March 2022 celebrates 50 years since the first performance by Hull Truck Theatre. The Company was founded in 1971 by Mike Bradwell, when he and a group of fellow actors moved into 71 Coltman Street, Hull, to improvise and rehearse a new form of theatre that put real people and real stories centre stage.
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Hull Philharmonic gives tickets to NHS for its film and classics concert
Iconic film music will reverberate around the City Hall when the Hull Philharmonic plays a programme of request music on Saturday 26 February.
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Hull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull – The Awakening
Freedom Festival Arts Trust, creators of one of the UK’s leading international arts festival, Freedom Festival, with support from the Welcome Back Fund, England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020, the Arts Council and the Global Streets network, are delighted to be working in partnership with Hull City Council to bring a new event to Hull City Centre, The Awakening.
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Mattiel brings eclectic synergy to Hull Central Library
The Georgian duo take to the Loud in Libraries stage for a unique performance between the bookshelves this May.
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Puffins Galore! in plea to property sector to help store sculptures
The culture crew which was behind the release of dozens of decorative toads and moths onto the streets of Hull and East Yorkshire is appealing for help from commercial property owners and agents as it prepares to unleash a parade of puffins.
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Play about the Bronte sisters working in a hair salon to hit Hull this March
Modern day versions of the Bronte sisters work as hairdressers whilst pursuing their creative dreams in Jane Hair: The Brontes Restyled at Hull Truck Theatre this spring.
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Local singer-songwriter releases new EP
Beverley-based singer-songwriter Rachel Makena has kicked off 2022 with the release of her new EP ‘Indigo Violet’.
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Award-winning filmmakers return to Hull for hometown film screening
A film producer and a screenwriter from Hull will be among the special guests at a special screening of mysterious period drama LAPWING on Wednesday 9 February.
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Concrete Youth’s Winter Wonderland is a Finalist of the OFFiette Award
Concrete Youth has been announced as a finalist in OffWestEnd’s OFFiette Award for their production of Winter Wonderland, in partnership with Hull New Theatre.
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71 Coltman Street: Writer Richard Bean and Director Mark Babych in conversation
As Hull Truck Theatre prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a hilarious and irreverent new comedy, 71 Coltman Street, writer Richard Bean and director Mark Babych discuss the theatre’s roots and capturing the spirit of the iconic venue.
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Theatre review: Waitress
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Waitress at Hull New Theatre.
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Calling all artists for Puffins Galore!
In 2022 the Puffins are flying south, as 40 artist decorated Puffin sculptures land at coastal towns and attractions from Flamborough to Spurn Point, as well as to inland towns and villages of East Yorkshire.
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Concrete Youth releases findings of the ASMR project research for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities
Hull-based charity, Concrete Youth has released the findings of their ground-breaking research project, The ASMR Project.
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Hull Philharmonic to play classic film scores and more
Iconic film music will reverberate around the City Hall when the Hull Philharmonic plays a programme of request music next month. The February 26 concert […]
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Beverley’s Winter Music Festival Stage4Beverley will soon be with us
This year’s Stage4Beverley festival is almost upon us and with restrictions being eased, and one event already sold out, it promises to be a week […]
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New Year, New You with Hull Samba
Hull Samba offers the opportunity to learn an instrument and make new friends.
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New musical “Ruby and the Vinyl” this spring at the East Riding Theatre
Ruby and the Vinyl, a brand new musical comedy written by internationally renowned playwright John Godber in partnership with his daughter Elizabeth, and featuring songs written by BBC supporting artist Ruby Macintosh, is coming to the East Riding Theatre this March.
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Magic, music and mesmerising projections bring beloved children’s book to life for first ever stage adaptation
A new stage adaptation of cult Scottish poet Ivor Cutler and award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury’s children’s book, Meal One, will open at Hull Truck Theatre this February as part of the city-centre theatre’s diverse 50th anniversary programme, before embarking on UK-wide tour.
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Take a look at PAC’s new eye-catching exhibition
A diverse collection of mixed medium artworks has gone on display at Pocklington Arts Centre as the award-winning venue opens its 2022 season of exhibitions.
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Cast and creative team announcement for 71 Coltman Street at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre kicks off an exciting 50th Anniversary Year in 2022, presenting its own headline production, a riotous new comedy by Richard Bean (The Hypocrite, One Man, Two Guvnors), with music by musician, writer and comedy actor Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer The Opera).
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Talented Hull artist to honour efforts of frontline workers during pandemic
A rising local artist has been commissioned by Hull City Council to produce a piece of artwork recognising the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic.
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Calling all artists – designs invited for Puffins Galore!
2022 will be the year of the Puffin, as 40 artist-decorated Puffins land at coastal towns and attractions from Flamborough to Spurn Point as well as inland towns and villages of East Yorkshire.
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Bumper crowd welcomes new season at Hull Independent Cinema
An audience of 150 film lovers welcomed the January to March 2022 season of films at Hull Independent Cinema in fine style on Thursday 6 January.
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Hull Truck Theatre kicks off an exciting programme of work for January and February, welcoming visiting companies and a mix of drama, comedy, family shows, music and presenting our own headline anniversary production, 71 Coltman Street.
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For Entrepreneurs Only give the gift of theatre to Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group
Local business group For Entrepreneurs Only have supported members of the Butterflies Memory Loss Support Group to attend The Railway Children, through Hull Truck Theatre’s Give The Gift of Theatre Scheme.
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NHS Recovery College to offer courses online
As the new year takes hold, the NHS Recovery College has a wide range of courses, podcasts and sessions available.
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“I can’t wait to hear the orchestra again”: Guest artists look forward to Opera North’s New Year celebrations in Hull
Celebrating Opera North’s return to full-scale live performance and seeing out a difficult year with high hopes for the next, the company’s award-winning Orchestra will be joined by Italian-Turkish conductor Nil Venditti and Irish soprano Máire Flavin for a Viennese Whirl concert at Hull City Hall on Friday 31 December.
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Theatre review: Rapunz’ull
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Rapunz’ull at Social on Humber Street.
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Theatre review: Frost Hollow Hall
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Frost Hollow Hall at East Riding Theatre.
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Is there a doctor in the house for the boy with the big nose?
Two classic children’s stories featuring a wooden toy who dreams of becoming a boy and a dragon who doubles as an air ambulance are set to delight little ones at Hull Theatres.
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Feral Art School launches first exhibition at new premises
Hull’s Feral Art School is set to open its first art exhibition at its new City centre premises. The show opens on the ground floor of the former Co-operative bank. It showcases recent work in painting and mixed media created by seven artists who work in their first floor studios as part of a new initiative.
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Give the Gift of Theatre this Christmas at Hull Truck Theatre
Throughout the year, donations to the Give the Gift of Theatre supports Hull Truck Theatre’s engagement work with local communities, particularly those experiencing disadvantage who might not otherwise be able to enjoy a transformative visit to the theatre or an opportunity to take part in the arts.
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HoH Food Hall: An interview with music producer Jake Gosling
We had a chat with Jake Gosling of Sticky Studios and Goldun Egg Records about HoH Food Hall’s exciting music programme.
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Theatre review: The Railway Children
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Railway Children at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Young children can join a new festive adventure to save Christmas at Hull Truck Theatre
A Great Christmas Adventure gets underway at Hull Truck Theatre between 18 – 24 December, where children aged 3 – 6 and their families join a quest to save Christmas.
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Artlink Hull to receive £67,213 from third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Artlink is among 925 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the Culture Recovery Fund.
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Concrete Youth to re-release Offie-nominated Winter Wonderland for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities
Concrete Youth has announced that it will re-release their hit, online, multi-sensory theatre production this winter, due to overwhelming demand.
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Artist delves into Hull’s rich archives for new exhibition
Books and items buried deep in the archives of Hull Libraries will be the focus of a new exhibition delving into the city’s rich history.
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The Railway Children: An interview with Mark Babych and Mike Kenny
We can’t wait to see The Railway Children at Hull Truck Theatre. In this interview with Mark Babych (Director) and Mike Kenny (Playwright), we find out how E Nesbit’s classic tale has been transformed into a wonderfully fun and festive show that’s perfect for all the family.
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Hull Truck Theatre celebrates its incredible history and looks to the future for 50th anniversary season
Hull Truck Theatre has announced a landmark year-long programme to mark its 50th anniversary in 2022, putting the theatre’s past, present and future in the spotlight. Specially commissioned plays will celebrate the journey from its radical roots to becoming one of the UK’s most innovative regional theatres.
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Busking-in-the-Bar returns to Pocklington Arts Centre
Busking in the Bar is back at Pocklington Arts Centre with the award winning venue announcing a string of free live music events featuring some of the region’s best emerging artists.
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Puffins Galore for East Yorkshire businesses
Sir John Lawton, President of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, will be launching the sponsorship drive to recruit East Yorkshire businesses to get involved with Puffins Galore!
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Hull hosts UK public film premiere of ‘One Summer When You Went Away’
Hull is to host the UK public film premiere of the internationally-award winning feature One Summer When You Went Away in the city’s Old Town next Friday evening, 19 November.
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Hull Philharmonic brings classics back to City Hall in concert of glorious favourites
A collection of concert favourites chosen by audience and players will mark the return of live classical music to Hull City Hall this month.
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The Culture Train tour rolls into St Mary’s on Saturday 27th November
The Culture Train Tour 2021 is once again bringing a taste of the Hull music scene to communities in East Yorkshire after being derailed by the pandemic in 2020.
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World premieres and a celebration of jazz icons – Hull Jazz Festival returns to Hull Truck Theatre in November
Hull Jazz Festival returns to Hull Truck Theatre from 10-13 November, celebrating jazz icons from the past 100 years alongside a spotlight on new music, with a strong focus on its home city.
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East Yorkshire artist’s much-loved sculpture finds permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital
A much-loved sculpture created by a popular local artist is set to bring comfort to patients after finding a permanent home at Castle Hill Hospital.
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Simon Cooper exhibition opens at Pocklington Arts Centre
Over 100 people including civic dignitaries, music fans and art lovers have gathered at Pocklington Arts Centre to celebrate the opening of the venue’s new exhibition by illustrator Simon Cooper.
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The time for climate action is now
At COP26, a powerful, new climate change mural will be unveiled on the side of the Scottish Opera Production Studios, Edington Street thanks to the Hull-based art and activism program, The Shorelines Project.
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Hessle Theatre Company panto characters all at sea when they visit Escape Hull
After spending 2020 on shore leave, Hessle Theatre Company are ready to set sail on the high seas with festive fun and frolics in their hilarious pantomime, ‘Robinson Crusoe’ at Hessle Town Hall this Christmas.
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Full cast announced as The Railway Children steams into Hull this Christmas
This Christmas, E Nesbit’s classic story The Railway Children will steam into Hull and onto the stage at Hull Truck Theatre from Friday 26 November 2021 – Sunday 2 January 2022.
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The Hull Vigil reaches six-month mark in the year-long event
On Wednesday 3 November at sunset, The Hull Vigil reached the half-way point. Starting on 3 May 2021 and finishing on 3 May 2022, every day at sunrise and sunset a vigil keeps watch over Hull from a bespoke structure located on top of the Hull College building.
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87 Gallery secures Art Fund Reimagine Grant
Art Fund, the national charity for art, has announced that it has awarded £658,331 in the first round of £2 million Reimagine grants for 2021. Artlink Hull ’87 Gallery’ is one of 22 museums, galleries, historic homes, trusts, and professional networks across Britain to receive support.
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University of Hull launches Film&Media Saturday Club
The University of Hull, supported by the Ferens Education Trust, has launched a free Film&Media Saturday Club for 13–16-year-olds in the local community as part of the National Saturday Club’s nationwide network.
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#WeMadeThis shortlisted for Creative Lives Award
#WeMadeThis and those who work with the organisation to make projects happen have been shortlisted for a Creative Lives Award 2021.
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Songwriter Andrew Thomas to release his new single “Goodbye (To Life on the Inside)”
Taken from the album Backs Against the Wall, “Goodbye (To Life on the Inside)” is the follow up to Andrew Thomas’s last single “South Padre […]
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Hull Independent Cinema returns with new film season
Hull Independent Cinema has announced its return with its first season of films since shutting down because of Covid in March 2019.
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Hedon Museum celebrates 25th anniversary
Hedon Museum has been open 25 years and to celebrate the Society is holding competitions so everyone in the area can get involved.
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Theatre review: The Catch
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Catch at East Riding Theatre.
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The Shorelines Project heads to Glasgow for COP26 talks
Organisers of Hull’s Shorelines Project will speak at the UN Climate Change Conference and start conversations about taking action against flood risk.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre announces world premiere of origin story to launch 50th anniversary programme
Hull Truck Theatre has announced the world premiere of a specially commissioned new play, inspired by the real-life story of the theatre’s creation. Written by Richard Bean and directed by Mark Babych, the production will launch the theatre’s 50th anniversary programme in 2022.
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Hull’s own Barrie Rutter to make first public appearance following cancer treatment
Barrie Rutter’s last appearance in public was January 2020 at Hull Truck, sharing the stage with his friend and colleague Eliza Carthy. The audience was unaware that two days previously he had been diagnosed with throat cancer.
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Manchester indie-pop band Rosellas head to Hull this December
In a year that has seen them perform on the same stages as Liam Gallagher and Blossoms as well as playing a blinding set at The Isle of Wight Festival, Manchester band Rosellas heads to Hull this December for a special headline show.
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Theatre review: Lone Flyer
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Lone Flyer at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Studio Eleven presents Northern Lights
As winter creeps in, Studio Eleven Gallery has an explosion of colour to brighten those shorter days.
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Absolutely Cultured presents a double bill of performance this November
Absolutely Cultured is proud to present an evening of physical performance in partnership with the University of Hull, taking place on 25 and 26 November.
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Middle Child celebrate 10 years of making award-winning theatre in Hull
Hull-based Middle Child are celebrating their ten-year anniversary this month as one of the UK’s leading theatre companies.
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An invitation from #WeMadeThis
#WeMadeThis sent us some info about their Christmas Wishes campaign.
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The Dyr Sister Presents Fairytales for the Modern Gentleman
Come and catch a rare sighting of The Dyr Sister as she wanders into town to sing her songs in magical surroundings. As the darkness of winter approaches, she invites you into her strange and surreal universe…
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World premieres and a celebration of jazz icons – Hull Jazz Festival returns in November
Hull Jazz Festival returns from 10-13 November, celebrating jazz icons from the past 100 years alongside a spotlight on new music, with a strong focus on Hull.
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Vanishing 55°N, 5°E
On the night of 21st October 1904, out in the Dogger Bank area of the North Sea, Russian warships mistook a fleet of British fishing trawlers for enemy Japanese warships and opened fire. One of the fishermen killed that night was George Henry Smith, great-grandfather of Gareth Smith, the lyricist and artist behind Vanishing.
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A poem for Whitefriargate
Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday 7 October.
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Nick Harper will be back at the Back Room
Rich and Lou Duffy-Howard are delighted to announce that Nick Harper will be back at the Back Room, Cottingham as part of his Back in the Room Tour this autumn on Friday 15 October.
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Sound of success as musical masterpiece raises funds for Daisy Appeal
An international opera singer and an acclaimed East Yorkshire choir hit the high notes to help a leading charity bring in six grand going on seven grand by presenting songs from an all-time favourite musical in an exclusive setting.
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Middle Child celebrate 10 years of panto with a return to Humber Street
The award-winning Hull theatre company celebrates its tenth panto anniversary this Christmas with a return to its spiritual home on Humber Street.
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An adult evening with Billy and an afternoon of ballet at Hull New Theatre
There will be plenty of gags and bags of ballet as two very different shows head to Hull New Theatre.
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The Herd and Back To Ours present The Last Dinosaur
The Herd’s brand new show brings together immersive prehistoric design, hilarious silent comedy and audience play for a highly original theatre experience for young audiences.
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Hull Trains and Hull Truck Theatre are full steam ahead with The Railway Children this Christmas
Hull Truck Theatre is delighted to announce Hull Trains as sponsors of their family Christmas show, The Railway Children. The partnership reunites two award-winning, nationally recognised Hull companies, who are welcoming back audiences and passengers to share and enjoy experiences together this Christmas.
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Photography exhibition has a ‘new look’
The Viewfinder Photographic Society’s (VPS) annual exhibition gets underway once again in October in a newly refurbished Skidby Village Hall after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the event back in 2020.
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Panto stars ‘dig, dig, dig’ for brighter future
An apple tree, in a Hull park, is set to become a focal point for future generations of panto lovers in the city. The tree, […]
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Absolutely Cultured to present brand new projections and soundscapes in Hull city centre this autumn
This autumn, Absolutely Cultured presents FloodLights, a newly-commissioned public project featuring captivating projections and soundscapes, brand new for Hull in 2021.
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Theatre review: The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff at Hull Truck Theatre.
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An interview with Drew McOnie, choreographer of Northern Ballet’s Merlin
Adopted by his blacksmith mother as a baby, Merlin has spent years wondering where his powers came from and what he should do with them. With a great battle between warring kingdoms about to cause untold devastation, only Merlin can end the conflict.
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87 Gallery creates rich and meaningful experiences for young people
87 Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located at 87 Princes Avenue. They support artists to explore, make and show new work, and are passionate advocates of creative expression and visual culture.
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Theatre review: The Dumb Waiter
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on East Riding Theatre’s production of The Dumb Waiter.
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Director of circus legends The 7 Fingers talks about their amazing show Passagers as it heads to Hull later this month
Katharine Kavanagh talks to star circus director Shana Carroll about their hit show Passagers, which will be performed at Hull New Theatre on Tuesday 28 September.
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“Darling, I Always Wear Black”
Strictly Come Dancing star Joanne Clifton is set to swap the sequins and ball gowns for a more gothic look when she plays the role of Morticia Addams in The Addams Family at Hull New Theatre next spring – because as the character says, “Black is such a happy colour”.
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Hit show about Mick Ronson gets a rocking 2021 makeover
Turn and Face the Strange returns to Hull Truck Theatre with a 2021 Special Edition featuring new songs and stories along with all the stunning multi-media elements that have wowed audiences over the past few years.
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Award-winning Middle Child seek new chair to join Board of Trustees
An award-winning theatre company from Hull is looking to appoint a new chair to its Board of Trustees, as Martin Green CBE turns his focus to the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Monstrous maritime mystery draws people back into Hull following pandemic lockdown
Hull Kraken brought the streets and buildings of Hull to life this summer, driving more than 2.4 million visitors to the city. The tentacle takeover, […]
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Passagers – Please have your tickets ready, your journey is about to begin
The trip of a lifetime full of death-defying feats, awe-inspiring acrobatics and breath-taking physical theatre awaits when The 7 Fingers circus stars take over Hull New Theatre later this month.
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Hull Truck Theatre in search for business people to join board of trustees
One of the region’s leading independent theatres is aiming to boost the business expertise among its cast of trustees as it prepares for a programme of 50th anniversary celebrations.
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