The team at an East Yorkshire brewery has organised a series of bar nights in the run-up to Christmas.
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West Yorkshire musician to make debut at Yorkshire whisky distillery
The team at Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has announced that Castleford singer-songwriter, Jack Walton will be making his debut at the special Twixmas Distillery Session on Monday 30 December.
Continue readingScandinavian market signals the start of Christmas at Danish Church
East Yorkshire’s Scandinavian community is aiming to make its biggest event of the year better than ever by partnering with colleagues in London to present this year’s Christmas Market.
Continue readingDove House Hospice Christmas Fayre 2024
Join the Dove House Hospice team for a magical festive celebration at Princes Quay Shopping Centre on Sunday 8 December from 10am till 4pm. This family-friendly event promises a day packed with festive fun, featuring a wide array of activities, entertainment and festive shopping for everyone.
Continue readingCast revealed for brand new production: Mary and the Hyenas
Hull Truck Theatre and Pilot Theatre are set to present a brand-new production, Mary and the Hyenas, to audiences in the new year (Friday 7 February – Saturday 1 March 2025).
Continue readingLearn how to write a play with the Middle Child Writers’ Group
Budding playwrights in Hull are invited to apply for the Middle Child Writers’ Group, which returns in January.
Continue readingNorthern Ballet revives its beloved production of A Christmas Carol just in time for the festive season
Northern Ballet will spread Christmas cheer across Hull this winter when the company brings Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to Hull New Theatre from 12-16 November as part of a new UK-wide tour.
Continue readingHull theatre company to reopen their play shop at Princes Quay Shopping Centre
Hull-based theatre company The Herd are based in a Princes Quay shop unit and have created a free play space made entirely out of recycled and reused materials.
Continue readingPay It Forward theatre campaign sees remarkable success
A theatre campaign has sparked an extraordinary response from the local community. Launched on Monday 21 October, She Productions’ Pay It Forward initiative saw over 200 theatre tickets donated within 48 hours, ensuring families across Hull and the East Riding can experience live theatre throughout 2025.
Continue readingNovember is a month of music, drama, comedy and festive cheer at Hull Truck Theatre
Discover a magical hidden world underneath the floorboards at Hull Truck Theatre this November with The Borrowers (Friday 29 November 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025), presenting audiences with a perfect alternative to pantomime during the festive season.
Continue readingMiddle Child reveal Treasure Island panto cast
Middle Child have revealed the cast of their 2024 rock’n’roll panto, Treasure Island.
Continue readingFull cast announced for Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas production of The Borrowers
Hull Truck Theatre are delighted to announce the full cast line up for their magical adaption of classic tale, The Borrowers, presented in partnership with Hull Trains and on stage from Friday 29 November to Saturday 4 January.
Continue readingCharities to roll out the cardboard for big business sleep out challenge
People will be camping out at Hull Kingston Rovers next month, and it’s nothing to do with bagging tickets for a pop concert.
Continue readingHumberSFF returns to Beverley with a calendar of author and writer events
Science fiction, fantasy and horror fans have the chance to meet authors, publishers and agents in a range of events to be held in Beverley.
Continue readingHull singer songwriter makes debut at Yorkshire whisky distillery session
Celebrated country music singer songwriter Sam Turner will make his debut on the Pot Still Coffee Shop stage at Spirit of Yorkshire’s Distillery Session on Saturday 26 October.
Continue readingStart the engines Hull City Hall is revved-up and ready to go with F1 boss Guenther Steiner
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.
Continue readingA 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.
Continue readingA 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.
Continue readingDove House Hospice celebrates vital role of charity shops during Hospice Care Week
Dove House Hospice is shining a spotlight on its network of thirty-four charity shops this Hospice Care Week (7-13 October), highlighting their crucial role in funding nearly half of the hospice’s operating costs.
Continue readingRSPCA Hull & East Riding and Hull Minster partner for Animal Blessing Service to celebrate 200th anniversary of the RSPCA
RSPCA Hull & East Riding and Hull Minster are delighted to be hosting an Animal Blessing Service on Sunday 20 October from 2pm to 3pm at Hull Minster. This unique event – the first for Hull Minster – coincides with the 200th Anniversary of the RSPCA, celebrating two centuries of dedication to animal welfare.
Continue readingNOT 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.
Continue readingNew 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.
Continue readingDiscover your options at a Hull College Open Event
Hull College has confirmed the schedule for its Open Events throughout the 2024/25 academic year.
Continue readingFrankenstein 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.
Continue readingVal 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.
Continue readingRSPCA 200th Anniversary Celebration
The RSPCA Hull & East Riding branch is thrilled to announce a grand celebration marking 200 years of the RSPCA and its dedicated service to animal welfare. This milestone event will take place on Friday 15 November from 7pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull.
Continue readingEternal 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.
Continue readingDove House Hospice joins Secondhand September with 50p end-of-season sale
In a bold move to support sustainable fashion and raise funds for hospice care, Dove House Hospice is participating in Secondhand September with a special end-of-season 50p sale, at their Whitefriargate shop in Hull, starting on Saturday 21 September.
Continue readingNew shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Hull Theatres announces five fantastic shows on sale now.
Continue readingTrick or Treat Street returns to William’s Den this Halloween
Popular Yorkshire children’s attraction, William’s Den, is bringing back its unique Trick or Treat Street event for Halloween. After a successful debut last year, Yorkshire’s first and only Trick or Treat Street will return bigger and better, with a brand-new adventure created for families with children aged three to 12.
Continue readingHome from Home Pet Care to host annual dog show
Home from Home Pet Care, in collaboration with The Groom Inn, is thrilled to announce their 3rd Annual Dog Show and Family Fun Day on Sunday, 22nd September 2024. The event will run from 12:30 PM to 4 PM at their location on Tranby Lane, Swanland.
Continue readingCoronation 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.
Continue readingHull 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).
Continue readingFeral Family to perform at Polar Bear Music Club
Bridlington noiseniks Feral Family headline Hull’s Polar Bear Music Club on Friday 20 September with a rousing support line-up coming from York’s Palava and local lads Deadset.
Continue readingChampions Dinner – Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor with John Virgo
The Black Ball final in 1985 gripped the nation. 18.5 million people tuned in well after midnight to see Dennis Taylor clinch the final frame and become the 1985 World Snooker Champion. This remarkable victory saw him outmanoeuvre Steve Davies with a nail-biting score of 18-17.
Continue readingBridge-to-bridge bikers gearing up to establish annual charity challenge
The organisers of a bridge-to-bridge cycle challenge are bidding to make it an annual event reinforcing the Sailors’ Children’s Society’s nationwide reach with the backing of growing numbers of businesses.
Continue readingThere’s still time to sign up to JUST ONE Tree Day
Schools still have the opportunity to join hundreds of others and sign up to the 6th international JUST ONE Tree Day, which takes place on Friday 18 October 2024.
Continue readingFreedom 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.
Continue readingHull-based business PEMEC is attending Hull Careers Fair
Hull Careers Fair takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton (Ferensway, HU2 8NH) on Friday 30th August from 10am until 2pm. The event is a fantastic way for jobseekers to discover exciting new career paths and explore current vacancies available in the region.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder invites house hunters to First Time Buyer event in Beverley this weekend
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is inviting people ready to step on the housing ladder to a First Time Buyer event at its Queens Court and Minster View developments in Beverley.
Continue readingApplications 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.
Continue readingBack 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.
Continue readingGig Buddies Hull and East Yorkshire celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding
Gig Buddies Hull and East Yorkshire is celebrating after being awarded over £230,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with adults with learning disabilities for the next three years. The project, based in Hull, will use the money to expand their team and match more gig buddy pairs to go to local gigs throughout Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingCrowds flock to city centre fun day to stand up to rioters and show people “the real Hull”
A crowd of thousands descended on Hull city centre to enjoy a family fun day which banished the fears triggered by riots the week before.
Continue readingFreedom 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.
Continue readingUniversity 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.
Continue readingAdventures 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.
Continue readingSuper early bird tickets available now for Humber Street Sesh 2025
Following the remarkable success of Humber Street Sesh 2024, super early bird tickets are now on sale for next year’s event which will take place on Hull Marina on Saturday 2 August.
Continue readingNew shows on sale now at Hull Theatres
Hull Theatres has announced two terrific shows that are now on sale.
Continue readingTrailblazing campaigners to be guests of honour at UK Pride in Doncaster
The popular open access operator Hull Trains is proud to be enabling two trailblazing LGBTQI+ campaigners to attend UK Pride in Doncaster as part of the company’s support for the annual event.
Continue readingHull Street Food Nights ready to return with cup cakes – and pup cakes
Cup cakes and even pup cakes could be on the menu as part of the array of delights on offer at the third of this […]
Continue readingDino Day ready to make roaring return to Hull city centre
A family-run food store is giving crowds the chance to bite back when Dino Day returns to Hull next week, and a big brand cosmetics […]
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Buses celebrates successful partnership with Pride in Hull
East Yorkshire Buses is thrilled to announce the success of our bronze partnership with Pride in Hull, an event that celebrates diversity and inclusion in […]
Continue readingSummer 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 […]
Continue readingPub to Pub Walk raises glasses in support of local causes this summer
This summer will see hundreds of walkers dig out their walking boots to tackle 12 miles of East Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, shoreline, villages and towns, […]
Continue readingThe British Chess Championships return to Hull
Six years on from the first ever British Chess Championships in Hull, the event makes a welcome return to the city.
Continue readingDivorced. 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.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingNOW That’s What We Call a Cast Announcement!
Legendary ’80s singer Sinitta and X Factor winner and musical theatre star Sam Bailey join the cast of brand-new show NOW That’s What I Call A Musical when it visits Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 February 2025.
Continue readingOutdoor screening of two classic movies promises box office success for local charity
This August will see Dove House Hospice host its first ever Open Air Cinema screening of two classic movies to help raise funds for the care it provides locally.
Continue readingFresh 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.
Continue readingHull’s own Chiedu Oraka to cut ribbon at The Market’s grand opening
Dove House Hospice is thrilled to announce that local hip-hop artist Chiedu Oraka will be the guest of honour at the grand opening of The Market, their innovative new charity shop.
Continue readingBusiness leaders across the region set to take part in charity sleep out
Business leaders from across the region will be sleeping rough this November as part of the Big Hull and East Yorkshire Sleepout 2024.
Continue readingYeehaw! William’s Den announces Wild West Summer
The school holidays are fast approaching and William’s Den has revealed plans for its Wild West-themed summer. Every day from Monday 22 July to Monday 2 September, William’s Den will open for summer holiday adventures, with a whole heap of all-weather activities to make it a day out to remember for little cowboys and cowgirls.
Continue readingCalamity 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”.
Continue readingRollits to offer splashes of wine and sunscreen at annual show
Leading law firm Rollits LLP will be giving out tipples and tips when it takes its stand at this year’s Driffield Show.
Continue readingRevving engines and raising roofs at Hesslewood charity event
Hesslewood Office Park is set to transform into a haven for automotive enthusiasts and families alike as it prepares for the return of its popular Classic Cars at Hesslewood charity event.
Continue readingHull Trains marks fourth year supporting city’s Pride celebrations
Hull Trains is proud to be supporting the city’s iconic Pride celebrations on Saturday 27 July, as Hull is transformed into a rainbow of colour.
Continue readingReady for a haunting at Hull City Hall’s Halloween Silent Disco?
Prepare for a Halloween night like no other as Hull City Hall presents the spookiest, most exhilarating Silent Disco event of the year.
Continue readingFreedom 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.
Continue readingBeverley 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, […]
Continue readingRollits will be offering legal advice and wine tasting at Driffield Show
We had a chat with Neil Franklin and Ruth Maltby-Sinkler at Rollits about one of the UK’s largest agricultural shows taking place on your doorstep.
Continue readingTheatre review: Guts! The Musical
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Guts! The Musical at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingBig larks from the panto cast at the Big Marlarkey
Think it’s too early to talk about Christmas? Think again!
Continue readingDove House Hospice brings new concept charity shop to Hull
A new charity retail concept is coming to Hull that promises to revolutionise secondhand shopping in the city. Dove House Hospice is launching ‘The Market’ on Saturday 20 July – a reimagined thrift store experience.
Continue readingAvenues Open Gardens returns for 2024
Avenues Open Gardens is an urban open gardens event which takes place in the HU5 area of Hull over two Sunday afternoons in late June and July every year.
Continue readingQ&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).
Continue readingVolunteering opportunities available at July’s Beverley Puppet Festival
Career-developing volunteer positions for next month’s festival are open for applications.
Continue readingFresh 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.
Continue readingEast Yorkshire Village to host biennial Open Gardens and Flower Festival
Nine gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiptonthorpe will open to the public on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingThere’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.
Continue readingWorld street food festival returns – with Euro football optional
Independent food and drink businesses from across the region will be aiming to tap into the football frenzy this week with the return of Hull Street Food Nights.
Continue readingPreparations underway for East Yorkshire village’s annual produce show
The 77th Londesborough Annual Produce Show takes place in the Concert Hall in the village on Saturday 20 July.
Continue readingBeverley Gin Festival all set for this weekend at Minster
With live bands, street food, a wide selection of gins, gin tasting sessions, and much more, Beverley Gin Festival is all set for this weekend at Beverley Minster, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 June.
Continue readingThousands to descend on city of Hull for the region’s flagship 10k running event
The countdown is on for the return of the hugely popular Hull 10k, which will be staged on the city streets on Sunday 9 June.
Continue readingCity centre businesses cheer as superheroes pull the crowds
Superheroes swooped into the streets of Hull and sent footfall figures flying to bring a half-term holiday boost for city centre businesses.
Continue readingJanet Street-Porter CBE announced as guest speaker at Women of Achievement Awards
The iconic writer, producer and television personality has been confirmed as this year’s guest speaker.
Continue readingAnne 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.
Continue readingCouncil encourages residents to ‘be a Bike Hero’ this National Bike Week
A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024).
Continue readingSnow Patrol to bring UK arena tour to Hull in 2025
Snow Patrol have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the Northern Irish band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is set for release on 13 September via Polydor Records.
Continue readingHull 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.
Continue readingBarnsley 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.
Continue readingSilent 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.
Continue readingLocal business sponsors Hull 4 Heroes Humber Bridge Soapbox Race
Hull-based modular and portable building specialist, Phoenix Building Systems, is sponsoring the annual Hull 4 Heroes SoapBox Derby. This event will raise money to support veterans’ transition to civilian life and will take place on Saturday 15 June, between 10am and 3pm, at the Humber Bridge car park.
Continue readingHull-based digital marketing agency up for esteemed creative award
Hull-based digital marketing agency, Superfly Marketing, have been announced as finalists in the prestigious 2024 Prolific North Creative Awards.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingNetworking groups join forces to eat their way through Humber Business Week
Organisers of one of the Humber’s biggest corporate get-togethers are inviting delegates to eat their way through Biz Week as they count down to this year’s showcase.
Continue readingSuperhero Day revives comic book memories for joke shop owner
A business which was selling American comic books even before Superman was created will join the attractions on the streets of Hull city centre when Superhero Day returns next week.
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