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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Speaking to the future of Humber offshore wind
The full potential of offshore wind in the Humber is the focus of the region’s leading 2024 renewables event.
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Globetrotter at the centre of the tech revolution – Ragini Annan to share her story at Humber Business Week Elevenses natter
A woman who progressed from being a childhood runaway to a globetrotter at the centre of the tech revolution of the 1980s will tell her story at one of the standout events of this year’s Humber Business Week.
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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.
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Asylum brings you the ultimate daytime clubbing experience
Daytime clubbing is the latest trend sweeping the nation and it’s coming to one of Hull’s most popular venues, Asylum, this May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Cottingham Open Gardens returns this June
Save the date for the annual Cottingham Open Gardens event. Experience the beauty of the gardens on Sunday 16 and Sunday 23 June from 10am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in nature, inspiration, and fun, all in support of Dove House Hospice.
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Rollits to host a free Employment Law Update Seminar
We had a chat with Ed Heppel, Head of Employment at Rollits, about recent changes to employment law.
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Little 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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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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Head down to Trinity Market for a night full of horse racing for the Lord Mayor’s Charities of the Year
Get ready for an exhilarating night of fun, excitement and charitable giving at a Charity Race Night on Saturday 11 May, starting at 7pm.
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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.
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Giant inflatable assault course returning to William’s Den this May
An award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction, William’s Den, will be springing into the May bank holiday weekend with the return of ‘The 175’, from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 May.
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Yorkshire Wolds brewery partners with local running club to host second 10k trail race
A Yorkshire Wolds brewery and a Bridlington running club are partnering for a second Wold Top 10k trail run.
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An 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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Race karts around Princes Quay as part of Hull Business Expo
Businesses can discover a range of funding support whilst sampling the latest offer from Hull Adventure Centre at The Hull Business Expo next week.
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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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Local law firm’s Director of Marketing takes on role of Chair of annual business festival
We had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations at Rollits, about her new role as the Chair of Humber Business Week.
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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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Humber Business Week launch to celebrate 20 years of ‘connecting and inspiring’ local companies as programme schedule to be confirmed
Humber Business Week is planning to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024 and is to launch its eagerly anticipated programme for this year at a special event next month.
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Yorkshire’s third Heritage Summit in Hull announces full weekend programme
Yorkshire’s biggest Heritage Summit, to be held over the weekend of Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May at Hull Minster, has announced an interesting series of events and activities to showcase the importance of Yorkshire’s unique culture, history and landscape.
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Charities to serve up a second helping of Ladies’ Lunch
Organisers of a new event which was created to promote women’s achievements and raise money for charities have already confirmed plans for a follow-up to build on their launch success.
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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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Event launched to foster networking among Hull’s future business leaders
Hull’s business landscape is set to receive a significant boost with the launch of ‘It’s Who You Know’, a networking event aimed at connecting the city’s budding entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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Local Water Babies make a splash to save other babies’ lives
Children from North & East Yorkshire Water Babies class will be showcasing their superstar swimming skills from 11-17 March with a ‘Splashathon’ fundraiser for charities Tommy’s and the Children’s Alliance.
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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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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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William’s Den launches egg-stra special Easter adventures
Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den has announced plans for its best Easter ever with a jam-packed event schedule.
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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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TV pair to present a celebration of women as charities target a bigger lunchtime audience
Familiar faces from daytime TV will take to the stage next month to launch a new fundraising event devised by two of the region’s leading charities.
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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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The Business Culture HEY celebrates 8 years of forging new connections
Making waves in the regional business community since 2016, The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) is celebrating eight years since being founded by networking specialists Tony and Michelle Bowler.
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Tom Houghton announces new tour for 2024 with “It’s Not Ideal”
After an incredible break-out year, the multi-viral, social media sensation, star of Netflix “The Circle” and host of “Very British Problems: Live” and “Bad Manors” podcast, Tom Houghton sets out on his biggest and most hilarious show yet with “It’s Not Ideal”. Tickets go on sale Friday 1 September and are available from honourabletom.com.
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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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The Hull group changing the world – one free meal at a time
A Hull organisation which wants to ‘build a new society’ is starting by inviting everyone to talk about the world they want – over free food, with a creche provided.
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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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Chair of Hull Pride announces departure after five successful years
Pride in Hull, a leader in the advocacy of LGBT+ rights and inclusion, and renowned for its spectacular annual LGBT+ Pride event, will undergo a significant change in leadership. Jamie Lewis, the Chair of Trustees, is stepping down at the end of January, marking the end of an impactful five-year tenure. The charity is delighted to announce that Andy Train, a respected member of the board, will succeed Jamie as the new Chair.
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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.
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Shortlist revealed for 2024 HullBID Awards
Businesses in Hull city centre are buzzing with excitement after HullBID announced the shortlists for its awards, which are now in their tenth year.
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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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Lexus dealership will help steer Power Hour into the fast lane
A series of free business events set up to drive the development of the region’s digital economy has shifted up a gear by securing its first corporate partnership.
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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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Boo Hewerdine and Jenny Sturgeon ‘Outliers’ album release tour at Wrecking Ball
‘Outliers’ is the new self-titled album from Jenny Sturgeon and Boo Hewerdine.
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Hull rapper to perform at Connexin Live this March
Emerging Hull rapper Cameo Brooks has been selected to open for chart-topping MCs Bad Boy Chiller Crew.
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Hull Freedom Quarter provides new venues for Trinity Rebooted Festival
A street which only had one bar 18 months ago is staking its claim as the city centre’s newest party destination by providing three venues for the next round of HullBID’s free live music festival.
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Princes Quay to host the first ever Hull Business Expo
The Business Culture Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) is currently organising its first ever Hull Business Expo, which will take place inside Princes Quay Shopping Centre on Wednesday 10 April 2024.
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Cirque The Greatest Show to visit Connexin Live later this year
The show, which promises ‘where Musical Theatre Meets Circus’, visits for a matinee show on Saturday 19 October.
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Our Strength Is In Our Connection announces the start of Trees of Hope
Aiming to spread positivity and uplift the community during these final dark months of winter and these challenging times, Trees of Hope is a citywide community project decorating trees across Hull with symbols and messages of hope and resilience. Hope will then be turned into action; for every tree decorated, they will plant a new tree.
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Local charity announced as official charity partner of the East Yorkshire Half Marathon and 10k
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind has been named as the official charity partner of the East Yorkshire Half Marathon and 10k, in partnership with RunThrough.
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Spring into a new season at Hull Theatres
It’s a new year at Hull Theatres with a sensational season brimming with captivating performances and timeless tales.
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Natasha Tripney talks to author David Almond, playwright Zoe Cooper and director Esther Richardson about the forthcoming stage production of A Song for Ella Grey
“People have been telling this story forever,” says author David Almond about the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. “It’s one of the oldest stories ever told. There are endless versions of it, in cinema, on stage, in books and poetry and songs. I knew, at some point, I was going to write my version of it.”
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‘New faces and fresh ideas’ for Humber Business Week in 2024 as businesses ‘of all sizes’ invited to planning meeting
Businesses are being urged to attend an open planning meeting for Humber Business Week 2024 later this month as organisers place a focus on attracting ‘new faces and fresh ideas’ for this year’s week long ‘festival ‘of business.
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Unique recruitment event popping up in Hull this January
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are holding a Healthcare Support Worker recruitment event at Princes Quay Shopping Centre on Wednesday 24 January. Healthcare Support Workers interact with patients throughout their care, providing personal assistance and managing their day-to-day needs.
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Diasporas Now UK Tour 2023-2024 performance showcase at Humber Street Gallery
Performance art platform Diasporas Now announces the next stop of their 2023-2024 UK tour at Humber Street Gallery in Hull from 6pm-11pm on Saturday 27 January.
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Get ready to dress fabulous and formal and most importantly as yourself, at the Rainbow Valentine’s Ball
The Hull Rainbow Valentine’s Ball returns for the first time in four years on Friday 16 February, featuring a night of musical theatre from Hull’s State of the Arts Academy as well as a drag queen show.
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Talking Tables – Tackling loneliness one good chat at a time
Hull CVS are relaunching the Hull Talking Table Scheme, which encourages café customers to strike up a conversation with a stranger at a breakfast briefing at The Deep (Monday 15 January at 9:30am).
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New comic con to visit Hull this summer
Comic Con Mania is coming to Hull’s Connexin Live on Saturday 20 July.
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Brownlee Foundation purchase TriHard Events and announce new Ripon Triathlon Festival
The Brownlee Foundation has announced the purchase of TriHard Events, whose races include the iconic Helvellyn Triathlon. The aim is to use the acquisition to fuel the ecosystem of triathlon in the UK in two ways. Firstly, by delivering great multi-sport events suitable for all levels of participants; and secondly, by donating the money raised from the events to the Brownlee Foundation to deliver more free mini triathlons for children in primary schools.
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Yorkshire’s biggest Heritage Summit confirmed for Hull Minster
Building on the success of last year’s Yorkshire Heritage Summit in Saltaire, the bigger 2024 summit will take place in the historic city of Hull on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May.
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Hull Museums and Gallery announces 2024 programme
2024 promises to be an exciting year for Hull Museums and gallery as the year’s exhibition programme is today revealed.
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The search for stories from the fish factory floor
Did you work in the fish factories in Hull during the 1980s? Or know somebody who did? If so, Hull Truck Theatre and Hull Maritime need your help…
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Theatre review: Middle Child panto – Red Riding Hood
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Red Riding Hood, Middle Child’s panto at Social on Humber Street.
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Hull Theatres announces exciting new shows for 2024
From Bowie to Billy Pearce, Sinatra to Steff Todd and the dance stars of tomorrow, there’s something for everyone in the latest 2024 shows unveiled at Hull Theatres.
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Hull’s Low Ale Trail is back
Hull’s Low Ale Trail is back – and it’s bigger than ever. The Old Town based trail now includes 17 bars and pubs, all of which offer a range of low- and no-alcohol options. The relaunch is just in time for anyone planning a no-hangover festive night out, or thinking ahead to both Dry January and new year’s resolutions to cut down drinking.
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Success for Hull’s maritime guided tours
Hull’s maritime guided tours have seen a 50 per cent increase in visitors during 2023.
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Varna Ballet and Orchestra is coming to Hull
Raymond Gubbay Limited is pleased to announce that Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will return to the UK after a hugely successful debut in 2023. This season they will bring much-loved classical ballets The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty to Hull New Theatre from 29 -31 January 2024.
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It’s a bumper bundle at Hull City Hall
Just in time for Christmas, Hull City Hall announces a ‘magnificent seven’ with everything from comedy and music to West End favourites and a ghost or two.
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Ferens announces first exhibition of 2024
A new exhibition celebrating disability will open at Ferens Art Gallery in February 2024.
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People’s panto, Red Riding Hood, opens at Social next week
Tickets are selling fast for the latest Middle Child panto, which opens at Social on Thursday 21 December, with a story chosen by last year’s audience.
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From Past to Present: New exhibition at Humber Street Gallery captures Hull over four decades
Humber Street Gallery presents You and Me in HU3, an exhibition of storytelling, community and friendship from photographers George Norris and Russell Boyce. Through combining analogue black and white photographs with ongoing collaborative work, the exhibition explores four decades of change across the community in Hull.
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Freedom Festival Arts Trust transcending boundaries and making waves globally
An evaluation report on Freedom Festival Arts Trust events demonstrates a positive impact on the city of Hull. Local and visiting audiences spent an estimated £4 million within the local economy.
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Edwina Hayes to perform at East Yorkshire brewery live music session
Talented Driffield singer-songwriter Edwina Hayes will perform at Wold Newton-based Wold Top Brewery on Saturday 27 January 2024.
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Hundreds of free Christmas activities available to families
Free activity sessions for all school-aged children and young people will be on offer over the Christmas break. The Healthy Holidays programme is back for the winter break and as usual there’s something to suit everyone, including a dedicated SEND programme.
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Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre
Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family.
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Half-price tickets available for Humber Street Sesh 2024
Cut price early bird tickets will go on sale online for the region’s biggest music festival, Humber Street Sesh, which will take place on Hull Marina on Saturday 3 August 2024.
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What We Do – Artlink and Gallery 87 are celebrating art, community and creativity
What We Do is an exhibition that shows the outcomes of the creative programme at Artlink Hull and 87 Gallery. Work by artists and participants are brought together in celebration of work created within and outside of the gallery.
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Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds 2025 UK & Ireland arena tour announced
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of H.G. Wells’ dark Victorian tale.
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St John Ambulance hosts Carol Service in Hessle
St John Ambulance is hosting a Carol Service at All Saints Church, Hessle, on Friday 8 December at 7pm.
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Theatre review: Pinocchio at Hull Truck Theatre
Our theatre reviewer, Sam Sims, shares his thoughts on Pinocchio at Hull Truck Theatre. Christmas can’t be here already can it? It seems like only yesterday I […]
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‘Toad on the Wolds’ announced as East Riding Theatre’s Christmas production
Have you ever wondered what happened to Toad when he left prison!? Well this Christmas, let East Riding Theatre take you into the world of Toad, Mole and Badger as they venture into East Riding in the brand new play, Toad on the Wolds, proudly sponsored by Lairgate Financial, written by Gordon Meredith and directed by Richard Avery.
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Last chance to buy Scandinavian style for Christmas
Organisers of the Scandinavian Christmas Market in Hull are to hold a smaller event to give shoppers a last chance to snap up unique festive gifts and food.
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Cast announcement for Princess and The Frog at Hull Truck Theatre
This Christmas celebrate the warmth, fun and joy that friendship can bring with a brand-new production at Hull Truck Theatre.
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Hull homelessness charity to host Christmas Fayre
This December, homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is hosting a free family-friendly Christmas Fayre at their charity Emporium on 51 Whitefriargate.
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If we can’t imagine the future we want, then we can’t set a course to achieve it
Town Anywhere Hull will take you on a journey into the future, to imagine and build a thriving ‘Town Anywhere’. The Town Anywhere experience will be a day of creativity, visioning, and sharing. It will be a space to explore what we want the future to be. It will connect us to each other and help us envisage pathways through to the future we want.
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Loud Mouths exhibition opens at the Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition, created by a group of young people with additional needs and/or disabilities in Hull and inspired by their experience of using public transport, will open at the Streetlife Museum on Monday 27 November.
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