Category: Events

Hull Truck Theatre are extremely proud to continue celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, presenting A Christmas Carol in association with Leeds Playhouse. In this interview, Deaf actor Adam Bassett (Bob Cratchit) and deaf actor Emma Prendergast (Mrs Crachit) talk about how rehearsals are going for A Christmas Carol. Discover who inspired them to act when growing up and learn how the cast communicate with each other using British Sign Language (BSL).

Roll up… roll up and step into the light where musical theatre meets circus as CIRQUE: The Greatest Show comes to Hull New Theatre on 17 February 2023.

The very best of Yorkshire dance talent will be showcased when the internationally acclaimed Motionhouse bring Nobody: A Dance Circus Adventure to Hull New Theatre later this month.

Following an emotional performance in May that saw Musical Director Andrew Penny MBE hand over the baton after 40 years at the helm, Hull Philharmonic Orchestra is all set to welcome the first of three guest conductors for its new season.

Hull Truck Theatre are extremely proud to continue celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, presenting A Christmas Carol in association with Leeds Playhouse. In this interview, Director Sameena Hussain shares her inspiration behind the story and why this show might be different to any other version of the classic tale.

After a string of eclectic, theatrical projects – exploring swinging ’60s London (58 Fordwych Rd); 19th century fantasy literature and 1980s West Country romance (Phantastes) and an epic poem lost in time (A Wiltshire Tale), Nick is back, how nature intended: One voice. One guitar.

Outlaw Robin Hood has appealed to children in Hull to protect him from the Sheriff of Cottingham by ripping down wanted posters bearing his portrait.

After the huge critical success of Teechers Leavers ’22 for Hull Truck’s 50th anniversary, John Godber OBE has teamed up with writing partner, newly honoured D.Litt from Hull University, Jane Thornton to revise their 1985 hit play Shakers, which has been performed around the world.

Hull Truck Theatre welcomes Hull Comedy Festival back to its stage as the festival celebrates its 15th anniversary. Presenting some of the best local comedy acts, this year’s line-up includes award winning performers, a family-friendly show, local comedy talent plus touring shows with the hottest talent from the UK comedy festival scene.

Absolutely Cultured’s aim to give everyone the opportunity to get involved in the arts will be advanced in the New Year, with their upcoming season of cultural activity running January to March 2023.

This festive season, Charles Dickens classic Christmas ghost story A Christmas Carol will be magically brought to life by Hull Truck Theatre.

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Ladies Unleashed at Hull Truck Theatre.

Hull New Theatre has joined forces with local company Concrete Youth to make this year’s pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, a more inclusive experience.

Hull’s Trinity Live weekly music night has been extended until Christmas, thanks to its popularity with music lovers since returning to Trinity Market in February.

Meet Lewis. He’s a Redcoat. Living the dream and living it large in Bognor Regis. He likes to smile and show you a good time. But what happens when you’re having an ‘off day’? And you tell Barney the Dinosaur to p*ss off (in front of a load of kids)?  

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Gladys: A Beverley Love Story at East Riding Theatre.

There will be shoulder pads, smart quiffs, and a reminder that everyone is beautiful as Hull Theatres announce a new series of sensational shows this week.

Comedy ballet superstars Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo return to Hull this autumn – and dancer Giovanni Goffredo may be recognised by audiences for more than just his pirouettes and arabesques…

Hull Truck Theatre presents another month of exciting visiting work that will include inspiring plays, entertaining stories, dark stand up and improvised comedies, as well as magical adventures, in conversations and live screenings.

The theatre is introducing its first baby-friendly performances for Ladies Unleashed (Fri 7 Oct 2022, 11am) followed by Mumsy (Fri 10 & Fri 24 Mar 2023, 11am).

A dinosaur extravaganza attracted thousands of people to Hull city centre for a great day out at a family festival of fun and frights.

Hull Independent Cinema has announced details of its final season of films for 2022. The season opens on Monday 3 October with a special screening of CLERKS III, the new sequel to the cult classic CLERKS, in partnership with Cult Cinema Sunday.

Majestic musicals, masterclasses, mirth, music, and even a tiger are heading to Hull Theatres in the near future and beyond.

Days after Andrew ends his seven-year relationship with college sweetheart, Jake, he is messaged out of the blue by a former ‘friend’. This unwelcome advance triggers an emotional spiral as Andrew recounts his unstable first steps into the world of gay sex and queer identity; all under the increasingly imposing guidance of Kevin, a teacher at his drama academy.

The timeless classic Swan Lake will visit for two shows on Saturday 12 November, featuring a live orchestra with over 30 musicians. Tickets for the events go on general sale at 10am on Friday 23 September.

Hull Truck Theatre are excited to be kicking off the second half of their 50th anniversary season with Ladies Unleashed. Amanda Whittington’s third instalment of the Ladies Trilogy follows the popular Hull Truck Theatre hits, Ladies Day and Ladies Down Under, and celebrates friendship, growing older and living for today.

A must-have book for fans of Mick Ronson and David Bowie – the Spider from Hull who lit up the fabulous Ziggy Stardust shows with his dazzling guitar playing and powerful stage presence. This is Mick Ronson’s story. And it begins in his hometown of Hull.

The giant puffin sculpture, affectionately known as ‘Elsie’, has returned to her public. However, she can now be found in a brand new location.

A chamber orchestra will breathe beautifully dark energy into legendary rock and metal anthems at Hull City Hall.

This autumn Hull Truck Theatre presents a variety of exciting visiting work, from musicals and poetry to plays about power and knowledge. As the theatre collaborates with Freedom Festival, Hull Independent Cinema, NT Live and Heritage Open Day Tours, it welcomes new and returning partners to present quality theatre and talent this September.

This week Hull Truck Theatre caught up with playwright Amanda Whittington to find out more about the inspiration behind Ladies Unleashed, ahead of the start of rehearsals on Monday 5 September. Amanda shares what to expect from the story, the characters, and how she is proud to have Ladies Unleashed as part of the theatre’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Absolutely Cultured are excited to share the details of their upcoming season, kicking off in October and running through December. A variety of cultural events, exhibitions and projects will be taking place in their Humber Street Gallery venue, across Hull and its communities.

With nine days of Freedom Festival in 2022, there is so much to explore and enjoy every day from 26 August to 4 September. For those eager to get the most out of the festival this year, it is a must to catch the launch weekend events.

On Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October, The Godber Theatre Foundation will perform Don’t Just Sit There at Hull Truck Theatre in the Godber Studio.

The festival, in North Dalton, East Yorkshire on Saturday 22 October, is a free open mic, one-day festival for absolutely anyone of any age, to share their own or other people’s poetry.

An interactive fire circus theatre production is heading to Hull’s stunning outdoor performance venue for a five-day run.

The installation combines sculpture with digital technology and tells a story of women in global society through the lens of ancient mythology

Dust off those dancing shoes – after two long years, cinema’s biggest music event is back! Maestro André Rieu will present his brand-new summer concert, Happy […]

There is so much to explore in 2022 as Freedom Festival makes a welcome return, with Hull Truck Theatre once again partnering to present a unique series of indoor theatre and performance events.

Critically acclaimed theatre company, The Herd, is launching a brand new interactive audio walk in their home city of Hull this summer. Fast Food Megaverse invites you to put on headphones, grab a map and join Mo on an adventure through the multiverse.

One of the cast of hit TV series Peaky Blinders is set to feature in a new dance-theatre experience from ground-breaking company Ballet Rambert.

Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery are proud to announce they will be hosting the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 exhibition across both venues this autumn.

Gareth Snook will play Willy Wonka in the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of the new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical, which comes to Hull New Theatre in September 2023.

World-class orchestral music makes a welcome return to Hull City Hall this autumn with the unveiling of the prestigious Classics Series alongside an outstanding organ season.

Environmentally friendly bamboo wristbands for Hull’s biggest festival for emerging music will go on sale on Monday.

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Whispering Jungle by Concrete Youth.

Panto fans in Hull should set their sights on Social this Christmas for Middle Child’s rock’n’roll take on the legend of Robin Hood.

Absolutely Cultured is bringing Luminarium by Architects of Air to Pearson Park from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 July. Designer Alan Parkinson sheds some light on what it’s all about.

Budding playwrights in Hull are being invited to apply for this year’s Middle Child Writers’ Group, which returns in September.

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Play That Goes Wrong at Hull New Theatre.

One of the world’s most influential and ground-breaking artists is coming to Hull later this year.

A packed summer programme of shows, events and performances has been announced at a stunning outdoor venue in Hull.

Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Hull Truck Theatre.

There’s a puppet with good taste and a sweet tooth staring out of the window of Nicky Condette’s TC Patisserie on Lairgate, one of the businesses and organisations backing the Beverley Puppet Festival with their Beverley Puppet Trail window displays.

Freedom Festival have this week announced a preview and dates of their upcoming festival programme.