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.
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Absolutely Cultured offer a variety of arts and culture experiences for all in their upcoming October to December season
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.
Continue readingFreedom Festival Kicks off with a jam-packed opening weekend this bank holiday
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.
Continue readingKCOM supports Hull’s flagship Freedom Festival
KCOM has been announced as a major partner for the region’s leading arts and culture festival.
Continue readingSiemens Mobility supports Goole Pride as team joins day of celebrations
Siemens Mobility has played a major role in Goole’s first ever Pride event, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the local community where it is investing up to £200m in a rail manufacturing facility.
Continue readingThe Godber Theatre Foundation presents Don’t Just Sit There
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.
Continue readingMigration and movement of people at the heart of this October’s High Wolds Poetry Festival
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.
Continue readingFestival of Remembrance and a brass band spectacular return to Hull City Hall
Hull City Hall welcomes the return of the musical tribute to the Armed Forces past and present to commemorate Remembrance Day 2022.
Continue readingSpectacular fire circus show to light up Stage @TheDock
An interactive fire circus theatre production is heading to Hull’s stunning outdoor performance venue for a five-day run.
Continue readingHull History Centre hosting free exhibition that will reveal Hull’s past
Hull History Centre is opening its first in-house exhibition for two and a half years.
Continue readingNew audio-visual installation Sirens brings modern day slavery into focus at Freedom Festival
The installation combines sculpture with digital technology and tells a story of women in global society through the lens of ancient mythology
Continue readingBio blitz family fun day at Alderman Kneeshaw Park
On Friday 12 August, the Friends of Alderman Kneeshaw Park will welcome families onto the park grounds for a day of fun and fact finding.
Continue readingNew Hull library exhibition shows how creativity makes neighbourhoods thrive
A free exhibition at Hull Central Library explores how shared creative processes, skills and values contribute to thriving commons neighbourhoods.
Continue readingAndré Rieu 2022 Maastricht Concert in cinemas nationwide
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 […]
Continue readingReturn of Yum! Festival attracts huge crowds to boost city centre businesses
HullBID’s summer of sensational food celebrations brough thousands of people to the city’s Fruit Market area as the third of this year’s Hull Street Food Nights was followed by the return of the Yum! Festival of Food and Drink.
Continue readingHull Truck Theatre partners with Freedom Festival 2022
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.
Continue readingBrand new audio adventure Fast Food Megaverse to premier at Freedom Festival, created by local children and starring Lucy Beaumont
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.
Continue readingPeaky Blinders actor joins Rambert Dance production
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.
Continue readingArtist supports Viola trawler campaign with exhibition at Burton Constable Hall
An art exhibition featuring the ships from Hull which sailed in the Falklands War Task Force is raising awareness and funds to help bring home the world’s oldest remaining steam trawler from its current resting place in the South Atlantic.
Continue readingHumber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery partner up to bring Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 to Hull
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.
Continue readingWilly Wonka named for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical
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.
Continue readingMusic maestro please! The Classics series returns to Hull City Hall alongside the Lunchtime Organ Showcase and a festive treat
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.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh 2022 goes greener with bamboo wristbands
Environmentally friendly bamboo wristbands for Hull’s biggest festival for emerging music will go on sale on Monday.
Continue readingFree to enter summer quiz returns to Hull for 2022
Following its popularity in 2021, the free-to-enter Hull Summer Quiz has returned for 2022.
Continue readingWestlife: Live from Wembley Stadium in cinemas nationwide
Pop icons Westlife have announced a huge cinema spectacular for summer 2022, with their massive sold-out concert at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London being broadcast live via satellite into cinemas across the UK on Saturday 6 August.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Whispering Jungle
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Whispering Jungle by Concrete Youth.
Continue readingEverything you need to know about Pride in Hull 2022
After two years on hold, the LGBTQ+ community has lots of celebrating to catch up on. Therefore, Pride in Hull has planned something extra special to celebrate 50 years of Pride in the UK and 21 years in Hull.
Continue readingHullBID heads to Fruit Market with double helping of Hull Street Food Nights and Yum! Festival
HullBID will deliver a double helping of sensational street food next week when two of the city centre’s most popular gastro events are presented back-to-back at an exciting new venue.
Continue readingMiddle Child reveal dates for rock’n’roll panto, Robin Hood: Prince of Thorngumbald
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.
Continue readingQ&A with Luminarium designer Alan Parkinson
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.
Continue readingHull Trains supporting local summer events
Crowds from across Yorkshire will flock to the city when two summertime events return with the backing of Hull Trains.
Continue readingTake on your chance to become champions of the inflatables
This year sees the return of Graham Fisher’s ‘It’s A Knockout’ in support of Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingLearn how to write a play from scratch with Middle Child and Tom Wells
Budding playwrights in Hull are being invited to apply for this year’s Middle Child Writers’ Group, which returns in September.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Play That Goes Wrong
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Play That Goes Wrong at Hull New Theatre.
Continue readingThe Beat Goes On at PAC
He has been hailed by legendary blues musician Eric Bibb as a “wonderfully talented modern troubadour whose sincere, thoughtful songs pull you in.”
Continue readingNE-YO brings UK tour to Hull
R&B superstar NE-YO is coming to Hull later this year.
Continue readingBob Dylan is coming to Hull
One of the world’s most influential and ground-breaking artists is coming to Hull later this year.
Continue readingColour Run is back – sign up to support local charities
The Colour Run is the perfect family event to be part of this summer. Brought to you by Dove House, the unique event promises a rainbow of fun for all and is open to everyone of all ages, no matter their fitness ability.
Continue readingHull’s Museum Quarter transformed for Festival of Archaeology
Hull’s Museum Quarter will be transformed into a medieval encampment for the city-wide Festival of Archaeology.
Continue readingNew music venue opens in Hull
One of Hull’s leading sports and leisure venues Active+, formerly Hull Indoor Sports Centre, is becoming a music venue for the growing number of local bands and solo singers.
Continue readingStage @TheDock to stage spectacular summer programme of outdoor entertainment
A packed summer programme of shows, events and performances has been announced at a stunning outdoor venue in Hull.
Continue readingTheatre review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingBeverley Puppet Trail is now open
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.
Continue readingLocal NHS staff team up with Raise the Roof charity to provide a warm meal for those in need
Several members of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s teams have teamed up with a local charity, Raise the Roof, to provide an extra warm meal to those in need on Thursday 7 July.
Continue readingSave the Date – Freedom Festival Returns to Hull for 9 days
Freedom Festival have this week announced a preview and dates of their upcoming festival programme.
Continue readingHull to welcome snooker’s biggest stars
The Bonus Arena in Hull will host the world’s best snooker players next year, when the Tour Championship comes to the city for the first time.
Continue readingCommunity Members of A Midsummer Night’s Dream share their experience of working on this 50th Anniversary production
Members of the local community have been rehearsing A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Saturday 2 – Saturday 9 July) at weekends and on evenings during the week to accommodate the working hours of many of the performers.
Continue readingFirst puffins unveiled as part of East Yorkshire animal sculpture trail
A public art event which makes puffins the stars of stories of conservation, global warming and green energy has taken off with the installation of the first sculptures in a trail stretching along the coast of East Yorkshire.
Continue readingOompa, Loompa, doompety doo, Charlie’s on the way
The West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical is set to serve up tasty treats at Hull New Theatre from 6 – 16 September 2023.
Continue readingUniversity of Hull graduates to play Glastonbury
University of Hull music graduates are due to play Glastonbury Festival this year as part of Hull-based band, Pavey Ark.
Continue readingRollits seminar will help charity trustees plan for law changes
Leading law firm Rollits LLP will host a seminar next week designed to help charities prepare for changes which are looming as part of The Charities Bill.
Continue readingStage-ed celebrates 10 years with an incredibly special Summer School hosted by Middleton Hall
Stage-ed has been running holiday schools in Hull for the past ten years and this year to celebrate its 10th anniversary they will be back for a fun-filled week at Middleton Hall on the University of Hull campus.
Continue readingStage @TheDock to host stunning Opera North performance
A stunning opera production celebrating music from around the world is heading to Hull’s Stage @TheDock to kick-start a spectacular summer seasons of shows, events and performances.
Continue readingNominations open for awards celebrating volunteers
HEY Smile Foundation and partners will host an awards ceremony to honour volunteers from around the region.
Continue readingIntroducing the cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a new community production as part of Hull Truck Theatre’s 50th anniversary programme
Hull Truck Theatre continues to celebrate its exciting 50th anniversary programme with a production performed by local members of the community. Prepare for a magical experience that will transport audiences to an enchanted forest near Athens for a night of magic and mayhem.
Continue readingNew shows on sale at Hull Theatres
Opulent operatics, beautiful ballet, and cracking comedy are all on the way to Hull Theatres.
Continue readingAward-winning film about Yorkshireness to be screened at Beverley Cinema
A film exploring the characteristic of Yorkshire folk has won a series of International Film awards ahead of its regional launch in July.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured to bring Luminarium by Architects of Air to Pearson Park
This summer, an inflatable structure will invite visitors to explore a labyrinth of light and colour.
Continue readingYorkshire Coast Puffin Sculpture Trail going live
This summer, the puffins are flying south! Look out for them along the East Yorkshire coast and around the East Riding of Yorkshire, as they find new and often unlikely habitats. These are no ordinary puffins, but beautiful, artist decorated sculptures, standing proudly 1.5m tall, colourful beacons in the landscape.
Continue readingSummer Sounds at Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre is pleased to announce an exciting programme of musical experiences, inviting audiences to celebrate the joy of coming together.
Continue readingHull’s much-loved Big Malarkey Festival returns with a diverse and vibrant programme for 2022
Grab your family, friends and imagination, and get ready to gather once again in Malarkey Park to enter a world beyond the stories.
Continue readingWorld’s largest festival of British puppet theatre bringing classic fairy tales to wow families and kids
The world’s largest showcase of British puppetry in Beverley this July is bringing classic fairy tales to life to wow families and kids in popular venues around the East Yorkshire town.
Continue readingThousands cross the finish line at the Hull Running Festival
The streets of Hull came alive as thousands of fun-runners, fundraisers and club runners of all ages and abilities crossed the finish line at the Hull Running Festival, which featured the Hull Half Marathon and Hull 10K.
Continue readingHumber Speculative Fiction returns to Beverley
An event celebrating speculative fiction in all its forms is to return to Beverley on Sunday 24th July.
Continue readingFestive films, the story of the Queen of Soul and a King of Comedy all at Hull City Hall
Stunning Christmas films, a ‘supreme’ story, and stand-up comedy are all set to light up the stage at Hull City Hall.
Continue readingCampbell launches Humber Business Week attack on government and challenges Labour to set out its strategy
A writer, communicator and strategist who guided the Labour party through three general election victories launched a withering attack on Boris Johnson and his government when he spoke at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingKCOM proud to support Pride as main sponsor
KCOM has restated its commitment to diversity and inclusion as it is announced as one of the main sponsors of this year’s Pride in Hull celebrations.
Continue readingEntrepreneurs buoyant as Humber Business Week looks at succeeding in chaos
Entrepreneurs from across the region shared their experience of how to survive and thrive during the pandemic and beyond as they gathered at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingAll-singing, all-dancing Beverley theatre group supports local families with a brand new version of their hit show
Back by popular demand after sell-out runs in 2015 and 2018, She Productions returns to East Riding Theatre with Beverley Does Broadway. Think West End showbiz, delicious harmonies, and bags of talent in this brand new 2022 version running from 1-9 July.
Continue readingBiz Week is back for 2022, as Marketing Humber reveals new recruitment resource
Marketing Humber welcomed Bondholders to launch Biz Week 2022 and reveal a new Bondholder resource – Your Time.
Continue readingFamily Open Day at Hull Truck Theatre
This month Hull Truck Theatre and the Albemarle Music Centre will open their doors for a free event full of activities and fun for the whole family.
Continue readingUnion Flag to fly high from the top of the Humber Bridge as part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Organisers of a spectacular Platinum Jubilee flotilla and flypast have revealed plans to apply the finishing touch to the celebrations by flying the Union Flag from two of the highest points in the region.
Continue reading“Cultural commodity” John Godber to join Humber Business Week line-up
The business acumen behind a string of productions which provided a lifeline for Hull Truck Theatre will come under the spotlight as part of the Elevenses interviews at Humber Business Week.
Continue readingJudges impressed by ambition and resilience as they reveal shortlist for People in Business Awards
Judges and sponsors of a business awards event which is all about people praised the resilience and ambition of nominees and urged employers to commit to greater collaboration as a route to improving skills.
Continue readingHull Street Food Nights to make a mouth-watering return
HullBID is counting down to the return of the hugely-popular Hull Street Food Nights with businesses banding together to offer everything from ribs to rib-tickling!
Continue readingTheatre review: Teechers Leavers ’22
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Teechers Leavers ’22 at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingSpecial LGBTQ+ festival announced for the summer
To celebrate 50 years of Pride in the UK and 21 years in Hull, Pride in Hull is hosting a special event for the LGBT+ community and allies across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingFlotilla and flypast put the Humber centre stage for Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Businesses from the Humber Bridge to Hull marina have outlined their plans to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in style against a spectacular backdrop of a flotilla and flypast.
Continue readingRollits brings leading resilience coach to Humber Business Week
We had a chat with Ed Jenneson, Head of Employment at Rollits, to find out more about the law firm’s high-profile event that takes place during Humber Business Week 2022.
Continue readingHumber Business Week audience to quiz “lifelong republican” Alastair Campbell about the Queen’s role as a leader and moderniser
A high-profile political figure who admits to being “something of a lifelong republican” will be quizzed at Humber Business Week about his belief that the Queen is “one of the great enduring winners of our lifetime”.
Continue readingBack to Ours are hosting their biggest ever Shindig in a Big Top in Bransholme to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Have you been to a Back to Ours Shindig? They’re the hottest ticket in town for over 55s – a party afternoon packed with food, drinks, singing, dancing and loads of entertainment.
Continue readingSowing the seeds of love
Hull New Theatre is encouraging youngsters across the city to reap what they sow in a new project designed to harness the learning potential of live entertainment.
Continue readingHull Brickfest returns for 2022
The celebration of all things LEGO is back this August – the perfect event for little ones and big kids alike.
Continue readingPaolo Nutini to bring UK tour to Hull
Paolo Nutini has announced his new album ‘Last Night In the Bittersweet’ will be released this summer.
Continue readingFood, face painting and lots of fun – Lost City Adventure Golf turns one
Lost City Adventure Golf in Hull is celebrating its first birthday with a day full of activities for all ages to enjoy.
Continue readingHumber Business Week event seeks to redefine resilience
Humber Business Week event seeks to redefine resilience whilst also considering the obligations employers have in respect of hidden disabilities and neurodiversity in the workplace
Continue readingProperty conversion paused as owners open doors to Puffins Galore!
Work on converting a former radio studio into high-end office space and apartments has been placed on hold after the arrival in the building of a colony of puffins.
Continue readingAA Global marks anniversary in Hull by sponsoring Chamber Expo as a highlight of Humber Business Week
A language services provider which has thrived since expanding into Hull in 2011 is saying thank you to the region’s business community and belatedly marking its 10th anniversary in the city by sponsoring the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce Expo.
Continue readingHull to Host “An Evening with Michael Franzese: The Real Goodfella” – Gala Event with Reformed Mob Boss
Mandala Ventures has announced the launch of “An Evening with Michael Franzese – The Real Goodfella”, a series of multi-city gala events in the UK, headlined by Michael Franzese, the former high-ranking member of the Mafia and now renowned motivational speaker, best-selling author, and star of several global documentaries.
Continue readingMore than 40 acts unveiled in full programme at this year’s Beverley Puppet Festival
More than 40 puppet theatre companies will be descending on East Yorkshire at this year’s Beverley Puppet Festival, which runs from Friday 15 to Sunday July 17 in indoor and outdoor venues across the town.
Continue readingTheatre review: There Should Be Unicorns
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on Middle Child’s There Should Be Unicorns.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh 2022 goes back to its roots on Hull Marina
Humber Street Sesh, the multi award-winning music festival, will return to its spiritual home on Hull Marina on Saturday 13 August, with early bird tickets on sale now.
Continue readingLIMITLESS: Original screen prints and installations by Martin Nelson
From a successful business owner in Hull, specialising in graphic design procured through the traditional craft of screen-printing, to later graduating from the prestigious Gray’s School of Art in Scotland, Martin Nelson has followed a precision of calculated form.
Continue readingHumber Business Week 2022 all about ‘getting back together’ to share knowledge and celebrate success
Organisers of Humber Business Week say this year’s event is all about ‘getting back together’ as a business community to tackle the pressing issues, share knowledge and celebrate success.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Hound of the Baskervilles
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Hound of the Baskervilles at East Riding Theatre.
Continue readingFrom Demon Dentists to Dancing Divas with no ‘flossing’ in sight
Hull Theatres have today announced two new shows that are guaranteed to keep you on your toes in the months ahead.
Continue readingAn interview with John Godber on Teechers Leavers ’22
John Godber talks about Teechers Leavers ’22, which runs at Hull Truck Theatre from Thursday 19 to Saturday 11 June.
Continue readingAlastair Campbell, John and Martha Godber and Tommy Coyle bring blend of politics, culture and sport to Humber Business Week
Key figures from politics, culture and sport will deliver a different perspective on the corporate world when they line up for one of the highlights of Humber Business Week.
Continue readingTheatre review: The Three Musketeers
Our theatre reviewer, Hannah Hobson, shares her thoughts on The Three Musketeers at Hull Truck Theatre.
Continue readingBonus Arena launches first Business Breakfast to welcome new General Manager
Local Hull and East Yorkshire businesses are invited to visit the Bonus Arena to meet new General Manager, Darren Moore.
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