Audiences are once again invited to step into the infamous Ship Disco, where there’s a pint with your name on it.
It’s a night that promises raw, raucous, and moving gig-theatre rooted in Grimsby’s fishing heritage.
Set on a Landing Day, 7 years between the triple trawler tragedy, 11 years before the second Cod War and 15 years before the fishing industry collapses in on itself all together. With the threat of war looming over them, a fat wage packet and only three days to spend it, the fishermen return to the women and families they left at shore.
Using the true stories passed down from her family for generations, Evangeline Henderson’s writing provides a voice for a community which has been neglected for years by society and government alike.
She comments: “My pops was a fisherman from the ages of 15 until 60. I grew up on his tales out at sea and they’ve come to shape my life. Being an actor and writer, I felt it my duty to create something that will celebrate and shed light on Grimsby’s history, which I hope will resonate with other post-industrial towns with a shared memories.”
Along with her own knowledge of the fishing industry, Henderson has been supported throughout by celebrated author, Brian W Lavery (The Luckiest Thirteen, The Headscarf Revolutionaries) who comments: “I’m a great believer in untold stories and I’m a great believer in stories that make a difference. When I was approached by Evie, I was really impressed by this young woman’s talent and determination.”
Many of GRIMM’s original cast and crew return, highlighting a wealth of regional talent, especially in Hull and Grimsby.
You can catch the show across venues in various locations from Lincolnshire to Northumberland and South West Wales. Tickets are £15 in most venues, with affordable ticket prices set in certain locations.
Dates
Docks Beers, Grimsby, Wednesday 15th October 2025
Docks Beers, Grimsby, Thursday 16th October 2025 (Live Captions)
Boston Guildhall, Friday 17th October 2025
Edinburgh Street Community Centre, Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Social, Hull, Thursday 23rd October (Post-show Q&A)
Thurlow Pavilion with Blaize, Saturday 25th October
Goxhill Memorial Hall with Blaize, Sunday 26th October
Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle, Wednesday 29th October (Closed captions)
Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle Thursday 30th of October 2025 (Audio Described)
Edmundbyers Village Hall with Highlights Friday 31st of October 2025
Felton Village Hall with Highlights Saturday 1st November 2025
Bowes & Gilmonby Village Hall with Highlights, Sunday 2nd November 2025
Haverhub, Pembrokeshire, Saturday 8th November
Show: GRIMM
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: £3-£15
Running time: Approx 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
Venue and show access: Please contact ginaruffin95@outlook.com to discuss