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BBC Contains Strong Language Is Back

BBC Contains Strong Language Is Back

August 22, 2019

Tickets for BBC Contains Strong Language, which takes place in Hull September 27th-29th, 2019, are available to book via Hull Truck’s website from Friday 23rd August at 10am.

The three-day festival of national poetry and spoken word returns to Hull following two successful years in the city. Contains Strong Language is produced by the BBC in partnership with Wrecking Ball Press, the British Council, Arts Council England, the Makassar International Writers Festival and others.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival To Feature Performing Arts From Hull

Edinburgh Fringe Festival To Feature Performing Arts From Hull

June 2, 2019

This summer, Hull is heading back to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as Absolutely Cultured’s Hull Independent Producer Initiative.

The Hull Independent Producers Initiative supports and develops Hull’s performing arts sector through training and mentoring. Also, it helps by championing emerging theatre companies living and working in the city.

Ferens Art Gallery In Hull To Host Swinging the Lamp

Ferens Art Gallery In Hull To Host Swinging the Lamp

January 29, 2019

A performance of the dramas of a life at sea and in the words of a former fisherman is to come to Hull for the first time.

The dramatic ‘Swinging the Lamp’ will take place at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 9 March, 7pm and is part story-telling, part theatre and part folk music, evoking life as it was in the fishing communities of Hull and Grimsby and remembering the life of skipper Jim Williams.

Libraries To Host Creative Writing Workshops For Children

Libraries To Host Creative Writing Workshops For Children

August 4, 2018

A local children’s writing competition is returning for its second year following the success of its launch in 2017.

The JVenn Young Writers’ Competition was launched by the JVenn Foundation and Hull Libraries in a bid to promote creative writing and literacy in Hull.

Cottingham Food and Drink Festival – Definitely One For The Diary

Cottingham Food and Drink Festival - Definitely One For The Diary

July 25, 2018

Definitely one for the diary is Cottingham Food and Drink Festival, returning to the East Yorkshire location on Sunday 16th September 2018 (10am to 5pm).

Returning for the sixth year running, the event will feature stalls in Market Green, King Street and Hallgate for this one-day foodie extravaganza.

FREEDOM FESTIVAL : A Weekend Of Wonder Awaits

FREEDOM FESTIVAL : A Weekend Of Wonder Awaits

July 10, 2018

In a world of endless possibilities, get ready to fuel your imagination and rediscover yourself and the incredible city of Hull as Freedom Festival Arts Trust reveals its 2018 programme.

On Friday 31 August 2018 Hull will come alive for a weekend of wonder with events and shows for the whole family to enjoy.

Enjoy Quality Big Screen Events For Less At Vue Hull

Enjoy Quality Big Screen Events For Less At Vue Hull

June 22, 2018

From award-winning musicals to classic love stories, Vue Hull’s Big Screen Events has it all – and now customers can enjoy the big screen experience for less.

Tickets for Vue’s exciting events line up are now just £9.99*, with savings of up to £7.50.

Students Spread Christmas Cheer With Their Delightful Production Of Elf Jr. The Musical

Students Spread Christmas Cheer With Their Delightful Production Of Elf Jr. The Musical

December 25, 2017

A group of talented, young performers from Starbrite Studios School of Performing Arts successfully presented “Elf Jr the Musical” to 340 people at The Hayward Theatre in Beverley during December 2017.

The musical featured 60 Starbrite students, aged between 3 and 16 years, who are all dedicated to acting, singing, and dancing.

FCUK’D: New Show By Hull Writer And Director Niall Ransome To Open In London

FCUK’D: New Show By Hull Writer And Director Niall Ransome To Open In London

November 30, 2017

It is estimated that around 100,000 children run away from home every year. Hull-born Niall Ransome, member of Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre Company, explores this important issue in FCUK’D: an alternative show for the festive period, backed by Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Dealing with themes of abandonment, loyalty, family, and the real experiences of young working-class lads in Britain today. Drawing on his experiences of growing up in Hull, in FCUK’D Niall tells the brutal and heartfelt story of a teenage boy who kidnaps his younger brother in an attempt to flee his decrepit council flat and escape his daily encounters with the authorities.

A Performance Of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night By The Three Inch Fools

A Performance Of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night By The Three Inch Fools

June 23, 2017

A performance of William Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ by the Three Inch Fools set in the stunning grounds at Burton Constable Hall.

The Three Inch Fools are a five-strong troupe of actors with all manner of musical instruments, travelling with set, props, costumes and camping gear, performing a highly imaginative and vibrantly musical take on Shakespeare’s plays.

Beverley Theatre Company Presents RolePlay, A Brilliant Comedy By Alan Ayckbourn

Beverley Theatre Company Presents Roleplay, A Brilliant Comedy By Alan Ayckbourn

April 18, 2017

Playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s superb comedy RolePlay comes to Beverley later this month. It is a welcome return to Yorkshire having debuted at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough in 2001.

It focuses on ill-matched couple Justin and Julie-Ann preparing for a dinner party in their London Docklands flat on a stormy night.

Great Weather Leads To Record-Breaking Day At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

Sewerby Social And In Focus - Two New Events At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

April 13, 2017

As Bridlington basked in the sunshine over the weekend, huge crowds of visitors descended upon the town to take advantage of events in the newly-launched Active Coast programme.

A full line-up of Easter events at Sewerby Hall and Gardens; the beaches and foreshores; Bridlington Spa; and activities at East Riding Leisure Bridlington.

Pat Nolan To Appear At The East Yorkshire Theatre

Pat Nolan To Appear At The East Yorkshire Theatre

April 10, 2017

One of the stand-up tale tellers appearing at The East Yorkshire Theatre on Good Friday 14 April 2017 is having to tell his tale while seated in a mobility scooter.

This “new” performer at the theatre is Patrick Nolan, a local Romany character who lives in a supermarket car park and drives about the town in a electronic vehicle believed to have been a bumper-car in a traveling fair.

Have Fun This Coming Easter At Sewerby Hall and Gardens

Have Fun This Coming Easter At Sewerby Hall and Gardens

April 5, 2017

Sewerby Hall and Gardens have weeks of family fun activities planned for the Easter holidays.

Between now and Sunday, 23 April, there are plenty of activities and events planned for visitors young and old alike.

(In)visible Dancing Comes To Hull UK City of Culture

(In)visible Dancing Comes To Hull UK City of Culture

April 3, 2017

The streets of Hull will come alive with dancing this summer as Luca Silvestrini’s Protein brings its outdoor spectacular (In)visible Dancing to the city as part of UK City of Culture 2017.

The company will work with five Hull-based dance apprentices and five musicians to create the 12th edition of (In)visible Dancing, featuring dance artists, skateboarders, parkour and street performers and a host of performance groups from the region.

Jacob’s Well Appeal to Public For Help To Sort Through Medical Supplies

Jacob’s Well Appeal to Public For Help To Sort Through Medical Supplies

March 29, 2017

Local charity Jacob’s Well is urgently appealing for people to give up a few hours to help sort aid supplies that are shipped to some of the worlds most needy people.

The charity say that due to their success they are receiving donations from companies that means they are now in need of some extra hands to sort the supplies ready for shipping.

Activities This Easter Holiday At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

Activities This Easter Holiday At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

March 15, 2017

Sewerby Hall and Gardens have three weeks of family fun activities planned for the Easter holidays.

Between Saturday, 1 and Sunday, 23 April, there are plenty of activities and events planned for visitors young and old alike.

International Hanse Day Returns Hull City of Culture For 2017

International Hanse Day Returns Hull City of Culture For 2017

February 18, 2017

International Hanse Day is to return to Hull’s Old Town for 2017, following a successful pilot event last year.

12,000 people flocked to the High Street and Museums Quarter in for the 2016 event and on Saturday 13 May this year, the area will once again be transformed into a medieval market place.

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