We are absolutely delighted to work in partnership with Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help bring you all some much-needed Christmas cheer.
JOANNA HOLDEN RATTY Most recent productions include: The Tempest and Bleak House (Creation Theatre Company), Peter Pan (Hull Truck Theatre), Rising Up (English Folk Expo), Twelfth Night (Lyceum/Bristol Old Vic), Where There’s Muck There’s Bras (Northern Exhibition) and has also worked with York Theatre Royal, Bristol Old Vic, The British Library, Manchester Royal Exchange, Live Theatre, Northern Stage (Founder Member) Svenska Theatre Finland, Soho Theatre, Keswick Theatre by the Lake, Bush Theatre, The Royal Court, Bolton Octagon, RNT, Sheffield Crucible, Perth Rep, The Gate, The Tricycle, Polka, The Gilded Balloon. Companies include Vamos Theatre Company, Told by an Idiot, Kneehigh, Clowns without Borders, Cirque Du Soleil, Cartoon de Salvo, Vtol Dance Company, Royal Shakespeare Company, North East Theatre Consortium, Bamboozle Theatre Company, The Ding Foundation. Film includes: An interview with a Hitman and The Enormous Turnip.
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LAURIE JAMIESON PRINCE CHARMING Theatre credits include: The Canary & the Crow (Middle Child Theatre), The Last of the Pelican Daughters (The Wardrobe Ensemble), Joan of Leeds (Breach Theatre), Thor & Loki (Vicky Graham Productions/House of Blakewell), Weekend Rockstars & Mercury Fur (Middle Child Theatre), Wendy & Peter (Edinburgh Lyceum), Little Malcolm and his Struggle Against the Eunuchs (Southwark Playhouse); Dyl (Old Red Lion), Operation Black Antler (Blast Theory/Hydrocracker), Treasure Island and Sleeping Beauty (Hull Truck Theatre), Hollow (Bikeshed, Exeter), Richard II (Willow Globe).
Shows like this are a key part of the festive season for many people, with families and friends getting together to celebrate the joy of Christmas with the magic of live theatre, which, sadly this year, we have been unable to do. Working together with both councils has ensured that families across our region, as well as residents in care homes and children in schools can all enjoy a fun cultural experience, and get back to what we’ve all been missing: a little bit of joy and laughter in these difficult times! Thanks to everyone who has made this happen especially the extremely talented Hull Truck Theatre team. This production is proof that in times of adversity, creativity and the power of stories can bring magic back into our lives. So, sit back, grab a mince pie, and pour yourself a little bit of Christmas cheer. Enjoy the show! Mark Babych Janthi Mills-Ward Artistic Director
Executive Director
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
RACHEL DALE HILDA
AMELIA DONKOR CINDERELLA
Stage Management Jane Williamson
Recent theatre credits include: The Taming of the Shrew/As You Like it (Royal Shakespeare Company), The 39 Steps (Stephen Joseph Theatre), The Culture (Hull Truck Theatre), What Shadows (Birmingham Rep/ Lyceum Edinburgh/The Park), Villette (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Vassa Zheleznova (Southwark Playhouse), Richard III, My Last Duchess (The Faction/New Diorama Theatre), The Fruit Trilogy (Southbank Centre/West Yorkshire Playhouse), Wanted! Robin Hood, Mother Courage, Manchester Lines (Library Theatre Company/ The Lowry), I Have a Dream (Polka Theatre), Arabian Nights (New Vic Theatre).
Theatre credits include: Goodnight Mister Tom (East Riding Theatre); Absolute Hell (National Theatre); The Hypocrite (Hull Truck Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company & Hull UK City of Culture 2017); The Gaul (Hull Truck Theatre); The Love Project (Ideastap/Underbelly Award – Edinburgh Festival); You Once Said Yes (Fringe First Award – Edinburgh Festival/Roundhouse); Talking in Bed (Theatre 503); Fuente Ovejuna (Southwark Playhouse); Arden of Faversham (Rose Theatre); Pub Quiz is Life (Hull Truck Theatre); The Caravan (Fringe First Award – Edinburgh Festival/ Royal Court); Disposable People (Croft Creative - Hull Boat Sheds); Much Ado About Nothing (Courtyard Theatre); The Rover (Courtyard Theatre).
Television credits include: Manhunt II, Emmerdale, Trial and Retribution, The Bill (ITV) Eastenders, Casualty, Holby City, Doctors, Wizards Vs Aliens (BBC), Guilt (ABC), In The Dock (RDF/Channel 4), Hollyoaks (Lime/ Channel 4).
Television credits include: The Bay, Coronation Street (ITV); The A Word (Fifty Fathoms for BBC1); Doctors, The Barking Murders (BBC); Silent Witness, Casualty (BBC1); Girlfriends, In The Club (Rollem Productions/ ITV); UKIP:The First 100 Days (Raw TV/Channel 4).
Production photography T Arran Photo
She has recently joined the board of trustees at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.
LOUISE WILLOUGHBY SUSAN Born and bred in Hull, Louise trained with the Northern Theatre Company from a young age before attending the London School of Musical Theatre where she graduated with distinction. Theatre credits include: Anne Saunderson, No Horizon (UK Tour); Beth March, Little Women; The Lightless Pumpkin, (East Riding Theatre); Les Miserables (Grange Park Opera); Jan, Grease (David Ian/RCCL); Hope (Bridewell Theatre) Angie, Top Girls (LSMT); Rosalind, As You Like It (LSMT). Screen credits include: Day Street; B-Negative; Pieces; Alfie’s Story; The Broken Teeth of Lions. Louise’s face may seem familiar this Christmas as she features in Sainsbury’s ‘Perfect Portions’ Christmas commercial.
Rachel also writes and performs her own character comedy and is a regular performer for children’s charity Scene and Heard.
Hair and Make-Up Hayley Young, Sarah Clayton Carpenters Chris Bewers, Luke James Scenic Artists Hannah Charlton Meg Morrell Production filming Ben Pugh Camera Operators Ed Sunman, David Grant
SPECIAL THANKS TO All the staff at Hull Truck Theatre for making the show possible. The University of Hull New Vic Theatre York Theatre Royal Special Guest Star Peter Levy
Written and Directed by Mark Babych
Costume Designer Siân Thomas
Dramaturg Tom Saunders
Choreographer Freddie Garland (Ten Foot Dance)
Lighting Designer Jess Addinall Sound Designer Mathew Clowes Set Designer Dawn Allsopp
Composer John Biddle
Jill Quarmby for Audio Description
SUPPORTED BY
CREATIVE LEARNING Associate Director (Creative Learning) Tom Saunders
EXECUTIVE Artistic Director Mark Babych
Creative Learning Officers David Whitney Luke Pearson
Executive Director Janthi Mills-Ward
Community Engagement Officer Matilda Harper
ADMINISTRATION
Creative Learning Freelancers Rupert Creed (f)
Theatre Administrator Rachel Hogg PA to Executives Claire Bell
Youth Theatre Assistants Erin Findlay* Joe Beckett* Johnny Moorhead*
COMMUNICATIONS
DEVELOPMENT
Director of Communications Ruth Cooke (m)
Development Consultant Ann-Marie Merrick (f)
Interim Communications Executive Laura Smith (f)
FINANCE
Marketing Manager Emma Lightowler Press and Digital Communications Officer Paul Watt Box Office Sales Manager Danielle McLoughlin Deputy Box Office Sales Manager Michael Mann Box Office Sales Advisors Annabel Streeton * Chloe Deyes * Emily Render * Holly Edkins * Lizi Perry * Phil Dearman * Sam Potter * Shaunagh McClean* Distribution Debbie Chance* Rachel Leebetter*
Financial Controller Julie Wilson Payroll and HR Coordinator Clare Storton* Payroll and HR Coordinator (Maternity Cover) Trudi Donachie* Finance Assistant Paula Dows*
FRONT OF HOUSE Front of House Manager Paul Bennett Duty Front of House Manager Alice Palmer* Josie Davies*
Ushers Laura Baynes* Louise Beech* Denise Dalton* Julia Douglass* Chloe Deyes* Amelia Grimes* Graham Lynch* Alisha Robinson* Bryony Waring* Zoe Walker* Chloe Pellatt* Sam Potter*
OPERATIONS Buildings Theatre Manager Brian Cammack
HOUSEKEEPERS Jenny Wilson* Frank Mainprize* Roger Oxley*
PRODUCING Theatre Producer & Programmer Adam Pownall
PRODUCTION Head of Production and Technical Oliver Brown Head of Lighting, Sound and Video Mat Clowes Head of Stage John Fairless Head of Wardrobe Siân Thomas Technicans Amy Garstang Jess Addinall Oliver Cooper
THE BOARD Alan Dix (Chair) Everal Walsh Emma Beverley John Hinson Mike Robson Niccy Halifax Pat Coyle Paul Clay Professor Peter Glenn Burgess Sophie Buckley Steve Gallant Cllr. Shane McMurray
PATRONS Barrie Rutter OBE Rosie Millard OBE * Part-time & casual members of staff (m) currently on maternity leave (f) freelance HULL TRUCK THEATRE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM.
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CHRISTMAS WREATH TREATS INGREDIENTS 3 cups cornflakes 20 large marshmallows or 2 cups of mini marshmallows 2 tablespoons butter Green food colouring (optional) Red treats to decorate (about 2 tablespoons) 50g white chocolate (optional) Step 1: Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high until butter is melted and marshmallows are puffed - about 45 seconds (check every 5-10 seconds). Add the white chocolate here as desired. Step 2: Add green food colouring.
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Step 3: Stir in cornflakes.
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Step 4: On a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, divide mixture into 8 portions. With buttered hands, working quickly, shape each portion into a wreath. Step 5: Decorate immediately with red or festive treats, pressing to adhere. Let stand until set. Step 6: Enjoy!
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3. You sometimes see them on a house and often a festive tree. They can be multi-coloured and run on electricity. What is it?
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2. Dropping from the sky, more beautiful than rain, there are no two pieces that will ever look the same. What are they?
Spot the Difference 1. Green feather 2. Missing white belt button 3. Missing green shirt panel 4. Black shirt button 5. Red top of shoe
1. I’m Santa’s little helper, I’m loved by both girls and boys. All throughout the year, I work hard building their toys. Who am I?
Christmas Riddles 1. An elf. 2. Snowflakes. 3. Christmas lights 4. Candy Cane 5. Reindeer
CAN YOU SOLVE THE RIDDLES BELOW?