Jan - July 2023 Season Brochure

WELCOME

Throughout our 50th Anniversary season, we have been proud to produce a number of works that have explored our origins, our present and now. As we move into the New Year, we turn our focus to the future with the world premiere of Hull playwright Lydia Marchant’s brand new comedy Mumsy. Developed through our Grow artist development programme, Mumsy is a must-see for fans of programmes like Motherland as Lydia explores the highs and lows of mother-daughter relationships in a highly entertaining and moving comedy.

At Hull Truck Theatre we are excited to present a number of projects with a variety of co-producing partners both nationally and internationally. Anders Lustgarten’s gripping new play The City and The Town is presented in association with Matthew Linley creative projects and Swedish company Riksteatern, and we are thrilled to be working with our colleagues at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick on a joyous and theatrically thrilling production for all the family of the much loved Around The World in 80 Days.

With a half term treat of a well-loved children story The Tortoise and The Hare, and exciting new productions by the brilliant Middle Child, Northern Broadsides and the return of the ever popular Bouncers, there’s a huge amount to enjoy alongside some great music and comedy and a diverse programme of contemporary work in the Godber Studio to keep you entertained as we move through the winter into the much awaited summer months.

Thank you from all of us here at Hull Truck Theatre for your continued supportwe look forward to welcoming you.

Babych Artistic Director

Mills-Ward Executive Director

HULL TRUCK THEATRE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES SUPPORT FROM:

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PRICE

We are committed to remaining as accessible as possible to all audiences and recognise the challenges of the current rises in inflation and the cost of living. Whilst we are also experiencing the impact of these changes, we’re trying to absorb them wherever possible and are freezing our prices this season.

If you feel able to support the theatre during these difficult times you could make a big difference. Find out more at hulltruck.co.uk/support-us

PAY WHAT YOU CAN

PWYC performances are a great way to try something new or attend the theatre for the first time. You can pay as little as £1 per ticket. Max 6 tickets per customer.

INCOME RELATED BENEFITS

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ACCESS

Look out for these access symbols on the show pages for performance dates and times.

Audio Description provides information about the visual elements of a show, for those who are blind or visually impaired. The Box Office can provide an infra-red headset, upon request, and audio description is delivered live, in between dialogue.

Touch Tours are available 90 mins before the audio described show and last approx. 30 mins. Touch Tours allow blind and visually impaired customers the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, costumes and props, ahead of the show. Spaces must be booked with the Box Office, 24hrs in advance, or online when buying tickets for the show.

Theatre Captions are similar to television subtitles and convert spoken word into visible text that provides those who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing with access to live performances. Captions can also be useful for those whose first language is not English or have difficulty understanding accents.

British Sign Language (BSL) performances enable Deaf BSL users to understand the performance through the signs of an interpreter, who is on stage during the performance.

Relaxed Performances are specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit

from a more relaxed environment. They include additional lighting, a friendly attitude to noise and movement in the theatre and we can also offer additional space if requested.

Booking Access Tickets Online

If you regularly require a wheelchair space or best view of captions screens/ BSL interpreter seats, we would love to show you how to book them online yourself. You can visit the Access page on our website and find instructions under ’Accessible Guides & Info’, or contact the Box Office and we’ll be happy to go through the process with you.

Assistance dogs are welcome in the theatre and performance spaces. If you are going to be accompanied by an assistance dog please contact the Box Office, before you book, so that we can make arrangements to either seat you together during the show or dog-sit for you.

Baby Friendly performances are designed for customers with babies under the age of 18 months. These shows will have a relaxed atmosphere and friendly attitude to noise and movement in the theatre. Facilities include: additional changing tables both inside and outside of the auditorium, high chairs, bottle warming, buggy park and a baby play area.

Baby Friendly performances available for Mumsy and Around the World in 80 Days.

MARCH

THUR 2 – SAT 25 MAR, 7.30pm MATINEES: 4, 11, 15, 18, 22 & 25 MAR, 2pm PAY WHAT YOU CAN : THU 2 MAR, 7.30pm

HULL TRUCK THEATRE PRESENTS MUMSY

BY LYDIA MARCHANT DIRECTED BY ZOË WATERMAN

Sophie is going to be a third generation single Mum and she’s terrified. How will she afford to feed them both? Can she hold on to her job? What if she’s a crap Mum? Surely she can count on her own Mum and Nan to help…

Wrong! Rachel’s got used to having a life of her own and doesn’t fancy giving up pole class and Tinder to go back to changing nappies and no sleep. Having Sophie back home is really cramping her style. Meanwhile, after getting scouted to be an Annie Lennox impersonator on the P&O Ferries, her Nan’s having a three quarter life crisis of her own.

In a one-bed flat in Gyspyville, Hull, three women battle through the friendship, drama and love of mother-daughter relationships.

For fans of A Taste of Honey and Motherland, this warm comedy has been developed as part of Hull Truck Theatre’s Grow Artist Development programme.

“What a privilege to be directing this funny, warm, authentic new play – crammed into a one bed flat with rising bills and decreasing wages, three generations of women push at their circumstances (and sometimes each other) to let their dreams soar.”

Zoë Waterman, Director

Access Performances

Baby Friendly

FRI 17 MAR, 11am TICKETS £19.50 SEE PAGE 5 FOR MORE INFO

BSL

TUE 14 MAR, 7.30pm Relaxed WED 15 MAR, 7.30pm Captioned

TUE 21 MAR, 7.30pm

Touch Tour WED 22 MAR, 6pm Audio Described WED 22 MAR, 7.30pm

Post Show Q&A THUR 23 MAR

HULL TRUCK THEATRE AND THEATRE BY THE LAKE PRESENT

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

BY LAURA EASON BASED ON THE NOVEL BY JULES VERNE DIRECTED BY HAL CHAMBERS

All aboard for an adventure of global proportions!

With the single-minded Detective Fix of Scotland Yard in hot pursuit, will Phileas Fogg and company manage to avoid arrest and make it home before their time is up?

The determined Fogg has bet his entire fortune that he can travel around the world in 80 days. Join him and his trusty valet, Passepartout, as they set off on a thrilling journey to faraway lands; they’ll hop from Italy to India, skip ship in Hong Kong and jump straight into dustbowl America. They’ll voyage by boat, by train, by sledge and even by elephant, on an epic whirling adventure of wonder, danger and romance!

You’ll be transported back to the most exciting age of invention in this playful theatrical extravaganza brought to life with evocative music, puppetry and circus. Join us in for the ultimate race against the clock in our bold new production of this much-loved classic tale.

Recommended Age: 12+

Hal Chambers, Director

MARCH

THUR 30 MAR - SAT 1 APR, 7pm MATINEES: 1 APR, 2pm TICKETS: £10 | CONC. £2 OFF

HULL

TRUCK THEATRE’S

YOUNG CREATORS PRESENT THE HOUSES ARE SINKING (AND THE ADULTS DON’T CARE)

BY JOSH OVERTON DIRECTED BY TOM SAUNDERS

“Why am I planning for the future when that future isn’t going to be there? No one knows what it is that’s terrorizing our home, causing all this to happen, but more importantly, not one grown-up seems to care.”

Nora’s house has disappeared. Its foundations have cracked as it plunged deep into the earth. And do you know what? It’s not the first house in town to sink either.

Join Nora and Donnie on their quest to uncover the town’s biggest secrets. Why our town? Why us? Trapped in a place where the future is uncertain and the present is bleak, how do the young stay optimistic?

Hull Truck Theatre’s Young Creators are a group of talented theatre-makers aged between 14 - 18 from across the city and region who come together to make bold, thought-provoking and contemporary theatre from scratch. Hull-based playwright and poet Josh Overton has written the play based on the opinions, ideas and voices of the group. His previous work includes Faustus and Dungeons & Dragons (The Unofficial Adventure).

Recommended Age: 12+

FEBRUARY

THUR 16 – SAT 18 FEB, 10am & 1pm TICKETS: £7

HULL TRUCK

THEATRE PRESENTS

TORTOISE

AND THE HARE

CREATED BY LUKE PEARSON AND TOM SAUNDERS

The Tortoise & The Hare absolutely love games. They play board games, sporty games, guessing games and they even invent games. They are the best of friends and they have lots of fun playing together…. But only if The Hare is winning!

The Hare is a terrible loser and after losing yet another game to The Tortoise, The Hare hatches a plan to play a game that The Tortoise has no chance of winning… The Hare challenges The Tortoise to a race.

Each show starts with an arts & crafts session followed by the performance.

RECOMMENDED

AGE 4+

HULL TRUCK THEATRE PRESENTS

Do you want to come on an adventure?

Take on pirates. Explore the jungle. Journey across the desert. Save the day!

Come to Hull Truck Theatre for an adventure that features an arts & crafts session followed by an interactive play that uses whatever you have made.

All shows on Sat 27 & Tue 30 will be the same story and themes.

JANUARY

SAT 14 JAN, 7.30pm

TICKETS: £24.50

HANDSHAKE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

OH WHAT A NIGHT!

OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Featuring songs such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, and many, many more.

FEBRUARY

FRI 10 - SAT 11 FEB, 7.30pm

MATINEE: 11 FEB, 2pm

TICKETS: £16.50

RIKSTEATERN AND MATTHEW LINLEY CREATIVE PROJECTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH HULL TRUCK THEATRE PRESENT THE CITY AND THE TOWN BY

ANDERS LUSTGARTEN DIRECTED BY DRITERO KASAPI

When Ben returns home to his father’s funeral after 13 years away, he is confronted with uncomfortable truths about the past, present and future of the community and the family he grew up in and left behind.

Tricky thing memories – not always the way you remember them.

Anders Lustgarten’s new play is a funny, eclectic, and uniquely political piece of theatre that brings a fresh perspective to some of the political divides and problems facing our country today.

JANUARY

FRI 27 JAN, 7.30pm

TICKETS: £27

DANIEL MARTINEZ FLAMENCO PRESENTS ART OF BELIEVING

Experience vibrant and authentic Flamenco music and dance from the spectacular Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company. Their production Art of Believing recently won the prestigious Herald Angel Award and is bursting with truly stunning flamenco music, bringing to Hull the passion and fire of Andalucia.

Art of Believing promises to be a truly memorable performance, bringing a taste of pure Flamenco and outstanding musicianship to Hull Truck. Vibrant and exciting, this is an unmissable Flamenco experience.

FEBRUARY

WED

PHIL MCINTYRE LIVE PRESENTS

LLOYD GRIFFITH: ONE TONNE OF FUN

After Lloyd’s last tour was interrupted by ‘you know what’ and ended up lasting 8 years or so, he’s BACK with a brandnew, fresh stand-up show for 2023. This is his biggest tour to date, and he is pumped / really needs you to come. Lloyd Griffith is: One Tonne of Fun.

FEBRUARY

THUR

ONE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS THE TIME OF OUR LIVES

From the producers of Rock for Heroes. The Movies of the 80s, a never-ending whirlwind of classic movies and timeless soundtracks! And to add to this, all done in the way only Rock for Heroes can do it.

From DirtyDancing to TopGun, from Ghostbusters to The Breakfast Club, all the hits are here from your favourite 80s blockbuster movies.

FEBRUARY

WED 8 FEB, 8pm TICKETS: £13.50 | CONC. £2 OFF

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: HOMETOWN HEROES

The quickest wits in comedy are coming to town with a side-splitting evening of hilarious off-the-cuff songs, scenes and characters. The stars of TonightatthePalladium (ITV1) will spin comedy gold out of the all things that YOU, the live audience, think are the best, worst and downright weirdest things about your hometown.

The Noise Next Door are thirteen time sell-out veterans of The Edinburgh Fringe and have appeared on ‘The One Show’ (BBC One), ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ (ITV1), and ‘Roast Battle’ (Comedy Central). They have also appeared alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Harry Hill.

“Hilarious…Asuperiorkindofchaos” Telegraph “21stcenturycomedyatitsfinestandfunniest.” The Stage

Recommended Age: 15+

Spoken word meets dance, live music meets clowning. An intimate spectacle of identity, where being British, Iranian, and a Hip-Hop head collide. Contains characters using strong language and racist views that some may find triggering.

Recommended Age: 12+

Comedian Richard Stott returns home to Hull! As seen on ITV2 Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central, Stott brings his new show Afterparty to Hull Truck for one night only! Packed full of embarrassing anecdotes and acerbic one liners Richard talks about learning how to be an adult when things haven’t gone to plan, stripping off for a documentary, dating with a disability and an axe fight... it’s all in one blistering hour. Recommended Age: 16+

FEBRUARY

SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB

Take a step back into the 1920s and through the doors of New York’s hottest nightclub: The Cotton Club! Featuring the Lindy Hop Dance Company and their orchestra, the show celebrates the spectacular music and dance of this 1920s institution.

THE CLARE TEAL FOUR

WRITTEN BY GARRY LYONS

DIRECTED BY TESS SEDDON

Funny and poignant play which marks the recent demolition of the iconic cooling towers at Ferrybridge Power Station, in the words of those who lived and worked beneath them. Scripted by award-winning playwright Garry Lyons and based on stories collected from the local community. Hilarious, gritty and thought-provoking.

She’s

Expect exhilarating swing from award winning jazz vocalist and long-time Radio 2 & Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal and her marvellous band who return with a fabulous new show as ever celebrating the hits and hidden gems of the Great American and British Songbooks, plus contemporary covers and originals. The concert will also include favourites from her acclaimed DVD The Fireside Sessions.

MARCH

JAMES HUDSON

Vocalist James Hudson, born and bred in East Yorkshire is a rising star on the UK jazz scene. He has performed at Ronnie Scott’s and his debut album was featured in BBC Music Magazine. James will be joined by his top UK band, performing your favourite jazz standards from his highly acclaimed debut album Tomorrow

INTRODUCTION TO STAND-UP COMEDY WITH KEVIN PRECIOUS

Always fancied trying your hand at stand-up comedy but never got around to it? Ever watched a stand-up comedy performance and thought 'I'd love to give that a go?'

Our 7-week course is designed to be a comprehensive introduction to writing and performing stand-up comedy and culminates with each participant getting the opportunity to perform their first gig. Participants will develop methods and techniques for generating self-authored comedy material; combined with the ability to deliver the material in front of a live audience.

HULL TRUCK THEATRE’S COMEDY GRADUATES

WED 8 MAR, 7pm TICKETS £8

MARCH

SAT

ELYSIUM THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE ISLAND

BY ATHOL FUGARD, JOHN KANI AND WINSTON NTSHONA

The Island is one of the most famous plays of the second half of the 20th Century and has been seen all over the world. A rich, boisterous, funny, moving piece of theatre, it is a hymn to the human spirit and a cry for freedom everywhere.

After a 6-week course on stand-up comedy with comedian Kevin Precious, our graduates embark on their first 5-minute sets. This is a great opportunity to support a range of new comedians at the start of their comedy journeys at an event compered by a professional comedian. You never know, you may be the first to witness a star of the future.

MARCH

THUR

SHEPARD TONE PRESENT COMING OUT OF MY CAGE (AND I AM DOING JUST FINE)

’Mr Brightside’ hasn’t left the UK charts in 19 years. How did it end up like this? An interactive investigation with karaoke, lip-syncing, and absolute bangers. The multi-award-winning, sold-out Fringe sensation, a ‘Must See’ (The Independent) show recommended by The Guardian and Time Out.

MEGSON

Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, Megson create a truly unique brand of folk music. This performance will present a unique collaboration between Megson and playwright

APRIL

WED 5 – SAT 8 APR, 7.30pm MATINEES: 6 & 8 APR, 2pm TICKETS: £17

Based on the 1984 movie, Footloose tells the story of teenager Ren McCormack whose life is turned upside down when he moves from Chicago to small-town Bomont, where they have banned dancing! Ren soon has all hell breaking loose when he sets out on a mission to get the local people back on the dancefloor!

This iconic musical will have you rockin’ out to its contagious Oscar and Tony-nominated score, packed full of classic 80s hits.

Brought to you by Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) whos past productions include Singin’ in the Rain, Hello Dolly, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Betty Blue Eyes, Sweeney Todd and The Phantom of The Opera.

Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat. The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an hour of colourful fun and laughter.

From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Twirlywoos Live is an enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages. ★★★★ ‘All the fun, mischief and colourful characters of the hit show. My son adored every second’ Manchester Evening News

APRIL FRI

BY BILLIE COLLINS

The world turns. Dark clouds gather. Chaos is on the horizon. A lyrical, theatrical journey that spans continents and lives, Too Much World at Once is an urgent coming-of-age story for our times.

APRIL

FRI 21 APR, 7.30pm

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest - direct from the West End and now heading to Hull. With twelve years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.

A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results. So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

’So polished, it defies belief.’ Daily Telegraph

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APRIL

TUE 25 – SAT 29 APR, 7.30pm

MATINEES: 26 & 29 APR, 2pm TICKETS: £21 - £15 CONC. £3 OFF

THE JOHN GODBER COMPANY IN ASSOCIATION WITH CAST PRESESNT BOUNCERS

BY JOHN GODBER

The iconic and original Bouncers is back in town! Join Les, Ralph, Judd and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80’s in this outrageous parody of Saturday Night Fever. All the gang are out on the town, the boys, the girls, the cheesy DJ, the late night kebab man and the taxi home, all under the watchful eyes of the Bouncers.

Originally premiering at the Edinburgh Festival in 1977, Bouncers is still one of the most performed plays in the UK today. Don’t miss the classic comedy and northern favourite.

Named as one of The National Theatre’s ‘Plays of the Century’

Recommended Age: 15+

‘Bouncers is not so much a play as it is a social phenomenon’ The Guardian

DRAMA DEAL

BANG AVERAGE THEATRE PRESENT DIRTY CORSET

Yorkshire in 1687: a company of flea-bitten actors try and fail to live up to their on-stage personas. A bawd, a hopeless romantic and a pus-filled buffoon fight impressively for your attention. A raucous, surreal comedy about desire, the struggle for freedom and queer love.

★★★★ ‘..sheersillinessandgross-outhumour..’ THE STAGE

ARTIST NETWORK

FOR ARTISTS

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• Reduced price tickets for selected performances*

• Complimentary tickets for guest nights*

• Invitations to special artist network events

• Information on local, regional, and national castings, commissions, and opportunities.

*Subject to availability

FOR ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES

2023 will see a refreshed and renewed Grow, Hull Truck Theatre’s artist development programme. We will be announcing a new Grow Season in March 2023 platforming the work of local, regional, and national contemporary artists and theatre makers. Three months of new and contemporary theatre for artists and audiences. Be the first to see new performances, give feedback on work in development, take part in workshops, masterclasses and meet artists.

MAY

DATES AND TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INFORMED OF WHEN THIS GOES ON SALE PLEASE EMAIL BOXOFFICE@HULLTRUCK.CO.UK

A MIDDLE CHILD PRODUCTION IN COLLABORATION WITH MILK PRESENTS

MODEST

WRITTEN BY ELLEN BRAMMAR WITH

In 1874 Elizabeth stuns the Royal Academy with her painting, Roll Call. Five years later, she falls two votes short of becoming the first woman elected to the academy.

MUSIC

BY RACHEL BARNES DIRECTED BY LEO SKILBECK AND PAUL SMITH

Music hall, theatre and drag king cabaret erupt as Modest brings you Elizabeth Thompson – megastar of the Victorian art scene.

In between, she must shoulder the hopes and dreams of women across the country, while fighting for her place at a table full of top hats, ties and mutton chop beards. Performed by a cast of actor-musicians, this punkspirited show will break your heart and start a revolution.

Modest is a collaboration between Hull-based Middle Child and queer led Milk Presents, two award-winning companies, developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.

MAY – JUNE

WED 31 MAY – SAT 3 JUNE, 7.30pm

MATINEES: 1 & 3 JUNE, 2.30pm

TICKETS: £28.50 – £10

CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE

QUALITY STREET

From the writer of Peter Pan, this delicious farce was such a sensation in its day that it gave its name to the UK’s most loved chocolates.

Phoebe Throssel runs a school for unruly children on Quality Street.

Ten years since a tearful goodbye, an old flame returns from fighting Napoleon. But the look of

disappointment on Captain Valentine’s face when he greets an older, less glamorous Phoebe, spurs our determined heroine to action.

She becomes the wild and sparkling Miss Livvy, a younger alter-ego who soon beguiles the clueless Captain. As their romance is rekindled, can she juggle both personas? Or will the deception scandalise the town and wreck any future with the man she loves?

Northern Broadsides revive their hit regency comedy, stirring in a good helping of Yorkshire wit from the retired workers of the Halifax factory where Quality Street have been proudly made since 1936. Think Bridgerton meets Inside the Factory.

‘Asweetandslightlynuttyconfection’ ★★★★ MAIL ON SUNDAY

DRAMA DEAL

BY DAVE WINDASS

Sully tells the unique and touching story of how Clive Sullivan MBE, a Welshman, came to be the first black person to captain Great Britain in any sport and lead them to World Cup glory, whilst also representing everything that is great about the city of Hull.

For all those who dreamed of going to New York’s Studio 54, Disco Inferno is the spectacular all singing, all dancing celebration of everything D.I.S.C.O. From the smoking hot girls to the guys in platforms, this electrifying show just screams glitter balls and good times.

THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA

With an unparalleled reputation across the UK, Europe and beyond, for over 50 years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim.

JUNE

FRI 23 JUNE, 7.30pm TICKETS: £26.50 | CONC. £3 OFF

SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN

THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and continues their ever-popular tour around the UK.

This fantastic 8-piece tribute to “The Boss” is ready to rock theatres across the country with songs such as Born In The USA; Glory Days; Dancing In The Dark; and some of Bruce’s most recent hits, including Ghosts

JUNE

4 stories; 12 tracks; 3 performers; 1 show full of big beats, soaring melodies, heart-stopping spoken-word. Wright&Grainger, behind international smash-hit shows ORPHEUS & EURYDICE, call us to the crossroads where mythology meets real life. The Gods are gathering and you’re invited.

JUSTIN MOORHOUSE

Justin is back: still funny, yet middle aged. A brand new show that may contain: Yoga, Madonna, Labradoodles, middle-aged cyclists, The Menopause, running, hating football fans but loving football, funerals, is Tapas a rip off?, Captain Tom, the environment, self-improvement, electric car charging spots used by doggers, Stig look-a-likes, the odd advantages of fundamental religions, the gym. Come, it’ll be fun.

One Off Productions return to Hull Truck Theatre with the smash hit Spamalot. The award winning musical, based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail enjoyed huge success on Broadway and in the West End. A genuinely funny, laugh out loud production not to be missed.

JULY

THUR 13 JULY, 8pm

TICKETS: £13.50 | CONC. £2 OFF

KEVIN PRECIOUS PRESENTS THE RELUCTANT TEACHER

Kevin Precious provides a funny overview of the pitfalls and pratfalls of his former profession. Look out for a second top circuit act, making it a lovely double bill of Edinburgh-bound shows.

YOUTH THEATRE TAKEOVER WEEK

Join us from Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th March 2023 when the incredible children and young people of Hull Truck Youth Theatre take charge of the Godber Studio. Over one hundred 7 to 18-year-olds from across the city and region take to our stage performing in excellent short plays curated to entertain, inspire and challenge you. More details will follow soon.

JULY

FRI 21 JULY, 7.30pm

TICKETS: £21.50 | CONC. £3 OFF

ONE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS ROCK FOR HEROES

And we’re back! The Funniest Rocking night in town! The Rocktastic Laugh a minute show. The boys and girls are back in town celebrating the greatest heroes of ROCK in this sublime musical spectacle!

Where were you when Bon Jovi was Livin’ on a Prayer? Or Prince was drenched in Purple Rain? What about When the Eagles checked in to The Hotel California?

Featuring over 20 classic rock songs, there is a reason we are The No 1 UK Touring rock show, Rock for Heroes is a show like no other, it’s the night out you’ve been waiting for, so hold on because……

“For Those About To Rock, We Salute You”

JULY

OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS

Join the Alex Voysey Blues Band in this highly entertaining travelogue through the Blues, from Robert Johnson through BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan to John Mayer, current icons such as Joe Bonamassa, Joanne Shaw-Taylor and many more - all with a high energy and virtuosic twist. This show will leave you feeling anything but blue! ‘Brilliantnight–AlexVoysey’sguitarplayingisoutofthisworld’

JULY

THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER

Produced and performed by Daniel Taylor. Recapturing one of the UK’s most loved comedians Tommy Cooper and his trademark mayhem fused with misfiring magic. The show includes many of Cooper’s beloved oneliners, dazzling wordplay, and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon. The Production has the blessing of the Tommy Cooper Estate.

JULY

FRI 28 JULY, 11.30am & 2.30pm TICKETS: ADULT £14.50 | CHILD £13

NICK COPE’S FAMILY SHOW

Nick Cope’s live performances are legendary! He has a fanatical army of little and not-so–little fans from all over the world, if you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before, come and find out what you’re missing.

“..If you’re going to trust your child’s musical education to anyone, make it Nick Cope.” Steve Lamacq BBC 6 Music

Recommended Age: 12+

JULY

KING PLEASURE AND THE BISCUIT BOYS PRESENT GOOD TIME RHYTHM AND BLUES

With nearly 7000 performances across 27 countries under their belt in their 35 years on the road, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys are more than just the world’s greatest jump, jive and swing band – they’re an institution!

HULL TRUCK SCREEN

SCREENING THE BEST ART AND INDEPENDENT CINEMA FROM AROUND THE WORLD

The Godber Studio hosts a state-of-the-art screen and sound system streaming live broadcasts from the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre Live amongst others.

These screenings run alongside our season in partnership with Hull Independent Cinema – book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

Thur 26 Jan, 7pm

NT Live: The Crucible

Wed 15 Feb, 7.15pm

Royal Opera House: The Barber of Seville

Thur 23 Feb, 7pm

NT Live: Othello

Wed 22 Mar, 7pm

Silent Cinema Wed 12 Apr, 7.15pm

Royal Ballet: Cinderella

Thur 27 Apr, 6.45pm

Royal Opera House: The Marriage of Figaro

Wed 24 May, 7.15pm

Royal Ballet: Sleeping Beauty

Further dates and titles to be announced soon – check www.hulltruck.co.uk for more info and sign up to the mailing list.

THEATRE HIRE, EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT HULLTRUCK.CO.UK, EMAIL EVENTS@HULLTRUCK.CO.UK OR CALL 01482 488240.

Hull Truck Theatre is a vibrant and creative hub at the heart of Hull and perfect for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and corporate hires.

We offer two theatre spaces (capacity 135 and 429), a rehearsal room, Interact Suite, foyer areas and a meeting room, which can accommodate between 4 – 429 delegates. Situated on Ferensway we are just a two minute walk from Paragon Rail and Bus Interchange, within walking distance of several hotels and just next door to St Stephens multi-storey car park.

We offer packages to suit all needs and our in-house team can provide technical support, catering and a Box Office ticketing service. We can also create packages that include tickets to see one of our fantastic productions or a backstage theatre tour. We work with award winning local street food provider, Shoot the Bull to offer a bespoke catering service for all types of events.

GROUP THEATRE TOURS

We offer backstage theatre tours for groups of 10+ which last approx 1 hour. Tours cost £10 per person and include a welcome beverage (tea/coffee/juice).

*Tours must be pre-booked at least 7 days in advance. Please note that Hull Truck Theatre is a working building, access is not always available to all spaces.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Our Creative Learning team deliver work in schools and colleges across the year designed to educate and inspire children and young people on a range of topics and themes. All our work is created in partnership with teachers and is planned to meet your objectives, whether this be to meet curriculum needs or the participants’ personal and social development. If you want an informal conversation about our offer, please call our Creative Learning team on 01482 488 209 or email us on engagement@hulltruck.co.uk.

WORKSHOPS, PROJECTS AND BACKSTAGE TOURS

Book an inspiring workshop or project in your setting or at the theatre by contacting our team on the above email or telephone number. Our exceptional drama workers use theatre as a tool for bringing learning to life and educate through practical, entertaining sessions. Previous projects have included, Secret Agent Adventures linked to numeracy in Primary Schools, sessions linked to historical figures, confidence-enhancing performance skills and performing arts careers events.

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY ASSOCIATE SCHOOL PROGRAMME

Transform your children and young people’s experiences of Shakespeare and Literacy through this innovative national project ran in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Hull Truck Theatre works with lead Associate School St Mary’s College and Southcoates Primary Academy to train teachers in a unique practical approach to literacy and give their students the opportunity to perform on our stages. Places on this scheme are limited to get in touch soon to avoid missing out.

CREATIVE REVISION SESSIONS

Deepen your GCSE students understanding of this year’s set text with our practical and fun Creative revision Sessions. Hull Truck Theatre Drama Workers come to your school with a team of professional actors to bring your set text to life and spark a creative debate between the students about the plot, characters and themes of the work. To date, we have delivered Creative revision Sessions on titles such as Romeo & Juliet, An Inspector Calls and A Christmas Carol and can deliver the sessions on any title you’re teaching.

“Hull Truck Theatre have come into school to work with our Y11 students on a number of occasions and every session has not only been really fun and enjoyable but also really brought their GCSE texts to life. It is a really creative approach to revision and we have really seen the benefit of it for our students.” Secondary School English Teacher.

CREATE & PARTICIPATE

There are lots of ways that people of all ages can take part in theatre and develop their creativity. For more information about our full offer, visit the Hull Truck Theatre website.

YOUTH THEATRE CLASSES

Our Youth Theatre Classes take place on weeknights and on Saturdays, giving young people aged 7-18 the chance to experience the thrill and creativity of live performance. The classes develop confidence and skills, as well as being a place to have fun and make friends. All of our Youth Theatre members get the chance to perform to an audience at Hull Truck Theatre during the year.

We accept new members in April and September every year. To find out more and to join our database to be informed when places come available please contact our team on 01482 488 209 or email us youththeatre@hulltruck.co.uk

FIRST THURSDAY THEATRE CLUB

MONTHLY SESSIONS FOR ADULTS

Come to Hull Truck Theatre on the first Thursday of every month for a stimulating and thought-provoking practical theatre session. This monthly daytime session is designed for adults of any age to sharpen their theatre skills and socialise. Each month’s session will cover a different theatre topic ranging from performance techniques, approaches to theatremaking, playwriting and specific influential theatre artist’s work. For more information and to book your place, please look on our website in the What’s On section.

NT Live: The Crucible 7pm 30

The Noise Next Door: Hometown Heroes 8pm 13

Richard

Afterparty

Royal Opera House: The Barber of Seville 7.15pm 30

Tortoise and the Hare 10am & 1pm 11

Tortoise and the Hare 10am & 1pm 11

NT Live: Othello 7pm 30

Blow Down 8pm 15

MARCH

APRIL

Fri 21

Sat 22

Showstoppers

7.30pm 19

Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up 8pm 19

Tue 25 Bouncers 7.30pm 20

Wed 26 Bouncers 2pm 20

Wed 26 Bouncers 7.30pm 20 Q&A

Thur 27 Bouncers 7.30pm 20

Too Much World at Once 8pm 19

Too Much World at Once 8pm 19

Royal Opera House: The Marriage of Figaro 6.45pm 30

Fri 28 Bouncers 7.30pm 20 Dirty Corset 8pm 21

Sat 29 Bouncers 2pm 20

Sat 29 Bouncers 7.30pm 20

MAY

Thur 4

Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm PWYC

Fri 5 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Sat 6 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Tue 9 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Wed 10 Around the World in 80 Days 2pm 8

Wed 10 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Thur 11 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8 Q&A

Fri 12 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Sat 13 Around the World in 80 Days 2pm 8 CAP

Sat 13 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Tue 16 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Wed 17 Around the World in 80 Days 2pm 8

Wed 17 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8 BSL

Thur 18 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8 AD

Fri 19 Around the World in 80 Days 11am 8 BF

Fri 19 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Sat 20 Around the World in 80 Days 2pm 8 RP

Sat 20 Around the World in 80 Days 7.30pm 8

Wed 24

Royal Ballet: Sleeping Beauty 7.15pm 30

Sat 27 Great Adventures 10am & 11.30am 11

Tue 30 Great Adventures 10am & 11.30am 11

Wed 31 Quality Street 7.30pm 23

JUNE

Thur 1 Quality Street 2.30pm 23

Thur 1 Quality Street 7.30pm 23

Fri 2 Quality Street 7.30pm 23 Sat 3 Quality Street 2.30pm 23 Sat 3 Quality Street 7.30pm 23

Tue 6 Sully 7.30pm 24 Wed 7 Sully 7.30pm 24 Thur 8 Sully 2.30pm 24 Thur 8 Sully 7.30pm 24

Fri 9 Sully 7.30pm 24 Sat 10 Sully 2.30pm 24 Sat 10 Sully 7.30pm 24

Thur 15 Coldplace 7.30pm 24

Fri 16 Disco Inferno 7.30pm 24 Sat 17 Family Open Day 10am - 4pm

Thur 22 Pasadena Roof Orchestra 7.30pm 24 Fri 23 Sound of Springsteen 7.30pm 25 Sat 24 Rave On 7.30pm 25 Thur 29 The Gods The Gods The Gods 7.30pm 26 Fri 30 Justin Moorhouse 7.30pm 26

JULY

Tue 11 Spamalot 7.30pm 26 Wed 12 Spamalot 7.30pm 26 Thur 13 Spamalot 7.30pm 26 Kevin Precious 8pm 27 Fri 14 Spamalot 7.30pm 26 Sat 15 Spamalot 2pm 26 Sat 15 Spamalot 7.30pm 26 Fri 21 Rock For Heroes 7.30pm 27 Sat 22 Fireman Sam 12pm & 3.30pm 28 Old Dogs New Tricks 8pm 29 Wed 26 The Very Best of Tommy Cooper 7.30pm 29 Fri 28 Nick Cope’s Family Show 11.30am & 2.30pm 29 Sat 29 Good Time Rhythm and Blues 7.30pm 29

01482 323638

01482 323638

www.hulltruck.co.uk

www.hulltruck.co.uk

Hull Truck Theatre

Hull Truck Theatre

50 Ferensway, Hull HU2 8LB

50 Ferensway, Hull HU2 8LB

Company Limited by Guarantee

Company Limited by Guarantee

Registered in England No. 1210050

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