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Set in fair Kingston upon Hull and the year is 1954. The Capulets, wealthy from the exploits of the fishing industry. The Montagues, a hard working and successful Hessle Road fishing family. Three days… Romeo Montague, on shore leave, falls for the beautiful Juliet Capulet, betrothed to another. We follow the star-crossed lovers, defiantly ignoring […]
East Riding Theatre | Theatre
You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The […]
East Riding Theatre | Family Friendly
The industrial and coal mining heritage of the North East of England will be celebrated in song, storytelling and humour when four legends of the folk music scene play at East Riding Theatre in June 2024. The Pitmen Poets features ex Lindisfarne singer Billy Mitchell, award winning songwriter Jez Lowe, distinguished singer and instrumentalist Bob […]
East Riding Theatre
Country & Folk | East Riding Theatre
The last decade has seen a growing conversation about men’s mental Health, and an awareness that the power of men talking about how they feel can and does save lives. Yet still in 2022 suicide was the biggest killer of men under 50. On a dark night, Jacob (Tom Gibbons) stands on a motorway bridge, […]
High energy comedy meets hilarious material. Patrick works the room, makes an effortless connection and becomes everybody’s favourite comedian! As seen on TV appearances, solo stand-up Tours, Festivals, corporate work and headline circuit sets in UK, Ireland, Australia, Oman, Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain, Spain, Italy and Costa Rica. Totally 19XX – That Was The Year That […]
Comedy | East Riding Theatre
Black Umfolosi performances are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa, with a beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivalled. Their performances are energy driven and completely engaging, mixing a great gentleness of spirit and song with an exuberance in dance. Their trademark harmonies mixed with intricate rhythms, clicking and clapping are […]
Dance | East Riding Theatre
Embark on a whimsical journey with The Bench, a theatrical masterpiece that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Crafted by the comedic genius Keir McAllister, this production is a vibrant tapestry of life, laughter, and the moments that connect us all. Set against the backdrop of a simple bench, this play unfolds a series of encounters […]
Eilidh Patterson (pronounced EYElee) from Northern Ireland, is a warm, engaging performer of radiant, startling ability. With songs that cut straight to the heart, delightfully accurate guitar playing, and crystal clear vocals, she immediately connects with audiences everywhere. Having released 5 studio albums and an EP to date, Eilidh is a hard-working independent artist driven by her […]
Birdie is a beautiful show featuring three professional actors with learning disabilities, blending intricate choreography, original music, and captivating object manipulation to tell a powerful story about climate change. Homie, the main character, travels in a mesmerising upcycled mobile home. They are determined to make a difference in the face of the daunting climate crisis. Homie […]
Magician and comedy performer Greg Chapman presents a show based around one of his favourite subjects – DINOSAURS! It is a subject which many enjoy, and Greg takes a look at it from various angles and in ways that nobody would expect! Who would win if a T. Rex fought a Triceratops? Is Greg better at magic […]
BBC’s Bob Harris and author/music journalist Colin Hall set out upon an intimate speaking tour based around their mutual love and appreciation of The Beatles, including rare archive from Bob Harris’ collection of interviews with Lennon & McCartney. By 1963 the pair had written so many songs they simply couldn’t all be accommodated on just their own Beatles releases, so it made artistic […]
East Riding Theatre | Talks
Emerging in the early 80s from their folk club and ceilidh band days, Oysterband infused both the traditional and their own songs with a passion and energy that was electrifying. Polkas, politics and a heaving dance floor seemed just right for Thatcher’s Britain. Signing to new roots label Cooking Vinyl, headlining English Roots Against Apartheid, playing Glastonbury and the Fleadh several times each, […]
Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2024, Confusions is a cover title for a sequence of interconnected one act plays by the much-loved Alan Ayckbourn. Highlighting the many foibles of human behavior, we witness the farcical consequences of an overly ambitious Summer Fête; the trials and tribulations of a stay-at-home mum and one man’s bid to […]
A production from the Festival Players International Shakespeare’s last, and great, play is a triumphant compilation of intrigue, magic, and humour. Prospero, an exiled Duke with supernatural powers, creates a great storm which sees his enemies shipwrecked on his island. Magic abounds, plots are exposed, and a colourful array of characters gain their deserts. Fascinating […]
Follow Sherlock Holmes and his incomparable sidekick Dr John Watson on this riveting, until now, unpublished case… Damsel in distress, Lucy Matravers engages Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth, Holmes and his partner Watson to resolve a dispute over a family will. Little do they know that this small case brings Holmes straight into the clutches […]
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