Tag: Hull Truck Theatre

For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer… Until death do us part… After sixty years of marriage, Jack and Florence have successfully mastered the fine art of bickering. Living in the picturesque village of Wetwang in rural East Yorkshire in their three-bed semi, they’re certainly beginning to feel their age. But with […]

There was a time when King John was one of Shakespeare’s most performed plays but in recent years pieces such as Henry V and Richard III seem to be more popular choices amongst his History Plays. King John – thought to be Shakespeare’s earliest history – is a play about power, politics and family and […]

Mädchen in Uniform tells the story of Manuela, who falls in love with a teacher at an all-girls boarding school, to disastrous consequences. This screening will feature a Season Launch Q&A to celebrate the start of Queer: An LGBTQ+ Film Season. Please note the Season Launch Q&A immediately precedes Mädchen in Uniform and only people […]

The formation of the Gay Black Group was a landmark in gay black history. Meeting at Gay’s the Word, a bookshop in Bloomsbury, London, it provided a sounding board and support for gay and black communities of the 1980s. In this documentary, members of the Gay Black Group talk about their experiences. —————————————————————————————————– Thanks to […]

Now celebrating its 10 year anniversary, Tangerine tells the story of sex-worker, Sin-Dee, as she tears through Tinseltown on Christmas Eve searching for the pimp who broke her heart. Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.00 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid ticket for any of the Queer season films, just […]

All About My Mother, one of Almodóvar’s most celebrated films tells the stories of a bereaved mother, an overwrought actress, her jealous lover, and a pregnant nun. This screening will be accompanied by a Queer Film Maker Panel, following the film. The queer film maker panel immediately follows All About My Mother and only people […]

On Boxing Day 2015, the small Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge experienced the worst floods in century. But, as the Valley submerged a community emerged, working together to rebuild their sodden town. Performed by a cast of 5 Actor Musicians, and drawing on the musical and artistic traditions of the area, The Flood is a […]

On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.

In this award-winning 1995 documentary, Shinjuku Boys explores the lives of three transgender men who work at the New Marilyn Club in Tokyo, Japan. Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.00 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid ticket for any of the Queer season films, just turn up. Limited complimentary drinks […]

Beautiful Thing tells the story of Jamie, a shy, bullied teenager, and his neighbour Ste, who is having a rough time at home. These issues bring them together and they find that what they feel for each other is more than just friendship. Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.00 – 10.15pm. Open […]

Starring Friends’ Lisa Kudrow, Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion tells the story of two friends who hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives to impress their classmates. Free season finale mixer on Sat 17 May, 9.00 – 10.15pm. Open to those with a valid […]

I Saw the TV Glow tells the story of teenager, Owen who is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs, before his life is changed forever when a classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show. After the film there will be an informal mixer, in the Interact room on the […]

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the […]

FOOL’S PARADISE Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet. THE TWO OF US The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of […]

“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. If you’ve never seen him, you need to hustle down to your local venue and grab a seat […]

A hilarious and powerful show that explores Northern masculinity and society through interactive cabaret. Four Northern lads are given the impossible task of rebuilding Northern masculinity in one night. Pete thinks we should get rid of this outdated concept forever. Chris thinks we should listen to the King Charles. Jonny thinks that the only essentials […]