JESSICA FOSTEKEW: HENCH

JESSICA FOSTEKEW: HENCH

Absolute powershed and regular host of The Guilty Feminist, Jessica Fostekew explores her big strong strength. Have you ever watched a feminist try and take ‘hench’ as a compliment? It’s like watching a snake eat but funny.

In preview, Hench was nominated for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
You’ve seen Jessica in BBC sitcoms Motherland and Cuckoo and BAFTA Award-winning drama Three Girls.
She’s also in forthcoming feature films: Gavin Hood’s Official Secrets and Michael Winterbottom’s Greed. She writes for 8 out of 10 Cats.

Recommended Age 14+
Running Time: 60mins

Jack Whitehall

Award-winning comedian, actor and writer Jack Whitehall has announced two shows at the Bonus Arena, Hull next month.

Tickets for the shows at 3pm and 7.30pm on Sunday, 8 December go on sale on Monday at 10am.

Following two complete sell-out arena tours, Jack Whitehall Gets Around in 2014 and Jack Whitehall: At Large in 2017 (which premiered on Netflix), Jack Whitehall: Stood Up will be Jack’s biggest-ever live tour, now taking in 47 dates and promising to be the most hilarious yet from one of comedy’s most electric talents.

Jack Whitehall said previously: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be going back out on the road. There’s no feeling like standing up on stage in front of an arena full of strangers, and still being able to hear your dad heckle you.”

Widely celebrated for his hit show Travels With My Father (which recently returned to Netflix for a new series), Jack has most recently been seen in Lasse Hallstrom’s The Nutcracker And The Four Realms opposite Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman and in Series 2 of Sky series Bounty Hunters, as well as Good Omens (Amazon) opposite Jon Hamm and Michael Sheen. He is also set to star in Disney’s upcoming movie Jungle Cruise opposite Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, which will be released in 2020.

His television credits include: Decline & Fall (BBC), Fresh Meat (Channel 4), and Bad Education (BBC), Backchat, A League Of Their Own (which received a BAFTA Award in 2014 for ‘Best Comedy Entertainment Program’ and was nominated in the same category in 2013), Stand Up For The Week, and Live At The Apollo.

An established presenter, Jack has hosted a number of prestigious award ceremonies and television series, becoming the youngest ever host of the Royal Variety Performance in 2015. He hosted the BRIT Awards for a second time earlier this year and has also hosted The British Fashion Awards in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and the BAFTA Britannia Awards in 2015, 2017, and 2018. He became the first-ever guest host of The Graham Norton Show in May.

Tickets for Jack Whitehall’s shows at the Bonus Arena on Sunday, 8 December go on sale at 10am on Monday from www.bonusarenahull.com or call 0844 8440444. Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.

Flo and Joan

Following last year’s sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival, London’s Soho Theatre, national UK tour and at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, musical comedy sisters Flo & Joan have a new hour of their dark and waggish songs to parade about the place.

“These intricately crafted, flawlessly performed numbers will have you howling with laughter one minute, wiping away a tear the next.” The Telegraph

“Their style is stiletto sharp, their diction perfect as they race through their complex rhymes” Evening Standard

Live Nation and MZA presents Jimeoin

Superb world-class stand-up from the Irishman from Australia acclaimed worldwide as one of live comedy’s true masters as Jimeoin brings his brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious comedy to Hull City Hall for one night only as part of his latest smash-hit tour.

Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed and his shows sell out across the UK, Europe, USA and of course Australia. Hailed as a genuine “fair dinkum” stand-up alumni, don’t miss your chance to see this award winning star of TV shows including ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Conan’, ‘Royal Variety Performance’, ‘CH4’s O2 Gala’ and ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ – Live!

Age Guidance: 14+

Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest

Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy, hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert.

A TV household name, in the past year Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo (Host, BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Pilgrimage (BBC), Top Gear (BBC) and QI (BBC).

Paul Smith: Following

Following his first national tour in 2018 which saw him go from circuit act to one of the biggest selling names in UK stand up in less than a year, Paul Smith returns with his second national tour show – Following.

Join this crowd favourite for another night of hilarity. If you witnessed 2018’s tour, which culminated in an unforgettable night at the M&S Bank Arena you’re sure to return, if you didn’t then make sure you don’t miss out again.

Richard Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe

This show will no longer take place in Feb 2021. Please contact the Hull Truck box office for details: 01482 323638

Rich Hall’s comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin’. Ever-evolving, ever-changing, Rich’s combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country lyricism is a “win-win” (GUARDIAN), as sold out crowds across the UK have attested. Fans keep returning because this show goes where other comedians wouldn’t dare: Barrow-in-Furness for example.

Rich’s acclaimed BBC4 documentaries (most recently Rich Hall’s Red Menace) and his Radio 4 series Election Breakdown have established a whole new legion of followers. He’s also a stalwart of QI and Have I Got News For You. But seeing the Hoedown is a whole different experience. Gut-busting, rib-tickling, toe-tapping, and shit-kicking, Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe covers the full anatomical spectrum.

Suitable for Age 14+ Contains strong language and adult content.

“Vital and incredulously angry. Hilarious.” (THE SCOTSMAN)

Dungeons & Dragons: The Unofficial Adventure

An interactive comedy show inspired by the cult-classic boardgame Dungeons & Dragons will be touring around bars, pubs & clubs across Hull & East Yorkshire.

‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Unofficial Adventure’ by Josh Overton (Sunday Times award winner) is a part comedy show, part interactive boardgame, and promises to be a completely bonkers night out for anyone aged 9 to 99.

Brought to you by the award-winning Hull theatre company, Silent Uproar (A Super Happy Story About Feeling Super Sad) this bonkers and bizarre night out is perfect for fans of Rick & Morty, Adventure Time and Terry Prachett.

Silent Uproar have taken the weird and wonderful world of Dungeons and Dragons and condensed it into a 70 minute theatrical adventure…with jokes!

Suitable for ages 9+, there are a limited number of adults only shows as well (for those that want a beer with their broadswords!)

Alex Mitchell, Silent Uproar Artistic Director: “We make theatre for the Netflix generation, and take it outside of standard venues to people who might never have seen a performance of this type before.

We want our audiences to be as excited for a night with us as they would be at the cinema or a stand-up comedy gig! It’s going to be a fun night out, perfect for all family members aged 9 to 99!”

PAY WHAT YOU DECIDE PERFORMANCES (PWYD)

To open the door for first time theatre goers (and theatre veterans!) some of our performances are ‘Pay What You Decide’.

Reserve your place in the audience, but pay nothing in advance. Come and see the show and then pay what you think it’s worth once it’s finished. Whether that’s the price of a coffee, a meal out, or a new car!

(Card readers will be available at the venues for credit or debit card payments)

ADULT ONLY PERFORMANCES (18+)

Our late shows (9.30pm) are Adult Only performances. So leave the kids at home, join us for a beer and a slightly wilder (and no doubt more foul languaged!) version of the show!

PERFORMANCES:

Tuesday 3^rdDecember – Hull University – 7.30pm
Wednesday 4^th December – The New Adelphi Club, Hull – 7.30pm (PWYD) & 9.30pm (18+)
Thursday 5^th December – The New Adelphi Club, Hull – 7.30pm (PWYD) & 9.30pm (18+)
Friday 6^th December – The Brain Jar, Hull – 7.30pm (PWYD) & 9.30pm (18+)

Thursday 12^th December – The BoardRoom, Hull – 7.30pm & 9.30pm (18+)
Friday 13^th December – Humber Street Pop Up Venue, Hull – 7.30pm & 9.30pm (18+)
Saturday 14^th December – Humber Street Pop Up Venue, Hull – 3pm & 7.30pm

Dungeons & Dragons: The Unofficial Adventure

An interactive comedy show inspired by the cult-classic boardgame Dungeons & Dragons will be touring around bars, pubs & clubs across Hull & East Yorkshire.

Silent Uproar have taken the weird and wonderful world of Dungeons and Dragons and condensed it into a 70 minute theatrical adventure…with jokes!

Suitable for ages 9+, there are a limited number of adults only shows as well (for those that want a beer with their broadswords!)

We want our audiences to be as excited for a night with us as they would be at the cinema or a stand-up comedy gig! It’s going to be a fun night out, perfect for all family members aged 9 to 99!”

PAY WHAT YOU DECIDE PERFORMANCES (PWYD)

To open the door for first time theatre goers (and theatre veterans!) some of our performances are ‘Pay What You Decide’.

(Card readers will be available at the venues for credit or debit card payments)

ADULT ONLY PERFORMANCES (18+)

Our late shows (9.30pm) are Adult Only performances. So leave the kids at home, join us for a beer and a slightly wilder (and no doubt more foul languaged!) version of the show!

PERFORMANCES:

PHILLY PHILLY WANG WANG

Following a sell-out 2018 tour, and fresh from a 2019 Edinburgh Fringe run that sold out in advance, Phil ‘Philly Philly Wang Wang’ Wang is back on tour with his newest show.

Phil has made a name for himself (that name being Phil Wang) exploring sex, romance, politics, and his mixed British-Malaysian heritage with shows that delight in his unique Wang brand of smart and silly. This one is about morality and the modern sense of self. Swell!

DAVID BADDIEL: TROLLS NOT THE DOLLS

The follow up to his acclaimed shows Fame: Not The Musical, and My Family: Not The Sitcom

★★★★★ Metro ★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Times

Following his five-star Olivier-nominated hit My Family: Not The Sitcom and the return to number 1 of his seminal football anthem Three Lions, David Baddiel comes back to the stage with a brand new one-man show, Trolls: Not The Dolls.

Trolls – the terrible people who spend all day insulting and abusing strangers for no other reason than to fill the huge gaps in their souls. There is a common wisdom about how to deal with trolls: don’t, for goodness sake, encourage these people by replying to them.

It’s a good law. And it’s one that David Baddiel has consistently broken. Because David has always seen trolls as hecklers, and if a comedian gets heckled, it is their duty not to ignore the heckler, but to wittily put them down. Over the years, David has spent a lot of time doing this, which has led him to think that there might be a show in it: a show that would say something about how we live now.

David has stories to tell, of the dark, terrible and hysterically absurd cyber-paths that interacting with trolls has led him down. Come with him on this comedy journey into our culture’s most dank virtual underground. You will come back safe, more able to deflect your own trolls, and only a little bit soiled.

Stand-up Shakespeare

#StandupShakespeare 5 is coming! 🎉😎

This month it its also our company birthday! Which means we’ll be making loads of announcements and having a lot of extra fun!

So don’t delay, get in touch – Do you have a monologue, duologues, song, dance, rap, or anything from or inspired by Ol’ Shakey P? Comment here or message us and we’ll add you to the running order.

Suggested Entry – £5

All donations go towards our next big project! See y’all there !

AN EVENING WITH LENNY HENRY: WHO AM I AGAIN

Join the legendary Sir Lenny Henry as he embarks on a brand new UK tour this autumn.

Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known and celebrated comedians, with a career which began with cult stardom on children’s television to including writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief and award-winning actor.

In the first half of the evening, Lenny will take the audience through a jam session of funny and sad memories and stories – from growing up in the Black Country, puberty, school, friendship, family secrets and unashamed racism. With his mother’s mantra of ‘H’integration’ echoing in his ears, Lenny will recount setting out on his rollercoaster ride of a career – but at every stage wondering: Am I good enough? Is this what they want?

In part two, Lenny will be interviewed by friend, broadcaster and author Jon Canter, for further insights into his life and career, followed by questions from the audience. Come and enjoy these honest and tender stories, told with a glorious sense of humour and help Lenny figure out ‘Who Am I Again?

JOSH WIDDICOMBE – BIT MUCH…

The guy everyone can do an impression of is back with a brand new stand up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics of advent calendars, pesto and the closing time of his local park.

Widdicombe is best known for the twice BAFTA nominated and multiple Broadcast and RTS award winning show The Last Leg, as well as his critically acclaimed sitcom JOSH, Insert Name Here, QI, Have I Got News For You, A League of Their Own and his hit podcast Quickly Kevin Will He Score.

RICHARD HERRING – RHLSTP

Richard Herring’s interview podcast is usually recorded in London’s glittering West End at the Leicester Square Theatre, but now it’s going on the road.

Join the “Podfather” (Guardian) and “King of the Internet” (Time Out) as he chats chats with hilarious star guests in a theatre near you.

Previous guests include Stephen Fry, Dawn French, Sarah Millican, Steve Coogan and Bob Mortimer.

You can listen to all the 200+ previous episodes on Acast and iTunes. But it’s much more fun to see it live and hear all the bits that are too libellous and controversial to podcast.

Winner of Bronze Award for Best Comedy at the 2013 Sony Radio Academy Awards and the Chortle Internet Award 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2018.

JON CULSHAW, BILL DARE: THE GREAT BRITISH TAKE OFF

Comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw and legendary comedy producer Bill Dare come to Hull City Hall for the first time following their sell-out tour last year.

Join them for an evening of unscripted, unrehearsed, spontaneous comedy and conversation as politicians, sports personalities and celebrities old and new are all up for a roasting. You, the audience, help choose which characters appear and what direction the show takes.

Jon reveals the secrets of mimicry, and shares stories of some of the fascinating characters that coloured his childhood in Lancashire and his early career. Together with Bill he also reveals some of the mishaps and mayhem of life behind the scenes in television and on the celebrity circuit.

With a few surprises for the general public of Hull thrown in for good measure, The Great British Take Off is topical, satirical, anecdotal and highly entertaining; it’s never the same show twice.