The Dresser
This hilarious yet poignant play explores the relationship between two men who are inevitably, and at times reluctantly, co-dependent. As World War II rages, backstage in a provincial English theatre, an ageing, once-famous classical actor is troubled. Sir, the last in a dying breed of great English Shakespearean actors, is unwilling to take to the stage to deliver his renowned portrayal of King Lear. It falls to his faithful dresser Norman to rouse another great performance from him, to keep both the show and its star from falling apart.
The Dresser has been nominated for Olivier and Tony Awards as well as an Academy Award for the screenplay. Don’t miss this wonderful production of what is widely considered Ronald Harwood’s greatest play.
Across Britain from Shetland to Sark, and across the globe from Vancouver to Singapore, Simon Mayor and Hilary James have brought their special blend of dazzling musicianship.
If they have a speciality, it’s an ability to combine a truly diverse array of talents into a hugely entertaining stage show. There can’t be many performers who slide easily from a beautifully evocative Irish ballad into a mandolin and guitar version of Handel’s Arrival Of the Queen Of Sheba and then have the audience singing one of their own notorious comic songs, but it’s this wry humour and an easy, informal stage manner that holds it all together.
The duo’s musical diversity has led to an equally broad range of festival invitations from Henley Classical Music Festival (England) to the Stephen Leacock Humour Festival (Canada), the Vancouver Folk Festival and countless folk and Celtic festivals throughout the world.
Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, is back on the road with a brand new live show, With Great PowerPoint Comes Great ResponsibilityPoint.
As the title suggests, he’s bringing his laptop and projector screen with him so expect the ‘King of Powerpoint comedy’ (Guardian) to have more detailed analysis of those parts of life you’ve never stopped to think about before. Hey, not all heroes wear capes.
With support from Nick Doody.
After 50 years in show business Roy Chubby Brown has proven himself time and time again!
Thirty different DVDs in 30 years, thousands of live shows worldwide, 4 books, countless original songs and millions of fans are testimony to the fact that he is…Britain’s King of Comedy.
If easily offended…please stay away!
Book now for the ultimate girl’s night out!
Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O’Neil (ITV’s Copy Cats) this hysterical all-singing, all-dancing comedy is set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ and their problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges.
Age advisory +16
This is a brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, that hits all the right notes! From Greig’s Piano concerto to Mr Memory, “Arsenal!” It’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches and of course a musical guest. This wonderful show, evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings.
Award winning comedian George Egg (aka ‘Anarchist Cook’) is a chef with a difference. After a health scare banned him from the family kitchen, George relocated to the garden shed where his imagination and resourcefulness led him to build an improvised kitchen there instead. Combining live cooking and laugh-out-loud comedy, George prepares a breakfast, a lunch and a dinner using the most unconventional of methods. Funny, inspiring and absurd, you’ll even get to taste the food at the end!
Jay Foreman is an award winning musical comedian whose songs have been heard on BBC Radio 4, The One Show and Dave Gorman’s UK/Ireland tour. Join him for a devilishly cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family friendly show. You’ll never see trousers in the same way again!
‘With dark humour and wordplay reminiscent of Roald Dahl, he should more often than not grab the attention of even the most reluctant child.’ BroadwayBaby.com
TaleGate Theatre Productions has been producing children’s theatre and pantomime for a decade! We want to celebrate it in our favourite venue. Expect an evening of laughter, musical numbers and some of our fabulous comedy routines from panto through the years. Don’t miss this family event guaranteed to make all ages smile.
Ian Smith returns to Goole with a work in progress of his sixth Edinburgh Fringe solo show. His last show had an origami demonstration, so who knows what to expect! Amused Moose Comedy Award People’s Champion and ThreeWeeks Editors’ Award winner 2017.
“A riot of sprightly silliness” Chortle
Junction’s monthly evening of stand-up comedy. A top MC will introduce three fantastic acts from the National Comedy Circuit and beyond. See the stars of the circuit as well as a future household name or two.
We invite you to join us for an evening of happy-sad theatre and fantastic live music curated by brand-new theatre company Just Club, who will headline the event with their show Standing Too Close On Our Own In the Dark.
15TH JANUARY
DOORS 7PM
FIRST ACT 7.30PM
HEADLINE 8.30PM
£5 OTD
Standing Too Close On Our Own In the Dark is a half-gig, half-play, half-stand up set (yes, that’s three halves) which is rousing, affable, and uses stories based on real experiences in a journey which is as hopeful and vibrant as it is melancholic. In the romantic tragedy (or tragic romance, it’s up to you) an unnamed poet explores the bittersweet sensation of being lonely and in love, the damage that depression and anxiety has caused his psyche, and waxes lyrical about stolen bikes and ex-girlfriends’ dads. An uplifting, poetic gig-theatre event, the quiet rock and roll of Standing Too Close effervesces with the endearing awkwardness of early-20s social discomfort and revels in what it’s like to be in love with a girl and the world, while celebrating the acknowledgement of the universal weight we all have on our shoulders sometimes.
Standing Too Close is a new play by recent Hull Drama graduate Jake Marsden which has helped define Just Club’s aims to make “happy-sad” productions which boldly and unashamedly make the unspoken conversational and relatable, with an air of mysticism; interchangeable and improvised elements make the show an exciting Frankenstein’s monster of dialogue and heart-rending ballad intent on bringing audiences to equal amounts elation and devastation.
Further announcements will be made regarding the poets and performers who will be joining us for a happy-sad evening. Keep an eye out on the Just Club social media pages for more!
Twitter – @JustClubTheatre
Instagram – @justclubtheatre
Gag Reflex in association with Andrew Roach Talent presents
LOST VOICE GUY
“LAUGH-OUT LOUD FUNNY” The Independent
Following the unprecedented success of his appearance on the final of Britain’s Got Talent 2018, BBC New Comedy Award winner and star and writer of BBC Radio 4’s comedy series, Ability, Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) is setting out on a tour of the UK.
“CONSISTENTLY HILARIOUS” Broadway Baby
He may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say and his comedy will leave you speechless.
“SAVAGELY FUNNY…” The Wee Review
Lee is the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid and made his first stand-up appearance in February 2012. He has performed in some of the UK’s most popular comedy venues as well as in solo shows at festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe, the Brighton Fringe, Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Nottingham Comedy Festival and Liverpool Comedy Festival.
As well as winning Britain’s Got Talent this year (the first comedian to do so), Lee also won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014 and his TV and Radio credits have included The One Show (BBC One), Voice Of The People (BBC Three), BBC At The Edinburgh Festivals (BBC iPlayer). Ability – the Radio 4 series that Lee stars in and co-wrote with Katherine Jakeways – has just been recommissioned for a second seriess.
“ENTERTAINING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING” Three Weeks
Age Restriction: 14 +
Jonathan Parker of BBC Radio Humberside’s “Westenders” is bringing his “One Off Productions” version of Jack & The Beanstalk to The Civic Hall this Christmas.
There will be thrills and spills a’plenty (and a cow) as our intrepid hero battles the fearsome giant to try and save his family from financial ruin.
Tickets are on sale now from Barkers of Cottingham, priced £7 for adults, £5 for children.
Do you ever get confused or overwhelmed by politics?
Do you ever feel like the only way to make a difference is to change everything?
Do you ever think that if you can’t change everything immediately there’s no point trying?
Luca reached a point where thinking about politics made her want to lie down on the pavement and not get up. Instead of doing this she is throwing a party. A political party. There will be drinks, dancing and eggs! No experts. No big words.
This is a show about getting messy with the messiness of politics.
James Acaster is one of the most brilliant and distinctive young comedians of his generation. He has just announced that he will be visiting the Bonus Arena, Hull on 27th July 2019.
Tickets for this seated concert go on sale at 9am on sale Friday 7th December from www.bonusarenahull.com
A whimsical master, he has received acclaim from around the world, including a record breaking 5 consecutive nominations for ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, and winning the 2015 Chortle Award for Best Show, and Best International Show Award at the 2014 New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
As well as his glowing stand-up career, James is also a TV and radio regular and has secured himself as a favourite across both platforms, alongside many of his own projects.
Tickets go on general sale at 9am on sale Friday 7th December from www.bonusarenahull.com or alternatively call 0844 8440444* Accessible tickets can be purchased by calling 0800 9884440. *calls costs 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge
The Bonus Arena officially opened this summer with a show by the legendary Van Morrison.
Other gigs announced so far at the Arena include Courteeners, Jack White, The Vamps, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Rick Astley, Boy George and Culture Club and The Harlem Globetrotters.
