Event Categories: Comedy

Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony

After a sell-out 2023 UK tour and extended run in London’s West End, Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand-new show.

Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as “payback for everyone who didn’t come to the last tour” and will cover everything from not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom… and everything in between (critical race theory). As per – expect magic, music and a whole load of brand-new mistakes.

Nick Mohammed is one of the UK’s most celebrated comedians, actors and writers. Nick has received feverish critical acclaim for his previous Mr. Swallow shows Dracula, Houdini and A Christmas Carol-ish… alongside his first UK tour The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow. Mr. Swallow has appeared in Dictionary Corner on numerous episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, with clips of his performances quickly going viral, along with entertaining the great and the good at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, with frankly terrifying results!

Nick plays Nate in Apple TV’s hit multi award-winning series Ted Lasso, for which he was nominated twice for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Emmy Awards. He has recently been seen starring in Sally Wainwright’s Renegade Nell (Disney+) and Steven Moffat’s Douglas Is Cancelled (ITV). Nick created, wrote, and starred (alongside David Schwimmer) in his own Sky TV hit show Intelligence. Other appearances include Stath Lets Flats (Channel 4), Inside No. 9 (BBC), This Time with Alan Partridge (BBC), and he’ll soon be seen starring alongside Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom in Prime Video’s Deep Cover. He was one of the worst contestants in the history of Channel 4’s Taskmaster.

(Rescheduled – original date May 8th 2025)

An Evening with Gervase Phinn

Spend a heart-warming evening with one of Britain’s best-loved comic writers and raconteurs. Share with him hilarious and sometimes poignant stories, anecdotes and poems.

Gervase Phinn has been touring theatres across the country for over 12 years. This number 1 bestselling and award-winning author, radio and television personality is at his very best in front of a live audience.

“A worthy successor to James Herriot”
Alan Titchmarsh

“A real star”
Esther Rantzen

Graffiti Classics

Making classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating.

16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating for everyone, young and old.

Graffiti Classics burst the elitist boundaries of the traditional string quartet with their hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show. It’s a classical concert, a gypsy-folk romp, an opera, a stand-up comedy set and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one!

From Beethoven to Bluegrass, Baroque to Pop, Mozart or Offenbach to Elvis, Strauss to Saturday Night Fever, there really is something for everyone and Graffiti Classics never fail to get audiences laughing, clapping and singing along. Kids and adults alike love the uplifting and virtuosic variety of musical styles, all tied together with cheeky audience interaction.

A show not to be missed!

Knickers

As Jodie struggles to keep her coffee shop open, pay the bills and eat, having a social life? Forget about it!

Ella struggles to find work and move out of her lazy ex-boyfriend Don’s flat.

Watch the disaster unfold as the pair of them resort to desperate means to make ends meet. Selling their knickers online. Which seems like such a good idea at the time, but as the orders get more weird as time goes by, life throws a curve ball at Jodie when she meets Mark, a charming, charismatic IT geek!

This laugh out loud comedy written by Kira Holmes explores the extreme lengths Jodie will go to to make ends meet during the cost of living crisis. Selling her knickers online, what could possibly go wrong?

But what secret is Mark hiding? And is it even possible for Jodie to get out of debt, keep up with the ever growing and demanding online orders and keep up a love life?

This is a unique opportunity for audiences to experience an original piece of theatre that has been researched, developed and spearheaded by our very own local community, based on real stories and events. A truly laugh out loud, relatable play that explores the extreme lengths people will and have gone through to make ends meet during the cost of living crisis.

Written by local female play writer, Kira Holmes, coming off the back of her last successful and critically acclaimed comedy ‘First Experiences’.

Directed by Shaun French, who’s latest previous experience has seen him produce and direct such work as Bouncers, Up ‘n’ Under, Frankenstein and Romeo and Juliet.

This original play’s cast and crew consist of local artists that reflect our community and brung a fresh, and brilliant relatability to the play.

Jon Culshaw

The star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers, BBC One’s The Impressions Show and Channel 4’s Partygate takes his brand new show on the road following a completely sold out and critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival. Join Jon for an evening of comedy and music as he conjures up an array of the best-known personalities from the worlds of entertainment, politics, and beyond in his trademark style.

“Breathlessly entertaining.” **** – Mail On Sunday
“Culshaw wins rounds of delighted applause, time and again.” **** – The Telegraph
“Every impression is spot on… there really is something for everyone.” ***** – Broadway Baby
“Quite literally jaw-dropping impressions.” ***** – The Scots Reviewer
‘”An excellently crafted show.” ***** – Bookmarks & Stages
“Just brilliant… Don’t miss this!” ***** – North West End
“Hilarious… perfect comedy timing.” ***** – One4Review
“A masterclass in clever comedy.” **** – Everything Theatre
“A genius imitator… hilarious.” **** – The Student Newspaper
“An epic showcase of Culshaw’s talents.” **** – Mix Up Theatre

The (Unofficial) Nightman Cometh

A comedy musical based on the iconic series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia!

Come one come all to a beautiful show! ‘The (Unofficial) Nightman Cometh!’ is back and it’s bigger and better than ever before! Join us for the finale of our GB 2024 Tour and experience our adaptation of the cult musical from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia!

Try themed cocktails from the show! Break it down at our post-show ‘Always Sunny’ DJ Set, and try your luck at our Waitress Raffle for the chance to be personally serenaded at the end of the show! All brought to you by Strongest Potion Productions!

This production is an interactive, comedic rock opera and satire based on the fictional production of the same name as featured in the television series ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Written/Composed by Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Scott Marder, & Robert Roswell.

[18+ Recommended] [Warning – this show contains irreverent content and themes, strong language, and scenes of a sexual nature, viewer discretion is advised.]

FOLLOWED BY OUR SATURDAY DJS TIL 2:30AM (FREE ENTRY, 18+)

Buffy Revamped

Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike.

This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike. Buffy Revamped tours the UK following its award-winning Edinburgh Fringe premiere in 2022, a Christmas season in Toronto in 2023 and several sold-out national tours.

Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s pop-culture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike.

Created by comedian Brendan Murphy whose last show, FRIEND (The One with Gunther), won Best Play at the World Wide Comedy Awards.

The Dazzling Diamonds

Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds! 💎✨

The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show. From jaw-dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational live vocals, the cast are pulling out all the stops to make this show as unforgettable as the last!

But don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about your fan favourites! You can still expect to see the iconic performances that have made The Dazzling Diamonds a hit.

So gather your friends, put on your most fabulous outfit, and join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment. The Dazzling Diamonds are ready to shine bright and make your night one to remember! 💃🏼✨🌟

The Vicar of Dibley

Local group One Off Productions return to Hull Truck Theatre with a stage adaption of the ever popular hit. The Vicar of Dibley. If you enjoyed the TV show you will love this production featuring many of the scenes from the BBC sitcom.

This Amateur production is presented by Tiger Aspect Productions.

The Incurable Optimist

Paul Mayhew-Archer has been making audiences laugh for 45 years.

He produced several series of the Radio Four Classic “I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue” and co-wrote with Richard Curtis the multi-award-winning and much-loved sitcom “The Vicar Of Dibley”. He also worked with Richard again to adapt Roald Dahl’s “Esio Trot” starring Judi Dench and Dustin Hoffman.

Fourteen years ago, Paul was told he had Parkinson’s and he decided to carry on laughing. He started doing jokes about his condition at fundraising events at The Royal Albert Hall and London’s Comedy Store. Later he made a BBC Documentary “Parkinson’s: The Funny Side” and won the Grierson Award for Best Documentary Presenter of The Year. Then in 2023 he and five friends with Parkinson’s – the presenters Jeremy Paxman, Rory Cellan-Jones, Mark Mardell and Gillian Lacey-Solymar, and the Judge Nick Mostyn – got together to make a podcast called “Movers and Shakers” which has become more popular and influential than any of them thought possible and won the Broadcasting Press Guild’s Podcast of The Year Award.

Paul also travels around the country performing his one-man show “Incurable Optimist”. It’s show that’s full of funny stories about his career and his condition and he does it to raise awareness of Parkinson’s, to raise money for local Parkies and because he absolutely loves hearing people laugh.

Oh… he’s thrilled to be coming to Hull.

Dad’s Army Radio Show

The nation’s favourite sitcom returns! The boys are delighted to head to Hull Truck Theatre with three new episodes.

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters – and lots of sound effects! The Dad’s Army Radio Show brings Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.

Three episodes of the popular sitcom – adapted for radio for the very first time – are hilariously and lovingly enacted on stage by two master performers – complete with sound effects, vintage music and all your favourite Perry and Croft characters and catchphrases.

The original television episodes newly minted for The Dad’s Army Radio Show national tour 2024 are:

● The Love of Three Oranges
● The Miser’s Hoard
● The Making of Private Pike

As seen on Dad’s Army: The Animations (UKTV Gold), David Benson (Goodnight Sweetheart and One Man, Two Guvnors) and Jack Lane (Wisdom of a Fool and 7 Days) will transport you right back to Walmington.

Best of ‘Ull

Hull is funny! Prepare for laughter as a selection of Hull’s comedy talent return for our annual “Hullarious” showcase, for one-night-only!

Come and join us for our showpiece event with Hull’s multi-award winning comedians to see what everyone is laughing about!

The Burlesque Imposter

Fanny tells the story of how she found burlesque and offers a unique ‘behind-the-scenes’ insight into this misunderstood artform.

Is burlesque more interesting when it doesn’t try to be glamorous? Judge for yourself as Fanny performs the most chaotic, hilarious burlesque routines you’ve ever seen, and reveals all about the real life fantasies, fears and failures that inspired them.

With Support from Hull’s Live Naked Idiots for their unique brand of sketch comedy, audience-baiting and musical parodies!

Leicester Comedy Festival Award Nominee 2024
Brighton Fringe sell-out show 2023

“Took burlesque to another level” ★★★★ (Broadway Baby)
“Has to be seen to be believed” ★★★★ (Reviews Hub)

Jeddy Bear & Gary Save The World

Multi award Nominated for ‘Best Kids Show’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival & UK Kids’ Comedy Festival awards, Hull’s comedy duo are ready to help you discover your very own super powers as they unleash a brand new show!

They’ll combine fun facts, amazing new powers and a whole load of cool stuff about our awesome planet as they battle to save the world before the end of the show!

Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and more pie facing madness….. well what else would you expect from these festival favourites?!!

Hudson & Hudson: 2 Become Wand

Alan Hudson and Kat Hudson have joined magical forces again in their brand new comedy and magic show, 2 Become Wand.

So what can you expect from Hudson & Hudson? Fantastic magic (obviously) and lots of LOLs. Also probably some built up tension on stage, especially if Alan has been leaving his underpants on the floor recently.

Last year half way through Edinburgh Festival, Kat announced that they needed marriage counselling. Let’s hope this one goes smoother…

An Evening Without Kate Bush

IMPORTANT: This show was due to take place on Thu 17 Oct 2024 and has been rescheduled to Wed 11 Jun 2025. All bookers have been contacted via email, with options (please remember to check your junk folder).

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Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights!
She’s not there – but you are.

Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the ‘Stranger Things’ phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show.

Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe première, London seasons, UK and Australian tours this smash-hit, award-winning show is back! Sarah-Louise Young and co-creator Russell Lucas pay glorious homage to the music, fans, and mythology of one of the most influential voices in British music.