Event Categories: Dance

Discover Dance: Speakeasy featuring Karen Hauer & Gorka Maquez

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show Speakeasy to Hull in 2025.

Expect exhilarating live music and breath-taking choreography with Karen and Gorka’s newest offering, which unlocks the door to an undercover world of elegance and iconic dance flavours.

From the clandestine New York Speakeasy to the sultry Havana dance floors and from the Burlesque Cabaret Clubs of the mid 1900’s to the glittering mirror balls of Studio 54, Speakeasy will be a delicious dance experience.

Mamba, Salsa, Charleston, Foxtrot and Samba the night away with this electrifying cast of world-class dancers, vocalists and musicians.

 

Black Umfolosi

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 highlighted during their brilliantly choreographed shows with a full range of movements from subtle to vibrant stomping and leaping!

Their famous Gumboot Dances showcase the traditional styles and rituals of the South African mining regions and are a particular crowd pleaser.

The group formed in 1982 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, naming themselves after the Umfolozi Omnyama River –an area to which their ancestors can be traced to.

Arguably Zimbabwe’s greatest ambassadors, the group have toured the UK many times building up a lasting relationship with venues and their fans.

After a gap of 14 years since they last performed in Beverley the group are looking forward to engaging once again with people of all ages and cultures, many of whom are still their friends. They have a natural ability to communicate passion and feeling in their spectacular performances that thrill audiences worldwide.

Coming of Age A Dance Collection

Excitement for both little ones and grown ups!

Performance times 11:00-11:30, 11:45-12:15, 12:45-13:15, 13:30-14:00

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Riverdance

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.

This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics.

And for the first time Riverdance welcomes ‘The New Generation’ of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.

Do not miss your chance to see the global cultural sensation and book your tickets now!

The Street Dance Experience

Step into the world of Street dance!! Streetstars dance studio brings you this energetic and lively production of non stop hip hop and commercial dance!

Local, award winning dance school, Streetstars, are bringing their annual production to Hull Truck Theatre for one day and night only.

Watch as the students showcase their dance talents, and be captivated by all the thrills and visuals of a live performance!

Created by studio owner Roxanne Cooper, with choreography by Roxanne Cooper, Lauryn Fawcett, Alice Malton, and Tia Gardiner

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time

Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats, and vital energy.

Taking the audience on a journey ‘in time’, a thrilling ride through their 30 years, the concert is a full theatrical experience, with dynamic choreography and heart-pounding rhythms contrasting with atmospheric soundscapes.

As Europe’s longest-established taiko group, Mugenkyo are widely recognised as the ground-breaking pioneers of this exciting art-form, thrilling audiences at thousands of performances worldwide, now returning with their first major UK tour in almost five years.

In the meantime, Mugenkyo have been busy on projects such as collaborating on the ambitious ‘World of Gods’ with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, filming for the Hollywood film ‘Tin Soldier’ in Greece with Jamie Foxx and Robert DeNiro, a two-week run at the World Expo in Dubai, the BBC TV Tokyo Olympics, a 26-date run at the Adelaide Fringe, the ‘Fire & Light’ site-specific project, regular online workshops & performances, along with rebuilding their purpose-built residential studio.

In 2024 they return to the road with an electrifying and uplifting performance of skill, stamina and soul, just ‘in time’ for this special Birthday Bash! Don’t miss it!

Love Yourself Cabaret by Hull University Pole & Aerial Society

Love Yourself Cabaret by Hull University Pole & Aerial Society.

Indulge in an enchanting evening at our Valentine’s Cabaret Show! Join us for a night that celebrates love in all its forms, featuring dazzling performances from our wonderful society members. Whether you’re sharing the experience with a special someone or reveling in the joy of self-love, secure your tickets for an evening filled with glamour and laughter. Don’t miss out on this unique Valentine’s experience!

Plus as an extra bonus if you want to continue partying after the event has finished keep your O’Rileys wristband on to get free entry to Welly Club’s famous Thursday night, just a minute or two walk away from the venue

The Big Malarkey Festival 2025

The Big Malarkey Festival is Hull’s first ever children’s literature festival, brought to you by Hull Libraries and funded by the James Reckitt Library Trust and Arts Council England.

The Big Malarkey Festival is a celebration of children’s literature for everyone aged 0 – 16 years.

Four days of activities for schools (23-26 June) and a glorious weekend of fun for families (28-29 June) brought to you by Hull Libraries.

The Festival includes amazing artists, authors, illustrators, performers, poets, writers, musicians, makers, dancers and dreamers!

More details coming soon.

Back to Ours & Friends At Willows

Join us for a night in the Willows with some of our favourite stars!

Friday, 2 February
Willows Social Club, 697 Holderness Rd, Hull, HU8 9AN
Tickets £5 per person

Cris Quammie’s Soul Sensation
Beebi Del as Dolly Parton
Grim Visions Fire & Theatre
+ other guests

Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

Useful Info:

This event is for 18+ only.
Parking is available at Willows Club.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Essential companions and carers supporting an attendee during the event are eligible for a complimentary ticket; please email team@backtoours.co.uk to arrange.

Million Dollar Men

It’s raining men and you’re all going to be shouting Hallelujah! by the end of the night.

This powerful show has everything you need for the ultimate ladies night out.

Great dancing, fun interaction and all the action of the smash hit film Magic Mike!

Diasporas Now

Performance art platform Diasporas Now announces the next stop of their 2023-2024 U.K. tour at Humber Street Gallery in Hull.

The line-up includes features performances by artists of colour Nadeem Din-Gabisi, Sattva, Bakani Pick-Up Company, Gisou Golshani, James Jordan Johnson, DJ Winggold, Collectif Echoes spanning performance art, dance, live music, and DJ sets embodying themes of ancestral land, sea and liberation.

The Diasporas Now U.K. Tour 2023-2024 is supported by the Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant.

Message in a Bottle (Screening)

A Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK Production.

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive.

Message In A Bottle is a spectacular new dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope.

Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.

Dance 23!

Butterfly dance studios from Goole present DANCE 23! The talented pupils showcase various dance numbers, including street, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, rock n roll, freestyle and musical theatre.

Dancers of all ages will delight audiences with this feel good, action packed, entertaining dance show.

Not to be missed for anyone with a passion for dance.

Belinda! The Dance show!

Belinda! The Dance show! Join us for some dancing, singing and a whole load of fun.

Featuring Belinda, Mrs Punchem, Miss Treacle and lots more!

Featuring students ages 5 to 11!

Christmas End of Year Showcase

Singing lessons Hull presents our Christmas end of year showcase at Middleton Hall.

Please join us on the 3rd of December at 3pm for an afternoon of amazing talent from Hull and surrounding areas.

Expect to see outstanding talent of all ages from students of ‘Singing lessons Hull. Dancing from’ Skelton Hooper School of Dance’ and other local talent and choirs.

An Evening of Burlesque

Direct from London’s West End.

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour!

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever.

Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.

With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes as we pick from the finest selection of specialty artistes, cabaret and circus stars, comedians and champagne showgirls! It’s the perfect night for everyone.

An Evening of Burlesque is filled with artistic spectacle that has enraptured audiences for centuries. This sensational variety show brings together a bounty of beautiful stars for an unrivalled variety show for the 21st Century. Expect the unexpected with plenty of glitter and glamour! It’s cocktails and cabaret o’clock!

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