Vista Festival 2022- Princes Avenue

Vista Festival 2022- Princes Avenue

On Saturday 9th July Hull’s biggest free street festival returns to Prince’s Avenue.

Thousands will be entertained by this year’s headliners Pearl’s Cab Ride, fun fair, art sales, street entertainment, dancing, art installations and not forgetting food from 25 different food establishments.

The festival is organised by the Princes Avenue Community and Traders (PACT) which is a voluntary group set up to promote the local community and businesses. The festival is a celebration of the culture of HU5.

The event features live music from some of the very best local talent in the Hull area showcasing not only well established artists on the Main Stage but providing a platform for upcoming talent on the Acoustic Stage.

There will be Art Installations from local artists displaying and selling their work on the street. There will also be a number of stalls featuring local support groups and as well food and drink, some of the local venues will be offering live entertainment throughout the day.

Aim Higher Charity Ball

You will arrive to be greeted by a red carpet and a drink on arrival. Mingle whilst enjoying a few drinks before you will be seated to enjoy an amazing three course meal, Steve Rimmer a Hull comedian will entertain you, and help host our raffle, once you have eaten the amazing band Turn up the sun who plays all types of genre will get you on to the dance floor finishing off with a disco till 1am.

All proceeds will go to Aim Higher a registered charity who support families in Hull and East Riding affected by Autism/Mental health in children and young people.

We are a self funded charity ran by volunteers and parents of children with autism so your support means the world to us.

‘We Move’ Project

This Spring, Tamar & Jo are delivering a range of free dance classes and workshops for anyone wanting to learn more or improve their dance skills.

Classes for anyone aged 16 and over are available to book at their studio at Shirethorn House in Hull City Centre, and sessions for any age are open at Gipsyville Library and Unity in Community.

The project, which is funded by Hull City Council aims to engage with people through participatory sessions, with a focus on connection, celebration, togetherness, expression and creativity.

All classes are stand-alone sessions and participants can come to as many or as few as they wish.

Nobody: A Dance Circus Adventure

This fast-moving, spellbinding story explores the tension between our inner lives and how we make sense of the world around us with mesmerising choreography and a tale full of twists and turns.

Here Come The Boys

Fresh from wowing audiences and critics alike at the London Palladium, Here Come The Boys is taking this “BIG, SPANGLED, ENERGETIC, NON-STOP DANCE SPECTACULAR” (The Stage) on the road!

Our dance superstars Graziano di Prima, Nadiya Bychkova, Pasha Kovalev and Strictly finalist Karim Zeroual, will be joined by the sensational Nikita Kuzmin.

‘‘A NIGHT OF FABULOUS FUN. A HIGH OCTANE CELEBRATION OF DANCE’’ (Daily Express)

Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo

Dance Consortium presents

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

For almost 50 years, the all-male comedy ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (affectionately known as “The Trocks”) have been delighting audiences of all ages at sell-out performances featuring their fabulous sense of fun and their flawless dance.

Originally from New York, the Trocks are now loved world-wide for their sassy spoofs and hilarious homages to classical ballet, where 16 dancers each transform into two personas, both male and female!

Every performance frivolously froths with tutus and testosterone, blush-pink ballet pumps, fierce false eyelashes and prima ballerina attitude. However, what makes this company extraordinarily special is their immaculate technique and daring physicality, surpassed only by their impeccable comic timing.

Dreamboys

Dreamboys are heading to Bonus Arena, Hull with their brand new Too Hard To Resist UK Tour.

This West End style show has been created for all ages from 18 to 80 whether you are celebrating something special or just fancy embracing your inner flirt for a cheeky night out on the town.

With larger than life personalities and appearances from celebrity guest stars, the Dreamboys have truly stolen the hearts of millions of people worldwide.

Dreamboys are all about adventure so join us for the ride of your life. Take a deep breath, enjoy the show, and embrace the irresistible. Age 18+

RAMBERT DANCE IN PEAKY BLINDERS

…You young men of the Tunnelling brigade, you are all dead. Not counted among the dead because your bodies were not buried with the dead. But dead inside…

A new dance theatre event, delving into the story of Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders, written by the creator of the global hit television series.

Dazzling, athletic dance and stunning dramatisation with iconic eclectic Peaky soundtrack from a live on-stage band.

Tommy and the Peakys fought together at Flanders and the show opens in the trenches. Bound by this experience, a really personal story unfolds as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and Tommy is intoxicated by the mysterious Grace.

“…an independent dance company, dedicated to bringing ballet to the people.” Tommy Shelby, S4 Ep5

CREATIVE VOICE DANCE

Discover the next generation of dancers and choreographers as Creative Voice and Hull Dance take over Hull New Theatre.

The evening showcases newly created pieces of work by Max Life Dance Company, Ainthorpe Youth Centre, Pragnya Arts Centre, East Riding Youth Dance Company as well as the first performance of a dance piece created in a day with JoinedUp dance artist Effie McGuire Ward. Groups from across Hull and East Riding share a diversity of performances including Contemporary dance, Street dance and Bharatanatya.

Creative Voice is an arts development and youth development service initiative where young people can work towards local platform events as well as apply to the regional platform event Fresh featuring companies from across Yorkshire.

This event also sees the launch of ‘Move Together’ an inclusive youth dance opportunity with workshops and promotional film.

NORTHERN BALLET: PINOCCHIO

In a faraway land, a hard-working and lonely carpenter wishes for their puppet Pinocchio to come to life. By the magic of a wishing well their dream comes true! Pinocchio is playful and mischievous and must prove himself worthy of becoming a real boy. Join Pinocchio on his adventure as he discovers that where there is love and honesty, there is always magic.

An original retelling of the classic children’s story, Pinocchio is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre.

With sell-out performances and a string of hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, Northern Ballet’s productions for children are not to be missed.

An original ballet based on The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi.

This child friendly performance lasts approximately 40 minutes.

ACOSTA DANZA: 100% CUBAN

International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta’s critically acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza has garnered an unrivaled reputation for creating work that combines both classical and contemporary genres effortlessly, infused with Cuba’s rich musical and dance influences. The company makes its Hull debut with a programme of new and existing exceptional works.

Featuring the much loved, Paysage, soudain, la nuit by visionary Swedish choreographer Pontus Lidberg and Impronta, which was created specially for Acosta Danza by Spanish choreographer Maria Rovira. Making their UK premieres are Hybrid, by the award-winning Cuban Norge Cedeno, Liberto by Acosta Danza dancer and choreographer Raul Reinoso, and De Punta a Cabo by Alexis Fernandez, set against the backdrop of the coast of Havana.

‘Generous of spirit, explosive, full of charm.’ Evening Standard

Heading to Hull New Theatre February 2022!

Ian Waite & Vincent Simone: Act Two

This show has been rescheduled from 2020.

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The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return in 2020 with a brand new show – Ian Waite and Vincent Simone….ACT TWO, after the roaring success of their 5 star rated 2019 tour!

The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety – dance, comedy and song!

With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, the Rhumba… and of course… there has to be another incredible Argentine Tango routine by the master! The boys will be joined by their stunning dance partners and a world class singer.

If you enjoyed The Ballroom Boys, then make sure you don’t miss the hilarious dancing duo when they bring you….ACT TWO!

An evening of physical performance with Kristin McGuire and Nikki Rummer

Absolutely Cultured is proud to present an evening of physical performance in partnership with the University of Hull at The Donald Roy Theatre, The Gulbenkian Centre.

The event is part of a series of pilots over the next year, which aim to offer more opportunities to experience dance and physical performance in Hull.

Acting as a double bill, each evening features two shows; “Triptych” by Hull-based artist Kristin McGuire and “Unbroken” by Nikki Rummer, one half of duo Nikki & JD.

“Triptych” is a series of three short choreographies that explore pole dance as an art form, which requires a great deal of sensuality, physical strength, balletic elegance and gymnastic grace. The performance incorporates mapped projections that evolve as the dance progresses across the performance area.

This piece is performed by Kristin McGuire whose professional dance career spans more than 20 years of performing and choreographing for an eclectic range of international dance and theatre companies, including Cirque du Soleil and Mark Bruce Company

“Unbroken” is the debut solo performance by physical theatre and circus artist, Nikki Rummer, on tour in autumn 2021 and spring 2022. One bittersweet Christmas, three generations of the Rummer family are summoned home for one last gathering. Combining her talent for storytelling and her unique movement language inspired by her acrobatics, gymnastics and capoeira practice, Rummer tells a very personal story with universal resonance.

LORD OF THE DANCE – 25 YEARS OF STANDING OVATIONS

Since its premiere, 25 years ago Michael Flatley’s Lord Of the Dance has become the most successful touring production in entertainment history. Visiting more than 1,000 venues worldwide and having been seen by over 60 million people, in 60 different countries and on every continent, making it one of the most popular dance productions in the world.

Dazzling audiences around the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. The beloved Irish dance show transcends culture and language, soaring into the soul on astounding aerial moves, unparalleled precision dancing and state-of-the art theatrical effects.

Much of the secret to its phenomenal success is that it speaks to all, crossing boundaries of age, gender and cultural diversity. It’s timeless, universal appeal has made Lord of the Dance one of the modern day wonders of the world, a myth to a living legend.

Johannes Radebe

A must for Strictly fans! The fantastic talents of Johannes Radebe, live on stage.

TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled his first UK Tour is visiting Hull City Hall.

Johannes Radebe: Freedom is a celebration of music and dance, from African fusion to fiery Latin, classic dance arrangements and huge party anthems, with a company of exciting dancers.

Johannes will take the audience on his personal journey, from growing up in South Africa, to travelling the world, winning titles and starring in Strictly Come Dancing.