Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures
Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences world-wide since its premiere in 2005.
Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.
In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly towns woman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?
By Special Arrangement with Buena Vista Theatricals
***** 5 stars ‘Stunning! The wonders keep coming in Bourne’s magical version of the Tim Burton classic’ – The Observer
***** 5 Stars ‘Enchanting. The perfect treat for all the family’ – The Times
Join a dazzling dozen of the world’s best professional dancers as they take to the road next year for the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.
This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 of TV’s beloved professional dancers, supported by incredible singers and a live band, all performed within the wonderful world of glamour and sparkle that fans know and love from the smash hit series.
Join hugely talented Strictly Professionals – Dianne Buswell, Vito Coppola, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Graziano di Prima, Jowita Przystal, Michelle Tsiakkas and Nancy Xu – live and up close as they treat audiences to world-class dance, sparkling sets and stunning choreography with a generous sprinkle of Strictly magic.
Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, Strictly The Professionals will surprise and delight audiences with dance and choreography at the highest possible standard.
Don’t miss your chance to see so many of your favourite dancers coming together to perform in a theatrical ensemble that will quite simply take your breath away.
Medusa – A Show of Live Dance and Music Following the classical story, “Medusa” explores feminine dignity and empowerment through a mythological lens.
The event will consist of an eight-minute piece of live dance, with music provided by acoustic instruments augmented by an electronic soundscape.
Performances will occur on the hour and half hour, with some time between to talk to the performers/creatives.
A haptic feedback device will be available allowing for audience members to experience the music of the piece through the medium of vibrations around the body, with priority going to the d/Deaf community.
Free entry – no pre-booking needed
Performances on the hour and half hour
An incredible evening of burlesque and cabaret with headliners all the way from Montreal, Kozmic Skater.
Kozmic Skater recently won best small group and most innovative at bhof 2023
Middleton Hall presents Madame Fate, a mysterious fortune teller, has foreseen her own demise at midnight this very day. She has asked for your help in investigating each quirky carnival worker to determine their whereabouts at midnight.
The story is told with highly energetic Commercial Dances throughout.
The award-winning Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company returns to Hull with another spell-binding flamenco show full of emotion, passion and grit.
Back by popular demand, the audience will enjoy compositions from Daniel’s Herald Angel Award winning production Art of Believing as well as other unseen pieces full of music, singing and dance.
If you’re looking to enjoy authentic flamenco from the heart, look no further than the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company and their spectacular dancer and musicians.
This show is rescheduled from July 2023
Be Amazing presents Peter Pan at Stage @TheDock
It’s Wendy’s last night in the nursery, it’s high time she got ready to start acting like a lady, and join respectable society. The boy who never grows up pays a visit and gives hope and adventure to a generation who lost their childhood due to war.
In this magical adaptation for all the family, J.M. Barrie’s classic is brought to life in Yorkshire during World War Two. Expect all your favourite characters: Captain James Hook, Mr Smee, Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily and all the lost boys in this retelling!
Once Upon a Fairytale at Stage@TheDock!
Goldilocks is missing and we need your help to find her!
Join us at Stage @TheDock for this fabulous, high energy show suitable for all the family! In this show we travel through many of our favourite fairytales and meet some familiar faces along the way! Little Red Riding Hood, The Gingerbread Man and some hungry Bears to name a few!
There are of course some big twists (both with plotlines and dance moves) as well as the classic big energy, interactive performance style that we love to deliver.
Audiences have said: “They had everyone laughing” “Fun for the whole family” “Absolutely amazing!”
Tickets coming soon!
Aimed at 2-8 year olds
Kingston Swing transport you back to the Golden Age of the Swing Dance era in the first of two evenings with dancing and live Jazz music from The Blind Tiger Band (plus DJs).
Hull New Theatre Associate Dance Company McNicol Ballet Collective makes a welcome return following its debut in 2021.
Led by Hull-born Artistic Director Andrew McNicol, the company performs a programme of three modern ballets, devoted to the power of music and dance.
Devotions features a brand-new work, debuting in 2023. ‘Moonbend’ is set to a score by visionary indie pop singer/songwriter Perfume Genius from the album ‘Set My Heart on Fire Immediately’, and features costumes by British designer Louise Flanagan. By turns earthbound and ethereal, this new work demonstrates the company’s passion for the connection between the movement and music.
The programme will also include ‘Of Silence’, an exploration of hope and belonging inspired by the music of Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks, with new costumes for 2023. Plus, a newly extended version of ‘Bates Beats’, an exuberant and energetic work that showcases the virtuosity of the company’s dancers which is set to the music of Mason Bates.
“This company is wide awake and raring to go.” – The Reviews Hub
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2023 with his brand new show… ‘Tango Passions’. Also starring Argentine Tango specialist Paula Duarte as his leading lady.
Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and enjoy his dancing, tales and poetry about the history of the Argentine Tango.
Featuring music from Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project.
A sexy, steamy, passionate night not to be missed!
Meet & Greet + Show Ticket £70
Running Time: 1 hour 40 mins approx (inc a break)
One Thursday a month, Humber Street Gallery will be showcasing new commissions relating to the themes of exhibitions on display in the venue. Art inspires art and these regular events will take many forms; dance, music, spoken word, performance art and more.
A response to Winner Breaks First, BAIZE MOI is a dance solo by Gareth Chambers that explores the sexual personae of masculine working class archetypes prominent in pop culture.
Gareth Chambers (aka Popperface) transgresses traditional choreographic making methodologies to create performances based heavily in working class experience, queer masculinity and libertarianism. He was a Jerwood Fellow 2022 and is currently a Horizon 2023 artist. Gareth’s work has been showcased in Australia, Berlin, London and Vienna and he currently resides in his hometown of Hull.
Back for 2024!
Providing the audience with high energy dance routines, west-end choreography, audience participation, incredibly toned physiques and larger-than-life personalities, it’s no surprise the Dreamboys have stolen the hearts of millions of fans 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.
Discover the next generation of performers and choreographers as Creative Voice and Hull Dance take over Hull New Theatre.
The evening will showcase work by youth dance companies from Hull and East Riding as well as a piece inspired by repertoire from Balbir Singh Dance Company with students from Hull and Wilberforce Colleges.
Companies involved also include Max Life Dance Company, Ainthorpe Youth Centre, Hull and East Riding Hindu Cultural Association, Pragnya Indian Dance, Freedom Road Creative Arts and Ganton School.
Dance Consortium presents: The Next Generation of Dance
Ailey 2 is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the finest early-career dance talent in the United States with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Dance Magazine calls Ailey 2 “second to none,” and The New York Times declares, “There’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey 2, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.”
For their return to the UK, Ailey 2 brings an exciting repertory featuring Francesca Harper’s futuristic Freedom Series (excerpt), Robert Battle’s thrilling The Hunt, the incredible energy of William Forsythe’s Enemy in the Figure (excerpt), and Alvin Ailey’s beloved masterpiece Revelations.
Founded by Alvin Ailey, the company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Since its 1974 inception, Ailey 2 has flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. Today, with new Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.
Francesca Harper, Artistic Director
Hull New Theatre
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet gives Shakespeare’s timeless story of forbidden love a scintillating injection of raw passion and youthful vitality. Confined against their will by a society that seeks to divide, our two young lovers must follow their hearts as they risk everything to be together. A masterful re-telling of an ageless tale of teenage discovery and the madness of first love, Romeo and Juliet garnered universal critical acclaim when it premiered in 2019, and now returns to the New Adventures repertoire alongside the very best of Bourne’s world renowned dance theatre productions.
Directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, collaborating with the New Adventures Artistic team; Etta Murfitt (Associate Artistic Director), Lez Brotherston (Set and Costume design), Paule Constable (Lighting Design), Paul Groothuis (Sound Design) and Arielle Smith (Associate Choreographer) with Terry Davies’ thrillingly fresh orchestrations of Prokofiev’s dynamic score.
The production contains loud sound effects including a gun shot and has flashing lights in sections (not strobe). The production contains scenes of a disturbing and a sexual nature, including stabbing and strangulation. More details can be provided if required.
