Yorkshire in 1687: a company of flea-bitten actors try and fail to live up to their on-stagepersonas. A bawd, a hopeless romantic and a pus-filled buffoon fight impressively for yourattention. A raucous, surreal comedy about desire, the struggle for freedom and queer love.
Using a blend of physical theatre and Restoration theatrical flourishes, award-winning Dirty Corset encapsulates the essence of the 17th century, a sometimes forgotten period, in all of its disgusting glory.
Hull Truck Theatre, 28 April, 2023
Britain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, have announced their brand-new UK and Ireland tour, Supernova.
Supernova follows Diversity’s sold-out Connected tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK.
Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 and have since sold out multiple UK and Irish tours, with countless television and live performances. Alongside preparing for their brand-new tour, and in keeping with their progressive, innovative nature, Diversity are currently preparing to launch Diversity Studios, which will offer in person and live streamed dance classes.
Diversity’s illustrious career shows how they continue to innovate, grow, and achieve. Collectively Diversity recently won Virgin Media’s Must-See Moment of 2020 at the British Academy Television Awards for their incredible Britain’s Got Talent routine, watch here.
This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of TV’s hugely popular professional dancers, performed within the wonderful world of the BBC show, with its stunning costumes and sparkling sets.
Audiences across the country will enjoy world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes, live and up close from 10 talented Strictly Professionals: Dianne Buswell; Vito Coppola; Carlos Gu; Karen Hauer; Neil Jones; Nikita Kuzmin; Gorka Marquez; Luba Mushtuk; Jowita Przystal; and Nancy Xu.
Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals will surprise and delight audiences with dance and choreography at the highest possible standard.
Don’t miss your chance to see these much-loved dancers coming together to perform in a theatrical ensemble that will simply take your breath away.
Experience vibrant and authentic Flamenco music and dance from the spectacular Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company. Their production Art of Believing recently won the prestigious Herald Angel Award and is bursting with truly stunning flamenco music, bringing to Hull the passion and fire of Andalucia.
Art of Believing promises to be a truly memorable performance, bringing a taste of pure Flamenco and outstanding musicianship to The Hull Truck. Vibrant and exciting, this is an unmissable Flamenco experience.
South Africa’s award-winning Dada Masilo wowed critics and audiences with her stunning re-imagining of Giselle in 2019. Now back by popular demand, Masilo and her company of incredible dancers return with the UK premiere of The Sacrifice.
Featuring live music on stage, The Sacrifice is inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s ‘The Rite of Spring’, combining the European heritage of this monumental piece of music with the uniquely rhythmic and expressive movements of ‘Tswana’, the traditional dance of Botswana. Rooted in story-telling and healing ritual, Masilo and her dancers deliver an exhilarating performance that will transport you through a journey of emotions.
Saturday 22 October
Free and open to all
Performances run from 16:00 – 18:00 on a repeating cycle
Trinity Square, Zebedee’s Yard, Queen Victoria Square
The Rugby League World Cup Cultural Festival is an ambitious, inclusive, multidisciplinary festival bringing together audiences for sport and art around the tournament. Taking place in Newcastle, Hull, Leeds and Manchester, the festival will amplify “The Power of Together” and celebrate inclusivity and positive social impact.
A spectacular new outdoor performance brings the atmosphere and passion of the Rugby League out of the stadium and onto the streets. All before kick-off. This specially-commissioned free show, which features dance, music and aerial performance, tells three unique stories about the game and its people, charting how it has evolved from its roots to the sport we see today which inspires such passion in its fans.
FAMILY DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LIVE MUSIC – MONDAYS – 1 & 15 AUGUST
NO NEED TO BOOK 1.30pm to 2.30pm All ages MAIN GRASS AREA
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Comfort Chronicles is a live performance celebrating home comforts with dance, theatre, chats and tunes!
Created by Holly Gibbs, a Hull-based dance artist and choreographer. Her ethos is to make the arts accessible to all, to be enjoyed by all that wish to enjoy it.
This performance celebrates home comforts, the sound of the kettle while you natter in the kitchen to your mam. It is a collaboration between professional dancers and participants, bringing the arts to new corners of Hull. It is designed to be enjoyed, laughed at, cringed at and relaxed to. So pull up a chair and relax!
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)
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 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+
…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
