SJ ARTS Dance & Theatre School are proud to present A Journey through Musicals.
A trip to the theatre where you can immerse yourself in the world of musical theatre to show the diverse talent of SJ ARTS, outside of scripted musicals.
Come and join us for a special performance where all our children and students take you on a journey.
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a spectacular new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.
The soaring score features hit songs including; ‘The Heat is on in Saigon’, ‘The Movie in My Mind’, ‘Last Night of the World’ and ‘The American Dream’.
In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17-year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.
Age guidance: 14+
Content Warnings:
Please note, this production contains scenes of a sexual and violent nature, wartime themes, firearms, derogatory and coarse language, drug use and the simulated smoking of cigarettes.
The production also contains strobe lighting, gun shots, loud sound effects, theatrical haze, and pyrotechnics.
Join our Junior Musical Theatre students as they bring the classic story of Peter Pan to life!
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Join our Junior Musical Theatre students as they bring the classic story of Peter Pan to life!
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.
Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS. Adapted from TS Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, this ground-breaking musical comes together in a sparkling fusion of music, dance and verse, brought to life by our Junior and Intermediate Musical Theatre students.
On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
𝘈 𝘙𝘰𝘭𝘦-𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨! 🎶
Looking for a unique way to start 2025? We’ve got you covered! Switch Up the Stage promises a unique evening as performers from our upcoming productions, Rent and 9 to 5, take on roles they’d never usually play, offering a fresh twist on the musical theatre genre.
🎤 What to Expect:
Happiness is only a heartbeat away with Here & Now, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Don’t miss this sparkling celebration of love and friendship when it comes to Hull after its record-breaking world premiere in 2024!
Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it’s Friday night, the vibe is right, and everyone’s dancing in the aisles. But when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy. Have they all lost their chance of a ‘happy ever after’? Or does love have other plans in store…?
Directed by the award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (Half a Sixpence, The Great British Bake Off Musical) and written by Shaun Kitchener (Hollyoaks), HERE & NOW features many of Steps’ iconic hits, including ‘5, 6, 7, 8’, ‘Stomp’, ‘Better Best Forgotten’, and ‘Last Thing On My Mind’.
This brand new musical is produced by Steps themselves, ROYO and pop legend Pete Waterman.
Get ready for non-stop laughs with your favourite Friends.
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a side-splitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series.
Featuring an entirely original musical score, the show follows the escapades of the world’s most famous group of twenty-somethings.
From the Producers of Hairspray and the Director of the Full Monty, this humorous take on the beloved TV show blends iconic moments with laugh out loud comedy.
Join Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—as they navigate love, friendship, and life’s ups and downs in 1990’s New York City.
Whether you’re in a love triangle, trying to make it as an actor, or just can’t quit your day job, you’ll be laughing, crying, and quoting your favourite lines all night long!
Warning: May cause spontaneous PIVOT-ing!
Having staged Little Shop of Horrors, Les Miserables, and Oliver!, Hull’s own State of the Arts Academy return to Hull Truck with the regional premiere of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – the Broadway musical.
Nominated for 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
A classic musical for all the family to enjoy!
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
It is 1987 and the fabled West Hollywood club the Bourbon Room is the seedy, sordid, vibrant heart of the Sunset Strip. The music venue has seen better days but is run by chilled-out former rock impresario Dennis Dupree and tended to by Dennis’s assistant Lonny, it is the essence of rock and roll. When bright-eyed young hopeful Sherrie, a small-town girl hoping to make it as an actress, arrives in town, she bumps into Drew, a Bourbon Room busboy with dreams of rock and roll stardom.
Love-struck Drew convinces Dennis to hire Sherrie, and the stage seems set for romance. But when the Mayor of West Hollywood, persuaded by a couple of scheming German real estate developers, announces his intention to demolish the Bourbon Room and the entire Sunset Strip, the stakes are raised.
Dennis convinces rock god Stacee Jaxx, lead singer of megaband Arsenal, to play the band’s last show at the Bourbon Room, hopeful that the money raised will stop the building from being demolished. But Stacee, a man of massive charisma and equally massive ego, leaves chaos in his wake. In the midst of violent anti-demolition protests, Sherrie, sacked by Dennis, ends up in a nearby strip club and Drew is persuaded to join a boy band. Who can save the Bourbon Room, the young lovers, and the feuding Germans? Only Lonny knows for sure.
Rock of Ages is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, combined with the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. This jukebox musical features ‘80s hits such as “We Built this City”, “I Wanna Rock”, “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “ I’ve Been Waitin’ For A Girl Like You” and is brought to you by the team that graced the Hull Truck stage last summer with the spectacularly successful “Kinky Boots”.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
On Boxing Day 2015, the small Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge experienced the worst floods in century. But, as the Valley submerged a community emerged, working together to rebuild their sodden town. Performed by a cast of 5 Actor Musicians, and drawing on the musical and artistic traditions of the area, The Flood is a love letter to a town that refused to give in to the volatility of nature.
“The most feel-good show in town”⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (The Daily Mail) has spread nostalgia and
laughter throughout the UK and has the seal of approval from Victoria’s very own schoolchums and colleagues.
Featuring the star of BBC1’s ‘All Together Now’, Paulus The Cabaret Geek “King of Cabaret” (The Stage) with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano, it is an evening of pure joy filled with Victoria’s best-loved songs, including the iconic ‘Ballad of Barry & Freda’ (Let’s Do It) and the classic ‘It Would Never Have Worked’.
This show is for fans of Victoria and for those yet to discover her, to come together and relish her breathtaking wizardry with words.
In telling Victoria’s story, Paulus unfolds his own. A relatable story of a 1970s childhood and what it really means to find your tribe.
So, pair your stilettos with an oven glove, zip up your cocktail slacks and get booking!
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take a lot of determination, and sometimes, a lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. ‘Little Orphan Annie’, the irrepressible comic strip heroine takes centre stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals just in time for the Easter holidays!
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her world is turned upside down when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Seeing Annie on the path to happiness, the spiteful Miss Hannigan hatches a plan to ruin Annie’s future, so she can cash in for herself. Come and find out who succeeds in this magical production brought to life by NAPA, Hull’s Northern Academy of Performing Arts.
With its Tony award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs ‘It’s The Hard-Knock Life’, ‘Easy Street’, and ‘Tomorrow’, Annie has reminded generations of theatregoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December 2024
at Hull Minster, Doors 7pm for 7:30pm
“A Very Eclectic Christmas 2024”. Is an annual Christmas concert extravaganza presented by Eclectic Music, featuring both their wind orchestra and symphony orchestra along with singers from Hull Freedom Chorus.
This year Eclectic’s two biggest ensembles perform in collaboration with Hull’s Freedom Chorus and vocal soloist Chris Lafferty. Bringing you a selection of festive favourites, along with some new seasonal offerings in a diverse programme which is sure to kick off your Christmas with fabulous festive feelings and cheer all set in one of Hull’s most amazing buildings and acoustics, Hull Minster.
Unallocated seating.
The performance on Sunday 8 December will be British Sign Language (BLS) interpreted.
To find out about all things Eclectic Music, please visit their website: www.eclecticmusic.co.uk for more about Hull Freedom Chorus please visit the Council’s website: Hull Freedom Chorus | Hull
Colourful, moving lights and additional sound will be part of this event.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online via skiddle.com
£10 adult (18 and over) £5 (child), Under 5’s go free!
There will be tickets on the door, but at a higher price so buy online to secure your best, lowest price.
9 Assassins! 1 Killer Musical!
John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, and a whole kooky gang of history’s most infamous killers gather for a quirky, murderous convention. In this darkly comic musical, Sondheim takes us on a twisted travel through time, where failed assassins, would-be revolutionaries, and downright crazy people share their stories of obsession, delusion, and the thrill of the kill.
With a score that’s both catchy and chilling, Assassins is a unique and unsettling look at the minds of those who would change the world, one bullet at a time.
A man, full of unshed tears and haunted by the ghosts of his past, finds himself drawn back to the sea, and the memory of his mother, his sisters, and a great loss.
Newly orchestrated for oboe, clarinet and accordion, and with a new dramatic prologue, The Last Bit of the Moon, by Michael Betteridge and ArtfulScribe’s Community Sirens Collective with Antosh Wojcik, Vaughan Williams’ masterful miniature expands into a powerful tale of family, grief and love’s enduring power.
In a production that weaves together live performance, projection and recorded sound,
OperaUpClose bring their own inimitable style to a classic with musical storytelling at its most direct and visceral.
With a new dramatic prologue and chamber orchestration by Michael Betteridge.
The show is captioned throughout as part of the production design.
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