Once Upon A Fairytale

Once Upon A Fairytale

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

Calendar Girls The Musical

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Inspired by the story of the Calendar Girls.

Following the death of a much-loved husband, a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute are prompted to do an extraordinary thing and set about creating a nude calendar to raise money for charity.

But upturning preconceptions is a dangerous business and none of the women are prepared for the emotional and personal ramifications they will face as the fabulous and funny calendar brings each woman unexpectedly into flower.

The story of the Calendar Girls launched a global phenomenon: a million copycat calendars, a record-breaking movie, stage play and now a musical written by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow which coined the term “craughing” – the act of crying and laughing at the same time!

With unforgettable songs, every performance continues to add to the millions already raised for charity and prove that there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.

Mike and Millie go to the Seaside

Mike and Millie Go To The Seaside – A show for those living with later-stage dementia

Hull company Smashing Mirrors Theatre bring their dementia friendly show to Hull Truck for a one-off performance.

‘Mike and Millie are off to the seaside…what will the day bring…?’

Expect plenty of singing, live music, 1960s nostalgia, interaction and reminiscence of the holidays of yesteryear.

Come along for a cup of tea, a show and a chat in Hull Truck Theatre’s First Floor Foyer.

Hull International Choir Competition 2023

Join us as we celebrate Hull’s International Choir Competition, the first time this prestigious event has been held in the UK.

1,000 participants from 27 choirs across 10 countries will come together to compete in choral competitions held in venues across the city. From Pop and Jazz to Sacred Music and Youth Choirs, the streets of Hull will be alive with the sound of singing.

Hull’s International Choir Competition runs from 28th – 30th April with performances starting from 11am.

The choirs will also be bringing their special performances outdoors for everyone to enjoy as part of unique Friendship Concerts.

These 45 minute performances are FREE to attend. Subject to weather.

*Friday 28th April 7.30pm – 8.30pm Humber Street

*Saturday 29th April 11am – 1pm Trinity Market

*Saturday 29th April 3pm – 4pm Princes Quay (Ground Floor)

*Saturday 29th April 7.30pm – 8.30pm Humber Street

*Sunday 30th April 11am – 12pm Queen Victoria Square

Full details here » Hull International Choir Competition 2023 (visithull.org)

Hull International Choir Competition – Gala Concert

As part of the first Hull International Choir Competition, four world class choirs will present a melodic evening of eclectic music from around the world.

Join us at Jubilee Central for a celebration of choral music with the Barnsley Youth Choir, the Cornwall Youth Choir, Vox Aurea from Finland and the Tygerberg Children’s Choir from South Africa.

For more competition information visit » Hull International Choir Competition 2023 (visithull.org)

Pinocchio

Roll Up, Roll Up! And enjoy the greatest show on earth…at Hull Truck Theatre.

When hard-up lonely old carpenter Gepetto carves his very own puppet, he gets more than he bargained for. The magical blue fairy turns his beautiful wooden creation, Pinocchio, into something he always longed for, a child to call his own.

Join Pinocchio on the adventure of a lifetime in this heart-warming and fantastical tale about coming-of-age, loyalty, hardship, redemption and unconditional love.

Early Bird Offer: Book before 31 Aug, midnight, and receive £1.50 off each ticket*

Same Circle Contradicktion Sharing

Same Circle Contradicktion Sharing performin at Hull Truck Godber Studio.

Contradicktion is a loud, proud show that mixes popular music and theatre to discuss the toxic cultures that exist within the LGBTQIA+ community. Made in collaboration with LGBTQIA+ people from across Yorkshire, Contradicktion is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and questioning how we can create more inclusive spaces.

It is New Year’s Eve, the bar is busy, James is surrounded by LGBTQIA+ people, but can’t help but feel out of place.

Turn and Face the Strange

Turn and Face the Strange at Hull New Theatre.

The story about Hull rock legend Mick Ronson, celebrating his life and story, taking you on a musical journey of the iconic David Bowie sideman.

Anlaby Studios: The Musicals

Students from Anlaby Studios will present an evening of Dance and Musical Theatre showcasing their talent and training at Middleton Hall.

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors performing at Middleton Hall is a horror comedy musical with music written by Alan Menken and lyrics and book written by Howard Ashman.

The story follows our protagonist Seymour Krelborn, a naïve and awkward florist as he discovers a dangerous plant that will grant him anything his heart desires but with one thing in return. Human blood!

With performances from some of Hull University’s most talented performers you won’t want to miss this spectacular show!

Beverley Does Broadway 2023

Back by popular demand after three sell-out runs, the troupe of musical comediennes will transport you to the West End with a revamped version of Beverley Does Broadway.

She Productions are putting on a show and it’s opening night! But with the dating scene as complex as ever, and ‘ghosting’ all too familiar, some cast members are a little preoccupied…so, will it be alright on the night.

With catchy hits from Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Dear Evan Hansen and We Will Rock You, join us for a night of belly-aching laughs and gorgeous harmonies right on your doorstep.

*Parent and baby performance: Thursday 17th August at 11am

Rocky Horror Show

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical celebrates 50 years of non-stop partying with this special anniversary production. The longest continuous run of a contemporary musical anywhere in the world, The Rocky Horror Show has been seen by 30 million people and continues to delight audiences on its sell-out international tour, and returns to Hull New Theatre in October.

The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank ‘n’ Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.

Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show is ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, and features timeless classics including ‘Sweet Transvestite’, ‘Damn It Janet’, and of course, the pelvic thrusting show stopping ‘Time Warp’.

The Drifters Girl

Direct from the West End, The Drifters Girl comes to Hull New Theatre as part of a major UK & Ireland tour.

Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smash-hit show has audiences on their feet night after night with a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits including ‘Saturday Night At The Movies’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’ and ‘Stand By Me’.

Discover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them. From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, Faye Treadwell was the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved.

Thirty years, and hundreds of hit songs later, there is no doubt that Faye Treadwell was and always will be, The Drifters Girl.

Annie

The smash-hit production of Annie is heading to Hull New Theatre.

Direct from London’s West End, this “glorious revival” (The Times) stars Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family.

With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs ‘It’s The Hard-Knock Life’, ‘Easy Street’, ‘I Don’t Need Anything But You’ and ‘Tomorrow’, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

Please Note: Craig will not perform Saturday performances.

Greatest Days

Relight Your Fire as the sensational new production of Take That’s smash hit musical ‘Greatest Days’ comes to Hull!

Greatest Days features more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs, alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart ‘Shine’.

The musical follows five boy band obsessed best friends in the 1990s, who reunite over 20 years later to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Days’ of their life.

Previously titled The Band, the show broke box office records and delighted audiences around the United Kingdom when it performed from 2017 – 2019.

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Take That’s first ever UK number 1 single ‘Pray’ and coinciding with the summer 2023 release of the official movie of this smash hit musical – Greatest Days is sure to be a night out at the theatre you will ‘Never Forget’.

The Flying Dutchman Operaupclose

In a new orchestration by Laura Bowler and new English version by Glyn Maxwell, based on an original concept by Lucy Bradley

OperaUpClose (★★★★ “Compelling, striking music theatre of considerable integrity and force” The Guardian), in partnership with Manchester Camerata (‘Britain’s most adventurous orchestra’, The Times), present Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman. Newly re-imagined for our times, poet and novelist Glyn Maxwell’s English libretto with award winning Laura Bowler’s 8-piece chamber orchestration, depicts an island nation struggling with its identity in a world of displaced people. This production features recordings of community choirs from across the UK alongside a cast of internationally renowned opera singers and players.

OperaUpClose is an ambitious, collaborative touring opera company with an on-going mission to improve the availability, relevance and reach of the art form. We distil the essence of classic operas into new, contemporary, English language works with their own artistic integrity and excellence. We create new commissions alongside bold interpretations of established material, touring innovatively staged, affordable productions to theatres, as well as less traditional performance spaces, across the country. We are proud to be the only resident opera company in the South-West, based at the dynamic cultural hub MAST, Southampton, making opera a central part of a diverse theatrical landscape for the UK.

Manchester Camerata is a registered charity working and performing in Manchester and worldwide since 1972. Be it opening Glastonbury festival in front of 40,000 people or working intimately in care homes with people living with dementia, we believe in the transformative and connecting nature of music. To achieve our artistic excellence and forward-thinking ethos, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Led by our visionary Music Director, Gábor Takács-Nagy, we collaborate with diverse international artists, from New Order to Martha Argerich to Aziz Ibrahim to Lewis Capaldi.