The Hull New Theatre.
Hull New Theatre will host the Peaky Blinders next year.

Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have decided to close both Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre for three months, they have said in a statement.

“In light of government advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have taken the difficult decision to close both Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre and cancel all performances, with immediate effect, for the next three months,” the statement said.

“Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre are currently working with promoters of upcoming shows to seek alternative dates for their productions.”

Anyone with tickets for performances scheduled to take place in the next few days will be contacted as soon as possible by the Box Office team.

Those with tickets for shows further ahead will be contacted shortly.

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