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View article Take to the stage with Middle Child DIY panto kit

Take to the stage with Middle Child DIY panto kit

3rd April 2020

The Middle Child panto has become a staple of the Christmas calendar in Hull. And now theatre fans can join the cast and recreate the laughs, cheers and hisses in the comfort of their own homes thanks to the Middle Child DIY panto kit. The Middle Child alternative rock’n’roll panto promises to be loud, silly […]

View article Back to Ours beams direct into people’s homes

Back to Ours beams direct into people’s homes

31st March 2020

Hull’s Back to Ours has carved a reputation for bringing incredible shows to the city – and that has not changed since the coronavirus pandemic. The arts company has been lifting spirits by beaming its unique brand of entertainment direct into people’s living rooms. Right on your Sofa launched last week with a diverse mix […]

View article Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations

Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations

26th March 2020

Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has issued an update on the closure of leisure facilities in the city. HCAL, which manages leisure facilities owned by Hull City Council, has closed all its sites except parks until further notice to slow the spread of coronavirus. The decision follows Government advice to reduce social interaction to help […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull food and leisure businesses urged to follow national guidelines

Coronavirus: Hull food and leisure businesses urged to follow national guidelines

23rd March 2020

A number of businesses across Hull have been ordered to close to try to combat the spread of coronavirus. From Saturday 21 March, the Government ordered the closure of food and drink venues for consumption on-site, including restaurants and cafes, with the exception of takeaway and delivery services. Drinking establishments including pubs, bars and nightclubs […]

View article Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today

Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today

20th March 2020

Some Hull City Council-owned leisure facilities – including all leisure centres, museums and the Ferens Art Gallery – will close to the public today. The Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd (HCAL) board met yesterday in light of the growing national crisis relating to Covid-19. HCAL said in a statement: “Mindful of Government statements, the public advice […]

View article £350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

£350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

18th March 2020

A charity dedicated to supporting the city’s major maritime project has been awarded £350,000 towards the refurbishment of the Hull Maritime Museum. Hull Maritime Foundation has been awarded the grant thanks to support from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The funding will support the complete refurbishment of the museum, which is a significant element of the city […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

17th March 2020

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 […]

View article Coronavirus sees two shows at Hull City Hall postponed

Coronavirus sees two shows at Hull City Hall postponed

16th March 2020

Two events at Hull City Hall have been postponed due to challenges related to coronavirus. Milton: Impossible, a show from British comedian Milton Jones, was due to go ahead on Wednesday 18 March. And Francis Rossi – I Talk Too Much was scheduled for Thursday 30 April. Both have been postponed until a suitable later […]

View article UB40 are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena

UB40 are heading to Hull’s Bonus Arena

16th March 2020

British reggae outfit UB40 are heading to the Bonus Arena in Hull. The Birmingham group will perform in the city on Sunday 6 December, playing tracks from their latest album For The Many alongside classics such as Red Red Wine and Food for Thought. The band consists of nine members – Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

13th March 2020

Comedy comes to one of the city’s coolest spots for the first time tonight – Trinity Market has already proved it is the perfect spot for music and it will now show it’s a great place for laughs too. Hull also hosts an evening with an Archbishop, an up-and-coming comedian, some great theatre and a […]

View article Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull

Stunning royal jewel-cabinet on its way to Hull

13th March 2020

A stunning jewel-cabinet – once gifted to Queen Victoria – is coming to Hull next month. Ferens’ latest exhibition will feature the masterpiece, designed by Ludwig Grüner, as part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust. Queen Victoria’s jewel-cabinet will be the centrepiece of an upcoming exhibition, displayed amongst Victorian highlights from Ferens Art […]

View article Huge refurb at St Paul’s boxing club as £865,000 council grant funds new roof and lift

Huge refurb at St Paul’s boxing club as £865,000 council grant funds new roof and lift

13th March 2020

A major refurb of the city’s biggest boxing club will see a £865,000 grant from Hull City Council pay for a new roof and lift. St Paul’s Boxing Academy in North Church Side, which has produced a string of champions including Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle in its 70-year history, will undergo a huge refit […]