5 things to do in Hull this weekend 16th January 2020 One of the area’s favourite musical sons returns this weekend for an epic performance of favourites by a legendary rock star. Hull will also host a worldwide musical smash hit, the last chance to see a famous portrait of William Wilberforce and one of the country’s most famous brass bands. Here are 5 things to […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendBonus ArenaBrighouse and Rastrick BandCity of Hull BandQueenWilliam WilberforceWoody Woodmansey
Hull play scoops prestigious Writers’ Guild Award 14th January 2020 A play from acclaimed Hull theatre company Middle Child has picked up a Writers’ Guild Award. Daniel Ward, the writer of Middle Child Theatre’s The Canary and the Crow, won Best Play for Young Audiences at last night’s awards in London. His semi-autobiographical play is an award-winning grime and hip hop-inspired gig theatre production, about […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Daniel WardEdinburgh Festival FringeMiddle ChildThe Canary and the CrowWriter’s Guild Awards
Get creative in 2020 with Makerspace at Hull Central Library 13th January 2020 Plenty of people will have already made – and broken – new year’s resolutions. January might be a great time to decide to learn how to play an instrument, be more active or cut something toxic out of your diet. But it’s also a good time to commit to being more creative – and Hull […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News 3D printingAdobe IllustratorArduinoLaser cuttingMakerspacePython
Discover ‘fascinating history’ of Queens Gardens ahead of £4.3m transformation 13th January 2020 It is no secret that one of the city’s most popular green spaces will soon undergo a major £4.3m refurbishment. But not everyone in the city knows about the ‘remarkable’ past of Queens Gardens – which was a thriving dock 250 years ago. Now a Hull historian has delved into the fascinating history of the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration HeritageHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
Best young dancers to take over Hull New Theatre 10th January 2020 Young dancers from the Hull area will display their talent when Creative Voice Dance takes over Hull New Theatre. The event will showcase a new piece by Hull Dance Youth Company, influenced by Hull Dance Prize winner Carla Morrill, as well as dancers from Hull and the Yorkshire region. It takes place on Sunday February […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre News What's on Creative Voice DanceHull Dance Youth Company
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 9th January 2020 The Christmas decorations are up in the loft once more, new year’s resolutions are long-forgotten and social calendars are emptier than Santa’s sleigh. Yet January is no reason to feel down as Hull hosts stage shows and exhibitions galore during the dreaded month, starting this weekend. Here are 5 things to do in Hull over […] Read more Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull and East Riding MuseumHumber StreetStudio Eleven
5 top New Year’s Eve parties in Hull 30th December 2019 Planned a quiet New Year’s Eve night in and now itching to dust off the dancing shoes instead? Fear not, there are still tickets available for some of the city’s top events to see in 2020. For those who like to leave plans to the last minute, here are 5 top New Year’s Eve parties […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendDoubleTree by HiltonHoliday InnHull MarinaNew Year's EveP&O FerriesPolar BearSeshTrinity Market
Christmas opening times for Hull museums and galleries 20th December 2019 It’s nearly Christmas and many people will be planning on visiting Hull’s fantastic galleries and museums over the festive holidays. Here are the Christmas opening times for Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Maritime Museum and the Museums Quarter, which are operated by Hull Culture and Leisure. Monday 23 December 10am-3.30pm Tuesday 24 December Closed Wednesday 25 […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Ferens Art GalleryHull Maritime MuseumHull MuseumsMuseums Quarter
5 Christmas pantos to see in Hull this weekend 19th December 2019 Panto is back in Hull … oh, yes it is! Well, that’s enough of that. It’s time to dust off the dames because this year’s musical, farcical offerings include the family classic Aladdin, a retelling of Peter Pan set in post-war Hull and a rock and roll take on the Little Mermaid. Here are 5 […] Read more Christmas Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendAladdinBabes in the WoodHull Truck TheatreMiddle Child TheatrePantomimePeter PanRobin HoodSleeping BeautyThe Little Mermaid
Hull Maritime Museum to close as £11m major refurb begins 19th December 2019 Hull’s much-loved Maritime Museum will close its doors on Sunday 19 January for the start of an £11m major refurbishment. It signals the start of work on Hull’s huge maritime project as works to the museum’s main entrance get under way. A new ramp at the front entrance will improve access for disabled visitors and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Hull wins £255,000 towards huge maritime heritage project 18th December 2019 The team behind Hull’s ambitious maritime project has secured more than £255,000 to conserve some of the city’s most important artefacts. The funding will help plug a £2.6m shortfall needed to hit £27.4m needed for the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City project. The successful bids were made to the John Ellerman Foundation for £170,000 and Arts […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arctic CorsairArts Council EnglandCouncillor Daren HaleDock Office ChambersHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityNorth End ShipyardSpurn Lightship
Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week 17th December 2019 The 150-year-old Pearson Park archway will be officially reopened this week. The gateway to the park will be reopened by the Lord Mayor of Hull on Thursday after a year-long project to renovate the historic structure. Councillor Steve Wilson will be joined by teams from the Pearson Park Trust, Hull City Council’s Pearson Park project […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park archwayPearson Park Restoration Project
