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View article Back to Ours half-term spectacular continues with thrilling circus performances

Back to Ours half-term spectacular continues with thrilling circus performances

31st October 2019

Following an epic four nights of outdoor punk-pop opera, the half-term Back to Ours programme continues this weekend with a spectacular circus show at Sirius Academy West. Circus giants Casus are presenting their DNA show from Thursday 31 October to Sunday 3 November. Back to Ours director Louise Yates said: “We just love Casus. They’re […]

View article 4 fantastic fireworks displays in Hull – and one in Beverley

4 fantastic fireworks displays in Hull – and one in Beverley

30th October 2019

Remember, remember, the fifth of November. It’s time to don your hats, gloves and scarves and head out to see the region’s skies lit up by fireworks and bonfires. Here’s a round-up of five of the top displays happening in and around Hull. East Park Firework Spectacular East Park, Holderness Road Saturday 2 November 5pm […]

View article Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete

Pearson Park archway restoration almost complete

29th October 2019

The restored gateway to Hull’s Pearson Park is beginning to take shape as part of a £3.8m restoration project. Contractors have been at the park this week to carefully lift large pieces of the archway into position. The side pillars and central archway are now installed, meaning only the decorative top of the archway is […]

View article This is what it takes to install Hull’s Christmas lights

This is what it takes to install Hull’s Christmas lights

29th October 2019

With the festive season fast approaching, you may have spotted the city centre’s Christmas decoration displays starting to appear ahead of November’s big switch-on. And this year, Kingston Square next to Hull New Theatre will be given a “merry makeover” for the first time. But did you know just how much work goes into the […]

View article This hit West End musical is returning to Hull

This hit West End musical is returning to Hull

27th October 2019

Critically acclaimed stage show Whitney – Queen of the Night will return to Hull next year following a successful performance this month. The celebration of the music and life of Whitney Houston will be back at Hull City Hall on Friday 20 November 2020. More dates have been added across the country for the show, […]

View article Free arts festival taking place in Hull this half-term

Free arts festival taking place in Hull this half-term

24th October 2019

A free programme of events will explore some of the issues affecting young people across Hull next week. Creative Voice is a youth arts partnership engaging people aged 13 to 19 in youth centres and arts organisations including Kingston Youth Centre and Hull New Theatre. And this October half-term, the partnership is putting on a […]

View article Punk-pop circus opera at North Point Shopping Centre kicks off Back to Ours

Punk-pop circus opera at North Point Shopping Centre kicks off Back to Ours

23rd October 2019

A free punk-pop circus opera signals the return of Back to Ours this half-term. Back to Bransholme at at North Point Shopping Centre in Bransholme is inspired by stories of a ghostly airman known by locals, with the shopping centre sitting on the previous site of RAF Sutton upon Hull. It spans 70 decades of […]

View article Young artists to takeover Ferens Art Gallery for special programme of late events

Young artists to takeover Ferens Art Gallery for special programme of late events

23rd October 2019

Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery is opening its doors after dark for a special programme of events aimed at encouraging younger audiences to the gallery. Ferens Late is a co-production between Ferens Art Gallery and Future Ferens – a group of young creatives aged between 16 and 25. The first late is on Friday 1 November […]

View article Hull takes part in world’s biggest drawing festival

Hull takes part in world’s biggest drawing festival

23rd October 2019

The world’s largest drawing festival is taking place this half term – and you can grab a pencil and get involved in Hull. The Big Draw Festival is an annual event that takes place in more than 20 countries across the globe. Hull is one of the many cities that is supporting the festival with […]

View article Level 42 are coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena

Level 42 are coming to Hull’s Bonus Arena

22nd October 2019

UK band Level 42 will be heading to the Bonus Arena in Hull next year. The popular 1980s outfit will perform hits such as Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family and Hot Water at the city venue. Tickets for the all-seater concert go on general sale on Friday […]

View article Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott returning to Hull

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott returning to Hull

18th October 2019

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are returning to Hull to perform two shows. The Beautiful South pair will head to the Bonus Arena for two nights in April next year. They will performing songs from their two top-five albums and classic tracks from The Beautiful South and The Housemartins in their first headline shows at the […]

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

17th October 2019

You are spoiled for comedy in Hull this weekend with a one-man show and a collection of funny folk coming to two venues in the city. We will also be sipping beer on a brewery tour, seeing a beautiful reimagining of a classic fairy tale and voting in a photography competition. Here are 5 things […]