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View article 5 memorable Hull moments in 2022

5 memorable Hull moments in 2022

28th December 2022

Well, that’s almost it for 2022. Another year with plenty to look back on. We’ve picked out five Hull highlights from the past 12 months – Humber Street Sesh returns to the Marina It was great to see Humber Street Sesh back at its spiritual home on the Marina for the first time since 2019. […]

View article Find out about Hull’s amazing dance scene all in one place

Find out about Hull’s amazing dance scene all in one place

7th December 2022

Dance enthusiasts can now find out more about the amazing dance performances, events and opportunities happening across the city in just one place as a new online platform has launched today (Friday 9 December). Discover Dance is a space created by Hull City Council and Hull Dance that celebrates dance in the city. It aims […]

View article What’s on in Hull – December 2022

What’s on in Hull – December 2022

30th November 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with lots happening in the city leading up to Christmas! Here’s our highlights for what’s on in Hull this December. Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival Hull Minster, South Church Side, HU1 1RR, 27 Nov – 19 Dec 2022, 10am – 4pm The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival […]

View article Spice up your life with ’90s Live’ at Hull City Hall

Spice up your life with ’90s Live’ at Hull City Hall

25th November 2022

A Wonderwall of sound will be delivered when Hull City Hall pumps up the jam with 90s Live next year. This spectacular tribute show celebrates the very best music of the 1990s, from Take That to Oasis, and the Spice Girls to Supergrass. It also features songs by Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, The Vengaboys, Bryan […]

View article Extra slices of comedy at Hull City Hall

Extra slices of comedy at Hull City Hall

4th November 2022

Funnyman Tom Allen has announced he’ll be serving up an “extra slice” of comedy next year as he adds a second helping to his date at Hull City Hall. Due to popular demand, the host of BBC’s The Apprentice: You’re Fired and regular presenter of Bake Off: An Extra Slice will now deliver his signature acerbic wit and […]

View article Black History Month in Hull

Black History Month in Hull

29th September 2022

October is Black History Month and Hull is marking the occasion with a variety of public events across the city. Black History Month is a celebration and commemoration of the continued achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK and around the world. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “Hull has […]

View article Middle Child return to Humber Street for 2021 panto

Middle Child return to Humber Street for 2021 panto

30th September 2021

Award-winning Hull theatre company Middle Child are celebrating their 10th panto anniversary this Christmas with a return to their spiritual home on Humber Street. Middle Child’s Rapunz’ull, a take on the classic fairy tale, will run at Social from 16-24 December. The company first performed an alternative panto at Social’s predecessor, Fruit, in 2011 and […]

View article Freedom Festival is back!

Freedom Festival is back!

17th August 2021

Freedom Festival returns this weekend with an extended 16-day programme. The Festival, back for its 14th year, will take place in galleries, museums, theatres, empty shops and public spaces across Hull, presenting an exciting programme of music, performance, visual arts and talks including a number of special commissions and events. This year’s festival, which will […]

View article Middle Child return to the stage with a cabaret in Queens Gardens

Middle Child return to the stage with a cabaret in Queens Gardens

12th July 2021

Eighteen months after their last live performance, Middle Child will return to the stage this month with a brand-new cabaret, performed outdoors in Queens Gardens. we used to be closer than this is a cabaret of songs about reconnecting, written by Natasha Brown, Angelo Irving, Tabby Lamb, Jay Mitra, RashDash, Leo Skilbeck, Kobby Taylor and […]

View article Giant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets

Giant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets

25th June 2021

Street theatre, performances and live music will take place in Hull next week as part of an exciting programme celebrating the city’s rich history. Giant birds, mermaids, brass bands, Victorian stilt-walkers and a contraption powered by Brussel sprouts will all be appearing across Hull’s streets in July. Hull City Council has commissioned events company Continental […]

View article Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity

Summer event to shine light on Hull’s creativity

15th April 2021

A three-day event will take place in Hull this summer celebrating the city’s creativity and culture. Creative Hull, from Absolutely Cultured, will see installations and performances taking place all over the city in disused shops and buildings, outdoor spaces, existing venues and online. The event will take place from 16 – 18 July. Stephen Munn, […]

View article Hull Truck Theatre to help schools, parents and children during lockdown

Hull Truck Theatre to help schools, parents and children during lockdown

28th January 2021

Hull Truck Theatre will help to keep students engaged next month with a new city-wide, month-long learning programme for schools and educators to use as part of their lesson planning. Running throughout February, Hull Truck @ Home School will introduce young audiences to drama and theatre making with a glimpse ‘behind the scenes’ of the […]