Russian State Ballet of Siberia to return to Hull New Theatre 29th March 2019 Four stunning shows from Russia’s acclaimed ballet company will be performed at Hull New Theatre in January. Accompanied by a live orchestra, the company will dance Coppélia, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker from Tuesday 7 January to Saturday 11 January. Formed in 1981, the Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on
How Hull Minster’s £3.9 million visitor’s centre extension could look 29th March 2019 Hull Minster has received a £3.9 million grant to help make the magnificent building a heritage hub for the city. The funding from Highways England will be used for major improvements including a glass, bronze and stone extension housing a visitor and heritage centre. The extension will feature exhibition spaces, a cafe and other visitor […] Read more News Hull Minster
New junior parkrun begins in Hull 28th March 2019 This Sunday (31 March) will see the first junior parkrun being held at Alderman Kneeshaw recreation ground in east Hull. Children aged four to 14 can walk, jog or run their way around the 2k course. Hull is the only place in the region to have a junior parkrun, the first one was set up […] Read more News
How musical are the people of Hull? 28th March 2019 More than one in 10 people surveyed in the Hull area are too scared to learn to sing or play a musical instrument. The People’s Panel is a Hull City Council-run initiative that allows residents to give their opinions on a range of subjects. It is open to anyone aged 16 or over living in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News People’s Panel
Jazz and blues legend Mary Coughlan to perform in Hull 27th March 2019 One of Ireland’s greatest female jazz and blues singers will appear at Hull City Hall next month. Mary Coughlan, described as “Ireland’s Billie Holiday”, will perform an intimate gig at the venue’s Mortimer Suite on Wednesday 10 April. The world-renowned artist overcame childhood trauma, alcoholism and drug addiction to become a musical force when her seminal […] Read more Hull City Hall News What's on
Hull Street Food Nights returns to ‘spiritual home’ 27th March 2019 Hull Street Food Nights will return to its ‘spiritual home’ in the city’s Trinity Square when it starts up again in April. The hugely popular festival of local produce and delicious dishes launched in the stunning square two years ago before moving to Zebedee’s Yard. More than 30 vendors will set up near Trinity Square […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Street Food NightsHullBIDTrinity MarketTrinity SquareVegan
Heads Up Festival gets under way 27th March 2019 Hull’s popular Heads Up Festival is back. The festival gets under way at a launch event at Kardomah94 tonight at 7.30pm. Entry is free. The event will see the first play by Hull filmmaker Dave Lee, The Orchidian. Events will take place at other venues including Hull Minster and Hull Central Library until Saturday 30 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Heads Up FestivalHull Central LibraryHull MinsterKardomah94
Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly to perform in Hull – in hologram form 26th March 2019 Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly are back and performing their greatest hits in Hull. But you won’t need to travel back in time to see the show – as the rock and roll legends will appear in hologram form. Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: The Rock ’N’ Roll Dream Tour is coming to the Bonus […] Read more News What's on Bonus Arena
7 top Mother’s Day gift ideas with a Hull theme 26th March 2019 It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday – and we are betting that you haven’t got good old mum a gift yet. Worry not, here are some Hull-themed gift ideas that might just help you out. Grab an extremely ‘Ull gift Get yourself to Chance Gifts in Savile Street to find Hull-inspired gifts include a pair of […] Read more Business Ferens Museums News Bonus ArenaFerens Art GalleryHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsParagon ArcadeTrinity MarketVegan
Bonus Arena shortlisted for prestigious awards 26th March 2019 Hull’s Bonus Arena has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. The venue has been shortlisted at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards and the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Awards. For the RICS Awards, the Hull arena has been nominated in the Design through innovations category for the Yorkshire and Humber region alongside […] Read more News
Grab a piece of Hull theatre history 26th March 2019 This is your chance to grab a little piece of Hull New Theatre’s history. Hull New Theatre reopened in 2017 following a £16m refurbishment. As well as a new-look restaurant and bars, the 18-month transformation included an extension of the main auditorium which saw new seats installed. The old seats were offered to theatre groups, […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Hull New Theatre
IETM 2019 in Hull: All you need to know 26th March 2019 Movers and shakers from across the cultural globe are heading to Hull this weekend for the annual IETM meeting. IETM – a worldwide network of more than 500 performing arts groups and artists from more than 50 countries – has chosen the city for its first meeting of all its members in the UK since […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on IETM 2019