EU citizens living in Hull to receive EU election information 11th April 2019 As part of preparations for the UK taking part in the forthcoming European Parliamentary elections (23-26 May), the council has today written to 10,700 EU citizens who are registered to vote in the city. EU citizens may vote only once, in one member state, at a European Parliamentary election. They can choose to vote in […] Read more News
Next steps for National Picture Theatre announced 11th April 2019 Hull City Council is developing designs to transform the former National Picture Theatre, to support a bid that could secure a grant of £289,000 from the National Heritage Lottery Fund. The building, in Beverley Road, is the north’s last surviving civilian bomb-damaged building from the Second World War. Hull City Council will be responsible for […] Read more News Planning Regeneration National Picture Theatre
Video: Explore creative minds of Ferens Art Gallery’s world-class artists 11th April 2019 Ferens Art Gallery is inviting visitors to explore the creative minds and thought-processes of its world-renowned artists. Artists spanning various different centuries, subjects and art forms are on display at the gallery. Watch exhibitions assistant Stephanie Jones talk us through the exhibition below – The exhibition, inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger’s portrait of Sir Thomas […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Ferens Art Gallery
How graffiti led to a reduction in anti-social behaviour in Hull 11th April 2019 A Graffiti Jam that saw dozens of street artists descend on Hull has helped promote a reduction in anti-social behaviour. The community art project, organised by Bankside Gallery, saw more than 100 artists from across the UK head to the Preston Road area to daub 22 empty homes with striking graffiti. It is the final […] Read more News Waste Humberside Fire and Rescue
Priscilla Queen of the Desert musical comes to Hull 10th April 2019 A new production of the much-loved Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is coming to Hull next year. The glittering show – starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden – will stop at the Hull New Theatre in March next year. It is produced by Mark Goucher and former Neighbours star Jason Donovan in […] Read more Hull New Theatre News What's on
Stereophonics to play in Hull next month 10th April 2019 Welsh rock band Stereophonics are coming to Hull next month as part of a short UK tour. The band will visit the Bonus Arena on Wednesday 22 May – one of just three gigs on a UK run of dates. Tickets for this standing-only show go on sale on Friday at 10am. Fronted by Kelly […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus Arena
Hull-born Liam Mower to star in Swan Lake at city theatre 10th April 2019 Hull-born dancer Liam Mower will star as The Prince in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Hull New Theatre this month. Swan Lake will be performed at Hull New Theatre from Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 April. The legendary production was first staged in 1995 and went on to become the longest-running ballet on the West […] Read more Hull New Theatre News What's on
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to perform Handel’s Messiah in Hull 9th April 2019 The choral masterpiece Handel’s Messiah will be performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied by Leeds Philharmonic Chorus, in Hull this month. The performance, sung by four superb soloists and massed choir, will take place at Hull City Hall on Thursday 18 April at 7.30pm. From loud, bombastic choral movements, to delicate solo arias, it […] Read more Hull City Hall News What's on
Go-karts to speed through city centre in Hull Street Race 9th April 2019 The countdown is on as Hull prepares to host the UK’s first closed road electric car event. The Hull Street Race will see teams of young people from across the Humber race around the city. More than 55 single-seat electric kit cars, built from scratch by the teams, will race around a circuit on Sunday […] Read more Education and Learning Environment News Green Port HullGreenpowerHull Street RaceHull Training and Adult Education
See plans for new hotel with rooftop bar in Hull city centre 9th April 2019 Plans have been revealed for a nine-storey hotel and rooftop sky bar with spectacular views of Hull’s waterfront. The hotel is part of a scheme that would secure the future of the historic Earl De Grey pub. A planning application has been submitted to Hull City Council by Castle Buildings LLP, a joint venture of leading […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
16 shows coming to Hull theatres this month 8th April 2019 Looking for a bit of culture? Or do you just want an excuse to bring your best outfit out of mothballs? Either way, the city’s theatres will host internationally recognised singer-songwriters, marvellous musicals, side-splitting stand-up comedy and more over the next four weeks. Here are 16 shows coming to theatres in Hull in the next […] Read more News What's on
Ferens acquires work by world-class East Yorkshire artist Ian McKeever 8th April 2019 Ferens Art Gallery has acquired a painting by one of the region’s most celebrated artists with a generous grant from Art Fund. The stunning triptych – a canvas in three parts – is called, Portrait of a Woman, and was recently displayed at the gallery as part of the exhibition, Ian McKeever: Paintings 1992-2017. The […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Ferens Art GalleryMcKeever
