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View article Jazz and blues legend Mary Coughlan to perform in Hull

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 […]

View article Hull Street Food Nights returns to ‘spiritual home’

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 […]

View article Heads Up Festival gets under way

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 […]

View article Wide-eyed with wonder at sneak peek of Witching Hour

Wide-eyed with wonder at sneak peek of Witching Hour

27th March 2019

Hundreds of people last weekend were given a taste of a spectacular event coming to Hull this spring. The Witching Hour, a large-scale outdoor immersive performance by renowned theatre company Periplum, is heading to Hull’s East Park from May 3 to 5. Last weekend, hundreds of people in east Hull accepted hand-delivered and mysterious invitations for a […]

View article Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly to perform in Hull – in hologram form

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 […]

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View article IETM 2019 in Hull: All you need to know

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 […]

IETM 2019

View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

22nd March 2019

1. Portrait of Sir Thomas More Ferens Art Gallery Until Sunday 23 June Free A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery . It follows masterpieces by Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van Dyck […]

View article First look at Ferens Art Gallery’s latest royal masterpiece

First look at Ferens Art Gallery’s latest royal masterpiece

22nd March 2019

A masterpiece from the Royal Collection opens at Ferens Art Gallery tomorrow (Saturday 23 March), but here’s a sneak peek for those that can’t wait. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery until Sunday 23 June. It follows masterpieces by Rembrandt and Sir Anthony van […]

View article Will Young to perform at Bonus Arena in Hull

Will Young to perform at Bonus Arena in Hull

22nd March 2019

Singer Will Young is the latest star name to confirm an appearance at Hull’s Bonus Arena. The pop star will perform at the £36 million venue on Monday 21 October. Tickets will go on sale on Friday 29 March at 9am. Young last performed in Hull in 2017 as part of the city’s LGBT 50 celebrations. […]

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View article 5 things to do in Hull this weekend

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

15th March 2019

1. The Lancashire Hotpots The Welly Club Saturday 16 March 6.30pm Tickets from £14 Dubbed ‘the new Wurzels’ by Chris Evans, this comedy folk band have become the go-to act for those wanting a light-hearted distinctly northern view on life. They have entertained the nation with comedy songs about chippy teas, shop mobility scooters as […]

5 things to do in Hull this weekend

View article Swing your way into spring at Hull Truck Theatre

Swing your way into spring at Hull Truck Theatre

13th March 2019

Hull Truck Theatre will be humming this spring with the sound of music from all over the world. Music from some of the world’s greatest icons, including Elvis, Cole Porter and David Bowie, is heading to the Hull theatre for a fantastic spring programme. On Thursday 21 March, award winning jazz vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare […]

Hull Truck Theatre

View article Royal masterpiece heading to Hull next week

Royal masterpiece heading to Hull next week

12th March 2019

A masterpiece from the Royal Collection arrives at Ferens Art Gallery next week. The portrait of Sir Thomas More, c.1526-7, by Hans Holbein the Younger will be displayed at the Hull art gallery from Saturday 23 March until Sunday 23 June. Hans Holbein was born in Augsburg, Germany, trained in Basel, Switzerland and spent a total of […]