In India Donaldson’s insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Samvembarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris and his oldest friend, Matt.

As the two men quickly settle into a gently quarrelsome brotherly dynamic, airing long-held grievances, Sam, wise beyond her years, attempts to mediate. But when lines are crossed and Sam’s trust is betrayed tensions reach a fever pitch, as Sam struggles with her dad’s emotional limitations and experiences the universal moment when the parental bond is tested.

Presented by Hull Independent Cinema

Age Rating: 15

The Science Museum is going on tour!

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike, and teach you something new and exciting too.

Recommended Age: 5+

HE'S BACK!

Taking a break from his smash hit, award-winning 'The Billy Joel Songbook' tours which continue to soar to incredible new heights across the UK, Ireland and Europe, highly-acclaimed and celebrated singer/piano-player, Elio Pace is back on stage, this time performing his own brilliant and eclectic songs and some of his favourite covers with his sensational 9-piece band. Don’t miss this soulful and sumptuous night of live music at its very best!

"Elio rocks!”
Brian May

"Elio is tremendous... I'm a big fan. Music made the old fashioned way... played”
Huey Lewis

"Elio is a fantastic musician and a great artist in his own right”
Chris De Burgh

"A dazzling talent”
Albert Lee

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!

Recommended Age: 3+

Soul Saxophonist, Snake Davis, brings his 5-piece band to Hull Truck Theatre with the Classic Sax Solos tour. With keys, drums, bass and Cutting Crew’s Gareth Moulton on guitar and vocals.

Expect classics such as Baker Street, Careless Whisper, Still Crazy after all these Years, Respect, Yakety Yak, and his own solos from Million Love Songs, Moving on Up, Search for the Hero, and Lisa Stansfields "Change" along with some fascinating facts and insights about them.

Imagine a room full of the saxophone greats; Junior Walker, King Curtis, Clarence Clemmons, Charlie Parker, Michael Brecker and more. Snake can deliver them all; challenging – yes, but he completely nails it. Sultry sax, searing sax, screaming sax, sexy sax, soulful sax, this show has it all.

FROM THE BLUES AND BASIE TO THE BIG SCREEN AND BEYOND

Tracing the evolution of big band music from its earliest beginnings to 2025.

“Reinventing the big band..." - Jazzwise Magazine
"...one of the UK’s most effortlessly fluent big bands” – Jazz Alert
"...a truly great band." - Jazz Views

With our full 18-piece big band, we tell the story of jazz, swing, and big band history from its inception to the present day, showcasing music by some of the most popular, groundbreaking and adventurous musicians in history.

The development of big band jazz was not an easy journey—its story is fraught with racial inequality, gender stereotyping, and harsh realities. However, the music that was created lives on as a testament to those who helped forge it, and remains just as relevant today as ever.

From the cotton plantations of the Deep South to blockbuster film soundtracks - big bands have survived everything from financial depressions, world wars, pop-mania, and technological advances.

Time After Time shines a spotlight on jazz's most iconic names and will bring you all the way to the big band music of 2025...

Featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Dinah Washington, Maynard Ferguson, Sarah Vaughan, the Rat Pack, Buddy Rich, Gordon Goodwin, Michael Giacchino (The Incredibles), WDR Big Band, and many more...

In this Sundance-selected documentary, Englishman Nik and his Norwegian wife Maria attempt to forge a new life on a farm in her homeland’s lush woodlands. Their goal is to live sustainably, putting as little strain upon the planet as possible. But when the family suffers a tragedy, Nik’s resolve to continue on this singular mission is severely challenged and the ‘normal’ world comes knocking. Can they maintain some version of this idyll or is it a paradise out of reach?

Bearing comparison with the events of Captain Fantastic (2016) but played out with the complexities and inescapable truths of real life, A New Kind of Wilderness is not just a heartbreaking portrait of the endurance of a family, but also a breathtaking trip into the Norwegian wilderness. The kind of unfolding, surprising, intimate and honest documentary portrait that can only emerge over years of hard-won access, A New Kind of Wilderness is for anyone who wants to (re)discover the power of family and think about different ways of striding this Earth.

Presented by Hull Independent Cinema

Age Rating: 12A

In this breath-taking circus performance, 17 world-class acrobats take to the stage to defy the limits of human movement and emotion. The Genesis brings together an original soundscape, a rich and atmospheric lighting design, and gravity-defying performers in a piece that celebrates the beauty of diversity in artistic expression.

Prepare for a truly unique experience as these extraordinary artists weave and soar around the stage, creating a beautiful narrative of human connection using just their bodies.

The company behind the piece, The Copenhagen Collective, redefine contemporary circus with spectrum of techniques, blending methods from South America, Europe, Canada and Australia.

Recommended Age: 5+

Running Time: 1hr

Content Warnings: Please note this performance features strobe lights and haze

Producer and actor Kobby Taylor brings his own brand of gig-theatre to life with live-synth, harp and remixes of classics from Afrobeat legend, his grandad Ebo Taylor. Vivek Santhosh will bring Moog and prophet synths basslines and pads and progressive harpist Stephanie Halsey will put a modern spin on a traditional instrument. Kobby’s music blends hip-hop storytelling with jazz tinted Afrobeat grooves. The result is The Torch - part-mixtape, part-confessional, all performed live with the spontaneity of an improvising band.

Kobby has previously had success as co-composer and performer in the multi-award-winning The Canary and The Crow; and word has spread fast following a sold-out premiere of The Torch.

Running Time: 55 mins

From Great Yarmouth's Contemporary Ritual Theatre comes the critically acclaimed SALT, a visceral tale of ancient fisherfolk filled with sea shanties and folk songs.

"Extraordinary...If Shakespeare, Ken Loach and Nick Cave went on a day trip to Great Yarmouth, SALT could be the result." ???? - The Reviews Hub

Running Time: 1 hour 55 mins (inc. interval)

Recommended Age: 12+

Warnings: includes adult themes and sexual violence, and use of stage blood

Following the success of his first two productions, which have captivated over 80,000 audience members across the UK, Ireland, and Germany in the last two years, Daniel Martinez returns with a new show focused entirely on flamenco dance. "ART OF ANDALUCIA" offers an immersive experience where the dancers take centre stage, bringing the passion and energy of Andalucia to life. Daniel will also perform new pieces from his highly anticipated third album.

The production features world-renowned dancer Angel Reyes, whose fiery passion and skill will mesmerise audiences. Joining him is the stunning dancer Gabriela Pouso, who, together with Angel, forms a powerhouse duo, taking the audience on a vibrant journey into the heart of Andalucia. Tradition and passion come alive through stunning choreography, making this an unforgettable flamenco experience.

ALL OR NOTHING LIVE CONCERT SHOW from the West End Cast telling the story of the iconic Mod band the SMALL FACES through their electrifying music, including ITCHYCOO PARK, LAZY SUNDAY, ALL OR NOTHING.

Plus the SIXTIES EXPERIENCE celebrating the 60’s most fabulous sounds

It’s a Rocking Great Night!

Dare you enter a world infected by fear?

Eight million miles from Earth, a mysterious distress call crackles through the ether and draws Flint, a haunted space ranger, towards the Odyssey – an ageing research vessel in the grip of a nightmare. Boarding the craft, he finds a failing ship, a missing crew, and a deadly force running out of control…

The Void is a chilling sci-fi horror created for the stage – a decaying future of desperate humans, all-seeing AI, and memories of a distant, dangerous past. Combining powerful illusions, atmospheric projections and a creeping sense of dread, this story asks… what are you afraid of?

Recommended Age: 12+

Contains themes of violence

Bursting with imagination and wit and presented by just four actors, "Bouncers" is an outrageous and hilarious parody of the disco scene.

The four brutish bouncers of the title portray over twenty different characters as we are invited for a night out on the town.

We see them as giggly girls and lads on the make preparing for the big night out as we follow their progress to the disco floor where we also meet an entire cross-section of disco-goers, including Hooray Henrys, pogoing punks and drunken slobs!??

The evening’s events are set against the tatty glitzy glamour, flashing lights and pulsating beat of the nightclub, as seen through the eyes of 'Judd', 'Ralph', 'Les' and 'Lucky Eric'.??

Performed by Park Street Performing Arts, with kind permission from the John Godber Company.

Running Time: Approx 2 hours 20 mins (inc a break)
Recommended Age: 16+
Content Warning: strong language, sexual and adult content throughout, strobe lighting

Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production The Sound of Springsteen.

Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to Run.

From high-octane vocals to the phenomenal stage production, every detail is meticulously crafted to transport you back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll.

Whether you’re a lifetime Springsteen fan or discovering his music for the first time, you will be captivated by the thundering guitars, iconic saxophone and powerful lyrics that defined generations.

Get ready to experience the legacy of The Boss and rock the night away!

Running Time: Approx 2 hours 30 mins (inc a break)

Content Warnings: Includes strobe lighting

Jane Austen’s most iconic love story is brought dazzlingly to life on stage

When it comes to the subject of marriage, headstrong Lizzy Bennet is determined to resist the mounting pressures and expectations from society. But can she resist love, especially when the infuriatingly intriguing Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?!

With sharp humour and sparkling dialogue, this witty stage adaptation brings to life the classic story of love, misunderstandings, and second chances (with plenty of music and dancing). Lose yourself in the world of Regency parties and courtship, as hearts race, tongues wag and passions swirl around the English countryside.

Discover the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life, with this vibrant retelling of Austen’s beloved novel, performed by a large cast of immensely talented actors.

ACCESS SHOWS
Relaxed - Tue 30 Sept, 7.30pm
Baby Friendly - Fri 3 Oct, 11am (for those with babies under 18 months)
Audio Described - Sat 4 Oct, 2pm (Touch Tour 12.30pm) - Audio Describer Jill Quarmby
BSL Interpreted - Tue 7 Oct, 7.30pm - BSL Interpreter is Sarah Cox
Captioned (Open) - Tue 7 Oct, 7.30pm - Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre

Recommended Age: 12+

Kailey’s mum’s been sent to prison, and she needs to grow up - fast. She’s just turned eighteen; first job, her own place, big nights out. This might just be freedom after all. But when you’re young and your parent is taken away, who do you turn to when things get a little too messy?

Inspired by writer Kerry Wright’s own lived experience, KAILEY is a bold new play that shines a light on society’s forgotten young people. Funny and searingly honest, KAILEY doesn’t ask for sympathy; it demands you look closer.

Running Time: 60 mins (no break)

Content warnings: strong language, references to drugs and sexual harassment, verbal abuse and alcohol consumption. Explores difficult themes of parental imprisonment, criminal justice system. Some flashing lights (not strobe), loud noises and sudden changes in volume.

Recommended Age: 14+

'Fabulously Funny’ (The Guardian) star of Live at the Apollo (BBC), Would I Lie To You? (BBC) and The Madame Blanc Mysteries (Channel 5), Stephen Bailey returns to the stage following the huge success of his sold-out 2024 tour with his brand-new live show.

‘A rising star’ (The Sun), Stephen has appeared on every light entertainment show and come second on every celebrity quiz show and in his new show will gossip about everything from his funeral plans to his unrequited love for Ben Shephard - and if he needs to pad it out, he will read you secrets direct from the girlies WhatsApp group chat. Brassy, sassy and always classy – the perfect ingredients to make a proper Tart.

Tour Support for Katherine Ryan, Lucy Beaumont, Jason Manford & Micky Flanagan.

Recommended Age: 16+

You're invited: The Creepy Boys, are throwing their 13th birthday party. It will have everything. Games. Gifts. Possibly Satan. Probably Cake. Combining 2000s sexy songs, satanic rituals, and Willam Dafoe, these horny little boys do whatever it takes to make their birthday dreams come true.
This is one birthday party you’d be cursed to miss.

The twins recruit the audience to help them set up their party, with all the deference and direct eye contact you’d expect from attending a twin-teen birthday blast, before driving the show off a horror-comedy cliff - think the twins from The Shining meets My Super Sweet 16.

Through sexy dances, party games and reenacting their own birth, the Creepy Boys ramp up the chaos to the point of a blood sacrifice, all while interrogating the trappings of millennial nostalgia. From real-life-lovers-turned-identical-twins, Sam Kruger (Winner - Just for Laughs Comedy Award 2019) and S.E. Grummett (Winner - Best Theatre, Adelaide Fringe 2021) comes a bizarre comedy with just a splash of the occult.

Running Time: 1 hour 15 mins (no break)
Recommended Age: 16+
Content warning: nudity, strong language & slow flashing light sequence

Is it selfish to leave someone you love in order to find yourself? An uncomfortable restaurant break-up becomes a pressure-cooker first date in this new comedy by Sam Danson (BI-TOPIA), directed by the award-winning Rikki Beadle-Blair.
Ben’s hoping his first date with a man can provide him with some much-needed answers, but is he expecting too much?

Set in their local pub – The Halfway House – a place full of memories; birthdays, christenings, funerals, and now this first date.
All the regulars are in, watching as Ben desperately tries not to crumble under the weight of his new life.

The show candidly explores identity and self-acceptance, whilst stewing in the awkwardness of ‘first dates’.

Reviews from previous show (BI-TOPIA):

???? “Extremely moving, nuanced piece of theatre, steeped in humour” — The Stage

????? “An emotional, laugh-out-loud, touching and beautiful portrayal of one man’s self-discovery” — Reviews Hub

???? “A tremendous production” — Threeweeks

Running time: 1 hour 50 mins (inc. break)
Recommended Age: 14+
Contains strong language and sexual content

It’s the glitziest night of the year, and everyone wants to be there, from the great to the good. The Bentleys are parked, the Jazz Band has arrived, and the magician is magic; so pick up your invite for this fundraising frenzy.

But behind the bow ties and fake tans there are jealousies and avarice, divorces and affairs This is upstairs meets downstairs through a drunken gaze.

The raffle is ready, the coffee is cold, the service is awful, the Guest speaker is drunk and the hard pressed caterers just want to go home.

By turns satirical and touching, Godber turns his laser gaze onto the Black Tie Ball in all its sophisticated pomp.

Told in his signature visceral style, this hilarious comedy sees the hotel staff recount an entire evening at breakneck speed from arrival at seven to carriages at midnight.

Being short staffed has never been so funny!

Post-show Q&A following performance on Thu 16 Oct, 2pm

Recommended Age: 14+

Jody Kamali stars as Jeremy Irons in Ironing Board Man.

One man. Nine ironing boards. One unforgettable soundtrack. Get ready to be amazed as physical comedian Jody Kamali masterfully transforms everyday household items into the tools of a Hollywood-style, action-packed romance. With heart-pounding moments and emotional depth, this show thrilled audiences during its sell-out run at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, earning numerous standing ovations.

There’s gunfire, there’s a wedding, there’s more gunfire, and there’s revenge—plus plenty of laughter along the way.

Ironing Board Man is a high-energy physical comedy that surprises audiences with unexpected emotional twists, captivating audiences from 12 to 80.

Are you ready to have the best damn night of your effing life? Well don’t worry - the man with the golden larynx is back.

Nick Helm is the greatest living entertainer of his or any generation and he’s coming to a town near you. What are you going to tell your grandkids? That you were busy? Get ready for your grandkids to stare at you with a complete lack of comprehension. You’ll be considered, locally, an idiot.

So chill out, wind your neck in and buy a ticket. They’re affordable and there’s an interval to ask each other “Did he just change our lives?”

Relent to him. He. Is. Your. New. God.

You can run, you can hide, but no one gets out alive.

As seen in Uncle, Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Running Time: Approx. 2 hours 10 (including a break)
(Running time may include a support act.)

Recommended Age: 16+, likely to be swearing and adult content

Jamie New is sixteen and stepping into the spotlight! Living on a Sheffield council estate, he doesn't quite fit the mould - but Jamie was never made to blend in.

With his loving mum behind him and true friends by his side, he proves the haters wrong, finding strength in sequins!

Hessle Theatre Company presents 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie', a glittering show filled with catching songs such as 'And You Don't Even Know It' and 'Work of Art'. It's a fiercely fabulous and emotional ride.

This amateur production of 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Running Time: Approx 2 hours 20 mins (inc a break)
Recommended Age: 14+
Content Warnings: strong language and mild sexual references

Get ready for a night at The Major Oak, the hottest speakeasy in the whole of Sherwood Forest, where Robin and their dangerously talented gang of Merry Fools are set to throw a party so big, even the Sheriff wants in!

With Marian & Tuck’d by Robin’s side and the sensually terrifying Sheriff out to cause trouble, Robin and the gang invite you to unleash your inhibitions and get well and truly OUTLAWED in style in this madcap cabaret spectacular! Stealing from the rich to give to the poor has never been so sexy!

Following sold out shows in Nottingham, The Major Oak is heading out on tour leaving Sherwood Forest behind to bring you the fiercest night of burlesque, drag and comedy the middle ages can muster.

Recommended Age: 16+

Content Warning: Includes imitated nudity, strong language, strobe lighting and sexual content

Something About George – The George Harrison Story, the musical biopic tribute about the so-called “quiet” Beatle is back following a hugely successful 2024 UK and Ireland tour.

“All Things Must Pass”, they say. Well, George Harrison’s name will live on forever. From the creators of Something About Simon – The Paul Simon Story, comes a show that answers the question “where does life take you after being in the greatest band in the history of the world?”

Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons.

Featuring a five-piece band performing beautiful songs such as “My Sweet Lord”, “Something”, “Got My Mind Set On You” and “Handle With Care”, the show includes incredible solo material and music from rock n’ roll’s greatest supergroup, The Travelling Wilburys - not forgetting more than a few Beatles’ classics along the way. From heartbreak to hedonism and song writing to instant success, Something About George will show you a life that was anything but quiet.

Recommended Age: 12+

Journey through the awe-inspiring story of the origins of Bubbleland, as it’s brought to life in a dazzling display of soap and water. Immerse yourself in this spectacular adventure as the master of bubbles breathes life into: light, water, plants, animals, stars, and the essence of human nature itself.

Creation is a feast for the senses, with fire effects, poetic puppetry, light-displays, captivating music and brand-new bubble masterpieces never seen before. Step into a new world where magic sparkles, colours dance, and imagination knows no bounds.

Don't miss this mesmerizing family experience which will leave you spellbound. Book your tickets today and enter an enchanted realm where dreams do come true—through the wonder and joy of bubbles!

Suitable from age 2+

Duration 60 minutes – No interval.

After his 2023/24 sell-out smash tour Gobsmacked, this marvellous Manc is back with his best show yet.

A TV favourite, and now an aspiring doctor’s wife, Josh Jones is now knee deep into his 30's and nothing thrills him more than a Greggs Sausage Roll and an M&S food shop. Living a more sedate life isn’t without its challenges though - he’s still trying to earn his cat’s respect!

Josh is hitting the road with a show packed full of laughs and he's keeping it light - nothing super political, nothing controversial and it’s definitely not going to change your life, but you can be sure of a fab night out filled to the brim with jokes about history, cats, his love of wrestling and much more. Please come, he'd really like to buy a new sofa.

Star of Would I Lie To You? (BBC1), The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (CH4), Comedy Central Live, Out of Order (Comedy Central), House of Games (BBC2), Battle in the Box (Dave), Dancing On Ice (ITV), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and much, much more.

Recommended Age: 14+

Content Warnings: Includes strong language and adult content

The UK’s most authentic Northern Soul Live Show. Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, The Official backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists as well as being featured as the house band on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music.

Immerse yourself in the energy of a ten-piece live band, showcasing their exceptional talent in their own distinctive style. The Signatures, along with their power and expression, have worked with more original artists than any other band in the UK delivering a truly authentic performance.

Joining The Signatures on stage is the sensational "Stefan Taylor," one of the hottest young vocalists on the UK Soul scene, and the iconic original Northern Soul artist "Lorraine Silver” (Lost Summer Love) a favourite from the legendary Wigan Casino.

This live show guarantees an evening filled with more than just the Northern Soul classics, presented in a unique and exhilarating manner. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a soulful journey that takes you back in time and captivates the essence of Northern Soul.

Running Time: 2 Hours 30 Mins (inc. a break)

DIRECT FROM HER CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, TRIPLE-EXTENDED NEW YORK, CHICAGO AND LONDON SOLO PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE’S ‘HAMLET’.

Nominated for New York’s: Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award.

“An impressive sweeping performance.”
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“When it gets to the famous soliloquies, Izzard…smashes all three of the great ones.”
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“Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet is spectacular.” Dame Judi Dench

Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight.

Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd in association with PBJ Management.

This production is true to the text of Shakespeare and for ages 9 to 90.

Episode V: The Jest Star Rises

The galaxy is in peril as the evil Empire has unleashed its ultimate weapon – the Jest Star, a humour-sucking force threatening to destroy all laughter across the universe.

But hope is not lost. Multi award nominated double act, Jeddy Bear and Gary return with their fifth epic mission. With wit as their weapon and silliness as their shield, they must train a new generation of Jeddy Knights to fight back.

Join the rebellion. Restore the laughter… And may the pie be with you…

Running time 70 mins (no interval)

Age suitability: All Ages

Following the success of The Vicar of Dibley, local group, One Off Productions, returns to Hull Truck with another TV favourite. Allo Allo was seen in 82 countries and pulled in weekly audiences of 20 million. Come and enjoy the stage version of David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd's hit comedy.

Dames, detectives, stylish hats, ‘car chases’... this parody of the film noir genre has got a gag rate that fires faster than a Tommy-gun and is marginally less painful. If you like Airplane, the oeuvre of Mel Brooks, dicey puns and sight gags, this show is probably for you.

The gut-busting play is written and performed by author & actor Adam Perrott and comic & improviser, Kate McCabe

A relentlessly funny two-hander that audiences call ‘marvellous’, ‘brilliant’, and ‘easily the best show I’ve seen at The Fringe’.

Running time: 90 mins (plus interval) Support act 30 mins, break, show

Age suitability: 10+

Phil has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may get it right. Until then Phil just keeps trying. If at first you don’t succeed, try and try your best.

This is a tour of Phil trying his best

Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner (Formerly Perrier) 2006

Running time: 90 mins (plus interval)

Age suitability: 18+

Yorkshire’s biggest bastard and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back!

This time he’s dead… dead good!!

And also dead. He’s a dead man.

Join the nation’s favourite demonic Working Mens Club owner as he dazzles you from beyond the grave.

‘Ghoulish absurdity at its classist’ ***** Standard

‘A one-man old-time variety show… Triumphant’ ***** Beyond The Joke

Recommended Age: 16+

Running Time: 1 hour 50 mins (inc support and a break)

Content warning: Includes strong language and sexual content

Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the stage in 2025 with Tango Passions.

Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango and Latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to Buenos Aires and tell the tale of love, passion and lust set at the turn of the 20th century.

Featuring classic and modern Argentine Tango music from the likes of Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project.

A highly atmospheric double-bill featuring Meridian, a flute and harp duo, who craft original compositions, seamlessly blending live improvisation, electronic soundscapes, field recordings, Native American-style flutes, and world instruments, inspired by a passion for mindfulness, yoga, and meditation. They are joined by Convergence, whose work moves between many genres and features electronic musician Joe Cox and percussionist Gary Hammond, who has worked with countless jazz and rock artists including The Beautiful South, Noel Gallagher and Nina Simone.

Celebrating the classic jazz organ-guitar trios of the 1960s Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Smith, Grant Green & Larry Young, Wes Montgomery & Melvin Rhyne, plus some original takes on the Beatles, Doors, Curtis Mayfield and Kate Bush. Swing, grooves and inventive improvisation between these outstanding musicians led by award winning guitarist and composer Deirdre Cartwright who became well known presenting the BBC TV’s ground-breaking series 'Rockschool'.
‘If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright, I’d like to know who it is’ Dave Gelly, the Observer

Running Time: 2 hours (inc a break)

Students & Under 26's - £6 each (ID required before the show)

The culmination of a celebratory Youth Jazz Orchestra project with young musicians gathered from across the Humber region. Duke Ellington and Charlie Mingus are at the heart of this project alongside other pieces especially arranged for the Festival by Humber Music Hub, showing how healthy the modern jazz scene is.

Running Time: 1 hour 15 mins (no interval)

Students & Under 26's - £6 each (ID required before the show)

Eclectic genre-defying, Mambo Jambo are joined by violinist extraordinaire, Joe ‘Hotbow’ Martin for spontaneous, joyful music making. Expect all sorts of musical wildness, a mash-up of some swing, some Latin American, Cajun, Eastern European, some folky Bluegrass, plus original pieces that they composed together for last year’s Out Of The Box Festival. Some may remember Joe from when he was fronting the legendary Hull band ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ and leading them to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Running Time: 2 hours (inc a break)

Students & Under 26's - £6 each (ID required before the show)

Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged celebrates Su’s 50 years in show business in a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters. In a flurry of costumes, props, and live musical accompaniment, Su takes the audience through her career from the earliest days of auditions, through her many acclaimed musical theatre appearances, to her international TV successes.

Contains strong language

"Welcome to my house! Enter freely and of your own free will!"
From the forgotten depths something truly awful is coming.
Lurking in the shadows is your worst nightmare.
A parasite, a monster, a woman.

OftheJackel in collaboration with Joanna Holden presents

Countess Dracula

This is no ordinary adaptation.
Joanna Holden is getting on. The roles are drying up and so is her skin. After too long in the shadows she’s coming to claim what is hers.
One of literatures greatest monsters as you’ve never seen it before.
Longtime collaborators Joanna Holden and OftheJackel are fusing their significant experience in physical comedy
and clown (Cirque De Soleil, Clowns Without Borders…) with Joanna’s lived experience of the menopause and
society’s treatment of ageing women. From this unholy marriage will spring something truly terrifying. A raucous
retelling of Bram Stokers famous tale full of blood, rage and humour

Recommended Age: 16+
Content Warnings: some suggested violence and sexual content, nudity (topless), strong language. The show explores menopause, mental health and female rage.

Live at The Hull Truck Theatre
Get ready for an evening packed with laughter, featuring four outstanding comedians. Whether you're a casual comedy fan or a die-hard stand-up lover, this is your chance to see some of the biggest and funniest acts right on your doorstep!
Expect big laughs, razor-sharp wit, and unforgettable performances – all expertly curated by Chuckl.

Recommended Age: 14+

New tour show for 2025! 90 minutes of improv, mayhem, gaming comedy, crowdwork and songs from the UK’s most manic comic on his first-ever stand-up tour! Best known for his high-octane improvisation and game show The Dark Room, come get played with!

Recommended Age: 16+

Includes strong language and sexual content

It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!

The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell.

'A fabulously funny show from a class act' - ???? Evening Standard

Suzi has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and QI. Suzi co-hosts smash-hit podcasts Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam and Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen, as well as having her own podcast, OUT with Suzi Ruffell. She even finds time to host on Virgin Radio. Suzi's debut book, Am I Having Fun Now? is released in June 2025.

Running Time: Approx. 1 hour 30 mins

Running time may include a support act.

Recommended Age: 14+

Warning: Includes strong language

First published in 1841, The Old Curiosity Shop was Charles Dickens’ fourth novel and a phenomenon in its day. When the final instalment arrived by ship in New York, eager readers reportedly stormed the dock in anticipation.

This powerful story follows Nell Trent and her grandfather, residents of the eponymous London shop, whose lives are upended by debt, desperation and the sinister influence of moneylender Daniel Quilp. As the grandfather’s gambling spirals out of control, the pair are forced to flee, encountering danger and kindness in equal measure.

In this evocative stage production, the tale is enriched with a vibrant musical score composed by John Holtby. Originally adapted in 1990 by Norman F. Parker, the script has since been revised, with new musical numbers added by Richard Green, who also directs.

Staying true to the era of the novel, the production evokes a rich, Hogarthian atmosphere. Expect humour, heartbreak and unforgettable characters in this dramatic retelling of one of Dickens’ most enduring works.

Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please?

Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands. Expect shaky alibis and silver-tongued sleuths along with thrills, spills, and good old-fashioned kills.

Four characters board a train, but not everyone will survive... Thankfully, a world-famous detective is onboard, ready to solve the case.

But who is the murderer? Only one person in the show knows — the murderer themselves! Can you help the detective solve the case?

Using audience stories and suggestions, watch Pinch Punch create a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated whodunnit. If you love comedy or murder mysteries, then this is the show for you!

Recommended Age: 10+

"Due to the improvised nature of the performance we cannot guarantee specific content warnings. General content warnings include scenes of comedic murder and violence, audience participation."

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation!

From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond, this is a musical adventure you won’t want to miss.

Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Join us for an exhilarating evening of toe-tapping, sing-along iconic classics, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and dancing in the aisles!

Take a step back in time and experience the history of rock and roll music like never before. Rave On includes hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more.

No modern gimmicks, just note perfect renditions of the most loved sounds from the decades that gifted us Rock and Roll. Performed by an incredibly talented, era-obsessed group of young musicians, this brand-new show features leading performers from West End productions including The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats.

Transporting you back to the fabulous 50’s and swinging 60’s in stunningly authentic style, Rave On promises to be a musical experience like no other.

Running Time: 2 hours 20 mins (inc. a break)

PLEASE, SIR, I WANT SOME MORE….

Join young Oliver Twist on the adventure of a lifetime in this festive adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel.

Born into a life of poverty, raised in a workhouse and sold into an apprenticeship, Oliver escapes to London where he is befriended by the charismatic Artful Dodger and recruited into Fagin’s band of pickpockets and thieves.

After sinking into the grimy criminal underworld, Oliver is presented with an opportunity to change his fate… but will this be his chance to finally find a loving family and a place to call home?

Jam packed with songs and dance, including traditional much-loved carols, folk tunes and original music, Deborah McAndrew’s dramatic and highly theatrical adaptation returns to Hull Truck Theatre in another enchanting and mesmerising production.

The perfect alternative to pantomime over the holidays, magically captivating audiences of all ages.

ACCESS SHOWS:

Baby Friendly - Fri 5 Dec, 11am (For those with babies under 18 months)
Relaxed - Fri 11 Dec, 7pm / Tue 16 Dec, 10.15am / Sat 3 Jan, 2pm
BSL Interpreted - Wed 17 Dec, 10.15am / Sun 21 Dec, 6pm - BSL Interpreter is Dave Wycherley
Captioned (Open) - Sun 21 Dec, 6pm - Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre
Audio Described - Sat 27 Dec, 2pm (Touch Tour, 12.30pm) - Audio Describer Jill Quarmby

Recommended Age: 7+

Early Bird Offer: £3 off all tickets until midnight, 31st August 2025

Family Ticket Offer: Four tickets (applies to standard & child ticket types) - never pay more than £110

Group Discount: Groups 8+ 10% off all tickets

Join Coral and her friends on an under the sea adventure this festive season…

Coral is a friendly, fun and inquisitive little mermaid… but she’s a mermaid with a problem. Whilst she loves nothing more than nattering away with her family and closest pal Finn the fish, when it comes to talking to new people… something strange happens… she completely clams up.

But can a chance meeting with a human from the above the waves bring Coral out of her shell? Or will she fall hook, line and sinker for the sea witch’s trickery and never find her voice?

Exploring themes of friendship, courage and confidence, this heart-warming adventure is a modern-day twist on a classic story. From the team that brought you Rapunzel, Princess and the Frog and Jack, Mum and The Beanstalk, join Hull Truck Theatre for another magical festive production. Specially designed for young audiences and their families.

ACCESS
All performances have a laid-back attitude to noise and movement in the theatre space.
BSL Interpreted: Sat 20 Dec, 1.15pm - BSL Interpreter is Jane Kelsall

Recommended Age: 3 - 6 years

Fresh from London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds bring their smash-hit comedy drag show to the stage! Featuring three international queens, expect outrageous comedy, sensational live vocals, jaw-dropping dance routines, and iconic hits from stars like Tina Turner and Lady Gaga. A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud night of pure entertainment! Don’t miss your chance to see why audiences are calling this “the funniest night on the road.”

Recommended Age: 14+, Under 16's to be accompanied by an adult

A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Bridget Christie hits the road again with a brand new show. Creator of Channel 4’s smash hit sitcom The Change and BBC Radio 4’s Mortal. Star of Taskmaster, Ghosts, Uncanny, and Off Menu.

“One of the brightest and best around.” The Independent

“Razor sharp, consistently hilarious, expertly paced and structured set.” The Telegraph

Age guidance: 14+

especially for the younger generations.
The Olivia Rodrigo Experience is a tribute to the Pop Rock Sensation celebrating all her biggest hits!
This show is energetic, fun, and very lively with lots of interaction- Featuring a show-stopping set list including "Drivers License", "Good 4 U ", Get Him Back!", "Vampire", "Bad Idea Right?" and many more!

Complete with authentic costumes, vocals and dancers, this show promises to have something for every age and the audience singing along from start to finish!
If you know what’s “Good 4 U” then book tickets to see The Olivia Rodrigo Experience today!

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz, narration, rare archive photos, and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to celebrate the ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Story’.

Set amongst the dive bars and jazz jook joints of London’s Soho, we hear about the desperate hand-to-mouth finances of the early years and the frequent police raids. We hear how Ronnie's became neutral ground within rife gang territory and their scrapes with gangsters including the Krays who were rumoured to have taken Ronnie Scott “for a little drive”! Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively reimagined through tales of the club’s past visitors, from pop stars, film stars and politicians to comedians and royalty - but above all, the musicians…

Mixing classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s over its incredible history, alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, this is a unique evening celebrating one of the world's most famous venues, its music, and history.

HELL IS MURKY

In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted and wounded land.

Macbeth, returning from battle meets three witches bearing a strange and fateful prophecy that begins a chain of bloody and brutal events.

Driven by an insatiable desire to succeed, Macbeth sets out to become King of Scotland, by any means possible.

Spurred on by his power-hungry wife, he is consumed by a great darkness… with violence and tyranny inflicted upon everything and everyone who stands in his way. But will his sanity remain intact, or will he pay the ultimate price for his destructive actions?

Don’t miss this powerful and chilling adaptation of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, which lays bare the human cost of unchecked ambition.

Post-Show Q&A - Thu 26 Feb, 10.15am

ACCESS SHOWS:

Audio Described - Sat 14 Feb, 2pm (Touch Tour, 12.30pm) - Audio Describer Jill Quarmby
Relaxed - Tue 17 Feb, 7.30pm & Wed 25 Feb, 10.15am
BSL Interpreted -Tue 24 Feb, 7.30pm
Captioned (Open) - Tue 24 Feb, 7.30pm

Recommended Age: 13+

Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them?

THIS SHOW IS THAT THOUGHT.

In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird on reflection.

Sara Pascoe is a comedian and her children don’t sleep and her kitchen won’t clean itself and her husband “doesn’t want to be in it”.

As seen and heard on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Sewing Bee, Last One Laughing UK, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock the Week and co-host of Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club podcast.

Recommended Age: 14+
Content warnings: Includes strong language

A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. S**t.

She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand new, mythical, mystical ‘coper.’ OR NOT. She gets cancelled, she gets touched and she gets a dolphin-based epiphany all in one show. The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days from Edinburgh Best Show Award Nominee.

You’ve seen Jess on BBC’s QI, Live at the Apollo, Celebrity University Challenge and Richard Osman’s House of Games. From Travel Man on C4 and World’s Most Dangerous Roads on Dave. You know her from her two BBC R4 series of Sturdy Girl Club plus podcasts The Guilty Feminist and Hoovering. And, of course, from new mighty smash hit Gladiator’s fan-podcast Contender Ready which Jess co-hosts with Olympic weightlifting superstar, Emily Campbell.

Age Guidance: 14+ (strong language)