Guided tour behind the scenes of Hull City Hall, with the historic 1911 organ, the domed Mortimer Suite and backstage areas.
Hull City Hall is opening its doors for a venue tour on Saturday 28 November, taking you behind the scenes of one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Most of us only ever see the place from the stalls, but this is a guided walk through the parts of the building that usually stay closed to the public.
One of the main draws is the organ, one of the largest working organs in the country. It was installed by Forster and Andrews in 1911, and the story goes that it's entertained both Queen Elizabeth and King George VI over the years. You'll also see the Mortimer Suite, with its domed ceiling, and get a look at the backstage areas that the performers use before they go on. The tour finishes with a walk up the red carpet and into the Main Hall itself.
It's worth remembering what the building is. Hull City Hall, in Queen Victoria Square, is a civic building designed in the Baroque style by Hull's own Joseph Hirst. It hosts a wide range of arts events, from big-name comedians to classical musicals, and it's also hired out for meetings and weddings. This tour lets you see the side of it that doesn't usually get a mention in the programme.
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The tour starts at 12:30 on Saturday 28 November, and tickets are £15 for general admission.
