Theatre in Hull

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19–21 Nov

Time Flies

The Chameleon Players perform six short, witty one-act plays by David Ives at Blank Canvas, a sober venue at Princes Quay.

27 Nov – 3 Jan

The Wind in the Willows

Mark Powell's stage adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic, with new music by John Biddle, as a festive family favourite for audiences of all ages.

4 Dec

Christmas Adult Panto

Annual adult Christmas pantomime by Hysteric'ull at The Comedy Lounge, with a new show each year.

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10–31 Dec

The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

Crossroads Pantomimes festive family pantomime set in Hull's maritime heritage, with Brendan Cole as Captain Hook, Jennie Dale as the Magical Mermaid and Phil Walker as Smee.

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18 Dec

Middle Child Panto: A Christmas Carol

Hull pantomime company Middle Child Panto stages A Christmas Carol in Victorian Hull, with a family show and a late-night version for 18s and over.

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19 Dec

Middle Child Panto: A Christmas Carol

Late-night rock'n'roll panto of A Christmas Carol by Middle Child Theatre, with adult-only jokes and no one under 18 admitted.

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27 Dec

Middle Child Panto: A Christmas Carol

Family rock'n'roll pantomime of A Christmas Carol by Hull company Middle Child Theatre, with live music and BSL interpretation.

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28 Jan – 13 Feb

Spiders

Debut play by Hull-born writer Martha Godber, a coming-of-age story about female friendship inspired by her father's Hull nightclub Spiders.

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4–5 Feb

A Shoddy Detective and the Art of Deception

Comedy whodunnit in which a bumbling detective and his nemesis interrogate a manor's gallery of suspects to solve the crime of the century.

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25 Feb – 20 Mar

Breaking Mum

Baby-friendly, relaxed, audio-described and captioned with BSL family drama at Hull Truck Theatre.

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4 Mar

A Simply Beastly Murder

Drama play 'A Simply Beastly Murder' at the Godber Studio of Hull Truck Theatre.

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12–13 Mar

Everyone Dies

Drama play 'Everyone Dies' at the Godber Studio in Hull Truck Theatre.

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19–20 Mar

Ghost Train

Drama play 'Ghost Train' at the Godber Studio of Hull Truck Theatre.

7–24 Apr

Romeo & Juliet

Hull Truck Theatre's production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, with a Pay What You Can performance on 7 April and several accessible shows.

9–10 Apr

My Name is Rachel Corrie

Caryl Churchill's play 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' at the Godber Studio in Hull Truck Theatre.

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20–24 Apr

Paranormal Activity

Punchdrunk director Felix Barrett's chilling ghost story, inspired by the film series, comes to Hull New Theatre on its UK and Ireland tour.

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24 Apr

Murder Trial Tonight V - A Death in the Family

Immersive courtroom show in which the audience sits as the jury and casts a live verdict on a true murder case.

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26 Apr

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Drama play Black Is The Color Of My Voice at Hull Truck Theatre.

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27 Apr – 1 May

One Punch

Drama play One Punch at the Godber Studio in Hull Truck Theatre.

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1 May

Michael Starring Ben

Michael Jackson tribute show in which Ben Bowman, the UK's Michael Jackson tribute star, recreates the King of Pop's iconic dance routines with a live band.

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4–8 May

Crime and Punishment

Drama play 'Crime and Punishment' at Stage 1, Hull Truck Theatre.

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12 May

The BBC's First Homosexual

Drama 'The BBC's First Homosexual' at Hull Truck Theatre.

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15 May

Dr Jekyll vs Mr Hyde

Drama Dr Jekyll vs Mr Hyde staged at the Godber Studio of Hull Truck Theatre.

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29 May

Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel

A live children's tribute to Ms Rachel with singing, dancing, puppets, characters and educational moments.

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14 Nov

The Night Sky Show: A Sky Full of Hope

Theatrical astronomy show in which astronomer Adrian West (VirtualAstro) blends science fiction and science fact with big-screen visual effects to explore the constellations.