Hull Truck Theatre brochure Jan-Jul 2016

SEASON BROCHURE JANUARY - JULY 2016

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WELCOME TO OUR SPRING/ SUMMER SEASON My vision is for our theatre to be a vibrant, cultural hub and that means presenting work that is accessible to all members of our community.

I work closely with colleagues at the theatre to ensure we include a balance that both responds to the remarkable stories of Hull’s people and places and widens our horizons to embrace compelling and relevant stories from further afield.

As well as continuing to present our own productions with a Northern Voice and welcoming established partners like Northern Broadsides and Hull Jazz Festival, we’ve introduced new strands of programming, such as live streaming cultural performances and events from around the world and Thank Truck It’s Friday music nights.

I hope you find lots to look forward to in the following pages and, for those of you who want to get closer to the work we do, I can recommend our Grow Festival (pages 24-25),or our series of Discover events (page 34).

See you soon,

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Mark Babych Artistic Director

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HULL TRUCK SCREEN

In the summer of 2015 we installed a state of the art screen and sound system in the Studio Theatre and have been streaming live broadcasts in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Opera Australia and, from 29 November, the new Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company. These screenings run alongside our season in partnership with Hull Independent Cinema and have proved very popular. See page 33 and book early to avoid disappointment!

HULL UK CITY OF CULTURE 2017 We are working closely with the team at City of Culture and, without giving anything away, we can promise a year of theatre beyond anything we’ve done before. The projects and partnerships we’re planning all convey the message that this is Hull’s moment to stand up and be noticed.

This work isn’t just going to happen on the stages - we’re joining forces with other arts organisations across the city to reach new audiences and engage people of all ages, from all communities.

GROW FESTIVAL 2016

Our annual Grow Festival continues to go from strength to strength and we work throughout the year to support and develop artists of all ages and in all stages of their career. This year we are launching Be Our Guest – welcoming artists to be resident with us for an extended period of time in order to develop new work. Turn to pages 24-25 to find out how you can get involved, or be the first to witness the theatre of the future.

3 SHOWS FOR £30

THANK TRUCK IT’S FRIDAY What better way to celebrate the end of the working week than with great music, food and drink? TTIF features a series of musicians at the top of their game who take inspiration from across the world.

Whether it’s 21st century folk forged in Hull, Brazilian beats or the spirit of legend Johnny Cash, it promises to be a good night out at an affordable price.

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DRAMA DEAL

Great plays at a great price. Each season we select plays to be part of our Drama Deal and this summer there’s a wonderful mix of comedy, new writing, classic and award-winning contemporary drama. Why not use the Drama Deal to experiment and try something new?

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3 SHOWS FOR £30

“I was attracted to the mix of farcical elements and deep, emotional storylines in this play. The eccentric but lovable characters make for a hilarious and touching night out at the theatre.”

Artistic Director - Mark Babych

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TICKETS Tue – Fri £15.50, Sat £18, Mat £12 Conc. £3 off (excl. mat.)

Group rate available ASK ABOUT OUR VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL

DINNER & A SHOW £23 TUE – FRI, £25 SAT INCLUDES MAIN COURSE, TICKET, PROGRAMME & PARKING

RELATED EVENT Discover Day: Sat 27 FEB Post-Show Q&A: Wed 24 FEB See page 34

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: THUR 25 FEB, 7.30pm

FEBRUARY/MARCH

DRAMA

THUR 11 FEB - SAT 5 MAR, 7.30pm

LOCAL SOCIETIES

PAY WHAT YOU CAN: 11 FEB, 7.30pm SAT MATS: 20, 27 FEB & 5 MAR, 2pm WED MAT: 2 MAR, 2pm

MUSIC

MUSICAL

HULL TRUCK THEATRE AND OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON PRESENT

YOUTH THEATRE

MARTHA, JOSIE AND THE CHINESE ELVIS

FAMILY

COMEDY

DANCE

BY CHARLOTTE JONES DIRECTED BY MARK BABYCH In a suburban semi on a cold winter’s evening, a collection of family, friends and acquaintances gather to celebrate a birthday. There’s Josie, the ageing dominatrix conducting business from her living room and in no mood to celebrate; her daughter Brenda-Marie with a wisdom beyond her years; Martha – Josie’s devout Irish cleaner who’s none the wiser and happy to keep it that way; and, of course, Lionel – Josie’s most loyal client with a heart of gold and a secret yearning to wear ladies dresses.

But no party would be complete without entertainment, and for once Josie has the night off. Elvis impersonator Timothy Wong has entered the building and only the arrival of a very unexpected guest could upstage the King himself.

Heartfelt, poignant and funny in equal measure, Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis captures the glimmer of promise and potential that lies in all of us - shining a spotlight on the opportunities that are out there, if only we choose to take them.

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MAY

TUE 3 – SAT 14, 7.30pm SAT MATS: 7, 14, 2pm WED MAT: 11, 2pm

HULL TRUCK THEATRE, BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE AND WATFORD PALACE THEATRE PRESENT

BY TOM WELLS DIRECTED BY TESSA WALKER WORLD PREMIÈRE PRODUCTION A not-so-holy story of hope, coming together and finding your feet when your world is turned upside down.

Winnie’s no ordinary nun. A swearing, smoking, Guinness fan, who loves a sing-song with Stephen, she lives life to the fullest. But she’s got a secret. Stephen’s lost his job – and lost his way. Finding solace in music, he knows he must start again…but how? Ballsy and outspoken, teenager Kayleigh is in charge of her life. No one tells her what to do. However, a mind-blowing discovery leads her to Winnie and Stephen and together they start a journey that will transform their lives forever.

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Surprising, poignant and heart-warmingly funny, Folk is a new play by award-winning Hull playwright Tom Wells (Critics Circle Most Promising Playwright 2011), whose previous work includes The Kitchen Sink (winner of the George Devine Award 2012) and the smash-hit Jumpers For Goalposts.

MUSIC

MUSICAL

YOUTH THEATRE

FAMILY

RELATED EVENT Post-Show Q&A: WED 11 MAY See page 34

COMEDY

DANCE

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Group rate available

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'Wells has that rare gift of being able to capture the goodness that resides amongst people with an unforced warmth and a highly observant ear and eye for comedy’ THE TELEGRAPH ON JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS

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3 SHOWS FOR £30

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TICKETS Tue – Fri £15.50, Sat £18, Mat £12 Conc. £3 off (excl. mat.)

Group rate available

DINNER & A SHOW £23 TUE – FRI, £25 SAT INCLUDES MAIN COURSE, TICKET, PROGRAMME & PARKING

RELATED EVENT Discover Day: SAT 25 JUNE Post-Show Q&A: WED 29 JUNE See page 34

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: THUR 30 JUNE, 7.30pm

DRAMA

JUNE /JULY

THUR 16 JUN - SAT 9 JUL, 7.30pm

LOCAL SOCIETIES

PAY WHAT YOU CAN: 16 JUN, 7.30pm

SAT MATS: 18 & 25 JUN, 2 & 9 JUL, 2pm WED MAT: 6 JUL, 2pm

HULL TRUCK THEATRE PRESENTS

MUSICAL

EDUCATING RITA

YOUTH THEATRE

FAMILY

BY WILLY RUSSELL DIRECTED BY MARK BABYCH

COMEDY

Rita is a twenty-something Liverpudlian hairdresser with a hunger for knowledge. Frank is her Open University tutor, a cynical failed poet who hides the whisky behind the Dickens.

Captivated by her honest and enthusiastic approach to Chekhov, Eliot and Lawrence, Frank finds his love of teaching returning, until Rita’s new-found independence leads her away from him and into cultural limbo.

DANCE

A British theatre classic, this hilarious comedy about the clash of two sections of society is as relevant today as when it was originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1980. The play won the Society of West End Theatres award for Best Comedy and Best Play and the film version, starring Julie Walters and Michael Caine, was Oscar-nominated and won three BAFTAs.

'simply a marvellous play, painfully funny and passionately serious’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

“This is a thrilling, intimate play that deals with universal themes about society, education and the joy of self-discovery.”

Artistic Director - Mark Babych

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JANUARY

WED 20 - SAT 23, 7.30pm MAT: SAT 23, 2pm TICKETS £14 CONC. £12

PRESENTED BY PARK STREET PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE LYRICS BY TIM RICE AND MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

Our Junior Musical Theatre class take to the stage in a spectacular production that will leave you tapping your feet and singing some of the most iconic musical theatre songs of all time. The story is based on the 'coat of many colours' story of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis.

JANUARY FRI 22, 8pm TICKETS £6

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HILLBILLY TROUPE AND FRIENDS – JOURNEY INTO FOLK Hillbilly Troupe play folk music for the 21st century. Their sound is a rich melting pot of traditional, punk, skiffle, ska, Americana, indie and blues. The band was forged in the local singarounds and sessions of their home city of Hull and has evolved into one of the most dynamic and in demand folk acts in the country.

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TICKETS Tue – Fri £15.50, Sat £18, Mat £12 Conc. £3 off (excl. mat.)

DRAMA

JANUARY

TUES 26 - SAT 30, 7.30pm MAT: SAT 30, 2pm

LOCAL SOCIETIES

MUSIC

MR BUGG PRESENTS & THEATRE ROYAL BURY ST EDMUNDS WITH CAST, DONCASTER & NEW WOLSEY THEATRE, IPSWICH PRESENT

MUSICAL

YOUTH THEATRE

MISS NIGHTINGALE – THE MUSICAL

FAMILY

COMEDY

DANCE

BY MATTHEW BUGG Sex, scandal and showbiz 1940’s style. A saucy new star shines in the spotlight while two men struggle in the shadows.

In wartime people will do anything to survive and the biggest battle is to trust your heart.

The aristocracy rub shoulders with black market spivs, songwriters take to the streets and showgirls fight to change the world. But bootleg booze, blackmail and bombshells are a deadly combination. And some secrets are more explosive than The Blitz.

Audiences across Britain adore this fabulous, feel good tale of love, loss and hope performed by a multi-talented cast who not only act, dance and sing but also play all the instruments live on stage!

Miss Nightingale – The Musical cleverly combines comedy with drama to bring the gay glamour of WW2 London thrillingly to life. Don’t miss this smash-hit show on its final UK tour. You’ll laugh, cry and cheer for more!

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JANUARY WED 27, 8pm TICKETS £10 CONC. £8

FEBRUARY TUE 2, 8pm TICKETS £12 CONC. £10 UNDER 26s £6

AN ARC STOCKTON PRODUCTION

HULL DANCE PRESENTS

LEARNING HOW TO DIE

CEYDA TANC

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY LUCA RUTHERFORD

Ceyda Tanc has established an international reputation for developing exciting and dynamic contemporary dance with influence of traditional Turkish folk dance.

Co-commissioned by ARC and Ovalhouse This is a show about death. It’s not about being sad.

Or about grief. Or pity. This is a show about the actuality of dying and how an acceptance of mortality can drive a passion for life.

Learning How to Die might just change the way you live.

FEBRUARY WED 3, 7.30pm TICKETS £17

HAL CRUTTENDEN: STRAIGHT OUTTA CRUTTENDEN Host of Live At The Apollo and star of Radio 4, the great Hal is back ranting about the real evils of the modern world - over sharing on social media and the 5:2 diet.

The more he complains the funnier he gets. As seen on The Royal Variety Performance, The Great British Bake Off and Live At The Palladium.

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This triple bill comprises established company works inspired by wedding rituals and the Turkish proverb, ‘no road is long in good company’. It also includes a new piece specially choreographed for, and performed by, local professional dancers.

FEBRUARY THUR 4, 7.30pm TICKETS £15 CONC. £12

ANDA UNION Anda Union’s haunting harmonies and vibrant strings evoke the endless beauty of the Mongolian grasslands. Combining throat singing and long song with horse head fiddles and two stringed lutes they bring this powerful ancient music to life as never heard before, drawing on a repertoire that had all but disappeared during China’s recent tumultuous past.

DRAMA

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3 SHOWS FOR £30

DRAMA LOCAL SOCIETIES

MUSIC

FEBRUARY

THUR 18 – SAT 20, 8pm

MUSICAL

TICKETS £14 CONC.£12

YOUTH THEATRE

A GRAEAE THEATRE COMPANY & THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH CO-PRODUCTION

THE SOLID LIFE OF SUGAR WATER

BY JACK THORNE DIRECTED BY AMIT SHARMA

FAMILY

COMEDY

DANCE

“It’s not like riding a bike. Sex. It’s far more complicated.”

Phil and Alice are in love. Phil and Alice are healing wounds. Phil and Alice are desperate to communicate.

Candid, uninhibited and visceral, this new play from the award-winning Jack Thorne is an intimate, tender portrait of loss, hurt and recovery.

All performances include audio description and creative captioning.

Age recommendation 16+. Includes language of a strong and sexual nature.

Winner of the Accessible Theatre Award 2015 THE TIMES, THE GUARDIAN, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, THE STAGE, TIME OUT, BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

“I am proud to continue our relationship with Graeae – they are a true force for change, challenging preconceptions and placing disabled artists centre stage.”

Artistic Director - Mark Babych

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DRAMA LOCAL SOCIETIES

DRAMA

FEBRUARY

THUR 25 - SAT 27, 7pm TICKETS £8 CONC. £5

HULL TRUCK YOUTH THEATRE PRESENT A DOUBLE BILL DIRECTED BY TOM BELLERBY

MUSIC

MUSICAL

YOUTH THEATRE

FAMILY

COMEDY

DANCE

THE CIRCLE OF CHALK

BASED ON THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE

BY BERTOLT BRECHT, ADAPTED BY HENRY RABY

In the chaos of a city in revolution the deposed governor’s baby son is abandoned and found by a lowly servant. To protect the child she flees the city, meeting new dangers as she raises it as her own. Henry Raby uses the centuries old Chinese tale about a contested child’s future to explore contemporary issues such as displacement, family, poverty and justice.

MARCH WED 2 - SAT 12, 8pm PAY WHAT YOU CAN: WEDS 2 & 9 SAT MATS: 5 & 12, 2pm TICKETS £12 CONC. £10 MIDDLE CHILD THEATRE PRESENT

THE CASTLE BASED ON THE NOVEL BY FRANZ KAFKA ADAPTED BY HENRY RABY

After graduating from university K is delighted to be offered an internship working for a Castle in a remote village. However, upon his arrival K finds that not everything is as it seems. None of the village’s strange inhabitants have any record of his new position. Unable to leave K must attempt to gain entrance into the Castle to confront the sinister organisation who control the village and be able to move forward with his life.

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TEN STOREY LOVE SONG

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY RICHARD MILWARD ADAPTED BY LUKE BARNES WORLD PREMIÈRE PRODUCTION

Follow Bobby the Artist's rise to stardom and horrific drug psychosis, Johnnie's attempts to stop thieving and start pleasing Ellen in bed, and Alan, a forty-yearold trucker who spends a worrying amount of time in the grounds of a primary school.

A love song to a loveless Teesside, featuring Paris XY’s James Orvis, this is a ferocious slab of concrete prose, peppered with beauty and delivered with glorious abandon.

DRAMA

MARCH

TUE 8 – SAT 12, 7.30pm MAT: SAT 12, 2pm TICKETS Tue - Fri £15.50 Sat £18 Mat £12 Conc. £3 off (excl. mat.)

Group rate available

NORTHERN BROADSIDES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW VIC THEATRE, NEWCASTLE-UNDERLYME, PRESENT WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S

THE MERRY WIVES DIRECTED BY BARRIE RUTTER Sir John Falstaff is past-his-prime and skint!

Vain rogue that he is, he attempts, rather clumsily, to seduce a couple of well-to-do wives… but Mistress Page and Mistress Ford get wise to his plan and scheme to exact revenge with hilarious and unimaginable consequences.

If you like your Shakespeare light, funny and wickedly entertaining then look no further.

The Merry Wives is bursting at the seams with verbal fun, physical comedy and a bevy of cunningly colourful characters.

Northern Broadsides’ distinctive charisma and zest for performance squeezes every last ounce of comedy gold from this affectionately calamitous tale that will tickle your funny bone and poke a jovial finger in the eye of middle England.

RELATED EVENT Post-Show Q&A: WED 9 MAR

'Here is the true, beating heart of British theatre’ THE DAILY MAIL

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MARCH WED 16, 8pm TICKETS £12 CONC. £10

PUNCHING THE SKY

BY LIZI PATCH

’Being a mother is terrifying’ Punching The Sky is a personal response to the national media storm that followed when I dared to blog about my 11 year old son stumbling across some hardcore online pornography. A multi-media play with an original soundtrack, it delves into the democratic space of the internet and shines a light on the contradictory nature of our feelings about sex, censorship and parenthood.

Age recommendation 16+

MARCH THURS 17, 7.30pm TICKETS £13 CONC. £9

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND EXTRA DATE ADDED MON 23 MAY, 7.30pm

LUCY BEAUMONT: WE CAN TWERK IT OUT Following sell-out runs in London and the Edinburgh Fringe, Lucy Beaumont makes an eagerly anticipated return to her home turf with her Fosters Comedy Award nominated show We Can Twerk It Out. As seen on The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV) and As Yet Untitled (Dave) and as heard on To Hull and Back, Dilemma and Just A Minute (BBC Radio 4).

MARCH MON 21, 7.30pm

MARCH TUE 22 - WED 23, 7.30pm

TICKETS £18.50

TICKETS £15.50 CONC. £12.50

JENNY ECLAIR: HOW TO BE A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN (WITHOUT GOING INSANE).

Professional grumpy old woman, Splash survivor and amateur soup maker, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. She puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth.

Age recommendation 16+ 16

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THE THEATRE CHIPPING NORTON AND THE DUKES LANCASTER PRESENT

STONES IN HIS POCKETS A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew, looking for the ‘real’ Ireland for their latest schmaltzy blockbuster. A pair of extras, Charlie and Jake, watch with amazement, envy and delight as cultures clash, divas strop, and everyone fights over the last portion of lemon meringue pie.

'Richly funny' THE TELEGRAPH Age recommendation 12+

DRAMA

MARCH / APRIL 3 SHOWS FOR £30

HTT PRODUCTION

WED 30 - SAT 2, 7.30pm MAT: SAT 2, 2pm TICKETS £15

DRAMA LOCAL SOCIETIES

MUSIC

MUSICAL

YOUTH THEATRE

“60 mins of theatrical dynamite” Artistic Director Mark Babych

PRESENTED BY THE NORTHERN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS COMPOSED BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM

FAMILY

Largely considered Sondheim’s greatest work, this tale of love and revenge follows the sinister life of the ‘Demon Barber of Fleet Street’. When Sweeney returns to London as a convict from Australia seeking vengeance against those who separated him from his wife and child, he strikes up a relationship with the proprietor of the worst pie shop in London, the devious and desperate Mrs Lovett. Together they plot his revenge, stopping at nothing to achieve their bloody ends.

COMEDY

MARCH TUES 22 - THUR 24, 8pm TICKETS £14 CONC. £12 SHERMAN CYMRU PRESENTS

IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT

MARCH THUR 31, 8pm TICKETS £13.50

BY GARY OWEN DIRECTED BY RACHEL O'RIORDAN

“What gets me through is knowing I took this pain, and saved all of you from suffering the same.”

Effie’s life spirals through a mess of drink, drugs and drama every night, and a hangover worse than death the next day – till one night gives her the chance to be something more.

Inspired by the enduring Greek myth, Gary Owen’s powerful drama drives home the high price people pay for society’s shortcomings. Effie will break your heart.

Winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best New play 2015.

Contains strong language and themes of an adult nature.

ALUN COCHRANE: A SHOW WITH A MAN IN IT A man who has jokes. Jokes about manliness, womanliness, hobbies, ageing, fighting, perfume, beards, snoods, feminism, fundamentalism and hopefully some profound understanding about life itself.

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APRIL FRI 1 - SAT 2, 8pm

APRIL WED 6 - THUR 7, 8pm

TICKETS £12 CONC. £10

TICKETS £10 CONC. £8

FOLIO THEATRE PRESENTS

UNEARTHED

BY ALYS METCALF DIRECTED BY KIM PEARCE

The "heart-warming" (David Suchet, OBE) story of estranged siblings who, once torn apart by caring for their father in his illness, are brought back together through a series of hilarious tasks left for them in his will.

Developed in consultation with the Stroke Association and Carers Trust UK, Unearthed straddles the line between humour and heartbreak - shining a light on issues we can all relate to.

FRACKED OFF A CONFRONTATIONAL COMEDY

BY MARK BONES AND MIKE FOSTON DIRECTED BY NEAL COULMAN

It’s summer. As usual the birds are singing and the oil companies are fracking. Tonto and Panda are settling into a new Anti-Fracking protest site near Bishop Burton in East Yorkshire. When Annabelle and Janice turn up at the camp they have a huge impact on both lads - despite the attentions of the local police, a cunning reporter and an angry farmer.

APRIL THUR 7, 7.30pm

APRIL FRI 8, 8pm

TICKETS £15

TICKETS £6

JUSTIN MOORHOUSE – DESTINY CALLING Justin is back on the road making people laugh up and down the country. Fresh from the 15-date Manchester Arena Phoenix Nights LIVE reunion in aid of Comic Relief, he has recently appeared in the new series of Live at the Apollo and Coronation Street.

'He charms the pants off the crowd' SUNDAY TIMES

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BOSSA REVISTA Bossa Revista is a celebration of the legendary bossa nova music and a tribute to one of the world's greatest song writers, Antonio Carlos Jobim. Bossa nova was born in Brazil in the late '50s, as folk rhythms collided with the dynamic urban lifestyle of Rio. Lyn Acton leads the band with beautiful interpretations of the songs that seduced the world.

DRAMA

MUSIC

APRIL SAT 9, 7.30pm

HTT PRODUCTION

TICKETS £20

DRAMA

THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK

LOCAL SOCIETIES

MUSIC

MUSICAL

PERFORMED BY ELIO PACE AND HIS BAND

YOUTH THEATRE

Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel.

Featuring the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singer/songwriter and piano-player, Elio Pace and his magnificent 6-piece band.

FAMILY

COMEDY

DANCE

APRIL FRI 8, 7.30pm TICKETS £15.50 CONC. £12.50 NEWBURY PRODUCTIONS (UK) LTD PRESENTS

REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY® THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.

'Stupendous, anchorless joy' THE TIMES OF LONDON

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APRIL THUR 21 – SAT 23, 7pm

HTT PRODUCTION

TICKETS £8 CONC. £5

HULL TRUCK YOUTH THEATRE PRESENT A DOUBLE BILL DIRECTED BY TOM BELLERBY

DRAMA LOCAL SOCIETIES

MUSIC

MUSICAL

YOUTH THEATRE

MOBILE PHONE SHOW

FAMILY

COMEDY

BY JIM CARTWRIGHT

DANCE

APRIL TUE 12 – THUR 14, 7.30pm TICKETS £16 CONC. £14

PRODUCED BY THE ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY AND THE THEATRE ROYAL BURY ST EDMUNDS

INVINCIBLE

BY TORBEN BETTS DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER HARPER

Welcome to Hull Truck Theatre, please ensure that your mobile phone is switched ON for the duration of the performance – thank you.

Whether it be talking, texting, tweeting, posting or playing; mobile phones have changed the world. This show is a cacophony of communication told through comedy, drama, movement, music, ringtones, audience participation and twenty actors with their mobiles to hand.

From the company behind Three Men In A Boat comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy!

With the recession biting hard, Emily and Oliver have decided to downsize and shift their middle-class London lifestyle to a small town in the north of England. One night they open their doors and invite next door neighbours, Dawn and Alan into their home.

Over the course of a disastrous evening of olives, anchovies, Karl Marx and abstract art; class and culture collide where the consequences are as tragic as they are hilarious.

'Highly entertaining' THE TIMES

'a refreshing, Ayckbourn-style comedy' DAILY MAIL

RELATED EVENT Post-Show Q&A: WED 13 APR

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THE CHILDREN

BY EDWARD BOND

A group of young friends set off on a perilous journey provoked by the disastrous consequences of a family errand gone wrong. As they travel across a seemingly deserted landscape they come across a mysterious, injured stranger unable to explain who he is or how he arrived in his present state.

In this dark thriller the friends find themselves having to grow up and fight to stick together.

APRIL FRI 15, 7.30pm TICKETS £22

THE BLUES BAND An evening of stunning, soulful and expert rhythm and blues performances. Paul Jones and Tom McGuiness (both ex-Manfred Mann group members) Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher are favourites on the European Festival scene and in 2014 celebrated their eighth appearance at Glastonbury.

They set out originally to play pub gigs of their beloved blues music. Eighteen albums later, they are still going strong. If you are expecting a set play list, there isn't one!

APRIL SAT 16, 7.30pm TICKETS £21

J-NIGHT PRESENTS

RUBY TURNER BAND

Ruby Turner is a national and international treasure and lead vocalist in Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. This concert will see her perform her own songs with her incredible live band. Soul, Gospel, and R&B – Ruby Turner is truly the genuine article.

'Blessed with a voice that can breathe life and meaning into any song, whether it be a passionate ballad or a fast groove’ THE GUARDIAN

APRIL WED 20, 7.30pm TICKETS £12 CONC. £10, UNDER 26s £6 HULL DANCE PRESENTS

JV2 2016 With the mission to develop, encourage and cultivate young talent and young audiences, Jasmin Vardimon Company has formed JV2, delivering a Professional Development Certificate. This breathtaking evening of dance, including In between by Jasmin Vardimon, alongside works by AΦE and Vinicius Salles is performed by 16 international young dancers all hand-picked by Artistic Director Jasmin Vardimon.

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APRIL FRI 22 – SAT 23, 7.30pm FRI £15.50 SAT £18 CONC. £3 off AN UP IN ARMS AND ORANGE TREE THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION, IN ASSOCIATION WITH READING REP

GERMAN SKERRIES

BY ROBERT HOLMAN

It’s 1977, and Martin, Jack, Michael and Carol are staring out into the future. Around a popular birdwatching spot overlooking the mouth of the Tees, their lives intertwine to create an uplifting portrait of hope and vulnerability.

German Skerries fills the stage with the meetings and departures that make us human. The first major revival of this richly resonant, award winning drama.

APRIL TUE 26 – SAT 30, 7.30pm MAT: SAT 30, 2pm TICKETS £14 CONC. £12

PRESENTED BY HESSLE THEATRE COMPANY MUSIC & LYRICS BY HOWARD GOODALL BOOK BY MELVYN BRAGG

Based on Melvyn Bragg’s stirring novel, The Hired Man is the epic musical love story of a young farming couple struggling to raise a family and survive the tragedies of the Great War. Howard Goodall’s superb score teams with raw emotion and won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Musical in the West End.

APRIL WED 27, 8pm TICKETS £13

ROB AUTON: THE WATER SHOW The Water Show is a show about water. The Water Show is suitable for anybody who has seen, heard, touched or tasted water. Having explored the colour yellow in 2012's The Yellow Show, the sky in 2013's The Sky Show, faces in 2014's The Face Show, Rob now turns his attention to water.

'Charming, eccentric and uplifting, Auton is a talent to watch' INDEPENDENT 22

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J-NIGHT PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

PAN JUMBY

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Trinidadian calypsonian Dudley Nesbitt, an unflagging advocate for the culture of the steel pan, leads a blend of modern calypso, Caribbean rhythms, Rumba and Cha Cha, channelled through the versatile vocabulary of jazz.

This is music to lift the spirits!

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Support by Lyn Acton & Audrey Okyere-Fosu Jazz Refix featuring Scott Langthorpe and Kev Moss (Endoflevelbaddie) and Dave Gawthorpe and Mark Knight (Bossa Revista).

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MAY TUES 10 - SAT 14, 8pm MAT: SAT 14, 2.30pm TICKETS £12 CONC. £10 BUY 10 GET 11TH FREE HULL PLAYGOERS’ SOCIETY PRESENTS

CYRANO DE BERGERAC

BY EDMOND ROSTAND, TRANSLATED BY RANJIT BOLT

An imaginative new production of the classic comedy, telling the heartbreaking tale of Cyrano de Bergerac; soldier, poet and wit.

Cyrano is madly in love with Roxane, but something stands in the way of his happiness - handsome young Christian the object of Roxane’s affections. There’s also the slight problem of Cyrano’s oversized ‘olfactory organ’...!

MAY THUR 19 – FRI 20, 8pm TICKETS £12 CONC. £10 2MAGPIES THEATRE PRESENTS

VENTOUX Ventoux is the most fearsome mountain encountered on the Tour de France. It is also the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani, whose drug-fuelled race back in 2000 was the greatest the world of cycling had ever seen.

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WED 25 – SUN 29 MAY 2016 THE GROW FESTIVAL PROGRAMME WILL INCLUDE • Professional Development workshops; both creative and organisational • First Time Out; platforms for presenting work for the first time • Showcases; programmed work in the Studio Theatre

GROW IS HULL TRUCK THEATRE’S ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR ARTISTS OF ANY AGE AT ANY STAGE IN THEIR CAREER. Includes: • Be Our Guest: residencies for the development of new work

• CPD workshops throughout the year: Find Your Funny with Spymonkey – Sat 30 Jan, £25

Full festival programme to follow, for more information visit www.hulltruck.co.uk/grow

Your Life in Theatre with Chris Grady – Sat 12 Mar, £15 Your Business in Theatre with Chris Grady – Sat 12 Mar, £15 (or book both for £25)

• Supported Artist Scheme: bespoke Thank you to our Grow partners: Frantic Assembly, Graeae Theatre Company & 24Spymonkey.

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MAY WED 25 • 8pm Tickets £10 CONC. £8 AN ARC STOCKTON PRODUCTION

GOING VIRAL WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY DANIEL BYE DIRECTED BY DICK BONHAM

An aeroplane flies from Uganda to England.

Everyone on board is weeping.

Everyone except you.

On the ground, the weeping spreads. Is it a strange new disease? An outbreak of hysteria? Or has the world become genuinely sad?

In this uncanny, high-definition world we are all more connected, more vulnerable, and more human - but not equally so.

SEE 2 GROW SHOWS FOR

£15

MAY THUR 26 • 8pm Tickets £10 CONC. £8

GET YOURSELF TOGETHER WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY JOSH COATES DIRECTED BY ANNA RYDER

Is it my fault I’m like this? Is it my fault I’m angry?

One Christmas, Josh was diagnosed with depression, then hit by a car. The following year he was on Job Seekers, balancing his sanity and gift buying. A show about being ill and being fit for work. A show that explores the line between clinical and political.

MAY FRI 27 • 8pm Tickets £10 CONC. £8

SOME PEOPLE HAVE TOO MANY LEGS WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY JACKIE HAGAN DIRECTED BY RIKKI BEADLE-BLAIR

“Jackie, now you’ve had your leg off you could be a Paralympian!”

“Yeah, just as much as you could be an Olympian, I’m gonna carry on being me...”

Jackie Hagan spent the summer of 2013 in hospital. It was a boot-camp in coping and seeing the humour in the dark places. She lost a leg, fell in love and made best friends with a narky old woman called Edna.

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DANCE

“Britain’s hottest young acrobats, performing heroic, physical circus feats. Their ability and energy is breath-taking. Don’t miss their first visit to the theatre.”

Artistic Director - Mark Babych

MAY THUR 26 - SAT 28, 7.30pm

TICKETS £15 CONC. £13

BARELY METHODICAL TROUPE PRESENT

KIN Britain’s hottest young acrobats Barely Methodical Troupe blasted onto the UK circus scene in 2014 with their debut show Bromance, winning awards and selling out shows nationally and internationally.

Combining exceptional acrobatic skills with contemporary dance, parkour, bboying and tricking, BMT explore ideas with wit and humour. Falling and catching, trust and balance, tumbling and flying are the stock and trade of the circus performer and BMT use this physicality as ways of exploring the human condition.

'Bromance is real coup for British circus - watchable, wry and utterly winning… they are its next big thing'. WHAT’S ON STAGE

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JUNE WED 1, 3pm

JUNE FRI 3, 7.30pm

TICKETS £16 CHILDREN £11 2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN £47 1 ADULT & 2 CHILDREN £34

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RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 5+

A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film.

Introduced by a live host who will guide you through this interactive screening by showing you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of the Singalonga Princesses.

Watch as we bring the film to life and help you experience this movie in a whole new light.

So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-aLong-a FROZEN where YOU the audience are the stars.

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From the heart of Northumberland, Alistair Anderson’s exciting new line-up conjures the spirit of the landscape with music. Alistair’s own tunes rub shoulders with those of the Northumbrian shepherds who inspired him, alongside old tunes passed through many generations. Sarah Hayes’ carefully chosen songs bring a different dimension and the whole is underpinned by arrangements that make the music soar.

JUNE SAT 4, 7.30pm TICKETS £18

MARK WATSON: I'M NOT HERE A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age. But with an enormous number of jokes, luckily, as well as Watson’s customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of other fun.

In short: if you like comedy, but you don’t come and see this, you’re acting very oddly.

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JUNE SAT 4, 12pm & 2.30pm TICKETS £8 CONC. £6

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FROGS AND SNAILS AND TEDDY BEAR TALES It’s bear’s birthday tomorrow. His head is full of excitement. How will he ever get to sleep? Bedtime stories, of course, weaving together tales of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Down in the shed at the bottom of the garden, someone is busy writing. . .

The play unfolds amidst the snow-white sheets and the odd socks of an everyday wash.

Children are invited to bring a teddy bear to share the performance. No extra charge for bears!

JUNE FRI 10, 8pm TICKETS £12 FOR AGES 3-7

IAIN STIRLING: TOUCHY FEELY

Triple BAFTA award nominated Iain Stirling is back following 4 successive sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A show about post-referendum Scotland and that time he annoyed the armed forces!

TV Credits include; Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3), Love Island (ITV), Fake Reaction and Safe Word (ITV2), Sweat The Small Stuff (BBC Three) Drunk History (Comedy Central) The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC), The Now Show, Dilemma (Radio 4) and The Josh Widdicombe Show (XFM).

'A very bright, peppy prospect’ THE INDEPENDENT

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'One of Scotland’s hottest newcomers’ THE SCOTSMAN

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JUNE SAT 11, 7.30pm TICKETS £15 CONC. £13

JULY FRI 8, 8pm TICKETS £6

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TWO PIANOS PERFORMED BY DAVID BARTON & AL KILVO

Are you ready to rock & roll like it’s the 1950’s again? Two Pianos will take you back in time to celebrate the magnificent ‘’Sun Studios’’ era, performing classic hits from Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis, Chuck Berry and many more.

Your evening will kick of to a rockin’ start as two of the UK’s finest and charismatic rock & roll pianists, David Barton & Al Kilvo, each individually perform, along with a five piece band, a score of hits including Whole Lotta Shakin, Never Can Tell, Blue Suede Shoes, Great Balls Of Fire, Oh Boy, Blue Berry Hill, plus many more! The evening will progress into a climatic and energetic piano duel between the two pianists, resolving into a memorable night of foot stomping rock & roll!

'Two Pianos Rock’ JERRY LEE LEWIS

KEEP IT CASH ACOUSTIC Fronted by Dave Burnham – the internationally acclaimed voice of Johnny Cash - think of the energy and spirit of a Johnny Cash concert with a bluegrass twist!

Taking you from the humble gospel beginnings of Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two, right through to the final and emotional American Recordings.

This show is not to be missed by Cash fans and live music fans alike.

JULY TUE 12 – SAT 16, 7.30pm MAT: SAT 16, 2pm TICKETS £14 CONC. £12

PRESENTED BY HESSLE THEATRE COMPANY MUSIC & LYRICS BY ROBERT LOPEZ & JEFF MARKS BOOK BY JEFF WHITTY

Meet the residents of Avenue Q; all looking for purpose, friendship… and SEX! Winner of 3 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is hilarious, touching and filthy. This smash hit musical is like ‘Sesame Street’… just don’t bring the kids! Contains full puppet NUDITY! Age recommendation 16+

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JULY THUR 21 – SUN 24

HULL JAZZ FESTIVAL 24TH SUMMER EDITION J-NIGHT PRESENTS

FRIDAY 22 JULY, 7.30pm TICKETS £18.50 UNDER 26s £6

YOLANDA BROWN REGGAE LOVE SONGS A crowd favourite at Freedom Festival 2015, join double MOBO Award winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown on an infectious journey of Reggae rhythms from the Caribbean. A wonderful mix of genres, touching on Jazz, Soul and Reggae, from one of the UK’s most exciting, in-demand live performers.

As well as performing across the world in her own right, YolanDa has collaborated with artists such as Mica Paris, Omar and Julian Marley and toured with The Temptations and Errol Brown.

THURSDAY 21 JULY, 8pm TICKETS £15 UNDER 26s £6

MINIMA: NOSFERATU A LIVE SYMPHONY OF HORROR Nosferatu is one of the silent era’s masterpieces. Its eerie, Gothic feel set the template for horror films that followed. Darkly humorous and tender too - this is a story of yearning and the search for fulfilment.

Minima have specialised in silent film accompaniment since 2006. With Nosferatu, the four-piece (drums, bass, guitar and cello), tease out the film’s grim humour, immersing the audience in a nightmare world.

FESTIVAL SAVER : SEE 3 SHOWS FOR THE PRICE OF 2 (CHEAPEST FREE) SATURDAY SAVER: SEE ALL 3 SATURDAY SHOWS FOR £30

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SATURDAY 23 JULY, 3pm TICKETS £12.50

SATURDAY 23 JULY, 8.30pm TICKETS £18.50 UNDER 26s £6

JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET

HELEN WATSON WITH SNAKE DAVIS One of the country’s premier jazz-blues singers presents an intimate set of great rhythm and blues, jazz and soul standards especially for Hull Jazz Festival, accompanied by Snake Davis, one of the UK’s finest sax players.

JTQ’s back! Since being championed by John Peel way back in 1986, the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendary gigs at home and abroad, they’ve become the byword for distinguished British creativity. The internationally acclaimed titans of funk will work through their back catalogue, with hits such as Starsky and Hutch, Blow Up and Mission Impossible.

Helen Watson is a unique performer whose versatile voice and idiosyncratic songs blur the boundaries between blues, soul, jazz and folk.

SATURDAY 23 JULY, 6pm TICKETS £15 UNDER 26s £6

“James Taylor is the best Hammond player this side of the Atlantic”

JEAN TOUSSAINT YOUNG LIONS

SUNDAY 24 JULY, 12.30pm

CRAIG CHARLES

JAZZ BRUNCH TICKETS £6 (DOES NOT INCLUDE FOOD, NON-DINERS WELCOME)

MANJULA Jean Toussaint, Mark Kavuma, Ashley Henry, Daniel Casimir, Femi Koleoso Roots and Herbs: The Blakey Project Saxophonist Jean Toussaint has brought together some of Britain’s leading jazz musicians in an exciting new project to commemorate the life of the late, great Art Blakey 25 years after his passing. Borrowed from the Messengers’ Blue Note record of the same name, Roots and Herbs “The Blakey Project” explores the music of the legendary bandleader and some of his illustrious Messengers.

Manjula (meaning melodious) delves deep into rhythms and melodies from Portuguese, African, Latin jazz and Indian cultures to create a beautiful, experimental fusion of global sounds, led by Vanessa Rani Chutturghoon’s enchanting voice.

Delicious brunch menu available from 12 noon – 2.30pm.

Advance table booking required on 01482 323638.

“Art used to say "it doesn't matter how complex you want to play as long as you swing and play from the heart", then he'd cite the great John Coltrane as an example".

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JULY THUR 28 – SAT 30, 7.30pm MAT: SAT 30, 2pm TICKETS £8 CONC.£5 ACT III PRESENT

WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE? Join the cast of Act III as they attempt to broadcast to the nation without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Performed as a ‘live radio show’ with real stories from Hull’s past and present, and more than a dash of surreal comedy.

Made in Hull, distilled in Drypool and bottled in Bransholme, Act III’s new show tells the city’s stories in surprising ways.

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SPECIAL EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FERENS ART GALLERY

FEBRUARY WED 3, 7pm

HULL TRUCK SCREEN SCREENING THE BEST ART AND INDEPENDENT CINEMA FROM AROUND THE WORLD

FLORENCE AND THE UFFIZI GALLERY

In the summer of 2015 we installed a state of the art screen and sound system in the Studio Theatre and have been streaming live broadcasts in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, Opera Australia and, from 29 November, the new Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company. These screenings run alongside our season in partnership with Hull Independent Cinema and have proved very popular – book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

Join us for a unique event – a short talk about the conservation of the Ferens’ Christ between Saints Paul and Peter

by Sienese artist Pietro Lorenzetti, followed by a streamed tour of the famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence featuring Renaissance art by Italian masters Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and more.

JANUARY, THUR 7 , 7pm

MARCH SUN 6 , 3pm

THE WINTER’S TALE

AS YOU LIKE IT ENCORE

TICKETS £17/£15

KBTC:

TICKETS £14 / £12

NTLIVE:

TICKETS £14/£12

JANUARY TUES 26 , 7pm HIC FILM:

JUNE WED 8, 7pm

TICKETS £6 / HIC MEMBERS £5

HAMLET

DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL

JANUARY THUR 28 , 7pm

RSC LIVE:

TICKETS £14/£12

NTLIVE:

JULY THUR 7, 7pm

TICKETS £14/£12

ROMEO & JULIET

LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES

KBTC:

TICKETS £14/£12

FEBRUARY TUE 16 , 7pm HIC FILM:

NINA FOREVER TICKETS £6 / HIC MEMBERS £5

Further dates and titles to be announced soon – check www.hulltruck.co.uk for more info and sign up to the mailing list. hulltruck.co.uk

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DISCOVER DON’T JUST SEE A PLAY, DISCOVER IT.

Get closer to our work through Discover events that run alongside our in house and visiting productions.

A great opportunity to learn more about how a play comes to life or to pose your questions to the cast and creative teams.

Discover Days Saturday 27 February - Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Saturday 25 June - Educating Rita 10.30am – 12.30pm Ticket £15 (includes Discover Day workshop and matinee ticket) Join Artistic Director Mark Babych and the cast for an informal workshop and exploration of the play and its process to the stage. From research and context to rehearsal methods, script development and characterisation, this is a chance to see and discuss how a production comes to life.

Continue the conversation with a Q&A after the matinee.

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Post-Show Q&As These FREE 30 minute sessions are your chance to put questions to artists throughout the season and learn about a particular production. Great for theatre lovers and students. Simply stay in your seat after the show!

Wed 24 February - Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Wed 9 March – The Merry Wives Wed 13 April – Invincible Wed 11 May – Folk Wed 29 June – Educating Rita

Book at the Box Office 01482 323638 www.hulltruck.co.uk

TAKING PART Hull Truck Theatre’s Engagement and Learning Department work with individuals, groups and schools across our community. There are loads of ways for you to take part and join in – for more information about activities visit www.hulltruck.co.uk or email engagement@hulltruck.co.uk.

Hull Truck Youth Theatre – theatre makers group for young people aged 8 – 21.

From £25 - £45 per term

Act III – theatre makers group for the over 55s. £40 per 10-week term

Work experience – opportunities for young people aged 14 and above who are interested in developing a career in the creative industries.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES – AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS INCLUDES: • Schools Partnership Scheme,

a year-long relationship with the theatre

• Curriculum-based workshops

and e-resources

• RSC Dream Team 2016 Adult

Actors with Learning Disabilities – weekly workshops for adults with learning disabilities.

WE RUN TARGETED OUTREACH PROJECTS FUNDED BY CHILDREN IN NEED.

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THEATRE HIRE, EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY A venue with a difference, this vibrant and creative centre at the heart of Hull is perfect for conferences, meetings, training sessions, socials, exhibitions and private hire. Our flexible range of rooms can accommodate between 8 - 429 delegates.

Hull Truck Theatre is conveniently located on Ferensway, a two-minute walk from Paragon Rail and Bus Interchange and next door to the Holiday Inn Express and St Stephens multi-storey car park.

Our in-house team can provide all of your event needs, including offering a bespoke catering service or a choice of set buffet menus. We can also create packages that include tickets to see one of our fantastic productions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.HULLTRUCK.CO.UK, OR CONTACT OUR EVENTS TEAM ON 01482 488294 OR EMAIL EVENTS@HULLTRUCK.CO.UK

Pop in for a speciality coffee and homemade cake, lunchtime light bite or pre-theatre meal.

FOOD SO GOOD YOU WILL ALWAYS WANT AN ENCORE OPEN MON-SAT FROM 10AM For more information see www.hulltruck.co.uk To reserve a table call 01482 488212

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE Hull Truck Theatre isn’t just a theatre, it’s a vital creative resource for the city, the region and the nation. Through our work with schools and with the community, we help to raise aspirations and give life-changing creative opportunities to thousands of young people, disabled groups and adult. As a registered charity, we rely on additional donations to continue with our work in our communities.

SUPPORT US

There are 5 easy ways to support your theatre: 1. Make a donation online, in person or by calling the Box Office.

2. Monthly gifts allow us to be sustainable and plan long term. These can be set up by calling the Box Office.

3. Name a Star on our Star Wall. Large stars can be engraved for a donation of £250, or a smaller star for £150.

4. Take a Seat – mark your support or create a unique gift by naming a seat in our auditorium for a donation of £200.

5. Leave a lasting legacy in your will.

We also offer corporate support packages and specific campaigns such as Give The Gift of Theatre and Give to Grow.

For more information on any of our support and donation options please contact development@hulltruck.co.uk / 01482 323638.

Official Suppliers

Hull Truck Theatre thanks the following for their generous support:

Official IT Supplier:

Corporate Supporters

Trusts and Foundations The

Francis & Cyril Bibby Bequest

Joseph & Annie Cattle Trust

Oughtred & Harrison IT Services 01482 611222 www.ohgroup.co.uk

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BOOKING INFORMATION BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES PERFORMANCE DAYS

NON PERFORMANCE DAYS

Mon - Sat 10am - 30mins prior to show time Sun From 2 hrs prior to show time

Mon - Sat 10am - 5.30pm Sun Closed

The box office is closed on bank holidays. However, you can still book tickets online.

Phone: 01482 323638 Online: www.hulltruck.co.uk Pricing policy Hull Truck Theatre is committed to accessibility and aims to remain competitive with ticket prices and offer a range of discounts where possible.

Hull Truck Theatre reserves the right to alter discounts and prices at any time.

Published ticket prices include a small contribution to the theatre’s activities which is invested back into the organisation, helping to maintain Hull Truck Theatre and the variety of community services that are enjoyed all year round.

Exchanges and refunds All tickets are non-refundable and not for re-sale. A £1.50 admin fee will be charged for exchanges. For full terms and conditions, please visit our website.

ACCESS Accessible performances Audio Described performances are available for the following productions:

The Solid Life of Sugar Water Thur 18 - Sat 20 Feb, 8pm Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Thur 25 Feb, 7.30pm Educating Rita Thur 30 June, 7.30pm

Audio Intro Pre-show Audio Intros enable blind and partially sighted people to share the theatre experience with their friends and family.

They describe some of the key visual elements of the show, such as set, costume, action, character and atmosphere. PreShow Audio Intros will be available after the opening night of the following productions.

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis The Merry Wives Folk Educating Rita For more information and to download a copy, visit www.hulltruck.co.uk/access Accessible seating If you require accessible seating, a carer ticket, or the assistance of a guide/hearing dog, please let the box office know upon booking and our staff will be happy to help.

Access tickets are not available online.

Carer tickets are available on selected shows.

Group discount rates Book 20+ tickets for a performance* and pay just £10 each.

For details about school education rates, please contact the box office. * some exclusions may apply

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Post-Show Q&A

Date

Pay What You Can

Main Theatre

Time

Page

Studio Theatre

Time

Page

KBTC: The Winter's Tale

7pm

33

Hillbilly Troupe and Friends

8pm

10

33

JANUARY Thursday 7 Wednesday 20 Thursday 21 Friday 22 Saturday 23 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 Thursday 28 Friday 29

Saturday 30

Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Miss Nightingale The Musical Miss Nightingale The Musical Miss Nightingale The Musical Miss Nightingale The Musical Miss Nightingale The Musical

7.30pm

10

7.30pm

10

2pm & 7.30pm

10

7.30pm

10

7.30pm

11

HIC Film: Diary of a Teenage Girl

7pm

7.30pm

11

Learning How to Die

8pm

12

7.30pm

11

NTLIVE: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

7pm

33

2pm & 7.30pm

11

2pm & 7.30pm

11

Hal Cruttenden

7.30pm

12

Anda Union

7.30pm

13

7.30pm

4-5

7.30pm

4-5

7.30pm

4-5

7.30pm

4-5

7.30pm

4-5

7.30pm

FEBRUARY Tuesday 2 Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 Thursday 11 Friday 12 Saturday 13 Tuesday 16 Wednesday 17 Thursday 18 Friday 19 Saturday 20 Tuesday 23 Wednesday 24 Thursday 25 Friday 26 Saturday 27

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis

Ceyda Tanc

8pm

12

Florence and the Uffizi Gallery

7pm

33

HIC Film: Nina Forever

7pm

33

4-5

The Solid Life of Sugar Water

8pm

13

7.30pm

4-5

The Solid Life of Sugar Water

8pm

13

2pm & 7.30pm

4-5

The Solid Life of Sugar Water

8pm

13

7.30pm

4-5

7.30pm

4-5

7.30pm

4-5

7pm

14

7.30pm

4-5

7pm

14

7pm

14

Discover Day

10.30am

34

Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis

2pm & 7.30pm

4-5

The Circle of Chalk and The Castle The Circle of Chalk and The Castle The Circle of Chalk and The Castle

MARCH Tuesday 1 Wednesday 2 Thursday 3 Friday 4 Saturday 5

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Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis

Box Office 01482 323638

7.30pm

4-5

2pm & 7.30pm

4-5

Ten Storey Love Song

8pm

14

7.30pm

4-5

Ten Storey Love Song

8pm

14

7.30pm

4-5

Ten Storey Love Song

8pm

14

2pm & 7.30pm

4-5

Ten Storey Love Song

2pm & 8pm

14

Date

Main Theatre

Time

Page

Studio Theatre

Time

Page

NTLIVE: As You Like It

3pm

33

MARCH Sunday 6 Tuesday 8

The Merry Wives

7.30pm

15

Wednesday 9

The Merry Wives

7.30pm

15

Ten Storey Love Song

8pm

14

Thursday 10

The Merry Wives

7.30pm

15

Ten Storey Love Song

8pm

14

Friday 11

The Merry Wives

7.30pm

15

Ten Storey Love Song

8pm

14

The Merry Wives

2pm & 7.30pm

15

Ten Storey Love Song

2pm & 8pm

14

Punching the Sky

8pm

16

Lucy Beaumont

7.30pm

16

Monday 21

Jenny Éclair

7.30pm

16

Tuesday 22

Stones in his Pockets

7.30pm

16

Iphigenia in Splott

8pm

17

Wednesday 23

Stones in his Pockets

7.30pm

16

Iphigenia in Splott

8pm

17

Iphigenia in Splott

8pm

17

Saturday 12 Wednesday 16 Thursday 17

Thursday 24 Wednesday 30

Sweeney Todd

7.30pm

17

Thursday 31

Sweeney Todd

7.30pm

17

Alun Cochrane

8pm

17

Friday 1

Sweeney Todd

7.30pm

17

Unearthed

8pm

18

Saturday 2

Sweeney Todd

2pm & 7.30pm

17

Unearthed

8pm

18

Fracked Off

8pm

18

Justin Moorhouse

7.30pm

18

Fracked Off

8pm

18

Reduced Shakespeare Company

7.30pm

19

Bossa Revista

8pm

18

Saturday 9

The Billy Joel Songbook

7.30pm

19

Tuesday 12

Invincible

7.30pm

20

Wednesday 13

Invincible

7.30pm

20

Thursday 14

Invincible

7.30pm

20

The Blues Band

7.30pm

21

Ruby Turner

7.30pm

21

JV2 2016

7.30pm

21 Mobile Phone Show & The Children

7pm

20

22

Mobile Phone Show & The Children

7pm

20

22

Mobile Phone Show & The Children

7pm

20

APRIL

Wednesday 6 Thursday 7 Friday 8

Friday 15 Saturday 16 Wednesday 20 Thursday 21 Friday 22 Saturday 23

German Skerries German Skerries

7.30pm 7.30pm

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Post-Show Q&A

Date

Pay What You Can

Main Theatre

Time

Page

Studio Theatre

Time

Page

Rob Auton

8pm

22

Pan Jumby

8pm

22

APRIL Tuesday 26

The Hired Man

7.30pm

22

Wednesday 27

The Hired Man

7.30pm

22

Thursday 28

The Hired Man

7.30pm

22

Friday 29

The Hired Man

7.30pm

22

Saturday 30

The Hired Man

2pm & 7.30pm

22

Tuesday 3

Folk

7.30pm

6-7

Wednesday 4

Folk

7.30pm

6-7

Thursday 5

Folk

7.30pm

6-7

Friday 6

Folk

7.30pm

6-7

Saturday 7

Folk

2pm & 7.30pm

6-7

Tuesday 10

Folk

7.30pm

6-7

Cyrano De Bergerac

8pm

23

Wednesday 11

Folk

2pm & 7.30pm

6-7

Cyrano De Bergerac

8pm

23

Thursday 12

Folk

7.30pm

6-7

Cyrano De Bergerac

8pm

23

Friday 13

Folk

7.30pm

6-7

Cyrano De Bergerac

8pm

23

Saturday 14

Folk

2pm & 7.30pm

6-7

Cyrano De Bergerac

2.30pm & 8pm

23

Thursday 19

Ventoux

8pm

23

Friday 20

Ventoux

8pm

23

MAY

Wednesday 18

Saturday 21 Monday 23

Lucy Beaumont (Additional Date)

7.30pm

16 Going Viral

8pm

25

Kin

7.30pm

26

Get Yourself Together

8pm

25

Some People Have Too Many Legs

8pm

25

Frogs and Snails and Teddy Bear Tales

12pm & 2.30pm

28

RSC Live: Hamlet

7pm

33

Iain Stirling: Touchy Feely

8pm

28

Wednesday 25 Thursday 26 Friday 27

Kin

7.30pm

26

Saturday 28

Kin

7.30pm

26

Wednesday 1

Sing-a-long-a Frozen

3pm

26

Friday 3

Alistair Anderson and Northlands

7.30pm

27

Mark Watson

7.30pm

27

JUNE

Saturday 4 Wednesday 8 Friday 10 Saturday 11

Two Pianos

7.30pm

29

Thursday 16

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

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Box Office 01482 323638

Date

Main Theatre

Time

Page

Studio Theatre

Time

Page

JUNE Friday 17

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Saturday 18

Educating Rita

2pm & 7.30pm

8-9

Tuesday 21

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Wednesday 22

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Thursday 23

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Friday 24

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Saturday 25

Discover Day

10.30am

34

Educating Rita

2pm & 7.30pm

8-9

Tuesday 28

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Wednesday 29

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Thursday 30

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

JULY Friday 1

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Saturday 2

Educating Rita

2pm & 7.30pm

8-9

Tuesday 5

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Wednesday 6

Educating Rita

2pm & 7.30pm

8-9

Thursday 7

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

KBTC: Romeo & Juliet

7pm

33

Friday 8

Educating Rita

7.30pm

8-9

Keep It Cash Acoustic

8pm

29

Saturday 9

Educating Rita

2pm & 7.30pm

8-9

Tuesday 12

Avenue Q

7.30pm

29

Wednesday 13

Avenue Q

7.30pm

29

Thursday 14

Avenue Q

7.30pm

29

Friday 15

Avenue Q

7.30pm

29

Saturday 16

Avenue Q

2pm & 7.30pm

29 Minima

8pm

30

Helen Watson with Snake Davis

3pm

31

Jean Toussaint

6pm

31

Thursday 28

Who Do We Think We Are?

7.30pm

32

Friday 29

Who Do We Think We Are?

7.30pm

32

Saturday 30

Who Do We Think We Are?

2pm & 7.30pm

32

Thursday 21 Friday 22

Yolanda Brown Reggae

7.30pm

30

Saturday 23

James Taylor Quartet

8.30pm

31

Sunday 24

Jazz Brunch: Manjula

12.30am

31

31

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CAR PARKING

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Please mention your requirements when you book.

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