Hull Truck Theatre Season Brochure Sept - Dec 2018

SEASON BROCHURE

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SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2018

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WELCOME Welcome to another fantastic season of home grown theatre, vibrant visiting work from across the UK and performances by some of Hull’s most exciting artists.

audience and we’d be thrilled to see you there lending your encouragement and support for future talent grown from the region.

This season we are delighted to showcase the talents of our Artistic Associate Amanda Huxtable who is part of the Arts Council England’s Change Makers programme to support the development of black, minority ethnic and disabled cultural leaders. Her keynote production of Mike Leigh’s classic Abigail’s Party forms the centerpiece of our producing work this season and continues our commitment to telling stories in a way that reflects the diversity of a modern Britain.

Alongside our regular family Christmas production of Oliver Twist adapted by Deborah McAndrew who wrote last year’s hugely successful production of A Christmas Carol, we are thrilled to be embarking on a new initiative with Hull Truck Theatre supported artists, The Herd in a brand-new co-production of The Ugly Duckling – Christmas Special. We are extremely proud to support Hull’s independent artists and along with our artist development opportunities through the Grow programme and numerous participation opportunities through the creative learning team. This new show for early years audiences and their families is further testament to our passion for making theatre that is inclusive and representative of all.

Providing opportunity to grow people and ideas is fundamental to who we are as a theatre. For the past year we have been working with our friends at Live Theatre in Newcastle and Derby Theatre to support the development of young actors through the Regional Young Actors Ensemble. I’m delighted to announce that the current cohort will be showcasing their talents here at Hull Truck Theatre at the end of September where they will have the opportunity to perform in front of industry professionals alongside our regular

As always, you’ll find lots to enjoy here at Hull Truck Theatre and we all look forward to welcoming you to your theatre.

Mark Babych Artistic Director & Chief Executive

PRODUCTION IMAGES FROM THE CULTURE: A FARCE IN TWO ACT S BY JAMES GRAHAM DIRECTED BY MARK BABYCH

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“I’m beyond excited to share this well-loved play and our take on it today with our audiences. As we move into a new era for Britain, questioning who we have become and who we would like to be, I think it’s well worth taking the time to venture back and explore our journey to where we find ourselves today.

Director and Hull Truck Theatre Artistic Associate - Amanda Huxtable

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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

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THUR 27 SEPT - SAT 20 OCT, 7.30pm MATINEES: 6, 13, 17 & 20 OCT, 2pm PAY WHAT YOU CAN: THUR 27 SEPT, 7.30pm

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ABIGAIL'S PARTY TICKETS £24.50 - £10 CONC. AVAILABLE AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE WED 17 OCT, 2pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE THUR 18 OCT, 7.30pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE SAT 20 OCT, 2pm

DINNER & A SHOW £29 OFF-PEAK & STANDARD PERF. £31 PEAK PERF. INCLUDES MAIN COURSE, BEST TICKET, PROGRAMME AND PARKING

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FAMILY

BY MIKE LEIGH

DIRECTED BY AMANDA HUXTABLE

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Welcome to suburban Britain in 1977. Beverly and Laurence have invited their neighbours Angela and Tony, and Sue, round to their house for a party.

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Except it’s not really a party, it’s drinks, nibbles and snobby comments as Beverly tries to be a model of middle class behaviour and taste. Whilst the cheese and pineapple sticks are circulated and awkward pauses are filled with sneaky cigarettes, the real party is happening back at Sue’s house, where her teenage daughter Abigail and her mates are having the time of their lives.

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As the teenagers’ punky reggae party filters in from outside, the cracks begin to show back at Beverly’s.

For all their fancy things, she and Laurence can barely hide their dislike of each other, and hard-working, upwardly mobile Angela and Tony are struggling with the mortgage.

Mike Leigh's comedy masterpiece has been a hit on stage and television. Directed by Amanda Huxtable this production looks at what can happen when we forget to be true to ourselves.

Abigail’s Party is part of the Change Makers programme, funded by Arts Council England to support the development of Black, minority ethnic and disabled cultural leaders.

RELATED EVENT Post-Show Q&A: Wed 10th October Discover day Sat 13 Oct see page 24

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FRI 30 NOVEMBER 2018 – SAT 5 JANUARY 2019

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OLIVER TWIST

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BASED ON THE NOVEL BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY DEBORAH MCANDREW DIRECTED BY MARK BABYCH 7pm 7pm

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A NEW VERSION OF OLIVER, WITH A FESTIVE TWIST!

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Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist on a wild adventure in this festive adaptation of Charles Dickens’ muchloved novel.

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Born in a workhouse. Sold into an apprenticeship.

Recruited by Fagin’s band of pickpockets and thieves. We follow Oliver as he sinks into London’s grimy underworld on his search for a home, a family and love.

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Following the huge popularity of last year’s A Christmas Carol, writer Deborah McAndrew returns with a show packed with dance and song, including traditional carols, folk tunes and original music. A story of courage in adversity, Oliver Twist is a classic tale that touches us all, with a large dose of Christmas cheer and festive sparkle!

"Christmas is often the time when families come together to go to the theatre and it is an honour to create a few magic hours of storytelling that everyone can enjoy.”

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Pay What You Can

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: THUR 27 DEC, 2pm CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: THUR 3 JAN, 7pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE: SAT 5 JAN, 2pm

YOUTH THEATRE

Artistic Director - Mark Babych

F & F

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DISCOUNT PARTIES OF 4 GET £3 OFF EACH FULL PRICE TICKET. PARTIES MUST INCLUDE ONE OVER 18 AND ONE UNDER 18.

OFFER AVAILABLE UNTIL END OF 30/09/18.

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DECEMBER - JANUARY

MON 17 DECEMBER 2018 - SAT 5 JANUARY 2019

HULL TRUCK THEATRE AND THE HERD PRESENT

THE UGLY DUCKLING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

TICKETS £10 CONC. £2 OFF

FOR AGES 3+

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Monday 17 Dec

10am

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Tuesday 18 Dec

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Wednesday 19 Dec 10am

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Saturday 22 Dec

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Monday 24 Dec

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Thursday 27 Dec

WRITTEN BY SAMUEL CASELEY DIRECTED BY RUBY THOMPSON A FESTIVE REIMAGINING OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’S CLASSIC TALE

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Saturday 29 Dec

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Monday 31 Dec

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Wednesday 2 Jan

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Sometimes being young is hard and you just can’t wait to grow up.

Thursday 3 Jan

1pm

You’ll be happy, you’ll be beautiful, you’ll fly. Right?

Friday 4 Jan

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This is a story about being a duckling not a swan.

Saturday 5 Jan

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Join us this December for a brand new show that celebrates friendship, living in the present, and the magic of childhood… especially at Christmas time!

A tinsel-filled treat for under 7s and their families.

Hull Truck Theatre Supported Artists, The Herd make original shows about the world young people live in today.

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS DISCOUNT PARTIES OF 4 GET £2 OFF EACH FULL PRICE TICKET. PARTIES MUST INCLUDE ONE OVER 18 AND ONE UNDER 18.

OFFER AVAILABLE UNTIL END OF 30/09/18.

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RELAXED PERFORMANCE: SAT 5 JAN, 10.30pm

"We are delighted to re-work this classic tale for Hull’s younger audiences and their families.

Our version of The Ugly Duckling will celebrate the importance of childhood and living in the present.

And what better time of the year is there to be a kid than at Christmas… with a present! This is going to be a christmas party for all generations and I can’t wait to host it!”

Director - Ruby Thompson

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SEPTEMBER

TUES 4 - SAT 8, 7.30pm MAT SAT 8, 2pm TICKETS £16.50 CONC. £2 OFF

FAMILY

HULL TRUCK THEATRE PRESENTS

GREAT ADVENTURES IN STORYLAND ONE SATURDAY A MONTH Due to popular demand, the Story Menders are back; stories are missing beginnings, ends, pages, maps and clues and we need your help to save the stories. We can’t wait to use our imaginations, make new friends and go on exciting adventures with you!

Great Adventures in Storyland is the perfect Saturday activity for children aged 3 to 6 and their families.

HESSLE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

SOHO CINDERS

FOR AGES 3-6

MUSIC & LYRICS BY GEORGE STILES & ANTHONY DREWE

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THE FAIRY TALE JUST GOT FABULOUS!

10am - 12pm

Edgy, fun and deliciously naughty, Soho Cinders celebrates London’s most colourful district and is set to get temperatures soaring.

When downtrodden Robbie becomes romantically involved with engaged Mayoral candidate James Prince, his malicious step-sisters become the least of his problems! James and Robbie’s worlds collide forcing them to fight for their own fairy-tale ending in this hilarious, satirical twist on the classic Cinderella story.

The potent mix of politics, sex-scandals and true love come together in an ingenious musical with an infectious score that you’ll be humming long past the stroke of midnight!

'Hessle Theatre Company habitually puts out top notch productions' Hull Daily Mail

8 Sep 18 20 Oct 18 24 Nov 18 £4 per child, accompanying adults go free Free arts & crafts session before each show from 10am Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

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SEPTEMBER TUE 11 , 7.30pm TICKETS £24.50 CONC. £2 OFF

THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK

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PERFORMED BY ELIO PACE AND HIS BAND

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Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band and now in its fifth, hugely successful year, Elio Pace delivers this sensational and critically-acclaimed tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. This powerhouse of a show, features over 30 Joel classics including the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life.

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SEPTEMBER

THUR 13, 7.30pm TICKETS £22.50 CONC. £2 OFF

JOHN TAYLOR PRESENTS

ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS

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FEATURING THE HI RIDERS SOUL REVUE EVENT

Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence and is still internationally remembered as the lead singer in Amen Corner before his very successful solo career. He went on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan... and hundreds more.

Now following a solo path, Andy has been setting the live circuit alight with his band The Low Riders and now has augmented the band with the addition of The Hi Riders which is riotously good live.

SEPTEMBER

FRI 14 - SAT 15, 8pm TICKETS PAY WHAT YOU CAN

SILENT UPROAR PRESENT

A SUPER HAPPY STORY (ABOUT FEELING SUPER SAD)

BY JON BRITTAIN CO-PRODUCED BY HULL UK CITY OF CULTURE 2017

A hilarious cabaret musical about depression, that explains, sings, and throws glitter about how it’s OK not to be OK.

'A Super Happy Story is superb' Lyn Gardner '...everyone could benefit from seeing this super story.' ★★★★★ What’s On Stage

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SEPTEMBER SAT 15, 7.30pm TICKETS £16 UNWAGED £5

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OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

JEREMY HARDY Jeremy Hardy is in his 4th decade as a stand-up this year. That’s a more dramatic way of saying he started 34 years ago and, without a lottery win, probably has at least another 34 years to go. In 2014, the tenth series of Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation was broadcast on Radio 4 and more recently his brandnew series Jeremy Hardy Feels It. He is also well known for his appearances on The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.

SEPTEMBER TUE 18, 7.30pm TICKETS £16

SEPTEMBER

MON 17 – WED 19, 8pm MAT WED 19, 2.30pm TICKETS £15 CONC. £2 OFF STEELWORKS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

THE FULSTOW BOYS

BY GORDON STEEL

OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

SEANN WALSH AFTER THIS ONE, I’M GOING HOME Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh is 'unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation' The Guardian.

Returning from his run in America, where he made his USA television debut appearance on Conan, Seann Walsh is back on tour in the UK. 12

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When Sky News and the rest of the world's press descended on a small village in Lincolnshire all hell broke loose. Why doesn’t the village have a war memorial? And what are they going to do about it? Determined to right a wrong that has been hanging over Fulstow since the First World War the tenacious Nicola Pike leads the village committee to make a decision that threatens to tear the community apart: but Graham is desperate to cure his constipation; Maurice’s back is playing up; and Moira is furious that someone else has been asked to make the chocolate cake at the forthcoming fete. Set across two time frames, the tale of a village’s monumental decision is both heartbreaking and hilarious.

The premiere of award winning writer Gordon Steel’s powerful, poignant and hilarious play. His other works include Like A Virgin, A Kick in the Baubles, Studs.

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SEPTEMBER

REGIONAL YOUNG ACTORS ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE

SAT 29, 2pm TICKETS PAY WHAT YOU CAN

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Our Regional Young Actors Ensemble are a cohort of 30 actors from across the region, supported by Hull Truck Theatre, Live Theatre, Newcastle and Derby Theatre. The showcase will give our young company the opportunity to perform for industry professionals and local artists, empowering them to develop relationships and encourage exciting dialogues.

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Come along and join the audience to support the next generation of talented theatre makers.

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OCTOBER

THUR 4 – SAT 6, 8pm TICKETS £14 CONC. £2 OFF

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COMEDY

LISA HAMMOND AND RACHAEL SPENCE WITH IMPROBABLE AND THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE PRESENT

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STILL NO IDEA

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A while back, best mates Lisa and Rachael made No Idea, where they asked the public to suggest ideas for a show. Seeing Lisa in a wheelchair and Rachael not, what people said was funny, surprising and very revealing.

But now the world has changed, right? Lisa's on TV and her disabled mates are getting work. Job done.

Still No Idea tells the tale of everything that’s happened so far: the public, the professional writers, the TV executives – these are the mischievous adventures of two friends in search of a story.

OCTOBER

THUR 11 OCTOBER, 8pm TICKETS £12.50 CONC. £2 OFF

WRETCHED Richard Stott was born lopsided. Poland syndrome, a rare birth defect, caused his left hand, arm and chest to be underdeveloped. He's decided to go out on a limb and do what Jeremy Beadle didn't – a whole show about having a small hand.

Recounting life-changing surgery, casting rooms and having an epiphany at Stonehenge, Richard pieces together the story of how he went from feeling wretched to rolling with the hand life dealt him. A theatrical comedy from one of Britain's top Poland Syndrome performers.

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DINNER & A SHOW £29 OFF-PEAK & STANDARD PERF. £31 PEAK PERF. INCLUDES MAIN COURSE, BEST TICKET, PROGRAMME AND PARKING

OCTOBER

TUES 23 – SAT 27, 7.30pm MAT WED 24 & SAT 27, 2pm TICKETS £24.50 - £12.50 CONC. AVAILABLE

NORTHERN BROADSIDES & YORK THEATRE ROYAL CO PRODUCTION

THEY DON’T PAY? WE WON’T PAY!

BY DARIO FO A NEW ADAPTATION BY DEBORAH MCANDREW BASED ON A TRANSLATION BY JON LASKIN AND MICHAEL AQUILANTE

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Anthea is a woman on the edge, out of work, and in arrears. When she gets mixed up in a riot at the local supermarket, she seizes the opportunity to stock her empty cupboards and those of her friend, Maggie.

But how will they hide the loot from their law-abiding husbands?

What will they tell the police?

When the going gets tough Anthea’s anarchic imagination takes over, with a fantastical, farcical answer for everything…

RELATED EVENT Post-Show Q&A: Wed 24 October , 7.30pm

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OCTOBER THUR 25, 8pm TICKETS £12.50 CONC. £2 OFF

STAND & BE COUNTED PRESENT

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WHERE WE BEGAN When every citizen is ordered to return to their place of birth, Where We Began examines where we could end up.

The UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary, Stand and Be Counted present a wild and vivid vision of the future, combining storytelling, movement and live music. Five performers from across the globe challenge existing notions of ‘home’ in this multilingual celebration of personal identity.

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OCTOBER FRI 26, 8pm TICKETS £13.50

STEVE BUGEJA: ALMOST

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Following three critically acclaimed shows and direct from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Steve Bugeja hits the road for his third and largest UK tour.

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As seen on Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2) and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Steve has also been making a name for himself internationally as he has been invited to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival twice.

‘An eye for comic detail that’s all his own’ The Guardian

OCTOBER MON 29, 7.30pm TICKETS £21

EBP PRESENTS

HENRY BLOFELD - 78 RETIRED Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years commentating on international cricket.

The cherished golden voice of cricket has decided to celebrate by touring the country with his brandnew show, jam-packed full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the TMS box not allowed on the radio!

Don’t miss the chance to wave a bat in honour to the last bastion of the original Test Match Special team. The summers of cricket will never be the same without our ‘Dear Old Thing’. hulltruck.co.uk

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NOVEMBER THUR 1, 7.30pm

TUE 30, 2pm & 4pm WED 31, 11am & 1.30pm

TICKETS £22.50 - £16.50 CONC. £3 OFF

TICKETS £10

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL FOR AGES 3+ PIGTAILS PRODUCTIONS, POLKA THEATRE AND OXFORD PLAYHOUSE PRESENT

HOW TO HIDE A LION

BY HELEN STEPHENS DIRECTED AND ADAPTED BY PETER GLANVILLE MUSIC AND SONGS BY BARB JUNGR

A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into an all-singing, all-dancing production with unpredictable and hilarious results.

'So polished, it defies belief.' ★★★★★ Daily Telegraph

NOVEMBER FRI 2, 7.30pm TICKETS £16

When a lion is chased out of town, a little girl, Iris, helps him to find somewhere to hide. Iris embarks on a mission to squash her new friend into a variety of sneaky tight spots, as the misinformed town folk try and track him down. Helen Stephens’ magical book, How to Hide a Lion, comes to life with playful humour, dazzling puppets and jazz.

Babes-in-arms go free.

'Comes to life with a roar' The Guardian 'Little gem of a production . . . enchanting mini musical.'

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MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE DEVIL MAY CARE Snowflake. Remoaner. Libtard. Brextremist.

Feminazi. Piers Morgan.

As we divide each other up into more and more unpleasant categories of evil, it's time to establish, once and for all, what is good and what is bad. Brigstocke, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, returns with a brand-new show of comedy with a twist.

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NOVEMBER

TUES 6 – SAT 10, 7.30pm MAT SAT 10, 2pm TICKETS £24.50 - £13.50 CONC. AVAILABLE E52 PRESENTS

DARK WINTER

BY DAVID MARK ADAPTED BY RICHARD VERGETTE AND NICK LANE DIRECTED BY ANDREW PEARSON

Due to popular demand Dark Winter returns for 6 performances this time in the main auditorium, The Heron!

An ex-trawlerman from East Hull.

An adopted teenager from Hessle.

An arsonist from Orchard Park.

All unknown to one another.

All apparently unconnected victims of brutal murders.

But Detective Sergeant Aector McAvoy reckons there’s a link. Trouble is, when you blow the whistle on your boss, however corrupt, no one listens to a grass.

They should.

Because if they don't the list of victims will only get longer. And, for McAvoy at least, much, much closer to home...

Set in Hull and based on the thrilling crime novel by bestselling author David Mark, Ensemble 52 brings Aector McAvoy's first case to the stage in a stunning adaptation by award winning writers Richard Vergette (Dancing Through the Shadows, As We Forgive Them) and Nick Lane (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, My Favourite Summer), directed by Andrew Pearson (A Steady Rain, Great Expectations). hulltruck.co.uk

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NOVEMBER THUR 8 - FRI 9, 8pm

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TICKETS £12.50 CONC £2 OFF

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SCRIPT CLUB & BOUNDLESS THEATRE PRESENT

DRIP

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A NEW ONE-MAN MUSICAL COMEDY

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WORDS BY TOM WELLS MUSIC BY MATTHEW ROBINS DIRECTED BY JANE FALLOWFIELD PERFORMED BY ANDREW FINNIGAN

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A one-man musical comedy by award-winning duo Tom Wells (words) and Matthew Robins (music) fresh from a sell-out tour.

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Liam is 15 and he’s just signed up for Bev Road Baths’ first ever synchronised swimming team. It’s for his best mate Caz really. She needs to get a team together to win the annual Project Prize at school. She tries every year. She always loses. But Liam’s an optimist, he’s determined to help.

There’s just one problem. Liam can’t swim.

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ROSETTA 2017 PRIZE WINNER CIRCUS

NOVEMBER WED 14, 7.30pm

TICKETS £8 CONC. £2 OFF

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CHOREOGRAPHIC PRIZE 2018 The 5th Hull Dance Choreographic Prize.

Who should win? Have your say. Rock the vote.

Returning for the 5th year the Hull Dance Choreographic Prize has become a muchanticipated fixture in the Hull calendar.

The latest and greatest dance talent in the region line up for a great night of cutting edge dance from the best up and coming choreographers.

Using audience response technology watch, experience and decide alongside a professional panel who will be the winner!

Supported by Hull City Council and Arts Council England.

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HULL JAZZ FESTIVAL 26TH WINTER EDITION

14-17 NOVEMBER 2018 AT HULL TRUCK THEATRE

Saturday 17 November 5pm Hull Truck Theatre All tickets £25

Trio HLK & Dame Evelyn Glennie

Festival ticket offers: 3 for 2 – book tickets for any 3 shows and get the cheapest one free

Evelyn Glennie (vibraphone/marimba), Ant Law (8-string guitar), Richard Harrold (piano/keyboards), Richard Kass (drums/percussion) Pioneering Scottish ensemble Trio HLK team up with the world’s leading percussion soloist, Dame Evelyn Glennie, in an incredible new collaboration.

Trio HLK’s music plays with jazz standards, creating intriguing new pieces with dense, complex rhythms and textures and virtuosic improvisation. The perfect match for Evelyn Glennie’s approach to sound-creation. Garnering rave reviews, their performances deliver an explosive ,interactive tour de force.

“One of the grooviest, hippest young bands… rhythmically and melodically a great combination of subtlety and strength” - Kevin Le Gendre hulltruck.co.uk

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HULL JAZZ FESTIVAL 26TH WINTER EDITION

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Thursday 15 November 8pm Hull Truck Theatre Studio Wednesday 14 November 8pm Hull Truck Theatre Studio

Other Ranks: John Robinson and Paul Taylor Tickets £12.50 (students and under 26s £6) Paul Taylor (trombone), Martin Jones (trumpet), Matt Smith (sax), Paul Sharpless (bass trombone), Alan DreverSmith (percussion), Jim Higo, Michaela Higgins and John Robinson (voices) Trombonist Paul Taylor has drawn inspiration from his Lancashire brass band roots to produce an outstanding score for John Robinson’s epic poem Other Ranks.

A celebration of the common soldier, and a celebration of words and music, Other Ranks is based loosely on the experience of the Hull Pals of WW1. Reprised this November to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice.

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Dinosaur

Tickets £15 (students and under 26s £6) Laura Jurd (trumpet and synths) with Elliot Galvin (synths), Conor Chaplin (bass), Corrie Dick (drums) Mercury-nominated Dinosaur further their exploration of ‘synth-pop meets jazz band’ with their highly anticipated second album, Wonder Trail. Full of imagination and surprise, you can expect folk-infused grooves and glistening melodies when they make their Hull Truck Theatre debut this Autumn.

Led by BBC New Generation Artist 2015-17, trumpeter Laura Jurd, who’s developed a formidable reputation as one of the most creative young musicians to have emerged from the UK in recent years.

All music written by Laura Jurd. “a mesmerising display of world-class musicianship.” Evening Standard “a feistily expansive new sound, embracing gritty jazz-rock, fuzzy funk and folk, all fuelled by an arsenal of analogue synths.”

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Festival ticket offers: 3 for 2 – book tickets for any 3 shows and get the cheapest one free

Saturday 17 November 9pm Hull Truck Theatre Studio

Argentinian gypsy jazz maestro Friday 16 November 8pm Hull Truck Theatre Studio

Jean Toussaint Allstar 5tet Tickets £16 (students and under 26s £6)

Gonzalo Bergara Quartet

featuring Matt Holborn: Django Reinhardt meets Astor Piazzolla Tickets £16 (students and under 26s £6)

Jazz Messenger Jean Toussaint returns to Hull in 2018 with his most ambitious and exciting work to date. Building on the success of his 2015 Roots and Herbs project, Toussaint and his all-star band have recorded a daring suite of original compositions and arrangements, building on the legacy of the late, great Art Blakey.

When Django met Tango! Virtuoso composer and guitarist Gonzalo Bergara has forged his own style of Gypsy Jazz over the last 10 years, blending the sounds of Parisian swing and his native Argentina. In this show, he joins forces with some of the UK’s most accomplished musicians, merging the music of Django Reinhardt and Tango maestro Astor Piazzolla – musical icons of different styles, but with a similar approach to melody and musicality.

Two cultures, two different ways of expressing music, four incredible musicians – this show will take your breath away.

"The kind of driving swing which once would have been almost inconceivable on this side of the Atlantic" London Jazz News

“The best thing that’s happened to Gypsy Jazz in the last 20 years” Django Reinhardt Festival, Samois

Jean Toussaint (tenor saxophone), Percy Pursglove (trumpet), Andrew McCormack (piano), Daniel Casimir (bass), Shane Forbes (drums)

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COMEDY

COMEDY

NOVEMBER TUE 20, 8pm TICKETS £20

JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: THE GINGER SNAPPED Its therapy you can dance to!

NOVEMBER

Following last year’s total sell-out tour RU PAUL’S DRAG RACE favourite JINKX MONSOON and lyrical genius MAJOR SCALES return to showcase new music from their new album... however Jinkx worries that her best years are behind her. In order to avoid a breakdown of diva proportions Major must act as both pianist and therapist to the Manic Miss Monsoon. Music and mental health collide in this witty, biting look at the dark side of Drag fame.

TICKETS £22.50

‘Funny and filthy… – this pair are perfect.’ Gay Times

SUN 18, 5pm

PAM AYRES Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. Funny and warm, her charming understated manner belies a rare comic precision. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the absurd details of everyday life, and unforgettable turn of phrase, combine to make her a true national treasure. Recent TV appearances for BBC TV include Springwatch, Celebrity Mastermind, Celebrity Antique Road Trip, and Women at War: 100 Years of Service. Recent Radio broadcasts include Just A Minute, and Series 6 of Ayres On The Air for Radio 4.

"I laughed so hard that my stomach ached for hours afterwards, and it is wonderful to witness a true craftswoman practice her art.”

Review from Hay Festival

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‘Straight or gay, everyone leaves this show with sides aching from laughter.’ The New York Times

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NOVEMBER

TUE 20 - WED 21, 8pm

TICKETS £12.50 CONC. £10.50 CO-COMMISSIONED BY CLEAN BREAK AND THEATR CLWYD

THICK AS THIEVES

BY KATHERINE CHANDLER DIRECTED BY RÓISÍN MCBRINN

Two women from very different worlds: Karen has built a picture-perfect life while Gail struggles to keep hers together.

When Gail re-enters Karen’s life from out of the blue she brings with her everything Karen has been running from...

This tense, revealing play explores what it means to care for one another and asks who, in a time of increasing disconnect, we expect to look after us. hulltruck.co.uk

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DISCOVER

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

Abigails Party, Sat 13 Oct, 10.30am Ticket £17.50

Includes discover day workshop and matinee ticket.

Image credit: Paul Floyd Blake.

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.

Join Director Amanda Huxtable 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.

HULL TRUCK SCREEN SCREENING THE BEST ART AND INDEPENDENT CINEMA FROM AROUND THE WORLD Our Studio Theatre hosts a state of the art screen and sound system streaming live broadcasts in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company & National Theatre.

These screenings run alongside our season in partnership with Hull Independent Cinema – book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

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

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GROW ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

AT HULL TRUCK THEATRE BE OUR GUEST Be Our Guest is a residency programme that can be applied for by individual artists or companies.

They exist to provide artists with time, space and support to develop any part of the process of creating new work. We can offer funding up to the value of £1000, rehearsal space, mentoring and accommodation.

For more information and details of how to apply visit www.hulltruck.co.uk/grow Residency: 1 - 6 October

8 - 12 October Application Deadline: 15 August

SUPPORTED ARTISTS Hull Truck’s Supported Artists programme offers bespoke support to artists and companies whose work we find inspiring, innovative and exciting.

GROW ARTIST NETWORK Whether you’re an established actor, artist, writer, producer or performer, Hull Truck Theatre’s Grow Artist Network is for you.

Building on the success of Grow, our Artist Development Programme, our aim is to create a supportive community where artists of all backgrounds and art forms, can be kept up to date about local and regional creative opportunities, share ideas, learn and collaborate.

Sign up to our Artist Network and you will receive regular updates including: • Reduced price tickets for a selection of performances* • Complimentary tickets for guest nights* • Invitations to special Artist Network events

Our current Supported Artists are:

• Information on local, regional and national castings, commissions and opportunities

Bellow Theatre, End of the Line Theatre, The Herd, Lydia Marchant, Norris and Parker, Silent Uproar, The Roaring Girls

Local artists on the network are welcome to request a 1-2-1 mentoring session with one of our producing or creative team.

INTERNATIONAL

If you would like to join our creative community please submit your full name, email address and your artistic field to boxoffice@hulltruck.co.uk.

Hull Truck Theatre and the British Council Sierra Leone are currently working together on an international artist exchange programme, supported by Hull UK City of Culture 2017 as part of the Hull – Freetown 2017 project, a series of cultural, civic and educational activities.

Three of the theatre's Supported Artists visited Freetown in 2017 and worked alongside three artists from Sierra Leone. We hope to welcome the three artists from Freetown to Hull in 2018/19.

By submitting your email information, you are consenting to be contacted by Hull Truck Theatre regarding the Artist Network, future productions, activities, feedback opportunities and special offers. *subject to availability

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BE THE BRIDGE BETWEEN LIVE THEATRE AND YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Come and join a growing number of businesses and individuals showing their support for the work of Hull Truck Theatre by becoming a SPOTLIGHT partner.

"We feel that as a local business we can use this opportunity to not only support Hull Truck Theatre but also help local people, especially children and their schools to have access to the theatre."

Dan Swain, Managing Director, Sign Services

SPOTLIGHT partners help support local communities to experience live theatre for the first time and in return receive many remarkable benefits that can be used for client entertaining, staff rewards or family celebrations.

SPOTLIGHT partnership packages start from £950+VAT per year and include the following annual benefits:

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35 tickets donated on your behalf for a community or school group to attend our annual Christmas production

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VIP hospitality and priority tickets for 10 people at your choice of any Hull Truck Theatre produced show

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An allocation of 10 tickets a year for any Hull Truck Theatre produced shows An invitation to the opening night of every Hull Truck Theatre produced show Priority booking

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“We believe in supporting the local economy and this partnership offers our staff and clients the opportunity to appreciate the passion and dedication that goes into the creation of a wide-ranging artistic programme.”

Andy Thompson, Sales Director, Copy Print Scan LTD

"Spotlight offers us the opportunity to help underprivileged children to see shows, improving accessibility to the arts and fuelling creativity in the city."

“As a Spotlight Partner, we receive the peace of mind that our investment not only helps people to express themselves and develop new talents, but also enables additional jobs in the arts sector.”

Alessandro Caruso, Managing Director, Alessandro Caruso Architects and Interiors Ltd

Jan Brumby, Chief Executive, For Entrepreneurs Only

“We appreciate the value that Spotlight adds to our corporate social responsibility activities, as well as the knowledge that we’re helping a strong, cultural brand to thrive."

Darren Kilvington, Estimating Director, PDR Construction Ltd

“UNITE aims to promote equality and fairness for all and are pleased to share these same values with Hull Truck Theatre; one of the city’s most important, cultural venues.”

“We’ve been involved with the theatre for a long time and continue to back its community engagement programme in our role as a Spotlight Partner.”

Keith Nicholson, Unite the Union

Pat Coyle, Client Relations Director, Rollits LLP

LET'S CHAT Join our network of like-minded individuals who share a vision for Hull that includes a strong cultural scene, accessible to all, and with a producing theatre at its heart. For an informal discussion, please get in touch with Davide Calogero, Director of Development: T: 01482 488294 E: development@hulltruck.co.uk

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Passionate about the arts her entire life, Tracey Frankish is a valued member of our SUPPORTING CAST, making regular donations towards key areas of our work. This personal investment in the theatre, the artists we work with and the communities we support makes a tangible difference to people across Hull and East Yorkshire.

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Tracey says: “My life has always had culture firmly cemented at its foundations. However, some young people don’t have access to it, so the Supporting Cast scheme is a great way to get them involved as audience members or even artists.

Theatre plays a major role in building confidence, developing communication skills and expressing thoughts and feelings. With modern life being so polarised and technical, escapism is very important and the theatre offers this in a variety of ways.

It can be so full of energy, momentary yet unforgettable, and different every time; it’s something you can immerse yourself in for a couple of hours, put your own interpretation on, and then discuss with friends afterwards.

I strongly recommend joining Hull Truck Theatre’s Supporting Cast, as it could make a world of difference to a local child.”

JOIN OUR SUPPORTING CAST £5 £10 £20

£5 a month will help six disadvantaged young people from across Hull to see our Christmas show. £10 a month will help us to offer on-the-job training to the next generation of theatre technicians from across the city. £20 a month will help us to nurture up-and-coming local artists through our Supported Artist scheme.

We’re also part of the Catalyst: Evolve programme, which means that every pound you give is matched by Arts Council England.

Meanwhile, people who qualify for Gift Aid can add it to their donation, further increasing the amount that we receive.

If you’d like to help Hull Truck Theatre through a monthly donation, please get in touch with Davide Calogero, Director of Development: T: 01482 488294 E: development@hulltruck.co.uk. hulltruck.co.uk

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

SCHOOLS. We work creatively with schools to enhance learning and improve achievement, attainment and aspiration.

RSC ASSOCIATE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME Together we work with Primary, Secondary and Special schools as part of a national project run by Hull Truck Theatre and St Mary’s College in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The project transforms experiences of Shakespeare and live theatre for young people.

SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP SCHEME Working closely with schools we build a relationship over a period of 12 months or more through a series of bespoke workshops, tours, resource materials and performance visits.

WORKSHOPS & TOURS Bespoke workshops, tours and resource materials are available throughout the year to enhance children’s experience and learning.

Workshops can take place at the theatre or in school.

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OLIVER TWIST. OLIVER TWIST WORKSHOPS Prepare your class for their theatre visit with our Oliver Twist school’s workshop.

The workshop is 90 minutes long and will introduce your class to the characters and story of the play without ruining any of the surprises.

THE OLIVER TWIST RESOURCE PACK Check out our online Resource Pack for Oliver Twist which will include an interview with the director, a fact sheet about Charles Dickens, a plot synopsis and selection of fun drama activities for you to lead in the classroom.

Available from September 2018.

YOUTH THEATRE. Hull Truck Youth Theatre gives young people aged 8 - 21 the opportunity to experience the excitement, creativity and enjoyment that go hand in hand with making theatre.

Working together with others to share ideas and explore areas of common interest, you’ll make lasting friendships and have lots of fun.

Youth Theatre is open to anyone and we offer a three tiered fee system to reflect different family incomes. Fees range from £30 to £50 per term and there are three terms per year - September, January and April.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. We run a diverse inclusion programme and work with partners on community projects.

COMMUNITY DIALOGUES Community Dialogues is our community engagement programme, delivered in two areas of low arts engagement in Hull. Through relationships with individuals and organisations on Orchard Park and Thornton Estates and consultation at events we continue to challenge barriers to engagement, so that we can be fully accessible to all our local communities.

ADULT ACTORS

ARTS AWARDS We are an Arts Award Support Centre, supporting organisations or individuals taking part at any level.

Arts Award is a range of unique qualifications that support young people to grow as artists and as arts leaders.

For more information visit www.artsaward.org.uk.

Adult Actors is our in-house theatre makers group for adults with learning disabilities who are able to attend workshops independently.

ACT III

OVER 55S THEATRE MAKERS. A weekly theatre makers group for the over 55s who come together to share their passion for theatre.

The group meets on Wednesdays for three terms each year and looks at all aspects of professional theatre, from behind the scenes to performance. Throughout the term there is the opportunity to write, perform, and meet industry professionals, playwrights, and directors.

Act III is a great way to make new friends and enjoy new learning skills.

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THEATRE HIRE, EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY Hull Truck Theatre is a vibrant and creative hub at the heart of Hull and perfect for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and corporate hires.

We offer two auditoria (capacity 135 and 429), a rehearsal room, Interact Suite, foyer areas, IT suite and two meeting rooms, which can accommodate between 4 – 429 delegates.

Situated on Ferensway, we are just a two minute walk from Paragon Rail and Bus Interchange, within walking distance of several hotels and just next door to St Stephens, multi-storey car park.

We offer packages to suit all needs and our in-house team can provide technical support, bespoke catering and a box office ticketing service. 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 EVENTS@HULLTRUCK.CO.UK OR 01482 488240

Photos by Saskia Blacker, Hull College

Whether it’s a lunchtime light bite or dinner and a show, Hull Truck Café-Bar serves a delicious and wide-ranging menu. Enjoy speciality coffee and a slice of homemade cake with friends, or indulge in a local craft beer and a tub of award-winning ice cream whenever you fancy a treat.

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 32

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TECHNICAL OFFICE

PRICES TO FIT EVERY POCKET We are committed to being as accessible as possible to all audiences, and our pricing reflects our mission to offer high quality and high value.

FLEXIBLE SEATING PLAN

BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES

Bookers can choose from a range of prices in our main auditorium, The Heron. A typical seating plan might look like this:

Mon – Sat 10am - 5.30pm* Bank Holidays closed *open later on performance nights and from 1hr prior to a Sunday performance.

STAGE

Tickets can be booked online, 24hrs a day, with no additional booking fee.

Most drama in the Heron will use the following flexible pricing structure, with £3 off for concessions on Peak and Standard performances.

PEAK

STANDARD OFF-PEAK

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Band A (Best seats)

£24.50

£22.50

£18.00

£16.00

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£22.50

£19.50

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£13.50

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£19.50

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The Studio will remain at one price, with £2 off for concessions.

DEALS AND DISCOUNTS Groups of 10+ get 10% off all tickets, including concessions.*

Our special rate for education groups is £10, with 1 free teacher for every 10 students.*

*subject to availability

Disabled patrons and their essential companions can purchase tickets at a reduced rate. The initial access booking should be made by contacting the box office.

Unwaged patrons receiving Jobseekers Allowance or unemployment benefits can book Back Row seats at £5 on Saturday matinees and £2 on midweek matinees. The £3 concession will still apply on other Peak and Standard performances.

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

Published ticket prices include a £1 contribution to the theatre’s work in the local community.

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 Audio Described

Relaxed

Audio description provides information about the visual elements of a production. The Box Office provides infra-red headsets, upon request, and audio description is delivered live, in between dialogue.

These performances are specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed environment and include additional lighting, gentler sound effects and a friendly attitude to noise and movement in the auditorium.

Touch tours are available one hour prior to the AD show and allow visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, costumes and props. Places must be booked 48hrs in advance by calling or emailing the box office.

Abigail’s Party: Wed 17 Oct, 2pm Oliver Twist: Thu 27 Dec, 7pm

Captioned Theatre captions are similar to television subtitles and convert spoken word in to visible text that provides deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people with access to live performances.

Abigail’s Party: Sat 20 Oct, 2pm The Ugly Duckling: Sat 5 Jan, 10.30am Oliver Twist: Sat 5 Jan, 2pm If you require accessible seating, an essential companion ticket or will be accompanied by an assistance dog, please contact the box office to make your initial booking so that we can discuss your requirements and offer you the best options for your needs.

Wheelchair spaces and best caption seats are available to book online. Please contact the Box Office to set up this facility.

Abigail’s Party: Thu 18 Oct, 7.30pm Oliver Twist: Thu 3 Jan, 2pm

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Family and Friends Discount Parties of 4 get up to £3 off each full price ticket. Parties must included 1 over 18 and 1 under 18.

Dinner & a Show

Pay What You Can

Includes everything for a great night out – best seat ticket*, main course, parking and programme at a discounted price. Look out for the symbol on show pages.

Performances are a great way to try something new or attend the theatre for the first time. Look out for the star symbol on the diary pages.

See more for less!

DRAMA DEAL

Drama Deal bookers automatically get Band A best seats.*

5 SHOWS FOR £55

Save over 50%!

3 SHOWS FOR £39

Just £13 per ticket!

4 SHOWS FOR £48

Save up to £10!

2 SHOWS FOR £28

Save up to £17!

Shows in the Drama Deal this season: • • • • • •

THE FULSTOW BOYS STILL NO IDEA ABIGAIL'S PARTY THEY DON'T PAY? WE WON'T PAY! DARK WINTER THICK AS THIEVES

Drama Deal Plus For an additional £20 a year, get the VIP treatment, with priority booking before each new season, 10% discount on food and drink and free parking for up to 5 visits.

*Subject to availability. Drama Deals do not apply on preview performances.

Any questions? Contact our helpful Box Office team on 01482 323638, email boxoffice@hulltruck.co.uk or visit www.hulltruck.co.uk.

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See show page for prices

OCTOBER HTT PRODUCTION

Mon 1 Tue 2

Abigail's Party

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Abigail's Party

7:30pm

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Abigail's Party

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Still No Idea

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Still No Idea

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Abigail's Party

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4&5

Sat 20

Abigail's Party

7:30pm

4&5

Tue 23

Don't Pay, Won't Pay

7.30pm

14

Wed 24

Don't Pay, Won't Pay

2pm

14

Wed 24

Don't Pay, Won't Pay

7:30pm

14

Thu 25

Don't Pay, Won't Pay

7:30pm

14

Fri 26

Don't Pay, Won't Pay

7:30pm

14

Sat 27

Don't Pay, Won't Pay

2pm

14

Sat 27

Don't Pay, Won't Pay

7:30pm

14

Mon 29

Henry Blofeld

7:30pm

15

Tue 30

How to Hide a Lion

2pm & 4pm

16

Wed 31

How to Hide a Lion

11am & 1.30pm

16

7:30pm

4&5 FAMILY

4&5 Wretched

8pm

13

COMEDY

DANCE

CIRCUS

Sun 14 EVENT

Mon 15

Great Adventures In Storyland

10am - 12pm

10

Where We Began

8pm

15

Steve Bugeja

8pm

15

Sun 21 Mon 22

Sun 28

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Post-Show Q&A

Pay What You Can

Date

Relaxed

The Heron

Audio Described

Time

Page

Captioned

Studio Theatre

Time

Page

NOVEMBER Thu 1

Showstopper!

7.30pm

16

Fri 2

Marcus Bridstocke

7:30pm

16

Tue 6

Dark Winter

7:30pm

17

Wed 7

Dark Winter

7:30pm

17

Thu 8

Dark Winter

7:30pm

17

Drip

8pm

18

Fri 9

Dark Winter

7:30pm

17

Drip

8pm

18

Sat 10

Dark Winter

2pm

17

Sat 10

Dark Winter

7:30pm

17

Hull Dance Prize

7:30pm

18

Other Ranks

8pm

20

Thu 15

Dinosaur

8pm

20

Fri 16

Jean Toussaint

8pm

21

Gonzalo Bergara Quartet

9pm

21

Thick as Thieves

8pm

23

Thick as Thieves

8pm

23

Great Adventures in Storyland

10am - 12pm

10

Sat 3 Sun 4 Mon 5

Sun 11 Mon 12 Tue 13 Wed 14

Sat 17

Trio HLK & Dame Evelyn Glennie

5pm

19

Sun 18

Pam Ayres

5pm

22

Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: The Ginger Snapped

8pm

22

Mon 19 Tue 20 Wed 21 Thu 22 Fri 23 Sat 24 Sun 25 Mon 26 Tue 27 Wed 28 Thu 29 Fri 30

Band A (Best seats) Band B Back row (Bar stool height seats)

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Oliver Twist

7pm

6&7

PEAK

STANDARD

OFF-PEAK

PREVIEW

£24.50 £22.50

£22.50 £19.50

£18.00 £15.00

£16.00 £13.50

£19.50

£16.50

£12.50

£10.00

Box Office 01482 323638

See show page for prices

DECEMBER Sat 1

Oliver Twist

7pm

HTT PRODUCTION

6&7

Sun 2

DRAMA

Mon 3 Tue 4

Oliver Twist

1.30pm & 7pm

6&7

Wed 5

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 1.30pm

6&7

Thu 6

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 1.30pm

6&7

Fri 7

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 7pm

6&7

Sat 8

Oliver Twist

2pm & 7pm

6&7

LOCAL SOCIETIES

MUSIC

MUSICAL

YOUTH THEATRE

Sun 9 Mon 10 Tue 11

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 1.30pm

6&7

Wed 12

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 1.30pm

6&7

Thu 13

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 1.30pm

6&7

Fri 14

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 7pm

6&7

Sat 15

Oliver Twist

2pm & 7pm

6&7

FAMILY

COMEDY

DANCE

CIRCUS

Sun 16 Mon 17

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 1.30pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10am & 1.15pm

8&9

Tue 18

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 1.30pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10am & 1.15pm

8&9

Ugly Duckling

10am & 1.15pm

8&9

Wed 19

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 1.30pm

6&7

Thur 20

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 7pm

6&7

Fri 21

Oliver Twist

10.15am & 7pm

6&7

Sat 22

Oliver Twist

2pm & 7pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10.30am & 1pm

8&9

Oliver Twist

11am & 4pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10.30am & 1pm

8&9

Thu 27

Oliver Twist

2pm AD & 7pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

1pm

8&9

Fri 28

Oliver Twist

11am & 4pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10.30am & 1pm

8&9

Sat 29

Oliver Twist

2pm & 7pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10.30am & 1pm

8&9

Sun 30

Oliver Twist

2pm & 7pm

6&7

Mon 31

Oliver Twist

11am & 4pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10.30am & 1pm

8&9

Sun 23 Mon 24 Tue 25 Wed 26

Tue 1 Wed 2

Oliver Twist

2pm & 7pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

1pm

8&9

Thu 3

Oliver Twist

2pm & 7pm C

6&7

Ugly Duckling

1pm

8&9

Fri 4

Oliver Twist

2pm & 7pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10.30pm & 1pm

8&9

Sat 5

Oliver Twist

2pm R & 7pm

6&7

Ugly Duckling

10.30pm R & 1pm

8&9

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EVENT

GENERAL INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US Hull Truck Theatre is situated on Ferensway, two minutes walk from Paragon Bus and Rail Interchange and St Stephen’s Car Park.

CAR PARKING Safe, secure and well-lit parking is available at St Stephen’s Shopping Centre, located next door to Hull Truck Theatre.

ACCESS Our front of house staff will be happy to help with your access requirements.

Please mention your requirements when you book.

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