SUMMER SPRING
SEASON BROCHURE
JANJUL 2026
WELCOME
As we open the doors to a brand-new season at Hull Truck Theatre, our stages will be alive with stories that challenge, entertain, and bring our community together a true reflection of the creativity and spirit that makes Hull Truck Theatre so special.
We’re delighted to announce that we’re going to be embarking on a new three-year partnership with local telecommunications service provider KCOM. KCOM will be joining us as a Principal Partner, and we can’t wait to have them on board. Watch this space for more details about what the partnership will entail!
At the centre of our season is one of the greatest plays ever written Macbeth. This gripping new production set in a contemporary war zone promises to be a thrilling new take on Shakespeare’s dark tragedy, exploring the consequences of unchecked ambition. Alongside Macbeth, we’re proud to present an exciting line-up of dramatic storytelling that showcases the breadth of theatre being made today. John Godber’s classic Teechers returns – as funny as ever, shining a light on education, aspiration, and the power of performance. Then, step into the luxurious intrigue of The Grand Babylon Hotel, a stylish adaptation by Deborah McAndrew who adapted our Christmas production of Oliver Twist, it is brimming with secrets, scandal, and plenty of slapstick, the production has been wowing audiences and getting great reviews.
Battersea Arts Centre’s Pied Piper is also a must-see for the season! A musical reimagining full of rhythm, rhyme, and rebellion that will have families dancing in their seats! Together, these productions demonstrate the power of theatre to confront, question, and inspire change.
We all need a good laugh and a reason to share joyful experiences together, and this season offers plenty. With Sara Pascoe, Jen Brister and Marc Burrows keeping adults entertained and Great Adventures, Zog and The Gruffalo’s Child inviting younger audiences on a journey of discovery filled with fun and imagination. The Wizard of Oz, Grease and The Addams Family are also fantastic family favourites.
As always, we’re proud to continue celebrating the incredible diversity of stories and voices that make up our community. Keep an eye out for the rainbow flags throughout this brochure, marking our Pride Season productions a celebration of queer stories, artists, and allies. These performances are a vital part of our commitment to representing everyone on our stages and ensuring that all who come through our doors feel seen, welcomed, and inspired.
Whether you’re drawn to the dark allure of Macbeth, the laughter of Teechers, the intrigue of The Grand Babylon Hotel, or the family joy of The Gruffalo’s Child, there’s something here for everyone. We can’t wait to share this season with you.
Mark Babych Artistic Director
Janthi Mills-Ward Executive Director
AWARD WINNING PRE-THEATRE STREET FOOD
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Opening Hours
Wednesday & Saturday
10am until 5pm (later on performance nights)
+ 2 hours before a show starts on all performance days
Last food orders 30 mins before show starts
BOOKING & BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
SECURE MY BOOKING
BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 5pm (later on performance days)
Sunday – Monday: Open 2 hours before a performance Closed on Bank Holidays
01482 323638
WWW.HULLTRUCK.CO.UK
Tickets can be booked online, 24hrs a day.
PAY WHAT YOU CAN (PWYC)
PWYC performances are a great way to try something new, attend the theatre for the first time or enable you to attend if your current financial situation is tight. You can pay as little as £5 per ticket. Max of 6 tickets per customer.
INCOME RELATED BENEFITS
Customers who receive Income Related Benefits can book Band C (yellow) seats for a reduced rate on select matinees of Made by Hull Truck Theatre performances. For full info and T&Cs please visit our website – Your Visit – Booking Info – Concessions, Deals and Discounts.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For full T&Cs please visit our website and search ‘Terms’ or ask at the Box Office.
All information correct at time of going to print (Oct 2025). Where possible, content and age guidance and running times are included on our website – which is regularly updated.
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Hull Truck Theatre has partnered with Secure My Booking to offer optional ticket refund protection at just £1.95 per ticket.
Ticket protection allows you to recover 100% of the paid ticket price in the event of accident, injury, illness, severe weather, travel disruption and more.
For full T&Cs visit our website –Your Visit – Booking Information
DRAMA DEAL
DRAMA DEAL
See more shows for less with Hull Truck Theatre’s Drama Deal.
Giving you the best seats in the house and access to exceptional drama at affordable prices.
Shows in the Drama Deal include:
• Macbeth (5 - 28 Feb)
• The Grand Babylon Hotel (10 - 13 Mar)
• Teechers (21 - 30 Apr)
• Cured (24 - 27 Jun)
Buy tickets for two or more of the above shows and get 25% off the total price
Band A (red) and band B (Blue) seatsexcluding PWYC performances. Standard tickets only.
Keep an eye out for the rainbow flags marking our Pride Season productions. Buy Tickets for 2 or more of these shows and get 25% off the total price. Standard tickets only.
PRIDE SEASON
ACCESS
Look out for these access symbols on the show pages for performance dates and times.
Audio Description is delivered via an infra-red headset and provides information about the visual elements of the show, for those who are blind or visually impaired. You only need a headset if you would benefit from using this facilityplease pre-book one with the Box Office.
Touch Tours are available 90 mins before the audio described show and last approx. 30 mins. Touch Tours allow blind and visually impaired customers the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, costumes and props, ahead of the show. Spaces must be booked with the Box Office, 24hrs in advance, or online when buying tickets for the show.
Theatre Captions are similar to television subtitles and convert spoken word into visible text that provides those who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing with access to live performances. Captions can also be useful for those whose first language is not English or have difficulty understanding accents.
British Sign Language (BSL) performances enable Deaf BSL users to understand the performance through the signs of an interpreter, who is on or by the stage during the performance.
Relaxed Performances are specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed environment. They include additional lighting, a friendly attitude to noise and movement in the theatre and we can also offer additional space if requested.
Booking Access Tickets Online
If you regularly require a wheelchair space or best view of captions screens/ BSL interpreter seats, we would love to show you how to book them online yourself. You can visit the Access page on our website and find instructions under ’Accessible Guides & Info’, or contact the Box Office and we’ll be happy to go through the process with you.
Assistance dogs are welcome in the theatre and performance spaces. If you are going to be accompanied by an assistance dog please contact the Box Office, before you book, so that we can make arrangements to either seat you together during the show or dog-sit for you.
Baby Friendly performances are designed for customers with babies under the age of 18 months. These shows have a relaxed atmosphere and friendly attitude to noise and movement in the theatre. Facilities include: additional changing tables both inside and outside of the auditorium, high chairs, bottle warming, buggy park and a baby play area.
Baby Friendly performances available for Teechers Wed 29 Apr, 11am.
Sensory Items
We have a small number of ear defenders, wobble cushions and weighted blankets which can be loaned from the Box Office, plus a range of sensory toys. Please feel free to bring along any items that usually assist in coping with busy or noisy environments –e.g. ear plugs, sensory toys or sunglasses.
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FEBRUARY
THUR 5 FEB – SAT 28 FEB 2026, 7.30pm
MATINEES: 7, 14, 18, 21, 28, 2pm
SCHOOLS PERF: 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 10.15am PAY WHAT YOU CAN: THUR 5 FEB, 7.30pm
HULL TRUCK THEATRE, OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON AND DERBY THEATRE PRESENTS
MACBETH
BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTED BY MARK BABYCH
HELL IS MURKY
In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted and wounded land.
Macbeth, returning from battle, meets three witches bearing a strange and fateful prophecy that begins a chain of bloody and brutal events.
Driven by an insatiable desire to succeed, Macbeth sets out to become King, by any means possible.
As his power-hungry wife sets him off on a murderous course to seize the crown, he is consumed by a great darkness… with violence and tyranny inflicted upon everything and everyone who stands in his way. But will their sanity remain intact, or will they pay the ultimate price for their destructive actions?
Don’t miss this powerful and chilling production of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, which lays bare the human cost of unchecked ambition.
Recommended Age: 13+
TICKETS: £32 - £11 CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE ON SELECT PERFORMANCES
Touch Tour SAT 14 FEB, 12.30pm
Access Performances
Audio Described SAT 14 FEB, 2pm
Relaxed TUE 17 FEB, 7.30pm & WED 25 FEB, 10.15am
BSL Interpreted & Captioned TUE 24 FEB, 7.30pm
Post show Q&A THUR 26 FEB (after morning show).
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
FEBRUARY HALF-TERM: GREAT ADVENTURES PRESENTS COLOSSEUM OF CHAOS SAT 14, MON 16 & TUE 17 FEBRUARY
EASTER: A GREAT EASTER ADVENTURE SAT 28, MON 30 & TUE 31 MARCH
MAY HALF-TERM: A GREAT DETECTIVE ADVENTURE SAT 23, TUE 26 & WED 27 MAY
TICKETS: £7.50 PER CHILD, ONE FREE ACCOMPANYING ADULT
Session 1
ARTS & CRAFTS: 10am SHOW: 10.45am
3 - 6
Session 2
ARTS & CRAFTS: 11.30am SHOW: 12.15pm
Are you ready for a Great Adventure?
Join us at Hull Truck Theatre this Spring/Summer for three exciting Great Adventures packed with laughter, creativity, and fun!
Join us during February half term for plenty of laughs at Colosseum of Chaos, an entertaining Easter adventure during the Easter holidays and a daring detective-themed adventure in the May half-term.
Each Great Adventure starts with an arts and crafts session followed by a fun interactive play that makes use of the children’s colourful creations. Each show last approximately 30 minutes.
SATURDAY 13th June 2026, 11am - 3pm
Join Hull Truck Theatre and the Albemarle Music Centre as we once again open our doors for a FREE event full of activities and fun for the whole family to enjoy. in association with the Albemarle Music Centre
MARCH
FRI 20 - SAT 21 MAR
FRI 27 - SAT 28 MAR TICKETS: £10 | CONC. £2 OFF
THE RING OF CHOICE
From the medieval times of tyrants and swords, to the modern day age of smartphones and social media, the world is constantly evolving.
Yet one force remains unchanged... the power of the Ring of Choice.
Join Hull Truck’s Theatre’s Youth Theatre in a journey through time, with this story of imagination, influence, and the timeless quest to be seen.
Fri 20, 7pm & Sat 21,6pmSaturday Seniors & Young Company
Fri 27, 7pm & Sat 28 Mar, 6pmWednesday Young Company & Thursday Senior
JUNE
FRI 26 - SAT 27 JUN, 7pm
MATINEE: SAT 27, 2pm TICKETS: £10 | CONC. £2 OFF
OLD HABITS
CREATED BY ACT III IN COLLABORATION WITH MAUREEN LENNON
When a group of elderly nuns discover their cherished former convent is set to be transformed into luxury flats, they’re faced with a choice: honour their vows, or to trespass - quite literally.
Trading rosary beads for grappling hooks and holy water for hammers, the sisters embark on a bold mission to reclaim what’s rightfully theirs.
After many years of charity, these sisters are finally doing it for themselves.
Act III is Hull Truck Theatre’s community theatre company for retired adults who work with professional theatre makers to create entertaining contemporary performances.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY
WEEK 1–6 EVERY TUE, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
COURSE DATES: TUE 20 JAN -TUE 24 FEB
COURSE FEE: £90
INTRODUCTION TO STAND-UP COMEDY WITH KEVIN PRECIOUS
Always fancied trying your hand at stand-up comedy but never got around to it? Or maybe, you’re thinking stand-up would be a great way to boost your presentation skills, improve the business of public speaking or add a comedic aspect to your writing?
Well now’s your chance to get stuck in. Our course is designed to be a comprehensive introduction to writing and performing stand-up comedy and culminates with each participant getting the opportunity to perform their first gig. Participants will develop methods and techniques for generating self-authored comedy material; combined with the ability to deliver the material in front of a live audience.
MARCH
TUE 3 MAR, 7pm
TICKETS: £8
HULL TRUCK THEATRE’S COMEDY GRADUATES SHOWCASE
As part of their stand-up comedy course with comedian Kevin Precious, our graduates embark on their first 5-minute sets. This is a great opportunity to support a range of new comedians at the start of their comedy journeys at an event compered by a professional comedian. You never know, you may be the first to witness a star of the future.
JANUARY
THUR 15 JAN, 7pm
TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF
LEAR’S SHADOW
“It’s Shakespeare, Jim, but not as we know it”
SPOILER ALERT: At the end of Shakespeare’s play, Lear dies. Then what?
Come on, we all wonder that, sometimes, don’t we? What happens after you die?
Well, that’s where this show starts. Using only Shakespeare’s words (reordered, repurposed, and often repeated) Lear’s Shadow is a mischievous, engaging reflection on Shakespeare’s great domestic tragedy.
JANUARY
THUR 15 JAN, 7.30pm TICKETS: £29.50
LITTLE WANDER IN ASSOCIATION WITH PBJ MANAGEMENT PRESENTS BRIDGET
CHRISTIE: JACKET POTATO PIZZA
A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Bridget Christie hits the road again with a brand new show. Creator of Channel 4’s smash hit sitcom The Change and BBC Radio 4’s Mortal. Star of Taskmaster, Ghosts, Uncanny, and Off Menu.
One of the brightest and best around.’ The Independent ‘Razor sharp, consistently hilarious, expertly paced and structured set.’ The Telegraph
JANUARY
FRI 23 JAN, 7.30pm TICKETS: £23.50
CHUCKL. HULL WITH SEANN WALSH AND BRENNAN REECE
Get ready for a huge night of stand-up as Chuckl. Hull returns with an incredible lineup headlined by Seann Walsh, star of Live at the Apollo, I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Netflix’s Flinch Joining him is the brilliantly funny Brennan Reece (Live at the Apollo, Roast Battle), plus a handpicked selection of top comedians from across the UK comedy circuit.
JANUARY
SAT 17 JAN, 6pm TICKETS: £18
THE OLIVIA RODRIGO EXPERIENCE
After exploding onto the music scene in 2021, Olivia Rodrigo has produced a catalogue of anthems especially for the younger generations.
The Olivia Rodrigo Experience is a tribute to the Pop Rock Sensation celebrating all her biggest hits. This show is energetic, fun, and very lively with lots of interaction - Featuring a show-stopping set list including Drivers License, Good 4 U, Get Him Back!, Vampire, Bad Idea Right? and many more!
Complete with authentic costumes, vocals and dancers, this show promises to have something for every age and the audience.
JANUARY
SAT 24 JAN, 7.30pm TICKETS: £26
RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB: ‘THE RONNIE SCOTT’S STORY’
Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz, narration, rare archive photos, and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to celebrate The Ronnie Scott’s Story.
‘Outstanding players. For poise, balance and swing they’re a joy to listen to’ The Observer
FEBRUARY
FRI 13 - SAT 14 FEB, 7pm TICKETS: £15
COLOSSEUM OF CHAOS
Welcome to the Colosseum, where two idiot Gladiators will fight for your enjoyment and the amusement of the Almighty Amazon Alexa.
Expect impressive fights, hilarious games and raucous fun! Grab a drink, warm up those Roman thumbs and prepare to FIGHT!
A hilarious comedy for adults 18 and over.
FEBRUARY
WED 25 – THUR 26 FEB, 7pm TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF
CHILDREN
OF THE NIGHT
WRITTEN BY DANIELLE PHILLIPS & DIRECTED BY KIMBERLEY SYKES
A Play, A Poem, and A Party
A clubland coming-of-age story, Children of the Night follows Lindsay Jenkins, a young Donny lass with an A in English, a thirst for rave and £4.25 for the taxi home.
Amidst the chaotic finale of 90s nightlife, the backdrop of post-Thatcher Britain and during the UK’s first heterosexual HIV cluster, Children of the Night is a love letter to the working-class cultural pulse of the North, mixing kitchen-sink drama with dance-floor euphoria.
MARCH
WED 4 MAR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £24
AN EVENING WITH CRISSY ROCK
Best known for appearing on TV shows such as Benidorm, I’m A Celebrity and Celebrity Masterchef, Crissy Rock is better known to her fans as one of the most outstanding and outrageous stand up comedians of her generation.
To celebrate over 30 years of her film debut in Ken Loach’s Ladybird Ladybird, Crissy Rock is hitting the road with a brand new show of two halves!
MARCH
THUR 5 MAR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £33.50
SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU (WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE)
This spectacular tribute brings Whitney’s greatest hits to life, from heart-melting ballads including “I Will Always Love You” and “Greatest Love of All” to sparkling dancefloor anthems such as “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and “How Will I Know” that will have you moving all night long.
MARCH
THUR 5 MAR , 7pm TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF
KEVIN PRECIOUS: THE RELUCTANT TEACHER
Kevin Precious used to be a teacher. He enjoyed the teaching part; it was the stuff that goes with it that was a drag. So he left.
“...there’s joy to be found in his company and under his care… if you’ve ever worked as a teacher, it feels like a show that would be satisfying in the extreme”
Chortle
MARCH
FRI 6 – SAT 7 MAR, 7pm TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF
IN THE AIR TONIGHT
Come and meet some of the regulars of the Victoria Inn - The place to pour your heart out.
It’s usually very quiet on Monday night, but lovers, would-be lovers, married couples and some very dodgy characters all pass through the doors of the pub, where Max serves the drinks, hears their tales and breaks up the fights in this brand new musical.
MARCH
SAT 7 MAR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £21.50
ANDY ZALTZMAN: THE ZALTGEIST
Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, statistician on Test Match Special, and champion of Taskmaster series 18 extends his hit tour into 2026.
Fully updated due to the UK and the world both steadfastly refusing to sort themselves out, Andy assesses the state of renowned planet Earth, its under-pressure current inhouse millennium, and its most famous and controversial species the human race.
“Constantly amusing and stimulating… properly funny… a true original and a true delight.”
Dominic Maxwell, The Times ★★★★
MARCH
TUE 10 – FRI 13 MAR, 7.30pm MATINEE: WED 11 MAR, 2pm TICKETS: £24 - £18 | CONC. £3 OFF
CLAYBODY THEATRE PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEW VIC THEATRE
THE GRAND BABYLON HOTEL
BY ARNOLD BENNETT
Nella Racksole wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu of the exclusive Grand Babylon - so her wealthy father obligingly buys the entire Hotel. However, they soon find they have bitten off more than they can chew…
“This is that rare thing, a great night out.” Northern Soul ★★★★
“Clever comedy… switches deliriously between the daft and the macabre.”
The Stage ★★★★
DRAMA DEAL
MARCH
SAT 14 MAR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £26
CHUCKL. HULL WITH RUSSELL KANE
The laughter continues this March with another unmissable night at Chuckl. Hull, headlined by Russell Kane, the multi-awardwinning comedian from Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Comedy Central’s Stand Up Central
Expect quick-fire wit, razor-sharp observations and a stellar supporting lineup of top club comedians.
MARCH
TUE 17 – WED 18 MAR, 7.30pm
TICKETS: £24 - £18 | CONC. £3 OFF RABBLE THEATRE PRESENT
GLITCH - THE TRUE STORY OF THE POST OFFICE SCANDAL
BY ZANNAH KEARNS
Pam Stubbs has been sub-postmistress of Barkham Post Office for twenty years, respected and loved by the community. But when unexplained discrepancies start appearing in her accounts, Pam finds herself at the heart of the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history.
“A powerful, emotional and fascinating story from the excellent RABBLE Theatre.”
West End Best Friend
“Glitch” is an inspirational true story, based on the experiences of Pam and her colleagues.
RECOMMENDED AGE: 3+
MARCH
FRI 20 MAR, 1.30pm & 4.30pm SAT 21 MAR, 10.30am & 1pm
ADULTS: £16.50, CHILD £14.50 FRIENDS & FAMILY OFFER: £58 (Four tickets)
Must include at least 1 child and 1 adult, see webpage for more details EDUCATION & YOUTH GROUP RATE AVAILABLE
TALL STORIES PRESENTS
THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD
ADAPTED FROM JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER’S AWARD-WINNING PICTURE
BOOK
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood...
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?
Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.
ACCESS PERFORMANCE
RP: FRI 20, 1.30pm & SAT 21, 10.30am.
BSL: SAT 21, 1pm
The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 – Macmillan Children’s Books
MARCH
THUR 26 MAR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £27.50 | CONC. £4 OFF
SARA PASCOE: I AM A STRANGE GLOOP
Sara Pascoe is back with a brand new show for her biggest ever tour of the UK & Ireland.
Sara is a comedian and her children don’t sleep and her kitchen won’t clean itself.
As seen on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, and QI.
‘First-rate confessional comedy’
★★★★ The Times
MARCH
TUE 24 MAR, 6pm WED 25 MAR,1pm
ADULTS: £15 CHILD £13
A BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE & RODIUM CO-PRODUCTION TOUR PRODUCED BY ARCADE
PIED PIPER
It’s the eve of the mayoral election, and the kids of Hamelin aren’t happy. The mayor and owner of the local pie factory has imposed a music ban, and to make matters worse, there’s a serious rat problem. But, there have been whispers of a mysterious rat catcher in town… sometimes he plays a pipe…sometimes a microphone. Can this curious stranger help Hamelin to find its voice once more?
A raucous musical re-imagining of a medieval fairy-tale. Featuring a hugely talented cast of beatboxers, musicians and special guest performances from the local community, get ready for an electrifying night of vocal wizardry for all the family.
MARCH
FRI 27 MAR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £31.50
THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER - THE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as Peter Bleksley, founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld. This is crime-fighting as you’ve never seen it before.
APRIL
WED 1 APR, 7.30pm
TICKETS: £29.50
LEGACY CONCERT COMPANY PRESENTS
FOUNDA DEDICATION TO THE LEGEND OF MEAT LOAF
Paradise Found delivers a two hour high octane tribute performance featuring an electrifying allstar headline band.
Blazing through Meat Loaf’s greatest hits outa hell & legendary singalong anthems. Bat Out Of Hell, Took The Words, Modern Girl, Out Of The Frying Pan, Dead Ringer For Love and much more.
APRIL
TUE 7 APR, 2.30pm TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £3 OFF
APRIL
THU 2 APR, 11am & 2pm
TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £3 OFF
6+
WIFI WARS EASTER SPECIAL
WiFi Wars brings their EGGstremely EASTERrific live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TV’s hit comedy/gaming show “Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit”) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!
CRAFTY FOOLS: ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE
Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his cartoon companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry. Expect skills, silliness and the studious application of logic as you embark upon Adventures in Science!
APRIL
FRI 10 APR, 11am TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF AGE: 6+
3+
DORIS THE DORMOUSE
This is the fable of Doris the Dormouse. Listen… take it in… be inspired, and dream big, as we take you on a journey…
Doris the Dormouse begins to prepare for her first winter alone but the cold is fast approaching, and with time running out… will she have had enough of the best berries in town to get by this winter, or will she go hungry?
Join us this Spring for a brand-new gentle and heartwarming story filled with big characters, original live folk music and puppetry.
APRIL
THU 16 APR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £26 | CONC. £3 OFF
PARODY OF THE RINGS
A Hilarious and Epic Adventure!
What happens when a cinema’s Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong?
At the local cinema, all hell breaks loose when the ushers misplace the DVDs of The Lord of the Rings trilogy – every single copy! With only the soundtracks left in hand, the team of hapless ushers must somehow improvise an entire threefilm saga in front of a live audience. Fabulous Frodo Fun For Fans. Starburst Magazine
APRIL
THU 9 – FRI 10 APR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £26 | CONC. £3 OFF
JEN BRISTER: REACTIVE
Jen Brister is Reactive - or so she’s been told. Apparently you don’t have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the world and people in general, Brister has been told she needs to chill the hell out. Can Jen find her zen? It seems unlikely to be honest…
Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, QI and Mock The Week
APRIL
FRI 17 APR, 7.30pm TICKETS: £33.50
RADIO GAGA: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO QUEEN
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun and showmanship of the band’s touring days. Playing all your favourite hits. Join us as we say, Radio, someone still loves you!
APRIL
FRI 17 APR, 7pm TICKETS: £18
JESSICA FOSTEKEW: ICONIC BREATH
Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected saintlike kindness and understanding. S**t.
The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days from Edinburgh Best Show Award Nominee. As seen and heard on QI, Live at the Apollo, The Guilty Feminist.
APRIL
SAT 18 APR, 7pm TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF
RIDING LIGHTS PRESENTS RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW
Join us for a hilarious improvised show that will bring the roof down with laughter! It’s funny, it’s foolish, it’s fit for family audiences, and it really does make it up as it goes along. You bring the ideas and our merry band of improvisers turn them into chaotic comedy using witty games and gags to bring side-splitting stories to life.
APRIL
SAT 18 APR, 11am & 2pm TICKETS: £18 | CONC. £3 OFF
AMAZING ANIMALS
AGE: 2+
If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see life sized crocodiles, sloths, reindeer, dinosaurs, penguins, orangutans and maybe even a spraying skunk bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes.
APRIL
TUE 21 - WED 22 APR, 7pm TICKETS: £17 | CONC. £2 OFF
GINGERGREEN PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
SHEILA’S ISLAND
BY TIM FIRTH (CALENDAR GIRLS)
Shipwrecked. Soaked. Seriously out of their depth. Four middle-aged businesswomen head off on a team-building weekend in the Lake District… and promptly get marooned. On an island. In November. With only sausages, sarcasm, and a questionable grasp of map reading to survive. This amateur production is present by Concord Theatricals Ltd.
APRIL
TUE 21 – THU 30 APRIL, 7.30pm MATINEES: 23, 25 & 30 APRIL, 2pm TICKETS: £29.50 - £23 | CONC. £3 OFF EDUCATION & GROUP RATE AVAILABLE
TEECHERS
BY JOHN GODBER
New Year. . . same problems!
It is the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post Covid times. bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B.Tech Performance exam to showcase their work.
What follows is a funny, fast moving, hard hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy as they play staff, students and site premises
managers, including the new drama teacher Miss Nixon who has helped get them into drama and changed their lives.
But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that Miss Nixon is moving on too . . .to the local private school.
10 out of 10! The Times
show Q&A THUR 23 APR (AFTER MATINEE)
DRAMA DEAL
Post
Baby Friendly WED 29 APR, 11am (£15)
MAY
SAT 2 MAY, 7pm TICKETS: £26 | CONC. £2 OFF DANIEL TAYLOR PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENTS
THE VERY BEST OF TOMMY COOPER JUST LIKE THAT!
A one-man show celebrating one of Britain’s best entertainers – just like that!
Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023, Daniel Taylor Productions Ltd presents The Very Best of Tommy Cooper.
MAY
SAT 2 MAY, 11am & 2pm
ADULTS: £17.50
CHILDREN: £15.50
FAMILY TICKET: £64
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENT DINOSAURS LIVE
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is touring theatres across the UK!
Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other.
Over 30 years since the comedian’s untimely demise, this hilarious show was written and produced by Daniel Taylor, who recently took part in BBC1’s Unbreakable. As well as acclaimed roles in Something About George, Lennon Through a Glass Onion and Blood Brothers AGES: 3+
We’ll go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage!
MAY
FRI 8 MAY, 7.30pm TICKETS: £18
THE BRITPOP SHOW WITH MARC BURROWS
Join award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music’s most iconic and enduring movements, marking 30 years since the iconic Blur vs. Oasis chart war. Music journalist Marc (Guardian, The Quietus, Big Issue) dives into the stories, rivalries, OTT personalities as well as some of the finest music the UK has ever produced. Part nostalgic love letter, part send-up, part rock ‘n’ roll party. DoyaknowwhatImean?.
“Funny, clever and profound … unmissable” Starburst
“Utter joyful enthusiasm” Broadway Baby
MAY
SAT 9 MAY, 7.30pm TICKETS: £24
ALFIE MOORE: ACOPALYPSE NOW
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brandnew tour show former Humberside police officer, ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie, has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter but this show certainly is.
“offbeat, revealing and very funny”
You Magazine
“Brilliantly funny…genuinely hilarious” David Mitchell
MAY
WED 13 – SAT 16 MAY, 7.30pm MATINEE: SAT 16 MAY, 2pm TICKETS: £20
TECH IT SERIOUS PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
AVENUE Q
Life’s tough when you’re made of felt! Welcome to Avenue Q the laugh-out-loud, Tony Award-winning musical that’s like Sesame Street… but strictly for adults!
With a cast of unforgettable puppet and human characters, Avenue Q tackles all the big grown-up questions: finding a job, paying the rent, falling in love – and discovering your purpose in life. Packed with outrageous humour, catchy songs, and more than a touch of heart, this is a show that’s as warm and wise as it is wildly inappropriate.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI – www.mtishows.co.uk
MAY
TUE 19 MAY, 7.30pm TICKETS: £26.50
CASSIDY JANSON SINGS
CAROLE KING
Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in London’s West End.
Cassidy will showcase her breathtaking vocals and live band on King’s biggest hits including Natural Woman, You’ve Got a Friend, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and many more, brought to life with Cassidy’s incredible live band.
MAY
WED 20 MAY, 7.30pm TICKETS: £24
SOLVE-ALONGA-MURDERSHE-WROTE
Cult hit event Solve Along A Murder She Wrote comes to Hull with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “A Fashionable Way to Die”. Jessica Fletcher visits Paris to support her friend’s fashion show, but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve!
Solve Along A Murder She Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television.
MAY
WED 27 – SAT 30 MAY, 7.30pm
MATINEES: THUR 28 & SAT 30 MAY, 2pm
TICKETS: £17.50
NAPA PRESENT
JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL
Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, this gothic thriller features a dramatic pop-rock score that explores the gripping story of one man’s struggle against the darkness within.
Audiences will be transported into a world of passion, power, and conflict as Dr. Jekyll’s experiments give birth to his sinister alter ego Mr. Hyde, turning his life upside down as he explores the fine line between good and evil.
Presented by NAPA’s outstanding company of emerging talent, this production showcases the next generation of performers right here in Hull.
This amateur production is presented by Music Theatre International.
JUNE
THUR 4 JUN, 5pm
Pyjama party performance*
FRI 5 JUN, 10.30am & 1.30pm
SAT 6 – SUN 7 JUN, 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
ADULTS: £18.50
CHILDREN: £14.50
EDUCATION & YOUTH GROUP RATE AVAILABLE
ZOG
A Roaring, Soaring Musical for Brave Little Dragons Everywhere!
‘I’m not braggin’ but I’m a dragon’
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children.
Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He’s also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet, so that he can finally win a golden star?
This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe and beautiful puppets by Little Angel, is a treat for children and adults alike.
‘A bright colourful musical to capture the magic of theatre’ What’s Good to Do
ACCESS PERFORMANCE
BSL: SAT 6 JUN, 3.30pm
RP: SUN 7 JUN, 3.30pm
Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books
JUNE
THUR 4 JUN, 7pm TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF
SMOKE
CREATED AND PERFORMED BY ALEXIS GREGORY DIRECTED BY CAMPBELL X + YOU ARE LOVED PANEL.
SMOKE is a new queer thriller meets savage comedy, from acclaimed queer creatives Alexis Gregory (Riot Act) and directed by awardwinning filmmaker Campbell X (Stud Life, Low Rider). Post the performance, LGBTQ+ organisation You Are Loved hosts a public panel discussion, exploring the key themes from the play.
JUNE
THUR 11 JUN, 7.30pm TICKETS: £21
AWKWARD PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH KINGS HEAD THEATRE, AND DADDY’S MONEY.
THE FIT PRINCE
A new queer rom-com from Linus Karp and Joseph Martin that was critic’s choice from the New York Times and Vogue Magazine at Edinburgh Fringe. Set to original music by Leland (Troye Sivan, RuPaul’s Drag Race) and featuring an all-star digital cast including Tove Lo, Sebastian Croft, Kate Butch and more.
JUNE
WED 10 JUN, 7.30pm TICKETS: £21
MARK SIMMONS: JEST TO IMPRESS
Dave’s Joke of the Fringe 2024
As Seen on Mock The Week, ‘Master of oneliners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour.
He’s back in 2026 with a show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
JUNE
FRI 12 - SAT 13 JUN, 7.30pm TICKETS: £21
AWKWARD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS DIANA: THE UNTOLD AND UNTRUE STORY
Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know this story of Diana? We very much doubt it. Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of her extraordinary life. Combining drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry and a lot of queer joy –this unique celebration of the peoples princess has won multiple awards and sold-out venues across the UK, and across the world.
This amateur production of Grease is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), www.theatricalrights.co.uk
“Grease” Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
JUNE
THUR 18 JUN, 7pm TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF
REMEMBER, REMEMBER
Gather round the bonfire, girlies! It’s time for a history lesson.
It’s November, 1605. Some rebellious Catholics are on a mission to overthrow King James I and his protestant tyranny.
Thought you knew the story of The Gunpowder Plot? Well, think again!
Did you know that really, really, it involved musical numbers? Forbidden love? Lorraine Kelly?
JUNE
TUE 16 – SAT 20 JUN, 7.30pm MATINEE: SAT 20 JUN, 2pm TICKETS: £19
BEVERLEY MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS GREASE
Since its electric Broadway and West End debut in the early 1970s, Grease has remained one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals. Funny, frank, and bursting with hits including Greased Lightnin’,Hopelessly Devoted to You, You’re The One That I Want, and Summer Nights, this beloved show follows Danny and Sandy as they navigate high school life, friendships, first loves, and the unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations.
Join Beverley Musical Theatre for a vibrant new production of this timeless classic – slicked hair, swing skirts, and summer romance guaranteed!
JUNE
SAT 20 JUN, 7pm TICKETS: £15 | CONC. £2 OFF
DYKE SYSTEMS LTD.
Sally and Susan aren’t your average suburban women. They’re business women. And you’re invited to the most prestigious seminar of the year that could help you get filthy rich!
Step into the glittery, unhinged world of multilevel marketing mayhem with Fag Packet, Kheski Kobler and Holly Wilson-Guy, the awardwinning cabaret and theatre double act. Equal parts corporate seminar and queer fever dream, DYKE Systems Ltd. is a sharp, subversive takedown of pyramid schemes, ruthless heteronormativity and corporate feminism.
JUNE
WED 24 – SAT 27 JUN, 7.30pm TICKETS: £24 - £18 | CONC. £3 OFF LIVERPOOL’S ROYAL COURT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BIRDS OF PARADISE PRESENT
CURED
BY LAURENCE CLARK
Full of wit and humour this is a trip to Lourdes that turns into an unholy mess.
For some, a pilgrimage to Lourdes is an opportunity for prayer, contemplation and quiet reflection. But for Connor Fisher, a young, wheelchair-using scally, it’s just a chance to get his leg over!
After lying his way onto the trip to pursue Rose, a woman he meets in the queue for a disability benefit reassessment, he proceeds to lead his fellow pilgrims astray.
Thanks to Connor’s influence, before long they end up doing pretty much everything Catholics hate!
JULY
WED 1 – SAT 4 JUL, 7.30pm MATINEE: THUR 2 & SAT 4 JUL, 2pm TICKETS: £18 | CONC. £3 OFF STATE OF THE ARTS ACADEMY PRESENTS
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L Frank Baum’s classic story, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film, that’ll have you toe-tapping along and humming the tunes after you’ve left the theatre! The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
This amateur production of The Wizard Of Oz (RSC Version) is performed my arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
This amateur production of The Addams Family Young@Part” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW),
HULL TRUCK SCREEN
SHOWCASING THE BEST IN ART AND INDEPENDENT CINEMA FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Experience world-class screenings in The Godber Studio, equipped with a state-ofthe-art screen and sound system. Enjoy live broadcasts from
The Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre Live, and the Royal Ballet & Opera.
These screenings run alongside our exciting season in partnership with Hull Independent Cinema (HIC).
New screenings are added every month – visit www.hulltruck.co.uk/whats-on/ films-screenings to see what’s coming up!
Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
JULY
THUR 16 – FRI 17 JUL, 7.30pm SAT 18 JUL, 2pm & 6.30pm
TICKETS: £23.50 - £15.50
CONC. AVAILABLE ON BAND B SEATS
RARE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
YOUNG@PART
In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. Nonetheless, this quirky family still has to deal with many of the same challenges faced by any other family, and the spookiest nightmare faced by every family creates the focus.
In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.
Films & Screenings
TUE 20 JAN, 7pm
Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical TICKETS: £16 | CONC. £2 OFF
WED 21 JAN, 7pm
NT Live: The Fifth Step (Encore Screening)* TICKETS: £16 | CONC. £2 OFF
FRI 23 JAN, 7pm
Exhibition On Screen: Caravaggio TICKETS: £13.50 | CONC. £2 OFF
WED 18 FEB, 7pm
NT Live: Hamlet (Encore Screening)* TICKETS: £16 | CONC. £2 OFF
THU 02 APR, 7pm
Exhibition On Screen: Turner & Constable TICKETS: £13.50 | CONC. £2 OFF
TUE 19 MAY, 7pm
Exhibition On Screen: Frida Kahlo TICKETS: £13.50 | CONC. £2 OFF
*these screenings include captions.
Further dates and titles to be announced soon –check www.hulltruck.co.uk for more info and sign up to the mailing list.
VENUE HIRE
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 theatre spaces (capacity 135 and 426), a rehearsal room, Interact Suite, foyer areas and a meeting room, which can accommodate between 4 – 426 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, catering and a Box Office ticketing service. We can also create packages that include tickets to see one of our fantastic productions or a backstage theatre tour.
We work with award winning local street food provider, Shoot the Bull, to offer a bespoke catering service for all types of events.
GROUP THEATRE TOURS
We offer backstage theatre tours for groups of 10+ which last approx 1 hour.
Tours cost £10 per person and include a welcome beverage (tea/coffee/juice).
*Tours must be pre-booked at least 7 days in advance. Please note that Hull Truck Theatre is a working building, access is not always available to all spaces.
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
WORKSHOPS
We offer half-day or full-day workshops, all tailored to enhance learning and ignite imagination. Themes include:
• Creative workshops linked to classroom topics and the national curriculum
• Confidence and communications skills development
• Exploring key issues and themes through drama
• Supporting school productions and nativity plays
• One-day ‘create and perform’ experiences
• Theatre skills development
• Arts Award support
• Theatre tours and careers-focused sessions
YEAR-ROUND PARTNERSHIPS
Bring the power of drama into your school all year round. Our Drama Workers can become part of your school community - running PPA sessions, leading after-school youth theatre groups, and delivering creative projects that enrich curriculum learning.
We offer flexible partnership models: from half-day weekly visits to full-day or termly engagements. Each partnership is co-designed with school leaders to align perfectly with your setting’s goals and needs. Just get in touch to find out more.
For more information, contact the Creative Learning Team on 01482 488 209 or email us at engagement@hulltruck.co.uk.
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R ODUCTION TO... SHORT COURSES
TNI
20 JAN - 24 FEB, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
COURSE FEE: £90
Our Introduction To… programme gives adults (18+) the chance to work with professional theatre makers to deepen their understanding of theatre, express their creativity and meet like-minded individuals.
With exciting subjects to choose from during this term, participants are invited to try their hand at something new, develop confidence and make new friends.
Learn more about Acting & Screenwriting with a weekly 2-hour deep dive (across a 6-week period) from 20th January - 24th February.
Introduction to... Screenwriting will be led by professional Playwright and Screenwriter Lydia Marchant.
Have you ever watched a great TV drama and wondered how it was written? This short course is a welcoming introduction to the world of screenwriting, designed for adults of all ages and experience levels.
Introduction To... Short Courses offer local people the opportunity to learn more about theatre and develop their skills in this area.
Introduction to… Acting will be led by professional actor, Peter McMillan and take participants on practical journey, analysing theatre exercises, voice, characterisation and scene study.
FIRST THURSDAY THEATRE CLUB: MONTHLY DRAMA SESSIONS
Designed for adults 18+. Offering a chance to learn, discuss, and be creative together.
Each month’s content is completely different, and participants are encouraged to take part in whatever way feels comfortable.
See website for further details. Various Dates, 10.30am - 1.30pm
TICKETS: £7.50
Your generosity can gift a trip to the theatre to local people living in financial hardship. A donation of just £10 will bring one young person to the theatre to experience the magic of live theatre for themselves. Show your support today on hulltruck.co.uk/support-us or by calling the Box Office at 01482 323628 Give the Gift of Theatre to share an unforgettable experience.
PRINCIPLE PARTNER
Thank you to our Supporting Cast members, donors, legacy pledgers, seat dedicators and everyone who has made a small contribution for making all possible.
Great theatre makes good business sense. Our Spotlight membership gives you access to tickets, community impact and a powerful visibility platform for an affordable price of £950 +VAT. Contact development@hulltruck.co.uk for more information.
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