Christmas is just around the corner and Hull is set for a festive season of events including pantos, theatre, music, and even an appearance from Santa himself. Today sees Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton visit Hull City Hall for An Evening Inside No. 9 which provides an intimate insight into their hit show. There’s also pantos aplenty with Middle Child’s Rapunz’Ull, and The Railway Children at Hull Truck. Tuck into Christmas celebrations with amazing food & drink events with Festive Afternoon Tea, Bottomless Christmas Brunch, and an opportunity to dine with Santa. See the full list below.
An Evening inside No.9
Tuesday 14th December @ Hull City Hall
To celebrate the release of ‘The Insider’s Guide to Inside No. 9’, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will be taking to the stage for an informative and hilarious guide to the creation of their Bafta award-winning comedy anthology.
The Railway Children
6th December – 26th December @ Hull Truck Theatre
Join Bobby, Peter and Phyllis in this warm-hearted, uplifting tale of hope, friendship and family. With their Father gone, the family is forced to leave their comfortable home in London. Here in Yorkshire they experience a life of adventure by the railway, whilst struggling to make ends meet. Through the kindness and generosity of friends and neighbours they continue to have faith that it’ll all come right in the end.
Jason Manford: Like Me
Wednesday 15th December @ Hull City Hall
He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. Like Me is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be “expert observational comedy” (The Guardian) mixed with “comic gold” (Mail on Sunday).
Jason said: “After the fun we had on my last tour Muddle Class, I’m excited to get back on the road with my new stand up show, Like Me. In these trying times it’s always important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle!”
Rapunz’Ull
Thursday 16th December @ Social
Middle Child’s rock’n’roll Hull panto returns to Humber Street for its tenth anniversary, with a helter skelter take on the classic fairy tale. Waltzing wanderer Rapunzel is the heart of Hull Fair, bold as brass and always seeking adventure. Pattie Breadcake is the fair’s worst fortune teller, forever casting chip spice to predict the future and find a fella.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Tuesday 14th December @ The Manor Rooms
Afternoon tea is an ideal opportunity for a little sophistication and elegance.
FastLove – The Everything She Wants Tour
Thursday 16th December @ Hull City Hall
The World’s largest George Michael celebration FastLove is back with a brand new show.
Now touring in 18 countries, FastLove has quickly become a global phenomenon and you can be a part of it on this amazing journey for a night like no other.
The Everything She Wants Tour! is bigger than ever. It has it all; brand new set list featuring songs including ‘Older’, ‘Somebody to Love’, ‘Spinning the Wheel’ and ‘AS’. Some old favourites returning from the very first tour including, ‘Jesus to a Child’, ‘Praying for Time’, ‘Father Figure’ and of course all the classics you want – ‘I’m your Man’, ‘Freedom 90’, ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Club Tropicana’ and more.
P&O Presents dine with Santa
Saturday 18th December @ P&O Ferries
Santa is taking a well-earned break from all of his Christmas preparations and sailing into Hull this December. Join Santa and his elves on board for a day full of family festive fun. Head to the Show Bar for some Christmas crafts, get your festive face paint on, join in our jingle disco games and listen to a magical Christmas story before meeting the big man himself. Plus! A special little gift awaits for all the boys and girls who have been extra good this year. Don’t forgot your camera, there will be plenty of photo opportunities for your little ones.
The Killaz UK & On The Rise
Friday 17th December @ O’Rileys
The Killaz UK are one of the top tributes to the live shows of the Killers. By replicating the energy that The Killers produce in their live shows, The Killaz UK can interact with crowds in a completely organic way. As a 5 piece band they create a powerful multi-layered sound that brings to life even the most complex Killers songs.
Bottomless Christmas Brunch
Saturday 18th December @ The Bar At 55
Join The Bar At 55 on Saturdays and Sundays, 12 till 4pm, and enjoy Christmas Bottomless Brunch. That’s a meal and unlimited drinks for 90 minutes for just £30 per person. Non-members welcome. Booking essential.
Badapple Theatre Company Ltd. present The Snow Dancer
Saturday 18 December @ Brandesburton Parish Hall
An original festive Eco-fable from Badapple Theatre Company starring Danny Mellor and Meg Matthews, written by Kate Bramley with songs from Jez Lowe. With design by Catherine Dawn. Come join Badapple for a fairy tale with a furry tail, with plenty of laughs and songs along the way, in an original festive theatre show guaranteed to delight the whole family. (For ages 5 to 95!)
