There’s another week of fantastic events in Hull; from live music to stand-up comedy and theatre, there’s always something to do! Kicking things off this week is a visit from top comedian John Bishop who is performing three nights at the Bonus Arena. Over at Hull City Hall, A Country Night in Nashville are setting the vibe of a buzzing Honky Tonk evening, playing some of country’s biggest hits.
There’s plenty of live stand-up to witness at both Comedy Lounge and LOL Comedy Club at Hull City Hall’s Mortimer Suite. If you’re ‘Hungry Like The Wolf’ for 80s music, then look no further than Calling Planet Earth who will be performing some of the songs that defined the electric decade. Take a look at the full list below.
A Country Night in Nashville
Friday 18th February @ Hull City Hall
A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk evening in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes.
Henry Parker
Saturday 19th February @ Wrecking Ball Music & Books
Support: Dez Allenby
With his eco-conscious debut album ‘Silent Spring’, Henry Parker laid down a new sound for modern folk music, drawing deep from the well of the sixties and seventies revival. His style is a clear joining of the past and the present, a unique voice in the folk world that echoes with sounds of the tradition, whilst venturing beyond, into the realms of modern folk-rock and psych.
LOL Comedy Club
Friday 18th February @ Hull City Hall: Mortimer Suite
Top comedians from across the country. Line-up TBC.
Black Kes + Collars + Eugene Ripper
Live music from Hull’s own Black Kes. Expect clowns, unicorns and songs about Benny Hill and haunted houses. “like Idles crossed with Black Lace”
Collars are an amazing duo from Cambridgeshire. High energy and amazing stage presence. “the best live act I have seen the whole year” is what JT said about them after seeing them at this years Fast And Bulbous festival.
Eugene Ripper one of Canada’s finest exports stopping of on his UK tour to hang out with Black Kes. Great song writing and a firm favourite with us all the Kes lads. A great bloke and a fine story teller.
Calling Planet Earth
Saturday 19th February @ Hull City Hall
A New Romantic symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical era’s of all time – The Electrifying 80’s. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and more.
John Bishop – Right Here, Right Now
Tuesday 15th-17th February @ Bonus Arena
Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to Hull for three nights with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now. This will be John’s eighth stand up show and it is shaping up to be his best yet. It will see him performing across the UK, Ireland, America, Canada and Europe. He can’t wait to be back on the road again!!
The Noise Next Door: In Charge
Saturday 19th February @ Hull Truck Theatre
The quickest wits in comedy are charging into their sixth national tour with a spectacular new show that will trample your expectations. The charismatic quartet have always astonished with their ability to spin audience suggestions into comedy gold, but for this show they’re putting you, the audience, in charge in brilliant and bombastic new ways.
Cocktail & Comedy
Thursday 17th February @ Comedy Lounge
Comedy night with 2-4-1 cocktails and burgers, doors open at 7pm start at 8pm.
Adele Uncut
Friday 18th February @ Comedy Lounge
Nicola Lambrianos performs her tribute to Adele with the power and personality you would expect from the real thing. From Rolling in The Deep to her most recent Easy On Me, Nicola will take you through Adele’s biggest hits, in a down to earth, audience-engaging, captivating show with Motown.
