We’ve got another fantastic week of live events in Hull! Kicking off the week is Hull Truck’s homegrown production of 71 Coltman Street, telling us the origin of Hull’s beloved theatre. Across to Hull New Theatre, there is a spot of dance in the form of Strictly’s Anton du Beke and Erin Boag in the sensational Showtime, and electrifying Cuban moves as Acosta Danza come to town.
If music’s your bag, then there’s classical masterpieces from the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra at Hull City Hall, a set from ex ACDC drummer Chris Salde, rock music played on a 23 pieces orchestra, and an acoustic set from Scottish folk legends, Lau. Check out the list below.
71 Coltman Street
Tuesday 22 February – Saturday 12 March @ Hull Truck Theatre
Mike Bradwell is on a mission to revolutionise British theatre. He’s sick of fancy plays by dead blokes and wants to tell stories about real people, living real lives. And it doesn’t get more real than Hull.
In a freezing cold house on Coltman Street, a motley crew of unemployed actors gather to improvise a play with no name, no plot, no budget and no bookings.
Richard Bean’s (The Hypocrite, One Man, Two Guvnors) hilarious and irreverent comedy takes us back to the 70s and Hull Truck Theatre’s origin story. It is a roaring combination of comedy, cabaret, farce and drama.
The Lost Daughter
Tuesday 22 February @ Hull Truck Theatre
Alone on a seaside vacation, Leda (an outstanding Olivia Colman) becomes consumed with watching a young mother and daughter on the beach. Unnerved by their compelling relationship, Leda is overwhelmed by her own memories of the terror, confusion and intensity of early motherhood. An impulsive act shocks Leda into the strange and ominous world of her own mind, where she is forced to face the unconventional choices she made as a young mother and their consequences.
Anton & Erin: Showtime
Tuesday 22 – Wednesday 23 February @ Hull New Theatre
Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple as they return to UK Theatres with their brand new show for 2022. SHOWTIME is a glittering celebration paying tribute to some of the greatest entertainment icons of all time. Anton & Erin present world class dance inspired by an array of classic performers. Kicking off the show with very best of British including Elton John, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, The Spice Girls, continuing with the crème de la crème of Hollywood Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, Charlie Chaplin, right through to US pop megastars Beyoncé, John Legend and much more.
Milkshake! Live
Wednesday 23 February @ Hull City Hall
Milkshake Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake friends plus two Milkshake Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!
Puzzling Paul
Wednesday 23 February @ Comedy Lounge
Children’s Magician doors open at 12pm show starts at 1pm.
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
Thursday 24 February @ Hull City Hall
Get ready to be moved with Festival of The Dead’s brand-new show, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, an evening that brings a glorious mashup of head-banging hits, classical instruments and an abundance of candles.
Acosta Danza: 100% Cuban
Friday 25 February @ Hull New Theatre
International ballet superstar Carlos Acosta’s critically acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza has garnered an unrivalled reputation for creating work that combines both classical and contemporary genres effortlessly, infused with Cuba’s rich musical and dance influences. The company makes it’s Hull debut with a programme of new and existing exceptional works.
The Chris Slade Timeline
Saturday 26 February @ The New Adelphi Club
Chris Slade is best known for playing drums for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC.
He drummed for the band from 1989 to 1994, performing on their 1990 album The Razors Edge along with their first live album with singer Brian Johnson, AC/DC Live. He returned to the band in February 2015 to replace Phil Rudd for the “Rock or Bust’. Slade has also played with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Tom Jones, Toomorrow, The Firm, and Asia.
Hull Philharmonic Orchestra: February 2022
Saturday 26 February @ Hull City Hall
The second programme of requested favourites includes a look into the world of Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone and John Williams.
Lau present Unplugged
Saturday 26 February @ Wrecking Ball Music & Books
For the first time in over a decade, Lau present an entirely acoustic tour.
The pioneering Scottish folk trio have always experimented with sound and form; the results have always been complex and thrilling.
Already acknowledged as phenomenal live performers (‘the UK’s best live band’ – the Guardian), Lau arrived at a new creative peak with 2019’s Midnight and Closedown (Reveal Records). That album was produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, This Is The Kit), who said: ‘Lau are in touch with their roots but not bound by them’.
Young Elton Tribute Show
Saturday 26 February @ Comedy Lounge
Established in 2019 ‘Young Elton – The Tribute Show’ is one of the highest calibre solo shows on the UK market.
