There’s another fantastic week of events happening in Hull. This week there’s live music from pop hit makers Bastille, as well as game changing theatre with Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds, dynamic dance from Diversity, live stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett, and a dramatic return from Opera North with two iconic shows in Carmen and Rigoletto.
Opera North: Carmen
Thursday 31st March – Saturday 2nd April @ Hull New Theatre
This scorching new production of one of the most popular operas ever written will take you deep down into a world where desire and hot-blooded passion reign supreme… Carmen is a strong woman doing what she can to survive in a poor frontier town, manipulating and seducing the men who try to control her. But when one man’s obsession turns to wild jealousy, the consequences are shocking. Bizet’s flamenco-infused music overflows with emotion and unforgettable melodies including the ‘Habanera’ and Toreador Song. Penned 150 years ago, the themes of femininity, desire, violence and toxic masculinity resonate now more than ever. Edward Dick returns to direct following his five-star Tosca that thrilled audiences in 2018.
For more information and tickets, check here.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Thursday 31st March @ Hull City Hall
Australian conductor Matthew Coorey joins the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for Beethoven’s ground-breaking Symphony No.3, ‘Eroica’, which captured the Romantic imagination and is filled the spirit of heroism from its grand opening to the final movement’s burst of orchestral brilliance and energy. Opening the concert, Weber’s magical Overture to Oberon sets the scene for Beethoven’s uplifting Piano Concerto No.4, performed by Freddy Kempf, a much-loved pianist who made his concerto debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of just 8 and won the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition in 1992.
For more information and ticket listings, check here.
Opera North: Rigoletto
Friday 1st April @ Hull New Theatre
In a world controlled by the privileged and powerful, Rigoletto is loathed and mocked for his difference. The only thing he lives for is his beautiful daughter Gilda, whom he hides away from a corrupt society. But when she is discovered by the predatory Duke, Rigoletto sets out on a path of vengeance from which there is no return. Verdi’s dramatic masterpiece contains some of his most passionate music including the instantly recognisable melody of the Duke’s song ‘La donna è mobile’. Leading UK theatre artist, Femi Elufowoju Jr. directs this new production that maps identity and inequality onto a contemporary canvas to powerful effect.
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Bastille
Friday 1st April @ Bonus Arena
Bastille are delighted to announce two new dates to the first leg of the ‘Give Me The Future’ tour 2022 – visiting Bournemouth International Centre on 31st March and Hull Bonus Arena on 1st April. The dates join a headline run of shows across major cities including London’s The O2, Manchester AO Arena and Birmingham O2 Academy. The shows will give fans the opportunity to hear the band’s hugely anticipated fourth album, Give Me The Future for the first time live.
For more info and tickets, check here.
Joe Lycett: More, More, More!
Saturday 2nd April @ Bonus Arena
Join Joe Lycett (the artist formerly known as Hugo Boss) doing what he does best: talking at a room of people in a queer and comedic fashion. His first tour in years promises to be packed with MORE jokes, MORE comedy anecdotes, and MORE inappropriate and arguably disturbing paintings, all in the hope of answering the age-old question: How do you Lycett? How do you Lycett?
More information, as well as ticket bookings, can be found here.
Diversity
Sunday 3rd April @ Bonus Arena
Dance group Diversity is set to return to the Bonus Arena, Hull for a matinee performance. After a sold-out show in 2019, the group will be bringing their new tour ‘Connected’ to Hull, the show which centres around the world of social media, the internet, and the digital era we now live in, but more importantly how this connects us all.
For more info and tickets, look here.
Jeff Wayne’s The War Of The Worlds
Tuesday 5th April @ Bonus Arena
One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of ‘The War of The Worlds’ – Alive on Stage! returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022. Featuring a stellar cast with Strictly Come Dancing and Stage star Kevin Clifton as The Artilleryman, Blue’s Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel, Steps’ and stage star Claire Richards as Beth, The Parson’s Wife, and returning are Inglorious’ frontman Nathan James as The Voice of Humanity, and Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie, The Journalist’s Fiancée, PLUS The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward reprising his original role as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist.
For ticket bookings, and more information, check here.
Words & Voices – An Evening with Writers@
Thursday 31st March @ Wrecking Ball Music & Books
Writers group Writer’s@… invites you to join them for an evening of Author readings and discussions.
Writers@… authors will be reading from their published anthologies, as well as from their own novels. Judy Westoby, Louie Parker and Carol Kerry-Green all published books independently during lockdown.
This will be an opportunity to listen to a variety of genre readings as well as question and answer sessions. The guests are well known local authors Nick Quantrill and Louise Beech who will be joining us to give readings from their books.
More info available here.
Bud Festival 2022
Saturday 2nd April @ The New Adelphi Club
Line-up:
- False Advertising
- Faux Pas
- Autosuggestion
- Bedsit
- Fehlt
- Adult DVD
- Slaprash.
- 2 Dead Dogs
Tickets available here.
