HULL CITY MAY- SEPT HALL 2017
Box office: 01482 300 306 www.hulltheatres.co.uk Working in partnership Welcome to Hull City Hall’s Summer 2017 season
The prestigious Hull City Hall continues to play a major role in hosting key events during Hull’s UK City of Culture year.
As part of this, an exciting programme is planned for the summer season. Highlights include the triumphant close for the Hull City Hall Classics season with concerts from our renowned partners - the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Hull Philharmonic Orchestra, ahead of the announcement of the 2017/18 classical concert programme.
Music fans can look forward to Ska and Reggae legend Toots and the Maytals visiting the venue on his first tour in three years, as well as tributes to two more music legends: Michael Jackson tribute artist Navi will be joined by Jackson’s iconic guitarist Jennifer Batten for The King of Pop, while Faith – The George Michael Legacy celebrates the life and music of the much missed singer-songwriter. For our younger audiences there is summer holiday fun with children’s TV favourites Mister Maker and The Shapes Live! and Milkshake! Live plus the return of our popular Summer Theatre Workshops.
As the refurbishment of Hull New Theatre continues to completion, following announcement of the first season of great shows there are more announcements to follow in the coming months.
We look forward to welcoming you to our venues this summer and in the exciting months and years ahead!
Councillor Geraghty Chair of Hull Culture and Leisure Board Portfolio Holder for Culture and Leisure
Discount Key C Concessions • F Family ticket • G Groups • Sch Schools U16 Under 16 years • U25 Under 25 years • S Student • ST Season Ticket
At a glance...
May Opera North : Big Sing Butterfly Dance Fairy Tales presents Dance On Hull Philharmonic Orchestra Monday 5 June Saturday 22 July Saturday 13 May Seriously Dead Jools Holland The King of Pop starring Thursday 8 June Sunday 23 July Navi Tuesday 16 May New Generation Wrestling Lunchtime Organ Showcase Friday 9 June Wednesday 26 July LOL Comedy Club Friday 19 May Mister Maker and The Toots & the Maytals Shapes Live! Saturday plus special guests The Vintage Fair 10 June Thursday 27 July Saturday 20 May LOL Comedy Club August Psychic Sally: Call Me Friday 16 June Psychic Milkshake! Live – Tuesday 23 May COOLture: Conversations The Magic Story Book Saturday 17 June Saturday 5 August Royal Philharmonic LOL Comedy Club Orchestra We Are The Future! Friday 11 August Thursday 25 May Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 June HANA Music Festival Kingston Swing presents Saturday 12 August Hullzapoppin’ July Friday 26 – Sunday 28 May Faith – The George Michael EYMS Charity Show Hull City Hall Tea Dance Legacy Friday 18 August Saturday 8 July Wednesday 31 May Hair Metal Heaven Hull 2017 June The Bigger Sing Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 Saturday 15 July August Lunchtime Organ Showcase Thursday 1 June Summer Showcase September Concert 2017 LOL Comedy Club Summer Workshops Monday 17 July Taster Sessions Friday 8 September Hull Daily Mail Star Thursday 1 June Organ Fest Search 2017 Friday 8 and Saturday 9 Where Are We Now? Wednesday 19 July Friday 2 June September LOL Comedy Club Friday 21 July
Box Office: 01482 300 306 www.hulltheatres.co.uk LUNCHTIME ORGAN SHOWCASE
Thursday 1 June 12.30pm Roy Massey (Organist Emeritus, Hereford Cathedral)
Wednesday 26 July 12.30pm Julian Savory (St Mary’s, Cottingham)
TICKETS: £4.50
LOL
Friday 19 May, Friday 16 June, Friday 21 July, Friday 11 August, Friday 8 September, 8pm
Mortimer Suite
Comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC 2’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow etc. Plus the best of the rest! We’re the people who booked Jason Manford, John Bishop and Sarah Millican before they hit the big time. So come and see more brilliant comedians! Each show will have 4 comics including MC Damion Larkin ‘One of the country’s top new comedians’ – BBC.
HOST CITY PRINCIPAL PARTNERS
HULL NEW THEATRE
A lasting legacy for generations to come
Hull New Theatre is in the final stages of an ambitious £16m refurbishment and we look forward to our customers experiencing this incredible transformation.
A series of exciting opening events are planned for late summer 2017 including a special gala night featuring The Royal Ballet as well as a season of high quality productions.
Mon 14 - Fri 18 Aug, 10 - 4pm Mon 18 - Sat 23 Sept Cost: £135 Tickets: £15.00 - £32.50 (Discounts Available)
Summer ‘Theatre at its most imaginative.’ Workshops Daily Mail 5 day theatre workshop suitable for ages 8 - 16 years old Based on the novel by Charlotte Brontë Free Taster Sessions at Hull City Hall on Thu 1 June Devised by the company
Wed 27 Sept - Sat 7 Oct (excl. Sun) Tickets: Wed 18 - Sat 21 Oct £16.50 - £25.00 (Discounts Available) Tickets: £10.00 - £36.50 (Discounts Available)
Thu 26 - Sat 28 Oct Tue 31 Oct - Sat 4 Nov Tickets: From £15.00 (Discounts Available) Tickets: £17.00 - £35.00 (Discounts Available)
Tue 7 - Sat 11 Nov Mon 13 - Sat 18 Nov Tickets: £15.00 - £32.50 (Discounts Available) Tickets: £15.50 - £35.00 (Discounts Available) Mai on Sunday THREE TALES OF LOVE AND THE GROOVY LITTLE PLACE IT ALL BEGAN
A NEW MUSICAL Book by WAR OWN Featuring the songs of by Henrik Ibsen DU LD in a new version by Patrick Marber
Tue 21 - Sat 25 Nov Thu 7 - Sun 31 Dec Tickets: From £19.50 (Discounts Available) Tickets: £14.50 - £30.00 (Discounts Available)
Tue 20 Feb – Sat 3 Mar (excl. Sun) Tickets: The Band: Tue 6 – Sat 17 Mar (excl. Sun) £19.00 - £54.00 (Discounts Available) Tickets: £19.50 - £49.50 (Discounts Available)
Please check www.hulltheatres.co.uk or join our mailing list for the latest show announcements
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The King of Pop starring Navi Hull Philharmonic Orchestra with special guest Jennifer Batten Saturday 13 May, 7.30pm Tuesday 16 May, 7.30pm
Classics in the City: The Audience Chooses This incredible production stars the world’s leading MJ tribute A concert of orchestral pieces and piano concertos chosen artist Navi who is joined by Jackson’s original lead guitarist - by you the audience during 2016. This programme promises Jennifer Batten. to be a popular and eclectic mix of requests, if our previous Navi is regarded as the world’s No.1 MJ tribute artist and was versions of The Audience Chooses are anything to go by. hand-picked by Michael himself as his official body double. Another old friend of the orchestra, Peter Donohoe, has Michael also hired Navi to perform at two of his birthday made himself available as piano soloist to meet any parties where he gave him a standing ovation and described challenges thrown at him! his performance as “Incredible”. Anthony Hedges: Kingston Sketches Jennifer was Michael’s “right-hand woman” on three sell-out Weber: Konzertstucke in F minor for Piano and Orchestra world tours. She was initially hand-picked to play on the Bad Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No.1 Tour but Michael was so impressed that she joined him on Ginastera: Dances from Estancia the road for the next 10 years, playing on his Dangerous and Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 HIStory tours to more than 4.5 million fans worldwide. Tickets £8.00 - £27.00 Discounts ST, U25, C, F, G Tickets £23.00 - £25.00. VIP Meet and Greet £38.00
THE VINTAGE FAIR
Saturday 20 May, 11am – 5pm
SME proudly presents Psychic Sally: Call Me Psychic Tuesday 23 May, 7.30pm
The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jawdropping show yet - ‘Call Me Psychic’. Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her 9th year on the road. Sally says “Every night when I’m on stage amazing things happen and it’s a privilege to be able to pass on messages Winner of Best Vintage Fair in the UK returns of love and comfort to the people I share my gift with”. to Hull City Hall with 40 stalls of vintage This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be fashion, collectables and homeware, a vintage missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal tea party and a vintage beauty salon. psychic in action! The show is investigational and for the purpose of Entry £2 on the door entertainment. Tickets £24.00
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Thursday 25 May, 7.30pm
Conductor: Mario Venzago Baritone: Gary Griffths Piano: Danny Driver Leeds Philharmonic Choir Soprano: Galina Averina BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No.4 Mezzo: Rebecca Afonwy- BEETHOVEN: Symphony No.9 Jones Tenor: Joshua Ellicot There is no work more appropriate to close the 2016-17 Classical Season than Beethoven’s classical tour-de-force, his Symphony No.9. The Orchestra will be joined by a host of talented singers and the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus who perform with ‘power, precision, and panache’ (Bachtrack). Audiences will also be able to hear conductor Mario Venzago lead critically acclaimed pianist Danny Driver in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. Tickets £18.00 - £28.00 Discounts ST, U25, S, Sch, C, G, F Tickets £10.00 - £20.00
Hull City Hall Tea Dance Limited with John Bowdler Availability Opera North : Big Sing Fairy Wednesday 31 May, 1.30pm Tales Monday 5 June, 6pm
Join us at Hull City Hall for an afternoon Tea Dance with The concert will open with Prokofiev’s much loved symphonic renowned organist John Bowdler. fairy tale Peter and the Wolf taking the audience on a magical John has been one of the team of resident organists at the tour of the instruments of the orchestra. Following which, over famous Tower Ballroom since 1987, a position he took up at 240 primary and secondary pupils from schools across Hull the age of 16 straight from school. and the surrounding regions join forces with the Opera North chamber orchestra to perform a selection of songs from In addition to his commitments at The Tower, John also Stephen Deazley’s A Little Book of Monsters. travels the length and breadth of the country every year covering thousands of miles undertaking concerts for organ The performance will last approx. 1hr, without an interval. Opera societies and social groups, as well as playing for dance North’s Big Sing in Hull is supported by William Jackson Food Group, Hull events. He also makes several appearances at organ UK City of Culture 2017, University of Hull, Hull and East Riding Charitable Trust and The Sir James Reckitt Charity. festivals across the UK. Opera North’s Education programme is supported by the Opera North John’s unique playing style means he is always in demand to Future Fund and the Whitaker Charitable Trust. both ballroom dancers and diehard fans of organ music Tickets £3.00 Tickets £6.00 (includes tea and biscuits served at the interval)
Thursday 8 June, 7.30pm
New Generation Wrestling Friday 9 June, 7pm
New Generation Wrestling is the very best in British wrestling action and the only British wrestling you will see regularly on television. Footage from the Hull City Hall show is used on NGW British Wrestling Weekly that airs in major cities all over the country, including on Estuary TV (freeview 8, Virgin 159), every weekend. With the exciting, well publicised, news of a new international TV deal, these shows are filmed for distribution in 36 different countries in total! See stars such as Hull’s very own NGW Undisputed champion ‘The Showstealer’ Nathan Cruz, the ‘Mexican Sensation’ El Ligero & ‘Rampage’ Brown. As a local based company gone national, NGW is the family-friendly experience taking over Hull, which you do not want to miss out on. Tickets £13.50 - £27.00 Discounts U16, F Tickets £22.00 Discounts C
Mister Maker and The Shapes Live! COOLture: Conversations Saturday 10 June, 1.30pm and 4pm Saturday 17 June, 1-3pm Join CBeebies’ Mister Maker in his hit live theatre tour! COOLture celebrates its tenth birthday with a cultural With a fabulous supporting cast and art at its heart, this installation and performance, made in partnership with fantastic live show encourages Mini Makers and grown-ups Music4U, based on the unique sounds of Javanese to sing, dance and make some noise! gamelan. Bronze percussion blends with new words and music developed by youth groups in Hull, York and the East There’s a big ‘make’ to take part in, lots of audience Riding, reflecting their lives and journeys. participation and...The Shapes! Yes, you’ll be able to share the fun with Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too! Also don’t miss hands-on workshops and cultural performances as part of COOLture:Showcase, Saturday 10 Mini Makers, get ready to go on a real arty adventure and June, Queens Gardens, as part of the Lord Mayor’s Gala. book your tickets today! COOLture is organised and supported by Hull City Council Tickets Adult £14.50, Child £11.00, (Arts Development and Youth Development Service) and is Family of Four (2 adults and 2 children) £48.00 a Creative Voice event. Tickets Free entry
We Are The Future! Faith – The George Michael Legacy Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 June, 7.30pm Saturday 8 July, 7.30pm
This packed theatrical treat is the first joint production by The Faith - The George Michael Legacy is a stunning celebration of Northern Academy of Performing Arts and the City of Hull one the greatest singer – songwriters of all time. Featuring Music Service. international George Michael tribute Wayne Dilks and his 8 We Are The Future explores how today’s young generation piece band. A musical journey of 35 years of hit records, from can achieve their potential and embrace the journey of life. Wham to his solo career, the show uses actual video footage Using music, singing, dance and drama, we will follow the from The George Michael 25 live tour and is a 2 hour ups and downs of growing up, from first day at school, to spellbinding spectacle of his songs such as; Club Tropicana, first kiss. I’m Your Man, Faith, Fast Love, Outside, Freedom, A Different Corner, Father Figure, Careless Whisper and many, many The Albemarle’s 60+ piece youth orchestra provides a full- more. If you are a fan and you know every word of these bodied soundtrack to complement NAPA’s 200-strong chorus songs, join us on a journey and celebrate the incredible legacy of singers, dancers and selection of brilliant soloists, all under George left us all. the expert supervision of conductor Paul Frankish, direct from London’s West End. “Uncanny, looks and sounds like the real superstar” - The Stage Magazine Tickets £10.00 Tickets £22.50 The Bigger Sing Summer Showcase Concert 2017 Saturday 15 July Monday 17 July, 7pm
A spectacular day of singing workshops and group The East Riding Music Education Hub presents a Summer performances, for adult singers with choirs or as individuals. Showcase Concert featuring the East Riding Youth Orchestra A range of singing workshops with inspiring singing leaders and Senior Wind Band with guest performers. The concert will including Em Whitfield Brooks, Ali Bullivent and ‘Mouthful’ feature music for all tastes and will include a performance of music by Abba, performed by the East Riding Schools’ Choir, A big sing where everyone joins in singing specially made up of pupils from all around the East Riding. Come and commissioned song material from Helen Yeomans enjoy a performance by these highly talented local musicians. The day is part of Hull City Council’s Singing City initiative Tickets £7.00 - £11.00 Discounts U16, C and the intention is to bring people together to sing and share, and provide a showcase for a range of choirs and singing groups from Hull, East Riding and beyond. Tickets TBC
Butterfly Dance Studios present “Dance On...” Saturday 22nd July, 3.30pm and 7.30pm
This feel-good, entertaining family dance show promises an utterly enjoyable, unforgettable experience. A joyous production from Butterfly Dance Studios’ students brings together on stage a whirlwind of colour and an abundance Hull Daily Mail Star Search 2017 of energy. Talented local children, teenagers and adults Wednesday 19 July, 7.15pm create magic on stage. An electrifying show! Join us to taste the delights of a tale of dance well told. You will be blown away by this roof-raising Come and join us for the Star Search Grand Final. Prepare celebration of dance. This innovative show will have you up to be entertained by the local stars of tomorrow at an on your feet and wanting to boogie in this prestigious city of evening to remember. culture year. Tickets £11.00 Discounts F Tickets £12.00
DMP presents Limited Toots & the Maytals plus special guests Sunday 23 July, 7pm (doors) Availability Thursday 27 July, 7pm (doors)
Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, is considered a legend of Ska and Reggae music. His sound JoolS Holland is a unique, original combination of Gospel, Ska, Soul, & hIS Rhythm & BlueS OrcheStra Reggae and Rock. featurIng GILSON LAVIS The Toots & the Maytals catalogue has been covered by wIth SpecIal gueSt artistes from Amy Winehouse to Sublime as the artiste’s influence on popular music remains relevant. CHRIS DIFFORD Tickets £29.50 in advance/£35 on the door and gueSt vocalIStS RUBY TURNER, LOUISE MARSHALL & BETH ROWLEY
Tickets £36.00 - £42.00
Milkshake! Live – The Magic Story HANA Music Festival Book Saturday 5 August, 12pm and 3.30pm Saturday 12 August
Starring Milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, This is an International Festival which includes community Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, groups and religious bodies who will bring their music talent Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! to Hull to celebrate the multi-cultural city that we live in at the Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this all singing, all moment and also to demonstrate the cohesion we enjoy in dancing, musical masterpiece, will take audiences on a the city through Diversity. journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales. This festival is aimed at complementing the efforts and Set amongst Milkshake’s magical bookcase, this brand new programmes of the City of Culture Team. live show is sure to amaze and delight! The Milkshake! cast Tickets TBC will be singing songs and sharing stories that audience members, young and old, will know and love. Tickets Adult £14.50, Child £12.50, Family of Four (2 adults and 2 children) £50.00
26th & 27th August
Visit our new website www.hulltheatres.co.uk to be the first to hear about new events, book tickets and find out more about Organ Fest 2017 our venues and your visit. Friday 8 and Saturday 9 September Email theatre.marketing@ Friday 8 Sept, from 5.30pm hcandl.co.uk to join our Registration. Desert Island Organ Discs, with “live” performances of the music, and featuring BBC TV personality & mailing list. organist HUW EDWARDS. Welcome from the promoters: BIOS, HEROG, IAO, RCO. Recital by COLIN WALSH. Saturday 9 Sept, from 10.00am Recital of music by Hull-born Alfred Hollins. Forster & www.facebook.com/hullcityhall Andrews: Hull organ builders. Centenary of Dr Francis Jackson. Saturday 9 Sept, from 2.00pm The project to complete Bach’s Orgelbüchlein. Young Organists’ Forum. Closing Recital by KEVIN BOWYER. @CityHallHull Other contributors to include: Darius Battiwalla, Simon Lindley, Andrew Mccrea, John Pemberton, Robert Poyser, Gordon Stewart, Alan Thurlow, John Scott Whiteley. Tickets £10 per day
BOOKING INFORMATION
In Person: Hull City Hall Box Office General Information Booking fees Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm. Sun 11am - 3pm. For full terms and conditions of £1.50 per transaction on Venue box office will be open 2 sale please check our website all card payments. hours prior to performance. www.hulltheatres.co.uk or ask £1.50 per transaction on Hull City Hall, Queen Victoria Square, your advisor for a copy at time online sales. of booking. Hull, HU1 3RQ Ticket postage + admin fee £1.20. Discounts Access By Phone: 01482 300 306 Apply to students, over 65s, Our box office and front of house Monday - Saturday 8am - 7pm. registered unemployed, children up to the age of 16, people with teams will be happy to assist, Sunday & Bank Hol 10am – 4pm disabilities and their carers. please advise of any special Discounts when available are on requirements at time of booking. Online full price tickets and only one There is a Duty Manager available at all events and we advise any www.hulltheatres.co.uk discount per ticket applies. Proof of eligibility must be provided. All issues are raised immediately to discounts are offered subject to ensure swift resolution. Doors open How to find Hull City Hall availability and may be withdrawn 30 minutes prior to performances unless otherwise stated. Hull City Hall is right in the city centre at the decision of management Please be aware that alternative of Hull in Queen Victoria Square. It is without prior notice. No refunds wheelchair positions may be near the Maritime Museum and will be offered on pre-booked available at selected events. Ferens Art Gallery. tickets on announcement of subsequent special offers. Please check when booking. Parking Refunds and Exchanges There are limited pay and display car All tickets are non refundable parking bays nearby, which are free or exchangeable. after 6pm. The nearest council car park is Albion Street. Parking is also available in Princes Quay shopping centre. Charges apply.
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