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Spring summer 2018

Box office: 01482 300 306 www.hulltheatres.co.uk Working in partnership WELCOME

We are delighted to announce this season’s exciting events taking Access Performances place at Hull’s prestigious venues - We are pleased to offer a number of Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre. assisted performances throughout the season. Please contact Box Office for Hull New Theatre continues presenting further information and to book. an ambitious programme following its multi-million pound refurbishment with Fat Friends unmissable productions including the Royal Wednesday 31 January, 7.30pm Shakespeare Company’s adaptation of Hamlet, new musical The Band produced Captioned Performance by , The Boys back by popular demand, children’s favourites Hamlet The Teletubbies and much more. Wednesday 14 February, 7.15pm Captioned Performance Meanwhile, at Hull City Hall, audiences can continue to enjoy high quality entertainment Friday 16 February, 7.15pm at its best including headline comedy, BSL Interpreted Performance classical concerts and live music. Saturday 17 February, 1.45pm With so much on offer, this is a great time Audio Description and Touch Tour to join the ‘Extras’ membership and take advantage of exclusive offers and discounts. Jersey Boys Saturday 3 March, 2.30pm Once again, we look forward to welcoming Captioned Performance you all for what promises to be another incredible season. Discount Key Councillor Terry Geraghty C Concessions • F Family ticket Chairman of Hull Culture and Leisure Board G Groups Sch Schools • U16 Under 16 years Portfolio Holder for Culture U25 Under 25 years • S Student and Leisure, ST Season Ticket • Extras Extra Membership

Box office: 01482 300 306 www.hulltheatres.co.uk Working in partnership

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Hull New Theatre AND Hull City Hall

Hull City Hall is a prestigious historic building right in the heart of the city centre with a diverse programme of events. Spaces include the main hall, which has a capacity of 1,200 people seated or 1,800 standing/seated, the Mortimer Suite which has a 300 capacity and the Victoria Bar with a 150 capacity. Alongside our entertainment events Hull City Hall is licenced to hold weddings & receptions, special events, parties, conferences and meetings.

Hull New Theatre has recently re-opened after an exciting £16m refurbishment, whilst much of this work will remain hidden from public view with major upgrades to backstage facilities and the technical infrastructure, you will see the benefits in the biggest and best events we are able to attract to Hull New Theatre. Other exciting changes include a new level entrance, increased capacity in the auditorium and various new spaces available to hire including a studio space and two further versatile areas. Our ground floor café bar is open 2 hours prior to evening performances for light bites or drinks (no booking required) or join us for a pre-show meal in the new restaurant on the first floor by booking a table on 01482 614304 (limited spaces available).

Please contact [email protected] or 01482 300306 for more information. New for 2018 Sprinkled with magical special effects The Snow Maiden Romeo & Juliet Swan Lake The Nutcracker Cinderella Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet

Russian State Ballet of Siberia

The Snow Maiden The Nutcracker Tuesday 23 January, 7.30pm Friday 26 January, 7.30pm Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. When midnight the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world. strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems…. Romeo and Juliet Wednesday 24 January, 7.30pm Cinderella Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy Saturday 27 January, 2.30pm & 7.30pm is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling The world’s favourite rags to riches fairy-tale where dreams Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged can come true is a magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story. score, lively choreography and colourful costumes.

Swan Lake Thursday 25 January, 2.30pm & 7.30pm The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life £19.50 - £37.50 Discounts C, G, U16, Extras by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. Book 2 or more ballets and save £5 per ticket

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Fat Friends Monday 29 January – Saturday 3 February Nightly 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

The hit TV show Fat Friends from award-winning national treasure Kay Mellor (creator of Love, “Super-sized fun with a fantastic cast. Lies and Records and Band of Gold) has burst onto A very funny show!” the stage in a brand new musical, with original Examiner music by Nick Lloyd Webber. Join the infamous group of TV’s most loveable “Comedy musical gold.” characters as they are put through their Zumba Musical Geek paces at their local branch of Super Slimmers by the lovelorn Lauren whilst Kelly fantasises about “A mega hit!” fitting in to the wedding dress of her dreams. Celebrity Radio Fat Friends The Musical is a feel-good night out for everybody and is a HUGE hit! www.FatFriendsTheMusical.com With a star cast including West End favourite and winner of the BBC’s I’d Do Anything, , X Factor winner Sam Bailey, ’s pop sensation Natasha Hamilton, star of Emmerdale and Wicked Natalie Anderson and Coronation £19.00 - £47.00 Street legend Kevin Kennedy. Discounts C, G, U16, Extras

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. THEIR MOST PASSIONATE SHOW EVER! TANGO EXPERIENCE VINCENT TANGO MODERNO SIMONE Vincent Simone Nightly 7.30pm,Thu&Sat2.30pm Tuesday 6–Saturday10February Tango Moderno With liveon-stage music, includinganincredible fierce showsmoulders withpassionanddesire. In avibrant andmodern world,thisfast-paced and tango superstarsVincent and Flavia. of course,theworldfamous StrictlyCome Dancing fantastic dancers,topclassWestEndsingersand brand newtheatricalspectacularfeaturing 10truly You can’thelpbutbeintoxicated andseducedbythis Tango Moderno! their mostexplosiveandexuberant showever, THE ULTIMATE and Flavia Cacace STAR IN & CACACE FLAVIA arebackin

Discounts C, U16,G, Extras £18.00 -£42.00 experience inyears. and colourgivingyouthemostexciting stage is abreathoffreshair,pulsatingwith life, energy soundtrack packed withclassichitsTangoModern Tickets are subject to £1.50 perticket booking fee. Exclusions apply.

Photo: Manuel Harlan

NATIONAL TOUR

Hamlet Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 February Nightly 7.15pm, Thu & Sat 1.45pm

Revenge his foul and most unnatural murder… Following a critically acclaimed run in The Royal Shakespeare Company takes Stratford-upon-Avon in 2016, Simon Godwin Paapa Essiedu Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of murder directs in the title role in a and revenge on national tour in 2018. riveting and contemporary take on Hamlet. A student is called home from university to find his life turned upside down. He had the world at his feet, but now everything has changed. Who can be trusted, who can be believed? £15.00 - £32.50 Sent by the ghost of his father to avenge Discounts C, U16, G, Sch, Extras, 16 - 25’s, Access his brutal death, Hamlet’s mission to expose the truth is a perilous journey of madness, Family Workshops murder and lost love. What will ultimately Tuesday 13 February become of a young man sent to kill? see www.hulltheatres.co.uk

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. THE WEST END PHENOMENON RETURNS TO HULL! Photography from Broadway (©Joan Marcus)

‘FIGHT FOR A TICKET TO SEE JERSEY BOYS’ EVENING NEWS

WHATS ON STAGE DAILYDAILY EXPRESSEXPRESS TIMETIMEO OUTUT

Jersey Boys Tuesday 20 February – Saturday 3 March (excluding Sunday 25 February) Nightly 7.30pm, Wed 21 Feb, Thu 22 Feb & 1 Mar & Sat 24 Feb & 3 Mar 2.30pm

The internationally acclaimed stage sensation, BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY and many more, JERSEY JERSEY BOYS is returning to Hull! BOYS is a story full of heart, humour and This smash hit musical has won 57 major awards ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (THE SUNDAY worldwide, including the OLIVIER AWARD for BEST EXPRESS) you simply will never forget. NEW MUSICAL. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own , invented their own unique sound, £19.00 - £54.00 and sold 100 million records worldwide. Discounts C, U16, G

Featuring hit after legendary hit including BEGGIN’, Please be aware JERSEY BOYS contains genuine New Jersey CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU, OH WHAT A NIGHT, language which may not be suitable for younger audiences – SHERRY, WALK LIKE A MAN, BYE BYE BABY, parental guidance advised.

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. +++++ ‘TAKE THAT’S SENSATIONAL NEW MUSICAL’ THE SUN

David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers + Take That Present +++++ +++++ +++++ ‘IT WILL MAKE ‘AN UTTER JOY’ ‘ACHINGLY YOU LAUGH, Daily Mail FUNNY CRY AND SING YET HEARTBREAKING YOUR HEART OUT’ IN EQUAL MEASURE’ Manchester Evening News

BECAUSE YOU NEVER FORGET BEING SIXTEEN

The Band Tuesday 6 – Saturday 17 March (excluding Sunday 11 March) Tues – Thu and Mon 12 Mar 7.30pm, Thu 8 Mar 2.30pm, Fri 5pm and 8.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Written by award winning writer Tim Firth, The Songs, Greatest Day, The Flood, Relight My Fire, Band is a beautiful story for anyone who grew up Shine and Rule the World. with a boyband. The Band has now become one of the most It’s 1992 and for 16 year old girls, the band is successful musical theatre tours ever. Don’t miss everything. Join us as this group of girls who were your chance to see this breathtaking, brand new once inseparable reunite after 25 years apart and production before it hits ’s West End. try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting the boyband whose music became the soundtrack to their lives. The Band features the music of Take That, Britain’s most successful boyband of all time, whose songs £19.50 - £49.50 include Never Forget, Back for Good, A Million Love Discounts C, G

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Hessle Theatre Company presents funds when it flops. Cue a high-kicking Swedish secretary, a neurotic accountant and a cross- dressing theatre director. What can go wrong? Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 March You’ll be rolling in the aisles when Hessle Theatre Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm Company launches The Producers onto the Hull New Theatre stage for the very first time.

Hilarious, glitzy and politically-incorrect, The Warning: Contains strong language, sex-mad Producers is the mad-cap musical grannies and goose-stepping camp chorus boys!! that took Broadway and the West End by storm. This is an Amateur Production. A luckless Broadway producer hatches a crazy scam: £10.00 - £22.50 mount the worst ever show and scarper with the Discounts C, G, Extras

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END

Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on the best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini Directed by Giles Croft +++++ ‘the best page-to-stage show since War Horse’ THE STAGE

The Kite Runner Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 April Nightly 7.30pm, Thu and Sat 2.30pm

“There is a way to be good again” flying tournament. But neither Hassan nor Following an outstanding West End Run, this Amir can foresee the terrible incident which unforgettable theatrical tour de force comes to Hull will shatter their lives forever. New Theatre. Adapted by Matthew Spangler Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling Based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini novel, this haunting tale of friendship which spans Directed by Giles Croft cultures and continents, follows one man’s journey Originally produced by to confront his past and find redemption. Playhouse Theatre Company and Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of Everyman and Playhouse war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the £15.00 - £32.50 skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite Discounts C, U16, G, Extras

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Derren Brown: Underground Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 April Nightly 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm

Direct from the West End, the multi-award winning master of mind-control and psychological illusion ‘Completely astounding’ returns to amaze, astonish and enthral audiences Daily Telegraph with his latest smash hit show. Bringing together a collection of the very best of ‘Simply gob-smacking’ his work, Derren Brown: Underground promises a Sunday Express jaw-dropping experience of magical and epic showmanship not to be missed. ‘Baffling, bamboozling and beautifully bewitching’ Evening Standard Grab this opportunity to see Derren perform some of his favourite work, live on stage. Book now, as tickets will sell out fast! £25.00 - £45.00 (Not suitable for under 12s)

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. COMES TO HULL FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!

‘THE ULTIMATE FEEL-GOOD SHOW’

+++++ ‘AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM!’

Hairspray Monday 23 – Saturday 28 April Nightly 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is returning Starring Brenda Edwards (X Factor, Chicago), Matt to Hull by popular demand after a sell out run with Rixon (The Ladykillers), Norman Pace (Hale and Pace) a production guaranteed to have you dancing the and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Rent), Hairspray night away. features the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop the Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more. It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging £20.00 - £50.00 local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Discounts C, G, U16, Extras

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. ELO Experience Vampires Rock Ghost Train Thursday 11 January, 7.30pm Saturday 13 January, 7.30pm

The Greatest Hits and More Tour Steve Steinman has ramped up the vamp in this spectacular The ELO Experience are a Hull based band who have been sequel to the phenomenally successful Vampires Rock. bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light This Rock-tastic, Hilarious, Musical Concert lives up to its Orchestra to the live stage for over 12 years. rocking reputation. A tongue in cheek story, spellbinding With a sensational string section, a stunning light show cast, guitar gods and sexy vampettes take you on a ride and large screen projection to further enhance the through some of the greatest classic rock anthems ever! experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible Throwing just the right amount of fun and humour into his show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds script ensures that Steinman always has the audience up and takes you on a magical musical journey through time. on their feet and roaring with laughter. Including tracks from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Journey, Bon Jovi, Guns n Roses and many more. Prepare for a night of mischief and mayhem!

£24.00 £25.50 - £27.50

Last Laugh – Live in Concert Saturday 20 January, 7.30pm Thursday 29 March, 7.30pm

A screening of a film by John Godber. Rating 12a. Long before the end of a live show and the frequent When your life’s a joke it’s time to stand up! standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something so amazing that it leaves The story follows a college lecturer, Martin Dawson played her audience almost spellbound. It could be a particularly by Nick Figgis and his hope to escape from obscurity emotional rendition of one of her ballads, a powerhouse by having a screenplay made into a film. We see his vocal or one of her trademark impossibly long notes relationship with his ex-wife and children, his mistress that leaves the audience mesmerised. and film agent along with his sometimes overbearing parents. We witness his eventual breakdown during a Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including “Pearl’s cathartic rant on an open mic spot at a local comedy club A Singer”, “”, “Fool (If You think It’s Over)” & Don’t in front of a packed house. During the performance, we Cry Out Loud” as well as many more featured on her recent see flash backs to a memorable trip to Whitby with all the hit “Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of”. pathos and comic talent you could expect from Godber as our hero endures an insane with his parents.

£10.00 £27.50 - £32.50 Discounts C, Extras

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Opera & Ballet International presents two Ellen Kent Productions traditionally-staged with full orchestra, chorus & international soloists

Tuesday 27 March, 7.30pm Wednesday 28 March, Starring the international 7.30pm sopranos Alyona Kistenyova* Introducing the celebrated and Maria HeeJung Kim* soprano Maria HeeJung A tragic tale of searing Kim* from the Korean passion and memorable National Opera, Seoul music, La Traviata is Verdi’s and the international outstanding interpretation of soprano Alyona Kistenyova* one of the most popular love The heart-breaking story of the stories of the 19th century, beautiful young Japanese girl La Dame aux Camelias. who falls in love with an American This magnificent production naval lieutenant – with dramatic boasts sumptuous sets results. Featuring exquisite sets and costumes. including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding “First-rate singing” kimonos from Japan. The Stage

“Stunning and emotionally charged” Morning Star

£16.00 - £35.00 Discounts U16, C, G, Opera Festival - best available tickets for both operas £55 (excludes Premium Seats) Both operas will be sung in Italian with English surtitles *Cast subject to change.

Teletubbies Live Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April, 10am and 1pm Sun Baby in a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children’s imaginations and encourages them to explore the world around them. Join in and enjoy beloved See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever features from the TV series along with brand new songs. theatre show created especially for your little ones. Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of £13.00 / £16.00 love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Family ticket available Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-noo and Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. The Dressing Room starring Menopause the Musical Cannon and Ball Tuesday 8 May, 7.30pm Wednesday 11 April, 7.30pm

Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O’Neil (TV Comedian) this hysterical all-singing, all-dancing comedy Returning by public demand, the hilarious comedy play, is set in a department store, where four women with written by Bobby Ball, that combines sitcom with variety seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make and comedy. Part play, part variety show - a whole night fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ of great entertainment! and their problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. Set behind-the-scenes at a run-down theatre Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball find themselves involved in the The show is sponsored by Promensil Menopause. crazy goings-on of compère STU FRANCIS and fellow comic Johnnie Casson. So get ready to get your “hankies” out to wipe away tears of laughter.

£18.00 Discounts C, Extras £27.50 (Age guidance: 16+)

Awful Auntie Gangsta Granny Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 May Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 July

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – Stella what has happened. But not everything Alberta tells it’s going to be sooooooooo ! But what Ben doesn’t her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie! about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very Granny comes the world premiere of ’ own Gangsta Granny! amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the very large owl, a very small ghost and a very awful Auntie! award-winning West End production of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children. “A triumphant adaption of David Walliams’ much loved book!” What’s Good To Do £15.50- £18.00 £15.50- £18.00 Discounts U16, Sch, G, F Discounts U16, Sch, G, F

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. HULL NEW THEATRE SEATING PLAN

SELECTED SHOWS PREMIUM SEATS WHEELCHAIR SEATS

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HULL NEW MARCH HULL CITY THEATRE The Band HALL Tuesday 6 – Saturday 17 March The Producers JANUARY Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 March JANUARY ELO Experience Ellen Kent Opera Lunchtime Organ Showcase - Thursday 11 January La Traviata • Verdi Colin Walsh Wednesday 3 January Vampires Rock Ghost Train Tuesday 27 March Saturday 13 January Madama Butterfly • Puccini Glenn Miller Orchestra Last Laugh Wednesday 28 March Saturday 6 January Saturday 20 January Elkie Brooks - Live in Concert BBC Flog It! Russian State Ballet of Siberia Thursday 29 March Thursday 11 January The Snow Maiden APRIL How Sweet It Is – Tuesday 23 January Motown’s Greatest Hits Romeo and Juliet The Kite Runner Friday 12 January Wednesday 24 January Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 April LOL Comedy Club Swan Lake The Dressing Room starring Friday 19 January Thursday 25 January Cannon and Ball The Nutcracker Wednesday 11 April A Brass Band Spectacular with Brighouse & Rastrick Band Friday 26 January Teletubbies Live & EYMS Band Cinderella Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 April Saturday 20 January Saturday 27 January Derren Brown: Underground : Muddle Class Fat Friends Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 April Thursday 25 January and Monday 29 January – Hairspray Wednesday 13 June Saturday 3 February Monday 23 – Saturday 28 April FEBRUARY BBC Radio presents MAY Babes in the Wood Tango Moderno Saturday 27 January - Menopause the Musical Tuesday 6 – Saturday 10 February Sunday 28 January Tuesday 8 May Hamlet FEBRUARY Awful Auntie Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 February Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 May From Ashes to Ashes – A Brand New Jersey Boys The Play That Goes Wrong Evening with Boycott & Aggers Tuesday 20 February – Monday 21 - Saturday 26 May Thursday 1 February Saturday 3 March Hull City Hall Wedding Fayre Mamma Mia! Thursday 31 - Sunday 3 June Sunday 4 February JULY Lunchtime Organ Showcase - Graham Barber Gangsta Granny Tuesday 6 February Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 July Erasure + Special Guests SOLD Wednesday 7 February OUT City of Orchestra Thursday 8 February

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. AT A GLANCE

Ahir Shah: Control Russian State Alexander O’Neal + Special Guests Friday 9 February Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday 8 April Thursday 8 March Joel Dommett Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday 10 February The Overtones Thursday 12 April Friday 9 March Afternoon Tea Dance with LOL Comedy Club Tower Organist Roy Chubby Brown Plus Support Friday 13 April John Bowdler If easily offended please stay away Wednesday 14 February Saturday 10 March The Carpenters Story Friday 13 April Iain Stirling “U OK Hun? X” SOLD The Sitcom Experience Wednesday 14 February OUT A Fawlty Towers Comedy Sister Act Live Choir - UK Tour Saturday 14 April The Illegal Eagles Dinner show Saturday 10 March Friday 16 February Calum Scott + Special Guests Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 April LOL Comedy Club David Gest’s Soul Legends: Friday 16 February The Legacy Tour Songs of Flight Tuesday 13 March Friday 20 April Ant Middleton Wednesday 21 February Sarah Millican - Whitney - Queen of the Night Control Enthusiast Saturday 21 April Icons of the 80’s featuring Wednesday 14 - Friday 16 March Go West, Nik Kershaw & SOLD Cutting Crew LOL Comedy Club Plus Special Guests Friday 16 March OUT Thursday 22 February Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 April Hull Philharmonic Orchestra - Faith - The Legacy Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit Saturday 17 March Wednesday 25 April & Thursday 26 April 6000 Pipes! Saturday 24 February Buddy Holly and the English Beth Hart Friday 27 April Saxon plus Special Guests Orchestra Monday 19 March Magnum, Diamond Head, Northern Soul and Motown Night Rock Goddess Gary Numan Saturday 28 April Sunday 25 February Tuesday 20 March MAY MARCH Stewart Lee - Content Provider Wednesday 21 March Dara O Briain – Voice of Reason Someone Like You – Wednesday 2 May The Songbook Bobby Mair - Loudly Insecure Thursday 1 March Thursday 22 March Superslam Wrestling Jonathan Pie: Friday 2 March Back To The Studio Saturday 24 March - What A King Cnut A Life in the Realm of Madness APRIL Saturday 3 March Lunchtime Organ Showcase - Lunchtime Organ Showcase - John Scott-Whiteley Jonathan Melling Wednesday 4 April Monday 5 March Daliso: What the African Said SOLD Russell Brand – Re:Birth Thursday 5 April OUT Wednesday 7 March The Sensational 60’s Experience Saturday 7 April

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. HULL CITY HALL SEATING PLAN

SELECTED SHOWS BEST NEW COMEDY

WINNER WINNER WINNER TONY AWARD® MOLIÈRE AWARD The Play That Goes Wrong OLIVIER AWARD WINNER WINNER WINNER WINNER BROADWAY WORLD WHATSONSTAGE BROADWAY.COM BROADWAY WORLD Monday 21 – Saturday 26 May US AWARD AWARD AWARD UK AWARD

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this multi award-winning smash hit comedy, now playing on Broadway and enjoying its 4th year in the West End. Hailed “a gut-busting hit” by the New Times, The Play That Goes Wrong has won a host of celebrity endorsements from the likes of “We laughed until ‘GENUINELY++++ the tears ran down our faces, it has to HILARIOUS. be seen” to Ant & Dec “The funniest show BOY, DOES IT HIT THE we’ve seen! If you can get a ticket, go!” FUNNY BONE’ Don’t miss this brilliantly funny comedy DAILY TELEGRAPH that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.

£15.00 - £32.50 Discounts Available +++++‘I FEARED I AS SEEN ON WAS GOING TO THE ROYAL HYPERVENTILATE’ VARIETY DAILY MAIL

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Lunchtime Organ Showcase

Wednesday 3rd January, 12.30pm Monday 5th March, 12.30pm Colin Walsh Jonathan Melling (Organist Laureate, Lincoln Cathedral) (All Hallows-by-the-Tower, London)

Tuesday 6th February, 12.30pm Wednesday 4th April, 12.30pm Graham Barber John Scott-Whiteley (International Concert Organist) (Organist Emeritus York Minster)

£4.50

LOL

Friday 19 January, Friday 16 February, Friday 16 March, Friday 13 April, 8pm Mortimer Suite

Comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC 2’s Mock The Week, ’s , BB1’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 Treat Larkin ‘One of the country’s top new comedians’ – BBC. yourself to a £14.00 in advance / £17.00 on the door Discounts G laugh! (Age guidance: 16+)

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. BBC Flog It! How Sweet It Is – Motown’s Greatest Hits Thursday 11 January, 9.30am - 4pm Friday 12 January, 7.30pm

Members of the public are invited to come along to Hull The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of MOTOWN City Hall with up to three antiques or collectables they is back! might be interested in selling. Once valued, the owner This stunning live show combine’s first class music and a team of experts decide whether an object is together with slick choreography, and an amazing filmed for the TV show and if it gets sent to Golding band. Truly outstanding, the best MOTOWN experience Young Auctions in Lincoln for inclusion in their sale on you will ever have! Wednesday, January 31. You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, with songs from Everyone who goes along to the valuation day will receive legendary artist such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, a free appraisal of their items – even if their antiques are , The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin not chosen for filming or to go forward for auction. Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more.

£23.00 Discounts C

A Brass Band Spectacular with Jason Manford: Muddle Class Brighouse & Rastrick Band & EYMS Band Thursday 25 January and Saturday 20 January, 7.30pm Wednesday 13 June, 7.30pm

The world famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band will He’s back! ‘Muddle Class’ promises to feature a wealth share the stage with local favourites East of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ Motor Services Band in a spectacular concert that will then finding, over the years, that part of him has become showcase the entertainment qualities of both bands. ‘middle class’ - causing much confusion! Delivered with As perhaps the foremost brass band in the world at Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit, this is a show present, Brighouse will bring their special brand of not to be missed. entertainment, whilst East Yorkshire Motor Services Band ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘The Nightly Show’ (ITV1), have earnt an enviable reputation for bringing something ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ (ITV1), ‘Live at the Apollo’ new to the concert stage. (BBC One), ‘’, (BBC One), QI (BBC This concert is not to be missed so come and be Two) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1) have all entertained by two fantastic bands. helped establish Jason as a nationally known comic.

£10.00 - £15.00 Discounts C £27.50 (Age guidance: 13+)

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. City of HULL BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA 6000 PIPES! Thursday 8 February 2018, 7.30pm Saturday 24 February 2018, 7.30pm Conductor: Michael Seal Conductor: Andrew Penny Pianist: Javier Perianes Organ: Jonathan Scott MUSSORGSKY: Night on KARL JENKINS: 6000 Pipes! a Bare Mountain POULENC: Concerto for Organ, DE FALLA: Nights in Strings and Timpani the Gardens of Spain ALFRED HOLLINS: RACHMANINOV: Symphony No. 2 Concert Overture in C minor Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2 is CESAR FRANCK: Symphony in D Minor a musical jewel-box crammed with glowing colours, fabulous stories and irresistible tunes. Meet the Artist: Andrew Penny talks to Preconcert lecture Jonathan Scott at 6.30pm. and talk 6.15pm Free to ticket holders.

RUSSIAN STATE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ROYAL Thursday 8th March 2018, 7.30pm PHILHARMONIC Conductor: Valery Polyansky ORCHESTRA Violin: Alexander Sitkovetsky Thursday 12 April 2018, 7.30pm TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture Conductor: Alan Buribayev PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 1 Piano: Mark Bebbington TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 SMETANA: The Bartered Bride Overture Considered one of the finest Russian RACHMANINOV: Piano Concerto No.2 symphonic collectives, the Russian State Philharmonic Orchestra make a welcome SIBELIUS: Symphony No.2 return to Hull City Hall. Conductor Valery Smetana’s exhilarating Overture to his first and Polyansky will be joined by violinist Alexander most enduring comic opera The Bartered Bride Preconcert lecture Preconcert lecture Sitkovetsky for a programme celebrating sets the scene for Rachmaninov’s dramatic and talk 6.15pm and talk 6.15pm two of Russia’s finest composers. and passionate Second Piano Concerto.

Hull City Hall Classics: £18.00 - £28.00 Hull Philharmonic Orchestra: £10.00 - £27.00 Discounts: C, U25, S, Sch, U16, G, ST

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. BBC Radio Humberside presents From Ashes to Ashes – A Brand New Babes in the Wood Evening with Boycott & Aggers Saturday 27 January 2018 at 2pm & 7pm Thursday 1 February, 7.30pm Sunday 28 January 2018 at 2pm

Cricket fans have the chance to catch two famous names of the game live at Hull City Hall in February. Following a successful evening with Phil Tufnell in January, BBC cricket correspondent and former professional Jonathan Agnew is returning to the venue with another Test Match Special colleague – Geoffrey Boycott. The evening will take place shortly after the 2017/18 Ashes Starring the Staff of BBC Radio Humberside and Look North series concludes during which will battle to The staff of BBC Radio Humberside and Look North are at it retain the trophy. again. It’s our 18th year of charity panto, and this year it’s full Meet and greet tickets, which include the opportunity to of men in tights as we bring you the tale of Robin, Marion and meet Boycott and Aggers before the show and receive a the Babes in the Wood. All profits for BBC . complimentary drink, are also available and cost £60.

£8.50 Discounts C £27.50 Discounts C, Extras

Erasure + Bright Light Bright Light Wednesday 7 February, doors 7pm

It’s hard to think of another songwriting partnership as golden as that of Erasure. For 32 years, without a break or break-up, Andy Bell and Vince Clarke have mined a rich seam of creativity that has led to chart-conquering singles, a string of immaculate , a BRIT, an Ivor Novello Award and now World Be Gone, their seventeenth studio album. Produced by the band themselves and recorded shortly after their 30th anniversary celebrations – during which they scored yet another UK Top 10 with their hits package Always – it sees the duo enter their fourth decade with renewed creative charge. SOLD £40.00 - £60.00 OUT

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Ahir Shah: Control Joel Dommett Friday 9 February, 8pm Mortimer Saturday 10 February, 8pm Suite

In an age of global socio-political turmoil, Shah presents One of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians a show about freedom, fascism, history, hope, resistance, returns to the road with his solo show, Joel Dommett: LIVE. and milk. Ahir’s last show enjoyed packed runs at the Catch the star of 2016’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Fringe, the Soho Theatre, and a national tour. In and Sky1’s Bring The Noise as he delivers his high octane it, he theorised that we were being tugged in contradictory comedy to venues up and down the country. directions by a potential brighter future and resurgent worst Joel came onto the comedy scene in 2007 and has never of the past. He’s currently trying to work out how to build looked back. After receiving great critical acclaim for his that future in a time when the past appears to be winning. Edinburgh Fringe shows, he has gone on to appear in He’s got loads of jokes about it. numerous television shows including; Impractical Jokers (BBC3), Reality Bites (ITV2), Russell Howard’s Good News ‘Excellent’ (BBC), Drunk History (), and has performed in The Guardian acting roles for Popatron (BBC2) and Skins (E4).

£12.00 (Age guidance: 16+) £18.50 Discounts S (Age guidance: 14+)

Afternoon Tea Dance Iain Stirling “U OK Hun? X” with Blackpool Tower Organist John Bowdler Wednesday 14 February, 8pm Mortimer Suite Wednesday 14 February, 1.30pm

Join us at Hull City Hall for an afternoon Tea Dance with BAFTA-winning comedian Iain Stirling is back after a summer renowned organist John Bowdler. narrating smash hit Love Island (ITV2) and now you can John has been one of the team of resident organists at see his actual face on his brand new tour! A firm Edinburgh the famous Tower Ballroom since 1987, a position he took Fringe favourite, Iain has sold out the festival an impressive up at the age of 16 straight from school. five times to date. In addition to his commitments at The Tower, John also Join the ‘star of comedy’ (The i) as he explores dinner party travels the length and breadth of the country every year etiquette, feminism and the pressures on a generation covering thousands of miles undertaking concerts for brought up in a world of instant gratification. How organ societies and social groups as well as playing for has modern living affected our ability to find long term dance events. He also makes several appearances at happiness? Can social media ever reflect real life? organ festivals across the UK. And why is the floor lava? SOLD £6.50 (includes tea and biscuits £12.00 OUT served at the interval)

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. The Illegal Eagles Ant Middleton Friday 16 February, 7.30pm Wednesday 21 February, 7.30pm

The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2018 Ant Middleton, adventurer, survival expert, tv presenter, for another outstanding show promising more of their ex elite forces soldier, will be touring theatres across the trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, UK in Spring 2018, sharing his experiences and exploits and incredible showmanship. as a modern day explorer and expedition leader. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring Ant’s appetite for adventure and extremes has no limit for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! and has led him to take on some amazing challenges both Their longevity and continued international acclaim are in the military and in his TV roles –“SAS (who dares wins)”, due in no small part to their extraordinary mastery of “Mutiny” and “Escape” (Channel 4). the Eagles’ distinctive sound. In this adventure filled one-man show, Ant recounts his Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including extraordinary life in the military – Having achieved the elite Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, forces Holy Trinity serving in the Paras, Marines and SBS – with Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more! tales that will defy belief for their sheer bravery and danger.

£23.50 - £25.00 £22.50 Discounts U16

Icons of the 80’s featuring Go West, Saxon plus Special Guests Magnum, Nik Kershaw & Cutting Crew Diamond Head, Rock Goddess Thursday 22 February, 7.30pm Sunday 25 February, doors 5pm

SAXON isn’t wasting any time in 2018. Following the critically acclaimed release of ‘Battering Ram’ in 2015, the heavy metal giants are set to release their latest studio album, Thunderbolt, on February 2nd via the Go West, Nik Kershaw and Cutting Crew come together Militia Guard label (Silver Lining Music). and join forces for a truly incredible concert experience. With millions of album sales and iconic hits such as The new album Thunderbolt will feature original Artwork We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, King Of Wishful Thinking, by long time Saxon collaborator Paul Raymond Gregory. Wouldn’t It Be Good, The Riddle, I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Heart and Soul and the classic (I Just) Died In Your Arms, this authentic 80s triple header is not to be missed.

£29.50 - £34.50 £30.00 (Age guidance: 13+)

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook Superslam Wrestling Thursday 1 March, 7.30pm Friday 2 March, 7.30pm

Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC 2018 sees a brand new line up of top international stars ADELE Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the from the wrestling world come into action for a massive show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver Superslam World title series. Stars from all the top federations all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert of the world will be represented in this huge tournament, performance. as well as British favourite’s including Oliver Grey, TV’s Love The show faithfully recreates the magic of the three Island star Adam Maxted, and action man Deano. record-breaking albums 19, 21 and 25 - including Chasing This action packed family event is a huge crowd pleaser. Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Set Fire To The Rain, The highlight of this special Nostalgia event will be the Someone Like You, Hello, Rolling In and the Parade of World of Sport TV Legends who will be part of multi-million seller Skyfall. a special meet and Greet. They will also talk about the Someone Like You will take you on a soul-stirring journey glory days of British wrestling that has gained respect from break up to make up! from all around the world.

£19.00 Discounts C, Extras £15.00 Discounts C, U16, F

Suggs - What A King Cnut RUSSELL BRAND – RE:BIRTH A Life in the Realm of Madness Wednesday 7 March, 8pm Saturday 3 March, 7.30pm

Due to huge popular demand after his first tour-de-force, smash hit one-man show, ‘My Life Story’, Suggs is treading the boards again. If the first show was about how on earth he got there, ‘Suggs: What a King Cnut’ is about the surprises that “Once you’ve had a baby you’re a parent and immediately awaited him when he did. you go from being a madman (cool) to a mad dad (not cool). Vertigo on the roof of Buckingham Palace. Nearly blowing How can you be a dangerous, edgy, rebel with a tiny, the closing ceremony of the Olympics. Watching his little daughter?” underpants fall to earth on Bowie’s driveway. “How do we make sense of the madness of our lives once Things have gone a smidge surreal since the Madness we become parents? What am I going to tell my daughter frontman was a twelve year old in shorts on the tough about conformity and responsibility? What happens if she streets of North London. grows up to be like me? Or, worse, to date a man like me?”

£28.50 £27.50

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. The Overtones Roy Chubby Brown Plus Support Friday 9 March, 7.30pm If easily offended please stay away Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm

Known for sensational, flat-out singing with a timeless appeal, Roy Chubby Brown is back and he’s as naughty as ever. The Overtones’ new single, a cover of the Disney classic, His choice of language and his politically incorrect jokes are Beauty and The Beast, was released earlier this year. all delivered with a cheeky grin and perfect comedy timing. Having celebrated their fifth consecutive Top 10 UK album His trademark flying helmet and goggles, coupled with his in 2015, Britain’s number one vocal harmony group, The coat of many patches, make him instantly recognisable as Overtones have now sold more than a million records. the man who put the “F” in Alice, with his popular version The Overtones have consistently delivered uplifting music of “that” . infused with exquisitely crafted vocal harmonies. Chubby Brown is a master of his craft and guarantees a They have enjoyed a succession of major achievements, regular supply of new jokes every time you see him. So if including performing in front of 250,000 people at the you’re not easily offended and want a good old fashioned Queen’s , and appearing at the laugh, book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Festival of Remembrance.

£27.50 £20.00

The Sitcom Experience David Gest’s Soul Legends: A Fawlty Towers Comedy Dinner show The Legacy Tour Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm Tuesday 13 March, 7.45pm (Doors 7.00pm)

This cast, who look like Basil, Sybil and Manuel, evoke David Gest’s Soul Legends will reunite in March 2018 ‘Fawlty Towers’ and have a specific skill set which for The Legacy Tour, The glittering bill hosted by Pearly enables them to listen, respond and interact with Gates of the Flirtations includes: Dorothy Moore the audience in a live fully inclusive immersive dining (Misty Blue) Sheila Ferguson of the Three Degrees experience. Anything can happen but audiences can (when Will I See You Again, Take Good Care of Yourself, expect laugh out loud comedic mishaps from a hapless Woman In Love); Kiki Dee (I’ve Got The Music In Me, hotel owner and Spanish waiter. Magic Carpet, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart); Since 1997, Laughlines has been the original UK leading of Imagination (Just An Illusion, Body Talk, Music and comedy dinner show act and their productions are Lights); Freda Payne (Band of Gold Bring the Boys well-known for their highly-physical, action packed Home); Fern Kinney (Together We are Beautiful); Junior performances with slapstick inspired humour. (Mama Used To Say) GC Cameron of The Spinners and former member of the Temptations (Working My Way Please book by Tuesday 6 March. Back to You, I’ll Be Around, It’s A Shame).

£42.00 Includes 3 course meal. £29.00 - *£97.00 *Includes meet and greet

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Sarah Millican - Control Enthusiast Faith - The George Michael Legacy Wednesday 14 - Friday 16 March, 8pm Saturday 17 March, 7.30pm

Funny, frank and unapologetically filthy, Sarah Millican is Faith – The George Michael Legacy - is a stunning not a control freak, she’s a control enthusiast. She even celebration of one the greatest singer – of all controls her own insults, see? time. Featuring international George Michael tribute Wayne Do you arrange the nights out? Are you in charge of Dilks and his 8 piece band. A musical journey of 35 years of passports on holiday? Then so are you! hit records, from Wham to his solo career, the show uses actual video footage from The George Michael 25 live tour Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or turning and is a 2 hour spellbinding spectacle of his songs such up when you’re told to, welcome. as, Club Tropicana, I’m Your Man, Faith, Fast love, Outside, You’ll learn about Rescue Men, farting in hospital pants, Freedom, A Different Corner, Father Figure, Careless what can happen at a bra fitting, the benefits of casserole, Whisper and many, many more. If you are a fan and you plus tips on how to talk to shop assistants and the correct know every word of these songs, join us on a journey and way to eat a biscuit. celebrate the incredible legacy George left us all.

LIMITED £27.50 (Age guidance: 16+) AVAILABILITY £22.50

Buddy Holly and the English Rock Gary Numan and Roll Orchestra Tuesday 20 March, doors 7pm Monday 19 March, 7.30pm

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Buddy’s only ever Gary Numan is coming to Hull City Hall as part of a visit to our shores, the UK’s first and best-loved Buddy short UK tour. Holly act, Buddy Holly & The Cricketers, revisit some New album ‘Savage: Songs From A Broken World’ was of the same venues on the same dates in 2018 with a released earlier this year through BMG and earned the very special show backed by the English Rock and Roll best reviews of Gary’s career. He entered the UK charts Orchestra. at No.2, a fantastic achievement for the iconic and highly Following the huge worldwide success of the Elvis influential Gary Numan. The British electro pioneer was Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Buddy also awarded the Inspiration Award for songwriting and Holly and The Cricketers present Buddy’s music and other composition at the Ivor Novellos this year. rock ’n’ roll greats as you have never heard them before. This truly remarkable evening of classic rock ’n’ roll will have you dancing in the aisles and shouting for more.

£23.00 Discounts C, Extras £29.50 - £35.00

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Stewart Lee - Content Provider Bobby Mair - Loudly Insecure Wednesday 21 March, 7.30pm Thursday 22 March, 8pm Mortimer Suite

After four years writing and performing his TV show Over the past couple of years, Bobby has become an instantly Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, Content Provider is recognisable face on British television and the UK comedy Stewart’s first brand new full-length show since the circuit. This year, he returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for his award-winning Carpet Remnant World. latest show Loudly Insecure. “The most consistently funny show of his 30 years ago, Bobby was put up for adoption and now he’s brilliant career … I laughed till it hurt.” tracking down his birth family one by one. Saying his search has hit a couple of snags would be an understatement and he still has relatives out there who continue to elude him - except “Characteristically twisty and frequently brilliant” for Justin Bieber. Loudly Insecure gives Bobby a chance to fill The Guardian you in on the wildly dramatic twists and turns of his quest, the accidental broadening of his search for next of kin, plus “Venomously funny” he’ll fill you in on a couple of other musings along the way. Standard

£23.00 (Age guidance: 16+) £12.50 (Age guidance: 16+)

Jonathan Pie: Back To The Studio Daliso: What the African Said Thursday 5 April, 8pm Saturday 24 March, 7.30pm Mortimer Suite

Frustrated news reporter Jonathan Pie is back and he’s angrier than ever. In Back to the Studio, Pie attempts to host a night of serious discussions on current affairs whilst simultaneously attempting to smash the system from within. Britain’s Got Talent and Amanda Holden’s golden buzzer Join him for a night of political comedy that soon descends act comedian Daliso Chaponda has announced his debut into chaos. stand up tour for 2018 entitled ‘What The African Said…’. It is political satire at its finest and Pie has been described The Malawian born stand up was a stand out star from as ‘the most exciting satirical creation since Partridge’ this year’s show, capturing the nations hearts. (Rory Bremner). “Laugh after laugh after laugh” Amanda Holden SOLD £22.50 Discounts C (Age guidance: 16+) £15.00 (Age guidance: 14+) OUT

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. The Sensational 60’s Experience Alexander O’Neal + Special Guests Saturday 7 April, 7.30pm Sunday 8 April, 7.30pm

Stageright Promotions proudly presents... A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION FOR 2018 MIKE PENDER (ORIGINAL VOICE OF THE SEARCHERS) , HERMAN’S HERMITS, THE FORTUNES AND NEW AMEN CORNER

Returning to Hull by huge popular demand without doubt the most explosive 60’s show touring the UK. For one night only five legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. With a definite feel good factor this is a must see 60’s Soul legend Alexander O’Neal is bringing his Resurrected show for 2018. Step back in time to when pop music Tour to Hull City Hall on Sunday, April 8 accompanied by was at its very best. Hits include Needles and Pins, full live nine-piece band. Out Of Time, I’m Into Something Good, Storm In A Tea Cup, Bend Me Shape Me plus many more. As well as performing his greatest hits, Alexander will be play tracks from his new album of the same name – his first in 15 years – due for release in 2018.

£27.00 £26.50 - £33.50

The Carpenters Story Sister Act Live Choir - UK Tour Friday 13 April, 7.30pm Saturday 14 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

This highly acclaimed concert-style production features See the brilliant film ‘Sister Act’ on a huge screen whilst the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley & pianist a live 25-piece gospel choir and band accompany the Phil Aldridge, spectacular orchestral arrangements from on-screen nuns sing, hit songs from the film! LIVE musicians, and a stage-wide backdrop of video Watch the feel-good musical film as the Uplifted Voices projection. Includes the classic hits (They Long To Be) choir (featured on The Voice and The X Factor) give Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, powerful, goosebump-inducing performances of songs Only Yesterday and many more! like ‘My God’, and ‘I Will Follow Him’ to give you a brand ‘Phenomenal Vocals & Great Musicianship’ new and unique live cinema experience that you’ll thank The Evening Standard God you didn’t miss.

£16.00 - £20.00 Discounts C, Extras £23.00 - £24.50 Rating PG

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Calum Scott + Special Guests Songs of Flight Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 April, doors 7pm Friday 20 April, 7.30pm

Hull singer Calum Scott will return to the city with his Only A new 45 minute work for massed chorus and City of Human tour in April next year. Hull Youth Symphony Orchestra, inspired by the theme of bird migration. Created as part of the PRS Foundation’s The former winner of the Hull Daily Mail’s Star Search New Music Biennial composer residency programme with competition will perform two nights at Hull City Hall. The composer James Redwood, featuring local groups working shows will follow the release of his debut album of the same with: composer and song-writer Hannah Peel; percussionist name on March 9. Gary Hammond; local folk hero Sam Pirt; Ben Newton, Written by Calum, Jon Maguire and Corey James Sanders, and Mambo Jambo. This mammoth new commission is the emotionally resonant piano ballad is one of numerous presented as part of the PRS Foundation’s New Music songs produced by Fraser T Smith (Adele, Ellie Goulding) Biennial Composer Residency programme with Hull Music for the album. Calum also worked with producers Jayson Service, supported by Hull City Council. DeZuzio, Oak Felder, Oscar Gorres and Phil Paul. PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial residency programme is generously supported by Hull UK City of Culture, Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.

£16.00 - *£50.00 *Includes meet and greet £6.00 - £8.00 Discounts C, Friends

Whitney - Queen of the Night Gary Barlow Plus Special Guests Saturday 21 April, 7.30pm Monday 23 & Tuesday 24 April, doors 6.30pm

Whitney - Queen of the Night is a stunning celebration Gary Barlow is a British singer- and record of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of producer who found worldwide fame as a member of British our time. This award winning production features a pop group Take That. Since forming in 1989 Take That have sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, with a won eight , sold over 45 million records and over pow-erhouse and breath-taking performance from rising eight million concert tickets. West End star Shanice Smith as Whitney. Gary is one of Britain’s most successful songwriters, having Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three written 14 Number One singles as well as being a six-time decades of classic hit’s, Shanice, winner of Brit Idol and recipient of an Ivor Novello Award. Aside from his achievements graduate of the world famous Brit School (where the likes with Take That, he has also co-written and produced music of Adele and Leona Lewis cut their teeth), has triumphed in for other renowned artists including Dame Shirley Bassey, the role and has astounded audiences wherever she plays. Sir and . Gary’s last solo record ‘Since I Saw You Last’ sold more than 600,000 copies and was the ninth biggest selling album that year. SOLD £23.50 £35 - £165* *VIP OUT

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Bill Bailey: Larks in Transit Beth Hart Wednesday 25 April & Thursday 26 April, 8pm Friday 27 April, 7.30pm, doors 7pm

Larks in Transit is a compendium of travelers’ tales Having sold out her biggest UK concert at London’s and the general shenanigans of twenty years as a prestigious in May next year, Grammy travelling comedian. With musical virtuosity, surreal nominated singer-songwriter Beth Hart and her band tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill Bailey tackles will embark on a 14-date tour which includes a show politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness. Plus, at Hull City Hall in April. he fashions a symphony from a ringtone, tells the real story of Old McDonald, and a re-imagines the Stars and Stripes. Two decades of touring larks from a comic described by as ‘the brainiest comic of his generation’.

£27.50 £35.00 - £39.50

Northern Soul and Motown Night Dara O Briain – Voice of Reason Saturday 28 April, 9pm – 2am Wednesday 2 May, 8pm

Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, Star Gazing Live, Robotwars and Go8Bit. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in this brand new show for 2018. “His set is a masterclass in intelligent, no-frills stand-up” The Guardian “If you want a comic who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand for two hours, here’s your man” The Times “Sharp wit from a superfit mind” Evening Standard

£10 in advance. £12.50 on the door. £23.00 (Age guidance: 14+)

Tickets are subject to £1.50 per ticket booking fee. Exclusions apply. Coming Soon TO Hull City Hall

May – July 2018

Afternoon Tea Dance with Brian Conley “Still the Greatest Chris Ramsey Live Blackpool Tower Organist Entertainer - In His Price Range” (Just happy to get out John Bowdler Wednesday 23 May, 7.30pm of the house tour) Wednesday 9 May, 1.30pm Friday 29 June, 7.30pm Hallé Orchestra The Waterboys Thursday 24 May, 7.30pm The Black Dyke Band Plus Special Guests Saturday 30 June, 7.30pm Thursday 10 May, Doors: 7pm Tim Vine Friday 25 May, 8pm & his Rhythm Hull Philharmonic Orchestra & Blues Orchestra Saturday 12 May, 7.30pm The Simon and Garfunkel Story Sunday 1 July, 7.30pm Thursday 31 May, 7.30pm Opera North presents Salome Showaddywaddy Wednesday 16 May, 7.30pm One Night of Queen Saturday 7 July, 7.30pm Saturday 9 June, 7.30pm Grumpy Old Women Afternoon Tea Dance with Thursday 17 May, 7.30pm Jason Manford: Muddle Class Blackpool Tower Organist Wednesday 13 June, 7.30pm John Bowdler Land of Hope and Glory Wednesday 18 July 2018 Tuesday 22 May, 2pm A Country Night in Nashville Friday 22 June, 7.30pm

Highlights in autumn 2018

I’m About to Lose Control and I Think Friday 12 October, 8pm Wednesday 5 Saturday 13 October, 8pm September, 8pm

Ross Noble An Audience with Simon Reeve Thursday 11 Thursday 8 October, 8pm November, 7.30pm

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General Information Booking fees In Person: For full terms and conditions of Booking Fee £1.50 per ticket* Hull City Hall Box Office sale please check our website Ticket postage + Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm. Sun 11am - 3pm. www.hulltheatres.co.uk or ask admin fee £1.20. your advisor for a copy at time Venue box office will be open 2 hours of booking. Exclusions apply. Contact the prior to performance. ER[RIƓFHIRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQ Discounts Hull City Hall, Queen Victoria Square, Access Hull, HU1 3RQ Apply to students, over 65s, registered unemployed, children Our box office and front of By Phone: 01482 300 306 up to the age of 16, people with house teams will be happy to disabilities and their carers. assist, please advise of any Monday - Saturday 8am - 7pm. special requirements at time Sunday & Bank Hol 10am – 4pm Discounts when available are on full price tickets and only one of booking. There is a Duty Manager available at all events Online discount per ticket applies. Proof and we advise any issues are www.hulltheatres.co.uk of eligibility must be provided. All discounts are offered raised immediately to ensure subject to availability and may swift resolution. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performances How to find Hull New Theatre be withdrawn at the decision of management without prior unless otherwise stated. Hull New Theatre is situated just off Albion notice. No refunds will be Please be aware that alternative Street and overlooks Kingston Square. It is offered on pre-booked tickets on wheelchair positions may be just round the corner from Hull History Centre. announcement of subsequent available at selected events. Parking special offers. Please check when booking. The nearest council car parks are Albion Refunds and Exchanges Street and Francis Street, with limited All tickets are non refundable pay and display on street car parking or exchangeable. bays nearby which are free after 6pm.

How to find Hull City Hall Hull City Hall is right in the city centre of Hull in Queen Victoria Square. It is near the Maritime Museum and . Parking There are limited pay and display car parking bays nearby, which are free after 6pm. The nearest council car park is Albion Street. Parking is also available in shopping centre. Charges apply.

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