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Sunset Boulevard at Hull New Theatre

Award-winning West End hit arrives in 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning masterpiece Sunset Boulevard, starring Ria Jones, will be performed at Hull New Theatre next year.

Based on Billy Wilder’s legendary film, with Don Black and Christopher Hampton’s book and lyrics, Sunset Boulevard arrives at Hull New Theatre for one week only from Monday, April 30 2018.

One of the all-time great musicals, Sunset Boulevard is a compelling story of romance and obsession.

In her mansion on Sunset Boulevard, faded silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond lives in a fantasy.

Impoverished screen writer Joe Gillis, on the run from debt collectors, stumbles into her reclusive world.

Persuaded to work on Norma’s ‘masterpiece’, a film script that she believes will put her back in front of the cameras, he is seduced by her and her luxurious lifestyle.

Joe becomes entrapped in a claustrophobic world until his love for another woman leads him to try and break free, with dramatic consequences.

Ria received standing ovations every night in the role of Norma Desmond at the London Coliseum.

With its much-loved score, including Sunset Boulevard, With One Look, The Greatest Star Of All and The Perfect Year, performed with full orchestra, this production promises to be a spectacular one.

Tickets for Sunset Boulevard at Hull New Theatre from Monday, April 30 to Saturday, May 5 2018 are from £19.50 with concessions available.

Extras members receive a £10 discount on opening night and a £4 discount on Tuesday to Thursday performances on the top three price bands only, including premium seats.

Tickets are on sale at 10am on Friday, June 9. Extras members receive 24-hour priority booking from 10am on Thursday, June 8.

Book at the Hull City Hall box office or call 01482 300 306. Visit our new website www.hulltheatres.co.uk to book online or use this link.

Kate Rusby at Christmas

Folk singer to perform at Hull City Hall in December

Award-winning folk singer Kate Rusby is bringing her Christmas show to Hull City Hall this December.

With a career spanning 25 years, Kate is one of the finest interpreters of traditional folk songs and a Mercury Prize nominee, Folk Singer of the Year, Best Live Act, Best Album and Best Original Song winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

One of the country’s most emotive original songwriters, her beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience.

Famously down to earth, for more than 20 years Kate’s engaging personality and sharp Yorkshire wit – she is from a small village near Barnsley – have further endeared her to concert goers everywhere and it is in her special Christmas concerts that all these elements combine to exquisite effect.

After 15 years of enchanting festive audiences up and down the land, Kate’s Christmas tour – captured on her 2013 Live At Christmas concert DVD – has for many become as much a part of the festivities as Christmas pudding itself.

In thesw Christmas concerts, Kate embraces and shares a local South Yorkshire tradition of which she’s been a part ever since she was a child.

For more than two hundred years, from late November to New Year’s Day, the good folk of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire have flocked to their local public houses on Sunday lunchtimes to sing their own, unique variations of familiar carols that, as Kate says, ‘were kicked out of churches during the Victorian era for being too happy!’.

Kate’s forthcoming fourth Christmas album celebrates this marvellous Yorkshire-inspired tradition and this year’s festive tour will feature tracks from it.

Kate and co will also be performing songs and carols from all four of her previous Christmas releases and there might be a favourite or two from her back catalogue in recognition of 25 years of magnificent music making.

Warm and inviting, spicy and sparkly she and her marvellous band embody the sounds and joyous spirit of the best Christmases ever.

Kate’s band of merry musicians this December will comprise of Damien O’Kane on guitar, tenor guitar and banjo, Aaron Jones on bouzouki, Nick Cooke on diatonic accordion and Duncan Lyall on double bass. Kate will also be joined on stage by her fabulous brass quintet.

Tickets for Kate Rusby at Christmas on Saturday, December 2 2017 at 7.30pm are £25 with concessions available. They go on sale at 10am on Friday, June 9.

Extras members can access priority booking from 10am on Thursday, June 8.

Book at the Hull City Hall box office or call 01482 300 306. Visit our new website www.hulltheatres.co.uk to book online.

Russian State Ballet of Siberia

Acclaimed company to perform five ballets at Hull New Theatre in January 2018

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will perform five ballets at Hull New Theatre in January as part of a UK tour.

The acclaimed company, formed in 1981, will present The Snow Maiden, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Cinderella, all accompanied by live orchestra.

Each show will feature multimedia sets combined with superb soloists and corps de ballet who never fail to delight audiences with their breath-taking physical ability and dazzling costumes.

Sergei Bobrov is artistic director of The Russian State Ballet of Siberia, which has quickly established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies and built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth.

He said: “It is always a pleasure to bring the unique traditions of Russian ballet to British audiences.

“Touring across the UK with a full company of dancers as well as highly-skilled musicians is always exciting and for me, it is very special to have the power of a symphony orchestra bringing the choreography to life on stage.”

The ballets will be performed from January 23 to January 27 2018 and the programme is as follows –

The Snow Maiden

Tuesday, January 23 at 7.30pm

Protected from the outside world by Father Frost, the exquisite Snow Maiden plays innocently amongst the dancing snowflakes in the enchanted Land of Frost. Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world. Captivated by the colourful village and the people who live there, she ventures too far and is swept up by feelings of love, temptation and betrayal. When finally she surrenders herself completely and warms to love, her heart melts in a tragic embrace.

Romeo and Juliet

Wednesday, January 24 at 7.30pm

Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story. From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.

Swan Lake

Thursday, January 25 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

The Nutcracker

Friday, January 26 at 7.30pm

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins.

Cinderella

Saturday, January 27 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

The world’s favourite rags to riches fairy-tale where dreams can come true is a magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively choreography and colourful costumes. Whilst her mad/bad stepmother and her ill-mannered daughters prepare for the Royal Ball, graceful Cinderella can only dream of dancing with the dashing Prince. Later that evening, her rags become a glittering gown and she is swept magically to the Ball. From that very moment the Prince is smitten, midnight strikes and one lost crystal slipper later, he must now embark on a journey to find his lost love.

Tickets for the Russian State Ballet of Siberia are from £19.50 with concessions available.

Book two or more ballets at the same time and save £5 per ticket on each ballet (offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount).

Extras members receive a £10 discount on the opening night and a £4 discount on Wednesday to Thursday shows on the top three prices bands, including premium seats.

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, June 9. Extras members receive 24-hour booking from 10am on Thursday, June 8.

Book at the Hull City Hall box office or call 01482 300 306. Visit our new website www.hulltheatres.co.uk to book online or use this link.

UK TOUR OF BRAND NEW PEPPA PIG SHOW

Peppa Pig and her friends are back in a brand new live show Peppa Pig’s Adventure, featuring a new story, loads of songs and heaps of fun!

Produced by leading children’s theatre team Fiery Light, in partnership with licensor Entertainment One (eOne), Peppa Pig’s Adventure marks the ninth consecutive year of Peppa Pig live theatre tours since 2009 and the fifth Peppa Pig stage production in total.

Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunch-boxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and her friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of games,  laughter and live music!

The happy campers soon settle down to sleep and listen to the gentle pitter patter of rain.  Safe and warm inside their tents the excited group can look forward to morning time, when there will be lots of muddy puddles to play in!

Richard Lewis once again takes the helm for this new live stage adaptation of eOne’s popular animated TV series which he directs and has adapted for the theatre. He has also adapted and directed the four previous Peppa Pig live stage shows,  Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt, Peppa Pig’s Big Splash and Peppa Pig’s Surprise. The show features music from BAFTA award-winning composer Mani Svavarsson.

Audiences will enjoy interactive fun, songs and games with Peppa Pig and her friends. Peppa Pig’s Adventure promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers. Suitable for ages 3+.

Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One

www.peppapiglive.com

Peppa Pig | 2017 UK TOUR DATES

Friday 20 – Sunday 22 October                                                   Box Office: 01322 220000

Dartford Orchard Theatre                                                                           Website:https://orchardtheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 25 – Thursday 26 October                                     Box Office: 02920 878889

Cardiff New Theatre                                                                                      Website:www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/

Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 October                                              Box Office: 01582 602080

Dunstable Grove Theatre                                                                            Website: www.grovetheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 1 – Thursday 2 November                                     Box Office: 01483 369350

Guildford G Live                                                                                              Website: https://glive.co.uk

Saturday 4– Sunday 5 November                                               Box Office: 0844 871 3011

Birmingham New Alexandra                                                       Website: www.atgtickets.com

Wednesday 8 – Thursday 9 November                                     Box Office: 01743 281281

Shrewsbury Severn Theatre                                                                        Website: www.theatresevern.co.uk

Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 November                                          Box Office: 01494 512000

High Wycombe, Swan Theatre                                                   Website: www.wycombeswan.co.uk

Wednesday 15 – Thursday 16 November                                                Box Office: 01270 368242

Crewe, Lyceum Theatre                                                                               Website: www.crewelyceum.co.uk

Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 November                                          Box Office: 0844 871 7607

Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre                                                    Website: www.atgtickets.com

2018 UK TOUR DATES

Wednesday 17 – Thursday 18 January                                     Box Office: 023 9282 8282

Kings Theatre, Southsea                                                                              Website:www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 January                                               Box Office: 0844 871 7650

Theatre Royal Brighton                                                                                Website: www.atgtickets.com

Wednesday 24 – Thursday 25 January                                     Box Office: 0844 871 3020

New Theatre, Oxford                                                                                    Website: www.atgtickets.com

Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 January                                               Box Office: 01252 329155

Princes Hall, Aldershot                                                                                 Website: www.princeshall.com

Wednesday 31 January -Thursday 1 February                        Box Office: 01502 533200

Marina Theatre, Lowestoft                                                                         Website: www.marinatheatre.co.uk

Saturday 3 –Sunday 4 February                                                  Box Office: 01223 357851

Cambridge Corn Exchange                                                                          Website:www.cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/cornex

Wednesday 7  – Thursday 8 February                                       Box Office: 01306 881717

Dorking Halls                                                                                                   Website:www.dorkinghalls.co.uk

Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 February                                             Box Office: 020 8985 2424

Hackney Empire                                                                                              Website:www.hackneyempire.co.uk

Tuesday 13 – Wednesday 14 February                                     Box Office: 01227 787787

The Marlowe, Canterbury                                                                           Website:www.marlowetheatre.com

Friday 16 – Sunday 18 February                                                  Box Office: 01702 351135

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend                                                                               Website:www.southendtheatres.org.uk

Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 February                                   Box Office: 0844 871 7646

New Wimbledon Theatre                                                                             Website: www.atgtickets.com

Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 February                                             Box Office: 01923 571102

Watford Colosseum                                                                                       Website:www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk

Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 March                                                      Box Office: 0844 871 3018

Manchester Opera House                                                                           Website: www.atgtickets.com

Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 March                                        Box Office: 01536 414141

The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering                                           Website: www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 12 – Thursday 13 September                                               Box Office: 01623 633133

Palace Theatre, Mansfield                                                                           Website:www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/

FURTHER DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE NEW PRODUCTIONS

Sheffield Theatres have announced a new season of productions including Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, critically acclaimed Titanic the Musical and a return visit from smash hit musical Jersey Boys. The season also includes drama and dance, and a selection of one night shows. Tickets for all productions go on sale to Centre Stage members on Saturday 10 June November and on general sale on Saturday 17 June at 10.00am.

Tony Award-winning Sunset Boulevard comes to the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 23 – Saturday 28 April 2018 with Ria Jones in the role of faded film star Norma Desmond. With a much-loved score, including Sunset Boulevard, With One Look and The Perfect Year, performed with full orchestra, this production promises to be spectacular.

Titanic the Musical, based on the hopes and aspirations of the real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, wowed London critics last year and now Sheffield audiences will be able to experience this award-winning production, from Monday 21 – Saturday 26 May, on its first ever UK tour.

Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 January and the creative team behind last year’s smash-hit thriller Gaslight bring gripping psychological drama Strangers On A Train from Monday 15 – Saturday 20 January.  Looking further ahead, Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara along with a cast of fabulous dancers, musicians and singers, pay tribute in song and dance to Fred Astaire, one of Hollywood’s Golden Greats, in Remembering Fred on Tuesday 8 May and theJersey Boys make a triumphant return from Tuesday 19 – Saturday 30 June.

Ruby Wax brings her five-star one-woman show A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled to the Crucible stage on Wednesday 25 October and audiences can also spend An Evening with Monty Don, the nation’s favourite gardener on Friday 10 November.

Mark Lockyer’s hilarious, touching and utterly bonkers Living with the Lights On comes to the Studio from Monday 6 – Tuesday 7 November; Coney challenge theatrical convention with REMOTE, an interactive piece of game-theatre (Thursday 9 November) and Edinburgh Fringe favourites Austentatious The Improvised Jane Austen Novel conjure up a brand new ‘lost’ Austen, based on a title suggested by the audience on Thursday 16 November.

Also in the Studio Theatre, The Claim, (Wednesday 22 – Thursday 23 November) based on true stories of migrants, is a comically absurd and quietly shattering journey to the heart of our tolerant society and on Friday 24 November, Team Viking combines storytelling, comedy and live music in a remarkable and heart-lifting story of the power of friendship.  On a rare visit to the city, celebrated performance poet Lemn Sissay tells the story of his upbringing in Something Dark (Saturday 25 November) and Daniel Bye (Going Viral) returns to Sheffield with his unique storytelling inInstructions for Border Crossing on Thursday 30 November.

The new season of shows go on sale to Sheffield Theatres’ Centre Stage Members on Saturday 10 June, and will be on general sale to the public from Saturday 17 June at 10.00am. Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call 0114 249 6000 for more details.

York Theatre Royal – until 8 June 2017.  

What a phenomenal show, my hands still hurt from the standing ovation of applause and my cheeks still hurt from smiling at the wonderful finale sing-a-long.

I had no idea of the story or the music of the the Small Faces so it was new territory as I arrived in York for the show.

Directed by Tony McHale and written, directed and starring Carol Harrison All Or Nothing tells the electrifying yet bittersweet tale of Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott; four charismatic young kids from East London with humour, attitude, passion and above all talent. They were rocketed into the big time, only to discover the path to fantastic success is paved with exploitation, betrayal and ultimately tragedy as they became the Small Faces.

There is clearly market for mod nostalgia in to which this retelling of the Small Faces rise and fall. There is a deep affection for a band unlucky enough to compete with The Beatles for chart-space. Shunning Lennon and McCartney as “Merseybeat girl music”, the Small Faces brought a new kind of hard-edged R’n’B to Sixties London.

All or Nothing certainly delivers the goods. Cheeky and reverential, it’s aimed at the hard-core fans, the loyal Small Faces fans who lost interest after the departure of Marriott and the arrival of Rod Stewart, and name change to the Faces.

Following on from highlights of Marriott’s teenage years – including allegedly setting fire to his school and starring on the West End in what could have been a promising career, the story follows the formation of the Small Faces in 1965.

The members of the band played by Samuel Pope, Stanton Wright, Josh Maddison, Stefan Edwards  and Joseph Peters are all skilled actor musicians who act out the story and bring the songs of the Small Faces to the performance by playing live as a band throughout. Chris Simmons plays the role of older deceased Steve Marriott (younger Steve played by Samuel Pope) and narrates the story with a fag and drink in his hand.

Simmons’ performance as the older Steve and the guide through the story really stood out as he not only guided us through the story but also moved around the stage as a spirit of the future stepping back into the past, a lovely touch and a joy to watch as the cast didn’t even respond to him on the stage.  Bittersweet and entertaining, the audience were drawn into his charisma whenever he spoke and touched in the sadder scenes towards the end.

Honourable mentions have to be singing cameos given to Sophia Benn as Dusty Springfield, and Melissa Brown-Taylor as P P Arnold. And a particular audience favourite in the production was ensemble member Daniel Beales who played Steve’s bumbling father and several iconic roles such as Tony Blackburn and Sonny Bono. He was a crowd favourite that had the audience laughing throughout

Tales of legendary musicians being exploited – their talents milked and abused for the benefit of unscrupulous managers and record label bosses – are as old as the industry itself.  Russell Floyds cigar smoking DonArden shows the cruel side of the music industry with his threat of “I made you and I can break you” hanging over their heads. Yet the fact the Small Faces – one of the most influential bands of the 1960s – received few royalties for their music until 1997 – six years after Marriott died near-penniless in a house fire – remains one of the most unjust and tragic stories of the pop industry.

This show is one of the best I’ve seen, beautiful, poignant and full of heart.  Why this show is not playing to full houses in the West End every night is beyond me.  

On tour around the UK – go and see it now

Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Manchester – until 10 June 2017.  Reviewed by Julie Noller

Thank You for allowing me to watch Trainspotting Live.

I was going to start this review before leaving home, why? Well when you get an email from the theatre, a warning email at that, yikes what had I let myself in for? Worse still what was I dragging my husband too?

It came with the following additional information;

Over 16’s only

Warning; This immersive production contains nudity, strong language, sex, violence,drug/needle use and lots of mess. May induce claustrophobia.

I was then confused and went into semi meltdown of what to wear? Old clothes? Paper decorating suit? You know just incase, after all I’ve seen the 1996 film, I’ve read the Irving Welsh book.

Collecting my tickets on arrival at The Lowry, nothing was being given away . Not quite knowing what to expect adds to the hype on the night, tickets came with no seat number on as is usual for The Lowry but was ‘by general admission’, would there be a free for all on seats? . Then the excitement went up a notch, people waiting outside The Quays were given a glow band, we were asked to show our tickets. OMG why were we given that colour? Why do other people have a different colour? Why did I not wear the paper suit? Something else for free? Try earplugs, yes you read right, we were given ear plugs ‘because the start can be quite loud’. My excitement had reached fever pitch levels, I wanted to get in there, I was starting to regret my curiosity over how would they do that toilet scene. It was explained to the waiting crowd soon to be audience that the seating plan inside the theatre was not as we were used to but had been altered for the performance ahead, that the performers would be seating us, all we had to do was show our band. The music drifting out of the theatre was taking me back, I truly felt like I was stepping inside a time machine back to the heady days of raves. How do I describe inside the theatre? Black, loud music – basically looking like a rave. All theatre seating had been removed, large black platforms had become the seats. For the lucky there were some chairs placed at the back on top of the platforms. Gratefully thanking The Lowry gods I took my seat, a proper seat and not a box. It quickly became apparent what immersive performance would mean, performers took swigs out of the audiences drinks (this is why hot drinks weren’t allowed) and showered us with drink spray, I allowed my eyes to span the room, oh dear God just 4 seats down from me was the toilet, yes that’s the worst toilet in Scotland. It was ok for us hiding on the back row but I watched the fearful glances of those not so lucky to be seated next to it, panic fully showing across their faces. There’s a bed without covers at one end and a sofa at the opposite end with people seated around it, lets just say lucky them with the bed sheet scene. The music subsides and we are introduced to the characters we know well; Renton (Gavin Ross) Begbie (Chris Dennis) Tommy (Greg Esplin) Sick Boy (Michael Lockerbie) Mother Superior (Finlay Bain) Alison (Erin Marshall) June (Rachael Anderson – who also did a brilliant job running round trying to seat everyone)

This is a different kind of theatre, yes its full of bad language, drugs and nudity. It shows a time that’s history now, of despair and no hope. It’s funny and equally sad, it’s fast paced, its down right disgusting when the toilet contents are worn by audience members, tip don’t sit by the toilet if you can help it or are perhaps of a weak constitution. Expect to be climbed over, sat on, to be insulted, to be pushed and spat over. Allow yourself to remember it’s a performance by an extremely talented young cast, more importantly allow yourself to become immersed for 75 minutes and love it….. choose life, choose a career, choose family, choose Trainspotting Live. They fully deserved my standing ovation, I believe more would’ve stood if they weren’t totally shell-shocked, I felt as if I had lived through Trainspotting Live not as a bystander but as if I was on a roller-coaster from start to finish. If you’re as lucky as we were the cast may join you in the bar afterwards, of course we were gushing. Be realistic – its gritty, dark and yes messy but don’t let that put you off, you’ll regret it.

Silent Uproar in association with Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and LittleMighty presents

A SUPER HAPPY STORY (ABOUT FEELING SUPER SAD)

·         2-28 August, 14:20, Pleasance Above

·         Written by Olivier Award-winning Jon Brittain (Rotterdam, Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho) with music by Matthew Floyd Jones (Frisky & Mannish)

·         Produced by Silent Uproar with support from likes of Hull City of Culture & New Diorama Theatre

‘A mix of wit and low-key emotion that suddenly grips your heart’ Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

Sally’s a happy person. She doesn’t let little things get her down and almost never cries. But she’s got an illness. It makes her feel like she isn’t the person she wants to be, and she doesn’t want anyone to know about it.

Silent Uproar prepare to make their first trip to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with their show A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad). Written by Olivier award winner Jon Brittain (Rotterdam & Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho) with music by Matthew Floyd Jones (Frisky and Mannish), prepare for a hilarious cabaret musical about depression that explains why it’s OK to not feel OK. You’ll definitely laugh; you might cry: and you’ll totally get a song or two stuck in your head.

The show’s subject matter was influenced by the company’s personal experiences, charities like Mind and The Samaritans, and interviews with people living with mental health problems and medical professionals, along with the likes of Matt Haig and his book Reasons to Stay Alive, and the academic work Ruby Wax has undertaken on mindfulness.

The comedic and production style of the show draws from sources as diverse as Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Pixar’s Inside Out, Juno, and musicals like Cabaret and Chicago.

Silent Uproar is a Hull-based new writing company, commissioning writers to create playful and provocative work to help make the world a little less shit.

The show has been made with the support of LittleMighty, New Diorama Theatre, Hull UK City of Culture 2017, City Health Care Partnership, Unity Theatre Trust, Hull Truck Theatre, American Chip Spice, and our generous Kickstarter supporters.

Listings Info

A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad)

Produced by Silent Uproar

Written by Jon Brittain

Music by Matthew Floyd Jones

2-28 August (not 9, 16, 23)

Pleasance Above (Venue 33)

Tickets:

Previews: £7

Full price: £12

Link: tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/super-happy-story-about-feeling-super-sad

FERRIS & MILNES

“LIVE AT THE PHEASANTRY”
ON TUESDAY 13 JUNE 2017

Ferris & Milnes will appear ‘Live at the Pheasantry’ on Tuesday 13 June 2017 at 8.30pm (doors open 7.00pm) with an explosion of comedy and music, and the premiere of a brand new West End mash-up medley in store.  

Tickets are now on sale, priced £25, at https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/ferris-and-milnes-live-at-the-pheasantry (booking fees may apply). The Pheasantry, located in a historic building on Chelsea’s Kings Road, is one of London’s premier intimate spaces for jazz, cabaret and more.