Step into Spring with Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre promises a variety of entertainment this Spring with a rich tapestry of drama, comedy, music and film. Animal Farm promises to be a thought-provoking and entertaining production that brings George Orwell’s timeless allegory to life, Pilot Theatre will be returning with their new production of A Song For Ella Grey, offering a moving and captivating experience, and Oh What A Lovely War presented by Blackeyed Theatre will be a cornerstone of musical theatre.
Enjoy Mother’s Day with a variety of visiting shows and a diverse programme of contemporary work in the Godber Studio, celebrate the Oscar film season with Hull Truck Screen or start the Easter school holidays at Hull Truck Theatre with A Great Adventure Easter Adventure. Whatever you love about the month of March, Hull Truck Theatre has a jam-packed programme of entertainment for everyone to get involved in and experience together.
Mark Babych Artistic Director at Hull Truck Theatre, said:
“We are looking forward to presenting and welcoming a range of unique and varied productions to our venue this March. We can’t wait to share moments of laughter, inspiration, thought provoking stories, and pure entertainment as we move from the dark winter months into the joy and hope of Summer.”
Animal Farm (Wednesday 27 March – Saturday 13 April), Based on the novel by George Orwell, this chilling and timeless classic will be presented in partnership with Octagon Theatre Bolton & Derby Theatre. Join Hull Truck Theatre for re-imagined satire about the corruption of power and the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all.
This striking new production has been adapted for the stage by Ian Wooldridge and directed by esteemed theatre director, Iqbal Khan (East is East, Birmingham Rep & National Theatre, Tartuffe, Royal Shakespeare Company, Opening Ceremony of Commonwealth Games).
Iqbal Khan, Director on Animal Farm, said:
“Our Modern version is the story of a farm that is kind of like a surveillance unit, where man is the machine, and the animals have no sense of the fruits of their labour. Our revolution is about tearing down technology.”
For Drama lovers, Sam Danson and Emmerson & Ward will present BI-Topia (Friday 1 – Saturday 2 March), a ‘Hilarious, honest and raw’ coming-of-age story, exploring the highs and lows of the Bisexual experience, bravely delving into under-represented links between poor mental health, sexuality and masculinity.
A Song For Ella Grey (Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 March) is a new production and magical retelling of the Orpheus myth, full of music, dance and storytelling. The Orpheus and Eurydice myth is a story of enduring love. When his wife Eurydice is killed by a snakebite, Orpheus – who can charm all living things with his music – is overcome with grief and attempts to bring her back from the land of the dead. As in any retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth music will play a key role in the story. The Pilot Theatre production will feature music by composer Emily Levy, whose work draws on folk traditions and song.
Enjoy more music this March with Something About George: The George Harrison Story (Wednesday 13 March), a musical biopic tribute celebrating what would have been George’s 80th birthday. Featuring all his biggest hit songs. Promising to be a truly unique, innovative and spellbinding performance, Andalucia – Flamenco (Saturday 16 March) will once again present a stunning flamenco production accompanied by a chamber orchestra.
Packed with timeless song, razor-sharp satire and high jinks, Oh What A Lovely War (Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 March) presented by Blackeyed Theatre is a hilarious, heart breaking snapshot of life caught in the crossfire of conflict, a unanimous voice from the trenches and a timeless warning from the theatre of war itself. Wildly satirical, visually stunning and deeply moving, it’s the musical that revolutionised modern theatre.
Hull Truck Theatre will be screening the best art and independent cinema from around the world once more as the Godber Studio hosts a state-of-the-art screen and sound system streaming live broadcasts in partnership the March with Hull Independent Cinema, Northern Silents and The Royal Opera.
Hull Independent Cinema ahead of Awards Seasonwill present 20 Days in Mariupol (Thursday 7 March) award-winning and Oscar nominated high acclaimed documentary. Ukrainian filmmaker and journalist Mstyslav Chernov offers a window into the practices of conflict zone reporters and an unflinching, anguishing account of the 20 days he and colleagues Evgeniy Maloletka and Vasilisa Stepanenko spent covering Mariupol On the eve of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Northern Silents presents Fritz Lang’s 1927 futuristic fantasy Metropolis (Friday 15 March) on the big screen with live piano accompaniment by Jonny Best, one of the UK’s leading silent film pianists and the founder of Northern Silents Now reunited with its lost thirty minutes, Metropolis is a dazzling classic of silent cinema. The Royal Opera will co-present Madama Butterfly (Live Screening) (Tuesday 26 March) with Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona. With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, ‘Un bel dì, vedremo’ (‘One fine day’) and the Humming Chorus, Giacomo Puccini’s opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-breaking.
Look forward to some live comedy this month from best reviewed artist Alison Spittle: Soup (Saturday 16 March) who is simmering with jokes and rage, come and find out what her burning sensation is all about. This March, you may be the first to witness a star of the future as new comedians take to the stage as part of Hull Truck Theatre’s Stand-up comedy course with comedian Kevin Precious (Wednesday 13 March) try out new material in front of an audience for the very first time.
Hull Truck Theatre’s Youth Theatre Classes give young people aged 7-18 the chance to experience the thrill and creativity of performance. The classes develop the confidence and skills needed to make and perform theatre, as well as being a place to have fun and make friends. The Youth Theatre Festival (Wednesday 20th – Saturday 23rd March) will present Zero For the Young Dudes! (Wednesday 20th March), by Alistair Mcowall, a piece presents a forbidden discovery – a camper finds a grenade nestled under their pillow that becomes a catalyst. A rebellion is born, to fight against their unjust regime. Animals (Thursday 21st March), Written by Athia Sen Gupta will present a heart-warming story about kindness, family, and looking after one another. Gargantua (Friday 22nd March), will present a silhouette against a bruised sky. Written by Carl Grose audiences will discover that Gargantua is not your cuddly cooing infant. The Genius (Saturday 23rd March) will invite audiences to witness the brilliant minds of The Genius. But what do they do we hear you ask? They reward Genius to honour genius and so it is that on this day each year they gather to re-enact the year’s most genius idea and invite its creator to join the genius chorus! Finally, Julius Caesar (Saturday 23rd March) will bring the festival to a close. William Shakespeare’s Caesar returns, victor, and emperor, but a prophecy casts a shadow of doubt ‘Beware The Ides Of March’. Will loyalty crumble as ambition ignites? Enter a world of power, conspiracy, and the ultimate power struggle.
Visit Hull Truck Theatre for A Great Easter Adventure (Saturday 30 March – Wednesday 3 April) for another adventure that features an arts and crafts session followed by an interactive play that uses whatever you have made. Designed for children aged 3-6 years old and their families. This will be a most egg-citing Easter egg hunt? This won’t just involve hopping around in the back garden! Get ready to journey across land, air and sea in a bid to crack open the egg-scellent clues to complete your quest.
Will you uncover all the eggs and save Easter? Come and find out. All shows on Saturday 30th March, Tuesday 2nd April and Wednesday 3rd April will have the same story and themes.
For adults wanting to do something different this Easter, why not join Hull Truck Theatre’s Drama Worker, Joe Beckett to for a practical exploration of characterisation in Shakespeare’s soliloquys. First Thursday Theatre Club – Acting: Characterful Shakespeare (Thursday 7 March) will focus on famous speeches from across Shakespeare’s work this fun session will feature practical exercises, character discussions and approaches to staging.
To book tickets for any of the shows or opportunities this March please visit: www.hulltruck.co.uk