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The Flags - Drama Play Hull Truck Theatre, Spring Street, Hull
Banna beach - a Mecca for lifeguards. Incompetent JJ and Howie are only round the corner but may as well be a million miles away, stuck on the second worst beach in Ireland.
For more information contact01482 323638 or www.hulltruck.co.uk
8pm
24th - 26th July
Abba Mania Hull New Theatre
The worlds number one touring Abba tribute. Abbas timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and Abba Mania gives you exactly that 2 hours of ABBA music with fantastic staging, lighting and effects.
26th July
Farmers Fair Weekend & Craft Fair King Edward Street
The farmers Fair offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh produce. Plus the Cra
9am - 4pm
26th July
Hull Alive - Robin Hood Puppet Show King Edward Street
This clinking clanking puppet show uses ingenious animatronic puppets as well as music and dance to give a highly visual twist on the traditional story of Robin and his merry men.
11am - 3pm
27th July - 3rd August
Jazz Festival Venues throughout the city
Now in its 16th year, Hull Jazz Festival has developed into one of the leading events of its kind in the country, attracting around 8000 attendances each year. For more information see: www.hullcc.gov.uk
Hull Alive - I'm Not a Celebrity 5 Key Points in City Centre
A fantastic package that involves stilt-walkers interacting with the crowd throughout the town centre with a real life Dr Livingstone character encouraging people to taste the exotic delights that he has on offer. Also features a giraffe and ostrich!
11am - 3pm
6th August
National Play Day Queens Gardens
Fun and activities for children.
All Day
8th August
Hull Farmers Fair Weekend Trinity Square and King Edward Street
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
9am - 3pm
9th August
Hull Alive - BBP Main Show St Stephens
The well known BBP group bring their main show to Hull. Watch out for giant bubbles, balloon modelling, have-a-go circus and puppet shows, all wrapped up in music and crowd pleasing entertainment.
11am - 3pm
16th August
Farmers Fair Weekend King Edward Street
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
9am - 4pm
16th August
Hull Alive - Fantasy Stilt Walkers 5 Key Points in City Centre
From Gandalf the Wizard and his exploding staff to walking trees and firecesome stiltwalking orcs, these larger than life characters will bring a touch of the fantasy to Hull's city centre.
11.00 - 3pm
17th - 20th August
Ribena Harvestival Queen Victoria Square
All Day
20th - 23rd August
Kes Hull Truck Theatre, Spring St, Hull
Billy's solace is in his pet kestrel, on which he lavishes all the tenderness he has never known.
For more information please contact 01482 323638 or www.hulltruck.co.uk
7.30pm
22nd - 24th August
Global Food Festival Queen Victoria Sq & King Edward St
With a main event stage, marquees and markets as well as a complete programme of entertainment, there really will be something for everyone! For more information see www.hullglobalfoodfestival.co.uk
TBA - TBA
23rd August
Hull Alive - Street Entertainment various venues throughout the city centre
TBA - TBA
29th - 30th August
Freedom Festival City Centre
TBA - TBA
30th August
Hull Alive - Robin Hood Puppet Show King Edward Street
This clinking clanking puppet show uses ingenious animatronic puppets as well as music and dance to give a highly visual twist on the traditional story of Robin and his merry men.
Hull Alive - Street Entertainment various venues throughout the city centre
TBA - TBA
8th September
Roll Out the Barrel Hull New Theatre
Roll back the years and bring back memories with this gloriously happy and heat-warming show.
9th September
An Adult Evening with Billy Pearce Hull New Theatre
There are few stages upon which Billy has not appeared. He has topped the bill at venues around the UK, and has appeared in pantomime in Hull.
10th September
One Night in Vegas Hull New Theatre
If you like it big glitzy & glamorous then this show is for you. Prepare to be dazzled as the number one Vegas show returns to Hull.
11th September
Tour of Britain City Centre
MOre than 100 cyclists will race through Hull City Centre before riding out of the city and crossing the Humber Bridge twice. There will also be a day long series of cycle related activities around the BBC and Queens Gardens.
8.30am - 4pm
11th September
Ken Dodds Happiness Show Hull New Theatre
KEN DODD will be dispensing liberal doses of his legendary tickle tonic and lots more
12th September
Hull Farmers & Local Produce Market Trinity Square, Hull (behind Holy Trinity Church)
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
9am - 3pm
13th September
Don Cossacks State Dance Company Hull New Theatre
The Don Cossacks present a dynamic production packed with energy, passion & excitement, all performed to a live orchestra.
17th - 27th September
Beauty and the Beast Hull New Theatre
One of the most popular and enchantingly romantic stories ever told in Disneys multi-award winning musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The magic of this spectacularly staged smash-hit musical is returning to Hull New Theatre following its hugely popular visit i
20th September
Hull FArmers and local produce market King Edward Street, Hull
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
10am - 4pm
26th September
Hull Farmers & Local Produce Market Trinity Square, Hull (behind Holy Trinity Church)
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
9am - 3pm
27th September - 4th January
Walter Goodin: Above all the Sky, A Natural Painter Ferens Art Gallery, Hull
The artist Walter Goodin (1907-1992) is best know for his panoramic paintings of the Wolds and the East Yorkshire coastline. This exhibition will bring together 120 paintings and drawings, the majority have never been seen in public before.
Hull Farmers & Local Produce Market Trinity Square, Hull (behind Holy Trinity Church)
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
9am - 3pm
13th - 18th October
The 25th Anniversary Production of ALL ALLO Hull New Theatre
One of the greatest British TV comedies ever written comes to Hull this autumn. With a star-studded cast including Vicki Michelle and Jeffrey Holland, this stunning new stage production follows the hilarious adventures of Ren, a hapless caf owner in war-t
18th October
Hull Farmers & Local Produce Market King Edward Street, Hull
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
10am - 4pm
20th - 25th October
The Buddy Holly Story Hull New Theatre
Buddy Hollys brief life has become the stuff of legend. The Buddy Holly Story is a celebration of that legend and catches that unique mixture of innocence, determination, humour and charm that was Buddy Holly.
24th October - 7th November
Hull Comedy Festival Various locations throughout the city
Big name comics such as Frankie Boyle and Russell Howard have already signed up for this year's festival. For more information, visit: www.hullcomedy.co.uk
TBA - TBA
24th October
Hull Farmers & Local Produce Market Trinity Square, Hull (behind Holy Trinity Church)
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
9am - 3pm
27th October
Ha Ha Hamlet Hull New Theatre
Three street-theatre stars from Londons Covent Garden bring you Hamlet as youve never seen it before. In fact, as no-one has ever seen it before.
This famous ballet takes place on Christmas Eve, when a mysterious Nutcracker doll leads Clara on a fantastical journey through exotic lands. Join Clara and her handsome prince as they meet the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and battle with the wicked mouse k
14th November
Hull Farmers & Local Produce Market Trinity Square, Hull (behind Holy Trinity Church)
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
9am - 3pm
16th November
Christmas Light Switch On Queen Victoria Square
17th - 22nd November
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Hull New Theatre
A glorious romp, brimful of hand clapping effervescent energy, dazzling dance routines and sixteen smash hit showstoppers. Featuring classic songs including:- 'Bless your Beautiful Hide' 'Wonderful Wonderful Day' 'Goin' Courtin' 'Sobbin' Women' 'Lonesome
22nd November
Hull Farmers and Local Produce market King Edward St, Hull
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
10am - 4pm
24th - 29th November
Footlosse the Musical Hull New Theatre
FOOTLOOSE explodes onto the stage with classic 80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Lets Hear It For The Boy, and of course the title track, Footloose.
28th November
Hull Farmers & Local Produce Market Trinity Square, Hull (behind Holy Trinity Church)
The farmers market offers a mouth watering range of produce to choose from, mostly grown or reared only a few miles away. Products include: fish, lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, fresh fuit and vegetables, honey, pies, preserves and fresh bread.
Over two hours of The Kings best known recordings are performed live on stage during a breathtaking rollercoaster ride of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
2nd December
Vampires Rock Christmas Hull New Theatre
Vampires Rock Christmas is a show like no other , starring Steve Steinman and Toyah Willcox plus a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band, join them as they blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems ever.
11th December - 11th January
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Hull New Theatre
Snow White the most magical fairytale of them all will be brought to life from page to stage in a spectacular production complete with stunning sets, beautiful costumes and lots of comedy.
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