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Hull New Theatre

This theatre opened in 1939, and is known for hosting everything from musicals and operas to pantomimes. It is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, and will be open again in September 2017 with a major backstage extension to allow for a much wider range of visiting productions. Laurel and Hardy performed in 1947. In its previous guise, as Hull's Assembly Rooms, Charles Dickens read from his work in 1859 and 1860 in the building.

What's On @ Hull New Theatre

Friends! The Musical Parody

Friends! The Musical Parody

23 Sept 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan. Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into our hearts in Friends! The Musical Parody the first UK and Irish tour of the hilarious off-Broadway and Las Vegas hit musical that lovingly lampoons the popular TV sitcom. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll Unagi! It's a typical day at New York's only coffee shop, Central Perk, until an unexpected runaway bride enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear! With friends like these, who needs television? Pivot!
Cirque: The Greatest Show

Cirque: The Greatest Show

6 Aug 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Returning for 2024! Where musical theatre meets circus, It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.  A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair.  It’s the amazing variety spectacular everyone is talking about... Welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family.  Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour.  A West End all-star cast performing the big, big numbers from your favourite shows are joined by mesmerising circus stars – making for an enchanting production that is charming and astonishing in equal measure.
The ELO Experience

The ELO Experience

9 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2026

The ELO Experience - The world's foremost multi award-winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, stunning light show and large screen projection, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which takes you on a magical musical journey through time?  The legacy left by Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace Wimp, Don't Bring me Down and of course Mr Blue Sky went on to become the soundtrack of our lives.  In 2016 Jeff Lynne’s ELO came back to prominence with the release of a brand new album - Alone In The Universe and a UK and World tour. The ELO Experience tour will include the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 45 years.  Blending rock rhythms with classical influences, ELO also released many classic albums such as A New World Record, Discovery and Out of the Blue, and many sell out tours which further established them as one of the most important and influential bands ever.  The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006. 
Here & Now - The Steps Musical

Here & Now - The Steps Musical

29 Aug 2025 - 10 May 2026

Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it's Friday night, the vibe is right, and everyone's dancing in the aisles. But when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy. Have they all lost their chance of a 'happy ever after'? Or does love have other plans in store…? Directed by the award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (Half a Sixpence, The Great British Bake Off Musical) and written by Shaun Kitchener (Hollyoaks), HERE & NOW features many of Steps’ iconic hits, including 5, 6, 7, 8, Stomp, Better Best Forgotten, and Last Thing On My Mind. This brand new musical is produced by Steps themselves, ROYO and pop legend Pete Waterman.
Calamity Jane

Calamity Jane

23 Sept 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin' musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin' on over the plains to a theatre near you. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award-winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). Meet the fearless, gun slingin' Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. She'll charm you hog-eyed though, especially when trying to win the heart of the dashing Lieutenant Gilmartin, or shooting insults at the notorious Wild Bill Hickok. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart's a thumpin'... but who for? With the sure-fire classic songs The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City, and the Oscar-winning Secret Love, The Watermill Theatre’s Production of Calamity Jane, is directed by Nikolai Foster, co directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony Award winner Catherine Jayes. What are you waiting for, you wild coyotes? Whip-crack-away and book now!
Lee Mead - The Best of Me

Lee Mead - The Best of Me

24 Sept 2025 - 22 Oct 2025

Lee Mead - The Best of Me Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025! Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show ‘Any Dream Will Do’. Beating 10,000 other hopefuls in the live finals to be crowned as Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Lee has since starred in a wide range of stage productions, including ‘Wicked’, ‘Legally Blonde’, Chicago, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ and most recently ‘We Will Rock You” at the London Coliseum last Summer. He has also released several successful albums that showcase his powerful vocals and impressive range. This production features Lee’s outstanding live band and stunning musical arrangements. Selected songs from his musical influences and celebrate a career lasting over twenty years. Join Lee for an evening of unforgettable music from the world of Musical Theatre, contemporary hits and his brand new EP. A voice not to be missed!
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

22 Sept 2025 - 23 May 2026

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including 'That’ll Be The Day', 'Oh Boy', 'Rave On', 'La Bamba', 'Chantilly Lace', 'Johnny B. Goode', 'Raining In My Heart', 'Everyday', 'Shout' and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
Miss Saigon

Miss Saigon

4 Oct 2025 - 1 Aug 2026

Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.The soaring score features original hit songs including; “The Heat is On in Saigon”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”. In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17 year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For 3 years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he's fathered a son. Age guidance: 14+ Content Warnings: Please note, this production contains scenes of a sexual and violent nature, wartime themes, firearms, derogatory and coarse language, drug use and the simulated smoking of cigarettes. The production also contains strobe lighting, gun shots, loud sound effects, theatrical haze, and pyrotechnics.
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

10 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

EXTRAS discounts available. Starring Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver and comedy legend Paul Chuckle alongside panto grande dame Jack Land Noble and local lad Jack Gleadow. One of the most romantic pantos of all time, Beauty and the Beast,is a spectacular and enchanting production for all the family. Dreaming of a happier life, Belle finds herself transported to a cursed castle and held captive by a terrifying beast. To her surprise, the castle is full of magical characters placed under a spell by an evil enchantress. Can Belle see beyond the monster and fall in love with her captor before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose? Or will the Beast's selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the girl who has melted his heart?
Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers

12 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

EXTRAS discounts available. The 'Greatest British Sitcom of All Time' (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run. Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton), with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show's unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year! Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It's a staycation you’ll never forget!
Stick Man

Stick Man

8 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2025

Freckle Productions present STICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions' delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Stick Man is back in town! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? This award-winning production, from the team behind 'Zog' and 'Zog and the Flying Doctors', features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. ★★★★★ "Wonderfully exuberant and imaginative! Our 3-year-old was engrossed from start to finish" - Time Out Critics' Choice ★★★★ "Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat" - The Independent ★★★★ "More fun than you can shake a stick at" - The Daily Mail ★★★★ "Julia Donaldson's miniature epic. Sally Cookson and her team recreate the book with vigour and imagination" - The Times ★★★★★ Sunday Express ★★★★★ WhatsOnStage Stick Man © 2008 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children's Books.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

30 Sept 2025 - 4 Oct 2025

EXTRAS discounts available. Age guidance: 6+ Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to Hull. Step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they meet new friends, face dangerous foes and learn the lessons of courage, sacrifice, and the power of love. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis's classic novel, watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production—a delight for all ages. ★★★★★ "Spectacular" - Metro ★★★★ "A fantastical family treat" - The Telegraph ★★★★ "Exhilarating production, spellbinding spectacle and perfect puppetry" - The Guardian ★★★★ "Superb. There’s no denying its charm. It’s hard to beat." - The Stage ★★★★ "The most riveting spectacle." - The Guardian
Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded

Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded

23 Sept 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Dance Consortium presents Cirque Eloize: iD Reloaded Directed and curated by Jeannot Painchaud Mixing urban dance daring stunts and dazzling acrobatics. iD Reloaded inspired by iD, Cirque Eloize's ground-breaking and breath-taking West End and international hit, is an intoxicating blend of circus arts and urban dance music; b-boying/b-girling, breakdance, hip hop and more. The scene is set in the heart of a city, in a public space where people seek refuge and a chance to shed their anonymity: a place where identity is forged and individuality is expressed. The stage fizzes and thrills with infectious energy and phenomenal physical feat, as the 12 talented cast members from Canada’s famed contemporary circus crew Cirque Éloize perform against a kaleidoscope of eye-popping video projections. Set to a pulsating and stimulating soundtrack by Jean-Phi Concalves (Beast) and Alex McMahon, directed and created by Jeannot Painchaud, iD Reloaded is a thrilling piece of work, full of attitude, energy and invention. "Mixes circus and urban dance to cracking effect. The skill and excitement levels and are sky high." - The Guardian "This truly thrilling modern circus show from the Canadian based troupe was as nail biting as it was beautiful." - The Telegraph
An Evening Inside No. 9 With Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith
Are you ready to step through the door market No.9? To celebrate the release of 'The Insider's Guide to Inside No.9', Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will be taking to the stage for an informative and hilarious guide to the creation of their Bafta award-winning comedy anthology. They will be sharing behind-the-scenes stories and shocking secrets from some of their most memorable episodes. There may be singing. And dancing. And as they respond to fan questions, every night will be completely unique!
Inside No.9 Stage/Fright

Inside No.9 Stage/Fright

28 Oct 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

Age Guidance 12+ Welcome to a world of intrigue, as we invite you to step Inside Number 9 for a theatrical experience like no other. Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage, fresh from a sell out West End run, weaving its signature web of twisted tales and black humour. From the eerie to the absurd, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit Inside Number 9 - Stage/Fright combines comedy and horror with a dramatic script that will leave you guessing until the very end. Familiar characters and stories mix with brand new material by the genius of creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, who will also perform in the production, as they bring their unique brand of storytelling to a theatre near you. ★★★★★ "Absurdly entertaining. There's simply nothing like it" - Mail on Sunday ★★★★★ - The Sun ★★★★★ "A thrilling ride that shouldn’t be missed" - Radio Times ★★★★ "Dazzlingly Entertaining" - The Sunday Times ★★★★ "This is one play you won't be checking your watch in" - The Independent
The Tiger Who Came To Tea

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

17 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2026

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don't miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!
Vampires Rock Eternal Love - The Musical
Age guidance 12+ Steve Steinman returns with Vampires Rock Eternal Love after its triumph in 2025, the new hilarious rock musical. Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as they take you on an epic journey into a fantastical, dark thrilling world filled with Vampires, where the love-struck Vampire Baron searches for eternal love and takes his new bride. This unique blend of musical theatre, including original rock anthems from the cast number one album, classic vampire tales, and the electrifying feel of a rock concert creates a truly unique experience for the audience. With laugh-out-loud humour from the hilarious Bosley, the Baron's trusty side kick, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Critics love it, audiences giving it standing ovations - grab your tickets now for an unforgettable night of rock, laughter, and gothic romance!
Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

26 Sept 2025 - 24 Jul 2026

Steve Steinman made his public debut when appearing on the UK's popular impersonation competition Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, going on to become the show's most successful contestant. Appearing as Meat Loaf and wowing audiences both in the studio and at home, it kickstarted a career that would see Steinman build a rock and roll legacy rivalling that of his hero. With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve's well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome. The show will have you up on your feet dancing and singing out loud to some of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits including 'Anything for Love', 'Bat Out of Hell, 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light', 'Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth', 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad', 'Dead Ringer for Love', 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and many, many more.
The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

21 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things start to take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched… Based on Stephen King's 1982 novella, this thrilling stage production examines friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility. The 1994 feature film was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Starring Joe McFadden as Andy Dunfrense, Ben Onwukwe - Ellis 'Red' Redding, and Bill Ward plays Warden Stammas. Joe McFadden's numerous television credits include PC Joe Mason in Heartbeat, Raf in Holby City and, of course, the 2017 winner of Strictly Come Dancing. Theatre credits include 2:22, The Rocky Horror Show and Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd. Ben Onwukwe boasts a 30 year stage career including leading roles with the RSC and the Royal Court, and eleven years on TV as Recall McKenzie in London’s Burning. Bill Ward is best known for his long-running performances as Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and James Barton in Emmerdale but most recently has been baring all as Gerald in the UK tour of The Full Monty. ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Electrifying – it truly is a must-see show' – The Observer Adapted by Owen O'Neill & Dave Johns Based on the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King Directed by David Esbjornson
In The Night Garden Live

In The Night Garden Live

6 Aug 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

In the Night Garden Live is an amazing musical theatre experience for all the family. Children’s favourite CBeebies’ stars -- Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends -- are all brought to life on stage with beautiful costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music, and breathtaking projections that make it feel like you're actually in the Night Garden.
Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

6 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2026

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway! The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and – of all people – Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler?
Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

27 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production. This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that 'being true to yourself never goes out of style.' This must-see show is from the creative team behind Director Nikolai Foster's phenomenally successful Kinky Boots. Bend and snap up your tickets today.
The Children's Bookshow presents poet Owen Sheers and illustrator Helen Stephens
Poetry pirates, and flying carpets: join us for an enchanting morning of adventuring with Drew, Moo and Bunny Too, a delightful picture book in verse by poet Owen Sheers, illustrated by Helen Stephens. With readings from the story, the chance to hear how the book came to be written and how the pictures were created, and the magical opportunity to watch Helen draw live on stage, this fun and interactive performance will delight children with the power of stories, pictures and working creatively. Every child attending this performance will get a free copy of Owen and Helen's book Drew, Moo and Bunny Too to take home and keep! Suitable for children in Years 2, 3 and 4. Please note: This event is primarily aimed at schools. For more information please contact the Box Office on [email protected]
Opera North - The Marriage of Figaro

Opera North - The Marriage of Figaro

26 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Mozart's comic masterpiece is a match made in mayhem! It's supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna's lives, but this is opera, so there’s plenty of time for some plot twists before they say "I do". With Count Almaviva looking set to make a move on the bride-to-be, the young couple must hatch a shrewd plan to secure their happy ending. Cue a whirlwind of secret scheming and surprise revelations. This brand-new production of The Marriage of Figaro reimagines the mischief in a quintessential modern country home. Mozart's music, performed live by the Orchestra of Opera North, fizzes with fun and plumbs the depths of emotion. It all adds up to an invitation that's too good to turn down.
Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

7 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Recommended Age 5+ Extras Members presale - Thursday 19 June, 12pm On sale - Friday 20 June, 10am Join us at MAMMA MIA! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical in Hull New Theatre for two weeks only! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now there's never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical in Hull. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined. With newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want and a whole mythology textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his tail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero. The future of the world hangs in the balance as Percy and his friends embark on an epic adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Derren Brown - Only Human

Derren Brown - Only Human

17 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026

Age guidance 12+ Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Hull New Theatre with his brand new live show, Only Human. The content of Only Human is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that’ll take your breath away! Tickets for Derren's shows always sell out fast, so don't miss out. "Be brainwashed into joy by one of the world's best magicians" - New York Times
Mean Girls

Mean Girls

25 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Age guidance 10+ Get in loser, we're going to Hull New Theatre! Winner of 'Best New Musical' (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch – and YES HULL, we're making it happen! ★★★★★ "The most fun you can have in the West End" - Metro ★★★★ "A party from beginning to end" - Digital Spy ★★★★ "A terrific tale filled with kick-ass characters" - Daily Mail "Tina Fey is a comic genius" - Time Out "You simply must go" - Glamour
Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

28 Jan 2026 - 7 May 2026

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra Winner of The Best Opera Award Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning Opera returns with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
La Traviata - Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with highly-praised soloists and full orchestra Verdi LA TRAVIATA Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour The love story that gripped Paris. A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan, Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi's own life in Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the Brindisi, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet Un Di Felice and Violetta's haunting aria Addio Del Passato. This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes. Directed by Ellen Kent. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Cast subject to change "First-rate singing" - The Stage "Alyona Kistenyova has a lovely soprano voice and sang with precision and excellent tone" - Manchester Theatre Awards "Uplifting, charming, heroic and finally tear-jerking" - Liverpool Echo
Carmen - Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with highly-praised soloists and full orchestra. Bizet Carmen Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet's unforgettable melodies including 'The Toreador's Song', Carmen's enticing 'Habanera', and Don José's lyrical 'Flower Song' in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. Directed by Ellen Kent. Sung in French with English surtitles. "Impassioned and sultry" - The Observer "Hot-blooded, a joy" - The Independent Cast subject to Change. Please note that certain seats may have restricted views of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at time of release.
Hessle Theatre Presents - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
"Go, Go, Go Joseph! - You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time!" One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been performed the world over and introduced generations to the joy of musical theatre. Combining Tim Rice's fresh and funny lyrics, with Andrew Lloyd Webber's catchiest music, it's a timeless story of the importance of family in fulfilling your dreams. Featuring innovative video technology and a choir of local children, this sparkling new production by award-winning Hessle Theatre Company, will delight young and old alike. With wall to wall hits, including 'Any Dream Will Do' and 'Close Every Door', this colourful retelling of the classic bible story follows Joseph on his uplifting journey from humble beginnings to becoming Pharaoh’s right-hand man. "Hessle Theatre Company habitually puts out top notch productions" - Hull Daily Mail
Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

31 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 2026

Extras Members presale - Thursday 31 July, 10am General sale - Friday 1 August, 10am Age guidance 12+ Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London's West End, one of only five musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the 'Standing Ovation Musical', as inevitably it "brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval" (The Daily Mail). The superb score includes 'Bright New Day', 'Marilyn Monroe' and the emotionally charged hit 'Tell Me It's Not True'. "Exhilarating... one of the best musicals ever written." - Sunday Times "A triumphant evening... unmissable and unbeatable" - The Spectator "Bring the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval" - The Daily Mail ★★★★★ "Dazzling" - The Sunday Telegraph ★★★★★ "Terrific" - Sunday Express "Gritty, gripping, superb" - Mail on Sunday

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