HULL NEW THEATRE LISTINGS 2025

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and a full orchestra. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets, including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Get ready to relive the soundtrack of your youth at NOW That's What I Call A Musical! 
Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums, this brand-new musical comedy has an unbeatable 80s soundtrack and show-stopping direction and choreography by Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood. This is an event you won't want to miss.

Stephen Daldry's multi-award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns after a record-breaking, sell-out tour in 2022. Winner of 19 major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide.

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. 

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.

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...

Come on an enchanting adventure in Northern Ballet's brand-new children's ballet Hansel & Gretel.
In this reimagined classic, Hansel and Gretel take a walk through the woods, unaware of the damage they leave behind. But when they get lost, they meet a host of spirited friends who teach them how we can all better look after the planet - and have some fun along the way!

The New York Times calls it 'The best musical of this century.' The Washington Post says, 'It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.' And Entertainment Weekly raves, 'Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.' It's The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier winning Best Musical.

The Magic Flute is the ideal introduction to opera for everyone, packed with fantasy, romance and daring. James Brining's production, Colin Richmond's shape-shifting design and Mozart's musical fireworks make for a dizzying, magical ride through a world where nothing is quite as it first appears.

Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock 'n' roll, pop, and comedy with That'll Be The Day, the UK's longest-running theatre show. Experience a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes. 

balletLORENT's family-friendly Snow White features seven miners who graft for a world of opulence enjoyed by the Queen and her daughter. 
The Queen's quest for eternal beauty leads her into darkness, driven by her need to be the most desired.

Don't judge a book by its hair colour!
Hessle Theatre Company present the fabulously fun, smash-hit musical Legally Blonde, which explodes onto the stage in a riot of sassy songs, dynamic dance and a gem of a story about celebrating your true self.

More than 40 local theatre schools, singers, and groups unite for a spectacular showcase of youth performing arts.
This vibrant production celebrates the next generation of performers and will include solo singers, musical theatre and drama groups, street and hip-hop dancers, ballet dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, Irish dancers, ballroom & Latin, and a variety of tap, modern and jazz from the best local dance and drama schools.

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn't tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he'd have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.

Walking back to their apartment late one night, a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost.  But with the help of a phony storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger…

Rising Star of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother, Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first-ever solo UK and Ireland Tour. Nikita is joined by a sharp and chic cast of talented dancers and vocalists in a show like no other, jam-packed with the hits we all know and love in an evening bursting with happiness, euphoria and of course, world-class dance.

In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera.

Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course, Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday.

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Hull following its previous sold out run!
Winner of over 35 international awards, including the Tony Award for 'Best Original Score' and 'Best Costume Design' double winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for 'Best West End Show' and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has 'an incredibly strong and powerful message'

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.

Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky-clean college kids–Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank'n'Furter.

Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin' musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin' on over the plains to Hull for one week only. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award-winning West End actress and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables) and begins its UK and Ireland tour in January 2025.

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.

One of the most romantic pantos of all time, Beauty and the Beast will be 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. 
Can Belle see beyond the monster and fall in love with her captor before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose?