HULL NEW THEATRE LISTINGS 2025

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?