Eclectic autumn at Hull Truck
- Paul Genty
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
Hull Truck Theatre has unveiled an autumn season of romantic comedy, powerful drama, festive family favourites and bold entertainment.
The season will begin with the UK premiere of Kate Hamill’s hilarious adaptation of Jane Austen’s much loved novel Pride & Prejudice (September 18–October 11). The stylish, Regency-themed co-production has been produced with Bolton Octagon, Theatre By The Lake in Keswick, Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough and Theatr Clwyd in Mold.
In John Godber’s Black Tie Ball (October 14–18), the raffle is ready, the coffee is cold, the service is awful, the guest speaker is drunk and the hard-pressed caterers just want to go home. The comedy drama sees hotel staff working at a glitzy ball and recounting an entire evening - from arrival at seven to carriages at midnight - at breakneck speed.
Macbeth (February 5–28) is set to be a powerful and chilling Hull Truck Theatre production co-produced with the Octagon and Derby Theatre, directed by Hull Truck artistic director Mark Babych.
He said: “Countries torn apart by war, unchecked political ambition, the lust for power and control - these are themes still horribly resonant and relevant today, and my starting point for our new production of Shakespeare’s most iconic tragedy.”
Christmas brings not one but two festive productions, Deborah McAndrew's popular adaptation of Oliver Twist (November 28-January 4), featuring traditional carols, folk tunes and original music, while for younger audiences the Godber Studio will have The Little Mermaid (December 11-January 4), from the team that brought audiences Rapunzel and The Princess and the Frog; recommended for ages three to six.
Visiting companies bring mostly one-night productions of a variety of plays - including Salt (September 2) about North Sea fishing families, filled with sea shanties, folk songs and the supernatural; Bouncers (September 9–10), which should need no further explanation in this theatre; Kailey (September 19), a play about society’s forgotten young people; Daddy’s First Gay Date (October 10), which asks if it is selfish to leave someone to "find yourself"; Eddie Izzard: Hamlet (November 1) in which the comedian and actor will literally (and seriously) perform every word of Shakespeare's play (already sold out), and a retelling of one of Dickens’ most enduring works, The Old Curiosity Shop (November 13–15).
There's plenty of other entertainment on offer too, including the Hull Comedy Festival and other stand-up shows; several other small-scale dramas and comedies and visiting companies in entertaining shows such as TV favourite 'Allo 'Allo (November 4-6).
Hull Jazz Festival also returns for the autumn, with four performances from top musicians.
Full information and tickets for shows here
