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10/03/2010 10:54
Potential playwrights of all ages are being given chance to develop their talent through Hull Truck Theatre. The theatre will soon stage the 10:18, featuring 16 plays written by young people aged 10-18 from across the area - and will also host a new series of its PlayWrite courses. The projects show Hull Truck's ongoing commitment to nurturing local talent.
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04/03/2010 16:54
Hull Truck Theatre has hit the road again with its education and outreach work - but this time travelled all the way to the Isle of Man! The theatre's Inter@ct team was invited by the Isle of Man Arts Council to visit the island and deliver workshops to a range of groups, tying in with the visit of Hull Truck touring production Men of the World.
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25/02/2010 13:44
Hull Truck's second performance space, the Studio Theatre, will be used to stage a wide range of performances this spring / summer season, from events celebrating the diverse lives of Joe Strummer and Philip Larkin, to innovative new drama and student showcases.
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22/02/2010 12:14
Hull Truck Theatre will play host to one of the biggest events in the folk music calendar this year with a homecoming gig by Hull's very own Waterson Family. The event on August 15 offers a rare opportunity to see no less than nine of the famous family on stage together. It is also the first time in 25 years that the Watersons have performed in their home city. It is just one of the top class events that make up Hull Truck's new folk, roots and acoustic season.
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16/02/2010 13:59
John and Jane Godber, who will soon take the stage in Hull Truck's production of April in Paris, spent Valentine's weekend enjoying a trip...to Paris! The couple, who have been married for 17 years, spent the weekend visiting the sights that feature in April in Paris, which follows a couple who win a competition to visit the capital of romance.
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15/02/2010 14:57
There was a special ovation at Hull Truck Theatre on Friday - not for a performance, but for a staff member reaching her 25th anniversary with the company. Angela Marshall only started with Hull Truck on a temporary basis to help with its publicity, but later went on to become Marketing Manager and then her current role of Touring Coordinator. Over the years, Angela has seen huge changes in the company, culminating with the move into its £15m state-of-the-art venue last year.
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11/02/2010 14:22
Hull Truck is hoping to attract a new generation of theatre-goers by adding some stars of TV to its season line-up for children. The theatre will welcome visits from TV favourites Charlie and Lola and Peppa Pig, both during school holidays, along with more of the ever-popular Truck Tales Saturday storytelling sessions - and tickets are selling fast.
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10/02/2010 11:19
Hull Truck Theatre is dishing up an exciting new event - its first ever food festival! The Ferensway venue will stage the Hull Truck Food Festival on Sunday 7 March, featuring cookery demonstrations by Saturday morning TV star James Martin and local chef Nigel Brown. It will offer cooking enthusiasts the chance to see top chefs working first hand.
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01/02/2010 10:24
Leading playwrights John and Jane Godber are set to step out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight by taking the stage themselves in Hull Truck Theatre's forthcoming production of April in Paris. John and Jane have worked together on many occasions as writers, winning two BAFTAs, but this is only the third time they have ever acted together, and the first in Hull Truck's new home. It offers a rare chance for fans of the Godbers' writing, including students from across the country, to see them perform a play.
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21/01/2010 15:42
Hull Truck's spring / summer 2010 season, which sees the celebrate the first anniversary in its new home, will take audiences on a trip to Paris, to see the Kind and even under the sea! The line-up features seven Hull Truck productions; revivals of John Godber classics April in Paris and Lucky Sods, an exciting new adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, comedy from Loot and Cooking With Elvis and drama with Kiss of the Spider Woman and a youth theatre production of Marat Sade. The £15m venue will also welcome a wealth of visiting comedians, musicians, speakers and other shows. Highlights include Tommy Cooper tribute show Jus' Like That, family shows from Charlie and Lola, cookery demonstrations by James Martin, a performance by the Waterson Family and the launch of the Larkin 25 events, marking the 25th anniversary of Philip Larkin's death.
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15/01/2010 15:24
There have been some great sequels over the years- Terminator II, Batman Returns and Die Hard II - and Me and Me Dad promises to continue in that tradition! Me and Me Dad is the latest play from Hull Truck's Associate Director Nick Lane and is the sequel to the massively popular and critically-acclaimed play My Favourite Summer.
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15/01/2010 12:49
Hull Truck Theatre's new home has been given the seal of approval by a group which works to preserve the city's heritage and environment. Hull Civic Society has presented the theatre with a Good Mark Award, a scheme which celebrates good new building design. Society members praised the iconic theatre on Ferensway, which opened in April last year, during a presentation of the award attended by the theatre's Creative Director John Godber, Artistic Director Gareth Tudor Price and Operations Director Paul Marshall.
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11/12/2009 17:06
Hull Truck Theatre got into the Christmas spirit by welcoming more than 70 guests to a corporate consortium, sponsored by corporate law firm Rollits. The event was staged to bring together all Hull Truck's existing corporate supporters and to introduce more people to the theatre company and its £15m venue which opened earlier this year.
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09/12/2009 15:52
A group of playwrights aged over 55 are getting the chance to fulfill long-held dreams of seeing their work performed on stage. Hull Truck Theatre's Act III group have been working on their short plays since September and next week they will be showcased in the Studio Theatre - written, directed and acted by members. Hull Truck has established an impressive reputation for working with young people, with more than 250 signed up to its youth theatre, and now it is aiming to expand its work with adults.
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04/12/2009 15:56
Members of the marketing team at Hull Truck Theatre are celebrating after being shortlisted for prestigious industry awards. The company recently learned it is one of the finalists in the Hotels and Leisure category of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Marketing Excellence Awards. Hull Truck, which entered the campaign for the opening of its £15m theatre, will compete against large national organisations including the Natural History Museum and Whitbread plc.
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27/11/2009 10:03
The sister of one of the nation's biggest pop stars is launching her own stage career at Hull Truck Theatre this Christmas. Amy Walsh, whose sister Kimberley is part of the massively successful Girls Aloud, will make her professional acting debut in Truck's production of Shakers. Bradford-born Amy has played the role of understudy while Shakers has been on a national tour, and has been rewarded for her hard work and talent with an extra part being especially written into the play for her to perform during the Christmas run at Truck.
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20/11/2009 11:43
The region's children will be invited to get their first taste of Hull Truck's new Main Theatre this Christmas as the company stages its unique take on the classic Pinocchio. Associate Director Nick Lane has written Hull Truck's festive shows for years and built a massive following, with his shows at the company's former Spring Street home often selling out. This is Hull Truck's first Christmas in its new home on Ferensway and the first time that a children's show has been staged in the Main Theatre. Pinocchio will feature a cast of actor-musicians, who will tel the classic tale through a mix of stories and songs.
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20/11/2009 11:30
Hull Truck Theatre is taking audiences on a retro-filled trip back to the 80s this Christmas with their production of Shakers. This classic from the award-winning husband and wife team of John Godber and Jane Thornton offers a great party night out for all those with fond memories of the decade that taste forgot - including huge mobile phones, yuppies, garlic mushrooms and legwarmers! Shakers has been on a highly successful national tour, visiting venues including Theatre Royal Bath and Harrogate Theatre, and will come back to Hull to celebrate Truck's first Christmas in its new home! To celebrate the festive season, the play has been given some seasonal touches - and a sprinkling of extra surprises!
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11/11/2009 17:41
A mysterious city-wide marketing campaign which suggests simply 'It's Coming - 12/11/2009' culminates today (Thursday). For weeks, branded black posters, postcards and magnets have been distributed throughout Hull and adverts have been placed in newspapers. The only other information on the mysterious promotional material is a web address, www.somethingwickedthiswaycomes.co.uk, which visitors will find features a cinema-style trailer for Hull Truck Theatre's new production of Macbeth. The trailer is the second produced for the company by local video producers JayJay Media. The innovative campaign reaches its climax today as the play, directed by Gareth Tudor Price, opens.
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10/11/2009 12:46
Hull Truck Theatre has added to its recent haul of architectural awards, this time with a national accolade. The £15m city-centre theatre has been named the Best Public Building in Britain by judges of the 2009 Brick Awards. Hull Truck beat competition from four other finalists, all in the south-east - The Saatchi Gallery / Duke of York HQ in London, the UK Centre for Carnival Arts in Luton, the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary in Chelsea and Runnymede Civic Offices in Surrey.
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10/11/2009 12:37
Hull Truck Youth Theatre are preparing to take the stage with a unique take on the tales of the Brothers Grimm. But these are no fairy stories - Hull Truck's production will be hard-hitting, physical and very dark. Grimm's Lost Children, which will be staged in the Studio Theatre, has been devised by Mark Rees and Lee Green from Hull Truck's Inter@ct team.
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03/11/2009 12:18
Hull Truck's stunning new theatre has scooped three top honours at a prestigious architecture awards ceremony. The £15m theatre which was designed by Wright & Wright Architects and opened in April, won the Building of the Year award at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) White Rose Awards. It also won a gold Award for Architecture and completed its hat-trick with the Sustainable Futures Award, rewarding green architecture.
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02/11/2009 09:48
Audiences for Hull Truck's forthcoming production of Macbeth will be able to see the company's venue in a new light, as it will be the first production to be staged in the round. Theatre-goers will be able to sit on specially-installed seats at the back of the stage and look out towards the auditorium's main bank of red seats, giving them a similar view to that experienced by Hull Truck actors. Macbeth was staged in the round at Hull Truck's former home at Spring Street and proved massively popular, so it has been revived again for the autumn / winter season in its new Ferensway base.
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08/10/2009 15:11
Students with a passion for performing or desire for directing are being invited to find out the truth about working in the arts at an innovative event staged by Hull Truck Theatre. The theatre has responded to a need for specific advice for young people by organising the Career in the Arts event on Tuesday 27 October. The event, to be staged at Hull Truck's new state-of-the-art home, is open to young people aged 15-21 and is expected to draw students from a wide area seeking expert advice.
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01/10/2009 10:25
The chance to see theatrical legend Barrie Rutter in discussion for one night only at Hull Truck Theatre has proved so popular that it has had to switch venue. A One Night Stand with Barrie Rutter was due to be staged in the 134-seat Studio Theatre on Sunday 15 November, but due to overwhelming demand has now been moved into the 440-seat Main Theatre. The evening of readings, memories and anecdotes will cover Barrie's early days at the RSC and National Theatre, where he discovered a passion for performing in the Northern voice, leading to the establishment of his ground-breaking company Northern Broadsides.
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24/09/2009 08:52
Hull Truck Theatre is inviting audiences to scrum down to a celebratory production of its Creative Director John Godber's classic Up 'n' Under this autumn. The show will celebrate not only the 25th anniversary of the play, but also its writer's time with Hull Truck Theatre. The production will feature a glittering cast including Abi Titmuss, James Crossley, better known as Hunter from Gladiators, Lewis Linford of Emmerdale fame and local film and TV actor William Ilkley.
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17/09/2009 14:42
Hull Truck has the perfect way to help brighten up dark autumn nights - with a mix of music, drama, dance and storytelling in its Autumn Festival.
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16/09/2009 13:26
Playwright John Godber has taken the cast of his forthcoming anniversary production of Up 'n' Under, including Abi Titmuss, on a nostalgic trip back to the rugby club which inspired him to write the play. The cast, which also features former Gladiator James Crossley, local Emmerdale actor Lewis Linford and film and TV actor William Ilkley, enjoyed a visit to Upton Amateur Rugby League Football Club in the West Yorkshire village as part of their rehearsals.
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15/09/2009 10:30
Theatre-lovers who named a star in Hull Truck's former Spring Street venue will soon be able to see the stars unveiled in their new home in the Ferensway building. All existing messages - including dedications from household names such as Rory Bremner, Kenneth Branagh and Alan Rickman - have been re-engraved on new stars and have been placed onto the walls of the theatre's foyer, creating a striking wall of stars effect. A special unveiling event will be held next week which all star owners are invited to attend. The event will also mark the re-launch of the scheme, appealing for more Truckers to come forward and add their names.
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11/09/2009 14:37
Hull Truck Theatre is soon to stage plays by budding local writers for the first time at its new state-of-the-art home. The PlayWrite Festival, to be held in Hull Truck's Studio Theatre from September 23-26, will see the work of six local writers performed script-in-hand by professional actors Frazer Hammill, Zach Lee, Una McNulty and Fiona Wass. The writers will work with Hull Truck's Associate Director Nick Lane to develop the short pieces.
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08/09/2009 10:48
It was a case of life imitating art as actors from Hull Truck's forthcoming play Pub Quiz is Life took on the experts during a special pub quiz. The cast - including familiar TV faces such as Esther Hall and David Hargreaves - spent the evening at the Bay Horse, Wincolmlee, taking part in a quiz organised by the Hull and East Yorkshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). A team featuring CAMRA members and Hull Truck staff called No Imagination won on the night, with the team of Pub Quiz is Life actors finishing in fourth place.
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07/09/2009 11:03
Hull Truck has thanked theatre-goers for their support after seeing audience figures for the opening season in its new building almost double on the same period last year. The theatre sold more than 30,000 tickets from the end of April to the end of August 2009, compared to just over 16,000 during those months in 2008. This reflects the extra performances that the new Ferensway building is able to host, with 51 events staged during the opening season compared to 22 staged at its former Spring Street home in the equivalent period.
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04/09/2009 09:31
A treat is in store for young Truckers with a new season of seriously silly storytelling sessions soon to get underway! Hull Truck's Truck Tales are very popular and as tickets are a real bargain at just £4 each, adults are being urged to book soon to avoid disappointment.
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28/08/2009 16:09
Hull Truck has launched its first ever cinema trailer in a bid to encourage more people to attend live theatre. The trailer, a first for Hull Truck, advertises the world premiere of Pub Quiz is Life by renowned playwright Richard Bean. The play is a black comedy set in recession-hit Hull with a cast including Esther Hall - a familiar TV face from shows including Rome, Spooks and the BT adverts. The trailer will be shown on the web and at a local cinema.
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26/08/2009 14:49
A new production from acclaimed playwright Richard Bean, Pub Quiz is Life, will open Hull Truck Theatre's second season in its new home. Pub Quiz is Life will see Richard back in his home city of Hull with new work for the first time since he was commissioned by the National Theatre to write England People Very Nice. This play, about immigration into Richard's adopted home of Bethnal Green, sparked controversy, with some critics praising the courage of the writer, with other audiences condemning him as racist. Pub Quiz is Life is set in recession-hit Hull, seen through the eyes of an unlikely group of pub quizzers.
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26/08/2009 14:28
Hull Truck Theatre will hit the road again soon with a 12-week tour of Shakers - taking the company's work to thousands of its followers across the UK. Despite having just opened a £15m venue in the heart of its home city, Hull Truck remains highly commiteed to touring its unique brand of contemporary physical theatre. This is partly an acknowledgement of the company's history - it was formed in 1971 as a touring company operating from the back of a truck, hence the unusual name which lives on today, but also because touring provides a crucial source of revenue for the company. Hull Truck tours three productions each year, attracting tens of thousands of people; for example, during the last financial year, Truck's five tours were seen by almost 50,000 people and raised 19 per cent of the theatre's income, a similar percentage as generated from box office takings at its own venue.
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26/08/2009 14:25
Tickets for comedy nights at Hull Truck are being snapped up fast - with shows by Andy Parsons, Daniel Kitson and Alun Cochrane having already sold out. The theatre has put together a top line-up of acts for the second season in its new home and since the season was announced, comedy fans from Hull and miles around have been busy booking.
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01/08/2009 18:26
Budding dancers from across the area are being invited to spend some of their summer holidays strutting their stuff at Hull Truck Theatre! Hull Truck has already inspired a huge number of young people through its youth theatre - and now it is expanding from drama to also offer dance sessions for young people. Hull Truck Youth Dance will be launched with a four-day event in the school holidays, culminating in a performance at the theatre's Ferensway home. The sessions will be run by Hull Truck's education team, Inter@ct.
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23/07/2009 15:51
Folk fans are in for a treat next season at Hull Truck Theatre as a new series of music events is to be staged. A season of folk, roots and acoustic music nights will begin with a show by Chumbawamba (Oct 2) - there will then be performances by The Charlie Dore Band (Oct 11), Martin Simpson (Dec 6), The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (Jan 10) and John Tams and Barry Coope (Jan 24). The new folk gigs are in addition to the theatre's highly popular J-Nights which feature the very best jazz artists.
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20/07/2009 07:27
Hull Truck Theatre has announced that Abi Titmuss will star in its forthcoming production of the rugby classic Up 'n' Under. Abi will work with the theatre's Creative Director John Godber on the Olivier award-winning comedy, celebrating the 25th anniversary of both the play and John's work for the company. The autumn / winter season brochure, sponsored by Bluefin Insurance Services, is officially launched today (Monday 20 July) and includes details of the full season, including a new play from acclaimed playwright Richard Bean and a revival of Shakespeare's Macbeth, directed by Artistic Director Gareth Tudor Price.
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16/07/2009 10:20
Hull Truck Theatre has joined forces with mental health charity Mind and Endeavour High School to develop a drama project giving students the confidence to aim higher. It is hoped this will help stop high-achieving students dropping out of college, not going to university or otherwise failing to meet their full potential. The project has been funded by Arts in Mind.
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09/07/2009 09:03
Hull Truck Theatre is celebrating the opening of its new production Say it With Flowers by bringing the outside in and transforming its foyer into a summer garden! The theatre has been loaned a selection of garden goodies from B&Q to create a patio perfect for the gardening-themed play. The foyer area, which is open for drinks and meals throughout the day, now features colourful hanging baskets, planters, deck chairs and even garden gnomes!
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06/07/2009 13:06
Hull Truck Theatre is set to unveil the second act in its new home soon with the release of its eagerly-anticipated autumn/winter brochure. The season combines a mixture of firm favourites, such as a 25th anniversary run of John Godber's classic Up 'n' Under and a revival of Shakespeare's Macbeth, along with new work by acclaimed playwrights Richard Bean and Nick Lane. The first Christmas in Hull Truck's new home is also set to be a party to remember thanks to 80s cocktail classic Shakers, and for younger audiences, Truck's unique take on Pinocchio. The season will also feature a top line-up of 41 visiting artists, performing in the main theatre and studio - including new folk and acoustic music nights.
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02/07/2009 12:02
Hull Truck has launched a fundraising scheme offering members a full year of VIP nights out! Spotlight is a private membership scheme which offers benefits including named seats in the main auditorium and allocated tickets for all Hull Truck productions. Membership has already been snapped up by renowned local businessman Graham Boanas and his wife Janine.
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25/06/2009 08:19
A striking piece of artwork on the roof of Hull Truck Theatre's new home has become one of the most talked-about aspects of the city's skyline. The artwork, called Light Curtain, is made up of red neon tubes which react to activity both inside the theatre and outside on the main road through Hull, Ferensway. This means that Light Curtain is always changing, with its red lights flashing in different formations. The artists behind the piece, Vong Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier, are Turner Prize nominees with an international reputation.
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23/06/2009 13:30
Gardening is normally a relaxing, harmless pastime - until that is, the annual round of Village in Bloom competitions kick off...sometimes in more ways than one! A back garden in Yorkshire provides the setting for sizzling summer comedy Say it With Flowers, the latest offering from writer Jane Thornton and husband John Godber, who directs. This bittersweet comedy from the author of I Want That Hair and Shakers peers behind the petunias and looks beyond the lobelia to discover more about life and love on the patio.
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29/05/2009 15:30
25 June 2007 - the day the rain came and devastated the city of Hull. More than 8,000 homes were flooded, and thousands more people across the city were affected physically and emotionally, none more so than the family of a young man who died while trapped in rising water. On the second anniversary of the floods, Every Time it Rains looks at the stories at some of those involved - not just on the day of devastation, but two years on.
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28/05/2009 11:03
Delve deep into the sexy and seedy world of the adult fantasy industry with Hull Truck's deliciously dark drama Amateur Girl. Sex really does sell and nowadays any 'girl next door' can be a movie star! It's everywhere - porn sites, pay-per-view on late night TV channels, high-charging texts and chat lines with 'girls in your area'. But is it as fun-loving and care-free as they make out? Who is really profiting in this industry worth billions?
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28/05/2009 10:59
It has been open for just a month, but already Hull Truck's new home is fulfilling its ambition to become much more than just a theatre venue. The theatre has already hosted a range of daytime events with clients including Humberside Police, Young Enterprise and Kingston Communications. The Ferensway building is also proving popular with members of the public, with the Hull Truck Cafe open from 11am, serving drinks, meals and snacks.
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28/05/2009 10:42
As Hull prepares for one of the biggest weekends in its sporting history, Hull Truck Theatre is getting ready to stage a football drama of its own! Tomorrow (Thursday) sees the opening of Confessions of a City Supporter, Alan Plater's football feast which charts the highs and lows of Hull City's history. To celebrate the opening tomorrow night, a group from Hull City will attend the performance - just days before the club's crucial showdown with Manchester United at the KC Stadium. Hull Truck will also unveil an exhibition of Tigers memorabilia.
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31/03/2009 16:39
Theatre-goers have been welcomed inside Hull Truck's eagerly-anticipated new home for the first time. The theatre's box office has now relocated from its former Spring Street base to its Ferensway home and audiences have been visiting to book tickets for the forthcoming season. One of the first through the door was Sara Kruger of North Hull.
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