Mary and The Hyenas
Hull Truck Theatre & Pilot Theatre present

Mary and The Hyenas

Six microphones and one electrifying musical score.

Meet Mary and the Hyenas, six performers who step up to the mic to transport you through the life of British writer, philosopher, and feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft.

Be taken back in time and experience the astonishing life of a trail blazer and literary pioneer. A woman centuries ahead of her time: Raised in Beverley and known across the world!

Written by critically acclaimed Hull playwright Maureen Lennon (Guts! The Musical, Baby, He Loves You) and with original music by singer-songwriter Billy Nomates, this show promises a breathtaking theatrical experience where you’ll be belting out the anthems all the way home.

From her passionate advocacy for women's rights, to her involvement in the French Revolution, Mary and the Hyenas captures the spirit and resilience of a woman who dared to take a stand. This is a witty, laugh out loud and searing tribute to the courage and determination of Mary’s lifelong fight for equality and justice. A plight which was continued by her own trailblazing daughter, esteemed gothic novelist Mary Shelley.

Jam packed with music and words of defiance and empowerment, join the ensemble cast on a whirlwind journey through history, sweeping us up in the birth of feminism as told through the eyes of a petticoat wearing pioneer and her friends. Join Mary and The Hyenas as they rip up the rulebook and fight for their right to be heard!

“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.” – Mary Wollstonecraft

Audio Described | Baby Friendly | Relaxed | BSL Interpreted | Open Captions
Dates
Fri 07 February - Sat 01 March
Venue
Stage 1, Hull Truck Theatre
Drama Deal Tickets
£29.50 - £10
Concessions Available
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Six microphones and one electrifying musical score.

Meet Mary and the Hyenas, six performers who step up to the mic to transport you through the life of British writer, philosopher, and feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft.

Be taken back in time and experience the astonishing life of a trail blazer and literary pioneer. A woman centuries ahead of her time: Raised in Beverley and known across the world!

Written by critically acclaimed Hull playwright Maureen Lennon (Guts! The Musical, Baby, He Loves You) and with original music by singer-songwriter Billy Nomates, this show promises a breathtaking theatrical experience where you’ll be belting out the anthems all the way home.

From her passionate advocacy for women's rights, to her involvement in the French Revolution, Mary and the Hyenas captures the spirit and resilience of a woman who dared to take a stand. This is a witty, laugh out loud and searing tribute to the courage and determination of Mary’s lifelong fight for equality and justice. A plight which was continued by her own trailblazing daughter, esteemed gothic novelist Mary Shelley.

Jam packed with music and words of defiance and empowerment, join the ensemble cast on a whirlwind journey through history, sweeping us up in the birth of feminism as told through the eyes of a petticoat wearing pioneer and her friends. Join Mary and The Hyenas as they rip up the rulebook and fight for their right to be heard!

“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.” – Mary Wollstonecraft

Audio Described | Baby Friendly | Relaxed | BSL Interpreted | Open Captions

Event Details

Pay What You Can: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 7.30pm (Limited to 6 tickets per customer so as many people as possible can access reduced rate tickets)

Offer: This show is part of our Drama Deal. Click here for more info about the offer.

Running Time: TBC

Both 10.15am shows are schools performances. General customers are more than welcome to also attend.

Mary and The Hyenas Audio Flyer

Audio Described - Wed 19 Feb 2025, 7.30pm (Audio Introduction Notes available closer to the show date)
Audio Describer Jill Quarmby

Touch Tour (for blind and visually impaired customers attending the Audio Described show) - Wed 19 Feb 2025, 6pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process)

Baby Friendly - Fri 21 Feb 2025, 11am (For those with babies under 18 months) - for more info click here.

Relaxed - Sat 22 Feb 2025, 2pm (Show experience guide available closer to the show date)

BSL Interpreted - Tue 25 Feb 2025, 7.30pm 
BSL Interpreter is Dave Wycherley. 

Captioned (Open) - Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7.30pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre

For more information about what the above access shows include, please click here and scroll down the page.

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Fri 07 February
- PWYC, max 6 tickets per customer
LOW AVAILABILITY
7:30PM
Sat 08 February
7:30PM
Tue 11 February
7:30PM
Wed 12 February
7:30PM
Thu 13 February
7:30PM
Fri 14 February
10:15AM
Fri 14 February
7:30PM
Sat 15 February
2:00PM
Sat 15 February
7:30PM
Tue 18 February
7:30PM
Wed 19 February
2:00PM
Wed 19 February
Access: Audio Described - Audio Description available for those who need it
7:30PM
Thu 20 February
7:30PM
Fri 21 February
Access: Baby Friendly - For those with babies under 18 months old
11:00AM
Fri 21 February
7:30PM
Sat 22 February
Access: Relaxed - for those who may benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere
2:00PM
Sat 22 February
7:30PM
Tue 25 February
Access: BSL Interpreted - the show is British Sign Language interpreted
7:30PM
Wed 26 February
10:15AM
Wed 26 February
Access: Open Captions - this show is captioned
7:30PM
Thu 27 February
2:00PM
Thu 27 February
7:30PM
Fri 28 February
7:30PM
Sat 01 March
2:00PM
Sat 01 March
7:30PM

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