Hull Truck Theatre & Josh Overton present
This Damp Won't Burn: Rehearsed Reading
- Part of Grow Festival 2025
A Musical Love Story from The New Adelphi Club
There is a street
Off an avenue
Off a road
In a funny little city called Hull
For 40 years, The New Adelphi Club has been home to some of the most exciting and original up-and-coming music artists from around the world.
In 1984, a chance encounter brings together Sammy, a local lad, and Meera, a trainee nurse. They hit it off instantly and quickly fall in love. Follow their story — and the story of the club — across four decades, through the epic highs and crushing lows that life throws their way.
Brilliant bands, hilarious tales, and a whole lot of heart.
There’s a lot of living that’s happened here in 89 De Grey Street.
Developing new work is supported by The Foyle Foundation.
A Musical Love Story from The New Adelphi Club
There is a street
Off an avenue
Off a road
In a funny little city called Hull
For 40 years, The New Adelphi Club has been home to some of the most exciting and original up-and-coming music artists from around the world.
In 1984, a chance encounter brings together Sammy, a local lad, and Meera, a trainee nurse. They hit it off instantly and quickly fall in love. Follow their story — and the story of the club — across four decades, through the epic highs and crushing lows that life throws their way.
Brilliant bands, hilarious tales, and a whole lot of heart.
There’s a lot of living that’s happened here in 89 De Grey Street.
Developing new work is supported by The Foyle Foundation.
Event Details
Running Time: 2 hrs
Content Warnings: Debt, grief, racism
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