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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.

Dates
Thu 10 July
Venue
Godber Studio, Hull Truck Theatre
Tickets
Free

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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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Thu 10 July
7:00pm

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