The Wedding Singer Posted on 1st April 20195th February 2020 by HTC Admin Hull Truck Theatre, 3rd to 7th September 2019 CAST Robbie – Ian Appleyard Julia – Georgia Wormald Glen – James Galer Holly – Sophie Robinson Linda – Pauline Milroy Sammy – Christian Brodie George – Cameron Rudland Angie – Georgina Garton Rosie – Elaine Windass EnsembleRachel Adamson, Sam Blakey, Aaron Bolton, Rachel Bower, Holly Brigden, Tim Drage, Kevin Hickson, Nathan Major, Carla Navarro-Walker, Katie Osindeinde, Abigail Potter, Courtney Puckering, Tiolina Puteh, Abbie Renzo, Ryah Russell, Joe Spence, Axel Storm, Colin Thompson, Jono Wainman, Hannah Wilson
The Producers Posted on 13th December 20169th September 2018 by HTC Admin The Producers – 20th to 24th March 2018 Cast List: Max – Neal Edlin Leo – Joe Porte Ulla – Sarah Brodie Roger – John Ainsley Carmen – Richard Foot Franz – Nathan Major Ensemble: Christian Brodie, David Fry, Ian Appleyard, James Galer, Joe Spence, Kevin Hickson, Kieran Danby, Luke Cardwell, Luke Gillingham, Mark Jardine, Owen Hyde, Robin Siddle, Russell Fallon, Terry Halliwell. Abigail Potter, Alice Hemmingway, Alice Kitching, Bethany Headland, Elaine Windass, Esther Williams, Georgia Wormald, Gill Cowper, Hannah Wilson, Isabel Walker, Joanne Holmes, Kate Wade, Katherine Fitzgerald, Kelly Lighfoot, Linda Burgess, Liz Carmichael, Lucy Marshall, Shirley Watts. Dancers: Kerry Bailey, Vicki Brownlee, Kayleigh-Louise Carter, Rachel Gilroy, Allison Owen, Sophie Robinson, Olivia Stocks, Karen Todman, Ellie Whiteford, Nicola Wilson.
The Bakers Wife Posted on 22nd July 201627th March 2018 by HTC Admin THE BAKER’S WIFE – 18TH TO 22ND JULY 2017, Hull Truck Theatre “The Baker’s Wife” cast Aimable – Neal Edlin Genevieve – Hannah Wilson Dominique – Joe Porte Denise – Samantha Flanagan Claude – David Phillips Marquis – Chris Holmes Teacher – Richard Foot Priest – Terry Halliwell Barnaby – Mark Jardine Hortense – Nicola Wilson Antoine – Joseph Spence Doumergue – James Galer Pierre – Luke Cardwell Simone – Sarah North Nicole – Rachel Waters Inez – Yasmin Roe Therese – Katherine Fitzgerald Philippe – Nathan Major Ensemble: Francois – Luke Gillingham Louis – Kevin Hickson Camille – Christian Brodie Gustave – David Fry Madeleine – Sally Hague Georgette – Lucy Marshall Sophie – Emily Drewry Gabrielle – Elaine Windass Helene – Gill Cowper Celestine – Isabel Walker Marie – Liz Carmichael “The Baker’s Wife” is a fantastic romantic musical comedy written by Stephen Schwartz, the writer of such shows as Godspell and Wicked in conjunction with Joseph Stein, the man behind Fiddler On The Roof. The bickering residents of a rural village in Provence, France in 1935 have been without a baker for seven weeks. They finally find peace and contentment in a newly arrived, middle-aged baker Aimable, and his attractive young wife Genevieve whom they initially mistake for his daughter. However, when Genevieve is lured away by a handsome young gigolo, the baker loses all zest for life and baking. When he refuses to bake, the villagers must put aside their differences and work as a team to bring Aimable and Genevieve back together. It’s in turns funny, romantic, poignant and joyously uplifting, celebrating the power of love, community and forgiveness. This delightful musical showcases some of Schwartz best ever songs (including humorous chorus numbers, power ballads and haunting melodies) with a strong ensemble of quirky characters and many featured roles; it’s what Hessle Theatre Company does best!
The Hired Man Posted on 13th July 201522nd July 2016 by HTC Admin The Hired Man – Hull Truck Theatre, 26-30th April 2016 … Download our full Cast List Show outline When it first transferred to the West End, ‘The Hired Man’ was dubbed “The British Les Mis” by the press for its dramatic, powerful and soaring score. It is an epic musical love story about the heroic lives of ordinary, working-class northerners at the turn of the century. The show is based on Melvyn Bragg’s novel about his father’s life. There is humour in the show at times, but the main thrust of the story is drama. Earthy, gutsy and honest are words that come to mind. Originally produced in the West End by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on Melvyn Bragg’s stirring novel, ‘The Hired Man’ is a tragic love story set against the background of a Cumbrian mining town around the time of World War 1. Howard Goodall’s superb score is strong in the British choral tradition and is overflowing with a marvellous succession of chorales, operatic duets and vigorous foot-stomping rhythms which bring to life the working class hiring fairs, ritual-whippet racing, drinking bouts and union meetings. This beautiful musical brings alive that cavalcade of British history which swept us into a new century and a war to end all wars. During its West End run, The Hired Man was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for Best Musical, earned four Olivier Award nominations, and was voted Best Musical of the Year by the critics of Time Out, The Guardian, Punch & The Stage.
Avenue Q Posted on 23rd March 20155th February 2020 by HTC Admin Avenue Q – Hull Truck Theatre, July 2016 … Hessle Theatre Company are proud to announce that we will be performing the award winning musical AVENUE Q at Hull Truck Theatre between 12-16 July 2016. Director: Richard Foot Musical Director: Ian Appleyard Cast List Puppet Characters Princeton – Jack Simmonds Kate Monster – Rachel Waters Nicky – James Galer Rod – Luke Gillingham Trekkie Monster – Nathan Major Lucy – Sarah Brodie Bad Idea Bear – Aiden Thompson-Coates Bad Idea Bear – Sally Hague Mrs T. and Nicky second hand – Katherine Fitzgerald Ricky/Newcomer and Trekkie second hand – Joe Porte Human Characters Christmas Eve – Tiolina Puteh Brian – Russell Fallon Gary Coleman – Michelle Metcalfe Show outline Winner of the Tony Triple Crown for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, the hilarious Avenue Q tells the timeless story of a recent college graduate trying to find his way in the world. Set in New York City, on Avenue Q, we are introduced to fresh-faced Princeton as he struggles to find his purpose. Inspired by the beloved children’s show Sesame Street, Avenue Q creates a puppet-filled world that is a little more reflective of the difficult, R-rated realities that we face when we learn that real life isn’t as simple as we dreamed it might be – but, perhaps, life is all the more colourful and worthwhile for it.
Into the Woods Posted on 17th January 20155th February 2020 by HTC Admin Be careful what you wish for… Made famous by the recent Oscar-nominated film starring Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp and James Corden, ‘Into the Woods’ is the ingenious fairy-tale musical about the realities of getting what you wish for. When a childless baker and his wife set out on a quest to raise a family, their paths collide with Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Jack (and his beanstalk!) with hilarious and heartfelt consequences that none could have predicted. Having each achieved their own ‘happy ever after’ they must choose how to make amends and unite to save the kingdom from the ultimate threat. The writer of musicals ranging from ‘West Side Story’ to ‘Sweeney Todd’, Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as the greatest living composer-lyricist. His enchanting score for ‘Into the Woods’ is in turns dazzling, joyous and achingly poignant. CAST LIST The Witch Samantha Flanagan The Baker Russell Fallon The Bakers Wife Hannah Wilson Cinderella Sally Hague Cinderella’s Prince James Galer Little Red Riding Hood Olivia Hewitt-Jones Jack Jowan Long Rapunzel’s Prince Joe Porte Rapunzel Bekki Grange Jack’s Mother Katherine Fitzgerald Cinderella’s Stepmother Janet Phillips Lucinda Emma Rokahr Florinda Rachel Waters Narrator Mark Jardine Mysterious Man Neal Edlin Wolf Richard Foot Steward Kevin Hickson Granny/Cinderella’s Mother Elaine Windass
Return to the Forbidden Planet Posted on 17th November 201423rd March 2015 by HTC Admin ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ was the winner of the 1990 Olivier Award for Best Musical with red hot rock and roll hits, including Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations, Teenager in Love, The Young Ones and The Monster Mash. Our production, directed by Richard Foot, brought Rock & Roll to the city of Hull in July 2014. If you wish to see photos of our production, why not visit the gallery page? Cast Captain Tempest James Tristan Galer Doctor Prospero Neal Edlin Miranda Rachel Barnes Ariel Russell Fallon Cookie Daniel Bradley Science Officer (Gloria) Gina Garton Bosun Arras Kevin Hickson Navigation Officer Rachel Waters Damage Control Crew Axel Dent Luke Gillingham Dee Tergent Elaine Windass Andy Sceptic Peter Bernard Shally Cutie Cull Olivia Peacock Ray D. Ator Colin Thompson Polly Esther Isabel Walker Steph O’Scope Jess Bannister Hugh Gengin David Fry Damage Control Dancers Naomi Jessney Sarah Lazenby Emily Mizon Caitlin Snyman Jade Ward Special Guest Star BBC Look North’s Peter Levy as The Newscaster
