Aladdin

30th November to 3rd December 2017 – Hessle Town Hall

After the sell out success of last year’s SELL OUT panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Hessle Theatre Company are back to bring you a Christmas show full of songs, laughs and ADVENTURE!

 

Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm – Saturday and Sunday at 2pm & 7pm

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Tickets are ONLY £8 for adults and £5 for children under 16
Don’t miss this – book now!

Cast List

Abanazar – Mark Holehouse
Slave of the Ring – Simon Riley
Widow Twankey – Kevin Hickson
Wishee Washee – Luke Cardwell
Genie of the Lamp – Tiolina Puteh
Princess Jasmine – Lucy Marshall
Aladdin – Hannah Wilson
Empress Won Tun – Clare Crowther
Hose Mi Down – Abi Potter
Won Long Ping – Nikki Wilson
Won Long Pong – Olivia Stocks
Inspector Li Lo – Luke Gillingham

Ensemble:

Pearl Williamson
Alison Imrie
Aaron Bolton
Emily Calvert

Soho Cinders

Soho Cinders – Hull Truck, 4th – 8th September 2018

Robbie: Joe Spence
Velcro: Georgia Wormald
James: Christian Brodie
Marilyn: Hannah Wilson
Clodagh: Gina Garton
Dana: Rachel Adamson
William: Luke Cardwell
Lord Bellingham: Kevin Hickson
Sidesaddle: Sally Hague
Sasha: Lucy Marshall
Narrator: Mizz Gavinia Edwards

Chorus (Female):
Kerry Bailey
Emma Burgess
Alice Hemmingway
Hayley Hilton
Soraya Hussain
Abigail Potter
Sophie Robinson
Laura Suter

Chorus (Male):
Danny Barr
James Galer
Luke Gillingham
Owen Hyde
Mark Jardine
Joe Porte
Lee Roberts
Michael Stothard

 

Soho Cinders

Edgy, fun and deliciously naughty, Soho Cinders celebrates the capital’s most colourful district and is set to get London’s temperature soaring this summer.

When impoverished student Robbie becomes romantically involved with engaged Mayoral candidate James Prince, his lap-dancing step-sisters become the least of his problems! James and Robbie’s worlds collide forcing them to fight for their own fairy-tale ending in this hilarious, satirical twist on the classic Cinderella story.

The potent mix of politics, sex-scandals and true love come together in this contemporary musical with an infectious score that you’ll be humming long past the stroke of midnight!

“Soho Cinders is packed with the best songs Stiles & Drewe have yet written, driving character, plot & wit in perfect harmony (in every sense)…”  Mark Shenton, The Stage



“In common with the entire audience, rose to my feet and cheered and cheered until I was hoarse.”  Stephen Fry

 

Made In Dagenham

Made In Dagenham – 19th to 23rd March 2019

Cast List

Rita O’Grady – Emma Rokahr
Eddie O’Grady – Joe Porte
Beryl – Katherine Fitzgerald
Clare – Georgia Wormald
Sandra – Sarah Brodie
Cass – Michelle Metcalfe
Jeremy Hopkins – Richard Foot
Lisa Hopkins – Hannah Wilson
Mr Tooley – Chris Holmes
Monty – Kevin Hickson
Sid – Maxwell Smales
Bill – Nathan Majors
Gregory Hubble – Mark Jardine
Ron Macer – Tim Drage
Buckton – Jonathan Wainman
Connie – Linda Burgess
Barbara Castle – Sarah North
Harold Wilson – Neal Edlin
Parliamentary Aide – James Galer
Parliamentary Aide – Luke Cardwell
Parliamentary Aide – Cameron Rudland
Cortina Man – Russell Fallon
Barry – Luke Gillingham

Children

Graham – Elliot Harley & Douglas Julian
Sharon – Imogen Wickens & Trudy Thompson

Female Ensemble

Abigail Potter, Alice Kitching, Alice Hemmingway, Alison Imrie, Carla Navaro, Dot Gilchrist, Elaine Windass, Georgina Garton, Hannah Colthup, Heather Hartley, Joanne Holmes, Karen Todman, Kate Wade, Kelly Lightfoot, Liz Carmichael, Naomi Quin, Natalie Houfe, Nikki Wilson, Pauline Simpson, Rachel Adamson, Rachel Gilroy, Sam Blakey, Sarah Lucy Penny, Sophie Robinson.

Male Ensemble

Cameron Rudland, Chris Holmes, Colin Thompson, David Reeves, James Aygun, James Galer, Joe Porte, Jonathan Wainman, Kevin Hickson, Lucas Meagor, Luke Cardwell, Luke Gillingham, Mark Jardine, Matty Millward, Maxwell Smales, Nathan Major, Owen Hyde, Phil Cooke, Phillip McKinley, Russell Fallon, Sam Mills, Tim Drage.

 


Made In Dagenham

“Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made in Dagenham is the uplifting new West End musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.

Essex 1968. Like millions of other working women, each morning Rita O’Grady is just trying to get her husband out of bed, get the kids off to school and get to work at the factory on time. But life is about to change forever when it’s announced that the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to ‘unskilled’. Quickly drawing on a strength she never knew she had, Rita leads her friends in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union supposed to protect them. As the girls’ inspiring journey gets bigger than anyone could have imagined, the pressure is too much for some, but can Rita keep up the fight and the happy home she’s worked so hard for?

Funny, touching and timeless, Made in Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.” © www.madeindagenhamthemusical.com

Cast of Hessle Theatre Company’s “The Baker’s Wife” take tips from real bakery

A few of our members from The Baker’s Wife company recently paid a visit to Jackson’s Bakery to get some bread-making tips ahead of the show’s run at Hull Truck Theatre.

With William Jackson Food Group being our main show sponsor for this production, we were thrilled to be invited to spend an afternoon with a long established, highly reputable local company.

Neal Edlin and Hannah Wilson, playing baker Aimable Castagnet and his wife Genevieve, went on a full tour of the bakery and even had a go at making their own bread. Our Chairman, John Drury, also accompanied them and captured some photos (displayed below) as a memento of the afternoon.

They also had a culinary history lesson from Jackson’s bakers Kevan and Katy, who taught them about the traditional bread making methods of the 1930s, the era in which is the show is set.

Neal said ‘We learnt such a lot, not only about the difference in bread making techniques over the last 100 years, but also about what an integral part of life a loaf of bread actually is! It’s really helped me to appreciate all the work a baker has to do in baking a perfect loaf!’

After spending time in the bakery Hannah commented ‘I now have so much respect for bakers – I couldn’t even roll a sausage shape out of dough! I’ve never seen so much bread in my life.’

All 3 of them had a fantastic afternoon at Jackson’s Bakery and we’re really grateful for the hospitality showed by Georgia and everyone else involved.

Victoria Kennedy, Marketing and Communications Manager at Jackson’s Bakery, added ‘We’re really pleased to have hosted Hessle Theatre Company and shared with them the bread-making knowledge and passion that we have here at Jackson’s.’

Don’t forget, tickets are now on sale !! Visit the Hull Truck website to book online!

Avenue Q, Trekkie Monster

Want to know a little bit of background on the characters in the show? Here’s a little background info from the characters themselves

Name: Hi, I’m Trekkie K Monster

What kind of person are you: Me a very private person, in fact me don’t leave me room much.  Me like to…use my computer.

So what’s your story:  Me have always had keen interest in “online films”…me like to have large bandwidth to help me downloading large Internet content.

What happens to you: Me go on a voyage of self discovery. Me discover outside world! Me also learn to be generous to others less fortunate.

Tell us about your relationships with others in the avenue: Well, Princeton is my nearest neighbour, he seems nice, me invite him for a movie night but he doesn’t seem interested, Lucy is me future wife, she doesn’t know it yet but we’re destined to make beautiful monster babies.

A personal message for anyone coming to the show: For anyone coming to the show, thank you, also me single, and wanting to get into the adult film industry, me casting coach is getting cold…

Anything else you’d like us to know: Me bored now!  Me need to check me Internet history!


Avenue Q is on at Hull Truck Theatre 12-16 July 2016. To book tickets call the Box Office on 01482 323638 or book online.

Avenue Q, Bad Idea Bears

Want to know a little bit of background on the characters in the show? Here’s a little background info from the characters themselves

Name: Hey, we’re the Bad Idea Bears – Blake & Betty (brother & sister)

What kind of bears are you:
Blake: My sister and I LOVE people to have a good time. You only live once so have fun, right?
Betty: I am often  described as seemingly sweet and innocent. I am mischievous and cheeky, with an incredibly cute charm that’ll make anyone fall in love.

So what’s your story:
Blake:
 When we think people need some guidance on how to make themselves happy, we’ll appear in no time. Everybody is our friend! YAAAAAY!
Betty: I give good idea’s really, popping up into people’s imagination. They may feel down or lost in life so I like to lend a little helping paw.

What happens to you:
Blake: We spend the show encouraging fun and happy times from Princeton, Kate and the others, but I guess sooner or later, we’re going to have to settle down a bit.
Betty: I find scientology. Yeeeeeeeeey!!

Tell us about your relationships with others in the avenue:
Blake: 
My sister and I are inseparable, we’ve been through loads together. Because of how close we are, we nearly ALWAYS get our own way when telling people what they should do. Ehehehe!
Betty: 
My brother and I have an extremely close relationship. We don’t go anywhere without each other and are keen on being a team! We look out for each other, always working together to cheer people up by creating these good idea’s we have, although everyone else says they’re bad!

A personal message for anyone coming to the show:
Blake:  THE MORE THE MERRIER SO GET MORE PEOPLE TO COME WITH YOU. If it’s not sold out, our cuteness will fade away AND WE’LL CRY . . . . . Pleeeeeeaase?
Betty: You’re all in for a treat, especially because you’re going to see us bears! After all, we all know we’re the true stars of the show.


Avenue Q is on at Hull Truck Theatre 12-16 July 2016. To book tickets call the Box Office on 01482 323638 or book online.

Avenue Q, Kate Monster

Want to know a little bit of background on the characters in the show? Here’s a little background info from the characters themselves

Name: Hi, I’m Kate Monster

What kind of person are you: I’m kind of pretty and pretty damn smart. I like romance and Art. And my dream is to open and teach in my own school for monsters.

So what’s your story:  I am unlucky in love. I am very passionate about my job.

What happens to you: Well I meet this amazing guy, well who I think is amazing…although it doesn’t turn out well. I discover things about myself and others. I may or may not fulfil my life’s dream.

Tell us about your relationships with others in the avenue: Princeton is my love interest…God, he is handsome. We go on a journey together. We are both young and both have our own hopes and dreams. They just don’t always go hand in hand. Christmas Eve is a close friend of mine, although she isn’t always articulate, what she says is right. She always offers me advice and help when I need it…especially when it comes to guys.

A personal message for anyone coming to the show: I hope you enjoy Avenue Q. It has a mix of emotions that will have you falling in love with the characters.


Avenue Q is on at Hull Truck Theatre 12-16 July 2016. To book tickets call the Box Office on 01482 323638 or book online.

Avenue Q, Lucy

Want to know a little bit of background on the characters in the show? Here’s a little background info from the characters themselves

Name: Hi, I’m Lucy

What kind of person are you: I am a confident, sexy woman with a very high sex drive. I like to cause trouble and I don’t believe in monogamy.

So what’s your story: I have craved fame from an early age due to the neglect of my family and I have managed to star in a range of low budget adult films. I now work as a cabaret singer but often give the guests more than they’ve bargained for.

What happens to you: I seduce the naive, young Princeton causing problems between him and hopeless romantic Kate.

Tell us about your relationships with others in the avenue: I have a brief fling with Princeton but I dump him when he starts to get too clingy. I have a number of heated exchanges with Kate as we are fighting for the attention of the same guy (Princeton).

A personal message for anyone coming to the show: To all the gentlemen in the audience – I hope you enjoy my ‘set’


Avenue Q is on at Hull Truck Theatre 12-16 July 2016. To book tickets call the Box Office on 01482 323638 or book online.

Avenue Q, Nicky

Want to know a little bit of background on the characters in the show? Here’s a little background info from the characters themselves

Name: Hi, I’m Nicky

What kind of person are you: I’m a laid back guy, some might call me lazy and messy, but I like to think of it as a relaxed lifestyle.

So what’s your story: I’ve been best buddies with my roommate Rod for as long as I can remember. I’ve always struggled with holding down a job but luckily I have a tonne of friends that always have my back.

What happens to you: During the show I learn that sometimes you have to go through a tough situation before you really appreciate what you have.  I also learn that you should respect other peoples’ feelings a bit more.

Tell us about your relationships with others in the avenue: Rod’s been my best buddy ever since the day we met. Sometimes our friendship can get a little strained as he’s always so uptight, but we usually work our differences out. Me and Brian are buddies too! Like me, he struggles to hold down a job, which means we have more time to hang out. During the show we get to hang out a lot when I go and stay with him for a while!

A personal message for anyone coming to the show: You’re gonna love it


Avenue Q is on at Hull Truck Theatre 12-16 July 2016. To book tickets call the Box Office on 01482 323638 or book online.

Avenue Q, Rod

Want to know a little bit of background on the characters in the show? Here’s a little background info from the characters themselves

Name: Hi, I’m Rod

What kind of person are you: I pride myself on being very punctual, neat, and organised. I enjoy reading classics novels. I try to be calm but if people get on my case, sometimes my ugly side can make an appearance.

So what’s your story: I’ve lived on Avenue Q for several years now, my neighbours and roommates have become a second family to me. I’m an investment banker who comes from a republican background.

What happens to you: I go through a journey of acceptance of who I am.

WTell us about your relationships with others in the avenue: Nicky has been my roommate from many years, we have our good days and bad days, recently he has really learnt to strike a nerve with me on a touchy subject.Christmas Eve, is a friend I can really open up to. Due to her being a therapist she always gives helpful advice.

A personal message for anyone coming to the show: I apologise in advance but I hope you can learn something about life from our show.

Anything you would like us to know: I apologise for Donald Trump.


Avenue Q is on at Hull Truck Theatre 12-16 July 2016. To book tickets call the Box Office on 01482 323638 or book online.