What’s on in April
Our new monthly entertainment guide, in partnership with Visit Hull
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Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are we there yet?
FEBRUARY 24-JUNE 2
FREE
Join the Ferens for a colourful journey into the imagination and experiences of disabled artist Jason Wilsher-Mills.
Jason’s fun, empowering and insightful creations will excite and move you. Through this exhibition you’ll gain a greater understanding of our world and how those with disabilities experience it.
Created in response to disabled communities in Hull, Wakefield and Manchester, Jason’s theatrical portraits and sculptures reflect aspects of his personality, memory, and disability. This family friendly exhibition is suitable for all ages and includes Augmented Reality (AR) and interactive experiences.
Trinity Live
Trinity Live Spring 2024
THURSDAY NIGHTS
FREE
Music returns to Trinity Market for the spring season of Trinity Live.
Every Thursday night the market is filled with live music provided by up-and-coming acts from in or around the city. The weekly live music event gives a platform to many local bands and performers.
Come for the music and stay for the great food and drinks served by the various different market traders.
Enjoy the music, the food, bars and shopping, in the heart of the Old Town.
Animal Farm
MARCH 27-APRIL 13
Recommended age: 11+
A powerful re-telling of George Orwell’s chilling and timeless classic.
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However, over time a cunning and brutal elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, gradually take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they once thought and find themselves ensnared as one tyranny is replaced with another.
Orwell’s enduring and devastating satire about the corruption of power will be brought vividly to life on stage in this compelling drama.
Maritime city guided tours
Maritime city guided tours
Hull & East Riding Museum of Archaeology
Explore Hull’s rich maritime history with a guided tour of the city centre.
A group of dedicated volunteers who are accredited White Badge tour guides are offering guided tours for you to learn more about Hull and how the city has been shaped by its past, present and future.
Long tour:
Thursday and Saturday at 10.30am and Sunday at 11.30am
Starting at the Hull and East Riding Museum gardens, the tour lasts up to two-and-a-half hours and takes in the future location of the Arctic Corsair at North End Shipyard, Queens Gardens, the exterior of the Maritime Museum and the new location of the Spurn Lightship in Hull Marina. Other key landmarks include Blaydes House, Trinity House and Hull Marina. Length 2.4 km, ascent 8.95m.
Short tour:
Sunday at 1.30pm
Starting at the Hull and East Riding Museum gardens, the shorter tour will run on a Sunday afternoon at 1.30pm, it lasts up to 90 minutes and covers half of the full tour route.
Length 1.4 km, ascent 8.95 m
APRIL 2
Make your own mini-mammoth
Create your own mini woolly mammoth in this fun family craft activity inspired by Mortimer, the life-size woolly mammoth model at the Hull & East Riding Museum.
APRIL 3
Mike Rice: Nasty Character
Mike Rice is embarking on the debut tour of his hilarious new show, where he explores how a once-good Catholic boy has taken the devil as a dance partner.
APRIL 4
Marvellous Model Making
Create your own characters from clay inspired by who you are in this fun art workshop influenced by the fantastic sculptures of artist Jason Wilsher-Mills.
APRIL 5
Jessica Fostekew: Mettle
A brand new stand-up show about passion, pace and purpose from the critically acclaimed star of BBC’s QI, Live at the Apollo and C4’s Travel Man.
Blackheart Orchestra
Officially the smallest orchestra in the world. Two people playing 13 instruments between them!
APRIL 6
Saturday Concert Series: Piano Excursions in the 20th Century
These three pieces offer a look at the artistic and aesthetic concerns of three composers in the 20th Century America.
Rushed – Tribute to Rush
O’Riley’s
Join Rushed at the fabulous O’Rileys for a three-hour epic evening celebrating the music of Rush.
APRIL 7
Diversity
Diversity – Supernova Tour
Britain’s most-successful dance group arrive in Hull as part of their brand-new UK and Ireland tour,
APRIL 11
Big Country
The band broke massively worldwide with the release of the album’s classic singles ‘Fields Of Fire’, ‘Chance’ and signature song ‘In A Big Country’, which went on to become massive worldwide hits.
Beyond The Barricade
The UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024.
APRIL 12
Hull Independent Cinema: The Persian Version
Rebellious New Yorker Leila is trying to balance the Iranian and American aspects of her culture and dealing with the cruelty of her mother.
Mark Jenkins – 50 years of Kraftwerk’s ‘Autobahn’
Mark Jenkins celebrates 50 years of Kraftwerk’s ‘Autobahn’ with a solo live set of the band’s best songs, imaginative new material and stunning computer graphics.
APRIL 13
Collagraph and Drypoint Etching
Collagraph and Drypoint Etching with Diane Chatterton-Hyam. Learn new skills in making!
Murder Mystery Night
Immerse yourself in this fantastic interactive Murder Mystery dining experience!
APRIL 14
Mick Miller plus Sam Harland
Mick Miller is one of the hardest working comedians in the UK.
APRIL 16
Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous
Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE – “the world’s greatest living explorer”.
APRIL 18
Psychology of Serial Killers
Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of forensic psychology’s most troubling topics.
Ian Smith: Crushing
Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Ian Smith presents a show about stress, love and driving a tank with your hairdresser. Three classic and timeless themes!
APRIL 19
The Marrakesh Express
The Marrakesh Express deliver a note perfect live performance of the music of Crosby Stills Nash & Young. Remarkable music from a remarkable time.
APRIL 19-28
Baby, He Love You
Bride-to-be Jodie is enjoying a rollercoaster of engagement parties and hen dos as her big day approaches, but then skeletons begin to tumble out of the closet. Join a hundred other ‘guests’ in a decked-out marquee by the Humber for a wedding unlike any other.
APRIL 20
Saturday Concert Series: A French Connection
Georgina Dadson and Matthew House present a journey inspired by French music, written and arranged for two guitars. To include works by Ida Presti, Pierre Petit, Roland Dyens and more.
Tortoise and the Hare
When a cheeky hare won’t stop boasting about how fast he can run, a thoughtful tortoise decides it is time to join him in a race.
APRIL 21
#TeamWilder Empowerment Day
Spring into action with this event designed to inspire you to make a difference for wildlife at home and in your community.
APRIL 24
Ray Bradshaw: Doppelginger
Multi-award-winning comedian Ray Bradshaw is forever being told “you look just like my mate…” wherever he goes. It’s been happening for years and he’s worried about it.
APRIL 25
Hayley Ellis Live
Sharp, clever and very funny, with warmth, quick wit and the ability to ad-lib means Hayley is one of the fastest-rising women in comedy.
APRIL 25-27
Hull Minster Beer Festival
Hull Minster Beer Festival
It’s all about local! Local breweries, local music, local food, local people – all in the setting of the stunning Hull Minster.
APRIL 26
Johannes Radebe: House of Jojo
Join TV dance sensation Johannes Radebe and a host of eclectic characters in this brand-new theatrical celebration jam-packed with roof-raising music, dazzling costumes and of course, world class dance.
Paul Foot
Paul Foot is back on tour with the critically acclaimed Dissolve, his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever.
APRIL 27
The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake (encore screening)
Out hunting, Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans. One among them transforms into the beautiful human Odette and he is immediately enamoured. But Odette is bound by a spell which keeps her captive as a swan during the day. Can Siegfried free her?
Puppet Portraits
An exciting opportunity to work with artist Rosie Ireson. Create a fun and unique self-portrait puppet in the style of artist Jason Wilsher-Mills.
The Street Dance Experience
Step into the world of street dance. Streetstars dance studio brings you this energetic and lively production of non-stop hip hop and commercial dance.
APRIL 30-May 1
The Lion Inside
A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.
For more information from Visit Hull
While Visit Hull and Hull City Council take care in providing up to date and accurate listing and event information, details should be checked with the organiser at the time of booking.