Burton Constable Hall and Lit Up will premiere a new play this spring, revealing the surprising story behind the scenes of one of the East Riding’s most treasured stately homes, and legendary 18th century gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
Written and directed by Rachel Feldberg, director of Ilkley Literature Festival, Mr Brown’s Directions is a complex story of love, loss, entanglement and disagreements.
The first events and artistic collaborators for Where Are We Now?, a new festival presented by avant-garde art collective and provocateurs Neu! Reekie! as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, have been announced.
The festival will take place from 2 until 4 June 2017 with the first events on sale now at www.hull2017.co.uk.
People in Hull can be part of a human ribbon of red light to mark World Aids Day tonight. People are invited to the Stage@theDock amphitheatre, where they will be given a red light to hold up. Participants will form a red Aids ribbon and a photograph will be taken and shared on social media.
The event is organised by sexual health organisation Yorkshire Mesmac, which will join people and organisations around the globe in marking World Aids Day.
The Christmas activity programme at Sewerby Hall and Gardens is now in place and sees the exciting addition of the brand-new Rusticus Theatre Arts’ Christmas Adventure.
Throughout December, visitors to the site will be able to take part in a Christmas Trail both outside in the gardens and also when the house is open.
We tend to have a romantic nation of living in the countryside in the UK. Whether it’s quaint cottages or picture postcard views, there’s a nostalgia attached to rural life.
In association with the Beverley Puppet Festival, the Parkway Cinema Beverley is presenting a rare screening of the world’s first animated feature, “The Adventures of Prince Achmed”.
On Saturday 7th May, over 100 children accompanied by family and friends turned up to the launch of The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Beverley.
Offering sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television, delivered by professional instructors, the Pauline Quirke Academy is opening its doors to provide
Eminent local actor, Richard Avery, will make a special guest appearance as narrator in the Shakespeare celebration at the East Riding Theatre on Sunday 10 April as part of the New Paths Music Festival.
A local girl from Beverley, Rebecca Bennett is bringing a bit of the West End to East Yorkshire as she hosts a top night of entertainment while raising awareness and funds for Ovarian Cancer Action.
East Riding Libraries’ Wordquake project is continuing its partnership with the John Godber Company and the University of Hull with a new production touring libraries across the East Riding.
For young residents of the East Riding who are passionate about dance and have the talent and want to realise their potential – East Riding Youth Dance County Company is the place to be.
The home of Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), a Grade II* listed building on Anlaby Road in Hull is getting a second chance following advice and support from Beverley chartere
East Riding Youth Dance is now recruiting for the spring term – starting week commencing Monday 23 February – for a new dance initiative, ‘Dance on the Map’.