Hull New Theatre

One of Hull’s grandest stages, Hull New Theatre has stood on Kingston Square since 1939, when it opened as the successor to the old Hull Repertory Theatre. The Grade II listed building underwent an 18-month, £16 million refurbishment between 2016 and 2017, increasing its capacity to over 1,300 seats and reopening with a sell-out performance from The Royal Ballet.

Today it’s Hull’s main touring house for West End musicals, drama, dance and the city’s biggest pantomime, alongside a full programme of comedy, opera and orchestral concerts throughout the year. Its city-centre location on Kingston Square puts it a short walk from the rest of Hull’s Old Town, making it an easy add-on to a night out.

Expect big touring productions, a traditional proscenium-arch auditorium, and a programme that runs from family panto season through to major musical tours.