Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 January

Nightly 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat 2.30pm

Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world…

Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is an entertaining and engaging live theatre experience for students and teachers. An extensive learning programme is available to support your visit to the theatre, which is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the production, with links to the National Curriculum in Drama, English and PHSE at KS3-5.

Free Teachers’ Resource Pack and Digital Resources

A background resource pack written by the Staff Director and featuring rehearsal diaries, interviews with members of the company and schemes of work to use in the classroom (for KS3 and above) is available to download here. Special BBC2 Learning Zone films exploring how the book was adapted for the stage can be viewed here.

Tickets £19 - £29.50

Book your school/college groups today! Tickets just £10 each plus 1 teacher per 10 students free (Thursday 2.30pm performance only) 

Monday 16 - Saturday 21 February

Nightly 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat 2.30pm

Called “one of the finest plays Alan Bennett has ever written” by the Daily Telegraph, The History Boys opened at the
National Theatre in 2004 to rave reviews and a sell-out run and went on to become one of their biggest ever hits, winning
over 30 major awards including the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best New Play. In a recent national survey this comic
masterpiece was voted the nation’s favourite play.

Set in the 1980s, The History Boys is the story of a group of bright, funny and unruly sixth-formers in pursuit of sex, sport anda place at university. Their maverick English teacher is at odds with the young and shrewd supply teacher, whilst their headmaster is obsessed with results and league tables. Staffroom rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence overflow, provoking insistent questions about history and how you teach it. Their A Levels may be over, but their true education is only just beginning.

Alan Bennett has been a household name for more than forty years. His numerous plays include Enjoy, The Madness of George III, Single Spies, Talking Heads and The Lady in the Van. 

To request an education pack email theatre.marketing@hullcc.gov.uk

Tickets £22.50 - £27.50

School/College Groups £12.50 per ticket (Mon - Thurs)

Tuesday 19 - Saturday 23 May

Nightly 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat 2.30pm

Joan Littlewood’s legendary musical has been revived to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War One.

Originally produced by Joan Littlewood at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, Oh What A Lovely War is a satirical masterpiece which was made into a classic film in 1969, starring amongst others Maggie Smith, John Gielgud and John Mills.

This highly acclaimed revival directed by the multi award-winning Terry Johnson is a riot of music and colour, deeply moving and features some of the greatest songs from the First World War including It's a Long Way to Tipperary, Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag, Goodbye...ee, And When They Ask Us, Keep the Home Fires Burning and many more.

So pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and book now for this musical tribute to the men and women who saved our nation over 100 years ago.

Featuring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, Rutherford and Son, White Christmas).

Tickets £12 - £31, Student Discount £5 per ticket

A Page to Stage, Thursday 21 May 12 noon - 1pm

An hour long session exploring the text, characters, themes and staging of one scene from the play showing its evolution from the script to final production on stage. Available to schools, colleges, groups and life long learners. Cost £3 per person.

Download Education Resource Pack here