The Middle Child panto returns to Humber Street for its tenth anniversary show – as chosen by you!
The rock’n’roll Hull panto is back with a helter skelter take on the classic fairy tale.
Waltzing wanderer Rapunzel is the heart of Hull Fair, bold as brass and always seeking adventure.
Pattie Breadcake is the fair’s worst fortune teller, forever casting chip spice to predict the future and find a fella.
And mayor Gothel is the wicked goblin who’s locked them both in a tower far, far away.
He plans to bottle Rapunzel’s sorcery and become richer than Bezos, Branson and Mr Burns put together.
But not if the mighty lass with the magic hair and you – the revolutionary people of Hull – have anything to do with it!
With live music, mess galore and the chance to make as much noise as you can, the Middle Child panto returns to Humber Street after four years away.
Rapunz’ull is our first Hull panto on-stage since the pandemic began – see our FAQ for details about our Covid-19 measures and more.
The title was chosen by our audience at The Little Mermaid in 2019 and this year our audience will once again decide next year’s production.
Late-night Hull panto
Looking for our ever popular late-night panto? They’re back once again this year for five nights only. See our separate listing for more details and to buy tickets.
Covid-19
We are asking audiences to please take a lateral flow test before attending, while it is now mandatory to wear a mask in the venue. Social has a ventilation system and will be deep cleaned every day. Cast and crew are taking lateral flow tests every day. Please see our FAQs for more information about the measures we are taking around Covid-19, including our cancellation policy.
BSL performances
The 3pm and 6pm performances on Saturday 18 December will be BSL-interpreted by our regular panto signer, Dave Wycherley.
Wheelchair spaces
To book a wheelchair space please purchase a disabled ticket and contact the box office, run by Hull Truck Theatre, 01482 323638 or boxoffice@hulltruck.co.uk.
Pizza
Costanza’s Pizza, located inside Social, will be selling homemade Neapolitan-style pizza before and after each performance.
Mischief performance
Our final show, on Friday 24 December at 2pm, is our “mischief performance”. This tradition sees the cast and crew play pranks on each other throughout the show. Think our usual panto chaos, cranked up to 11.
Guidance
Running time: 85 minutes, no interval
Age guidance: suitable for all ages, with babes in arms welcome – any child who requires a seat will need a ticket.
All of our performances are relaxed, meaning that noise and movement is welcome during the show.
Dates & Tickets
Social, Humber St, Hull
Thu 16 Dec – Fri 24 Dec
Children – £10.50
Concession – £13.50
Adult – £16.50
Press
“The must-see show for anyone who loves all things Hull”
“Chaotic, lively and energetically performed panto that celebrates its home city”
Photos
Photos by Jessica Zschorn (Studio Blue Creative).
Video
Cast
Alice Beaumont
Rapunzel
Jack Chamberlain
Dogbreath the Drummer
James Frewer
Piano James
Marc Graham
Pattie Breadcake
Angelo Irving
Mayor Gothel
Anna Mitchelson
Understudy
Josie Morley
Ace Ladd
Andrew Ross
Baron von Stagehand
Production Team
Paul Smith – Writer and director
James Frewer – Musical director
Natalie Young – Designer
Adam Foley – Lighting designer
Matthew May – Dramaturg
Danni Harris – Deputy stage manager
Andrew Ross – Stage manager
Emily Anderton – Production manager
Hattie Callery – Producer
Jamie Potter – Audience development manager
Tickets for Rapunz’ull are managed by Hull Truck Theatre. For help buying tickets, please contact Hull Truck Theatre directly on 01482 323638 (Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm) or boxoffice@hulltruck.co.uk.
Children – £10.50
Any under 16 requiring a seat of their own. Babes in arms are welcome.
Concessions – £13.50
17-18 year olds; students; NHS; disabled; income-related benefits; over 65s.
Adults – £16.50
Anyone else over the age of 18.
Essential Companion – Free
A free, no-questions-asked additional ticket for any disabled audience member who requires an essential companion. To book, please order 1x disabled and 1x standard ticket, then apply the essential companion discount code on the Event Summary ‘Basket’ page. This will then convert the standard ticket to a free one.
Waiting List
A reserve waiting list is in place for sold out performances. Contact Hull Truck Theatre box office to add your name to the list and, if any tickets are returned or made available, you will be offered the chance to purchase them.
Unreserved Seating
Your ticket does not reserve a specific seat, however spaces will be reserved for wheelchair and BSL users. We please ask that our audience fill seats from the front upon arrival.
BSL Performances – Sat 18 Dec
All of the performances on Saturday 18 December (3pm, 6pm and 9pm) will be interpreted by Dave Wycherley. Seating with the best view of Dave will be reserved for BSL users and their guests.
Wheelchair Users
Wheelchair spaces are available at various spaces throughout the venue. To reserve a wheelchair space, please purchase a disabled ticket and contact Hull Truck Theatre box office on 01482 323638 or boxoffice@hulltruck.co.uk.
Address
63 Humber St, Hull, HU1 1TU
Car Parking
Available in the Fruit Market multi-storey car park, a one-minute walk away, on Blackfriargate. Limited on-street parking is also available.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is the Old Harbour stop, next to Stage @ The Dock, a one-minute walk away. This stop is served by the number 20 bus.
Facilities
Social includes a cloakroom, buggy storage, accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities.
Entrance
The box office entrance is at the rear of the building, accessed via a tenfoot from Humber Street.
Rapunz’ull is sponsored by:
Middle Child are supported by:
