BACKSTAGE IN BISCUITLAND

UNTIL YOU HEAR THAT BELL

THE MONEY

HULLMARCH 2016www.headsupfestival.org.uk

AN UNMISSABLE FEAST OF INTERNATIONAL AND LOCALLY-CURATEDCREATIVITY

WOMEN ON THE UP

Welcome to the sixth season of Heads Up Festival. We’re delighted to be able to present another packed, eclectic programme of exciting performances. For more information about the shows, additions to the programme and to view trailers and other content visit the website www.headsupfestival.org.uk

FESTIVAL LAUNCH: THEATREMAKERS’ CONCOURSEWEDNESDAY, 9 MARCHKARDOMAH94. 7PMTICKETS: FREE WWW.ENSEMBLE52.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK

There is a growing army of theatremakers in Hull and the East Riding. Come along to meet, talk and take the floor to share what you’re up to at this FREE event

THE MONEYTHURSDAY, 10 MARCHCOUNCIL CHAMBER, THE GUILDHALL. 7.30PMTICKETS: £20/£8 (£5) WWW.ENSEMBLE52.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK

The Money is an immersive experience. Work with other Benefactors to decide what to spend the money on. You have 90 minutes to come to a decision. Or be a Silent Witness and watch as the group of Benefactors attempt to decide how to spend the money they’ve donated.

BACKSTAGE IN BISCUITLANDFRIDAY, 11 & SATURDAY, 12 MARCHKARDOMAH94. 8PMTICKETS: £10/£8 FROM VENUE OR ONLINE ATWWW.ENSEMBLE52.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK

Jess Thom has Tourettes, a condition that makes her say ‘biscuit’ 16,000 times a day. Her unusual neurology gives her a unique perspective on life; one she’s unleashed on the world. This two-woman solo show weaves comedy, puppetry, singing, and incredible tics.

UNTIL YOU HEAR THAT BELLSUNDAY, 13 MARCHST PAUL’S BOXING ACADEMY. 8PMTICKETS: £10/£8 WWW.ENSEMBLE52.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK

Told through spoken word and within timed boxing rounds, Until You Hear That Bell is a story about amateur boxing and family. It’s about doing something for ten years, and slowly getting good at it. “Turns an hour of monologue into an evening of poetic revelation.” - Everything Theatre ****

HULL9 - 19 MARCH 2016 www.headsupfestival.org.uk

LO:CUS DANCE THEATRETUESDAY, 15 MARCHKARDOMAH94. 8PMTICKETS: £5 FROM VENUE OR ONLINE ATWWW.ENSEMBLE52.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK

LO:CUS Dance Theatre are a new, all-female contemporary dance quartet based in Hull and East Yorkshire. At Heads Up, LO:CUS will present existing pieces, brand new work and screenings of films they have been involved in.

HEADS UP INTRODUCING...WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCHKARDOMAH94. 8PMTICKETS: £5 FROM VENUE OR ONLINE ATWWW.ENSEMBLE52.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK

At this unique Heads Up Festival event, Hull 2017 City of Culture Chief Executive Martin Green talks about his background in the arts and the film that has influenced his creativity. Followed by film screening (18+).

WOMEN ON THE UP - EMMA KING & GUESTSFRIDAY, 18 MARCHKARDOMAH94. 7.30PMTICKETS: £10 FROM VENUE OR ONLINE ATWWW.HULLBOXOFFICE.CO.UK

Rock Artist Management in association with Heads Up Festival present Emma King with support from Carrie Martin and Katie Spencer. Emma King’s blossoming music career has already taken her from Northern England to Tennessee, touring Europe and receiving 5-star album reviews along the way.

FINDING BOBBY BUBBLESSATURDAY, 19 MARCHKARDOMAH94 & QUEENS GARDENS. 1PM & 3PMTICKETS: FREE. RESERVE IN ADVANCE FROMWWW.ENSEMBLE52.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK

Join Tumbleweed on her crazy journey to find Bobby Bubbles and see the greatest clown show that this corner of the city of culture has ever seen! For children aged 4-9 (and their accompanying adults!)

GUIDE TO THE PERFECT DINNER PARTYSATURDAY, 19 MARCHKARDOMAH94. 7.30PMTICKETS: £15 (INCLUDES FOOD) FROM VENUE OR ONLINE AT WWW.ENSEMBLE52.EVENTBRITE.CO.UK

The Non Applicables cordially invite you to experience their Guide To The Perfect Dinner Party. Seasoned in the art of homemaking, Sian and Fenella will be serving up their version of handy hosting tips, home touches and what they think a three course meal entails. Their guide on homemaking and hosting will put the likes of Hyacinth Bucket to shame.

ABOUT HEADS UP FESTIVALHull-based company E52 in conjunction with renowned Battersea Arts Centre present some of the most exciting contemporary British and international theatre at venues throughout the city of Hull. The festival takes place twice a year with locally-curated work including workshops, new productions, scratch events, school projects, and exhibitions.

We are delighted that we are able to work in partnership with venues and companies enabling Heads Up to provide Hull with some outstanding productions. We continue our partnership with Kardomah94, where Ensemble 52 is resident theatre company, and look forward to presenting work in Hull City Council’s Guildhall and at St Paul’s Boxing Academy. We are also pleased to welcome LO:CUS Dance and Non Applicables to the festival.

ABOUT THE COLLABORATIVE TOURING NETWORKThe Collaborative Touring Network is a partnership between Battersea Arts Centre and six regions across the UK, working together to develop seasons of work which combine signature Battersea Arts Centre shows with homegrown talent.

HULLMARCH 2016www.headsupfestival.org.uk

AN UNMISSABLE FEAST OF INTERNATIONAL AND LOCALLY-CURATED CREATIVITY

VENUE / BOOKING INFOTickets for all Kardomah94 events available at the venue. Tickets for Kardomah94 and all other shows are available online in advance via the website www.ensemble52.eventbrite.co.uk, except Women on the Up, available from www.hullboxoffice.co.uk

CONTACTwww.headsupfestival.org.ukinfo@e52.co.ukinfo: www.e52.co.ukmore info: www.bac.org.uk

Supported by Hull, UK City of Culture 2017