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Hull's Theatrical Ghosts: A City's Storied Past
10 May
Summary
- Tivoli Theatre, built in 1871, hosted drag performer Old Mother Riley.
- The historic Theatre Royal burned down multiple times before closing.
- Middle Child Theatre aims to continue Hull's rich theatrical legacy.
Hull's rich theatrical history is being explored, with venues from its past awaiting rediscovery. The Tivoli Theatre, established in 1871 and now known as Tivoli House, once famously hosted performances by Arthur Lucan as Old Mother Riley.
Sadly, the city also remembers the Theatre Royal, which opened in 1769 on Humber Street. This venue faced multiple fires, and its legacy is now marked by a blue plaque. Despite these challenges, the spirit of theatre endures in Hull.
More than two centuries later, a new 80-seat performance space, Middle Child Theatre, has opened on Humber Street. Beth Murrell of Middle Child Theatre expressed hope that this new venue will carry forward the area's theatrical heritage.
