Theatre puts plays, readings and education packs on line - here's what's happening

By Sue Wilkinson
Published 3rd Apr 2020, 08:32 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2020, 08:34 BST
Hull Truck has launched a series of readings and playsHull Truck has launched a series of readings and plays
Hull Truck has launched a series of readings and plays
Hull Truck Theatre will be releasing a programme of great drama and creative activities to keep audiences and communities entertained and inspired while they are all at home.

On the week commencing Monday 6 April they will begin releasing a stream of engaging and accessible content, all of which can be found on their new page: here Hull Truck Theatre are passionate about the positive and transformative power of theatre and believe that having the opportunity to take part in creative activities is good for everyone’s well-being, outlook and self-esteem.

The team have prepared activities to help with home schooling, opportunities for all ages to learn and develop writing skills and they’ll be streaming some of their past shows to be enjoyed from the comfort of your sofa. Hull Truck Theatre hope that taking part in them will help participants to feel creative, connected and part of our online community hub.

A Play A Day – Play-reading activity for all ages

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Every weekday between Monday April 6– Friday April 24 at 10am, a short play will be released, written by some of Hull’s amazing local playwrights. The plays were commissioned by Hull Truck Theatre for various projects over recent years and they’re delighted to be able share these with a wider audience.

Participants can read these plays on their own, out loud with the people in their household or with friends by phone or a video conferencing platform. Each play will come with some notes to help the reader, so even if they’ve never read a play before, they should be able to enjoy it as much as a theatre professional.

First up will be a play by local writer Lydia Marchant, 2009, originally written as part of our youth theatre project, TEN, and performed in March 2019 by 55 members of Hull Truck Theatre’s Young Company. TEN celebrated the 10-year anniversary of Hull Truck Theatre moving to Ferensway and featured 10 ten-minute plays, each based on a year in the decade 2009-2019. The next four plays lined up were also part of TEN; Kidnapping Nick by Ellen Brammar, 2011 by Lydia Marchant, 2012 by Josh Overton and 2013 by Lydia Marchant.

Writing Workout with Tom Saunders – Daily tasks for writers of all ages and abilities

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