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Hull to London: A Northern Soul Cabaret

Contemporary Cabaret & Physical Theatre β€’ London & Hull β€’ 4 weeks

Project Timeline

Pre-production & Research

1 week

Production & Rehearsals

2 weeks

Post-production

1 week

Published

Project launch + 1 week

Project Brief

This project is a devised performance piece that follows the story of a character leaving the industrial landscapes of Hull for the bright lights of London. Using the performer's own experiences and interviews with locals from both cities, we'll create a raw, poetic, and visually striking cabaret. The show will weave together original spoken word, physical theatre sequences, and live or pre-recorded music, drawing on the unique rhythms of both cities – the maritime melancholy of Hull and the relentless pulse of London. The creative vision is to create a piece that feels both intimate and epic. The set design will use projection mapping to transform a simple stage space, shifting from the iconic Humber Bridge and Hull's old town to the busy streets of Shoreditch and the South Bank. We'll incorporate soundscapes recorded on location – seagulls and dock sounds from Hull, tube announcements and traffic from London – to build an aural collage. The performance will be designed for a small, versatile cast (3-5 performers) who can multi-role, ensuring it's achievable within a tight timeframe while maintaining high artistic quality. What makes this project unique is its genuine bi-city DNA. It's not just about London; it's about the dialogue between two very different English identities. The final piece will premiere in a small, alternative venue in East London, with a filmed version for online distribution, making it a standout portfolio piece for anyone involved in performing arts, event production, or content creation.

About this project

This project is a devised performance piece that follows the story of a character leaving the industrial landscapes of Hull for the bright lights of London. Using the performer's own experiences and interviews with locals from both cities, we'll create a raw, poetic, and visually striking cabaret. The show will weave together original spoken word, physical theatre sequences, and live or pre-recorded music, drawing on the unique rhythms of both cities – the maritime melancholy of Hull and the relentless pulse of London. The creative vision is to create a piece that feels both intimate and epic. The set design will use projection mapping to transform a simple stage space, shifting from the iconic Humber Bridge and Hull's old town to the busy streets of Shoreditch and the South Bank. We'll incorporate soundscapes recorded on location – seagulls and dock sounds from Hull, tube announcements and traffic from London – to build an aural collage. The performance will be designed for a small, versatile cast (3-5 performers) who can multi-role, ensuring it's achievable within a tight timeframe while maintaining high artistic quality. What makes this project unique is its genuine bi-city DNA. It's not just about London; it's about the dialogue between two very different English identities. The final piece will premiere in a small, alternative venue in East London, with a filmed version for online distribution, making it a standout portfolio piece for anyone involved in performing arts, event production, or content creation.

Project Details

Stream🎭 Performing Arts
GenreContemporary Cabaret & Physical Theatre
LocationLondon & Hull
Timeline4 weeks
Created2026-09-05T06:52:47.283136+00:00

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