The youngest of three children, Deborah Bonham grew up in a musical family, where all siblings had an amazing introduction to music. Deborah’s Mom and Dad were music lovers, regularly playing the music of Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller. They were also fans of renowned trumpeters Harry James and Louis Armstrong and vocalists Mahalia Jackson, […]
Polly Paulusma heads to Wrecking Ball Arts Centre as part of her Autumn 2022 tour. Polly Paulusma follows up her critically-acclaimed 2021 album Invisible Music with The Pivot On Which The World Turns (Wild Sound/OLI 2022), affectionately shortened to Pivot. The album marks a return to her singular brand of insightful songs that, in their subject […]
The regular Spoken Word Open Mic Afternoon presented by Wotlarx, which takes place at Wrecking Ball Arts Centre on the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. Take part, or just grab a coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy! It's free! Proceeds go to EMMAUS - supporting Hull's homeless. Enquiries 07517 874632.
Days after Andrew ends his seven-year relationship with college sweetheart, Jake, he is messaged out of the blue by a former 'friend'. This unwelcome advance triggers an emotional spiral as Andrew recounts his unstable first steps into the world of gay sex and queer identity; all under the increasingly imposing guidance of Kevin, a teacher […]
LYR + support: Vicky Foster & The Broken Orchestra. LYR is a band comprised of author and current British poet laureate Simon Armitage, singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multi-instrumentalist & producer Patrick Pearson. …the discovery of a filthy word on a Post-it note triggers an-out-of-body romantic reunion; the names of expensive artisan paints as markers of […]
The UK'S only Devo tribute is heading to Wrecking Ball Arts Centre. Greetings to spuds and mutants. We are not DEVO, but we are We Are Not DEVO! Yes! Performing choice cuts of gonzo mutato classics from throughout the career of Akron, OHIO’s finest sons; a labour of love and sincerity bringing the message of […]
Join us at Wrecking Ball Arts centre for an evening with David Hodge, author of The Boy Who Sat By the Window: The Story of the Queen of Soho. David will read from his memoir and be in conversation with Dave Windass. "Enjoy this story. I already jumped to the parts about me." - Boy […]
Kevin Armstrong is the guitarist you may never have heard of but have most certainly heard. He has had a stellar journey since the early 1980s as sideman for David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Morrissey, Sinéad O’Connor, Prefab Sprout, Thomas Dolby and host of others. He has played with a huge range of stars from Roy […]
Letz Zep are rated as The Most Popular and Top Rated, Led Zeppelin tribute act in the UK today, by the authoritative Ticketmaster organisation, and at Wrecking Ball Arts Centre they will play an acoustic set. Letz Zep are critically acclaimed as the leading tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin, and Baby they ain't […]
STRAIGHTEN OUT are the world’s premier Stranglers tribute band with an extensive set-list that spans two solid hours as they re-create the 'early years' sound of The Stranglers, complete with a Hammond organ and Minimoog synth; the same models used by Mr. Greenfield himself, back in the day! The growling bass sound and the quirky […]
The Wrecking Ball Book club takes place on the last Monday of every month at 1pm in the Wrecking Ball Cafe. Chat to other literature lovers in our cosy cafe where we offer a variety of drinks and food! For October, the theme is Halloween, so any books related to the theme are welcome. Join […]
The regular Spoken Word Open Mic Afternoon presented by Wotlarx, which takes place at Wrecking Ball Arts Centre on the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. Take part, or just grab a coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy! It's free! Proceeds go to EMMAUS - supporting Hull's homeless. Enquiries 07517 874632.
JOY RUMMAGE is a playtime, a time to connect, an improvisation of puppets and musicians, including... a snail courtship, a handstand dance, a giant hairy egg… and much more. Watch, relax, (bar available) or join in... try out a puppet, or bring an instrument... With Liz Dorton and friends. This is a free, ticketed event. […]
With worldwide hits such as "Digging Your Scene" and "It Doesn't Have To Be This Way", The Blow Monkeys blazed an iconic trail across the 1980's. In a career spanning more than 30 years The Blow Monkeys have carved out a unique place in "pop" history. They are on an evolutionary path that shows no […]