Grow Festival 2025
Grow Festival is back for 2025!
A showcase of new and contemporary theatre, workshops, sharing and networking events - for local artists and audiences.
Be the first to see new performances, give feedback on work in development, take part in workshops and meet artists and creatives living locally.
Click on the film title below to be taken to the booking page.
Jorvik: Sharing: Tue 24 Jun, 7pm
£13.50
Running Time: 50 mins
Recommended Age: 16+
Content Warnings: References to alcohol, violence, war and death
Producer Drop In: Wed 25 Jun, Thu 03 & Thu 10 Jul
Free
Making theatre can be tough, at any stage of your career and sometimes you need a second opinion. Whether you are just wanting to introduce yourself and discuss your career aspirations, or you have an exciting new project that you would like producer support on, Hull Truck Theatre are offering free producer 1-to-1s for artists.
To arrange a drop-in session please contact admin@hulltruck.co.uk with your request.
How We Moved: Thu 26 Jun, 7pm
£10
Run Time: 50 mins
Grow Artist Network Meet Up: Fri 27 Jun, 11am
Free
The Grow artist meet up is an informal artist meet-up, facilitated by Hull Truck Theatre. Whatever stage you are at in your career, you’re invited to come together to have a space to connect with other artists in the city, build a community and support one another.
Please RSVP to let us know you're attending here: Grow Artist Network Meet Up.
Stop All the Clock: Wolfpack Theatre Sharing + Q&A: Sat 26 Jun, 7pm
£13.50
Sam and Alex are a modern couple. They lead fairly boring lives, have boring tastes and stick to the same domestic habits. Today is different. Today could be the last day of their lives, with the world on the brink of war.
Featuring the voice of BBC's Peter Levy as the radio announcer, this dark work of satire will give you pause to think... WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
We will be holding a Q&A with the writers and the cast immediately after the show at Hull Truck Theatre.
Running Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Recommended Age: 13 +
Content Warnings: Strong language
Demystifying the Programming Process: Wed 2 Jul, 2pm
Free
Join Hull Truck’s Producer/Programmer along with Programmers from the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Derby Theatre and Octagon Theatre Bolton for an hour long Zoom session to meet programmers, discuss the programming process for theatres and helpful tips to get work programmed.
Sign up to join this online event here: Demystifying the Programming Process.
After registering, you will be sent a zoom link prior to the session.
Story and Plot: Wed 2 Jul, 2.30pm
Free
Can We Be Friends? Rehearsed Reading: Fri 4 Jul, 7pm
Free
Orla is six and wants to meet her dad. Her mum, Rex, is buckling under the mental and financial pressure of single parenthood. Her best friend Pia’s life is perfect - from the outside. Belugas follows them all as they find family doesn’t have to look the way we’re told.
Running Time: 1 hr
Bonding: Mon 7 Jul, 7pm
£21
Cyril Blake’s sell out hit from the Edinburgh Fringe explores the myth, legend and legacy of Bond - and what it all means to guys trying to find their way through life and love. Stephen has always wanted to be James Bond. He's got a tux, a fancy watch and he shakes everything he drinks. But is this a good idea? Bond is a misogynist dinosaur, right? Journey through 60 years of Bond and 30 years of Stephen as we find out if he can fulfil his father's idea of masculinity without becoming toxic.
Running Time: 1 hour
Recommended Age: 12+
This Damp Won't Burn: Rehearsed Reading: Fri 4 Jul, 7pm
Free
Running Time: 2 hrs
Content Warnings: Debt, grief, racism