9th April 2008

Raise your glasses for the return of Hull Truck Theatre’s TWO!
Tuesday 6 – Saturday 24 May 2008

Pub-based comedy Two will be the toast of Hull when local audiences have their chance to see this play already enjoyed by thousands of people across the country. Hull Truck Theatre’s Two has been on tour since February, delighting audiences and wowing critics along the way. From May 6, the play will be back home on stage in Spring Street.

Jim Cartwright’s Two gives a sharply-observed glimpse into northern life – on both sides of the bar. Although Two features an array of 14 larger-than-life characters, they are all played by just two versatile actors, Rob Hudson and Julie Higginson, giving the action a quick-fire humour. At the heart of the story are the bickering landlord and landlady, who turn to their colourful clientele for company rather than each other. We meet slick-talking Lothario Moth, Mrs ‘I love big men’ Iger, and Fred and his wife Alice, who has not been the same since Elvis died.

Two is written by leading British playwright Jim Cartwright (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice) and won the Manchester Evening News Best New Play Award after it premiered in 1989. This 2008 version will be directed by Hull Truck’s Associate Director Nick Lane, who has established an impressive reputation as a talented director.

Wondering whether to spend a night in the pub or at the theatre? Why not do both by booking to see Two at Hull Truck Theatre!

Call Box Office 01482 323638 or book online today!

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Media enquiries to Alice Mooney: Tel 01482 325012 or email alice@hulltruck.co.uk

Notes for editors:
· There will be press tickets available to review Two on Tuesday May 6 (talk-back night). Anyone who would like to attend should confirm by emailing alice@hulltruck.co.uk
· There will be a post-show talk back with the director and cast on Tuesday May 6.
· There will be 2pm matinee performances of Two on Wednesday May 14 and Saturday May 24.
· Two has visited 47 venues across the country during the tour.
· Two is written by Jim Cartwright, whose previous work includes Road, Bed, Kiss The Sky and Hard Fruit.
· He also wrote The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, which was adapted for the 1998 film Little Voice starring Jane Horrocks and Michael Caine.
· Two is directed by Hull Truck’s associate director Nick Lane. Nick directed Hull Truck’s Christmas production, Blue Cross Xmas. He also wrote the children’s play, Little Red Riding Hood.
· Two stars Hull Truck regulars Rob Hudson and Julie Higginson. Rob was last seen at Truck in Wilde Boyz, while Julie was in the cast of John Godber’s last play Sold.