Hull Truck Theatre presents
The Borrowers
- Directed by Mark Babych
Discover a magical hidden world under the floorboards!
Arrietty Clock is an adventurous and spritely “Borrower”, secretly living under the floorboards of a country house in rural East Yorkshire with her family. This small, but perfectly formed family borrow from the humans above – furnishing their home and fuelling their appetites with their finds, but Arrietty longs for freedom and fresh air.
As Arrietty hits her teenage years, she begins to join her father, Pod, on special borrowing quests – much to the dismay of her mother. However, the Borrowers have one simple rule: to remain hidden from the “human-beans”, especially Mrs Driver, a bad-tempered housekeeper and Crampfurl, the rebellious gardener.
When an evacuee, a human boy from neighbouring Hull, arrives in the main house, Arrietty becomes curious… and starts making mistakes. This results in the family undertaking an epic journey into the unknown to find a new home.
Arrietty and her family will face many obstacles and dangers as they trek through a land of strange plants and huge creatures. Can they find somewhere they truly belong? What (and who) might they come up against along the way? And will Arrietty finally feel the warm sun on her face?
Set against a backdrop of Christmas in East Yorkshire during the 1940s Blitz, this enchanting family friendly production explores themes of adventure, friendship and the joy of love and togetherness.
A perfect alternative to pantomime during the festive season, magically captivating audiences of all ages.
The Borrowers is proudly sponsored by Hull Trains.
Fri 29 November - Sat 04 January
VenueStage 1, Hull Truck Theatre
Tickets£32 - £10
Concessions available on selected datesBuy Tickets
Discover a magical hidden world under the floorboards!
Arrietty Clock is an adventurous and spritely “Borrower”, secretly living under the floorboards of a country house in rural East Yorkshire with her family. This small, but perfectly formed family borrow from the humans above – furnishing their home and fuelling their appetites with their finds, but Arrietty longs for freedom and fresh air.
As Arrietty hits her teenage years, she begins to join her father, Pod, on special borrowing quests – much to the dismay of her mother. However, the Borrowers have one simple rule: to remain hidden from the “human-beans”, especially Mrs Driver, a bad-tempered housekeeper and Crampfurl, the rebellious gardener.
When an evacuee, a human boy from neighbouring Hull, arrives in the main house, Arrietty becomes curious… and starts making mistakes. This results in the family undertaking an epic journey into the unknown to find a new home.
Arrietty and her family will face many obstacles and dangers as they trek through a land of strange plants and huge creatures. Can they find somewhere they truly belong? What (and who) might they come up against along the way? And will Arrietty finally feel the warm sun on her face?
Set against a backdrop of Christmas in East Yorkshire during the 1940s Blitz, this enchanting family friendly production explores themes of adventure, friendship and the joy of love and togetherness.
A perfect alternative to pantomime during the festive season, magically captivating audiences of all ages.
The Borrowers is proudly sponsored by Hull Trains.
Event Details
Pay What You Can: Fri 29 Nov, 7pm (Limited to 6 tickets per customer so as many people as possible can access reduced rate tickets)
Recommended Age: 7+
Running Time: TBC - approx. 2 hours 20 mins (inc. a break)
All 10am, 10.15am and 1.30pm shows are schools performances. General customers are more than welcome to also attend.
Audio Flyer
Family & Friends Ticket: Book 4 tickets (any combination of child + standard tickets) before 29 Nov and pay £100 or less.*Combination must include at least 1 x standard adult ticket and 1 x child ticket.
Group Booking Offer: Groups 8+ receive 10% discount per ticket
Only one offer applies to each transaction.
Relaxed - Thur 5 Dec at 7pm, Tue 10 Dec at 10.15am and Sat 28 Dec, 2pm (Show experience guide available closer to the show date)
Baby Friendly - Fri 6 Dec, 11am (For those with babies under 18 months) - for more info click here.
BSL Interpreted -Sat 14 Dec at 2pm, Tue 17 Dec at 10.15am and 7pm (BSL flyer available soon)
Captioned (Open) - Wed 18 Dec, 7pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre
Audio Described - Thur 19 Dec at 7pm and Sat 4 Jan at 2pm (Audio Introduction Notes available closer to the show date)
Audio Describer Jill Quarmby
Touch Tour (for blind and visually impaired customers attending the Audio Described show) - Thur 19 Dec at 5.30pm and Sat 4 Jan at 12.30pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process)
For more information about what the above access shows include, please click here and scroll down the page.
Bea Glancy
Arrietty Clock
Marc Akinfolarin
Pod Clock
Deb Pugh
Homity Clock
Megan Leigh Mason
Mrs Driver
Rachael Garnett
Crampfurl
Ewan Ling
George
Angus Tikka
Musician Cover
Nell Baker
Actor Cover
Based on the novel by Mary Norton
Adapted by Charles Way
Directed by Mark Babych
Music by John Biddle
Associates
Liv Barr - Casting Director
Francesca Tennant and Gabriella Shimeld-Fenn - Casting Associates
Audiences who travel to and from the theatre via train to see The Borrowers - supported by Hull Trains, will be able to show their ticket on-site to purchase an ice-cream for just £1.
- Offer valid from 29 November 2024 - 4 January 2025
- Applicable to performances of The Borrowers only
- Offer redeemable at point of ice-cream purchase at the interval via a valid dated rail card. This could be either a single or return ticket for their journey on the day of the show
- Both electronic and printed rail tickets are valid on all services including Hull Trains, Northern Trains, TransPennine Express and LNER
- One person's rail ticket = One discounted ice-cream at £1 per unit (usually charged at £3)
- All flavours are included in the offer - subject to availability
- If you have already pre-purchased an ice-cream with your theatre ticket, please see our Box Office team before the show starts to arrange a refund/credit for the £2 (upon proof of the valid rail ticket)
Donate Now
With your help, we are offering free or heavily discounted tickets to young people who can’t afford to experience live theatre.
Last year you gave 1,000+ people the chance to enjoy our Christmas show at no cost. This year, help us spread the magic even further.
Even the smallest amount can make the biggest difference. By donating just £10, you can provide a free ticket for a local child who is facing financial hardship.
Please consider paying it forward and share the joy of live theatre this festive season.