Hull Truck Theatre & Pilot Theatre present
Mary and The Hyenas
Six microphones and one electrifying musical score.
Meet Mary and the Hyenas, six performers who step up to the mic to transport you through the life of British writer, philosopher, and feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft.
Be taken back in time and experience the astonishing life of a trail blazer and literary pioneer. A woman centuries ahead of her time: Raised in Beverley and known across the world!
Written by critically acclaimed Hull playwright Maureen Lennon (Guts! The Musical, Baby, He Loves You) and with original music by singer-songwriter Billy Nomates, this show promises a breathtaking theatrical experience where you’ll be belting out the anthems all the way home.
From her passionate advocacy for women's rights, to her involvement in the French Revolution, Mary and the Hyenas captures the spirit and resilience of a woman who dared to take a stand. This is a witty, laugh out loud and searing tribute to the courage and determination of Mary’s lifelong fight for equality and justice. A plight which was continued by her own trailblazing daughter, esteemed gothic novelist Mary Shelley.
Jam packed with music and words of defiance and empowerment, join the ensemble cast on a whirlwind journey through history, sweeping us up in the birth of feminism as told through the eyes of a petticoat wearing pioneer and her friends. Join Mary and The Hyenas as they rip up the rulebook and fight for their right to be heard!
“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.” – Mary Wollstonecraft
Fri 07 February - Sat 01 March
VenueStage 1, Hull Truck Theatre
Tickets£29.50 - £10
Concessions AvailableBuy Tickets
Six microphones and one electrifying musical score.
Meet Mary and the Hyenas, six performers who step up to the mic to transport you through the life of British writer, philosopher, and feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft.
Be taken back in time and experience the astonishing life of a trail blazer and literary pioneer. A woman centuries ahead of her time: Raised in Beverley and known across the world!
Written by critically acclaimed Hull playwright Maureen Lennon (Guts! The Musical, Baby, He Loves You) and with original music by singer-songwriter Billy Nomates, this show promises a breathtaking theatrical experience where you’ll be belting out the anthems all the way home.
From her passionate advocacy for women's rights, to her involvement in the French Revolution, Mary and the Hyenas captures the spirit and resilience of a woman who dared to take a stand. This is a witty, laugh out loud and searing tribute to the courage and determination of Mary’s lifelong fight for equality and justice. A plight which was continued by her own trailblazing daughter, esteemed gothic novelist Mary Shelley.
Jam packed with music and words of defiance and empowerment, join the ensemble cast on a whirlwind journey through history, sweeping us up in the birth of feminism as told through the eyes of a petticoat wearing pioneer and her friends. Join Mary and The Hyenas as they rip up the rulebook and fight for their right to be heard!
“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.” – Mary Wollstonecraft
Event Details
Pay What You Can: Fri 7 Feb 2025, 7.30pm (Limited to 6 tickets per customer so as many people as possible can access reduced rate tickets)
Offer: This show is part of our Drama Deal. Click here for more info about the offer.
Running Time: TBC
Both 10.15am shows are schools performances. General customers are more than welcome to also attend.
Mary and The Hyenas Audio Flyer
Baby Friendly - Fri 14 Feb 2025, 11am (For those with babies under 18 months) - for more info click here.
Audio Described - Wed 19 Feb 2025, 7.30pm (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) - Wed 19 Feb 2025, 6pm (places must be booked in advance with the Box Office or when prompted during the online booking process)
Relaxed - Sat 22 Feb 2025, 2pm (Show experience guide available closer to the show date)
BSL Interpreted - Tue 25 Feb 2025, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreter is Dave Wycherley.
Captioned (Open) - Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7.30pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre
For more information about what the above access shows include, please click here and scroll down the page.