Hilda & the Northern Powerhouse

A new @ace_national funded piece of theatre exploring contemporary debates through the story of Saxon Hilda and her role in the first referendum of Europe

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Tickets for our performance will be available on the door - hope to see you tomorrow at Grimsby Minster (6pm)!

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Jennifer, playing 'Jean', is an actor based in Sheffield. She has recently done a workshop production with Barrel Organ and an R &D show, 'Trumpet', with Vanitas Arts. She is looking forward to joining Hilda and Patience on their Northern journey.

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Ellis, playing 'Dan', has been performing since 2005; in both his local performing arts school and other local venues. On being part of this show, Ellis said “I’ve always been amazed by the talent it takes to evoke such important messages within a story".

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Denise, playing 'Linda', began acting in 2000, when she appeared in Roald Dahl's "The Witches" with the Birmingham Stage Company. Since then her performing career has flourished and includes radio, tv and film plus shows with local am/dram societies.

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Pearl has been an actor and a dancer for over 50 years and has appeared in films, musicals, plays and on television. When asked about this show, Pearl said: “I feel privileged to be part of this first showing of 'Hilda' and to be working alongside an amazing cast”.

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Soraya Hussain, playing 'Penny', has worked with a number of theatre companies, with credits including: ‘A Winter’s Tale’, ‘Rainbows over Alcatraz’, ‘The Vigil’, ‘The Accrington Pals’, ‘Immaculate’ and recently directing ‘Chalet Lines’.

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Patrick Pearson, playing 'Wilfred', began his musical theatre career at the age of 18 and has played leads in a number of shows, most notably in those by Sondheim. He will be re-enacting his roles with Hull Truck’s "Farewell My Lonely" in three community venues later this year.

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Tickets are still available either from the minster cafe or eventbrite. You can also message us to reserve some on the door. Only £8 to experience this new theatre work within the historic setting of Grimsby Minster.

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Introducing our cast! Rav Sanghera, who plays Caedmon. On being asked about the show, Rav commented how excited he is to be "Taking part in work like this….about things that affect us all.... Big issues, explored through big laughs and heart, in a big, beautiful minster."

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Captivating sermon from Oyin this morning!

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Rehearsals are underway - hope to see you on the 21st September for our performance at Grimsby Minster!

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Amazingly proud to promote this performance coming up next month - would be great to see you in Grimsby! Please retweet!

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**CASTING CALL**
The lead protagonist of this piece is Patience – a charismatic vicar and woman of colour who has her own journey to chart towards a Northern Powerhouse. See the poster for details, email us at [email protected]
#FindingPatience #castingcall #auditions

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Using movement to tell stories with Amy in such a beautiful space!

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Exploring Hilda with Camille, using theatre and storytelling

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Making prints using fossil @GrimsbyMinster with local Year 4 students! Connecting with local history using art!

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@TheLadyFuchsia Completely!! We want to hear from anyone who is interested in the project

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**CASTING CALL**
We are casting for Hilda & the Northern Powerhouse! Lots of fantastic roles for both professional actors and a community cast - check out the details in the photos and apply to [email protected] by 29th March
#castingcall #auditions

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Drop into @GrimsbyMinster at 2pm to take part in our community workshop! Free theatre, movement and visual art workshop for all ages and experiences!

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We're so excited for today's workshops! We're working with local school children this morning, then have a community group this afternoon and youth workshops in the evening - what a day!

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**CASTING CALL**
Deadline extended to 4th April!! @HullTruck @our_big_picture @GrimsbyMinster #castingcall #actors #theatre #auditions #newtheatre

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**CASTING CALL**
We are casting for Hilda & the Northern Powerhouse! Lots of fantastic roles for both professional actors and a community cast - check out the details in the photos and apply to [email protected] by 29th March
#castingcall #auditions