There's set to be a full line-up of events includes a magical six-day show; a dance workshop; vintage songs; a fire show; a seasonal market; late night shopping and the opportunity to meet Santa himself!
The highlight of the event is “An Enchanted Story with Father Christmas and Friends” a fantastic hour of festive Christmas magic, storytelling and singing, with the chance to send your own Christmas wishes to the North Pole.
Families will experience an hour of Christmas fun with magic, jokes and songs, with Santa himself giving the gift of a book to each child in his special grotto.
The performances will take place over six dates between Saturday 10th December and Wednesday 21st December, at 66-68 Humber Street.
Other events in the Fruit Market’s Festive calendar include a Winter Edition of the popular Good Things Market, with over 40 independent traders selling a variety of handmade homeware, food, plants, art and giftware ideal for Christmas gifting.
The Fruit Market is also hosting a special “Countdown to Christmas” event on Friday 2nd December.
Taking place from 5.30pm to 8pm, entertainment will include a festive dance workshop with choreographer Holly Gibbs, a fire show performed by Ed Grimoldby, and a rendition from the All For One Choir. So there's definitely something for all the family!
And what's more, Fruit Market retailers will also be open until 8pm on December 2nd for early Christmas shopping.
With so many fun, festive events happening, there’s no better place to get into the spirit of Christmas than Gulls' famed Fruit Market.
Natalia Cleary, Fruit Market Events Co-ordinator, said: “We’re really thrilled to offer such a packed programme of events for families and visitors alike to enjoy at the Fruit Market during this Christmas period.
“We’ve got lots of special guests and performances from incredibly talented local artists and the Humber Street traders are coming together to create a very special atmosphere.
“Make sure that you visit the Fruit Market in the pre-Christmas run-up this year. Bring your family and friends and enjoy some fantastic festive fun.”
“An Enchanted Story” will kick off on Saturday 10th December, with three performances at 1pm, 3pm and 4.30pm.
Performances are then scheduled to happen on Sunday 11th, Saturday 17th, Sunday 18th, Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st December. Times are 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm and 4.30pm.
Backed by Hull-based regeneration specialist the Wykeland Group, which has led the transformation of the Fruit Market with housebuilder Beal Homes, the six-day show is a special collaboration between Redland Events, which brought the sold-out Santa Claus Experience to the Fruit Market last year and Hull-based freelance artist Anna Bean.
The festive event will feature unique set designs and artwork by the Anna Bean, who is famed for creating immersive theatrical experiences incorporating costumes, props and projected animations.
The highlight of the season is “An Enchanted Story with Father Christmas and Friends” a delightfully festive hour of Christmas magic, storytelling and singing, with the chance to send Christmas wishes to the North Pole
Daniel Sproats of Redland Events said: “We’re reall excited to be working with Anna Bean and the Fruit Market team on An Enchanted Story with Father Christmas and Friends.
“Just like last year, the event offers something more than a just a visit to a grotto. With songs, jokes and magic, it will give families the chance to get in the festive spirit and create memories that will last long after the Christmas period.”
Tickets are available via TicketSource here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/hull/humber-street-pop-up-space/an-enchanted-story-with-father-christmas-friends/e-ppymoz
The Good Things Market – Winter Edition will be held on Sunday 27th November on Queen Street, from 10.30pm to 4.30pm.
The market is free to enter, and is the perfect place to pick up some handmade, authentic Christmas gifts, treats and decorations.
The “Countdown to Christmas” event on Friday 2nd December will run from 5.30pm to 8pm. Activities include:
Festive Fruit Market Shindig with choreographer Holly Gibbs.
Performance from Kingston Swing.
Rendition from the All For One Choir.
Fire show created and performed by Ed Grimoldby, as seen in “Faustus”.
Live set from vintage songstress Ruth Getz.
Family entertainment.
Father Christmas appearance.
Retailers along Humber Street will be open until 8pm on the day for Christmas shopping.
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