SOME famous figures from Hull's recent past will come alive next weekend when performers and their puppets take to the streets of the city centre.
Described as a cross between Little Britain and Jackanory, Quick Histories of Hull will take residents and visitors down memory lane – the fun way.
Performances are by The Hull Comedy Collective, artists who came together after last November's suc
cessful Comedy Festival.
Member Andrew Hampel said: "Myself and creative partner Sean Wilson have always had a great love of our home town of Hull and its famous sons and daughters. People just don't realise the richness and number of the pioneers the city has to be proud of.
"When we where approached by the Hull Alive organisers we thought this would be an excellent opportunity to remind the people of Hull about its heritage in a fun and accessible way."
The pair will be joined by Edinburgh fringe regular and local comedian Andy Train using puppets and stories to weave modern analogies in with local heroes like guitarist Mick Ronson, rugby player Clive Sullivan and Music Hall star Arthur Lucan whose best known character was Old Mother Riley and who died at the city's Tivoli Theatre in 1954.
Mr Hampel added: "Bringing in the modern elements helps make people understand the stories of these amazing people, and hopefully encourages people to go and find out more about them."
Quick Histories can be seen at various sites in the city centre on Saturday between 11am and 3pm.
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