Event combines theatre, interactive gameplay and live performance
The Night of The Werewolves Live is coming to Hull’s Fruit Market for a run of shows(Image: supplied image)
Hull-based theatre company Silent Uproar has announced the return of The Night of The Werewolves Live, after a previously sold-out debut dining experience in which audiences try to uncover who among their fellow diners is secretly a bloodthirsty werewolf.
Confirming a host of monthly shows, running from Friday, May 22 through to January 2027, the news arrives with details of a partnership with leading property developer Wykeland. Set in a cursed 16th-century village where werewolves conceal themselves among the innocent, The Night of the Werewolves Live combines theatre, interactive gameplay, and live performance in a laugh-out-loud theatrical experience unlike any other.
Inspired by the BBC ’s The Traitors and games such as Werewolves and Mafia, audiences must collaborate, or deceive one another, to expose the werewolves before they claim their next victim. Each performance is distinct, shaped entirely by the choices and alliances of its audience.
Featuring writing by critically acclaimed playwright Olivia Hirst, whose sharp and distinctive voice gives the show its wit and menace in equal measure, the production is directed by Alex Mitchell, with the show brought vividly to life through the detailed realist visual design of Ian Hinley. Crafting the show’s sonic landscape is producer and composer Eddi Pickard, whose work spans international stages and productions.
Speaking on the return of The Night of the Werewolves Live and Silent Uproar’s partnership with Wykeland, the theatre company’s artistic director and CEO Alex Mitchell, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Wykeland to bring The Night of the Werewolves to the Fruit Market. It’s something we’ve never been able to do before, offering our communities a regular performance for the rest of the year alongside our other productions.
READ MORE: New look for much-loved family attraction in Hull
“We work at Silent Uproar as a theatre company without walls, a touring company that operates without a building or space, and we are truly appreciative to have this little home to showcase Olivia Hirst’s words, Ian Hinley’s beautiful design, and Eddi Pickard’s great sound design for the rest of the year.
“As a company rooted in queer storytelling and creating welcoming, inclusive spaces, we feel very lucky to be able to take up space on Humber Street across 2026, and we can’t wait for audiences to gather, play, and connect in the heart of the Fruit Market.” The programme will be hosted at Wykeland’s SPACE pop-up venue, in Pier Street.
It marks a significant development for the production and the independent theatre company, transitioning from a single sell-out run in 2024 to an established, recurring programme at the centre of Hull’s cultural offer.
Natalia Blogg, culture and events manager at Wykeland, said: “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Silent Uproar in order to bring Werewolves to the Fruit Market over the coming months. The uniqueness of this immersive production along with providing an entertaining experience for both families and adults, aligns perfectly with what we aim to offer here in the Fruit Market.
“We hope that audiences will enjoy visiting our fabulous independent eateries, bars, shops and more, when they visit the Fruit Market for the show. We also hope Werewolves will appeal to group bookers, as it’s such a uniquely fun experience to have as a group.”
The Night of the Werewolves Live will run on varying dates throughout the year, with most being for audiences aged 18 and over but with a selection of family-friendly dates, suitable for younger audiences.
All shows are available to book now. Tickets can be purchased via Hull Truck Theatre website