The writer of a new play set in a well known alternative nightclub says she was inspired by her own experiences of partying there when she was younger.
Spiders, which has been written by Martha Godber, follows two teenagers as they navigate their friendship against the backdrop of Spiders Nightclub in Hull.
The production will open at Hull Truck Theatre on 28 January 2027 until 13 February.
Godber said: “Spiders Nightclub such an iconic place – I really don’t think there is anywhere else like it. I’ve had so many memorable nights there, and I really wanted to celebrate that through this piece of work.”
The club opened in 1979, and describes itself as “Hull’s original indie-vidual nightclub”.
It became widely known for serving pangalactic gargle blaster cocktails along with toasted crumpets and oven chips.
Godber said the play initially came about during lockdown, when she started to write down memories and experiences of nights out at the club.
She also admitted there was a “darker side” to the play.
“I don’t want to give too much away, but as much as it’s about the club, it’s primarily about the friendship between the girls”, she added.
Godber will also be starring in the show, playing the character of Meg.