Taste of Freedom
Posted on August 18, 2011
Thursday 1 September 2011
Freedom 2011 @ City Hall
Comedy & Cabaret
A selection of the very best acts appearing at Freedom 2011
Freedom @ Hull City Hall supported by
Special Guest host Charlie Baker - After 
tapping his way to victory on Lets Dance for Comic Relief and losing his head in Doctor Who, comedian Charlie Baker is a one man entertainment machine and hosts a taster evening of the very best of Freedom 2011.
A stunning evening of entertainment featuring:
Camille O’Sullivan – Singer, actress, award-winning 
architect, painter, TV panelist… multi-award-winning Irish/French chanteuse Camille O’Sullivan is one of Ireland’s most unique artists. With five star sell out seasons in London, New York, Sydney Opera House and Edinburgh, this charismatically unique performer presents the work of Nick Cave, Jacques Brel, David Bowie, Tom Waits and many others in her very own distinctively fascinating style. www.camilleosullivan.com
‘A major star’ ***** – Scotsman
‘She treats every song as an intense emotional journey, hypnotic’ – Independent
Camille O’Sullivan performs her full Freedom 2011 show at Hull Truck on Friday 2 September & Saturday 3 September @ 7.45pm. Tickets availablefrom or 01482 323 638.
Frisky & Mannish – It would appear to be something of 
a challenge to describe with precision what it is that Frisky & Mannish do. If pressed, they would say, it’s popmusicy-seriocomic-mashparodic-stereophonic-LOUD-vaudevillian-sketchcabaret-throwbackcurrent-oldfangled-newfashioned-bapsbotty-infotainment… Or, to be succinct, they tit around with pop songs. You will blates love it.
Frisky and Mannish is the cabaret comedy creation of Laura Corcoran and Matthew Jones. Since bursting onto the scene in 2008, they have become a “global phenomenon” (Times), performing in London’s West End, New York, Berlin, Melbourne, New Zealand, Adelaide, Singapore, Perth, and at the Sydney Opera House. They recently performed live on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Scott Mills, after being discovered by producers. The subsequent buzz has cemented their reputation as one of the most sought-after acts on the circuit.
www.friskyandmannish.co.uk
“Unerringly sharp and upbeat from start to finish, this is a gold-star masterclass in the mechanics and semantics of pop.” **** Mail on Sunday
“The most fun you can have on the Fringe without chemicals… There ain’t no party like an F&M party!” ***** Chortle
“Such glittering panache… the atmosphere is more redolent of a flashy turn by Lady Gaga than your average comedy club night.” Telegraph
Frisky & Mannish also star in Freedom to Laugh at Hull City Hall on Friday 2 September @ 8pm.
The Hull Freedom Chorus – Hull Freedom Chorus is a 
massed choir formed in June this year for the Freedom Festival 2011. The Freedom Chorus is a diverse group of people from the Hull area united by a love of singing. Some members are in existing choirs, some have never sung as part of a group before, and they are united together here to perform for the first time. The group is led by inspiring musical leader Em Whitfield Brooks, and will sing a varied programme of songs from Beethoven to Queen and others from different cultures, all of which express Freedom in some way.
Hull Freedom Chorus will be making surprise appearances throughout the city centre during Freedom 2011, keep your eyes (and ears) peeled.
Jess Gardham Band are a York based four piece band 
playing original material. The line up comprises Jess Gardham- vocals and guitar, Emma Whitehead- Drums, Michaela Winship- Bass guitar and Charlie Daykin- Keyboard. Their music has been described as “funky acoustic soul with a feelgood vibe” The band have performed at many festivals and venues including Beverley Folk And Acoustic Roots Festival, Galtres festival and Manchester academy and have supported a number of Internationally known musicians including David McAlmont.
The band will be releasing their debut E.P on June 17th 2011 and will be touring throughout the UK, Holland and Germany. With several major festivals already booked this year The Jess Gardham Band are definately a Band to watch out for.www.jessgardham.co.uk
Jess Gardham also appears at FRUITspace, Humber Street as part of Freedom 2011. Visit www.fruitspace.co.uk for details.
Thursday 1 September 2011
7.30pm – 9.30pm (Doors 7pm)
Tickets £10.00 / £6.00
Age Range – 14+
