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This magical video teases the spectacular The Witching Hour coming to East Park on Friday.

As dusk falls over the park in east Hull each night from May 3 until May 5, visitors will step into "The Witching Hour".

It is set to be staged under cover of darkness and will include live music and large-scale theatrics moving in and around the audience.

The Witching Hour, Absolutely Cultured’s spring production in partnership with Wirral Borough of Culture 2019, will also be coming to Birkenhead Park in Wirral - which is Liverpool City-Region's borough of culture in 2019 - from 17 May until May 19.

Watch the video teaser above.

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The event is set to inspire imagination and celebrate local tales, memories and folklore, exploring stories of local wise women, magical mythical characters and childhood memories from these two places on opposite sides of the country.

It will "immerse" audiences in a unique and shared experience, weaving a story between the two locations.

Building on Hull 2017’s successful Land of Green Ginger project, this "large-scale", outdoor, immersive performance by renowned theatre company Periplum has invited residents from each location to share their stories, memories and urban myths.

(Image: Absolutely Cultured)

Although the main story of The Witching Hour remains the same in both locations, the performances will resonate directly with the two communities through the inclusion of local tales that will be woven into the narrative.

As audiences enter, they will be "spellbound" by spinning tales of alchemy and legend from the two parks.

Featuring live performance, a specially commissioned soundtrack, pyrotechnics and promenading action taking place in and around the audience, The Witching Hour explores local legend and folklore from East Park in Hull and Birkenhead Park in Wirral.

Katy Fuller, chief executive and creative director of Absolutely Cultured, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming people to the curious and magical world of The Witching Hour and telling these stories that have come directly from the communities themselves.

(Image: Tom Arran)

“As the sun sets and anticipation rises, a little bit of magic will take visitors on a special journey. Is there more to those tricks of the light, shadows and fleeting images glimpsed from the corner of your eye when the witching hour of dusk is upon us!

"Building on the learning from Land of Green Ginger, we wanted The Witching Hour to create something magical for this community, giving them a unique and unforgettable experience.

(Image: Tom Arran)

“The Witching Hour is about two amazing locations, using culture to inspire imagination and connect people and communities. We’ve seen first-hand what can happen when this is done, and the results are something spectacular.”

The Witching Hour is free and no booking is required. Performances will begin at 9.30pm and last approximately one hour.

The Witching Hour received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £100,000 to help deliver the project. The project will capture the stories and legends passed on through generations in two areas of the country.

To view FAQs about the event, click here.

Last month 500 people living around Wath Grove, in east Hull, were given a glimpse into what is to come. Click here to see what happened.

Watch: The spooky 7 Alleys Spectacle in East Park in 2017

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