Middle Child
@middlechildhull.bsky.social
A new writing theatre company rooted in Hull. We bring people together for unforgettable experiences full of big ideas.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
We are looking for a heritage engagement producer to work with us for 18-months on a project exploring the forgotten history of theatre in Hull. There's just one week left to apply.
Vacancy: Heritage Engagement Producer — Middle Child
Middle Child is looking for an experienced engagement producer to work on an 18-month long heritage project about the lost history of theatre in Hull.
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We are looking for a heritage engagement producer to work with us for 18-months on a project exploring the forgotten history of theatre in Hull. There's just one week left to apply.
Class Acts is a new programme for working class people in Hull and East Yorkshire who want to explore politics, class and community through theatre, feat. a book club and writing workshops with leading playwrights. Apply now: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/class-acts
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Class Acts is a new programme for working class people in Hull and East Yorkshire who want to explore politics, class and community through theatre, feat. a book club and writing workshops with leading playwrights. Apply now: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/class-acts
No Dress Code is a new programme coming in 2026, supported by the I Am Fund, to improve access to theatre for young people in Hull. Applications are now open for our short, intensive intro to playwriting course with Lydia Marchant: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/no-dress-code
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
No Dress Code is a new programme coming in 2026, supported by the I Am Fund, to improve access to theatre for young people in Hull. Applications are now open for our short, intensive intro to playwriting course with Lydia Marchant: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/no-dress-code
Vacancy ⚡ We are looking for an experienced heritage engagement producer to work on an 18-month long heritage project about the lost history of theatre in Hull.
Vacancy: Heritage Engagement Producer — Middle Child
Middle Child is looking for an experienced engagement producer to work on an 18-month long heritage project about the lost history of theatre in Hull.
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Vacancy ⚡ We are looking for an experienced heritage engagement producer to work on an 18-month long heritage project about the lost history of theatre in Hull.
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Interesting in developing your writing skills? Have a HU postcode?
Get involved - it's all free!
Get involved - it's all free!
Applications are now open for not one, not two, but THREE writers' groups in 2026. All are free to participate in and open to any resident with a HU postcode: bit.ly/3WMiIxL
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Interesting in developing your writing skills? Have a HU postcode?
Get involved - it's all free!
Get involved - it's all free!
Applications are now open for not one, not two, but THREE writers' groups in 2026. All are free to participate in and open to any resident with a HU postcode: bit.ly/3WMiIxL
October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Applications are now open for not one, not two, but THREE writers' groups in 2026. All are free to participate in and open to any resident with a HU postcode: bit.ly/3WMiIxL
New blog ⚡ What's the difference between professional and community theatre? Read our Q&A featuring local legends, Hessle Theatre Company.
What’s the difference between professional and community theatre? — Middle Child
How do we rehearse? How are we funded? How are shows cast? Learn more about the differences in this Q&A with Hessle Theatre Company.
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
New blog ⚡ What's the difference between professional and community theatre? Read our Q&A featuring local legends, Hessle Theatre Company.
This whole "building a theatre" thing is becoming real ⚡
October 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This whole "building a theatre" thing is becoming real ⚡
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"When R&Ds become about proving rather than exploring, the room for risk shrinks."
A wonderful piece from @middlechildhull.bsky.social's Matthew May in @artsprofessional.co.uk on using R&Ds to play, to experiment and to discover! 🎭📰
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
A wonderful piece from @middlechildhull.bsky.social's Matthew May in @artsprofessional.co.uk on using R&Ds to play, to experiment and to discover! 🎭📰
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
R&D is about questions, not answers - Arts Professional
Ideally, research and development should be a space to play, to experiment and to discover, writes Matthew May of Middle Child theatre company. But that ideal is shifting to more risk-averse practice.
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"When R&Ds become about proving rather than exploring, the room for risk shrinks."
A wonderful piece from @middlechildhull.bsky.social's Matthew May in @artsprofessional.co.uk on using R&Ds to play, to experiment and to discover! 🎭📰
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
A wonderful piece from @middlechildhull.bsky.social's Matthew May in @artsprofessional.co.uk on using R&Ds to play, to experiment and to discover! 🎭📰
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea...
We are looking to cast three roles in our 2026 production of Isabelle by Marc Graham, the first show in our new theatre space in Hull. Find out more: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/casting...
Casting call: Isabelle — Middle Child
Middle Child are looking to cast three roles in our forthcoming production of Isabelle by Marc Graham.
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We are looking to cast three roles in our 2026 production of Isabelle by Marc Graham, the first show in our new theatre space in Hull. Find out more: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/casting...
Work with us! ⚡ We are looking for a lighting designer, sound designer and stage manager to join the team on the first show in our new space: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/call-ou...
September 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Work with us! ⚡ We are looking for a lighting designer, sound designer and stage manager to join the team on the first show in our new space: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/call-ou...
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An incredibly exciting future ahead for the @middlechildhull.bsky.social gang. Can’t wait to see it all unfold
A new theatre for Hull ⚡ Read our latest update on what's happening in our new space on Humber Street and our ambition to make it the most influential new writing theatre outside of London: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/new-the...
September 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
An incredibly exciting future ahead for the @middlechildhull.bsky.social gang. Can’t wait to see it all unfold
Last week we asked our audience to take a quick survey about ticket pricing in our new space - the results are in! 📊
Your ticket survey responses — Middle Child
Audience development manager, Jamie Potter, shares the results of our recent ticket survey as we prepare to open a new theatre on Humber Street.
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Last week we asked our audience to take a quick survey about ticket pricing in our new space - the results are in! 📊
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Hull-based Middle Child has unveiled plans for its first permanent venue, vowing it will become the "most influential new writing theatre outside of London".
Read more in The Stage 👇
Read more in The Stage 👇
Middle Child unveils new theatre inspired by Bush and New Diorama
Hull-based Middle Child has unveiled plans for its first permanent venue, vowing it will become the ‘most influential new writing theatre outside of London’
www.thestage.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Hull-based Middle Child has unveiled plans for its first permanent venue, vowing it will become the "most influential new writing theatre outside of London".
Read more in The Stage 👇
Read more in The Stage 👇
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A new theatre for Hull ⚡ Read our latest update on what's happening in our new space on Humber Street and our ambition to make it the most influential new writing theatre outside of London: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/new-the...
September 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A new theatre for Hull ⚡ Read our latest update on what's happening in our new space on Humber Street and our ambition to make it the most influential new writing theatre outside of London: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/new-the...
People of Hull and nearby! After sharing our exciting news about a new space on Humber Street, now we'd like to hear from you about ticket prices, if you have a minute spare? forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
September 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
People of Hull and nearby! After sharing our exciting news about a new space on Humber Street, now we'd like to hear from you about ticket prices, if you have a minute spare? forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
A new theatre for Hull ⚡ Read our latest update on what's happening in our new space on Humber Street and our ambition to make it the most influential new writing theatre outside of London: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/new-the...
September 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A new theatre for Hull ⚡ Read our latest update on what's happening in our new space on Humber Street and our ambition to make it the most influential new writing theatre outside of London: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/new-the...
⏰ Less than 24 hours to go before applications close for Fresh Ink 2026.
Two days left to apply ⏳ Seven paid writing commissions up for grabs for writers to share work at next year's edition of Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival: freshinkhull.co.uk/apply
September 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
⏰ Less than 24 hours to go before applications close for Fresh Ink 2026.
Two days left to apply ⏳ Seven paid writing commissions up for grabs for writers to share work at next year's edition of Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival: freshinkhull.co.uk/apply
September 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Two days left to apply ⏳ Seven paid writing commissions up for grabs for writers to share work at next year's edition of Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival: freshinkhull.co.uk/apply
Applications close one week today ⏳
New! ⚡ Applications are now open for seven paid commissions at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2026, for any writer with a meaningful connection to Hull: freshinkhull.co.uk/apply
September 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Applications close one week today ⏳
There is one month left to apply for a paid commission at next year's edition of Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival. Open to any writer aged 18 and above with a meaningful connection to Hull.
Apply for Fresh Ink 2026 — Fresh Ink
More information about the different writing commissions available at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival.
www.freshinkhull.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
There is one month left to apply for a paid commission at next year's edition of Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival. Open to any writer aged 18 and above with a meaningful connection to Hull.
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Kobby Taylor brings his autobiographical gig theatre show The Torch to Freedom Festival later this month, but eight years ago he never saw himself as a theatre guy. Until he saw a certain show called All We Ever Wanted Was Everything... www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/bet-on-...
Bet on yourself — Middle Child
Ahead of his show The Torch at Freedom Festival later this month, Kobby Taylor reflects on his journey into making theatre with Middle Child
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Kobby Taylor brings his autobiographical gig theatre show The Torch to Freedom Festival later this month, but eight years ago he never saw himself as a theatre guy. Until he saw a certain show called All We Ever Wanted Was Everything... www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/bet-on-...
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📢 Applications to be an Arts Emergency mentor in 2026, are now open!
We need professional creatives to meet a bright, ambitious young person for 1 hr/month to share experience and be that VITAL first connection into industry.
Sign up today 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
We need professional creatives to meet a bright, ambitious young person for 1 hr/month to share experience and be that VITAL first connection into industry.
Sign up today 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
August 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
📢 Applications to be an Arts Emergency mentor in 2026, are now open!
We need professional creatives to meet a bright, ambitious young person for 1 hr/month to share experience and be that VITAL first connection into industry.
Sign up today 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
We need professional creatives to meet a bright, ambitious young person for 1 hr/month to share experience and be that VITAL first connection into industry.
Sign up today 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...
Kobby Taylor brings his autobiographical gig theatre show The Torch to Freedom Festival later this month, but eight years ago he never saw himself as a theatre guy. Until he saw a certain show called All We Ever Wanted Was Everything... www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/bet-on-...
Bet on yourself — Middle Child
Ahead of his show The Torch at Freedom Festival later this month, Kobby Taylor reflects on his journey into making theatre with Middle Child
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Kobby Taylor brings his autobiographical gig theatre show The Torch to Freedom Festival later this month, but eight years ago he never saw himself as a theatre guy. Until he saw a certain show called All We Ever Wanted Was Everything... www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/bet-on-...
Writing a play in Hull and looking for feedback on your latest draft? Our literary manager Matt is again offering free dramaturgy support: bit.ly/3wFIdod
August 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Writing a play in Hull and looking for feedback on your latest draft? Our literary manager Matt is again offering free dramaturgy support: bit.ly/3wFIdod