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Middle Child
@middlechildhull.bsky.social
A new writing theatre company rooted in Hull. We bring people together for unforgettable experiences full of big ideas.

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Cannot wait to see what @middlechildhull.bsky.social unearth with this super fun project!
Big news! ⚡ We've been awarded a grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to explore Hull's lost theatre history, working with residents in Ings Road and creating a new show in 2027 about Humber Street's old Theatre Royal: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/middle-...
January 27, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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looking to speak to freelancers in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors for a story - if that's you, drop me a message! #journorequest
January 27, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Big news! ⚡ We've been awarded a grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to explore Hull's lost theatre history, working with residents in Ings Road and creating a new show in 2027 about Humber Street's old Theatre Royal: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/news/middle-...
January 27, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Revealed! The seven writers we've commissioned to write plays for this year's Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival.
Meet the writers for Fresh Ink 2026 — Fresh Ink
Meet the writers commissioned to create seven new plays for Fresh Ink 2026.
www.freshinkhull.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 12:16 PM
We all know what happens onstage at panto, but what about backstage? We invited photographer Jess Bennett to capture the chaos behind the scenes and the results are magic ✨ See the full gallery on our website: bit.ly/4pHQoJe
January 16, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Our 2025 panto, The Wizard of Oz, is underway at Social on Humber Street 🌪️ We run until 29 December, but all shows are now SOLD OUT! Check out more pics on our website: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/gallery...
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Huge thank you to David Byrne and Ishy Din from the Royal Court for making the trip to Hull to meet local writers!
December 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Tomorrow we welcome David Byrne and Ishy Din from the Royal Court to our space to meet local theatre makers, from 1-2pm. We still have a few spaces available, if you would like to join us. Find out more ⬇️
The Royal Court at Middle Child — Middle Child
Meet Royal Court artistic director David Byrne and associate playwright Ishy Din as they visit Middle Child on 10 December.
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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We are delighted for our friends @middlechildhull.bsky.social Excited to see what amazing things are in store. p.s. the place looks amazing!
Somehow, we have our own theatre taking shape at 69 Humber Street 🤯 Read more in the latest update from artistic director Paul: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/look-a-...
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Somehow, we have our own theatre taking shape at 69 Humber Street 🤯 Read more in the latest update from artistic director Paul: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/look-a-...
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Applications for this role close tomorrow.
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 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Next month we're delighted to host Royal Court artistic director David Byrne and associate playwright Ishy Din in a meet and greet for Hull theatre makers. Find out more and book your place ⬇️
The Royal Court at Middle Child — Middle Child
Meet Royal Court artistic director David Byrne and associate playwright Ishy Din as they visit Middle Child on 10 December.
www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 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.
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
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
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
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
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Interesting in developing your writing skills? Have a HU postcode?

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
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
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
This whole "building a theatre" thing is becoming real ⚡
October 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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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...
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
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
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
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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
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