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Middle Child
@middlechildhull.bsky.social
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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!
middlechildhull.bsky.social Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social · 11d
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-...
A group of residents, Ings Library staff and Middle Child's heritage engagement producer Beth Murrell stand in front of a brick wall with a street sign that says Adelphi Close on it. In the background are a row of houses.
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
middlechildhull.bsky.social
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-...
A group of residents, Ings Library staff and Middle Child's heritage engagement producer Beth Murrell stand in front of a brick wall with a street sign that says Adelphi Close on it. In the background are a row of houses.
January 27, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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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
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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
A black and white photo of an actor backstage dressed as Scarecrow. A black and white photo of backstage at panto. Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz is filling her flask from a kettle. In the background, the Dame enters having removed her wig. A black and white photo of an actor backstage applying Cowardly Lion make-up in a mirror. A black and white photo of an actor backstage dressed in a furry onesie with a large dog tag around their neck that says Toto on it.
January 16, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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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...
The cast of Wizard of Oz doing a bizarre dance on stage, in blue and pink light. Dorothy is in the centre, arms a loft as if in a trance, her left leg stuck up behind her.
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Huge thank you to David Byrne and Ishy Din from the Royal Court for making the trip to Hull to meet local writers!
David Byrne and Ishy Din standing outside Middle Child's theatre on Humber Street in Hull
December 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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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!
middlechildhull.bsky.social Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social · Nov 20
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-...
A collage of red theatre seats inside a small studio space at the top, with library shelves full of plays below. Text says "Look! A bannister"
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
middlechildhull.bsky.social
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-...
A collage of red theatre seats inside a small studio space at the top, with library shelves full of plays below. Text says "Look! A bannister"
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Applications for this role close tomorrow.
middlechildhull.bsky.social Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social · Nov 7
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
middlechildhull.bsky.social
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
middlechildhull.bsky.social
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
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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
A group of people writing in notebooks with text that says Class Acts: a new reading group and series of writing workshops for working class writers.
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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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
A young person writing on an ipad. Text says No Dress Code: A new introduction to playwriting course for 16-25 year olds, with Lydia Marchant.
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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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!
middlechildhull.bsky.social Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social · Oct 16
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
An actor reading from a red script into a microphone. Text says "Free Middle Child playwriting groups in 2026" Tom Wells leads a workshop at Fresh Ink 2025. Text says: "Middle Child Writers' Group: Our annual introduction to playwriting course, with Tom Wells" A group of writers busy with their heads down in a workshop. Text says: "Class Acts: A new reading group and series of writing workshops for working class writers" A young person writing on a tablet in a writing workshop. Text says: "No Dress Code: A new introduction to playwriting course for 16-25 year olds, with Lydia Marchant."
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
middlechildhull.bsky.social
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
An actor reading from a red script into a microphone. Text says "Free Middle Child playwriting groups in 2026" Tom Wells leads a workshop at Fresh Ink 2025. Text says: "Middle Child Writers' Group: Our annual introduction to playwriting course, with Tom Wells" A group of writers busy with their heads down in a workshop. Text says: "Class Acts: A new reading group and series of writing workshops for working class writers" A young person writing on a tablet in a writing workshop. Text says: "No Dress Code: A new introduction to playwriting course for 16-25 year olds, with Lydia Marchant."
October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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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
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This whole "building a theatre" thing is becoming real ⚡
The front of Middle Child's space at 69 Humber Street. A brick former warehouse with large open glass bifold doors at the front and a black sign running the width of the building, with a new sign featuring the Middle Child logo and website address.
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
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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
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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...
Work with us. We're looking for: stage manager, lighting designer, sound designer. Isabelle by Marc Graham, April-May 2026
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
middlechildhull.bsky.social Middle Child @middlechildhull.bsky.social · Sep 16
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...
Collage of plans for a proposed new studio theatre alongside a photo of the outside of 69 Humber Street, with text that says "A new theatre on Humber Street"
September 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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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