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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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
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 1:26 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-...
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
Applications for this role close tomorrow.
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
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 ⬇️
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.