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
Our new show Isabelle costs £92,651 to make and our box office target is £14,932 💰 Here's how we've worked out how much to charge for tickets, in a new blog post by our Sarah.
How much do Isabelle tickets cost? — Middle Child
Senior producer Sarah Penney explains how we chose our ticket prices for Isabelle, the first show in our new theatre at 69 Humber Street.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
It's the news you've all been waiting for: tickets for the first show in our new theatre on Humber Street are now on-sale! Isabelle by Marc Graham runs from 15-31 May.
Isabelle by Marc Graham — Middle Child
A dark thriller about legacy and inheritance. A sideways look at Hull’s middle class. 15-31 May 2026.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
It's the news you've all been waiting for: tickets for the first show in our new theatre on Humber Street are now on-sale! Isabelle by Marc Graham runs from 15-31 May.
Isabelle by Marc Graham — Middle Child
A dark thriller about legacy and inheritance. A sideways look at Hull’s middle class. 15-31 May 2026.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
On our podcast this week: With Middle Child moving into new permanent premises, Audience Development Manager Jamie Potter tells Burnsy how this changes their game. Listen: curiosityhull.co.uk/curiositycas... or wherever you get your podcasts @hulllibraries.bsky.social @middlechildhull.bsky.social
Where Was The Fruit Market’s First Theatre Located? Hull Tour Guide Paul Schofield seeks out the spot where one of the city’s largest and shortest-lived theatres stood. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ycy287dy @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hulltourguide.bsky.social @middlechildhull.bsky.social
Cannot wait to see what @middlechildhull.bsky.social unearth with this super fun project!
Middle Child@middlechildhull.bsky.social · 6mo agoBig 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-...
looking to speak to freelancers in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors for a story - if that's you, drop me a message! #journorequest
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-...
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.
freshinkhull.co.uk
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
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...
Huge thank you to David Byrne and Ishy Din from the Royal Court for making the trip to Hull to meet local writers!
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.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
We are delighted for our friends @middlechildhull.bsky.social Excited to see what amazing things are in store. p.s. the place looks amazing!
Middle Child@middlechildhull.bsky.social · 9mo agoSomehow, 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-...
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-...
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.
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.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
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
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.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
Interesting in developing your writing skills? Have a HU postcode? Get involved - it's all free!
Middle Child@middlechildhull.bsky.social · 10mo agoApplications 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
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.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
This whole "building a theatre" thing is becoming real ⚡
"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.
artsprofessional.co.uk
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.
middlechildtheatre.co.uk
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...
An incredibly exciting future ahead for the @middlechildhull.bsky.social gang. Can’t wait to see it all unfold
Middle Child@middlechildhull.bsky.social · 11mo agoA 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...
