Middle Child

A new writing theatre company rooted in Hull. We bring people together for unforgettable experiences.

THEATRE THAT MAKES A NOISE

We are a Hull-based company creating gig theatre that brings people together for a good night out with big ideas. We tell untold stories which capture the electrifying moment when the beat drops, mixing original live music with bold new writing. Our events are live and loud, making sense of the modern world. We are committed to breaking down barriers and ensuring that t

heatre is affordable and accessible for all. We will set fire to your expectations of what a night at the theatre can be. Our artist development programme, Reverb, ensures that artists in Hull are given top-class development opportunities across disciplines, without having to leave the city. We are an Arts Council England national portfolio organisation and an associate company of Paines Plough, supported by Absolutely Cultured.

03/09/2026

Kelly Jones. Working-class le***an scribe. See her short play Legoland in our studio theatre at 69 Humber Street from 2-4 October.

02/09/2026

Lydia Marchant. Hull writer extraordinaire. See her short play Kicks in our studio theatre at 69 Humber Street from 25-27 September.

01/09/2026

Zia Ahmed. Poet and playwright. See his short play The Water in our studio theatre at 69 Humber Street from 18-20 September.

31/08/2026

Tom Wells. Local legend. See his short play Um in our studio theatre at 69 Humber Street from 11-13 September.

27/08/2026

Applications for one of seven paid playwriting commissions at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2027 close tomorrow, at midday. Visit freshinkhull.co.uk for more info on how to apply.

26/08/2026

Applications for Fresh Ink 2027 are coming in thick and fast! Just two days left to send us yours.

25/08/2026

Are you a writer with a meaningful connection to Hull? There are now just three days left to apply for one of seven paid commissions, to be performed at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2027.

24/08/2026

Free ⚡ Paul Schofield returns to Ings Library for another East Hull history talk. Find out what nine streets on the Ings estate have to do with some of London's best known theatres, alongside the history of the Theatre Royal, ahead of Middle Child's 2027 show, Let It Burn.

We have coffee and pastries and it's free to attend, so come spend your breakfast with us from 10-11am at Ings Library, on Wednesday 23 September.

21/08/2026

One week left to apply for one of seven paid writing commissions at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2027. Visit the Fresh Ink website for all the details, including eligibility and how to apply.

20/08/2026

Tell us about your show and we might just programme it in our studio theatre in Hull next year.

See the programming page on our website for more info on the kind of work we're interested in, and how to get in touch before Friday 28 August.

Address

69 Humber Street
Kingston Upon Hull
HU11TU

Website

http://www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/

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