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! 📊

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 👇

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...

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

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.

Kobby Taylor brings his autobiographical gig theatre show The Torch to Freedom Festival later this month, but eight years ago he never saw himself as a theatre guy. Until he saw a certain show called All We Ever Wanted Was Everything... www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/bet-on-...

📢 Applications to be an Arts Emergency mentor in 2026, are now open! We need professional creatives to meet a bright, ambitious young person for 1 hr/month to share experience and be that VITAL first connection into industry. Sign up today 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...

Kobby Taylor brings his autobiographical gig theatre show The Torch to Freedom Festival later this month, but eight years ago he never saw himself as a theatre guy. Until he saw a certain show called All We Ever Wanted Was Everything... www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/bet-on-...

Writing a play in Hull and looking for feedback on your latest draft? Our literary manager Matt is again offering free dramaturgy support: bit.ly/3wFIdod

One of the questions we are asked the most is “How do I get my play on?” and fair enough, that’s why you write a play right? Here are the routes we suggest, with practical tips and advice, in blog form: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/how-to-...

One of the questions we are asked the most is “How do I get my play on?” and fair enough, that’s why you write a play right? Here are the routes we suggest, with practical tips and advice, in blog form: www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/how-to-...

Stoke your FOMO with our gorgeous photos from Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2025: www.freshinkhull.co.uk/news/photos-...

Writers connected to Hull assemble! 🥳

Brilliant writers opp - applications for the 2026 @middlechildhull.bsky.social Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival are now open! 💥

Stoke your FOMO with our gorgeous photos from Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2025: www.freshinkhull.co.uk/news/photos-...

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

We are underway with Fresh Ink 2025!

Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival returns to the Fruit Market this weekend, with a packed programme of script-in-hand performances, writing masterclasses and industry talks ➡️ freshinkhull.co.uk

Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival returns to the Fruit Market this weekend, with a packed programme of script-in-hand performances, writing masterclasses and industry talks ➡️ freshinkhull.co.uk

Talks at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2025 💬 Reviewing new work, performing in new writing, amplifying real voices and exploring transfem rage on stage. Only at the Fruit Market in Hull, 19-20 July: www.freshinkhull.co.uk/line-up/talks

Talks at Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 2025 💬 Reviewing new work, performing in new writing, amplifying real voices and exploring transfem rage on stage. Only at the Fruit Market in Hull, 19-20 July: www.freshinkhull.co.uk/line-up/talks

Big news! ⚡ We can finally reveal that Winsome Pinnock is to run a workshop on writing plays that can change the world at Fresh Ink, Saturday 19 July: www.freshinkhull.co.uk/how-to-write...

Big news! ⚡ We can finally reveal that Winsome Pinnock is to run a workshop on writing plays that can change the world at Fresh Ink, Saturday 19 July: www.freshinkhull.co.uk/how-to-write...

I was commissioned by @middlechildhull.bsky.social to write a monologue and it is being performed on the 19th and 20th July alongside a bunch of other amazing new writing! I'm excited and nervous in equal measure www.freshinkhull.co.uk/roll-to-react

What Is The Role Of An Audience Development Manager? Jamie from @middlechildhull.bsky.social tells us about a job with more moving parts than a lawnmower. He definitely earns his keep, that lad. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/fjch45x5 @hulllibraries.bsky.social

What Is The Role Of A Producer? Sarah, a senior producer for @middlechildhull.bsky.social , outlines what her job entails and how vital it is. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdh6m8s9 @hulllibraries.bsky.social

This'll be a fab weekend in Hull with our friends @middlechildhull.bsky.social - PWYD tickets from £3 👇

My first professional playwriting commission will be performed at this festival and I am floored to be part of this line-up. Look at all these amazing people!

It's here, the line-up for this year's edition of Fresh Ink: Hull Playwriting Festival 🎉 Join us at the Fruit Market from 19-20 July, with tickets now on-sale at £3-10 per event, pay what you decide: freshinkhull.co.uk

What Is The Role Of A Movement Director? You’ve got the script for the words but what to do with your body? Dani, from @middlechildhull.bsky.social explains how she helps on that score. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdhbrcn8 @hulllibraries.bsky.social

Our Biting Point tour continues in Beverley today on top of the Flemingate car park, with shows through until Sunday. Tickets ➡️ bit.ly/43FPjtG

Our Biting Point tour is underway! First stop: Grimsby

What Is The Role Of An Actor? You may think the answer is simple, but @middlechildhull.bsky.social actor Katie Singh explains the intricacies. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2xuw9cpc @hulllibraries.bsky.social

We’ve got a busy schedule of Member Networks over the summer months + we wanted to give you the chance to get some dates in your diary Find out more + register ahead! writersguild.org.uk/wggb-member-...

ICYMI, we have a new home ⚡ And today is our first day in the new gaff.

After a run of shows in Hull (and a little breather), Biting Point by Sid Sagar heads out on tour, starting this weekend in Grimsby. Info and tickets 👉 www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/biting-point/

@arifa.bsky.social Hi Arifa, do you have an email address we can contact you about a potential workshop please? Thanks!

Some big news from Middle Child HQ. We're moving to Humber Street ➡️ www.middlechildtheatre.co.uk/blog/goodbye...

Lovely recommendation for Biting Point in the Guardian today. Four more shows in Hull this weekend.

"This isn’t just a performance – it’s an adrenaline shot to the senses" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ @thereviewshub.bsky.social A wonderful review of @middlechildhull.bsky.social's latest show Biting Point, touring to car parks across the north of England Read the full review 🎭 www.thereviewshub.com/biting-point...

#THEATRE #REVIEW @middlechildhull.bsky.social's Biting Point "bold, unflinching, and unapologetically political" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.thereviewshub.com/biting-point... #Hull

Looks amazing. Excited to see this on Sunday 👊

Your first look at Biting Point, our new show about road rage, written by Sid Sagar and performed on top of a car park in Hull 📸

Is it just standing around pointing, or is there more to it than that?

It's our day off from Biting Point after a brilliant opening weekend, but we couldn't resist sharing this production shot by Tom Arran 😎 More pics to come tomorrow!