

We are Middle Child, a Hull-based company creating gig theatre that brings people together for a good night out with big ideas. We believe in a fair and equitable world, where anybody’s story can be told and heard.
Red Riding Hood is our Christmas panto, chosen by our audience and written by Paul Smith, coming to Social in Hull from 21-30 December. Meanwhile our monthly Library Talk and Book Club events continue in November.
Our development programme supports theatre makers across disciplines to build their skills, knowledge and confidence. Our rehearsal space, writing room and theatre library in Hull are all free to use.
A new playwriting festival coming to the Fruit Market in Hull in summer 2024, to support writers from the city to create and develop new work. Six commissions of varying sizes are now up for grabs to writers of varying experience.