Middle Child Theatre moves into Humber Street with 'radical' plan for future

THE creative force behind some of the funniest and most thought-provoking plays to come out of Hull has announced a move into the heart of Humber Street.

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Middle Child will take over 69 Humber Street, formerly GH&36 hair studio.

The theatre's artistic director, Paul Smith, made the announcement last week. It comes after Middle Child was revealed as ‘one of the first-ever resident companies of the National Theatre in London.

In recent years, Middle Child has been behind bold new plays set in unconventional locations, such as on the top of a Hull multi-storey car park, challenging people's perceptions of theatre. It also makes riotously funny pantomimes that sell out every Christmas.

Building works have begun and, although no exact date is set for opening, it is scheduled for spring 2026. Mr Smith said the ultimate ambition is to make Middle Child “the most influential new writing theatre outside of London’.