Middle Child Writers’ Group (Part Two)

Middle Child, 69 Humber Street

Middle Child Writers’ Group (Part Two)

The Middle Child Writers’ Group, led by renowned playwright Tom Wells, is an annual introduction to playwriting course with a track record of turning aspiring theatre makers into commissioned playwrights.  

These include Marc Graham, whose debut play Isabelle was the first show to open Middle Child’s new theatre on Humber Street, and Hannah Scorer, whose Fresh Ink 2024 play Can We Be Friends? is now under commission with Hull Truck Theatre.  

At this year’s Fresh Ink, we present sharings of the first scenes written by this year’s cohort, across two different groups. 

Writers

Fifteen Minutes of Sanity by Michelle Welburn

Whats in Cider by Christopher Pollard

500 Miles by Aylin Shabahang

Ready to Start by Melissa Jacobs

5 Minutes Either Way by Jamie Strudwick

Part One

See our separate listing and ticket page for Part One of the Middle Child Writers’ Group.

  • Contains themes of transphobia, homophobia and grief.

  • Age recommendation 14+, with parental discretion. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Performed by Charlie Blanshard, Sophie Clay, Rachel Dale, Josie Morley and Levi Payne.

  • Spaces will be reserved for wheelchair users.

    See our Access page for more information about the festival.