A writing group for working class people in Hull and East Yorkshire who want to explore politics, class and community through theatre.
You can be a seasoned writer or have never written anything before - just bring your unique experience and a few stories worth sharing.
How it works
Selected participants will join five weekly reading group sessions at Middle Child’s new Humber Street home, reading and discussing powerful plays by working class writers.
You’ll then take part in five writing workshops, led by five of the country’s leading working class playwrights, offering tools and tips towards developing your own short plays.
The reading group will be facilitated by Middle Child literary manager Matthew May and artistic director Paul Smith, while the writing workshops will be delivered by different writers and hosted together by working class theatre-maker, Rabbey.
Participants will then work on a short scene, with the support of Matthew May, to be performed by professional actors as part of Fresh Ink 2026, our annual playwriting festival in Hull.
Who can apply?
This group is for working class writers of any experience level who wish to explore writing about class.
It is open to any individual who:
