17-29 Dec 2026

The Middle Child panto returns to Social with another rock'n'roll take on Christmas classic. 

This year Pattie Breadcake and the gang venture into Victorian Hull as Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas, with the help of not one, not two, but three festive ghoulies.

First performed in 2011, the Middle Child panto is a homegrown hit, with a different story chosen every year by our audience, performed in the intimate surroundings of a converted warehouse on Humber Street.

Featuring a cast of local actors, live music and the chance to make as much noise as possible, this is a festive tradition not to be missed.

BSL Interpretation

The 1pm and 5pm performances on Saturday 19 December will be interpreted by Dave Wycherley. Seats are reserved for BSL users in row E. Use the access code XMASBSL to unlock these seats.

A Christmas Carol is approximately 2hr 15m long, including a break. Doors open 45 minutes before the advertised start time.

For more information about the show and the venue, see the Middle Child website. See our separate listing for late-night shows.