Short scenes by the Middle Child Writers' Group

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 opened Middle Child’s new theatre on Humber Street in May, and Hannah Scorer, whose Fresh Ink 2024 play Can We Be Friends? is now under commission with Hull Truck Theatre.

At this year’s festival, we present script-in-hand sharings of the first scenes written by this year’s cohort, across two different events.

Part Two

15 Minutes of Sanity by Michelle Welburn

What's in Cider by Christopher Pollard

500 Miles by Aylin Shabahang

Ready to Start by Melissa Jacobs

Five Minutes Either Way by Jamie Strudwick

Content notes: Transphobia, homophobia and grief

A limited number of tickets will be reserved to book on the day from our festival box office, by the venue.

For cast and production team credits and venue and access information, visit the Fresh Ink website.