Mon. May 25th, 2026

Review: Isabelle – A Debut Driven by Big Ideas and Family Conflict

Marc Graham’s debut, originally a festival short and now expanded into a full-length play, showcases significant theatrical confidence as it navigates themes of inheritance, class, and familial resentment. The production, staged at 69 Humber Street, Hull, is a testament to the ambition of the Middle Child theatre company.

Based in Yorkshire’s East Riding, Middle Child is a small yet driven company, notable for its dedication to nurturing new writers. Their ambition is palpable, with aspirations to become the preeminent new writing theatre outside of London. This drive has also seen them become one of the first resident companies at the National Theatre under the guidance of Indhu Rubasingham.

By Rupert Blackwood

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