Bond 31: A creative hub for making theatre in Hull

Middle Child’s home is in the Bond 31 warehouse at 42-43 High Street in Hull.

Our creative hub includes a rehearsal space, theatre library, writing room and self-tape recording room, all open to use for residents of Hull and the East Riding. 

Our space spans two suites running the length of the ground floor of the warehouse, which is also shared by other creative organisations, including Freedom Festival, State of the Arts Academy and Studio McGuire.

Opening hours

Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Rehearsal Room

Our spacious, light and airy rehearsal room, complete with a dance mat floor, is available to hire when not in use by Middle Child.

There is a raised stage, stacked chairs, TV with HDMI input and pop-up tables available within the room which you are welcome to use if available.

Hire includes access to adjoining kitchen and breakout spaces, as well as our self-tape recording room.

The rehearsal room is offered on a pay what you can basis, with a suggested fee of £100 per week. If cost is a barrier to you, please get in touch.

Writing Room

Our writing room is a free-to-hire space in our Theatre Library, which can be booked from as little as an hour, to a full-day or even whole week.

The room includes a table, chairs and sofa, with soft lighting, making it an ideal retreat for focusing on your latest draft. It also includes free wifi.

Self-Tape Recording Room

Our self-tape recording room is a free-to-use space, which features sound-dampening, lighting and video recording equipment for recording self-tapes. It can also be used for video meetings and online auditions.

This facility was made possible with funding from the Equity Charitable Trust. 

Room Hire Info Pack (PDF)

Theatre Library

Our Theatre Library is a collection of over 2,000 scripts and theatre reference books, available to borrow for free, to any resident of Hull and the East Riding.

It includes a table and chairs, which can be used as a hot desking space with access to free, full-fibre wifi.

We do not operate a booking system, however we do occasionally close the library, such as during rehearsal periods. We advise checking our social media accounts or calling the office first to check before visiting.

See our separate page for more details about our library.

How to Book

To make a booking request for either of the rehearsal, writing or self-tape recording rooms, please contact Danielle Harris with at least one week’s notice. Please include as many of the following details as possible:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your telephone number
  • Which room you would like to use and when (preferred time and dates)
  • Details of your project/what you wish to use the room for
  • How many people will use the room
  • If any children or vulnerable adults will be present and, if so, will there also be DBS-checked adults?
  • Any access requirements

And specific to rehearsal room bookings:

  • Any special requests, eg equipment you would like to borrow if available
  • Any equipment you would like to bring with you
  • Confirmation that you can provide a risk assessment
  • If you are able to pay a fee
Request a Booking

Getting Here

Address

Bond 31, 42-43 High St, Hull, HU1 1PS

Car Parking

Available in the gravel High Street Car Park a two-minute walk away, or the Fruit Market multi-storey car park, a four-minute walk away, on Blackfriargate.

Bus

The nearest bus stop is St Mary’s Church on Lowgate, next to the crown court building, a four-minute walk away. This stop is served by the number 16 and 79 buses.

Access

Step-free access is available throughout our space, including a lift to move between the upper ground floor, where the rehearsal room and self-tape recording room are based, and the lower ground floor, which is home to the library and writing room.

Entrance to the building is down a cobbled alleyway, off High Street. Flat paving runs down either sides of the cobbles and Hull Museums have produced a map of a route, following smooth surfaces and drop kerbs, along the length of High Street. A portable ramp can be placed outside the main entrance upon arrival.