Wayne Middleton

Wayne Middleton specialises in writing slightly off-kilter, dark comedy-dramas about murder and mayhem. The International Screenwriters' Association called him: "A writer with his finger on the pulse of today's audiences". 

 

His "bonkers" play The Last Halloween of Diablo was first read by Player-Playwrights at the North London Tavern IN 2025, before enjoying a successful run at The Hope Theatre in June 2026.

 

"Monstrously entertaining. A razor-sharp, extremely comical, toxic love story, all set within a vivid and entertaining Halloween party. A wonderful balance of humour and horror. Truly funny... A brilliant knack for pushing boundaries" - London Playwrights

 

His work on parenthood and depression (Dad-of-Two) has been performed at Arcola and The Pleasance theatres. A sample of his newest play (Rainbowlad) was performed at Arches Lane Theatre, and is due to be staged at The Hen & Chickens in December.  He was part of last year's LGBTQ+ cohort for ITV/Tall Story Pictures' Open Call, shortlisted for the BBC Voices and BBC Open Call writing schemes and was 'Reader Recommended' in the Scribe Lounge Elevate 2025 Script Competition.