The Children by Lucy Kirkwood

Black Swan State Theatre Company presents

The Children by Lucy Kirkwood

24 Aug - 15 Sep

TONY AWARD NOMINATION FOR BEST PLAY

WINNER OF BEST PLAY AT THE 2018 UK WRITERS’ GUILD AWARDS

Charged with intensity The Children is an atomic drama about the responsibility of generations to those that follow.

Robin and Hazel two nuclear scientists live a quiet existence in their isolated cottage on the coast.

Yes electricity is rationed. Yes radiation fills the air. Yes it’s safer to leave the house in a hazmat suit.

But they are determined to enjoy the retirement they worked so hard for.

That is until old friend and colleague Rose arrives bringing with her a past Robin and Hazel had left behind and a frightening challenge for their future.

“A richly suggestive and beautifully written piece of work.” The Independent

DIRECTOR Mel Cantwell

CAST Nicola Bartlett Humphrey Bower Caroline Brazier

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER Bruce McKinven

LIGHTING DESIGNER Matthew Marshall

COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER Rachael Dease

Content Warning: Contains coarse language

Tickets:

https://blackswantheatre.com.au/season-2024/the-children

Host or Publisher Black Swan State Theatre Company