The Children tickets
About The Children
Hazel and Robin have survived a catastrophe. Living on the edge of a radiation exclusion zone, Hazel still practices her yoga and Robin’s brewing parsnip wine. They are trying to keep going, clinging onto normality.
That is until their old friend Rose knocks on the door. With her she brings old memories, buried secrets – and a proposition. One which tests their loyalty and forces them to confront their debt to the next generation.
Lucy Kirkwood’s gripping, darkly funny drama is directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan in this 10th anniversary production, starring the Olivier Award-nominated Meera Syal (A Tupperware of Ashes; Noises Off) as Hazel.
Run time
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+
Start date
2nd September, 2026
End date
3rd October, 2026
“Thought-provoking drama with superb acting and dark humour”
A Moral Reckoning That Lingers
This intimate revival delivers a thought-provoking exploration of generational responsibility in the shadow of nuclear disaster, earning consistent praise for its superb three-person cast—with Meera S...
What It Feels Like
- Intensely moving
- Darkly funny
- Quietly powerful
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy intimate three-hander plays with meaty dialogue
- You appreciate drama that tackles generational responsibility and climate themes
- You value exceptional acting over flashy production values
This nuclear drama revival is pleasant enough company but squanders its big idea.
The Lyric is great value for money and the staff are welcoming. This was a very good production of a great play and all three performances were top-notch.
Emotional and funny, the play deals with the legacy that our generation is leaving behind, our mistakes of the past and inaction of the present that need to be atoned so that the future generations will stand a chance of survival. On a personal level the interactions of the three characters feel very heartwarmingly real and it is very easy to recognise oneself in one or the other, or possibly all three of them, as one's life evolves through time and experience.
Stars on stage
Meera Syal
The Children cast and creative team
By: Lucy Kirkwood
Director: Rachel O’Riordan
Cast list: Meera Syal
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Hammersmith
Bus numbers: 190, 266, 267, 391, H91
Night bus numbers: N9, N11
