Full cast announced for 'The Children' at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan, the play is set on the edge of a radiation exclusion zone following a climate catastrophe.

Complete casting has been set for Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London. Performances run from 2 September to 3 October.

Directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan, the play is set on the edge of a radiation exclusion zone following a climate catastrophe. Hazel and Robin are trying to cling to normality when their old friend Rose knocks on the door, with a proposition that changes everything. This production marks the play’s 10th anniversary.

Joining the previously announced Olivier Award-nominated Meera Syal (A Tupperware of Ashes, Noises Off) as Hazel are Declan Conlon (Faith Healer, The Playboy of the Western World) as Robin and Kerry Fox (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Shallow Grave) as Rose.

Rachel O’Riordan, Director of The Children and Artistic Director of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, said: “I'm very excited to announce the full cast for our 10th anniversary production of The Children by Lucy Kirkwood. We're thrilled to have both Meera Syal and Declan Conlon returning to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre as well as welcoming the amazing Kerry Fox for the first time. I cannot wait for audiences to experience this modern classic and to work with such an incredible company of artists."

The creative team includes Set & Costume Design by Gary McCann, Lighting Design by Anna Watson, and Sound Design by Holly Khan.