First look at The Children by Lucy Kirkwood at the Royal Court Theatre

Dom O'Hanlon
Dom O'Hanlon

Production images have been released of Lucy Kirkwood's new play The Children which opens at the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square this evening, 24 November 2016. The production, which is directed by James Macdonald, runs until 14 January 2017.

Francesca Annis, Ron Cook and Deborah Findlay star in the production which features lighting design by Peter Mumford and design by Miriam Buether.

"Two retired nuclear scientists in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on yogurt and yoga, until an old friend arrives with a frightening request."

The Children runs at the Royal Court Theatre to 14 January 2017. 

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