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The Children

Mon 24 Aug · 01:00

Lyric Hammersmith

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About This Event

The Children presents a poignant exploration of climate change and personal responsibility through Lucy Kirkwood's play performed by Meera Syal at London's Lyric Hammersmith on 24 August 2026. Tickets are available from £12.00 for audiences seeking an engaging theatrical experience suitable for families. The production invites children and adults to reflect together on the consequences of human actions in a post-apocalyptic setting. This event is directed by Rachel O'Rior and offers a thought-provoking narrative for all attendees.

The performance takes place at the Lyric Hammersmith in London. The play follows two retired nuclear scientists at the end of the world, forced to grapple with the consequences of their actions. The narrative explores themes of inter-generational accountability, personal morality, and the environmental crisis.

Meera Syal stars in this poignant and harrowing story, directed by Rachel O'Riordan. The production invites children and adults to reflect together on the consequences of human actions in a post-apocalyptic setting.

The event takes place on 24 August 2026. Tickets are available from £12.00.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Frequently asked questions

The Children takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Saturday, 3 October 2026.

The Children is held at Lyric Hammersmith in London (King Street, Lyric Square, London, W6 0QL).

Tickets for The Children are priced at £12. Live prices and availability are shown on londonboxoffice.co.uk.

Tickets for The Children can be booked via londonboxoffice.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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