The Children
Wed 26 Aug · 01:00
Lyric Hammersmith
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The Lyric Hammersmith presents Lucy Kirkwood's thought-provoking play featuring Meera Syal on 26 August 2026. Tickets for adults and children are available starting from £12.00, allowing families to experience this powerful story together. The production explores serious themes through a compelling narrative directed by Rachel O'Rior.
The play follows two retired nuclear scientists as they grapple with the consequences of their actions at the end of the world. The production explores serious themes through a compelling narrative, including inter-generational accountability, personal morality, and the environmental crisis.
Meera Syal stars in this poignant and harrowing story, which was written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Rachel O'Riordan. The play was originally written in 2016 but remains a powerful and timely exploration of the consequences of human actions.
Tickets for adults and children are available from £12.00. The event takes place at the Lyric Hammersmith in London.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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The Children takes place on Wednesday, 26 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.
The Children
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The Lyric Hammersmith presents Lucy Kirkwood's thought-provoking play featuring Meera Syal on 26 August 2026. Tickets for adults and children are available starting from £12.00, allowing families to experience this powerful story together. The production explores serious themes through a compelling narrative directed by Rachel O'Rior.
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The play follows two retired nuclear scientists as they grapple with the consequences of their actions at the end of the world. The production explores serious themes through a compelling narrative, including inter-generational accountability, personal morality, and the environmental crisis.
Meera Syal stars in this poignant and harrowing story, which was written by Lucy Kirkwood and directed by Rachel O'Riordan. The play was originally written in 2016 but remains a powerful and timely exploration of the consequences of human actions.
Tickets for adults and children are available from £12.00. The event takes place at the Lyric Hammersmith in London.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Children?
The Children takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Where is The Children taking place?
The Children is held at Lyric Hammersmith in London (King Street, Lyric Square, London, W6 0QL).
How much are tickets for The Children?
Tickets for The Children are priced at £12. Live prices and availability are shown on londonboxoffice.co.uk.
How do I get tickets for The Children?
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.
Price
£12
Date
Until Saturday, 3 October 2026
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