Meet Lucy Kirkwood and the Cast of MTC’s The Children

Lucy Kirkwood, James MacDonald

Lucy Kirkwood

32 year old Lucy Kirkwood (Chimerica) is considered the most rewarding dramatist of her generation. Now direct from London her acclaimed play, The Children, will make its American debut at MTC with the heralded original cast. The Children stars the original Royal Court Theatre cast

Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis

BAFTA Award winner Francesca Annis (BBC’s “Cranford”),

Ron Cook

Olivier Award nominee Ron Cook (Juno and the Paycock at The Donmar),

Deborah Findlay

and Olivier Award winner Deborah Findlay (The National Theatre’s Stanley).

Francesca Annis, Ron Cook and Deborah Findlay

In a remote cottage on the lonely British coast, a couple of retired nuclear engineers are living a very quiet life. Outside, the world is in utter chaos following a devastating series of events. When an old friend turns up at their door, they’re shocked to discover the real reason for her visit.

James MacDonald

Directing is the award-winning James MacDonald (Top Girls at MTC).

Previews begin November 28 ahead of a December 12 opening at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

T2C’s Genevieve Rafter Keddy was there to capture the press meet and greet.