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The Children

First Preview: Jul 18, 2019
Opening Date: Jul 18, 2019
Closing Date: Aug 18, 2019
Running Time: 02:00
The Children

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Playing @
Shakespeare and Company
70 Kemble St, Lenox, MA 01240
Two retired physicists have taken shelter in a borrowed cottage on the English coast coping with the aftermath of a nuclear power plant accident after a devastating tsunami. Quite suddenly an unexpected visitor arrives from their past.

With searing insight and comic flair playwright Lucy Kirkwood seems to ask the simple question “What about the children?”. What are we expected to do for the generations that follow us?

The story unfolds with fascinating twists amongst three long-time friends who share a guarded history and a passion for life in the face of glaring reminders of its fragility.

Nominated for a 2018 Tony Award Best Play 
RegionalPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 15
Audience Advisory: Adult themes & language. Performance is at the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Written By
  • Lucy Kirkwood

Director
  • James Warwick

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Both the Tina Packer Playhouse and Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre are handicap accessible. Please park in our handicap spaces adjacent to each theatre. If possible please notify the box office prior to your arrival so that we may assist you during your visit

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