The Children at Live Arts

Why has a former colleague suddenly reappeared after 38 yearsto rekindle a long-ago affair? Or does she have a more dangerous purpose in mind? A thought-provoking and challenging eco-thriller, THE CHILDREN was named one of the greatest theatrical works since 2000 by "The Guardian."Rose arrives uninvited at the isolated English coastal cottage of Hazel and her husband Robin, two retired nuclear scientists. Theyve been trying to live a normal life; Robin takes care of the cows, Hazel does yoga, even though they live only a few miles outside an environmental disaster exclusion zone.Kirkwoods pressure-cooker of a play demands that we consider our generational and social responsibilities, and the reparations we may owe to those who follow.