Lucy Kirkwood
Latest News on Lucy Kirkwood:
THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood to be Presented at Carpenter Square Theatre (Jan 15, 2025)
(THE) WOMAN to Premiere at Royal & Derngate in February (Jan 14, 2025)
The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event (Dec 12, 2024)
THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood to be Presented at Carpenter Square Theatre (Jan 15, 2025)
(THE) WOMAN to Premiere at Royal & Derngate in February (Jan 14, 2025)
The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event (Dec 12, 2024)
BIO
In 2009, her play It Felt Empty When the Heart Went at First but Is Alright Now was produced by Clean Break Theatre Co. at the Arcola Theatre. It was nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Best Newcomer and made Lucy joint winner of the John Whiting Award. NSFW premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 2012. Chimerica premiered at the Almeida Theatre in 2013 and subsequently transferred to the West End, winning Best New Play at the 2014 Olivier and Evening Standard Awards, the Critics Circle Award and the Susan Smith Blackburn Award. In 2016 The Children premiered at the Royal Court. Mosquitoes, presented by special arrangement with Manhattan Theatre Club, opened at the National Theatre in 2017.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Play
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Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Play
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Videos
Video: First Look at All New Clips From THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 01/11/2024
TV: Hangin' with the Company of THE CHILDREN on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 12/13/2017
TV: What's THE CHILDREN All About? The Broadway-Bound Company Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - 11/07/2017
The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting Announces Workshops Led By Pulitzer Prize Winner, Suzan-Lori Parks
by Christina Mancuso - 02/21/2017
News
THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood to be Presented at Carpenter Square Theatre
Carpenter Square Theatre's Season 41 will continue into 2025 with The Children by Lucy Kirkwood. Kirkwood's unique drama is set in England in a seaside vacation cottage that is now being occupied full-time by Hazel and her husband Robin. Learn more!
Carpenter Square Theatre's Season 41 will continue into 2025 with The Children by Lucy Kirkwood. Kirkwood's unique drama is set in England in a seaside vacation cottage that is now being occupied full-time by Hazel and her husband Robin. Learn more!
(THE) WOMAN to Premiere at Royal & Derngate in February
(the) Woman is set to tour to venues in the UK, including at Royal & Derngate and more. The play is written by Jane Upton. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
(the) Woman is set to tour to venues in the UK, including at Royal & Derngate and more. The play is written by Jane Upton. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event
The Bush Theatre has announced An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only in January
The Bush Theatre has announced An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only in January
Arcola Theatre Reveals Spring/Summer Season of Their 25th Anniversary Year
Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood Will Depart the Almeida Theatre
After 11 years at the Almeida, Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood are standing down. Learn more about what's next here!
After 11 years at the Almeida, Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood are standing down. Learn more about what's next here!
THE CHILDREN Takes The Stage at The Wayward Artist
The Wayward Artist, Santa Ana's own ensemble theatre company, will present The Children from November 8th through the 17th at its exclusive theater venue at the Grand Central Art Center in Downtown Santa Ana, 125 N. Broadway #E.
The Wayward Artist, Santa Ana's own ensemble theatre company, will present The Children from November 8th through the 17th at its exclusive theater venue at the Grand Central Art Center in Downtown Santa Ana, 125 N. Broadway #E.
Asa Butterfield Will Make His Stage Debut in One-Man Comedy Play, SECOND BEST
Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter.
Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter.
Hightide Reveals Alan Bookbinder As New Chair Of The Board
HighTide has announced the appointment of Alan Bookbinder as Chair of the Board. Bookbinder will take over from Tim Clark who steps down as Chair this Autumn.
HighTide has announced the appointment of Alan Bookbinder as Chair of the Board. Bookbinder will take over from Tim Clark who steps down as Chair this Autumn.
Black Swan State Theatre Company to Present THE CHILDREN By Lucy Kirkwood Next Month
Next up in Black Swan State Theatre Company's record-breaking season is an atomic reckoning of love and legacy. The Children, written by Lucy Kirkwood, will star three of Perth's favourite actors running at the Heath Ledger Theatre from 24 August to 15 September 2024.
Next up in Black Swan State Theatre Company's record-breaking season is an atomic reckoning of love and legacy. The Children, written by Lucy Kirkwood, will star three of Perth's favourite actors running at the Heath Ledger Theatre from 24 August to 15 September 2024.
Juilliard Unveils 2024-25 Season Programming, Introduces First Annual Fall Festival
Juilliard has detailed the full programming for its 2024-25 season, with more than 800 live music, dance, and drama performances at the school and beyond. The 2024-25 academic year and performance season offer a wealth of new music, world premieres, and new festivals that bring students, guest artists, and artistic leaders together from different disciplines.
Juilliard has detailed the full programming for its 2024-25 season, with more than 800 live music, dance, and drama performances at the school and beyond. The 2024-25 academic year and performance season offer a wealth of new music, world premieres, and new festivals that bring students, guest artists, and artistic leaders together from different disciplines.
Review: ECHO, Royal Court Theatre
Intricately weaving together a tapestry of different times and places, Nassim Soleimanpour’s ECHO is a feat of creative technology. Performed by a different celebrated actor each night, the performance offers a sharply intelligent take on immigration and national identity.
Intricately weaving together a tapestry of different times and places, Nassim Soleimanpour’s ECHO is a feat of creative technology. Performed by a different celebrated actor each night, the performance offers a sharply intelligent take on immigration and national identity.
Two New Japanese Plays Are Headed to London
Umeda Arts Theater will present two new UK-Japan collaboration projects featuring up-and-coming Japanese writers and directors at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.
Umeda Arts Theater will present two new UK-Japan collaboration projects featuring up-and-coming Japanese writers and directors at London’s Charing Cross Theatre.
Video: First Look at Sandra Oh & More in THE WELKIN
Get a first look at footage of The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at footage of The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Atlantic Theater Company's THE WELKIN Extends Through Early July
The American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood (Tony Award nominee, The Children) and directed by Sarah Benson (Obie Award winner, Fairview) has been extended. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The American premiere of The Welkin, written by Lucy Kirkwood (Tony Award nominee, The Children) and directed by Sarah Benson (Obie Award winner, Fairview) has been extended. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: THE WELKIN Opens at Atlantic Theater Company
Read the reviews for The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company.
Read the reviews for The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company.
Photos: First Look at Sandra Oh & More in THE WELKIN
Get a first look at photos of The Welkin starring Sandra Oh and more at Atlantic Theater Company!
Get a first look at photos of The Welkin starring Sandra Oh and more at Atlantic Theater Company!
Photos: See Sandra Oh & More in Rehearsals for THE WELKIN
Get a first look at rehearsals for The Welkin! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at rehearsals for The Welkin! Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Perspectives Announces 18 New Associates For 2024/5
New Perspectives have announced their New Associates for 2024/5. Learn more about the associates here!
New Perspectives have announced their New Associates for 2024/5. Learn more about the associates here!
Review Roundup: Did Keeley Hawes Impress the Critics in THE HUMAN BODY?
Keeley Hawes and Jack Davenport, make their long-awaited returns to the London stage in The Human Body; a story of political and private passions from writer Lucy Kirkwood. In his final production as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst directs together with Ann Yee, with whom he previously collaborated on Next to Normal and Caroline, or Change.
Keeley Hawes and Jack Davenport, make their long-awaited returns to the London stage in The Human Body; a story of political and private passions from writer Lucy Kirkwood. In his final production as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst directs together with Ann Yee, with whom he previously collaborated on Next to Normal and Caroline, or Change.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 28, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 28, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lucy Kirkwood written?
Lucy Kirkwood has written 3 shows including Beauty and the Beast (Playwright), Chimerica (Playwright), The Welkin (Playwright).
What awards has Lucy Kirkwood been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Children and Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Chimerica.
What awards has Lucy Kirkwood won?
Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for Chimerica.
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