News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Lucy Kirkwood Headshot

Lucy Kirkwood

read more news

Get Lucy Kirkwood Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

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.

Photos

Productions

The WitchesThe Witches
 
[West End, 2023]
Book and lyrics

Writing

The Welkin
Playwright
Chimerica
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Play

Lucy Kirkwood, The Children


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Play

Lucy KirkwoodChimerica

Videos

More Videos

News


A World Premiere and More Set for Northern Stage 2025/26 Season Photo
A World Premiere and More Set for Northern Stage 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

 Northern Stage has revealed its 2025/26 Season, offering five main stage productions in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts. See full programming and learn more.
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE Photo
a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. 
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Photo
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Photo
Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Learn more here!
THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood to be Presented at Carpenter Square Theatre Photo
THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood to be Presented at Carpenter Square Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

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 Photo
(THE) WOMAN to Premiere at Royal & Derngate in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

(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 Photo
The Bush Theatre Will Host AN EVENING WITH SIR LENNY HENRY Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

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 Photo
Arcola Theatre Reveals Spring/Summer Season of Their 25th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

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 Alm Photo
Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood Will Depart the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

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 Photo
THE CHILDREN Takes The Stage at The Wayward Artist
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

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 Photo
Asa Butterfield Will Make His Stage Debut in One-Man Comedy Play, SECOND BEST
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

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 Photo
Hightide Reveals Alan Bookbinder As New Chair Of The Board
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

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 Photo
Black Swan State Theatre Company to Present THE CHILDREN By Lucy Kirkwood Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 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 Photo
Juilliard Unveils 2024-25 Season Programming, Introduces First Annual Fall Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 22, 2024

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 Photo
Review: ECHO, Royal Court Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Jul 18, 2024

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 Photo
Two New Japanese Plays Are Headed to London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

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 Photo
Video: First Look at Sandra Oh & More in THE WELKIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

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 Photo
Atlantic Theater Company's THE WELKIN Extends Through Early July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024

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 Photo
Review Roundup: THE WELKIN Opens at Atlantic Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Read the reviews for The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company.
Photos: First Look at Sandra Oh & More in THE WELKIN Photo
Photos: First Look at Sandra Oh & More in THE WELKIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024

Get a first look at photos of The Welkin starring Sandra Oh and more at Atlantic Theater Company!
More News

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?

Lucy Kirkwood has won the Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards for Chimerica.

Get Lucy Kirkwood Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos