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Manhattan Theatre Club presents Lucy Kirkwood's drama about retired nuclear engineers visted by an old friend at their remote cottage on the British coast. 

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Feb. 4, 2018.

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Ron Cook as Robin, Francesca Annis as Rose and Deborah Findlay as Hazel in The Children.
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About the Show

Previews: Nov 28, 2017 • Opening: Dec 12, 2017 • Closing: Feb 4, 2018

Media

Learn About Lucy Kirkwood's Stirring Play The Children
Ron Cook as Robin, Francesca Annis as Rose and Deborah Findlay as Hazel in The Children.
Ron Cook as Robin and Francesca Annis as Rose in The Children.
Ron Cook as Robin, Deborah Findlay as Hazel and Francesca Annis as Rose in The Children.
Deborah Findlay as Hazel in The Children.
Ron Cook as Robin in The Children.
Deborah Findlay as Hazel and Ron Cook as Robin in The Children.
Ron Cook as Robin, Deborah Findlay as Hazel and Francesca Annis as Rose in The Children.
Francesca Annis as Rose in The Children.
Francesca Annis as Rose and Deborah Findlay as Hazel in The Children.

Story

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.

Broadway Plays Drama 2018 Tony Nominees

Venue

Samuel J Friedman Theatre
261 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
Hearing Assistance
Assisted Listening Devices are available free of charge at the podium in the corridor just outside the entrance to the Orchestra.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible seating may be purchased by phone, in person and online.
Elevators and Escalators
An elevator, located at the right of the box office lobby, provides easy access to all levels of the theater.
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