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Paul T Davies · 10 June 2019
REVIEW: The Animals and the Children Took to the Streets, Pulse Festival ✭✭✭
Paul T Davies reviews 1927's production The Animals and the Children Took to the Streets at the Pulse Festival 2109 at the New Wolsey Theatre.
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Paul T Davies · 15 August 2017
REVIEW: David Walliam's The First Hippo On The Moon, Pleasance, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭
There are enough fart and poo jokes to keep the children, and the child within, highly entertained, and some excellent audience participation!
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About the show
Two retired nuclear scientists have withdrawn to a coastal cottage after a disaster. The arrival of an old colleague interrupts their fragile routine and raises a question about what one generation owes the next in Lucy Kirkwood's The Children.
The Children tickets in London
Two retired nuclear scientists have withdrawn to a coastal cottage after a disaster. The arrival of an old colleague interrupts their fragile routine and raises a question about what one generation owes the next in Lucy Kirkwood's The Children.
About this production
The Lyric Hammersmith production places private relationships alongside the consequences of professional choices. Its small group of characters makes the moral argument personal, with conversation gradually revealing what remains unresolved between them. The current London engagement runs until 3 October 2026.
Dates and venue
Until 3 October 2026 at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Check the performance calendar for available dates and prices.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Children playing?
The Children plays at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London.
When can I see The Children?
Until 3 October 2026. Select a performance in the calendar to check current availability.
How do I book The Children tickets?
Choose an available performance using the booking calendar on this page. Prices and seat availability depend on the date and ticket option selected.
Cancellation policy. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled once booked, as is standard for live theatre. Please check your date, time and seats before you pay.
Venue
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London
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Hammersmith
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