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The Children is a 2016 play by British dramatist Lucy Kirkwood. Set in a cottage on the English coast after a nuclear power station accident, it reunites three retired nuclear scientists whose shared past complicates a consequential moral choice. Through their conversations, the play examines aging, personal responsibility, environmental damage, and the obligations one generation owes to those that follow.
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What is the setting of Lucy Kirkwood's play 'The Children'?
'The Children' is set in a remote, isolated cottage on the English coast. The cottage becomes a refuge following a devastating nuclear disaster at a nearby power station, which has contaminated the surrounding environment.
Who are the main characters in the play 'The Children'?
The play focuses entirely on three retired nuclear scientists: a married couple, Hazel and Robin, and their former colleague and friend, Rose. The tension arises when Rose unexpectedly arrives at the couple's cottage after many years apart.
What is the central moral dilemma in 'The Children'?
The play builds toward a consequential moral choice regarding which generation should bear the burden of cleaning up the ruined nuclear plant. The three retired scientists must decide if they will sacrifice their remaining years to fix the disaster they helped create.
When was 'The Children' first produced?
British dramatist Lucy Kirkwood wrote the play, which premiered in 2016 at the Royal Court Theatre in London. It later transferred to Broadway in 2017 and earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Play.
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