“The Children” at The Players’ Ring

In the aftermath of a nuclear incident, two retired scientists live in quiet isolation when a former colleague arrives with a request that will upend everything. In Lucy Kirkwood’s award-winning play, global questions about responsibility and legacy unfold alongside deeply personal, human dynamics—relationships shaped by memory, desire, and the choices we carry.

With sharp wit and unexpected humor, the play moves gracefully between intimate moments of connection and the larger forces that surround them. The looming crisis remains in the background, as the story focuses instead on what it means to care—for one another, for the future, and for the world we leave behind.

A riveting, funny, and quietly profound exploration of responsibility at every scale. New Hampshire Premiere.

“Gripping, unsettling, and profoundly relevant.” — The New York Times

“An extraordinary piece of writing.” — The Guardian