The Children By Lucy Kirkwood
Audition Wednesday 4th September 7.30pm
Run Dates 15th -22rd February 2025
Directed by Carol Davies
Hazel and Robin are living out their retirement in a cottage on the English east coast. They listen to Radio 4, speak regularly to their children and Hazel never misses a day of yoga practice.
When former colleague Rose visits out of the blue, they crack open the parsnip wine. But uncomfortable memories and relationship tensions resurface.
On top of this the cottage is at the edge of an eroding cliff, electricity is rationed and there is a Geiger counter beside the door. Rose’s shocking reason for being there and their former careers as nuclear scientists combine to threaten all their futures.
The geiger counter is ticking
Lucy Kirkwood’s play is a gripping drama for our time, which is both epic and intimate.
Characters : 2f 1m,
Hazel : playing age sixties
Robin : playing age sixties
Rose : playing age sixties
The audition will be in the form of an informal read through. You don't need to be a member of Saddleworth Players - but we'll happily sign you up! Membership is free).
Contact saddleworthplayers@millgateartscentre.co.uk for more information.
Feel free to shall this information with anyone who you think will be interested.
Playing dates 15th - 22rd February 2025 with rehearsals starting December on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays usually from 7.30pm / 1030am on Sunday