⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gripping modern classic" The Stage
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “...poignant...humorous and memorable...” The Skinny
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"challenging, captivating, and exquisitely acted" The Wee Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "a production deserving of the utmost praise – concise, structured, and harrowing in humour...Outstanding." The Reviews Hub
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Pitch-perfect fallout from knock at the door" The Times
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...a powerful Dundee Rep ensemble cast...a steady, burning energy that drives the play seamlessly..." The Scotsman
“Panton's impressively tight production takes place on designer Karen Tennent’s meticulously detailed cottage kitchen set” The National
"The three performances are crucially excellent" The Courier
Dundee Rep Ensemble presents
THE CHILDREN
Tuesday 1 - Saturday 19 March
“Retired people are like nuclear power stations. We like to live by the sea.”
Two retired nuclear scientists in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on yogurt and yoga, until an old friend arrives with a frightening request.
Hailed as one of the top 3 in The Guardian's recent "Best Theatre shows of the 21st Century", The Children premiered at London's Royal Court Theatre in 2016 then transferred to Broadway where it was nominated for Best Play at both the Tony Awards and the Outer Critics Circle and now receives its Scottish Premiere here at Dundee Rep. Lucy Kirkwood's previous plays also include Chimerica (winner of the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Evening Standard Award, the Critics' Circle Best New Play Award).
CAST
Robin Barrie Hunter
Hazel Irene Macdougall
Rose Emily Winter
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Andrew Panton
Set & Costume Designer Karen Tennent
Lighting Designer Simon Wilkinson
Sound Designer Tom Penny
Introducing our brand new podcast REP SOUNDS
EPISODE 1 delves into our production of The Children, giving a behind-the-scenes insight with the cast, creative and production team behind this Scottish Premiere.
Artistic Director Andrew Panton discusses our main stage production with company members Barrie Hunter, Irene Macdougall and Emily Winter. Along with Set and Costume Designer Karen Tennent, Lighting Designer Simon Wilkinson and Stage Manager Michael Heasman.
VOX POPS - AUDIENCE REACTION
REVIEWS
MEET THE CAST - Barrie Hunter, Irene Macdougall, Emily Winter
MEET THE DIRECTOR - Andrew Panton
MEET THE SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER - Karen Tennent