Meera Syal will star in a new production of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children, which will be staged at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre this autumn to mark the play’s 10th anniversary.
Directed by Rachel O’Riordan, Syal will play Hazel in her return to the Lyric stage for the first time since 2019’s Noises Off.
Hazel and Robin have survived a catastrophe. Living on the edge of a radiation exclusion zone, Hazel still practices her yoga and Robin’s brewing parsnip wine. They are trying to keep going, clinging onto normality.
That is until their old friend Rose knocks on the door. With her she brings old memories, buried secrets – and a proposition. One which tests their loyalty and forces them to confront the limits of their debt to the next generation.
The creative team includes set & costume design by Gary McCann, lighting design by Anna Watson and sound design by Holly Khan. Full cast and creatives will be announced soon.
The Children will play at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from September 2 – October 3, 2026. Tickets here.
Top image: The Children announcement artwork (image supplied)