OFFICIAL TRAILER
Videography: Alex Powell
“Children aren’t silent. Children are fearless”
Social workers tell Jelicia that she is their success story. Frank is on his eighth foster home. At school no one knows Amber and Angelica are in care. To own their present, these teenagers must first unearth their past. How else can they make a better future now?
At their youth club, worlds are about to collide. Heart thumping beats and anarchic choreography intertwine to tell the hidden stories of children in care.
This isn’t just a musical. It is a call to arms about the value of childhood and how love can be found in the most unexpected places.
A revolutionary true story crafted from the voices of the children themselves by multi-award-winning LUNG.
Recent Reviews
“It’s a feat of a show, delivered with courage and devotion, kindling rage as well as offering soaring hope” ★★★★★ The Stage
“An exhilarating piece of political theatre: engaged, sophisticated, insistent” ★★★★ The Guardian
“Zippy soundtrack that embraces everything from beatboxy electro to doo-wop” ★★★★ The Evening Standard
“An urgent and sophisticated call to arms. And it’s one none of us should ignore” ★★★★★ WhatOnStage
Free Post-Show Events
Join LUNG for a free post show Q&A event directly after performances on Tuesday 16, 23 and 30 July.
Panel members include experts discussing the governments review of the care system and what next? The creative team to offer a unique insight into the process of making The Children’s Inquiry. And a panel of care experienced young people to discuss the care system and their hopes and dreams for the future.
16 July: The Government’s Response to the Care Review & What Next
23 July: Me & My Care Experience: Realities, Allyship, & Hopes
30 July: Using the Arts to Tell the Story of the Care System
FREE entry with a ticket to that evening’s performance.
Co-Commissioned by The Lowry.
Originally developed with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Havering Council.
Developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.
Details
Theatre: Main Space
Mon – Sat: 7pm
Thu & Sat: 1.30pm
Running Time: 145 mins including interval (TBC)
No re-entry.
We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.
This production contains moderate swearing and references to infanticide, addiction, self harm and other themes audiences may find distressing. Recommended for ages 13+
16, 23, 30 July
Join LUNG for a free post show Q&A event directly after performances on Tuesday 16, 23 and 30 July.
Panel members include experts discussing discuss the governments review of the care system and what next? The creative team to offer a unique insight into the process of making The Children’s Inquiry. And a panel of care experienced young people to discuss the care system and their hopes and dreams for the future.
16 July: The Government’s Response to the Care Review & What Next
23 July: Me & My Care Experience: Realities, Allyship, & Hopes
30 July: Using the Arts to Tell the Story of the Care System
Free entry with a ticket to that evening’s performance.
AUDIENCE REACTIONS
Videography: Alex Powell
Photography
PRODUCTION SHOTS
The Company
Hari Aggarwal
cast
Dara Ajagbe
cast
Josh Cain
cast
Logan Clark
cast
Antonia Tom-Dollar
cast
Jude Farrant
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Jersey Blu Georgia
cast
Kenya Grace
cast
Fayth Ifil
cast
Vincio Korch
cast
Fearn I’Anson
cast
Lineo Nomonde
cast
Chizaram Ochuba-Okafor
cast
Anna De Oliveira
cast
Kai Parillon
cast
Eva Phillips
cast
Mia Raggio
cast
Archie Smith
cast
Grace Thomas
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