Lucy Kirkwood
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BIO
In 2009, her play It Felt Empty When the Heart Went at First but Is Alright Now was produced by Clean Break Theatre Co. at the Arcola Theatre. It was nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Best Newcomer and made Lucy joint winner of the John Whiting Award. NSFW premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 2012. Chimerica premiered at the Almeida Theatre in 2013 and subsequently transferred to the West End, winning Best New Play at the 2014 Olivier and Evening Standard Awards, the Critics Circle Award and the Susan Smith Blackburn Award. In 2016 The Children premiered at the Royal Court. Mosquitoes, presented by special arrangement with Manhattan Theatre Club, opened at the National Theatre in 2017.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Play
Lucy Kirkwood, The Children
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Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Best Play
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Videos
Video: First Look at All New Clips From THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2024-01-11 13:34:57
Video: The Cast of THE WITCHES at the National Theatre Sing 'Get Up!'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-17 09:30:11
TV: Hangin' with the Company of THE CHILDREN on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2017-12-13 16:46:43
TV: What's THE CHILDREN All About? The Broadway-Bound Company Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-11-07 16:03:11
The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting Announces Workshops Led By Pulitzer Prize Winner, Suzan-Lori Parks
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-02-21 07:08:13
News
Cast Set For THE CHILDREN at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
Full casting announced for Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 10th anniversary production of THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood, with Meera Syal, Declan Conlon, and Kerry Fox joining the cast.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
Full casting announced for Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 10th anniversary production of THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood, with Meera Syal, Declan Conlon, and Kerry Fox joining the cast.
Ensemble Studio Theatre and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to Award 2026 New Play Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced ten recipients for their 2026 Science and Technology New Play Commissions, continuing a 25-year program that has developed over 300 plays exploring science.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced ten recipients for their 2026 Science and Technology New Play Commissions, continuing a 25-year program that has developed over 300 plays exploring science.
GREATER CLEMENTS, THE WELKIN and WITCH Set for Actors' Reading Collective's 2026 Outside the Box Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
The Actors' Reading Collective announced a Summer Reading Series, bringing staged readings to Bay Area audiences. The series will present works performed by local theater artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
The Actors' Reading Collective announced a Summer Reading Series, bringing staged readings to Bay Area audiences. The series will present works performed by local theater artists.
THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE to Make World Premiere at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Timberlake Wertenbaker's new play THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE will receive its world premiere at Shakespeare's Globe's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as part of the venue's upcoming Winter Season.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
Timberlake Wertenbaker's new play THE ANIMALS COME TO THE TABLE will receive its world premiere at Shakespeare's Globe's Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as part of the venue's upcoming Winter Season.
Stiwdio Clwyd Announces New Artist Development Initiative
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 10, 2026
Stiwdio Clwyd has announced the inaugural cohort for Tearing The Roof Off, a major new artist development initiative designed to support the next generation of Welsh theatre-makers as they expand their practice and step into larger creative spaces.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 10, 2026
Stiwdio Clwyd has announced the inaugural cohort for Tearing The Roof Off, a major new artist development initiative designed to support the next generation of Welsh theatre-makers as they expand their practice and step into larger creative spaces.
THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, CROW'S THEATRE Win Big at Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Passe Muraille's THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD led the 2026 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards with three wins, including best production of a play, while Crow's Theatre productions collectively took home eight prizes.
70+ Playwrights Stage Theatrical Response to Epstein Files With ALL THE RAGE
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
ALL THE RAGE, led by playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz, brings together 70+ female-identifying and non-binary writers at Theatre Deli London to confront institutional silence and misogyny.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
ALL THE RAGE, led by playwright Rebecca Lenkiewicz, brings together 70+ female-identifying and non-binary writers at Theatre Deli London to confront institutional silence and misogyny.
Theatrical Outfit Announces 50th Anniversary Season
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Theatrical Outfit has announced their 50th Anniversary Season with 5 mainstage productions of classics and modern works, 4 new plays, 3 special anniversary events, 2 productions with new and returning community partners and 1 brand new commission.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
Theatrical Outfit has announced their 50th Anniversary Season with 5 mainstage productions of classics and modern works, 4 new plays, 3 special anniversary events, 2 productions with new and returning community partners and 1 brand new commission.
Review: THE CHILDREN at The Players' Ring
by Dan Marois - May 10, 2026
What starts as a casual catch-up among old colleagues spirals into something much heavier, darker, and deeply haunting in Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children, now playing at the Players’ Ring in Portsmouth. In the famously intimate confines of the Ring—where the actors are often close enough to breathe on you, the tension doesn’t just fill the room; it sits right in your lap.
by Dan Marois - May 10, 2026
What starts as a casual catch-up among old colleagues spirals into something much heavier, darker, and deeply haunting in Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children, now playing at the Players’ Ring in Portsmouth. In the famously intimate confines of the Ring—where the actors are often close enough to breathe on you, the tension doesn’t just fill the room; it sits right in your lap.
Rachel O'Riordan to Direct THE CHILDREN Revival at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced a revival of Lucy Kirkwood's THE CHILDREN, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan and starring Olivier Award-nominated Dame Meera Syal, marking the play's 10th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced a revival of Lucy Kirkwood's THE CHILDREN, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan and starring Olivier Award-nominated Dame Meera Syal, marking the play's 10th anniversary.
Broadway's Dale Soules Visits First Graders Theatre Study Program at PS 212
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Broadway and ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK star Dale Soules visited first grade Theatre Study students at PS 212 in Manhattan, discussing her role in THE MAGIC SHOW and performing 'Lion Tamer' for the class.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Broadway and ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK star Dale Soules visited first grade Theatre Study students at PS 212 in Manhattan, discussing her role in THE MAGIC SHOW and performing 'Lion Tamer' for the class.
THE CHILDREN To Be Presented at Players' Ring Theatre NH
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
The Children will make its New Hampshire premiere at The Players’ Ring Theatre. The production runs May 1–17. The play explores responsibility, legacy, and personal relationships.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
The Children will make its New Hampshire premiere at The Players’ Ring Theatre. The production runs May 1–17. The play explores responsibility, legacy, and personal relationships.
CORNER OF THE SKY, PARADISE BLUE & BAD DATES: END GAME Set For Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring Corner of the Sky: The Music of Stephen Schwartz, Paradise Blue, and Bad Dates: End Game.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring Corner of the Sky: The Music of Stephen Schwartz, Paradise Blue, and Bad Dates: End Game.
Review: THE WELKIN at Gremlin Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Mar 21, 2026
What did our critic think of THE WELKIN at Gremlin Theatre?
by Jared Fessler - Mar 21, 2026
What did our critic think of THE WELKIN at Gremlin Theatre?
Northern Stage Reveals 2026/27 Season - JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
Northern Stage has revealed its 2026/27 Season, featuring five Main Stage productions in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts, including the regional premiere of John Proctor is the Villain and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
Northern Stage has revealed its 2026/27 Season, featuring five Main Stage productions in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts, including the regional premiere of John Proctor is the Villain and more.
Northern Stage Begins Rehearsals For THE CHILDREN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
Northern Stage will present THE CHILDREN, starring Gordon Clapp, Martha Burns, and Daphne Zuniga, at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction, VT, from March 25 to April 12.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
Northern Stage will present THE CHILDREN, starring Gordon Clapp, Martha Burns, and Daphne Zuniga, at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction, VT, from March 25 to April 12.
THE WELKIN Comes to the Frank Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026
The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood will be performed at the Frank Theatre this month. Performances will run March 6-29, 2026. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026
The Welkin by Lucy Kirkwood will be performed at the Frank Theatre this month. Performances will run March 6-29, 2026. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Katie Finneran, Will Pullen and More to Star in THE RECEPTIONIST at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for its upcoming production of Adam Bock’s dark comedy, The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for its upcoming production of Adam Bock’s dark comedy, The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson.
Review: THE CHILDREN at West End Players Guild is Fascinating, Well Directed, and Exquisitely Acted
by James Lindhorst - Feb 16, 2026
Lucy Kirkwood’s play The Children is fascinating and compelling. Her script prompts discussion about corporate responsibility, what accountability an organization’s employees should own, and how tragic circumstances force people to face personal transgressions and the fallout from their poor decisions.
by James Lindhorst - Feb 16, 2026
Lucy Kirkwood’s play The Children is fascinating and compelling. Her script prompts discussion about corporate responsibility, what accountability an organization’s employees should own, and how tragic circumstances force people to face personal transgressions and the fallout from their poor decisions.
Northern Stage Expands with New Performance Space in Vermont
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Northern Stage has acquired a second performance space in White River Junction, VT, aimed at enhancing its educational programs and hosting smaller-scale productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Northern Stage has acquired a second performance space in White River Junction, VT, aimed at enhancing its educational programs and hosting smaller-scale productions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lucy Kirkwood written?
Lucy Kirkwood has written 3 shows including Beauty and the Beast (Playwright), Chimerica (Playwright), The Welkin (Playwright).
What awards has Lucy Kirkwood been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Children and Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Chimerica.
What awards has Lucy Kirkwood won?
Lucy Kirkwood has won the Best Play award at the Evening Standard Awards for her work on Chimerica.
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