Seattle Rep's THE CHILDREN: Beyond the Theatre
Seattle Rep presents THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood from February 7 to March 15, 2020. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this resource list of books and films to enhance your experience of the show.
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On the Beach
Still a bestseller years after its publication in 1957, On the Beach is a moving and realistic portrait of ordinary people facing the nightmare of nuclear war.
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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When the Wind Blows
Based on cartoonist Raymond Briggs’ 1982 graphic novel, this classic anti-war animated film depicts an elderly British couple attempting to survive a nuclear holocaust by following advice found in government pamphlets.
Format: DVD
Availability: Available
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Seattle Rep's THE CHILDREN website
In a cottage on England’s beautiful rocky coast, two retired nuclear physicists live a peaceful existence; however, the world around them has been crippled by an environmental disaster. The surprise visit of an old friend brings a shocking proposition. Recent Broadway hit and 2018 Tony Award nominee, THE CHILDREN is a potent drama – utterly captivating and profound with sincere wit.
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