Children of the Sun is a gloriously explosive exploration of time, “the most valuable commodity on earth”, by Hilary Fannin, whose work “sears itself on the brain” (The Irish Times).
A wealthy family in their beautiful but rundown estate distract and entertain themselves with neighbours, servants and friends. We meet a scientist, an artist, a wealthy widow, a vet – each at a moment of crisis. As one says, “life is a geographical Russian roulette,” and their world is being reshaped by unstoppable forces.
In this contemporary exploration of time, is there a version of our lives where we made all the right decisions, and a different “us” could exist somewhere?
Can our collective belief in science, God or art, help or hinder us?
“We are Children of the Sun, set sail to eternity in a ship of dreams…”
Developed in association with the Theatre Royal Waterford.
13th April – 11th May 2024.
Children of the Sun by Hilary Fannin after Gorky received its World Premiere at the Abbey Theatre in 2024.
