Wise Children
Synopsis
In Brixton, Nora and Dora Chance – twin chorus girls born and bred south of the river – are celebrating their 70th birthday. Over the river in Chelsea, their father and greatest actor of his generation, Melchior Hazard, turns 100 on the same day. As does his twin brother Peregrine. If, in fact, he’s still alive. And if, in truth, Melchior is their real father after all…
Top Cast
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Sam Archer
Young Peregrine
Ankur Bahl
Young Melchior
Omari Douglas
Show Girl Nora
Mirabelle Gremaud
Young Nora
Paul Hunter
Melchior Hazard
Melissa James
Show Girl Dora
Bettrys Jones
Young Dora
Etta Murfitt
Nora Chance
Katy Owen
Grandma Chance
Mike Shepherd
Peregrine Hazard
Gareth Snook
Dora Chance
Patrycja Kujawska
Lady Atalanta / Blue Eyed Boy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emma Rice
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Rice
- Original Title
- Wise Children
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Space
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emma Rice
Emma Rice
Department Leadership Roster
Vicki Mortimer
Costume Design
Emma Rice
Writer
Vicki Mortimer
Production Design
Emma Rice
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wise Children
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wise Children about?
In Brixton, Nora and Dora Chance – twin chorus girls born and bred south of the river – are celebrating their 70th birthday. Over the river in Chelsea, their father and greatest actor of his generation, Melchior Hazard, turns 100 on the same day. As does his twin brother Peregrine. If, in fact, he’s still alive. And if, in truth, Melchior is their real father after all…
Who directed Wise Children?
Wise Children was directed by Emma Rice.
Who stars in Wise Children?
The principal cast of Wise Children includes Sam Archer, Ankur Bahl, Omari Douglas, Mirabelle Gremaud, Paul Hunter.
When was Wise Children released and how long is it?
Wise Children was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.