Birdsong
The stage adaptation of Birdsong celebrates the novel's 30th anniversary
Birdsong
Perhaps there is no better writer to have adapted Sebastian Faulks's bestselling novel
The Guardian
Birdsong
The stage adaptation of Birdsong celebrates the novel's 30th anniversary
Why see Birdsong?
30 yEARS OF bIRDSONG
Celebrating three decades of Sebastian Faulks' best-seller of the same name, comes an all new production of Birdsong! Rachel Wagstaff's adaptation of this beautiful and terrible story about love, courage and the endurance of the human spirit heads on tour around the United Kingdom this year.
What is the story?
While staying as the guest of a factory owner in pre-First World War France, Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate affair with Isabelle, the wife of his host. The affair changes them both for ever.
A few years later Stephen finds himself back in the same part of France, but this time as a soldier at the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest encounter in British military history. As his men die around him, Stephen turns to his enduring love for Isabelle for the strength to continue and to save something for future generations.
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- James Esler as Stephen Wraysford
- Charlie Russel as Isabelle Azaire
- Dave Fishley as Turner
- Gracie Follows as Lisette
- James Findlay as Brennan
- Joseph Benjamin Baker as Evans/Levi
- Natalie Radmall Quirke as Jeanne
- Raif Clarke as Tipper
- Roger Ringrose as Berard/Barclay
- Sargon Yelda as Rene Azaire
- Sulin Hasso as Marguerite
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by Sebastian Faulks
- Adapted for stage by Rachel Wagstaff
Reviews
Customer reviews
Alison Spicer
Excellent adaptation of much loved novel!
Saw the play on the opening night. I loved the book and I thought
that the adaptation was brilliant and really caught the spirit of the
stultifying bourgeois society in Amiens, and the terrifying
claustrophobia of the trenches and the tunnels. The casting was
excellent, with Ben Barnes superb as Stephen Wraysford. I would
also single out Lee Ross as a heartwrenchingly lovable Jack
Firebrace. Highly recommended. ... Read more
Ann
Most moving evening
I found this to be a most moving production with
some wonderful acting. I am hoping to see it again
before it finishes.
Ben Barnes was superbly cast. ... Read more
JC
Excellent production
A most impressive interpretation of the book. Casting was inspired with Ben Barnes a convincing Stephen Wraysford and Lee Ross as Jack Firebrace. The visit was a belated birthday present and after reading some of the earlier reviews I was somewhat apprehensive but these were quickly dispelled. My only criticism was the latter "5 minute interlude" where a roll call of the victims of the WW1 was running. The audience weren't too sure how to react to this, i.e. was it an interlude or should they sit quietly?
Nonetheless excellent direction, and scene changes and a great performance by all the cast. ... Read more
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