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Birdsong

Birdsong

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Theatre Royal Brighton
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Tue 4 Feb - Sat 8 Feb 2025
  Tickets available from £15.00
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2 hours 55 minutes
incl. interval
Sebastian Faulks's epic story of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel.
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Theatre Royal Brighton

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Tue 4 Feb - Sat 8 Feb 2025
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
2 hours 55 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:00
Age guidance: 15+ This production contains nudity and simulated sexual content, strong language, sexual references, themes of war, death and violence and references to abuse.
For group bookings of 10 or more:

Why go and see it?

The critically acclaimed show returns in a brand-new production.. Telling the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War.

There is nothing more than to love and be loved. How far would you go for love?

Birdsong

Starring award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the role of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, James Esler (Litvinenko) and Charlie Russell (The Goes Wrong Show, And Then There Were None (BBC)).

In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down. As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.

A mesmerising story of love and courage. Once seen never forgotten.

In support of the Royal British Legion

Original Theatre and JAS Theatricals in association with Joshua Beaumont & Huw Allen, Tiny Giant Entertainment, Birdsong Productions and Wiltshire Creative

Please note, this show has two intervals.

Content warnings: This show contains Haze, Smoke, Loud Noises, Violence, Suicide, War, Mentions of Domestic Abuse, Use of Weapons, Mutilation of Animals (None harmed in the making of the show), Smoking, Consumption of Alcohol, Bad Language, Sexually explicit scenes, depictions of both oral and penetrative sex: Topless Female Nudity, Full Male Nudity.

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Cast and Creatives

Max Bowden
Jack Firebrace
Max Bowden
James Esler
Stephen Wraysford
James Esler
Charlie Russell
Isabelle Azaire
Charlie Russell
Joseph Benjamin Baker
Evans/Levi
Joseph Benjamin Baker
Raif Clarke
Tipper
Raif Clarke
James Findlay
Brennan
James Findlay
Dave Fishley
Turner
Dave Fishley
Gracie Follows
Lisette
Gracie Follows
Sulin Hasso
Marguerite
Sulin Hasso
Tama Phethean
Shaw/LeBrun
Tama Phethean
Natalie Radmall-Quirke
Jeanne
Natalie Radmall-Quirke
Roger Ringrose
Bérard/Barclay
Roger Ringrose
Sargon Yelda
René Azaire/Gray
Sargon Yelda

What the critics say

Riveting
- Telegraph
A staggering achievement
- Daily Mail
Uniformly excellent
- The Times

Theatre Royal Brighton

New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
Brighton Rail Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Cloakroom - Coats & small bags (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

Theatre Royal Brighton has entertained audiences for over 217 years. This Grade II* listed building is one of the oldest theatres in the country and continues to delight audiences with pre and post West End shows.

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Theatre Royal Brighton

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Tue 4 Feb - Sat 8 Feb 2025
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
2 hours 55 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:00
Age guidance: 15+ This production contains nudity and simulated sexual content, strong language, sexual references, themes of war, death and violence and references to abuse.
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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