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Opens: February 27, 2025
Closing: March 08, 2025
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Sebastian Faulks’s epic story of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel.



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.



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. Set both before and during the Great War. Once seen never forgotten.



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)) and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit productions of The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie, Murder in the Dark and The Habit of Art.



★★★★ ‘A staggering achievement’ Daily Mail



★★★★ ‘Uniformly excellent’ The Times



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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For the Upcoming Virtual Production of BIRDSONG
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2020


The trailer has been released for the innovative online production of BIRDSONG, adapted and abridged by Rachel Wagstaff from Sebastian Faulks's acclaimed novel. Birdsong will be available from 1 July - the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme - for 72 hours.

BWW Interview: Rachel Wagstaff Discusses Adapting BIRDSONG Into Digital Theatre
by Louise Penn - Jun 25, 2020


The Original Theatre Company are streaming a digital version of their touring production of Sebastian Faulks's Birdsong from 1-4 July. We talked to adaptor Rachel Wagstaff about her career, how the show has evolved, and what she thinks of the current situation with theatres in lockdown.

First Recording Of Dame Ethel Smyth's THE PRISON To Be Released On Chandos Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2020


Chandos Records will release the world premiere recording of composer Dame Ethel Smyth's 1930 masterwork, The Prison, on August 7, 2020.

Sebastian Faulks' BIRDSONG Will Have Special Production Streamed Online
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2020


There will be a fully cast, abridged virtual production of Rachel Wagstaff's highly acclaimed adaptation of Sebastian Faulks's best-selling novel BIRDSONG, streamed online on 1 July 2020, the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. 

Everything Everything Release Official Music Video For 'Arch Enemy'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 2, 2020


Today, Everything Everything revealed the official music video for their latest single 'Arch Enemy.'

Everything Everything Announce New Album RE-ANIMATOR & Release New Single 'Arch Enemy'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020


Everything Everything opened a new chapter in their career with the release of their recent single 'In Birdsong.' Premiered by Annie Mac at Radio 1 and launched with a striking self-animated visual, 'In Birdsong' hit key streaming playlists, while also landing praise from NME, Pitchfork, Under The Radar, amongst others.

Matador Presents 20-Track Ambient & Electronica Album TUESDAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 6, 2020


Matador returns to the foreground of electronic music's vast landscape with Tuesday; his debut album contribution to the ambient realm.

American Conservatory Theater Announces 2020 Honorary Master Of Fine Arts Degrees
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2020


American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Conservatory Director Melissa Smith announced today that honorary Master of Fine Arts degrees will be conferred upon playwright Lydia R. Diamond and Magic Theatre's outgoing artistic director Loretta Greco. Both recipients will receive their degrees at a virtual graduation ceremony for the A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts Program class of 2020 on Monday, May 18 at 12 p.m.

Everything Everything Share New Song 'Birdsong'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 24, 2020


Everything Everything share their new song 'In Birdsong,' which premiered on BBC Radio 1's Annie Mac show today.

Music Mountain Announces 2020 Summer Music Festival Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2020


Chamber music and jazz aficionados alike will want to mark their calendars for Music Mountain's 91st Season! America's longest-running chamber music festival kicks off on June 7 honoring the late Peter Serkin's legacy, with pianist Benjamin Hochman and Friends playing Bach and Mozart at the 2020 Music Mountain Opening Benefit Concert & Reception.

El Buho Due To Release New Album RAMAS on March 27
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 4, 2020


The DJ and Producer and environmental acitvist El Búho (aka Robin Perkins) released the lead single 'Nevar' with collaborator Didacte today ahead of his highly anticipated album Ramas ('branches' in Spanish) with Wonderwheel Recordings. The album, Ramas, is due out this March.

Jason Alexander, John C. Reilly, Amber Riley and More to Participate in Pasadena Playhouse's CELEBRITY GAME NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020


Pasadena Playhouse, State Theatre of California, has announced the fundraising event of the year, Playhouse Celebrity Game Night: Speed Charades, a hilarious competition where celebrity teams go head-to-head and battle it out in a fierce and fun game of speed charades benefiting the programs of the Pasadena Playhouse.

Full RENO 911! Cast Set to Return on Quibi
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 20, 2020


Quibi and Comedy Central Productions have announced additional castings for RENO 911! starring co-creators Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver. They are now joined by Niecy Nash, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cedric Yarbrough, and Carlos Alazraqui. Ian Roberts, Joe LoTruglio and Mary Birdsong will all be featured.

Casting Announced for Brian Friel's AFTERPLAY at The Coronet Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2020


The Coronet Theatre has announced that the cast for master playwright Brian Friel's Afterplay, directed by John Haidar, will be Mariah Gale and Rory Keenan.

Casting Announced For Brian Friel's AFTERPLAY At The Coronet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2020


The Coronet Theatre has announced that the cast for master playwright Brian Friel's Afterplay, directed by John Haidar, will be Mariah Gale and Rory Keenan.

PTC Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020


The professional regional premiere of the musical ONCE ON THIS ISLAND opens at PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY (PTC) on FEBRUARY 21, 2020 and runs through MARCH 7, 2020. Tickets for this production can be purchased by calling 801-581-6961 or by visiting pioneertheatre.org.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting for Globe on Tour Summer 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2020


Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast for Globe on Tour, directed by Brendan O'Hea. The company of eight actors will once again offer audiences around the world a trio of plays, which this year explore the relationship between humankind and Mother Nature. Audiences will cast their votes for either A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It or The Tempest, each of which explores the natural world and its great potential for abundance and transformation.

Vivian Fung's Trumpet Concerto Will Receive World Premiere By Erie Philharmonic And Mary Elizabeth Bowden
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2020


On Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 8:00pm, the Erie Philharmonic gives the world premiere of JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer Vivian Fung's Trumpet Concerto featuring acclaimed trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden. Led by Music Director Daniel Meyer, the concert also includes Verdi's Ballet Music from Macbeth, Debussy's Three Transcriptions for Trumpet and Orchestra, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8.

Amazon Studios Announces Cast for New LORD OF THE RINGS Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 14, 2020


Amazon Studios today announced the first group of series regulars set to star in the new Amazon Original series based on stories from the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Newly revealed cast members including Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, and Daniel Weyman. Production will begin in February.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE CROFT at Everyman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2020


Drew Cain and Simon Roberts play David / Alec and Tom / Patrick respectively in The Original Theatre Company's new thriller, The Croft by Ali Milles. They join the previously announced Gwen Taylor as Enid, Caroline Harker as Suzanne / Ruth and Lucy Doyle as Laura / Eilene. The UK tour begins at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on 22 January 2020.

Casting Announced for First UK Tour of GHOST STORIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020


Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's supernatural spectacular, Ghost Stories, which begins it's first ever UK tour at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham on 8th January 2020. After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record breaking, sell out productions and a smash hit film, the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's production of Ghost Stories has this year played yet another successful run at it's original Hammersmith home and at is currently playing at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End, until Saturday 4th January. The show heads to Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 February.

Casting Announced For The First UK Tour Of Jeremy Dyson And Andy Nyman's GHOST STORIES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2019


Casting is today announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman's supernatural spectacular, Ghost Stories, which begins its first ever UK tour at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham on 8th January 2020 . After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's production of Ghost Stories has this year played yet another successful run at its original Hammersmith home and at is currently playing at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End, until Saturday 4th January.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Opens Concerts with Vivian Fung's DUST DEVILS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019


On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7:30pm; Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:00pm; and Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 2:00pm at Philadelphia's Academy of Music, The Philadelphia Orchestra opens its concert with JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer Vivian Fung's Dust Devils. Led by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the concert also includes Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 featuring Yefim Bronfman and Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 3, which was premiered at the Academy of Music in 1936.

Arena Stage Announces Cast and Creative for A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2019


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the company for A Thousand Splendid Suns, adapted for the stage by Ursula Rani Sarma and based on the 2007 New York Times bestselling novel by Khaled Hosseini (Kite Runner). Set in 1992 in war-torn Afghanistan, this gripping story centers around a friendship that develops between two Afghan women following a tragedy. While facing insurmountable odds of a brutal and oppressive way of life, the two form an unlikely bond in a heart-rending fight for survival. Directed by Carey Perloff, A Thousand Splendid Suns runs January 17 - March 1, 2020 in the Kreeger Theater.

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