Birdsong 2010 - Articles Page 7

Opened: September 28, 2010
Closing: January 15, 2011

Birdsong - 2010 - West End History , Info & More

Comedy Theatre
(Leicester Square) Panton Street off Haymarket London

Based on Sebastian Faulks's international best-selling novel, the play tells the story of one man’s journey through an all consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War.



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.



For the first time, this beautiful and terrible story about love, courage and the endurance of the human spirit is brought to the stage in a version by Rachel Wagstaff. The world premiere of this production is directed by Trevor Nunn.


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Birdsong - 2010 - West End Articles Page 7

Royal Albert Hall Announces Their September Events 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2010


The Royal Albert Hall was built to fulfil the vision of Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's consort) of a 'Central Hall' that would be used to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences and would stand at the heart of the South Kensington estate, surrounded by museums and places of learning.

Doorway Arts, Faction of Fools et al. to Partake in Kennedy Center's '10 'Page to Stage' Fest., 9/4-9/6
by Michelle Wong - Aug 6, 2010


From Saturday, September 4, 2010 to Monday, September 6, 2010, the Kennedy Center will host its ninth annual Page to Stage new play festival, featuring more than 40 theaters from the D.C. metropolitan area, all with a mission to produce and support new work.

The RRazz room Announces Their July 2010 Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 8, 2010


The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne.

RRazz Room Announces Upcoming July Line-up
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2010


RRazz Room Announces Upcoming July Line-up

Ben Barnes To Lead Nunn's BIRDSONG in West End this Fall
by Charlie Piane - Jun 17, 2010


Ben Barnes, star of films The Chronicles of Narnia, Dorian Gray and Bigga Than Ben, will play Stephen Wraysford in the West End stage version of Sebastian Faulks's best-selling novel Birdsong, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and directed by Trevor Nunn. Previews from 18 September 2010.

RRazz Room Announces Upcoming July Line-up
by Charlie Piane - Jun 11, 2010


RRazz Room Announces Upcoming July Line-up

BWW BARES SPECIAL: Euan Morton Sings 'The Best Game in Town'
by Robert Diamond - Jun 9, 2010


In celebration of the 20th edition of BROADWAY BARES, Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS and Jerry Mitchell announced the upcoming release of BROADWAY BARES OPENINGS, a CD of 13 original opening numbers from BC/EFA's popular annual burlesque show. Each song is recorded by the Broadway stars who debuted them on the BROADWAY BARES stage.

BROADWAY BARES to Release Original 'Openings' CD, 6/20; Now Accepting Pre-Orders
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 7, 2010


In celebration of the 20th edition of BROADWAY BARES, Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS and Jerry Mitchell are proud to announce the upcoming release of BROADWAY BARES OPENINGS, a CD of 13 original opening numbers from BC/EFA's popular annual burlesque show. Each song is recorded by the Broadway stars who debuted them on the BROADWAY BARES stage.

Sienna Miller to Star in West End's BIRDSONG this Fall?
by Jessica Lewis - May 26, 2010


Sienna Miller may be making her return to the London stage in the Trevor Nunn-directed Birdsong, by Sebastian Faulks, The U.K. Sunday Telegraph is reporting. She was last seen on the West End in the Young Vic's 2005 production of As You Like It. Birdsong is scheduled to open at the Comedy Theatre On 29 September 2010, with previews beginning on 18 September. It is rumored that she will be co-starring alongside Dan Stevens.

Trevor Nunn to Direct Faulk's BIRDSONG; Opens Sept. 18 in London
by Robert Diamond - May 23, 2010


Sebastian Faulks's 1993 novel is one of Britain's best-loved books. It has sold more than two million copies in the United Kingdom and more than three million worldwide; and still regularly appears in the best-seller lists.

A.C.T.'s RIOT Plays Zeum Theater, 4/1-4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of Riot, celebrated Irish playwright Ursula Rani Sarma's hard-hitting play, in the newest commission from A.C.T.'s international partnership with Britain's Theatre Royal Bath. Directed by Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight and featuring young actors from the A.C.T. M.F.A. Program and Young Conservatory, Riot follows the story of a young man who lands in a residency clinic for emotionally disturbed teens following an unexpected act of violence. Riot weaves Max's relationships with his fellow patients, his doctor, and his nurses into a moving portrait of the deep human need for connection. The show plays April 1-17, 2010, at Zeum Theater, located at Yerba Buena Gardens (Fourth and Howard streets). Tickets are $15.50-$20.50 and are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

A.C.T.'s RIOT Plays Zeum Theater, 4/1-4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2010


The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of Riot, celebrated Irish playwright Ursula Rani Sarma's hard-hitting play, in the newest commission from A.C.T.'s international partnership with Britain's Theatre Royal Bath. Directed by Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight and featuring young actors from the A.C.T. M.F.A. Program and Young Conservatory, Riot follows the story of a young man who lands in a residency clinic for emotionally disturbed teens following an unexpected act of violence. Riot weaves Max's relationships with his fellow patients, his doctor, and his nurses into a moving portrait of the deep human need for connection. The show plays April 1-17, 2010, at Zeum Theater, located at Yerba Buena Gardens (Fourth and Howard streets). Tickets are $15.50-$20.50 and are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

A.C.T.'s RIOT Plays Zeum Theater, 4/1-4/17
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of Riot, celebrated Irish playwright Ursula Rani Sarma's hard-hitting play, in the newest commission from A.C.T.'s international partnership with Britain's Theatre Royal Bath. Directed by Young Conservatory Director Craig Slaight and featuring young actors from the A.C.T. M.F.A. Program and Young Conservatory, Riot follows the story of a young man who lands in a residency clinic for emotionally disturbed teens following an unexpected act of violence. Riot weaves Max's relationships with his fellow patients, his doctor, and his nurses into a moving portrait of the deep human need for connection. The show plays April 1-17, 2010, at Zeum Theater, located at Yerba Buena Gardens (Fourth and Howard streets). Tickets are $15.50-$20.50 and are available by calling A.C.T. Ticket Services at 415.749.2228 or online at www.act-sf.org.

The Alliance Theatre Lab Presents A Staged Reading Of Johnna Adams' Deliciously Disturbing Play 'Angel Eaters'
by Beau Higgins - Feb 14, 2010


The Alliance Theatre Lab presents a staged reading of Johnna Adams' deliciously disturbing play 'Angel Eaters.' Nominated by the New York Innovative Theatre Awards for Outstanding Full-Length Script, 'Angel Eaters' is the first play in Adams' dark and fascinating trilogy which debuted at the Flux Theatre Company in New York.

Lee, Monk, Ross & Wilson Join LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE on January 6th
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2010


Producer Daryl Roth announced today that Michele Lee (Tale of the Allergist's Wife), Tony Award-winner Debra Monk (Curtains), Tracee Ellis Ross ('Girlfriends') and Casey Wilson ('Saturday Night Live') will join the rotating cast of Love, Loss and What I Wore. They join the show January 6 through January 31, 2009, alongside the returning Katie Finneran. Love, Loss, and What I Wore, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, directed by Karen Carpenter and based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, opened October 1, 2009 to rave reviews at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street, NYC) and has been extended through March 2010.

STAGE TUBE: Natasha Lyonne Talks 'Love, Loss and What I Wore' to WPIX
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2010


Actress Natasha Lyonne stopped by WPIX to discuss 'Love, Loss And What I Wore' and her role in the play.

The Joyce Theater Announces 2010 Spring/Summer Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2009


The Joyce Theater, New York's home for dance, will welcome 21 renowned companies over 38 weeks this spring and summer.

Lee, Monk, Ross & Wilson Join LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE on January 6th
by Eddie Varley - Nov 5, 2009


Producer Daryl Roth announced today that Michele Lee (Tale of the Allergist's Wife), Tony Award-winner Debra Monk (Curtains), Tracee Ellis Ross ('Girlfriends') and Casey Wilson ('Saturday Night Live') will join the rotating cast of Love, Loss and What I Wore. They join the show January 6 through January 31, 2009, alongside the returning Katie Finneran. Love, Loss, and What I Wore, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, directed by Karen Carpenter and based on the bestselling book by Ilene Beckerman, opened October 1, 2009 to rave reviews at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43 Street, NYC) and has been extended through March 2010.

Photo Coverage: LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE Welcomes New Cast Members!
by Eddie Varley - Oct 22, 2009


Producer Daryl Roth welcomed Mary Birdsong, Lisa Joyce, Jane Lynch and Mary Louise Wilson to the rotating company of Love, Loss, and What I Wore, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and directed by Karen Carpenter, on Wednesday, October 21st. The actresses join current company member Tyne Daly.

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Welcomes Birdsong, Joyce and Wilson to Cast, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2009


Producer Daryl Roth is pleased to welcome Mary Birdsong, Lisa Joyce, Jane Lynch and Mary Louise Wilson to the rotating company of Love, Loss, and What I Wore, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and directed by Karen Carpenter, beginning Wednesday, October 21st. The actresses join current company member Tyne Daly.

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE Welcomes Birdsong, Joyce and Wilson to Cast, 10/21
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 19, 2009


Producer Daryl Roth is pleased to welcome Mary Birdsong, Lisa Joyce, Jane Lynch and Mary Louise Wilson to the rotating company of Love, Loss, and What I Wore, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, and directed by Karen Carpenter, beginning Wednesday, October 21st. The actresses join current company member Tyne Daly.

STAGE TUBE: Nora and Delia Ephron at More Magazine's Reinvention Convention
by Eddie Varley - Oct 7, 2009


Nora and Delia Ephron took the stage at More Magazine's Reinvention Convention yesterday to discuss their new play 'Love, Loss and What I Wore.' They also dished about Nora's worst wedding dress (for her third marriage); taxes; divorce and of course - men.

Photo Flash: Nora and Delia Ephron Discuss LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE At More Magazine's Reinvention Convention
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2009


Nora and Delia Ephron took the stage at More Magazine's Reinvention Convention yesterday to discuss their new play 'Love, Loss and What I Wore.' They also dished about Nora's worst wedding dress (for her third marriage); taxes; divorce and of course - men.

LOVE, LOSS & WHAT I WORE Will Extend Run Into 2010
by Eddie Varley - Oct 4, 2009


LOVE, LOSS and WHAT I WORE, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, is making its world premiere at New York's Westside Theatre. The play celebrated its official Opening Night yesterday evening, Thursday, October 1st. The producers of the play have extended its limited engagement into 2010.

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