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Video: Watch the Trailer For BIRDSONG in the West End
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2025

Watch the new trailer video for the West End production of Birdsong. Sebastian Faulks’ epic story of love and loss returns to the stage, marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel.

BIRDSONG Comes to Alexandra Palace Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Marking the 30th anniversary of Sebastian Faulks's international best-selling novel, the new touring production of Birdsong will play a limited run this Spring at London's Alexandra Palace Theatre from Thursday 27 February to Saturday 8 March 2025.  

Video: BIRDSONG Cast Members James Esler & More Perform Poetry Recordings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

Three cast members from Original Theatre’s stage tour of the epic First World War story of love and loss Birdsong have recorded poignant on-stage video readings of war poems chosen by the celebrated novel’s author, Sebastian Faulks. Watch now!

Original Theatre Reveals 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

Original Theatre will kick off its 20th anniversary year celebrations this November with the screening of Original At Last, a brand new short documentary film about their work, and the announcement of a packed programme for 2025. 

Review: BIRDSONG, Richmond Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 3, 2024

Touring production will pull in fans of the book, but needs to find something more to say if it is to convert those new to the story. See what our critic thought of the production.

Photos: Max Bowden, Charlie Russell, and More Lead UK Tour of BIRDSONG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

All new photos have been released from the 2024/25 UK tour of Birdsong. The epic First World War story of love and loss returns to the stage this Autumn in a brand-new production marking the 30th anniversary of Sebastian Faulks’s international best-selling novel. 

Cast Set For 2024/25 UK Tour of BIRDSONG
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the 2024/25 tour of Birdsong. The epic First World War story of love and loss returns to the stage this Autumn in a brand-new production marking the 30th anniversary of Sebastian Faulks’s international best-selling novel. 

Cast Revealed For Schools' Tour Of William Shakespeare's HENRY V
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the Donmar LOCAL schools' tour of William Shakespeare's Henry V, directed by the Donmar's former Resident Assistant Director Dadiow Lin.