Skip to main content
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

THE OWL AND THE NIGHTINGALE By Simon Armitage To Be Performed In A Reading At The Royal Court Theatre

In a new translation by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage this witty and enchanting edition of the medieval debate poem will be directed by John Tiffany.  

By:

The Owl and the Nightingale will be performed as a reading at The Royal Court Theatre Jerwood Theatre Downstairs on Monday 13 December 2021 at 4pm.

In a new translation by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage this witty and enchanting edition of the medieval debate poem will be directed by John Tiffany.

Following his acclaimed translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl, Simon Armitage shines a light on another jewel of Middle English verse. The disputed issues within the piece still resonate - concerning identity, cultural attitudes, class distinctions and the right to be heard.

Following the performance there will be a book signing in the Balcony Bar.

Tickets are £5 https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/the-owl-and-the-nightingale/

The Owl and the Nightingale reading is supported by The Institute of Digital Archaeology. It is published by Faber.





Don't Miss a UK Regional News Story
Sign up for all the news on the Summer season, discounts & more...


BroadwayWorld TV


Trainspotting The Musical in UK Regional Trainspotting The Musical
Theatre Royal Glasgow (3/15-3/20)
Ghost House in UK Regional Ghost House
Scarborough Spa Theatre (2/06-2/06)
Ispini na hEireann + The Wran, Doireann Ni Ghlacain (Feile MOTH) at Moth Club - London in UK Regional Ispini na hEireann + The Wran, Doireann Ni Ghlacain (Feile MOTH) at Moth Club - London
MOTH Club (6/28-6/28)
THE HAUNTED at Rebellion - Manchester in UK Regional THE HAUNTED at Rebellion - Manchester
Rebellion Manchester (10/09-10/09)
TENSIDE x AURORAWAVE at The Underworld - London in UK Regional TENSIDE x AURORAWAVE at The Underworld - London
The Underworld (10/07-10/07)
Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches - Plymouth in UK Regional Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches - Plymouth
Devonport Playhouse (9/11-9/11)
G4 Christmas 2026 - Blackpool Tower Ballroom in UK Regional G4 Christmas 2026 - Blackpool Tower Ballroom
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom (12/08-12/08)
G4 Christmas 2026 - Chester Cathedral in UK Regional G4 Christmas 2026 - Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral (12/01-12/01)
The Sounds of the 60s show at Melksham Assembly Hall Friday 27th November 2026 in UK Regional The Sounds of the 60s show at Melksham Assembly Hall Friday 27th November 2026
Melksham Assembly Hall (11/27-11/27)
Count Arthur Strong - And It’s Goodnight From Me! in UK Regional Count Arthur Strong - And It’s Goodnight From Me!
Hazlitt Theatre (4/07-4/07)