Sebastian Faulks’s epic First World War story of love and loss, Birdsong, will be brought to life in a brand new stage production, coming to His Majesty’s Theatre from February 18-22.
Max Bowden (EastEnders) will play Jack Firebrace, and James Esler (Litvinenko) will play Stephen Wraysford alongside Charlie Russell (The Goes Wrong Show, And Then There Were None (BBC)) as Isabelle Azaire.
Aberdeen Performing Arts director of programming and creative projects, Ben Torrie, said: “Birdsong is a powerful and compelling story exploring love, loss and war which is sure to keep you gripped from start to finish.
“We’re proud to welcome such an accomplished production to His Majesty’s as a perfect accompaniment to our Granite Noir festival which celebrates epic stories and great writing, of which Birdsong undoubtedly is".
Image: Pamela Raith Photography
Birdsong, which tells the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War, is adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and directed by Original Theatre’s artistic director, Alastair Whatley.
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.
Tickets are on sale now, available from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
Granite Noir Festival runs from February 20 – 23. Further information is available here: https://www.aberdeenperforming...