Birdsong
Presented by Original Theatre and JAS Theatricals in association with Joshua Beaumont & Huw Allen, Tiny Giant Entertainment, Birdsong Productions and Wiltshire Creative.
Sebastian Faulks’ epic story of love and loss returns to the stage, marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel at Alexandra Palace Theatre.
The critically acclaimed show returns in a brand-new production for 2025, telling the mesmerising story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War. Once seen never forgotten.
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.
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).
Important information
Age guidance 15+
This production contains nudity, simulated sexual content, strong language, sexual references, themes of war, death and violence and references to abuse.
Access performances
Captioned performance – Weds 5 Mar, 7.30pm
Schools & Groups
Schools 10+: Tickets £25 & £18 (11th ticket free for teachers)
Available on Band B & C only (£35.50 & £25.50)
Schools prices available: Tue-Wed eve and mid-week matinees:
- Thu 27 Feb, 2pm
- Tue 4 Mar, 7.30pm
- Wed 5 Mar, 7.30pm
- Thu 6 Mar, 2pm
Groups 10+: Tickets £29.50 (group leader free)
Available on Band B only (£35.50)
Available: Tue-Thu eve & mid-week matinees:
- Thu 27 Feb, 2pm
- Tue 4 Mar, 7.30pm
- Wed 5 Mar, 7.30pm
- Thu 6 Mar, 2pm & 7.30pm
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Benefits include:
- Entry to Theatre Lounge with seating
- 1 x complimentary drink on arrival (glass of prosecco, bottle of beer or soft drink)
- Access to private bar. Please note that entry to the Lounge is one hour prior to the start of the performance
T&Cs
- This upgrade only grants access to the Theatre Lounge and does not include a theatre ticket
- Available Friday to Sunday
- Please select the date and time that matches the performance you are attending (mistakes cannot always be rectified due to limited capacity)
| Date | Doors open | Start time | End time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 22:30 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 22:30 | |
| 1 Mar 2025 | 13:00 | 14:30 | 17:00 | |
| 1 Mar 2025 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 22:30 | |
| 2 Mar 2025 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 | |
| 4 Mar 2025 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 22:30 | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 22:30 | |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 13:00 | 14:30 | 17:00 | |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 22:30 | |
| 7 Mar 2025 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 22:30 | |
| 8 Mar 2025 | 13:00 | 14:30 | 17:00 | |
| 8 Mar 2025 | 18:30 | 19:30 | 22:30 |
| AUDIO DESCRIBED | |
| CAPTIONED | |
| SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE |
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