Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong, the classic story of love and courage, heads to The Grand in Blackpool from February 5-9.
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 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.
The BBC 1 TV series of Birdsong was aired over Christmas last year and, following on from the hit West End production, this brand new adaptation marks the very first touring production of the play, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff.
It is performed by an ensemble company including award-winning Sarah Jayne Dunn (Hollyoaks), Charlie G Hawkins (Eastenders), Arthur Bostrom of 'Allo, 'Allo fame, Tim Van Eyken (War Horse) and newcomer Jonathan Smith as Stephen Wraysford.