''Birdsong'' was a 2010 adaptation of the novel of the same title by

Sebastian Faulks Sebastian Charles Faulks (born 20 April 1953) is a British novelist, journalist and broadcaster. He is best known for his historical novels set in France – ''The Girl at the Lion d'Or'', '' Birdsong'' and '' Charlotte Gray''. He has also pub ...

. The text was written by Rachel Wagstaff and the premiere production was directed by

Trevor Nunn Sir Trevor Robert Nunn (born 14 January 1940) is a British theatre director. He has been the Artistic Director for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, and, currently, the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. He has directed dramas ...

. That production began previews at the Comedy Theatre in London on September 18, 2010, and opened on September 28, 2010. The West End stage production's cast included Ben Barnes as Stephen Wraysford,

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as Isabelle,

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as René Azaire, Iain Mitchell as Bérard, Lee Ross as Jack Firebrace and Zoe Waites as Jeanne. Other cast members included Owain Arthur, Billy Carter, Florence Hall, Paul Hawkyard,

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, Joe Coen,

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, James Staddon and Annabel Topham. The play closed on January 15, 2011. The play reopened January 31, 2018 with its last show being performed July 21, 2018.

2018 cast and crew

* Firebrace - Tim Treloar * Stephen - Tom Kay * Isabelle - Madeleine Knight * Tipper - Alfie Browne-Sykes * Berrard - Jeffrey Harmer * Lisette - Olivia Bernstone * Shaw - Simon Lloyd * Azaire - Martin Carroll * Jeanne - Liz Garland * Marguerite - Alice Brittain * Evans - Riley Carter * Cartwright - James Findlay * Director - Trevor Nunn * Playwright - Rachel Wagstaff * Designer - John NapierBirdsong: Behind the Scenes
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References

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