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First Look: Birdsong, Never Let Me Go and Here You Come Again

News 7 Oct 2024

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We're got the latest press reviews, trailers, and production photos for three of our most anticipated productions this November. Get a behind-the-scenes look at these very different, yet extraordinary shows playing in the Festival Theatre very soon.

Birdsong

Tue 5 - Sat 9 Nov

Audiences and critics alike have been captivated by this powerful adaptation of Sebastian Faulks's Birdsong. With stunning performances and an evocative set design, this WWI epic brings the emotional weight of the trenches to life. Take a look at the trailer and production photos that highlight the breathtaking scale of this production.

Tickets from £10

5 Stars

Riveting

The Telegraph

4 Stars

A staggering achievement

Daily Mail

  • Five WW1 soldiers are partying, carousing and drinking. One is dancing with a woman in a white dress; in the centre a solider plays a violin.
  • A man and woman stand closely together, their hands linked. The woman looks lovingly and anxiously up into the man's face, wearing a white Edwardian blouse. The man is in military uniform and a moustache, and looks down with a serious expression.
  • A blonde man with a moustache wearing a First World War uniform stands with his helmet under one arm, holding a notebook. Light filters through wooden slats behind him and he looks up with a troubled expression.
  • Two men in the centre of the picture are wrestling, one with his arms grasping the other's legs. Several men and women are watching, shouting and gesturing. All wear Edwardian civilian clothes.

Here You Come Again

Tue 12 - Sat 16 Nov

Get ready for a dose of laughter and heartwarming country charm with Here You Come Again, the Dolly Parton-approved musical that has audiences singing along. Full of toe-tapping tunes and irresistible performances, this joyous show is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Watch the trailer and browse through the vibrant production photos to catch a glimpse of the fun!

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5 Stars

Nothing short of spellbinding

What's Good To Do

Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro’s hauntingly beautiful novel Never Let Me Go has been mounted for the stage in this deeply atmospheric adaptation. The press reviews have praised its thought-provoking exploration of humanity and ethics, brought to life by a stellar cast. Check out the rehearsal trailer and production images to see why this is a must-see for fans of the original dystopian book.

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4 Stars

Clear, cool, compulsive… and totally devastating

WhatsOnStage

4 Stars

An enthralling success

The i Newspaper

4 Stars

Nell Barlow gives an exceptional performance

The Times

4 Stars

Expertly adapted by Suzanne Heathcote

Guardian

  • A lively classroom scene, set in a modern wooden and glass panelled room. There is a warm light washed across the whole stage and along the back wall there are three swinging double doors. At the centre of the image, a young man in a school uniform, complete with knee-high grey socks, stands in an animated position with one knee raised. To his left, two adults look on disapprovingly. To his right, three schoolgirls are giggling, two of them are sat on a desk and the third is on the floor.
  • A group of six young people sit huddled on and around an orange sofa. They are all lively as they look towards something in front of them with joyful expressions. They are dressed in a range of casual clothes and trainers. Behind them in the shadows is a wooden panelled wall.
  • A young man and woman sit looking at each other in a neutral but connected way. The woman on the left is wearing a simple grey cardigan and skirt, while the man on the right is wearing a hospital gown. In his hands he holds a colourful book.
  • Two women sit on their knees on the floor, locked into each other as they interlace little fingers in a ‘pinkie promise’. The woman on the left wears a simple but modest grey cardigan and skirt. The woman on the right, who looks much younger, wears a grey school uniform with two plaits.

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