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Sebastian Faulk's Birdsong
MON 3 - SAT 8 JUN
Sebastian Faulks's
Birdsong
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Captures both the pain and the pity of a war that almost defies comprehension. THE GUARDIAN
An epic tale of love and war.
This critically acclaimed version of Sebastian Faulks's bestselling novel is a mesmerising story of love, courage and sacrifice.
In pre-war France, a young Englishman Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle 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. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.
Recently aired over Christmas on BBC 1, this new version follows on from the hit West End production.
Suitable for 12yrs+
TIMES
Evenings: 7.30pm
Thu & Sat matinees: 2.30pm
TICKETS
Mon-Thu evenings: £22.50, £19, £16.50, £13
Premier Seats: £27
Fri & Sat performances: £24.50, £21, £18.50, £15
Premier Seats: £29
Thu matinee: £20.50, £17, £14.50, £11
Premier Seats: £25
DISCOUNTS
Concessions: £3 off
The Marlowe Friends: £4.50 off
Discovery Card: £8 (limited availability)
Groups: Bring 15 or more people and get 10% off. Bring 25 or more people and get 15% off
Schools: £9, one teacher goes free with every 10 students (Mon-Thu)
For bookings made via the internet a booking fee of £2.75 applies.
A charge of £1 applies if you would also like your tickets posted.
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British Sign Language interpreted performance: Thu 6 Jun, 7.30pm
Audio Described performance: Sat 8 Jun, 2.30pm
STAGETEXT captioned performance: Sat 8 Jun, 2.30pm
To book tickets on-line, click on the Book Now button.
IN PERSON
The Marlowe Theatre Box Office is open from 9am to 6pm Monday - Saturday.
When there is a show, we remain open until 30 minutes after the performance begins.
BY TELEPHONE
Tickets can be booked on 01227 787787 with all major debit and credit cards
(except American Express).
OPENING HOURS
The Marlowe Theatre Box Office is open for personal bookings Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm.
Telephone bookings can be made between Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm
If paying by cheque or postal order, please make it payable to Canterbury City Council.
RESERVATIONS
Tickets can be reserved without payment for up to four days, or 24hrs prior to the performance - whichever is the soonest.
BOOKING FEE
A booking fee of £2.75 applies to all bookings made over the telephone, by post, Internet or fax.
If you would like us to post your tickets to you, an additional postage charge of £1 will be made.
There is no charge made for bookings made in person at the Marlowe Theatre Box Office, for group bookings over 15 tickets or to patrons with access needs.
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Booking tickets on-line as a Marlowe Friend.
If you are a Marlowe Friend, you need to login with your email address and password to get your Friends discount and priority booking online.
If you are a Marlowe Friend who has not registered for on-line bookings before, please read our guide to on-line bookings.
Artist Talkback: Fri 7 Jun, post-show (The Marlowe Friends only, free)
Tickets £9, one teacher goes free with every 10 students (Mon-Thu)
Curriculum information
Birdsong allows students to see their learning coming to life, whether they are studying the text directly for AS/A-level or getting to grips with life in World War or notion of class, exploring the period or themes of loyalty and betrayal in drama, or seeking to understand that world in reference to History at KS3-5 or the “Clashes and Collision” or “Conflict” poetry anthology at GCSE or for creative discussion and relationships; this play is an excellent stimulus for your work in the classroom.
Birdsong offers a marvellous active resource and compliment to curriculum learning through workshops that support students in developing: cultural capital, an ability to respond critically and creatively and understand and to speak confidently about the emotional and historical life of the play, the novel and related texts.
