Rachel's adaptation of Bird Song is set for the West end

Exciting news - Rachel's adaptation for stage of Sebastian Faulks' acclaimed novel 'BirdSong' is to open in the West End this autumn . The world premiere of this production is directed by Trevor Nunn.

'Birdsong' centres on Stephen Wraysford who, while staying as the guest of a factory owner in pre-war France, embarks on a passionate affair with Isabelle, the wife of his host. The affair changes them both forever.

A few years later Stephen finds himself back in the same part of France, but this time as a soldier at the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest encounter in British military history. As his men die around him, Stephen turns to his enduring love for Isabelle for the strength to continue and to save something for future generations.

'Birdsong' has been adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff, who has previously adapted Faulks’ The Girl at the Lion d'Or for BBC Radio 4. Wagstaff’s other stage credits include Only the Brave and The Soldier.

Rachel is the author of 'Beautiful' our new production inspired by Susie Orbach's Bodies.