The first production to open the Lieder’s 2021 season at their Goldsmith Street Theatre will be Blackbird by David Harrower presented in the foyer theatre with Covid restrictions and safety measures in place.
Opening on Friday 15th January at 7.30pm for 6 performances, and very limited seating, patrons are encouraged to book early to not miss out.
Blackbird was commissioned by the Edinburgh International Festival and premiered in 2005, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play in 2007
Fifteen years ago Una and Ray had a relationship. They haven’t set eyes on each other since. Now she has found him again. “Harrower’s drama positively explodes with unresolved, and possibly irresolvable, concerns… his brooding ambiguity and his dry, resonating poetry culminate in one of the most daring new plays of recent years” - Sunday Herald
Described as a “modern tragedy, full of pity and terror” by the Sunday Times Blackbird features Courtney McKenzie and Ryan Paranthoiene in powerful and challenging performances not to be missed. The play is being directed by Chrisjohn Hancock
Blackbird is recommended for mature audiences only. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theliedertheatre.com or at the door prior to each performance. For more information contact the Lieder Theatre via our Facebook page or email liedertheatre@gmail.com
