The Birds Receives London Premiere At Romford’s Award Winning Brookside Theatre.

Conor McPherson’s THE BIRDS receives London premiere at Romford’s award-winning, Brookside Theatre later this month.

THE BIRDS. Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s classic movie and the short story by Daphne du Maurier, this edge-of-your-seat thriller weaves a tale of psychological tension and encroaching dread. 

In an isolated, abandoned house, strangers Nat and Diane take refuge from the unnerving masses of birds that attack everyone around them. They find relative sanctuary but not comfort or peace: there’s no electricity, little food and the birds always return. And they worry about a nearby neighbor, who may or may not still be alive and watching them. Soon another refugee, the young, attractive Julia, arrives with some news of the outside world but her presence also brings discord. The uncertain survival of the three becomes even more doubtful when paranoia creeps into their little refuge, adding an internal threat to match the external threat of the birds.

“The Birds is a gripping, unsettling and moving look at human relationships in the absence of our greater society and moral/legal code,” explains director, Harri Sepple. “The birds themselves create an ominous feeling of claustrophobia, but the real thrills in the play come out of the conflicts and interactions of the people onstage. We are very 
excited to work with this amazing group of actors in this beautiful and intimate theatre.”

The cast features Peter Jeffries (The Crucible, Julius Caesar) and Lisa Blackwell (The Kennedys) as Nat and Diane, respectively, two strangers who form a bond to survive their harrowing experience. They are joined by Rachel de Fontes (Lie Club) as Julia, a mysterious young woman who brings discord to the desperate situation, and Dave Kay (Last Laugh) as the cryptic, watchful neighbor Tierney.

From the creative team behind the theatre’s highly acclaimed production of ‘The Amityville Haunting’, THE BIRDS is a journey into terror, not to be missed. The production runs from 20 – 30 March 2025 and tickets are now available online at http://www.brooksidetheatre.com or telephone the box office on 01708 755775.

“Deliciously chilling… spring-loaded with tension…claustrophobic, frightening; and with a twist,” – Irish Independent

“Keeps you on the edge of your seat!” – Irish Times

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