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The gay military epic that enraged Putin's Russia

This production is recommended for ages 16+

Running until 9 February 2025

Run time 1hr 30mins (no interval)

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FIREBIRD London tickets

The stage adaptation of Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior’s acclaimed film FIREBIRD, receives its world premiere at the King’s Head Theatre. Book your official tickets today.

About FIREBIRD

Drawing on a true-life Cold War story, FIREBIRD follows a handsome, soulful young soldier who embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic fighter pilot on an Air Force Base in Soviet-occupied Estonia at the height of 1970s Communist rule.

FIREBIRD is Flying High

  • “The gay military epic that enraged Putin's Russia” - The Times
  • “A tragic, intimate and unforgettable love story" - The Upcoming
  • "A Cold War-era Brokeback Mountain – with a dash of Top Gun" - LA Times
  • "This sweeping yet intimate story, so rich and romantic, needs now more than ever to be widely known." - Stephen Fry

FIREBIRD Creatives

Based on the memoir by Sergey Fetisov and the screenplay by Peeter Rebane & Tom Prior.

  • Writer - Richard Hough
  • Director - Owen Lewis
  • Producer - Seabright Live Ltd

Upcoming Performance Times

Thursday9 January 2025
Friday10 January 2025
Saturday11 January 2025
Monday13 January 2025
Tuesday14 January 2025
Wednesday15 January 2025
Thursday16 January 2025
19:00
19:00
18:00
19:00
19:00
19:00
19:00

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Age restriction

This production is recommended for ages 16+

Running time

1hr 30mins (no interval)

Performance dates

9 January - 9 February 2025

Special notes

Starting times for this show vary. Please note that latecomers may not be admitted. Please ensure you arrive at the venue with plenty of time.

Venue Information

King's Head Theatre
115 Upper St, Islington, LondonN1 1QN
Tickets from£13
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