Firebird Tickets

The gay military epic that enraged Putin's Russia

This production is recommended for ages 16+

Running until 9 February 2025

King's Head Theatre

Run time 1hr 30mins (no interval)

Includes interval

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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. The story comes to the stage for the first time after an acclaimed film by Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior (2021) which premiered at BFI Flare: London’s LGBTQI+ Film Festival.

A post show Q&A will take place after the performance on 19 January after the 6pm performance - hosted by Terri Paddock, writer and arts journalist. This event will be free to ticket holders for that performance.

Performance Schedule

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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January 2025 February 2025

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.

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