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  • Venue Park Theatre, London
  • Performance dates 2 March 2027 - 22 March 2027
  • Running time 90 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

See Birdcatcher – a striking new coming-of-age drama from Papatango Prize-winning writer Laura Waldren in her debut work – coming to London’s Park Theatre as part of its UK tour between 2 and 27 March 2027.

The show opens Park Theatre’s 2027 Park90 season following a rural tour in autumn 2026, and is directed by BAFTA winner Elle While and stars Lucy Mangan (Harry Potter and the Curse Child).

It is a darkly funny and sharply observed play exploring what it takes to find your own voice inside an apocalyptic high-control religious group.

Birdcatcher in London

Birdcatcher is about Eliza, who is growing up inside a high-control religious community; a world governed by apocalyptic certainty, strict rules and the absolute authority of those who claim to know the future.

The story sees Eliza navigate adolescence under the weight of coercive control in a place where dissent is heresy and questioning is rebellion, and focuses on finding your voice against all odds.

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Birdcatcher plays Park Theatre in Finsbury Park, London from 2 to 27 March 2027, opening Park Theatre’s Park90 season. With just four weeks of performances in London, early booking is recommended for the best choice of tickets.

Birdcatcher is a striking new coming-of-age drama by Laura Waldren, directed by Elle While and starring Lucy Mangan. 

It tells the story of Eliza – a young woman growing up inside a high-control apocalyptic religious community, and explores her journey to find her own voice while navigating coercive control, strict institutional rules and the pressure of growing up in a world that insists there is no future. 

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Birdcatcher?

  • Eliza: Lucy Mangan 

Who are the creative team of Birdcatcher?

  • Writer: Laura Waldren  
  • Director: Elle While  
  • Set & Costume Designer: Amy Jane Cook  
  • Lighting Designer: Jessie Addinall  
  • Sound Designer: Helen Skiera  
  • Movement Director: Asha Jennings-Grant  
  • Access Consultant: Samuel Brewer  
  • Casting Director: Emma Sylvesta  
  • Production Manager: Dave Beever  
  • Production Mentor: Charlotte Ranson  
  • Stage Manager: Chloe Danielle Robson  
  • Production: Pentabus in association with Papatango Theatre Company, Middle Child Theatre and Park Theatre. 

Important Notes

Birdcatcher explores life within a strict religious community and contains themes of coercive control and institutional abuse.

It also contains strong language, explicit descriptions of sexual acts, and accidental death.

Recommended for ages 12+ with discretion advised for under 14s. Parental guidance recommended for younger teenagers.

Venue Information

Park Theatre , Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP

Nearest Tube or Train: Finsbury Park (National Rail, Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line)

Nearest Buses: 210, W3, W10, 4, 29, 153, 253, 254, 259, N23, N253, N279

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Frequently Asked Questions

Birdcatcher is playing at the Park Theatre in London
The running time of Birdcatcher is 90 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for Birdcatcher are: 12+
Yes, Birdcatcher has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
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