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The gay military epic that enraged Putin's Russia

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This production is recommended for ages 16+

Performance dates

9 January - 9 February 2025

King's Head Theatre

Run time: 1hr 30mins (no interval)

Includes interval

4.8

4 reviews

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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

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.

Recent Reviews

4.8
4 reviews