Saved events

Grief is the Thing with Feathers

Wayward Productions

— ,Barbican Theatre
Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy (Peaky Blinders) gives a riveting, shape-shifting performance in Enda Walsh’s adaptation of Max Porter’s award-winning novel, a heart-wrenching meditation on love, loss and living. 

In a London flat, two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother’s sudden death. Their father, a scruffy romantic, imagines a future of well-meaning visitors and emptiness. In this moment of despair, they are visited by Crow – antagonist, babysitter, trickster and healer. The sentimental bird is drawn to the grieving family and threatens to stay until they no longer need him.

Nominated for Best Production at the Irish Times Theatre Awards, this is ‘a production that will remain with you long after the curtain call’ and Murphy, in the central role, ‘leaves nothing at the stage door’ ***** (The Times).

Tagged with: Theatre & dance

Duration: 1 hour 25 mins, no interval
Age guidance 12+ (The production includes an extended strobe light section)

Tue 2 Apr
Captioned performance

Wed 3 Apr
Post-show talk
Chair: Alex Clark
Free to same-day ticket holders

Thu 4 Apr
Pre-show talk and book signing for members

Tue 9 Apr
Audio-described performance with Touch Tour (6pm)
 

Presented by the Barbican

Wayward Productions in association with Complicité

Co-produced by the Barbican, Cork Opera House, Edinburgh International Festival, Oxford Playhouse, St Ann’s Warehouse and Warwick Arts Centre
 

Creative team

  • Max Porter   Text
  • Enda Walsh   Adaptation and Direction
  • Teho Teardo   Composer
  • Jamie Vartan   Design
  • Christina Cunningham   Costumes
  • Adam Silverman   Lighting
  • Helen Atkinson   Sound
  • Will Duke   Projection

Reviews

Discover

Cillian Murphy with Endo Walsh

It Takes Two

We shine a spotlight on a few of the theatrical partnerships behind our new season, asking the artists about the appeal of working with each other. 

Read article

You might also like

Barbican Theatre

Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.