Three Birds Alighting On A Field
Timberlake Wertenbaker
Birdland
by Simon Stephens
What readers are saying
Readers generally find Birdland to be a cleverly written exploration of celebrity culture, highlighting both the adoration and flaws of its protagonist, Paul. Many praise the engaging dialogue and the darkly humorous take on fame, although a few feel the play's structure could be tighter. Overall, it captures the complexities of its characters amidst the glitz of rock stardom.
Cleverly writtenEngaging dialogueDarkly humorousDeep character explorationEnding left some unsatisfiedPacing issues notedRepetitive language
Synopsis
Everything can be quantified.
All worth can be quantified.
Artistic worth.
Human worth.
Material worth.
Everything.
Some food is simply better than other food.
Isn't it?
Some clothes are better than other clothes.
Aren't they?
The last week of a massive international tour and rock star Paul is at the height of his fame.
Everybody knows his name.
Whatever he wants he can have.
He can screw anybody he wants to.
He can buy anything he desires.
He can eat anything.
Drink anything.
Smoke anything.
Go anywhere.
As the inevitability of the end of the road looms closer and a return home becomes a reality, for Paul the music is starting to jar.
Birdland received its world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre Downstairs on 3 April 2014.
Publication
PublisherMethuen
Year2014
BindingPaperback
Pages144
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781472587671
ISBN-101472587677
eISBN-139781472587688
LCCPR6119.T455
Birdland is a British play written by Simon Stephens and published by Methuen (2014).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781472587688).
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