Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff from the novel by Sebastian Faulks

UK Tour

31st January - 14th July 2018

In pre-war France, a young Englishman Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down.

As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground.

Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.

A mesmerising story of love and courage. Set both before and during the Great War.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the production follows on from 2013/14/15 National tours which were seen by over 200,000 people.

Alastair Whatley Director
Charlotte Peters Director
Victoria Spearing Designer
Alex Wardle Lighting Designer
Dominic Bilkey Sound Designer
Ste Clough Movement Director
Tony Green Military Advisor