Firebird Q&A | Cast and Writer at King's Head Theatre

Watch the full Q&A with the cast and writer Richard Hough following a performance of Firebird at King's Head Theatre in London.

Based on a true story, Firebird is set in Soviet occupied Estonia during the late 1970s and follows a young soldier whose life changes after meeting a fighter pilot. Their relationship develops in secret, carrying risks in a system where being openly gay could have devastating consequences.

The conversation explores the adaptation of the story for the stage, the challenges of bringing these characters to life and the themes of love, identity and survival that continue to resonate with audiences today.

Featuring:
Richard Hough, Writer
Robert Eades
Theo Walker
Sorcha Kennedy
Nigel Hastings

Recorded at King's Head Theatre, London.