I Am No Bird UK Tour

The Stute Theatre Company presents I Am No Bird at the Brontë Festival in Scarborough's  Stephen Joseph Theatre and then embarking on a national tour:

I am No Bird: A Modern Brontë Story

Written by Sophia Hatfield and Lisa Cagnacci

Music by Sophia Hatfield

Directed by Lisa Cagnacci

Designed by Sophia Simensky

Musical Director Farhaan Shah

Lighting Design by Connor McPherson

Casting by Shannon David

Cast Sophia Hatfield, Claire-Marie Seddon and Emma Swan

Stute Theatre’s latest touring production brings you the best-known, most-loved family of writers in English literature – the brilliant and passionate Brontë sisters.

But… how to tell their story? 

A historical adaptation complete with bonnets, bustles and books? 

A creative revolution on the isolated moors? 

Or a fast-paced flurry of spoken words and ideas?

With live looped spoken word, soaring vocal harmonies and an unexpected twist; this modern adaptation shines a new light on the artistry and resilience of three remarkable Yorkshire women.

The Brontës. Reimagined, retold and reclaimed.

Created by award-winning thatre company Stute Theatre and written by Sophia Hatfield and Lisa Cagnacci, this is the Bronteë story, but not as you know it.

Tour Dates

28 – 30 April, Brontë Festival, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

4 May, The Goodwill Hall, The Goodwill Hall, Cheshire

5 May, Burnley Mechanics Theatre, Manchester Rd, Burnley 

6 May, Spot On Lancashire: Rainhall Centre. The Rainhall Centre, Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick

7 May, Spot On Lancashire: Whalley Library, Whalley Library, 1 Abbots Croft, Whalley, Clitheroe

9 May, Tameside Libraries: Droylsden Library, Guardsman Tony, Downes House, Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester 

11 May, Spot On Lancashire: Longridge Library, Longridge Library, Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston

12 May, Ilkley Literature Festival: Keighley Library North St, Keighley

13 May, Cheshire Rural Touring Arts: Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Cl, Tarvin, Chester

14 May, Cheshire Rural Touring Arts: Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Ln, Marston, Northwich 

Broadway World gives some more information:

Co-writer and composer Sophia Hatfield said, "From the moment I discovered Wuthering Heights, aged 10, in the beige
armchair of a school library in Baildon, journeying through the Brontës' body of work has been an adventure and a source of inspiration. The Brontës paved a new path for female writers. They proved that women could be grafters and artists, juggling work lives, home lives and everything else in between, whilst still crafting incredible stories. I Am No Bird has been years in the making and I'm absolutely delighted to be collaborating with such an amazing, female-led creative team to fully realise this production."