Amelia, Poppy and Lauren are wild camping in the Northumberland forest. As the woods darken around them and tensions flare, a watchful presence takes hold over the camp.
A perfect boiling pot of paranoia, superstition and adolescent insecurity ensues that hangs on a chilling question: who is watching who?
With female, queer and neurodivergent perspectives centre stage, Birdwatching is a folk horror about the female experience that doesn’t look away.
Reviews
★★★★★ “A horror classic in the making” Starburst Magazine
★★★★★ “A must see” North West End
OffFest finalist – The Offies 2025
Best New Writing Winner, The Spookies, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024
Birds of Paradise Exceptional Theatre Nominee, The Neurodiverse Review Awards, 2024
Age guidance and Content warnings
Age recommended 14+.
Contains strong language, mild violence, references to homophobia, voyeurism, sexual harassment and assault, alcohol and spiking.
Creatives
Writer – Madeleine Farnhill
Director – Chantell Walker
Assistant Director and Lighting/Sound Designer – Yanni Ng
Producer and tech operator – Helen Denning
In house Artist – Lucy Bytheway
Cast
AMELIA – Mimi Millmore
LAUREN – Ellen Trevaskiss
POPPY – Madeleine Farnhill
