Amelia, Poppy and Lauren are 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 whom?
With queer and neurodivergent perspectives centre-stage, ‘Birdwatching’ is an original folk-horror about the female experience that doesn’t look away.
edinburgh fringe festival 2024
“A remarkable, accomplished horror story that strips back the veil on adolescent friendship.”
The Indiependent
*****
“Madeleine Farnhill’s script is subtle, intelligent, insightful, and chilling.”
Lexical Lunacy
*****
”An exciting, tense and fresh exploration of what the genre can be.”
Binge Fringe
****
- 2024 EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL
- 2024 CHENGDU, CHINA
- 2025 BRIGHTON HORROR FESTIVAL
- 2025 CAMDEN HORROR FESTIVAL
- 2025 BATH THEATRE ROYAL
- 2025 NORTHERN TOUR
Presented by Black Bright Theatre Company
Directed by Chantell Walker
Produced by Helen Denning
Starring Ellen Trevaskiss, Madeleine Farnhill & Mimi Millmore
Sound & Lighting Design by Yanni Ng
Dramaturgy by David Lane
Tour Relighting by Haley Yiu
