Past Productions
DEATH & THE MAIDEN
by Ariel Dorfman
Director: Margaret Connell
Producer: Siobhan Noble.
Cast: Emma Bird; Phil Perez; Peter Cuffe
Photos: Andrew AB
Hope Street Theatre
Liverpool, 2019
“A powerful and mesmerising piece" (North West End) ★★★★★
"It is Emma Bird who takes the laurels in this production for her simmering portrayal of Paulina. From her initial terror in recognising the doctor’s voice to despair as she tries to get her husband on side, Bird is a mesmerising presence on stage. In an emotionally draining performance she never allows her character’s tension to relax for a moment" (Good News Liverpool).
“Bird’s portrayal of Paulina was harrowing to watch at times, but she did an excellent job playing the deeply, troubled wife, who had suffered so much in the past and still suffering now. Her stage presence was very strong and conveyed so much emotion in her performance” (Number9Reviews)
NEW DAWN FADES:
A Play about Joy Division and Manchester
By Brian Gorman
Directed by Emma Bird
Dancehouse Theatre
Manchester 2018
Photos by Shay Rowan
Produced to critical and audience acclaim. The production sold out every night with standing ovations.
“Skilfully directed and driven in its emotional impact by Emma Bird” www.ilovemanchester.com
KING OF THE WORLD
By Brian Coyle
Directed by Emma Bird
Liverpool and Manchester Fringe Festivals, 2018
Nominated for Best Director, Best Writer, Best Play, Best Actor at Liverpool Fringe Festival 2018.
"A fantastic production created by director Emma Bird as she takes the audience on a trip into the lives of the disenfranchised" North West End
TWO
By Jim Cartwright
Directed by Emma Bird
Manchester Fringe Festival, 2018
"Director Emma Bird created a spontaneous, semi improvised mood to the whole production and the beauty of Cartwright's language was able to sound realistic and lifelike as a result." North West End
WE APOLOGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE
By Mark Griffiths
Directed by Emma Bird
3MT Theatre
Manchester 2017
Photos by Jeannette Burton-McFaul
"Director Emma Bird walks a fine line with the production, ensuring that the very different acting styles of the cast complement each other rather than clash. Pete Gibson takes a naturalistic approach to the characterisation of Adams while Rachel Howard is brash and comedic – together they make for an exuberant show" Manchester Theatre Awards