April 1982. The Falkland Islands are invaded by Argentine forces. The shockwaves reverberate around the world. For some, it’s overdue: seen in the gradual sweep to decolonise the world it is thought of as an inevitable next step. For others, the act strikes at the very heart of British identity.  

Falkland Sound tells the incredible story of a small community plunged into the middle of an international crisis. About half the size of Wales, populated by fewer than two thousand people, with conditions so hostile that trees struggle to grow, everyday life on these strange and beguiling islands is changed forever as two powerful nations fight for the right to claim sovereignty.

Brad Birch’s lyrical new play turns modern history into a theatrical epic, depicting a community and way of life turned upside down. Directed by Aaron Parsons, Falkland Sound is a play about empire, community, and what it means to live in someone else’s metaphor.

Falkland Sound Team

Writer - Brad Birch

Director - Aaron Parsons

Designer - Aldo Vásquez

Assistant Director - Mariana Aristizábal Pardo

Composer - Jack Drewry

Sound Designer - Alexandra Faye Braithwaite

Musical Director - Phill James

Lighting Design - Amy Mae

Movement Director - Aaron Parsons

Producer - Ben Tyreman

Voice - Gurkiran Kaur

Dramaturg - Réjane Collard-Walker

Video Design - Daniel Denton

Sound No 1 - Sarah Berryman

Stage Manager - Millie Hillhouse

Deputy Stage Manager - Jen Davey

Assistant Stage Manager - Cheryl Firth

Company Stage Manager - Linda Fitzpatrick

The Cast

Eduardo Arcelus

Alvero Flores

Sandy Foster

Anyone Godwin

Oliver Hembrough

Joanna Howarth

Avita Jay

Tom Milligan

Sarah Moyle

Lauren Patel

Simon Rivers

Joe Usher

The Band

Keys - Phill James (MD)

Bandoneon - Mirek Salmon

Percussion - Matt Firkins

Cello - Daryl Giuliano

Guitar - Nick Lee