The winner of the 2007 Olivier Award for Best Play will have its New Zealand premiere at Circa in Wellington on May 25. A powerful drama by UK playwright David Harrower, Blackbird is an unnerving and compelling tale of misplaced love.

For a sneak peek of actors Nick Blake and Rachel Forman and director Jane Waddell in rehearsal, visit the production's blog.The winner of the 2007 Olivier Award for Best Play will have its New Zealand premiere at Circa in Wellington on May 25. A powerful drama by UK playwright David Harrower, Blackbird is an unnerving and compelling tale of misplaced love.

For a sneak peek of actors Nick Blake and Rachel Forman and director Jane Waddell in rehearsal, visit the production's blog.Blackbird follows the life of Ray, 56, who is confronted with his past when Una, 27, arrives unannounced at his office.

Guilt, anger and raw emotions are running high as they recall the passionate relationship they had 15 years earlier. The details of the love affair spill out in mutual recollection, with changed emphasis between the two versions.

The Circa production of Blackbird stars Nick Blake (writer, director Dr Bullers Birds) and Rachel Forman (winner Chapman Tripp Best New Comer 2006).

Director Jane Waddell (director of The Country at Circa 2 and last seen in Wild East at Circa 2 in 2006) has an appetite for new and challenging work and is excited by the opportunity to direct this hot-off-the-press award winning play.

She is confident that this extraordinary work will have audiences on the edge of their seats and debating the issues it highlights long into the night.

There will be two post show forums to share your thoughts and those of the cast and crew - Tuesday May 29th and Tuesday June 12th.

When: 26 May - 23 June 2007
Where: Circa Two, 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington
Preview Friday 25th May 7.30pm
Tickets: Adults $35 Concessions $28
Friends of Circa special price $26 (until 7 June)
Sub 25's special price only $20