Actor Max Bowden, who will star as Jack Firebrace in the forthcoming tour of Sebastian Faulks’s epic First World War story of love and loss Birdsong, and folk musician James Findlay, have recorded their version of the traditional folk song I Would That All The Wars They Were Over, released to mark the anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

The producers of Birdsong are working in partnership with the Royal British Legion during the tour, and a percentage of profits from the single will go to the charity.

Streaming now on all major music platforms including iTunes, Spotify and Hear Now. Visit the page for all the details and links: https://birdsongplay.hearnow.com

I Would That The Wars They Were Over - Single
Artists - Max Bowden and James Findlay
Music and Lyrics - Traditional Song
Remixer - Max Pappenheim
Film by Tristan McShepherd, recorded at All Saints Church, Grafham, June 2024.

The production comes to Liverpool Playhouse on Tue 8 Oct to Sat 12 Oct, click here for the performance diary.