Set over the course of one night in London, Bluebird follows Jimmy, an ex-novelist turned minicab driver, as he carries his 'fares' around the city by night.

Along his journey we encounter a variety of the odd humans who inhabit night-time London, from a philosophical Underground engineer, disillusioned with life and resenting the monotony of the daily grind, to Janine, a manic depressive former teacher, isolated and struggling to cope.

Like his 'fares' Jimmy has also become lost within the ambiguity of the city. The night in question sees Jimmy come out of hiding, face to face with his estranged wife Clare and the tragic circumstances of his past. Haunting, searching and at times bitingly funny, Bluebird takes us on a tender and compelling journey into the heart of London's fractured urban environment.

Following the success of 2009's five star production of Chatroom, Exeter University Theatre Company return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010. This year's production of Bluebird sees Simon Stephens' play stripped back to reveal the vibrancy and integrity of his writing. This exciting and dynamic production reflects the wealth of talent and creativity that this young company has to offer.