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Three Birds Alighting on a Field is a 1991 play by Timberlake Wertenbaker. Set in the 1980s, it tells the story of various characters associated with a failing art gallery and an opera house, and their attempts to improve their prestige. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Billington, Michael (8 June 2020). "Forgotten plays: No 2 – Three Birds Alighting on a Field (1991) by Timberlake Wertenbaker". theguardian.com. The Guardian. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  2. "Three Birds Alighting on a Field". variety.com. Variety.com. Retrieved 11 June 2020.