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According to this article, published by the U.K. Daily Mail, Ben will return to the stage this fall to star in the stage version of Sebastian Faulks’ Birdsong.

British film star Ben Barnes will return to the stage to star as Stephen Wraysford in the world premiere stage version of Sebastian Faulks’ Birdsong, according to today’s Daily Mail. The adaptation of the best-selling 1993 novel, directed by Trevor Nunn, will have a limited season from 29 September 2010 at the West End’s Comedy Theatre.

Part of Faulks’ trilogy which also comprises The Girl at the Lion d’Or and Charlotte Gray, Birdsong centres on Stephen Wraysford (Barnes) who, while staying as the guest of a factory owner in pre-war France, embarks on a passionate affair with Isabelle, the wife of his host. The affair changes them both forever.

A few years later Stephen finds himself back in the same part of France, but this time as a soldier at the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest encounter in British military history. As his men die around him, Stephen turns to his enduring love for Isabelle for the strength to continue and to save something for future generations.

Birdsong goes into rehearsal in early August and performances are set to begin at the Comedy Theatre on September 18, with opening night on September 28.

The play is scheduled to run through January 15, 2011. (Buy Tickets)

Source: WhatsOnStage.com

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The first official trailer for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader has been released. Follow the thumbnail below to watch!

The official Narnia website has also been updated. Check it out here.

Source: MundoNarnia.com

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Many thanks to Regys for the heads up about these interviews from Madrid that have shown up online today. Just follow the links below to watch / listen!

More interviews from Madrid can be found at the following:

– Ben Barnes: ‘It Was A Little Scary Turning Into This Monster’ (Yahoo Movies)
– Actor Ben Barnes & Director Oliver Parker Talk With W Radio About ‘Dorian Gray’
– Ben Barnes Discovers The New ‘Dorian Gray’ (Enfemenino.com)
– ‘Dorian Gray’ Interview With Ben Barnes (Elreferente.es)

Source: Terra.TV

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Several outtakes from a photoshoot Ben did for InStyle (UK) magazine back in December of 2009 have been released. View them in the gallery. Enjoy!

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