The Goodnight Bird received its world premiere in May 2011 at Finborough Theatre, London, UK, as a part of In Their Place, a three-month season dedicated entirely to the voice of the female playwright. The play was presented by Little Bridge Productions in association with Neil McPherson, artistic director of Finborough Theatre, with the following company:

Lilly Beaumont: Karen Archer

Morgan Beaumont: David Weston

Parker: Damien Lyne

Directed by Bethan Dear

Set design by Holly Seager

Costume design by Fiona Albrow

Lighting by Dan Cloake

Sound and music by George Dennis