Birdy captivates at Thebarton Theatre Birdy performs in Amsterdam last year. British musician Jasmine van den Bogaerde, aka Birdy, arrives at the 2013 Logie Awards. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Source: adelaidenow There is one word to describe Birdy  breathtaking. Taking to the Thebarton Theatre stage last night, she treated the crowd to a medley of her famous covers and, some originals thrown in for good measure. Seated at her piano to the side of the stage for the duration of the hour-plus show, Birdy - otherwise known as Jasmine van den Bogaerde - let her talent do the talking with her prodigious piano playing in perfect unison with her clear, commanding and captivating vocal. Indicative of her broad appeal, young and old were among the appreciative audience members- from primary school aged children to grandparents. While the arrangements of all songs were a perfect complement to the UK singer's flawless voice, she was at her best when accompanied by only her piano with the addition of the band at times distracting from the main event. Playing for around an hour and then returning for a three-song encore - which began with her breakthrough hit, a cover of Bon Iver's Skinny Love - Birdy proved she is a true talent to be reckoned with and, whether it be fresh original material or more heart-rending covers, she's still got plenty to give.