The Canary and The Crow
By Daniel Ward
Year staged: 2020
Theatre Company: Middle Child
Staged in: Arcola Theatre
Cast Size: 4
Synopsis
A lyrical, semi-autobiographical piece from writer and performer Daniel Ward – using grime, hip hop and theatre, he tells the story of his struggle between a new environment that doesn’t accept him and an old one that has no opportunity.
Please note that the play has a variable cast size of 4-20.
Find the script
The Canary and The Crow
Publisher: Oberon Modern Books
Year published: 2019
Original Cast
Rachel Barnes
The Cage / Schoolkid 2 / Maths Teacher / Keyboard Warrior 1 / James / The Canary
Laurie Jamieson
The Cage / Big Year 9 / Schoolkid 1 / Keyboard Warrior 2 / Alex / Richard / Head of Year
Nigel Taylor
The Cage / Snipes
Daniel Ward
The Bird
Production Team
Paul Smith
Director
Prez 96
Co-Composer
James Frewer
Co-Composer
Natalie Young
Designer
Jess Addinall
Lighting Designer
Ryan Harston
Movement Director
Matthew May
Artistic Associate
Rozzy Knox
Producer