AND THE CROW
Written by DANIEL WARD
Music by PREZ 96 and JAMES FREWER
Directed by PAUL SMITH
Photo by THE OTHER RICHARD
“I know you don’t see what I see, coz our eyes see things differently”
The Canary and the Crow is award-winning grime and hip hop-inspired gig theatre about the journey of a working class black kid who’s accepted to a prestigious grammar school.
This lyrical, semi-autobiographical piece from writer and performer Daniel Ward uses original live music from Prez 96 and James Frewer to tell a story of the struggle between a new environment that doesn’t accept you and an old one that has no opportunity.
Originally written in 2014, Daniel developed the script with Middle Child during a week-long residency in 2018.
Middle Child then produced and premiered the show at Hull Truck Theatre in 2019, before taking it on tour, including to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s Arcola Theatre.
Guidance
Age: 14+
Running time: 65 minutes
Contains themes of racial identity and class, with some strong language. See our contents note page for a plot summary.
DATES
2020
16 Jan-8 Feb – Arcola Theatre, London
2019
Sep-Oct – Paines Plough Roundabout, Tour
31 Jul-25 Aug – Paines Plough Roundabout, Edinburgh Fringe
19 Jul – Latitude Festival
16-17 Jul – Hull Truck Theatre
Awards
Reviews
★★★★★
“The audience was on their feet before the show was even finished”
The List
★★★★★
“[Slams] the racism and classism inherent in the private school system with the power and energy of a backstreet grime concert.”
Broadway Baby
★★★★★
“Stunning, stunning theatre… It is open, energetic, warm and inviting.”
Miro Magazine
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Cast
Rachel Barnes
Laurie Jamieson
Nigel Taylor
Daniel Ward
Creative Team
Writer – Daniel Ward
Director – Paul Smith
Co-composer – Prez 96
Co-composer and Musical Director – James Frewer
Designer – Natalie Young
Lighting Designer – Jess Addinall
Movement Director – Ryan Harston
Artistic Associate – Matthew May
