THEATRE PREVIEW

APRIL 2026 | Volume 262

 

A kaleidoscopic journey through the streets of a city - could be Dublin, could be anywhere because its themes of growing up, growing old, and the inescapable rhythms of city life speak to every urban soul. Told through a single day in the life of a city, this lyrical play lets us hear the thoughts of babies, teens, lovers, loners and elders, all threaded through a richly woven auditory and emotional landscape. 

"A tender, electrifying love letter to city life." – The Guardian

“This is theatre at its most musical, most human.” – The Irish Times

“CITYSONG is a symphony of voices,” says director Joan Bryans. “It pulses with life, memory and connection — just like our own city. It’s an invitation to listen more deeply to the people all around us.”

CITYSONG is a timely reminder of the beauty and pain in everyday lives — a celebration of the extraordinary within the ordinary.

CITYSONG stars Alex Bloor, Mukta Chachra, Claire deBruyn, Daryl Hutchings, Jono Klassen, Kim Little, Gaia Preite, Lauren Jane Ross and Liam Atticus Wong. It is directed by Joan Bryans, choreographed by Danica Kobayashi, with intimacy direction by Alina Quarin, set design by Todd Parker, lighting design by Sam Cheng, costume design by Claire Turner, sound design by Josh Osborne, properties by Barbara Walsh, technical direction by Sam Cheng and Dek Green, and is stage managed by Andy Sandberg with assistance from Barbara Walsh and Bryce Tanton. It is produced by Nancy Caldwell and Joan Bryans.

CITYSONG runs from April 30 (Preview) to May 17 at the Jericho Arts Centre, Thursdays thru Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm.

Talkbacks: Thursday, May 7 and Sunday, May 10

Tickets at Eventbrite: Adults $40, Seniors $34, Students with student ID: $15.
All preview tickets $20.

Content warning: CITYSONG contains sexual language, swearing and sexual scenes. Not suitable for those under 16 years of age.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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