Canary is a play about fate, family, and connection. It’s about takeaways, bargains, and star charts. Canary is the story of a woman staring out the window, waiting for her life to start. Written by Colm Gleeson and performed by Georgina Duncan at The Hen & Chickens Theatre, this play debuted as part of This Be The Verse - a trio of short plays in March 2022, alongside Anadiplosis by Will Bishop and Just Be Good by Billie Collins.

“She says: have you had any bad news lately? I said no, not that I can think of. She goes: well, I think you should expect some, love.”

It’s a delightful play, brought fully to life by Duncan’s beautifully modulated acting. Her ability to register tiny changes of emotion has something of Emma Thompson in it. - Jane Darcy Reviews Hub *****

Charlie - Georgina Duncan

Director - Sibylla Archdale Kalid

Producer - Georgina Duncan

Lighting Design - Ola Przytuła

Sound Design - Anna Short