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cicadas
Created by David Yee and Chris Thornborrow
A Grand Theatre Revival of the NAC English Theatre/Tarragon Theatre Co-Production
Upcoming Tickets & Shows
January 19, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets
January 20, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets
January 21, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets Almost sold out!
January 22, 2027 | 8:00pm Get Tickets
January 23, 2027 | 2:00pm Get Tickets
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January 24, 2027 | 2:00pm Get Tickets
January 26, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets
January 27, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets
January 28, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets
January 29, 2027 | 8:00pm Get Tickets
January 30, 2027 | 2:00pm Get Tickets
January 30, 2027 | 8:00pm Get Tickets
January 31, 2027 | 2:00pm Get Tickets
February 2, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets
February 3, 2027 | 1:00pm Get Tickets
February 3, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets
February 4, 2027 | 7:30pm Get Tickets
February 5, 2027 | 8:00pm Get Tickets
February 6, 2027 | 2:00pm Get Tickets
February 6, 2027 | 8:00pm Get Tickets
What if your house had a mind of its own? An eerie eco-thriller that hits close to home.
In 2032, while on the hunt for a new home in Toronto’s Trinity Bellwoods, Trim and Janie are drawn to a very peculiar house. A flood with no leak, an ominous voice, and hordes of cicadas are only three of the many strange things seeping up through the old floorboards. Could a strangely luminous painting unlock long-hidden secrets of what lies beneath the home?
This reimagining of the world premiere production is an eco-thriller underscored by live music. It imagines a gripping, immersive future reality, illuminating our profound connection to nature without laying blame. Created by Siminovitch laureate and Governor General’s Award-winner, David Yee, scored by Dora Award-winning composer Chris Thornborrow, and directed by none other than the National Arts Centre English Theatre’s Artistic Director, Nina Lee Aquino.
“As a live experience, theatre has a unique ability to be creepy, scary, give you goosebumps in your seat. This piece, written by one of Canada’s most dynamic and exciting writers, David Yee, does exactly that. From podcast to stage to VR and beyond, from Ottawa to Toronto to London, I cannot wait to share this with audiences at the Grand!” - Rachel Peake, Artistic Director
Enhance Your Experience
On select Wednesday evenings, immediately after the performance, join host Breanne Ritchie on the Lerners Stage in the Drewlo Lounge for a brief guided discussion with guest artists, creative team members, and Grand staff members.
- Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 7:30 PM
- Wednesday. January 27, 2027 at 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Join us for creative conversations pre-show with host Rachel Peake and special guests connected to the show. Tea Talks begin at 12:00pm before the Wednesday 1:00pm matinée.
- Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 1 PM
Creative Team
