
Tarragon Theatre Presents a Modern Times and Theatre ARTaud Production
Created by Rouvan Silogix,
Rafeh Mahmud, and Ahad Lakhani
Directed by Rafeh Mahmud
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The Caged Bird Sings
June 9 – 21, 2026
Witness a radical re-imagining of Rumi’s “Masnavi”.
The Caged Bird Sings tells the story of three prisoners: two star-crossed lovers and scientists – Rumi and Jin – who share a cell with Sal, a mysterious vagrant. As they navigate their new-found reality and reconcile their past lives, they are haunted by ghosts and demons of their own making.
The Caged Bird Sings explores the literal and metaphorical prisons that we are put in, put ourselves in, and the ones that we create. Inspired by Sufi mysticism and concepts of Fanafillah, the critically-acclaimed production examines our ability to overcome and break out of the cage.
Photo featuring Mikaela Lily Davies by Rafeh Mahmud
Showtimes
Tuesday
June 9
Preview –
7:30 pm
Wednesday
June 10
Preview –
7:30 pm
Thursday
June 11
Preview –
7:30 pm
Friday
June 12
Opening –
7:30 pm
Saturday
June 13
2:00 pm
Saturday
June 13
7:30 pm
Sunday
June 14
2:00 pm*
*Post-show Talkback
Tuesday
June 16
7:30 pm
Wednesday
June 17
7:30 pm
Thursday
June 18
7:30 pm*
*Post-show Talkback
Friday
June 19
7:30 pm
Saturday
June 20
2:00 pm
Saturday
June 20
7:30 pm
Sunday
June 21
2:00 pm