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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