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Inspired by real events, Earworm is a stunning depiction of the far-reaching impact of the Iranian revolutions of 1979 and 2022 through themes of love, power, parenting, and political asylum.
Performed in English with select performances in Farsi, EARWORM is written and directed by Mohammad Yaghoubi. Homa, a long-time immigrant from Iran who fled persecution from the Islamic regime, must negotiate the reality that her son is in love with a conservative Muslim woman. When Homa's past catches up to her in present-day Toronto, their future happiness is threatened.
Born and raised in Iran, Mohammad Yaghoubi is an award-winning playwright, director, screenwriter, and theatre ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Tickets start at $50
ARTS WORKERS
We believe in supporting the greater arts community by offering $25 tickets to any performance for our patrons who work in the arts. Proof of eligiblity will be required.
PWYC SUNDAYS
Every Sunday at noon, a limited block of pay-what-you-can tickets are released for in-person purchases for that day’s performance(s).
UNDER 30 AND STUDENTS
$20 tickets are available for students and for those who sign up for our Under 30 program at crowstheatre.com/u30. Under 30 tickets are limited to 10 per performance and one (1) per U30 registrant. Proof of eligibility will be required. Subject to availability.
RUSH LINE
If a show is sold out, on the day of the performance we will also hold an in-person “rush line” outside the theatre. Any last-minute cancellations or holds released will be sold to those in the rush line for $30 per person, cash only, on a first-come, first-serve basis. We cannot guarantee the availability of rush tickets, but we will always hold a line for those who wish to try their luck at last minute tickets.
SENIORS (65+)
Patrons 65 and older save 20% on all regular-priced tickets. Select the senior pricing option when purchasing tickets online or inform the box office when calling.
GROUP PURCHASES
Groups of eight or more save 20% on any performance. Call our box office to make arrangements.
Phone: (647) 341-7390
Email: boxoffice@crowstheatre.com
Website: https://www.crowstheatre.com/whats-on/view-all/earworm
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Performed in Farsi with English Surtitles:
Wednesday, February 7 @ 8:00pm
Friday, February 9 @ 8:00pm
Friday, February 16 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, February 17 @ 2:00pm
Friday, February 23 @ 8:00pm
Saturday, February 24 @ 2:00pm
Pre-Show Chat (in the Lobby):
Sunday, February 18 (also a Pay-What-You-Can performance)
Post-Show Talkback (in the Theatre):
Tuesday, February 13
Mask Required Performances:
Sunday, February 11 @ 2:00pm (also a Pay-What-You-Can performance).
Tuesday, February 20 @ 8:00pm
LOCATION
PARKING INFO
Parking is available on the P1 level of the complex, with elevator access to street level on Dundas Street East.
