The Orchid and the Crow

If an operatic aria about battling stage four testicular cancer, a bouncy ditty about a circumcision bris and a little heavy rock seem an incongruous mix, think again. Try adding in a story about solo performer Daniel Tobias’ bacon-loving Jewish family and his father’s embrace of the Santa Claus tradition, his admiration for cyclist Lance Armstrong (until his fall from grace) and a commercial for T-shirts and other products.

The Orchid and the Crow is a well-constructed autobiographical show that combines storytelling, assorted musical genres, humour and zest for life with the occasional lapse of judgment.

Funny, compelling, high-energy and occasionally moving.

Note: This show is 70 minutes long.

The Orchid and the Crow

Written and performed by Daniel Tobias

Arts Court Theatre (Venue 1)