Don Murphy is a proud Irishman, a hopeless addict, and one of his generation’s greatest actors. He also happens to be a chicken… Over one fateful night, the feathered Oscar-winner regales audiences with his meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom — from his big break to navigating life in the (human-dominated) celebrity spotlight. But along the way, Don will be confronted with some harsh truths about himself, chickenkind and humankind.

"This show where a woman who plays a chicken who thinks he's an Irishman is unlike anything you've ever seen." — Playbill

This play is part of the Canada Ireland Foundation’s Bealtaine Theatre Festival, which brings the best of Irish Theatre to Toronto. Learn more: https://www.canadairelandfoundation.com/explore/bealtaine-theatre-festival-2026/

On Stage May 21-24, 2025

Single tickets starting at just $55 (incl. tax & fees)

Chicken

By Sunday's Child Theatre

Co-written by Eva O’Connor and Hildegard Ryan

Directed by Hildegard Ryan

Featuring Eva O’Connor