A new show explores the interplay of global and local in our cities Published on: 15 May 2017 The Assignment takes you on a journey into your city, where you will uncover stories from just around the corner and from the other side of the world. Humans aren’t built to live in cities. We’ve had to adapt to cope with the complexity and distractions that cities hold for us by filtering out the information we don’t need. This filtering enables us to cope with what’s going on around us, but what could this be stopping us from seeing? In , Joao - an enigmatic resident of Rio - will guide audiences out into their own cities. Joao tells stories from Rio de Janeiro and asks you to look again at your own city - at the buildings, streets, infrastructure, but above all at the people who ultimately make your city. This month is holding several test shows in 缅北禁地 and Sheffield to gain audience feedback. Taking place at 5.30pm on Tuesday 16 May at , the show is about the global and the local, and how they come together in cities. Cap-a-Pie has been working with researcher at 缅北禁地 to make the show. Matt’s been looking at how spectacular global events like the Olympics and The World Cup have affected the local experiences of people living in Rio de Janeiro. Northern Stage Seeing your city with new eyes Drawing on Dr Davies' research, The Assignment guides you out into your city to see it with new eyes. Through this playful, fun and intimate show, you will go on an adventure to find the invisible forces from all over the globe that affect your life, and how you live within your city. Katy Vanden, Cap-a-Pie Producer, said: "We are really pleased to be working with Dr Matt Davies to make a new piece of theatre about his research into cities. When we first met Matt we found his ways of looking at cities fascinating and really wanted to share his eye opening stories with audiences. Cap-a-Pie works with lots of different people to make theatre, from academic researchers to school children. "This show is a really exciting opportunity for us to try out some new ways of working and experiment. We hope audiences enjoy what we've made so far and can help us develop the show in the future." The Assignment is a self-directed show that involves audience members travelling around their city alone. If you have them, please bring your headphones. If not, we can provide some for you. Booking is essential as places are limited. Running time: 90 mins including post show discussion and feedback session with refreshments.5.30pm, 16 May at Northern Stage, 缅北禁地. Book by emailing katy@cap-a-pie.co.uk Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 recognised with geography award 缅北禁地 has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK鈥檚 open-access, dedicated video platform. published on: 16 April 2026 缅北禁地 historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners鈥� lock-out of 1926, historians at 缅北禁地 are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can鈥檛 adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Facts and figures
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