THE SWALLOW to Open at Open Space Arts in Chicago Premiere
Open Space Arts announced casting and creative team details for the Chicago premiere of Guillem Clua's drama THE SWALLOW, following the company's earlier run of Clua's SMILEY.
Dates: 6/5/2026 - 7/19/2026
📍 Theatre: Open Space Arts
1411 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Tickets: 30.00
North American English-language premiere of the international hit by Spain’s Guillem Clua. When Alex leaves a voicemail for his ex, it lands in the inbox of Bruno—a stranger. What begins as a wrong message turns into an unexpected connection between two very different men. As texts turn into calls, and calls into something more, they navigate attraction, vulnerability, and the complicated reality of modern love. Funny, fast, and disarmingly honest, SMILEY explores the thrill and risk of connection in a world shaped by screens, expectations, and the fear of being truly seen. This sharp, funny, and deeply relatable queer romantic comedy has captivated audiences around the world.
Open Space Arts announced casting and creative team details for the Chicago premiere of Guillem Clua's drama THE SWALLOW, following the company's earlier run of Clua's SMILEY.
Open Space Arts announced an extended run of SMILEY, the queer romantic comedy by Spanish playwright Guillem Clua, following enthusiastic reviews. The North American English-language premiere continues at the company's 25-seat Chicago theatre.
We might not know if our relationships will have a happy ending, but we can guarantee a happy beginning. At the end of the day, isn’t that all we can ask for?
Open Space Arts will present SMILEY, a queer romantic comedy by Spanish playwright Guillem Clua, in its North American English-language premiere in Chicago, directed by Jack Dugan Carpenter.
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