Corpus Playroom
Tue 17 - Sat 21 November
Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club
Burying Your Brother in the Pavement
Jack Thorne
Content warning [May contain spoilers]
"My brother died. Badly. It’s that simple really…"
Acclaimed stage and screen writer Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) explores grief and looking at someone a little bit more closely.
Tom's brother Luke is dead. Tom didn't really like Luke at all. So it's an odd decision - to try and bury Luke in the pavement of the Tunstall Estate where he was killed. But to Tom, it sort of makes sense, in a stupid-weird kind of way. As he sleeps out on the pavement, he comes across planning officials, tramps, undertakers, police officers, sisters, mothers, estate agents, ghosts, pavement elephants, sky dragons and a strange lad called Tight who wants to sell him a Travelcard.
Burying Your Brother in the Pavement comes to the Corpus Playroom stage as one of CUADC's Freshers’ Play for 2026.
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
Times
Tue 17 November at 9:30pm
Wed 18 November at 9:30pm
Thu 19 November at 9:30pm
Fri 20 November at 9:30pm
Sat 21 November at 9:30pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
TUE £7-£9, WED–THU £8-£11, FRI–SAT £10-£13some strong language
Depictions of:
blood
References to:
death and/or dying, self-harm and/or other intentional self-injury (including suicide)
Brief mentions of:
discrimination and/or bigotry (homophobia)
The Corpus Playroom is owned by Corpus Christi College, and managed by the University of Cambridge through the ADC Theatre. The College drama society, the Fletcher Players, are the resident company.
The L-shaped studio is Cambridge's primary fringe space, showcasing a variety of productions, with an emphasis on new writing. Seasons are programmed simultaneously with the ADC Theatre.
Access
Please note: This venue is not wheelchair accessible. More information can be viewed here.
Complimentary tickets are available for full-time carers.
The Corpus Playroom is fitted with an infra-red audio system designed to help deaf and hard of hearing patrons. If you are using the system for the first time, please arrive early and seek advice from our Front of House team.
Assistance dogs are welcome in both of our venues. Please call the Box Office or email the above address when booking to ensure you are seated appropriately.
The Corpus Playroom has gender-neutral toilets.
Address
Corpus Playroom10 St Edward's Passage
Cambridge
CB2 3PJ
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