Corpus Playroom
Tue 21 - Sat 25 October
Ghosts
Henkrik Ibsen, adapted by Richard Eyre
Content warning [May contain spoilers]
1881. A town in rural Norway. A son comes back to his mother.
Mrs Alving has been living in the shadow of her husband’s death for years, and decides that it is time to tell her son, Oswald, the truth about his dissolute life that she has kept secret. Only some sins can’t be hidden. When Oswald returns from his bohemian life in Paris, he reveals that the sins of his father’s past are part of his tragic inheritance.
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
Times
Tue 21 October at 7:00pm
Wed 22 October at 7:00pm
Thu 23 October at 7:00pm
Fri 24 October at 7:00pm
Sat 25 October at 7:00pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
TUE £7-£9, WED–THU £8-£10.50, FRI–SAT £10-£12.50Depictions of:
abuse (mental), self-harm and/or other intentional self-injury, incest, death and/or dying, moderate sexual references
References to:
discrimination and/or bigotry (misogyny), euthanasia
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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