Corpus Playroom
Tue 17 - Sat 21 February
The Memory of Water
Shelagh Stephenson
On the eve of their mother’s funeral, three estranged sisters gather at their childhood home.
As memories clash, old conflicts resurface and secrets emerge, The Memory of Water is a relentless exploration of grief, love and how we make sense of the people we care about. Each sister burdened with her own version of the past, Mary, Catherine and Theresa try to make sense of the childhood they thought they shared and what it means for their futures.
As witty comedy blends with quiet tenderness, Stephenson examines the ways in which families rewrite the past in order to survive it, and what happens when those stories finally start to unravel.
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
This amateur production of “The Memory of Water” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Times
Tue 17 February at 7:00pm
Wed 18 February at 7:00pm
Thu 19 February at 7:00pm
Fri 20 February at 7:00pm
Sat 21 February at 7:00pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
TUE £7-£9, WED–THU £8-£10.50, FRI–SAT £10-£12.50The 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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