Corpus Playroom
Wed 22 - Sat 25 May
BREAD Theatre and Film
The Blues
Salma Salifu
Content warning [May contain spoilers]
The unbreakable bond between football academy pals Wes and Tricky shatters after a career-ending injury steers their lives into divergent paths. Their destinies collide once more when their disgruntled siblings rekindle a forbidden romance.
Wes, now a cocky club hero, uses indulgence to mask his shameful past, while Tricky, grappling with his failure to make it and the loss of his best friend, succumbs to a life as a prominent club hooligan. Samantha, a former pro-footballer turned nanny, learns of Tricky's story and, repulsed by Wes's attitude, resolves to bring him down.
In a captivating blend of comedy and drama, the men end up having to confront their past, with family loyalties and sporting success all to play for.
This production is suitable for ages 16 and over.
Times
Wed 22 May at 9:30pm
Thu 23 May at 9:30pm
Fri 24 May at 9:30pm
Sat 25 May at 9:30pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
WED £6.50-£8.50, THU £7.50–£9.50, FRI–SAT £9.50–£11.50mental illness; discrimination and/or bigotry (homophobia, transphobia); it is implied that a character is suicidal; a primary plot is a character coming to terms with an intentionally inflicted career ending injury
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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