Corpus Playroom
Tue 11 - Sat 15 February
A Severed Head
Iris Murdoch and J.B. Priestley
Content warning [May contain spoilers]
An adaptation of Iris Murdoch's novel of the same title, A Severed Head explores the climate of post-modern sex and relationships through an insight into the lives of seven tangled characters whose passions and resentments toward each other compel the plot forward with raw moments of exposition and intimacy.
This production is suitable for ages 16 and over.
This amateur production of “A Severed Head” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Times
Tue 11 February at 7:00pm
Wed 12 February at 7:00pm
Thu 13 February at 7:00pm
Fri 14 February at 7:00pm
Sat 15 February at 7:00pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
TUE £7-£9, WED-THU £8-£10, FRI-SAT £10-£12Depictions of:
incest
References to:
incest, pregnancy and/or childbirth, miscarriages and/or abortion, mental illness, discrimination and/or biogotry (racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia)
Brief mentions of:
abuse (physical), abuse (mental), abuse (verbal), death and/or dying, discrimination and/or biogotry (racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia)
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
