Corpus Playroom
Tue 25 February - Sat 1 March

Antigone

Jean Anouilh, Translated by Lewis Galantiere

Content warning [May contain spoilers]

"Quite the contrary. I never doubted for an instant that you would have me put to death."

Creon wakes up one morning to find himself King of Thebes. He said "yes" because somebody had to captain the ship, and now he will never stop paying. Antigone, on the other hand, wants everything of life, and she wants it now. She is of the tribe that asks the questions, and she is here to say "no". The play is on. Antigone has been caught. She has made up her mind. And now, it seems, nothing less than a cosy tea party with death and destiny will quench her thirst.

Antigone is a modern adaptation of Sophocles' tragedy which interrogates authority and integrity. Despite the howling mob - the torture - the fear of death - our little Antigone is wriggling her way out of the straitjacket of human vestment. And what are we possibly to do for her? Condemn her to live?

This production is recommended for ages 12 and over.

This amateur production of “Antigone” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Times

Tue 25 February at 7:00pm
Wed 26 February at 7:00pm
Thu 27 February at 7:00pm
Fri 28 February at 7:00pm
Sat 1 March at 7:00pm

Tickets

TUE £7-£9, WED-THU £8-£10, FRI-SAT £10-£12

Depictions of:

self-harm and/or other intentional self-injury, death and/or dying

References to:

self-harm and/or other intentional self-injury, death and/or dying, blood, war

Brief mentions of:

excessive or gratuitous violence, incest, pregnancy and/or childbirth, torture

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 Playroom
10 St Edward's Passage
Cambridge
CB2 3PJ
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Tickets

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1 March 7:00pm 7:00pm Book now