Corpus Playroom
Tue 20 - Sat 24 May
Fletcher Players
Emma
Sophia Orr
Content warning [May contain spoilers]
"And, you know what? There will come a day when you’ve holed yourself so deep into your letters that not even we’ll be able to find your way out for you!"
Everyone knows Jane Austen. Ever winning the race of Britain's favourite female writers, her wit and humour and wisdom in all matters of society and romance seem to know no bounds, as charisma flows from her every word.
And everyone knows a 'Jane'. Everyone has a favourite, yet-to-be-prolific, yet-to-write-anything author, constantly struggling with writer's block, mental blocks, and the eternal romantic cockblock of 'far too high standards'.
And everyone knows they would never want to be 'Jane'.
Faced with constant scrutiny in the polite society of 1800s Bath and the painful flashbacks to her romantic failings, Jane begins to barricade herself into her own mind, a barricade which can only be pierced by the written word.
Enter Emma. Emma Watson. The heroine of Jane's latest scrawlings and now also the heroine of Jane's own life.
With Emma as her increasingly constant friend, saviour, and comforter, Jane's real, past, and fictional worlds begin to blur, and the worry grows whether she will ever find her way back to the present.
This production is suitable for all ages.
Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen with us at the ADC Theatre and Corpus Playroom!
Book tickets to all three of our upcoming Jane Austen themed shows this season and automatically receive 15% off. Alternatively, book two shows for 10% off.
Offer valid on the following shows:
Emma (20 – 24 May, Corpus Playroom)
Pride and Prejudice (17 – 21 June, ADC Theatre)
The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged (17 – 19 July, ADC Theatre)
Tickets must be bought in the same transaction for the offer to apply.
Times
Tue 20 May at 7:00pm
Wed 21 May at 7:00pm
Thu 22 May at 7:00pm
Fri 23 May at 7:00pm
Sat 24 May at 7:00pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
TUE £7-£9, WED–THU £8-£10, FRI–SAT £10-£12Depictions of:
mental illness
Brief mentions of:
death and/or dying
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
Related shows
Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen with us at the ADC Theatre and Corpus Playroom!
Book tickets to all three of our upcoming Jane Austen themed shows this season and automatically receive 15% off. Alternatively, book two shows for 10% off.
Offer valid on the following shows:
Emma (20 – 24 May, Corpus Playroom)
Pride and Prejudice (17 – 21 June, ADC Theatre)
The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged (17 – 19 July, ADC Theatre)
Tickets must be bought in the same transaction for the offer to apply.
