Corpus Playroom
Wed 26 February - Sat 1 March
Far Away
Caryl Churchill
Content warning [May contain spoilers]
“It’s all going to be downhill from now on.”
A young girl stumbles into the kitchen, and tentatively questions her aunt about the bloody assault she has witnessed in the night. Several years later, the whole world, including birds, animals, and gravity itself, has descended into war. Facing a culture on the cusp of apocalypse, the girl returns to her aunt’s to seek refuge.
First performed in 2000, Caryl Churchill’s Far Away is part absurdist drama, part dystopian nightmare. With notes of environmental decay, pervasive violence, and glimmering, hard earned, hints of hope, Far Away is more comparable to our modern condition than ever before, and closer to our generation than is comfortable to admit.
This production is suitable for ages 16 and over.
This amateur production of “Far Away” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Times
Wed 26 February at 9:30pm
Thu 27 February at 9:30pm
Fri 28 February at 9:30pm
Sat 1 March at 9:30pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
WED £7-£9, THU £8-£10, FRI-SAT £10-£12Depictions of:
blood
References to:
abuse (physical), excessive or gratuitous violence, blood
Brief mentions of:
animal cruelty and/or death, kidnapping (forceful deprivation of/disregard for personal autonomy), death and/or dying, drugs/alcohol/substance abuse
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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