Life With Oscar

Content warning [May contain spoilers]

What would you do for an Oscar?

Actor/Filmmaker Nick Cohen relives his desperate Hollywood years - a tragicomic true-life Sunset Boulevard.

Nick flees South London and his dysfunctional family to live as a permanent guest in Hollywood with a double Oscar-winner; a man who worked regularly with Orson Welles, promising to get Nick’s film nominated if he follows exact instructions.

Life with Oscar upends La La Land in a confessional rollercoaster ride through its dark, twisted underbelly; aptly premiered, at Underbelly, Edinburgh fringe before transferring Off-West End to the Arcola Theatre in London.

‘Nick Cohen is a theatrical and comedic genius... . A one-man army... This is a must see.’ Broadway Baby ★★★★★

This autobiographical show will keep you laughing for 60 minutes straight... it is physical theatre in its pure form; energetic, intimate and powerful.’ The Broad Online ★★★★★

This production is suitable for ages 16 and over.

Times

Thu 1 May at 7:30pm

Fri 2 May at 7:30pm

Sat 3 May at 7:30pm

Venue

Corpus Playroom

Tickets

£12-£14

References to:

mental health, sexual assault, suicide

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.