Corpus Playroom
Wed 28 - Sat 31 May
Somebody / Nobody
Freya Williams
Content warning [May contain spoilers]
Cara’s supposed to be in her prime. She’s a fresh graduate with a stable job, a diet that isn’t exclusively spaghetti hoops on toast, and the kind of boyfriend your grandparents like more than you.
But behind closed doors, she’s struggling to stay afloat as the chronic illness that blighted her undergrad resurfaces.
As her health deteriorates again, her dad faces redundancy, and an old friend comes abruptly back into her life, Cara is confronted with harsh questions: to what extent should she allow her health to determine her identity, and how much can she allow it to impact others?
Somebody / Nobody is a play about care - the intimate, often unconscious ways we give and receive it - and chronic illness. It’s also about finding light amongst darkness, whether in humour, relationships, or the occasional ultra processed food.
This production is suitable for ages 16 and over.
Times
Wed 28 May at 9:30pm
Thu 29 May at 9:30pm
Fri 30 May at 9:30pm
Sat 31 May at 9:30pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
WED £7-£9, THU £8-£10, FRI–SAT £10-£12Depictions of:
mental illness, 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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