Corpus Playroom
Wed 18 - Sat 21 June
The Shropshire Wyrm
Nadia Lines
Content warning [May contain spoilers]
"Worms aren’t mortal, worms can’t die We can’t see but we’ll eat your eyes."
Seb is changing. Into what, he’s not sure. He longs for the cold damp earth, for the latex of the gimp suit he’s been wearing to writhe by the side of roads. The locals in his small village fear him. He’s on the run. And the worm within is getting louder… "Seb Vaughn, Seb Vaughn, you’re one of us. Return to the earth, you must, you must."
Folk horror meets body horror meets real life weirdness in this absurd and touching new play. Loosely inspired by real events, and driven by a current of tenderness and compassion, The Shropshire Wyrm explores what it’s like to be queer in small town England. Also it's about gimps. And worms. And gimp-worms.
This production is suitable for ages 16 and over.
Times
Wed 18 June at 9:30pm
Thu 19 June at 9:30pm
Fri 20 June at 9:30pm
Sat 21 June at 9:30pm
Venue
Corpus PlayroomTickets
WED £7-£9, THU £8-£10, FRI–SAT £10-£12Depictions of:
abuse (verbal), death and/or dying, discrimination and/or bigotry (homophobia, transphobia), discrimination and/or bigotry (ableism), police brutality
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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