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Corpus Playroom

St. Edward's Passage, Cambridge

The Corpus Playroom is an intimate studio venue in the heart of Cambridge.

The 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.

https://www.adctheatre.com/playroom

Contact Corpus Playroom

Get involved with shows at Corpus Playroom:
FOOTLIGHTS SMOKERS NEED TECHNICIANS

Want to join the tech team of the iconic student comedy variety night? Well look no further. This a great low-commitment way to get involved! (No experience needed.)

    Contact Aisling (Tech Rep) or Alice (Smoker's Technician) at technician@cambridgefootlights.org before 23rd Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

    SIR GAWAIN AND THE QUEENE KNIGHT AUDITIONS!!

    Sir Gawain and the Queene Knight is ready for its actors!! Auditions will take place on the 22nd and 23rd January, and self-tapes are open until 25th January!

    • Thu 22nd Jan, 17:00–19:00, Pavilion Room, Newnham College
    • Fri 23rd Jan, 16:00–18:00, Pavilion Room, Newnham College

    Contact ogp23@cam.ac.uk eerd2@cam.ac.uk before 25th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

    RED + WHITE is looking for LIGHTING and SOUND DESIGNER ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ

    FRIDAY 13TH FEB | WEEK 3 LENT | ONE NIGHT CORPUS SHOW Do powerpoints, videos and moody lighting sound up your street? Or alternatively, high pitched squeals, egg cracks and a cool soundtrack interest you more? 'Red + White' is looking for a lighting designer  and a sound designer  to help create an immersive and surreal tragi-comedy.

      Contact gd510@cam.ac.uk before 29th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

      RED + WHITE IS LOOKING FOR A MULTI-ROLE ASSISTANT ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

      FRIDAY 13th FEB | WEEK 3 LENT SHOW | ONE NIGHT CORPUS LATE Looking for someone to fill the role of MULTI-ROLE ASSISTANT where you will be a mime, a doctor, a waiter and a kewpie doll? No experience in comedy or acting is necessary. Preference will be given to QPOC applicants but all are welcome to apply.

        Contact gd510@cam.ac.uk before 29th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

        'A Breakfast of Eels' is looking for an SM!

        'A Breakfast of Eels' is seeking a stage manager  for the nights of 27th-31st January as well as a couple of rehearsals. Previous experience welcomed but not necessary.

          Contact aj705@cam.ac.uk before 26th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

          SIR GAWAIN AND THE QUEENE KNIGHT ARE LOOKING FOR DESIGNERS

          Sir Gawain and the Queene Knight are looking for a Sound Designer , Lighting Designer , and a Choreographer !

            Contact ogp23@cam.ac.uk eerd2@cam.ac.uk before 25th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

            PROD ROLES ARE OPEN FOR ALIEN BREAKDOWN PLAY!!!!! 🪩👽💥

            The aliens are looking for a fantastic team of designers, script editors  and keepers of the peace (welfare) to join the team in preparation for invasion (Week 6, Corpus Main). We are currently open for: Sound Designer  Lighting Designer  Costume Designer  Welfare Officer Script Editors  This should be a really fun opportunity to get creative and be experimental, so don't hesitate to apply! All levels of experience are welcome.

              Contact bda27@cam.ac.uk, jp2003@cam.ac.uk, ag2300@cam.ac.uk before 21st Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

              AUDITIONS ARE OPEN FOR ALIEN BREAKDOWN PLAY!!!!! 🪩👽💥

              The aliens are invading in (roughly) 8 weeks and they need ACTORS! There are a handful of wacky and wild characters up for grabs, so make sure to check out the audition packs below and sign up for an audition slot...!

              • Wed 21st Jan, 10:15–15:45, Corpus Playroom Auditorium
              • Thu 22nd Jan, 10:15–13:45, Corpus Playroom Auditorium

              Contact bda27@cam.ac.uk, jp2003@cam.ac.uk, ag2300@cam.ac.uk before 21st Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

              THE MEMORY OF WATER is looking for a cast!!

              Please see the audition pack below! Auditions will be held on the 20th January at Sidney College!

                Contact ht497@cam.ac.uk and smc242@cam.ac.uk before 20th Jan 2026 23:59 for more details.

                1816 needs a PUBLICITY TEAM!

                Join last year's Camden Fringe musical as we begin to expand the show to more performances! We need a publicity team to push our upcoming cast album and help us get enough momentum to run at Edinburgh Fringe in the summer. Open to all with the potential for professional credits as we organise more independent runs of the show.

                  Contact nr516@cam.ac.uk before 23rd Jan 2026 23:59 for more details.

                  Shows

                  • Sun 18 Jan
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                  Past shows

                  See all the shows that have been performed here at the venue history page.