CURED by Laurence Clark
For some, a holy pilgrimage to Lourdes is all prayers, candles and proper holy contemplation.
For this mad bunch of disabled Scousers, it’s bevvys, mucking about and getting off with each other… and definitely no bleeding miracle cures!
Welcome to Cured — a proper boss, foul-mouthed, laugh-out-loud comedy from local writer and comedian Laurence Clark.
When cocky wheelchair using lad Connor clocks sharp-tongued Rose in the benefits assessment waiting room, he thinks: “Right, I’m in there.” So, he blags his way onto a subsidised Catholic charity coach trip to Lourdes just to try and cop off with her. What follows is terrible hymns, nicked wine, one very brassed-off nun, dodgy miracles and enough Scouse lip to make St Bernadette herself go “Ey, behave!”
Join four young pilgrims as they take on nonsense rules, embarrassing exes, new fancies, hidden fancies, and the big question nobody ever asks: do disabled people actually want to be fixed, or are we sound as we are, ta?
With more Everton hats than you can shake a stick at, Cured is a two-fingered salute to pious crap, a massive love letter to life and proof that mates, a decent snog and a cheeky pint of cheap plonk when Sister Mary’s not looking can cure more than a plastic bottle of holy water in the shape of the Holy Virgin.
Join us for this brand new play by local writer and comedian Laurence Clark. It has been produced by Liverpool’s Royal Court in partnership with Birds Of Paradise.
Recent praise for Laurence Clark’s writing:
“jam-packed with laughs and a delight to watch” ★★★★★ One4review
“you’ll be clapping, singing, laughing, cheering” ★★★★ Fest
“Clark’s humour is warm & mischievous & although, at times, close to the bone... made me laugh and smile from beginning to end.” ★★★★ Broadway Baby
Produced with funding from Arts Council England. Cured was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme.
Please contact the Box Office if you require wheelchair access or you have any specific access needs.
Performance Information
Stalls tickets are available with a meal (served at your table before the show) for an extra £14 for one course and £20 for two courses at evening shows Click here to see our menu or an extra £10 at matinees (scouse or blind scouse only). If you are eating with us please arrive at least an hour before the performance.
Tickets are available for the show alone in stalls, circle and balcony.
Audio Description and BSL interpretation will be integrated into the show and available at all performances.
There are bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Stalls will be open from 6:00pm.
If you are bringing a large group, every tenth ticket is free. This ticket will be automatically added to your basket on purchase. Meals and building levy must still be paid on your free ticket.
NO BOOKING FEES ON THIS SHOW
Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time.
Each ticket price includes a £2 donation which is used to help to refurbish the building.
Please contact Box Office to book if you are a wheelchair user.