CURED by Laurence ClarkFor 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. Cast confirmed: Sophia Adzoa-Moore, Pauline Daniels, Maisy Gordon, Naomi Gray, Oliver Mawdsley, JulieMac, Reece Pantry, Stephen Smith.
Writer Laurence Clark
Director Robert Softley Gale
Set and Costume Designer Olivia du Monceau
Lighting Designer Doug Khurt
AV Designer Jamie Jenkin
Sound Designer Kate Harvey
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 Unlimited and the National Theatre's Generate programme.
Access Information
Please contact the Box Office if you require wheelchair access or you have any specific access needs.
Audio Description, captions and BSL interpretation will be integrated into the show and available at all performances.Touch tours will take place on 2 June and 5 June. Please contact Box Office on 0151 709 4321 for more details.
For access information regarding the show, including an accessible trailer and a BSL flyer, please visit the Birds of Paradise Cured page.
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, or an extra £10 for one course and £16 for two courses at matinees. If you are eating with us please arrive at least an hour before the performance. Our dining menu offers a range of options, including gluten free and lactose/dairy free options.
Tickets are available for the show alone in Stalls, Circle and Balcony.
There are bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Please note the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time.
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.
There are no booking fees for this show. Each ticket price includes a £2 donation which is used to help to refurbish the building.