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CADS are proud to present the amateur world premier of Power at the ADC Theatre, Cambridge in January 2005.
"I was made a sacrifice to the boy they are calling the Sun King."About The Play
Its 1661, France is stable after decades of civil strife. A young and inexperienced Louis takes up the throne and attempts to make his “subjects applaud him”. But with courtiers and nobles all with “ancient scores to settle”, and the country penniless, Louis’ life, let alone his throne, are in danger. As Louis tries to bed every woman in the court, his Superintendent makes other plans for the Kingdom and the Monarchy. With the chase for money and woman going strong, a series of twists and turns propel the King, his women and the courtiers on a dangerous downward spiral in which people’s lives are ruined and positions of power made. If we accept that ‘power corrupts’ prepare to witness just how devastating that corruption can be…
Booking Information
Tickets can be booked at the Arts Theatre Box Office on Peas Hill, Cambridge. Either book in person, or call 01223 503333.
ADC Theatre
Park Street
Cambridge
CB5 8AS
About CADS
CADS are the amateur theatre group of Christ’s College, Cambridge. More details can be found at www.christs.cam.ac.uk/cads
Pre-show Talks
There will be a pre-show talk on Thursday 27th January in the auditorium by Professor Blanning entitled 'Power in Historical Context'. And on Saturday 29th, at 6pm in the ADC bar, there will be a question and answer session with the playwright Nick Dear.
Find out more about the Pre-show Talks
