“It’s good to say what you have to say. Today of all days.”

Every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way, or so the saying goes. This unhappy family has gathered to pay their last respects to Joy’s husband - let’s do a toast!

But not everyone is willing to talk - Joy’s daughter, Anna, is particularly unsure, yet here she is with the eulogy in her hand. How can she summarise who her father was? What will they all choose to remember?

Fresh from their four and five star adaptations of ‘Jane Eyre’ and ‘Antigone’, Brave Mirror presents the first play in a season of new writing. Written and directed by Minnie Cunningham, ‘Cancer of the Blood - A Comedy’ will explore what happens when love, duty, and family are pushed to their limits.

All tickets include a £1 admin fee

Approx running time 50 minutes

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The Alma Theatre has been serving the community for 25 years and has never been the recipient of ACE or other funding. Our theatre manager started maternity leave as the pandemic hit and as a result we missed all opportunities for additional arts council support. We have been offering reduced rates, preferential box office splits and extended promo support to aid the recovery from the past year and a half. Your help will enable us to continue bringing fantastic stories to your local theatre. 50% of your donation will go to the Alma Theatre, and 50% to our inhouse company, Schoolhouse Productions.