Venus in Fur

Thomas has just finished auditions for his adaptation of Venus in Furs, an erotic 19th Century novel.

When enigmatic actress Vanda arrives several hours late - and unannounced - to audition, Thomas is less than impressed. But Vanda’s determined to land the leading role and her masterful performance flips the script on Thomas’ expectations and turns the session into a steamy tango for dominance between actress and director, woman and man. 

Hailed as “seriously smart and very funny” by The New York Times, David Ives' Venus in Fur is a laugh-out-loud study of the politics of sex and power.

This is the Alma's in house company's TENTH production.  Schoolhouse Productions have gone from strength to strength bringing intimate modern classics to the Alma stage.  This is their first production to be directed by Ben Nash, one of this years' graduates from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's Directing MA.

Approx running time 1 hour 50 including interval

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Recommended for ages 16+ (under 14's will not be admitted) | Strong language throughout | Scenes of a sexual nature

No latecomers | No readmission 

Praise for Schoolhouse

★★★★★ - ABIGAIL'S PARTY - "Anna Friend’s gloriously intimate and flawlessly cast production... is one of the finest renderings of the play I have ever seen." (The Flaneur)

★★★★★ - A DOLL'S HOUSE - "A powerful and thought- provoking piece of theatre which is bold, entertaining and thoroughly lives up to the high expectations I have of this young company" (365 Bristol)

★★★★ 1/2 - SHIRLEY VALENTINE - "Friend's performance exudes warmth and humour... A highly accomplished piece of theatre" (Confessions of a 5ft2 Actress)

★★★★ - EDUCATING RITA (Stagetalk Magazine)

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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 and were unable to secure the Covid Arts Recovery Fund. 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.