About this event

In the beautiful sea-side scenery of Bagnoli near Naples, Alberto, a wealthy gentleman intent on being a patron of the arts, pays an unruly theatrical troupe, the Compagnìa Eclettica, to come to town. Led by the penniless comedian-in-chief Gennaro, the troupe prepares to rehearse a new show with the all passion and life of hot Neapolitan blood.

Events take a turn when Alberto discovers that his lover Bice is already married. He manages to involve the police and the entire theatrical troupe in a rocambolesque comedy, a desperate attempt to avoid retribution by Bice's wronged husband, and confirms the brilliant Italian ability to ‘find a way’ in face of life’s adversities.

In the centenary of Uomo e Galantuomo (Man and Gentleman), the masterful comedy by Neapolitan playwright Eduardo De Filippo, the CU Italian Society brings the piece to Cambridge, played by a diverse cast of native and non-native Italian speakers.

The performance will be in Italian, with English captions. Directed by Ludovico Nolfi - head of Ars in fieri international theatre company.

Please present this event registration at the box office together with an ID if you are a student of the Cambridge University or under 18.

For more information about becoming a member of the CU Italian Society, please visit Becoming a Member – Cambridge University Italian Society (cuitaliansociety.org.uk).

Our sponsors and supporters

The production is sponsored by:

AL POMODORO - Bar, Ristorante, Pizzeria

EASY ITALIAN - A network of professional, native Italian teachers and tutors

SIGNORELLI's DELI - Traditional Italian delicacies and wines

La Pergola Restaurant

Morresi Hairstylist

NAPOLeat - Restaurant, Pizzeria, Cafe'

Cambridge senza pensieri - Free walking tours

We also thank La Dante in Cambridge language school for their support.

Getting to the event

Fitzwilliam College is on the north-west side of Cambridge, stretching between Huntingdon Road and Storey's Way, and a 10-minute walk from the town centre. Click to open University map.

If using sat-nav, use CB3 0DG for the Storey’s Way entrance (Main Entrance) or CB3 0SH for the Huntingdon Road entrance.

The Auditorium is accessible to people with reduced mobility and there are accessible toilets in the Hall Building, Auditorium, Wilson Court and by the Porters’ Lodge.

If you have any difficulty finding us, please call the Porters’ Lodge on 01223 332000.

ARRIVING BY RAIL

The closest train station to the College is Cambridge station.

Universal U busway runs directly from the railway station to Madingley Road. Timetables can be found on Go Whippet website.

Alternatively, there is a frequent bus service that runs from the station to the city centre. From the centre you can take the Citi 5 or Citi 6 from Emmanuel Street to Huntingdon Road. The bus stop is just outside Fitzwilliam College. Timetables can be found on Stagecoach website.

There is also a taxi rank outside the station, from which you can take a taxi from the station to the College which takes around 10 – 15 minutes depending on traffic.

ARRIVING BY ROAD

Parking is available (for ~60 cars) at the College on a first come, first served basis on both the Storey’s Way side and the Huntingdon Road side.

If you are coming to Cambridge via the M11, leave at junction 13. Turn right onto Madingley Road, drive down the hill and turn left into Lady Margaret Road then left onto Huntingdon Road. The entrance to Fitzwilliam College is about 600 meters on the left.

From the A14, take the B1049 exit towards Cambridge. At the end of Histon Road, turn right and right again at the traffic lights into Huntingdon Road. Fitzwilliam is on your left.

The Madingley Park and Ride is also an option to ensure parking. You can park here and then take the red Madingley Road bus and get off at Bridge Street for Fitzwilliam College. Further information about the Park and Ride can be found here.

ARRIVING BY BICYCLE

If you are local and prefer to cycle, there are visitor bicycle racks at both the Storey’s Way entrance and the Huntingdon Road entrance. Bicycles left here are at owner’s risk.

MAPS

Download the map here