Disciples of Anatomy
Out of Fashion Theatre Company
1848\. London’s surgical golden age. A parlour room. Cassandra Thwaite has misplaced her new husband, Adelaide Hall wants out of the countryside and Maud Flemming is pining to go back. Three women, the wives of eminent medical men, endure an excruciating afternoon tea as the table is set for calamity. Tense, darkly funny and true to life, Disciples of Anatomy champions Autistic-led theatre through its protagonist Maud, the first neurodivergent heroine in a period drama. Anatomy is a nasty business, and if the past won’t stay dead, you might as well dig it up again...
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
1848\. London’s surgical golden age. A parlour room. Cassandra Thwaite has misplaced her new husband, Adelaide Hall wants out of the countryside and Maud Flemming is pining to go back. Three women, the wives of eminent medical men, endure an excruciating afternoon tea as the table is set for calamity. Tense, darkly funny and true to life, Disciples of Anatomy champions Autistic-led theatre through its protagonist Maud, the first neurodivergent heroine in a period drama. Anatomy is a nasty business, and if the past won’t stay dead, you might as well dig it up again...
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of violence, Strong language/swearing
Age category: 14+
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