Theatre at the Leper Chapel: A Season of Haunting Performances
Step into one of Cambridge’s most atmospheric historic buildings for a summer of bold, beautiful solo theatre.
This August, the extraordinary in situ: theatre returns to the Leper Chapel with a summer season of captivating performances. From ancient myth to Shakespearean tragedy to gothic ghost stories, each show is performed by the electrifying Richard Spaul, a master of voice, character, and transformation.
Whether you’re drawn to Homer’s monsters, Hamlet’s ghosts or Ovid’s shapeshifters, this is storytelling at its most alive.
🎭 2025 Performance Line-up
Skareee Monstas: Stories from Homer’s Odyssey
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 August, 8:00 PM
Cyclops. Sirens. Whirlpools. Drug dealers. A surreal and unsettling retelling of Homer’s Odyssey, where ancient myth crashes into modern horror. Funny, brutal, dreamlike—and entirely unforgettable.
Age guidance: Not suitable for children (violent content)
£20 | Doors open 7:30 PM
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Hamlet
Friday 8 & Saturday 9 August, 8:00 PM
A radical solo reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Richard Spaul explores grief, revenge, and madness through the voice of one of literature’s most haunted characters. Ghost story, psychological drama, and intimate confession—this Hamlet is unlike any you’ve seen.
£20 | Doors open 7:30 PM
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Ghost Stories
Wednesday 13 August, 8:00 PM
An intimate evening of ghost stories by Edith Wharton and Elizabeth Bowen, performed in candlelight and accompanied by haunting songs and jazz. A beautifully chilling experience.
£20 | Doors open 7:30 PM
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Ovid’s Metamorphoses
Saturday 16 August, 8:00 PM
Ovid’s myths retold with raw emotional power—violent, erotic, grotesque and tender. A deeply human solo performance about transformation, desire, and loss.
£20 | Doors open 7:30 PM
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Ghost Stories III
Friday 22 & Saturday 23 August, 8:00 PM
The final chapter in a trilogy of uncanny storytelling. Richard Spaul blends literary ghost tales with music and voice in a way that is eerie, elegant, and utterly compelling.
£20 | Doors open 7:30 PM
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The Setting: The Leper Chapel
The 12th-century Leper Chapel is one of Cambridge’s oldest buildings. It becomes a stage like no other – intimate, intense, and rich with atmosphere.
Accessibility: Limited. No on-site facilities. Expect stairs, tight space, and an intimate setting.
Cambridge CB5 8JJ
No parking or toilets on site
One large step into the chapel; unallocated seating
✨ Why It’s Unmissable
Stories that transcend time – From Greek epic to Roman myth to Shakespearean tragedy
One performer, infinite worlds – Richard Spaul’s performances are raw, lyrical, and unforgettable
A venue that enhances every whisper – The chapel’s stillness and history create true theatrical magic
📅 At-a-Glance Schedule
| Title | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Skareee Monstas | Fri 2 & Sat 3 August |
| Hamlet | Fri 8 & Sat 9 August |
| Ghost Stories | Wed 13 August |
| Metamorphoses | Sat 16 August |
| Ghost Stories III | Fri 22 & Sat 23 August |
Come for one. Come for all.
These are intimate performances in a unique venue—booking ahead is strongly advised.
