Cornelius
by J.B. Priestley
by J.B. Priestley
A forgotten masterpiece by J. B. Priestley, the play explores the life of optimistic Jim Cornelius as he navigates personal and professional challenges amidst rising tensions and unrequited love.
About The Play
About The Play
THE ENTIRE RUN IS NOW COMPLETELY SOLD OUT INCLUDING THE EXTRA MATINEE BY POPULAR DEMAND ON THURSDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2012 AT 3.00PM.
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Time Out Critics’ Choice
British Theatre Guide Top 5 Alternative Plays
★★★★★ Five Stars, One Stop Arts
★★★★ Four Stars, The Guardian
★★★★ Four Stars, The Telegraph
★★★★ Four Stars, The Independent
★★★★ Four Stars, Sunday Times
★★★★ Four Stars, The Times
★★★★ Four Stars, Evening Standard
★★★★ Four Stars, Time Out
★★★★ Four Stars, WhatsOnStage
★★★★ Four Stars, Everything Theatre
★★★★ Four Stars, The Arts Desk
★★★★ Four Stars, The Public Reviews
★★★★ Four Stars, London Theatreviews
★★★★ Four Stars, Exeunt Magazine
★★★★ Four Stars, The Week
Nominated for four OffWestEnd Awards
A forgotten masterpiece from one of Britain’s greatest dramatists, J. B. Priestley.
As bankruptcy looms, the ever-optimistic Jim Cornelius, partner at import firm Briggs and Murrison, is fighting to keep his creditors happy and his spirits up. Tensions rise with the arrival of Judy, the beautiful, young typist who shows Cornelius the life he could have led…
Written for Ralph Richardson in 1935, Priestley observes the politics and tensions of daily office life with searing wit and humanity in this hilarious and heart-breaking story of friendship, unrequited love and business.
Director Sam Yates returns to the Finborough Theatre following his sell-out and critically acclaimed production of St John Ervine’s Mixed Marriage in 2011.