To mark his 100th birthday this year, Winnie-the-Pooh is returning to Cambridge, where his creator AA Milne studied mathematics at Trinity College.
The House at Pooh Corner, a play adapted from Milne’s books by Bettye Knapp, comes to the ADC Theatre this month, staged by the Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club. The actors will operate handmade puppets for each character, bringing the Hundred Acre Wood to life in what promises to be a treat for audiences of all ages. You can spot Pooh and his friends exploring the town centre on 13 June ahead of their performance run, 17-20 June.
Trinity College’s Wren Library (pictured) is home to an original Pooh manuscript, bequeathed by Milne, and the Cambridge connection to the beloved stories is part of what inspired director Thomas Gladstone to bring The House at Pooh Corner to the ADC Theatre.
In July, Homerton College will host a conference titled 100 Years of 100 Acre, featuring academic papers about the bear’s enduring legacy. The conference is open to everyone, with details available to find on the Homerton College website.
Tickets for The House at Pooh Corner are available to purchase at adctheatre.com