Camdram

ADC Theatre

Park Street, Cambridge

The ADC Theatre is one of the smallest departments of the University of Cambridge, and is the oldest University playhouse in the country. Plays have been presented on the site since 1855. The ADC Theatre is the centre of University drama in Cambridge, led almost entirely by students with no Faculty involvement.

We aim to provide opportunities to experience and learn about all aspects of theatre, while presenting professional standard productions. The ADC Theatre has helped to launch the careers of many theatre luminaries, including Sir Ian McKellen, Rachel Weisz and Emma Thompson.

There are several student companies resident to the ADC Theatre including Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club, the Cambridge Footlights, Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society and the Fletcher Players.

Find out more and see what's on by visiting our website at https://www.adctheatre.com/.

Contact ADC Theatre

Get involved with shows at the ADC Theatre:
GALA 2026: Be Our PLX(s)

PLXs  (Production Electricians ) needed for Gala 2026 Lighting In. Interested? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HNNx3wk1ueZvNbF46

    Contact cdw46@cam.ac.uk before 21st Feb 2026 17:00 for more details.

    GREAT GATSBY GET-IN THIS SUNDAY

    Always wanted to get hands-on at an ADC get-in… now is your chance!

      Contact pl535@cam.ac.uk before 14th Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

      TOOZ needs a VISUAL MEDIA team!

      Week 7 ADC main, The Orphan of Zhao, is looking for a photographer and a videographer!

        Contact theorphanofzhao@outlook.com before 18th Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

        TOOZ Reopens for 2 Main Cast Members

        Week 7 ADC Main, The Orphan of Zhao, is looking for 2 more lead actors to complete the cast. Self-tapes accepted until 18th Feb. One singing role is available!

          Contact theorphanofzhao@outlook.com before 18th Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

          LITTLE WOMEN is looking for a costume assistant!

          Emma Reeves' adaptation of 'Little Women' will be the ADC's Week Six mainshow in Lent Term. We are looking for a Costume Assistant to help bring this new production of a beloved tale to life.

            Contact eir28@cam.ac.uk before 20th Feb 2026 00:00 for more details.

            PRIVATE LIVES needs FOLLOW SPOTS!

            Private Lives needs someone to operate follow spots during our shows! No experience needed -- our lighting designers will train you on how to use and operate the follow spots.

              Contact Beatrice (bh582@cam.ac.uk) and Madeleine (mmfd2@cam.ac.uk) before 19th Feb 2026 00:00 for more details.

              PRIVATE LIVES needs ASMs!

              Private Lives needs Assistant Stage Managers ! You'll be trained by our stage manager  Jamie and then will be stationed backstage for one or more shows, helping to coordinate props, set changes, etc. We're looking for both fly and floor ASMs . This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for SM  experience or anyone who wants to see the show (for free) from backstage -- beginners welcome :)

                Contact Madeleine (mmfd2@cam.ac.uk) Jamie (jeb240@cam.ac.uk) before 14th Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

                ACTS NEEDED!

                We need some acts to fill the line-up for next week's Smoker on the 11th at the ADC. Sign-up if you have (less than) five minutes of anything funny! https://forms.gle/76VS8c2UFMSFZFJt9

                  Contact tgs32@cam.ac.uk, fgb23@cam.ac.uk before 21st Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

                  The Great Gatsby needs set painters

                  We are looking for set painters  to join our team and help bring The Great Gatsby to life. You do not need a background in theatre or arts in general; any helping hand is very much welcome and appreciated, even for just an hour! We will be in the ADC workshop between Monday 9th and Friday 14th Feb. Please let one of the TDs  know when you would like to come along and help!

                    Contact aspr3@cam.ac.uk before 14th Feb 2026 11:00 for more details.

                    FOOTLIGHTS SMOKERS NEED TECHNICIANS

                    Want to join the tech team of the iconic student comedy variety night? Well look no further. This a great low-commitment way to get involved! (No experience needed.)

                      Contact Aisling (Tech Rep) or Alice (Smoker's Technician) at technician@cambridgefootlights.org before 23rd Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

                      Shows

                      • Sun 8 Feb
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                      • Tue 10 Feb
                      • Wed 11 Feb
                      • Thu 12 Feb
                      • Fri 13 Feb
                      • Sat 14 Feb
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                      • Fri 1 May
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                      • Sat 13 Jun

                      Past shows

                      See all the shows that have been performed here at the venue history page.