Camdram

    presents...

    A Comprehensive Understanding (2025)

    23:00, Wed 4th – Fri 6th November 2026 at ADC Theatre
    Michaelmas Week 4

    Leaky radiators.
    Dodgy PE teachers.
    Ice packs for brain haemorrhages.

    A Comprehensive Understanding is a fast-paced sketch show created by state comp school kids ready to tell their stories now Ofsted is no longer asking questions.

    Get ready to see where your tax money is going…
    Leave your lacrosse sticks, fancy crests and Latin mottos at the door…

    Contact organizers

    Get involved with A Comprehensive Understanding (2025):
    A Comprehensive Understanding is looking for state comprehensive-educated Writer/Performers! – read more...

    The Cambridge Footlights Presents: A Comprehensive Understanding - the state-educated sketch show - is looking for new writer/performers for its 2026 run!

    • Thu 8th Oct, 15:00–16:00, Corpus Playroom
    • Sat 10th Oct, 15:00–17:00, Queens' College Green Room (Fitzpatrick Hall)

    For more details, read the full advert or contact rc992@cam.ac.uk before 10th Oct 2026 23:59.

    A Comprehensive Understanding is looking for state comprehensive-educated Assistant Directors – read more...

    The Cambridge Footlights Presents: A Comprehensive Understanding - the state-educated sketch show - is returning to Cambridge and needs Assistant Directors  to help write and direct sketches.

      For more details, read the full advert or contact Rachel - rc992@cam.ac.uk before 10th Oct 2026 23:59.

      A Comprehensive Understanding is looking for a state comprehensive-educated Sound Designer, Lighting Designer, Deputy Stage Manager and Welfare Officer – read more...

      The Cambridge Footlights Presents: A Comprehensive Understanding - the state-educated sketch show - is returning to Cambridge and needs a team to bring this show to the stage.

        For more details, read the full advert or contact Rachel - rc992@cam.ac.uk before 10th Oct 2026 23:59.

        Cast

        Production Team

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