19:45, Tue 5th – Sat 9th May 2026 at ADC Theatre
13:30, Thu 7th May 2026 at ADC Theatre
14:30, Sat 9th May 2026 at ADC Theatre
Easter Week 1
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★★★★★ (Varsity)
"A modernised tragedy, Medea stuns with its sensitivity and overall theatrical effect. "
★★★★★ (The Tab)
"For sheer production value, creative ingenuity, amazing performances, and remarkably confident direction, this, without question, is the best ADC mainshow I have seen in Cambridge. A genuinely exceptional production."
This bold adaptation of Euripides’ Medea brings life to one of the world’s oldest and greatest plays about love, desire and betrayal. Performed by a company of BAME students, this version celebrates the play’s remarkable resonance to current conversations on displacement, belonging and identity. Stunning live music, ferocious performances and dynamic design collide in a powerful retelling that marks one of the biggest shows to hit Cambridge in 2026.
As Medea, former princess of Colchis, learns that her husband Jason has left her for the young daughter of the King, she spirals. Dissatisfied by the advice of a gossiping chorus of neighbours, and a revolving door of old advisors, she turns to the worst acts imaginable. This Medea embraces the powerful violence and rage of the original, and asks how you can make a home in a world that deems you foreign.
Find out more: https://medea.cam
MedeaX: A Festival of Creativity
During this week, the team behind Medea was delighted to present MedeaX, a festival of creativity that will feature exciting and exclusive talks, workshops and events.
SAFIA KHAN: Feminist Poetry Workshop - Tuesday 5th May at 21:45
DR SHUSHMA MALIK: "What’s in a version? Cultural translation of antiquity onto stage" - Thursday 7th May at 21:45
RANI SELVARAJAH: In Conversation on 'Savage Beasts,' a novel adaptation of Medea - Saturday 9th May at 16:45