Camdram

Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic ClubCUADC

Founded in 1855, the Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club (or CUADC) is the oldest University dramatic society in England - and the largest dramatic society in Cambridge. We're at the very heart of one of the liveliest student theatre scenes in the country. We stage an exciting and diverse range of productions every term, most of them at the ADC Theatre in Park Street, where we are the resident company. We regularly stage shows at other Cambridge venues, annually at the Edinburgh Fringe and occasionally on tour abroad.

For more information, see the CUADC website or contact the CUADC president

Contact Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club

Get involved with Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club shows:
CUADC Fresher's Shows Audition

Interested in performing in a show? Have you never done theatre and want to give it a go? Why not audition for one of our Fresher's plays? CUADC is putting on 3 amazing Fresher's shows this year and we would love for you to take part. Sign up for an audition slot here: CUADC is putting on the following Fresher's shows: Almost Maine, by John Cariani; Serious Money, by Caryl Churchill; and Party, by Tom Basden

    Contact jar203@cam.ac.uk, ww404@cam.ac.uk before 9th Oct 2023 18:00 for more details.

    You can also see all events that have been put on by this society.

    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 20:00 on 30th June Twitter

    Thank you to everyone for coming to the CUADC Garden Party at the end of term, and also for an amazing year of theatre - we can't wait to see what next term will bring! A quick shout-out to all the finalists who are graduating, we'll miss you!!
    Photos by Jessi Rogers


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 08:57 on 18th June Twitter

    It’s the CUADC Garden Party today! Bring your membership cards and see you at Fitzwilliam College from 1pm;
    for more details please check the Facebook event!


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 10:00 on 17th June Twitter

    Catch the last preview of Four Cut Sunflowers tonight at the Corpus Playroom!
    ‘When light and dark converge, it is an act of creation…’
    Photos by Eva Diomedous
    adctheatre.com/sunflowers


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 12:45 on 16th June Twitter

    'ABSOLUTELY STUNNING' -The Tab
    The reviews are in and Mr Burns, a Post-Electric Play has had a great reception! Get your tickets now before they are all gone!
    Photos by Viv Wang
    adctheatre.com/mrburns
    varsity.co.uk/theatre/25793
    thetab.com/uk/cambridge/2…


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 11:31 on 16th June Twitter

    ‘breathtakingly artistic’ - Varsity 🌟🌟🌟🌟
    It’s your last chance to catch the preview of Pasiphae tonight at 9:30pm at the Corpus Playroom!
    Get your tickets now at the link in bio or ADC Website!!
    Photos by Jennifer Chen
    @fatcowtheatre
    @adctheatre


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 10:00 on 11th June Twitter

    There are 7 days to go until the CUADC Garden Party!
    For more information please see the CUADC Facebook page. Looking forward to seeing lots of people there!


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:47 on 10th June Twitter

    A reminder to get your tickets for two brand new pieces of student writing!! The previews are at the Corpus Playroom next week before the shows go to the Edinburgh or Camden Fringe!!!
    Book now for a limited time 30% discount!
    adctheatre.com/pasiphae
    adctheatre.com/sunflowers


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:00 on 6th June Twitter

    There's only a week to go until Mr Burns, a Post-Electric Play opens for the first performance. Preparations are in full swing - have you got your tickets yet?
    adctheatre.com/mrburns


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:00 on 4th June Twitter

    The incredible true story of the woman who single-handedly ensured Vincent Van Gogh’s success.
    Book now to see the preview performances of Four Cut Sunflowers by Manon Harvey before the show travels to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August!
    adctheatre.com/sunflowers


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:00 on 3rd June Twitter

    Its Nuclear Armageddon, and what survives? The Simpsons.
    It's not long to go until Mr Burns, a Post-Electric Play at the @adctheatre
    Get your tickets now! adctheatre.com/mrburns


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:00 on 2nd June Twitter

    An imagining of Euripides’ lost play ‘The Cretans’, it is time for Pasiphae to tell her story.
    Get your tickets now to see the preview performances of Pasiphae by Evie Chandler before the show goes to Camden Fringe!
    adctheatre.com/pasiphae


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 16:07 on 19th May Twitter

    You've only got two more chances to see Sick Of It at the Corpus Playroom!
    A solo show on what it’s like to be young and have cancer, told through memory, sound and song.
    Get your tickets now!!
    adctheatre.com/sickofit


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:30 on 15th May Twitter

    There's only 24 hours to go until the opening night of The Seagull at the ADC Theatre!
    'For me, The Seagull is first and foremost a love story.' - Mimi Pattinson, Director
    Tickets: adctheatre.com/seagull


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 10:51 on 15th May Twitter

    A girl like you lives by a lake; the lake is everything to her, she's carefree, happy as a seagull. Then one day a man-quite by chance-notices her. And he destroys her.
    Get your tickets now for The Seagull at the ADC Theatre, Tue-Sat this week at 7:30pm!!
    adctheatre.com/seagull


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:00 on 4th May Twitter

    "The cast have been so fun and generous to work with, and the creative vision is something I've never seen before in this space, so I'm excited to see it all come together and be a part of it!"
    ~Irisa Kwok (cast member of 1984)

    adctheatre.com/1984


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:00 on 2nd May Twitter

    Winston Smith, history rewriter for the Ministry of Truth has started a diary, and fallen in love - and Big Brother is watching him.
    Rehearsals are well underway for 1984 at the Corpus Playroom. Get your tickets now!!
    adctheatre.com/1984
    📷 Ewan Woods & David Eagleson


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:00 on 23rd April Twitter

    There are loads of exciting shows coming up this term! Get involved by checking out vacancies on camdram.net/vacancies or by getting your tickets now! adctheatre.com


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 19:17 on 23rd March Twitter

    There are only three days left to watch our amazing cast in this year's Lent Term Musical: Cole Porter, Bella Spewack and Sam Spewack's sensational 'Kiss Me, Kate!'
    Get your tickets here: adctheatre.com/kate


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 21:48 on 14th November Twitter

    Freshers Theatre Week - get 20% off tickets!

    This week sees four freshers productions - shows beings staged entirely by those new to Cambridge Theatre! Why not come along and support those just starting out in theatre at Cambridge!

    @adctheatre


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 11:00 on 14th November Twitter

    Our freshers mainshow BLUE STOCKINGS opens tomorrow @adctheatre!

    Jessica Swale’s exceptional play is a heart-warming and humorous exploration of the rights for education, the cruelty of the class divide and women’s suffrage.

    Get your tickets now: adctheatre.com/stockings


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 20:30 on 6th November Twitter

    Next week sees the performances of our 3 freshers plays! These are productions staged entirely by those new to theatre in Cambridge, and supported by the CUADC committee!

    Get your tickets now for three fantastic shows!


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 12:00 on 19th October Twitter

    Coming soon... Adrift!

    Inspired by the mass sacking of P&O Ferries staff in March of this year, Dan Ward’s original satire asks what professionalism means in today’s world, exploring what we owe one another as friends, colleagues and strangers.

    Week 4 ADC Late


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 18:07 on 17th October Twitter

    CUADC will be running a ‘Pitching Workshop’ tomorrow (Tuesday 18 October) at 4pm in the Larkum Studio @adctheatre!

    Come along to find out more about the application process, some top tips to showcase your application and to ask any questions you have! All welcome! twitter.com/adctheatre/sta…


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 08:53 on 15th October Twitter

    FRESHERS! JOIN A THEATRE FAMILY!

    CUADC is running a 'theatre family' scheme, where freshers and those new to theatre can join as 'children' and be paired with 'parents' - students in older years! Where possible you'll be paired with parents with similar interests to you!


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 21:21 on 12th October Twitter

    Wuthering Heights: ‘the restraints and repressions that plague this epic love beg to be considered in a different light’ varsity.co.uk/theatre/24385


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 10:20 on 8th October Twitter

    The GET INVOLVED CAROUSEL is in full swing @adctheatre!

    Come along anytime before 12.30pm to find out more about how to get involved!


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 10:00 on 4th October Twitter

    CUADC is at the SU Freshers Fair!

    Come find us in the blue marquee to talk all things theatre! Our committee will be here 10-4 today and tomorrow. Find out about how to get involved in Cambridge Theatre!

    @adctheatre @yourcambridgesu


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 11:07 on 2nd October Twitter

    BE PART OF THE CUADC FRESHERS' PLAYS 🎭

    CUADC are delighted to be presenting three freshers' plays this year, and YOU could be part of them! The freshers' plays are open to anyone new to Cambridge Theatre and are a great way to get involved for the first time!

    @adctheatre


    Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club 22:16 on 1st October Twitter

    What’s coming up next week?

    Mon 4pm - Directing And Producing Tech Workshop (Larkum)
    Tues - Wed 10am-4pm - SU Freshers Fair
    Wed 8pm - CUADC Club Night (ADC Bar)
    Thurs 3pm - Acting Workshop (ADC Stage)
    Fri 4-7pm - Freshers Friday (ADC)
    Sat 10am - 12.30pm - Get Involved Carousel


    Shows

    • Sun 8 Oct
    • Mon 9 Oct
    • Tue 10 Oct
    • Wed 11 Oct
    • Thu 12 Oct
    • Fri 13 Oct
    • Sat 14 Oct
    • Sun 15 Oct
    • Mon 16 Oct
    • Tue 17 Oct
    • Wed 18 Oct
    • Thu 19 Oct
    • Fri 20 Oct
    • Sat 21 Oct
    • Sun 12 Nov
    • Mon 13 Nov
    • Tue 14 Nov
    • Wed 15 Nov
    • Thu 16 Nov
    • Fri 17 Nov
    • Sat 18 Nov

    Past shows

    See all the shows this society has been previously involved in at the society history page.