ODD COUPLE is looking for a CAST! – read more...

ODD COUPLE: An Evening with Noel Coward and Harold Pinter, a Week 5 show at the Howard Theatre in Downing College, is currently looking for a cast to bring the play to the stage.

• Sat 17th Oct, 14:00–15:00, Downing TV Room (S Staircase)
• Sun 18th Oct, 14:00–15:00, Downing TV Room (S Staircase)

For more details, read the full advert or contact hj388@cam.ac.uk; njw71@cam.ac.uk before 18th Oct 2026 23:00.

RAINDROPS is looking for a PUBLICIST, COSTUME DESIGNER AND SET BUILDER(S)!!! FRESHERS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!!! – read more...

We are looking for a Publicist , Costume Designer  and Set Builder(s)  to bring Raindrops to life!

For more details, read the full advert or contact jw2446@cam.ac.uk, zl605@cam.ac.uk or kmrb2@cam.ac.uk before 27th Oct 2026 00:00.

CINDERELLA IS LOOKING FOR A PROGRAMME DESIGNER!! – read more...

We’re gonna need to distribute some invitations to the Ball!! Applications are open now to design the programme of one of the year’s biggest and most exciting ADC shows! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid disappointment!

For more details, read the full advert or contact adcpanto2026@gmail.com before 27th Oct 2026 23:59.

CINDERELLA IS LOOKING FOR A SCENIC ARTIST!! – read more...

The Biggest Show of the ADC Calendar is looking for a Scenic Artist to make our magnificent set look fantastic! Questions detailed below!

For more details, read the full advert or contact adcpanto2026@gmail.com before 27th Oct 2026 23:59.

Things I Know To Be True (Week 4 Main) is looking for BUILDERS/PAINTERS – read more...

Come help us out as a carpenter or painter!

For more details, read the full advert or contact clg68@cam.ac.uk, alnl2@cam.ac.uk before 31st Oct 2026 00:00.

'The Gentleman's Ruse' is looking for PRODUCERS! – read more...

'The Gentleman's Ruse' is a Pembroke Player's week 5 show, looking for Producers  to help bring this riotously fun comedy to life!

For more details, read the full advert or contact ef525@cam.ac.uk before 17th Oct 2026 23:59.

Moonlight Monologues is Auditioning!! – read more...

We are looking for 10 actors for our original monologue showcase!

• Mon 19th Oct, 16:00–18:00, Downing College Music Rooms

For more details, read the full advert or contact am3449@cam.ac.uk before 25th Oct 2026 00:00.

PERFORM at the PEMBROKE PLAYERS SMOKER – read more...

We are looking for comedians to perform at the first smoker of the year this Sunday (postponed from last week!)

For more details, read the full advert or contact ngd31@cam.ac.uk before 17th Oct 2026 00:00.

Fallout is looking for Stewards!! – read more...

Fallout is looking for stewards for each night of the show. See the show for free!!

For more details, read the full advert or contact hll54@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2026 12:00.

Top Girls Needs ASMs!!! – read more...

Top Girls is looking for Assistant Stage Managers  to join the team!

For more details, read the full advert or contact gf396@cam.ac.uk before 18th Oct 2026 00:00.

Harry Porter Prize 2026: EXTENDED DEADLINE! – read more...

The Harry Porter Prize is an annual new writing competition for a one-hour comic play, established in memory of the late Dr Harry Porter, the Footlights’ long-time Senior Archivist. Submissions are welcome from all current students of The University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University (this includes incoming freshers). We warmly encourage anyone excited by the prize to apply, regardless of any previous comedy or playwriting experience. The winning entry will be chosen by an external guest judge (past judges have included Emma Sidi, Phil Wang and Alex Horne) and staged in Easter Term with Footlights support and funding. Pretty exciting stuff if you ask me!

For more details, read the full advert or contact president@cambridgefootlights.org before 25th Oct 2026 23:59.

'The Gentleman's Ruse' is now CASTING! – read more...

Come audition for this student written comedy! Looking for a cast of 10 actors to bring this witty, funny, chaotically fun play to life! In person auditions will be held Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th. If you can't make these feel free to send self tapes to ef525@cam.ac.uk before Saturday 17th Oct.

For more details, read the full advert or contact ef525@cam.ac.uk before 18th Oct 2026 23:59.

ETG 2026 is looking for a CAST – read more...

ETG 26 takes Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra global to mainland Europe, and we are on the hunt for a lovely cast of 10 budding thespians who will make up our cast.

For more details, read the full advert or contact director@cuetg.org before 17th Oct 2026 23:58.

ODD COUPLE is looking for a crew! – read more...

ODD COUPLE: An Evening with Noel Coward and Harold Pinter, a Week 5 show at the Howard Theatre in Downing College, is currently looking for a Technical Director , Set Designer , Publicity Officer, Costume Designer , Make-up Artist, Stage Manager  and Musical Director  to bring the play to the stage.

For more details, read the full advert or contact hj388@cam.ac.uk; njw71@cam.ac.uk before 18th Oct 2026 23:00.

The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals is opening for ASMs, Followspots, Mic Runners and Sound Ops! – read more...

Got a free afternoon or evening this week? Come be a part of our show crew! No experience needed!

For more details, read the full advert or contact emlbp2@cam.ac.uk or ejlh4@cam.ac.uk before 17th Oct 2026 12:00.

OPEN THEME BAR NIGHT AUDITIONS! 🌟 – read more...

MUSICAL THEATRE FANS, CUMTS are looking for enthusiastic performers to be a part of our first bar night of the year! Auditions: Wednesday 14th of October, 15:00-16:30, Larkum Studio, ADC theatre OR self-tapes

For more details, read the full advert or contact lcb73@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2026 23:59.

Smokers technicians wanted and shadowing experience available! – read more...

You can be a whizz with Tech and know your XLR from a DMX or be a complete newbie and just want to know how it all works. All are welcome as Smokers are a great, Low commitment way to learn the ropes of Tech Theatre! Roles on offer include Sound Operators, Lighting Designers and ASM's! Wanting to get familiar with the wild world of tech first? Well good news! You can sign up to shadow Smokers instead and build up your experience!

• Wed 14th Oct, 21:00–Thu 15th Oct, 20:00, online form! Linked in description - applications on a rolling basis

For more details, read the full advert or contact smokerstechnician@cambridgefootlights.org before 15th Nov 2026 01:00.

Smokers Technicians wanted! And shadowing experience offered – read more...

The new term is here, and we are looking for technicians to help us with this term's smokers! You can be a whizz with Tech and know your XLR from a DMX or be a complete newbie and just want to know how it all works. All are welcome as Smokers are a great, Low commitment way to learn the ropes of Tech Theatre! Roles on offer include Sound Operators, Lighting Designers and ASM's! Wanting to get familiar with the wild world of tech first? Well good news! You can sign up to shadow Smokers instead and build up your experience!

• Tue 20th Oct, 21:00, Online Form! Linked in description - applications on a rolling basis

For more details, read the full advert or contact smokerstechnician@cambridgefootlights.org before 22nd Oct 2026 01:00.

REDS Fresher Show The Tempest seeks Prod Team!!! – read more...

We are currently looking for a Director  and Producer  for our week 7/8 freshers' production of the Tempest!

For more details, read the full advert or contact crbc2@cam.ac.uk before 16th Oct 2026 00:00.

Venus and Adonis 2027 are looking for a PROD TEAM – read more...

Emmanuel College Chapel is staging a new and unique performance of John Blow’s Venus and Adonis to celebrate the chapel’s 350th anniversary in February 2027, and we are looking for a prodigious and pioneering cast and production team to help us bring it to life! There is a wide range of roles available and we’re really excited to hear from you.

For more details, read the full advert or contact cc2218@cam.ac.uk nr559@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2026 23:59.

Venus and Adonis 2027 are looking for PROD ROLES – read more...

Emmanuel College Chapel is staging a new and unique performance of John Blow’s Venus and Adonis to celebrate the chapel’s 350th anniversary in February 2027, and we are looking for a prodigious and pioneering production team to help us bring it to life!

For more details, read the full advert or contact cc2218@cam.ac.uk nr559@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2026 23:59.

Venus and Adonis 2027 are looking for DESIGNERS AND CREATIVES – read more...

Emmanuel College Chapel is staging a new and unique performance of John Blow’s Venus and Adonis to celebrate the chapel’s 350th anniversary in February 2027, and we are looking for a bright and enchanting creative team to help us bring it to life! To capitalise on our front to 'entertain', we'll be including dance sequences, engaging publicity and will need a beautiful set and costumes!

For more details, read the full advert or contact cc2218@cam.ac.uk nr559@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2026 23:59.

Venus and Adonis 2027 are looking for TECHNICAL ROLES – read more...

Emmanuel College Chapel is staging a new and unique performance of John Blow’s Venus and Adonis to celebrate the chapel’s 350th anniversary in February 2027, and we are looking for a prodigious and pioneering production team to help us bring it to life! Whether you're a dab hand with lights, cameras or helping stage the action, we'd love you to get involved. Lighting and operating this production in the chapel setting presents new and stimulating challenges for a technical team, and we hope you're as excited about it as we are.

For more details, read the full advert or contact cc2218@cam.ac.uk nr559@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2026 23:59.

Venus and Adonis 2027 are holding AUDITIONS – read more...

Emmanuel College Chapel is staging a new and unique performance of John Blow’s Venus and Adonis to celebrate the chapel’s 350th anniversary in February 2027, and we are looking for a fun and charismatic cast to bring it to life! Experience in opera is not a requirement! We are looking for a full range of cast members, from our tragic protagonists to a mischievous Cupid and a whimsical chorus.

For more details, read the full advert or contact cc2218@cam.ac.uk nr559@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2026 23:59.

The Shadow is looking for a WELFARE OFFICER and INTIMACY COORDINATOR – read more...

We're looking for a Welfare Officer & Intimacy coordinator to help bring The Shadow to life.

For more details, read the full advert or contact as3833@cam.ac.uk and sgp44@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2026 23:59.

The Shadow is looking for a PUBLICIST – read more...

We're looking for a Publicist  to help bring The Shadow to life. No previous experience is required, just enthusiasm and creativity :)

For more details, read the full advert or contact as3833@cam.ac.uk and sgp44@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2026 23:59.

The Shadow is looking for DESIGNERS – read more...

We're looking for a Set Designer , Lighting Designer  & Sound Designer  to help bring The Shadow to life. No previous experience is required, just enthusiasm and creativity :)

For more details, read the full advert or contact as3833@cam.ac.uk and sgp44@cam.ac.uk before 28th Oct 2026 23:59.

The Freshers' Plays are looking for Technicians! – read more...

CUADC's Freshers' Plays are open for techies, including Lighting, Stage Management and more! Apply now and book an informal interview. Find out more and apply: cuadc.org/backstagepack.

For more details, read the full advert or contact td@cuadc.org before 19th Oct 2026 01:00.

The Freshers' Plays are looking for Designers! – read more...

CUADC's Freshers' Plays are open for Set Designer , Lighting Designer  and Costume Designer ! Apply now and book an informal interview. Find out more and apply: cuadc.org/backstagepack.

For more details, read the full advert or contact td@cuadc.org before 19th Oct 2026 01:00.

The Freshers' Plays are looking for Producers and Publicists! – read more...

CUADC's Freshers' Plays are open for Producers  and Publicists ! Apply now and book an informal interview. Find out more and apply: cuadc.org/producingpack

For more details, read the full advert or contact publicist@cuadc.org before 18th Oct 2026 01:00.

I, Kassandra is looking for a CAST (NEW SLOTS ADDED) – read more...

We are looking for 8 actors for a staged reading of I, Kassandra by poet Richard Berengarten for the 2026 Cambridge Poetry festival.

• Sat 10th Oct, 11:30–Sun 11th Oct, 11:00, Downing College JCR
• Sun 11th Oct, 13:00–14:00, Downing College JCR

For more details, read the full advert or contact Contact act69@cam.c.uk and eagd2@cam.ac.uk before 11th Oct 2026 00:00 for more details. before 19th Oct 2026 01:00.

ETG 2026: Antony and Cleopatra is looking for FRESHER TECHNICIANS! – read more...

New to Cambridge theatre? CUETG's European tour of Antony and Cleopatra needs four theatre freshers to join the production as technicians.

For more details, read the full advert or contact iola - production.manager@cuetg.co.uk before 25th Oct 2026 23:59.

AUDITIONS open for ARTURO UI – read more...

Calling all actors, freshers and old hands alike!!

For more details, read the full advert or contact iss37@cam.ac.uk dr647@cam.ac.uk before 22nd Oct 2026 17:00.

Fletcher Players are looking for a JUNIOR TREASURER! – read more...

The Junior Treasurer position is only open to Corpus Christi students. This position is one of leadership and involves making sure all the admin for expenses is in order.

For more details, read the full advert or contact corpusfletcherplayers@gmail.com; fleps.secretary@gmail.com before 19th Oct 2026 10:00.

Fletcher Players are looking for a COSTUME/PROPS REP! – read more...

This is an old committee role we would like to bring back to be the guardian of the Corpus Playroom costume store! Low commitment theatre committee role :)

For more details, read the full advert or contact corpusfletcherplayers@gmail.com; fleps.secretary@gmail.com before 19th Oct 2026 10:00.

THE BIGGEST SHOW OF THE ADC CALENDAR needs a BAND!! – read more...

Join the music team of Cinderella 2026 and play in the band! We are recruiting musicians playing: keys, electric bass, guitar, drums/percussion, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet and trombone. Any and all commitment levels are very welcome!

For more details, read the full advert or contact ikr26@cam.ac.uk and iwyl2@cam.ac.uk before 23rd Oct 2026 23:59.

Moonlight Monologues is looking for a creative director – read more...

Moonlight Monologues need a creative director  for our chapel showcase!

For more details, read the full advert or contact am3449@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2026 12:00.

The Winter's Tale is looking for a MUSICAL DIRECTOR for its original score for string quartet – read more...

The Winter's Tale has opened applications for an MD ! Help us assemble and direct a string quartet to support this magical production of Shakespeare's classic tragicomedy, just in time for the lead up to the festive season!

For more details, read the full advert or contact nr516@cantab.ac.uk, ec954@cam.ac.uk before 18th Oct 2026 23:59.

FOLLIES needs SET CONSTRUCTORS! – read more...

Join the biggest musical of the term as Sondheim's FOLLIES comes to Cambridge for the first time since 2008! Ahead of the college's 50th anniversary celebrations, this is the grand reopening of Robinson College's 240-seat Brickhouse Theatre - and we want you to be involved. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - come and help us make the Weissman Theatre! 4th - 11th October...

For more details, read the full advert or contact jh2626@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2026 01:00.

FOLLIES is looking for PHOTOGRAPHERS/VIDEOGRAPHERS! – read more...

Join the biggest musical of the term as Sondheim's FOLLIES comes to Cambridge for the first time since 2008! Ahead of the college's 50th anniversary celebrations, this is the grand reopening of Robinson College's 240-seat Brickhouse Theatre - and we want you to be involved. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - come and join us as a PHOTOGRAPHER  and/or VIDEOGRAPHER!

For more details, read the full advert or contact jh2626@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2026 01:00.

FOLLIES is looking for an INTIMACY COORDINATOR! – read more...

Join the biggest musical of the term as Sondheim's FOLLIES comes to Cambridge for the first time since 2008! Ahead of the college's 50th anniversary celebrations, this is the grand reopening of Robinson College's 240-seat Brickhouse Theatre - and we want you to be involved. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - come and join us as our INTIMACY COORDINATOR!

For more details, read the full advert or contact jh2626@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2026 01:00.

FOLLIES is looking for ASMs! – read more...

Join the biggest musical of the term as Sondheim's FOLLIES comes to Cambridge for the first time since 2008! Ahead of the college's 50th anniversary celebrations, this is the grand reopening of Robinson College's 240-seat Brickhouse Theatre - and we want you to be involved. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - come and join us as an ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER  !

For more details, read the full advert or contact jh2626@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2026 01:00.

CUADC Fringe Pitching Has OPENED!! – read more...

CUADC is happy to announce that pitching for Edinburgh and Camden Fringe 2027 has now OPENED!! If you are a student writer , and have an original work that you’d love to be funded, apply now!! DEADLINE: 23:59, 31st October! For any further questions, please contact cuadcvicepresident@gmail.com

For more details, read the full advert or contact cuadcvicepresident@gmail.com before 24th Oct 2026 23:59.

CU DANCE SOCIETY is casting the PRODUCTION TEAM for our ANNUAL SHOW – read more...

We’re looking for a Stage Manager , Lighting Manager and Sound Manager to help bring CUDS' 2027 annual dance show to life! Our shows are a two-hour live dance production, featuring a range of dance styles and performers of all experience levels. We warmly welcome people to apply for a role individually or as part of a group if you’d prefer to work together!

For more details, read the full advert or contact gwennans@outlook.com before 18th Oct 2026 23:59.

FULL PROD applications for ARTURO UI!! – read more...

Rolling applications for: Assistant Producer , Accent Coach, Pyrotechnician, Welfare Officer, (D)SM , Sound Designer , Fight Co-ordinator, Photographer , Blood Technician/ASM  all wanted!!

For more details, read the full advert or contact iss37@cam.ac.uk before 14th Oct 2026 23:59.

FOLLIES is looking for a spectacular HAIR AND MAKE UP TEAM! – read more...

Join the costume department of one of the biggest and most ambitious musicals of the year! No experience is required, if you enjoy being creative and have any knowledge about make up or hair styling (or would like to learn) we’d love to hear from you! Rolling applications, deadline 5th October - FOLLIES is taking place 20-24th October at the Robinson College Brickhouse Theatre (see www.follies.cam for more)

For more details, read the full advert or contact ekg36@cam.ac.uk before 20th Oct 2026 01:00.

LOLA is looking for a CORE PRODUCTION TEAM – read more...

We are looking for a Producer , Technical Director , Publicist  and Welfare Officer to help bring Lola to the stage.

For more details, read the full advert or contact fj303@cam.ac.uk before 30th Oct 2026 23:59.

Little Tragedies: Mozart and Salieri & The Stone Guest is looking for a PROD TEAM! – read more...

Seeking a Musical director , Stage Manager , Set Designer  and Publicist ! Michaelmas Week 6 show in the stunning Corpus Chapel is looking for production team! In the plays that will appear in the double bill of Pushkin's Little Tragedies, you can find: an eternal conflict of a jealous hard-working craftsman with a careless genius, a life in pursuit of eros that culminates in a well-deserved, yet tragically picturesque death, poison in a glass of wine, and the Stone Guest statue coming alive to take revenge on his murderer. This is Russian drama at its finest, created by a poet under censorship, at the height of his creative glory.

For more details, read the full advert or contact zc423@cam.ac.uk before 15th Oct 2026 00:00.