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:
Noises Off needs 2x ASMs!

We are looking for: - One ASM  who will focus on the safety curtain, therefore someone preferably trained and confident in winding the safety curtains each night. - One general ASM , no specific training or experience needed, just enthusiasm! Click on full advert for details:

    Contact ei284@cam.ac.uk before 21st Jan 2026 23:59 for more details.

    LITTLE WOMEN is looking for a CLX

    Emma Reeves' adaptation of 'Little Women' will be the ADC's Week Six mainshow in Lent Term. Applications are still open for a CLX  to help bring this new production of a beloved tale to life.

      Contact em973@cam.ac.uk, ic421@cam.ac.uk, or oada2@cam.ac.uk before 18th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

      Cambridge University Show Choir is looking for tenors and basses!

      Calling all tenors and basses! Audition to join Cambridge University's all-singing, all-dancing choir!!! This term we are working towards our latest show, CU Show Choir: 15 Years!, to be performed at the ADC Theatre on Friday 20th March and Saturday 21st March at 11pm. If you are interested in joining, please send in a video audition to cushowchoir@gmail.com by Tuesday 20th January, 23:59.

        Contact cushowchoir@gmail.com before 20th Jan 2026 23:59 for more details.

        LITTLE WOMEN is OPENING AGAIN for a SOUND DESIGNER!

        Emma Reeves' adaptation of 'Little Women' will be the ADC's Week Six mainshow in Lent Term. Applications are still open for a Sound Designer  to help bring this new production of a beloved tale to life.

          Contact em973@cam.ac.uk and ic421@cam.ac.uk before 18th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

          Noises Off is looking for a Publicity Photographer!

          We are looking for a publicity Photographer  for our press run! Michael Frayn's infamous farce is coming to the ADC Theatre in the new year and we need YOU to help us bring this ambitious and hilarious show to life. Read full advert for info.

            Contact ei284@cam.ac.uk before 17th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

            Noises Off wants PLXs!

            We're looking for Production Electricians  to support the Lighting Designer  for this Week 1 ADC show.

              Contact yh628@cam.ac.uk before 19th Jan 2026 23:59 for more details.

              Private Lives is looking for a Program Designer

              Private Lives is looking for someone to create our show program! Help us translate Noël Coward's delightfully chaotic and fast-paced comedy into a short, visually interesting program to give patrons information about the show. Some design/layout experience would be preferable.

                Contact Feel free to reach out to ckr28@cam.ac.uk, mmfd2@cam.ac.uk, sgp44@cam.ac.uk with any questions! before 22nd Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

                Private Lives needs Scenic Artists & Builders!

                Private Lives (Lent Week 3) needs folks to help us build and paint our beautiful set! Come spend time with us in the shop bringing this unique and stylish vision to life, which promises to be a lot of fun. It's also a great opportunity to get valuable build experience under a very experienced technical director .

                  Contact Anna Gungaloo (arg76@cam.ac.uk), Clementine Rice (ckr28@cam.ac.uk), Madeleine Dowd (mmfd2@cam.ac.uk) before 22nd Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

                  Join the Into the Woods Team!

                  We're looking for: ADC Takeover Manager, Stage Managers , DSM ’s, Chief Electrician , Practical Technician, Assistant Sound Engineer, Blood Technician, Intimacy Coordinator, Cast Welfare Officer, Tech Welfare Officer, Costume Assistant, Publicity Assistant

                    Contact tt520@cam.ac.uk, ei284@cam.ac.uk before 18th Jan 2026 23:59 for more details.

                    THE GREAT GATSBY NEEDS A HAIR AND MAKEUP TEAM (EXTENSION)

                    The Great Gatsby needs hair and makeup team! (EXTENDED DEADLINE) We are looking for some divas to help us with the 1920sesque makeup and hair for the run of the show! Help us do some pin up hairstyles, 1920s cool coloured tone makeup and gel back some hair. This is a relatively low commitment with us just needing help during the run of the show and just discussing general ideas for hair and makeup with the costume team!! Email me ta547@cam.ac.uk for more details/ if interested in being apart of the show. Pinterest board for general vision: https://pin.it/2ayyOHjld Much love Tally

                      Contact ta547@cam.ac.uk before 16th Jan 2026 00:00 for more details.

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                      Past shows

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