ADC Theatre 09:01 on 31st July

Why does the Theatre have a Number 10 door backstage? Read the most recent of our 18 (and a half) facts about the building to find out!

Find out more at adctheatre.com/1855

#1855 #backstage

ADC Theatre 13:50 on 28th July

We're pressure washing all the dirt off the outside walls today! Can you see the secret message we've cleaned onto the wall? @ ADC Theatre instagram.com/p/CDL7dBNpL6C/…

ADC Theatre 09:01 on 28th July

Did you know that a play was once staged in the ADC toilets? Read the latest of our 18 (and a half) facts to find out more about this strange story!

adctheatre.com/1855

#cambridge #1855

ADC Theatre 12:01 on 26th July

For the latest addition to the ADC Archive, Duty Manager Laura Roque looks back at her time working at the Theatre.

Read more at adctheatre.com/archive14

#archive #theatre

ADC Theatre 10:01 on 24th July

Where is this trapdoor in the ADC Theatre, and where does it lead? Read the latest of our 18 (and a half) facts about the building to find out!

adctheatre.com/1855

#theatre #cambridge

ADC Theatre 13:19 on 22nd July

PQA Cambridge are running a Musical Theatre workshop on the ADC Theatre stage this August!

You can sign up using the contact details below. If you mention that you are making a booking because of this advert, then you can save £20:

ADC Theatre 09:01 on 21st July

Why is there a strange corner jutting into the backstage wing of the ADC Theatre? Find out in the latest of our 18 (and a half) facts about the building.

Read more at adctheatre.com/1855

#backstage #theatre

ADC Theatre 12:01 on 19th July

In our thirteenth contribution to the ADC Archive series, Kitty Foster recalls some of her experiences as a stage manager with the Penguin Club. You can check it out at adctheatre.com/archive13 #archive #theatre #technical

ADC Theatre 09:01 on 17th July

What does this sheet of metal in the theatre do? Find out by reading the latest of our 18 (and a half) facts about the ADC Theatre!

Read more at adctheatre.com/1855

#theatre #backstage

ADC Theatre 17:04 on 14th July

It has been another busy day at the theatre for our maintenance volunteers! Work continues on the rear of the auditorium with new trunking now being installed, the bar terrace and sound cupboard have received a spring clean, PAT testing and re-wiring continues on stage... (1/2)

ADC Theatre 10:01 on 14th July

For the latest of our 18 (and a half) facts about the ADC Theatre, find out the secrets of the Vault beneath the building!

Read more at adctheatre.com/1855

#1855 #vault

ADC Theatre 13:57 on 13th July

This is a lovely article by Traditional Punting Company about ways you can support the arts right now! twitter.com/traditionalpun…

ADC Theatre 08:37 on 13th July

Our volunteers were hard at work again yesterday continuing to undertake essential building maintenance all whilst sticking to social distancing measures! #technical #maintenance #camp #theatre

ADC Theatre 12:01 on 12th July

From Shakespeare to Sondheim: in our twelfth contribution to the ADC Archive, regular theatre-goer Paula Meyer reflects on her and her daughter's experiences at the ADC over the last six years. Check it out at adctheatre.com/archive12 Photo: Evelina Gumileva #theatre #archive #adc

ADC Theatre 18:43 on 11th July

It’s #dayone of our annual maintenance ‘camp’! We are delighted to have a small team of Cambridge-based volunteers in the building this week to complete some essential #maintenance projects. This year all of our teams are following strict #socialdistancing and hygiene measures.

ADC Theatre 09:01 on 10th July

The newest of our 18 (and a half) facts about the ADC is about the hemps gallery. Find out what it is, and what this graffiti is referring to, by reading more here: adctheatre.com/1855

#1855 #hemp

ADC Theatre 16:06 on 8th July

Student Amber de Ruyt looks back at our ADC Online season and what she learned by taking part in it: youtube.com/watch?v=JMKSyO…

ADC Theatre 09:01 on 7th July

For the latest of our 18 (and a half) facts: why is there a lion painted on this wall? And what is unique about this shade of blue?

Read more at adctheatre.com/1855

#1855 #lion

ADC Theatre 12:01 on 5th July

In our eleventh contribution to the ADC Archive series, current ADC Production Manager and former CUADC Secretary - Ellie Mitchell - talks about a part of our stage that you don't see from the audience: the PS Wing. Check it out at adctheatre.com/archive11 #archive #theatre #stage

ADC Theatre 09:10 on 3rd July

For the latest of our 18 (and a half) facts about the ADC, find out the surprising story of how this spiral staircase was replaced... by complete accident.

Read more at adctheatre.com/1855

#1855

ADC Theatre 09:01 on 2nd July

If you'd like to support the ADC Theatre during this difficult time, please consider becoming an ADC Friend at adctheatre.com/friends

We have a Friends-exclusive coffee morning with the Management Team in a couple of weeks. Book tickets at adctheatre.com/coffee

ADC Theatre 11:28 on 1st July

Now that the ADC Online season is done, we've asked some students to look back at what they learned. Here's Ayush Prasad telling his story: youtube.com/watch?v=9ZkDfS…

ADC Theatre 11:07 on 1st July

Now that the #ADCOnline season is done, we've asked some student to look back at what they learned. Here's Ayush Prasad telling his story:

youtube.com/watch?v=9ZkDfS…

ADC Theatre 10:00 on 30th June

For the latest of our 18 (and a half) facts about the ADC Theatre, find out the surprising reason why we have a key to a haunted door...

Read more at adctheatre.com/1855

#1855 #ghost

ADC Theatre 12:01 on 28th June

In our tenth contribution to the ADC Archive blog series, Rachel Chapman discusses some of her favourite experiences as a member of the Penguin Club. Check it out at adctheatre.com/archive10 #adc #theatre #archive #penguinclub (Photo: Rob Loxely)

ADC Theatre 09:01 on 26th June

For the second of our 18 (and a half) facts about the building, find out the surprising history behind this archway!

Read more at adctheatre.com/1855

#1855 #theatre

ADC Theatre 12:40 on 25th June

Today is our 100th day of being closed to the public. We look forwarding to re-opening to the public as soon as it is safe to do so!

ADC Theatre 15:43 on 23rd June

Threedumb Theatre, who were set to perform a show at the Corpus Playroom before lockdown happened, are doing an online show this weekend! Have a look below for more details

@3dumbtheatre twitter.com/3dumbtheatre/s…

ADC Theatre 11:01 on 23rd June

Although we remain closed to the public, to celebrate having drama at the ADC Theatre since 1855, we're sharing 18 (and a half) fun facts about the building.

First there's the safety curtain. Find out more about this unique feature at adctheatre.com/1855

#1855 #ADCTheatre

ADC Theatre 12:01 on 21st June

In our ninth contribution to the ADC Archive, two of our regular theatre-goers - Barry Shapiro and Alan Punter - each recall some of their favourite memories of seeing the renowned Cambridge Footlights in action on the ADC stage: adctheatre.com/archive09 #theatre #footlights