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:
CUMTS Gala needs a Videographer!

We are looking for a videographer to help us film a featured video in the show!!

    Contact jp2104@cam.ac.uk/president@cumts.co.uk before 8th Feb 2026 00:00 for more details.

    Skint As Hell (really) needs a publicist!

    We are looking for someone to join the Skint team as publicist ! This would mean running social media accounts / promoting the show in any way you feel.

      Contact id399@cam.ac.uk before 10th Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

      The Great Gatsby needs set painters

      We are looking for set painters  to join our team and help bring The Great Gatsby to life. You do not need a background in theatre or arts in general; any helping hand is very much welcome and appreciated, even for just an hour! We will be in the ADC workshop between Monday 9th and Friday 14th Feb. Please let one of the TDs  know when you would like to come along and help!

        Contact aspr3@cam.ac.uk before 14th Feb 2026 11:00 for more details.

        Private Lives needs Get In Helpers!

        Come help us at our get in! Gain valuable experience building set pieces, painting, rigging/flying, and all of the other beautiful technical events that will go down on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8. This is a really good opportunity for people hoping to learn more about technical theatre -- very beginner friendly :)

          Contact Madeleine Dowd (mmfd2@cam.ac.uk) and Anna Gungaloo (arg76@cam.ac.uk0 before 8th Feb 2026 00:00 for more details.

          Into the Woods is looking for a LOT of roles!

          If you'd like to join the Into the Woods Team, now is the time! We're opening for: Intimacy Coordinator, ADC Takeover Manager (turn the ADC into a forested wonderland), DSM , Technical Production Manager , Head Carpenter  As well as: Takeover Assistant, Carpenters, Blood Technician, Assistant Sound Engineer, Assistant Publicist , Cast Welfare Officer, Tech Welfare Officer

            Contact tt520@cam.ac.uk, ei284@cam.ac.uk, jb2643@cam.ac.uk before 10th Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

            The Great Gatsby is looking for hair stylists

            Gatsby needs help with hair in show week 16th-21st Feb! You do not need to be available for all shows! Could you help create some gorgeous 1920s updos? Fancy lending a hand in completing the flapper and dapper looks? Gatsby needs you! Please fill out this form for availability - https://forms.gle/EkncEjj5VKsHAJze6

              Contact pl535@cam.ac.uk before 13th Feb 2026 00:00 for more details.

              TOOZ is looking for a LEAD

              Week 7 ADC main, The Orphan of Zhao, is looking for one more lead actor to complete the cast. Self-tapes accepted until 31st.

                Contact theorphanofzhao@outlook.com before 4th Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

                LITTLE WOMEN is looking for CARPENTERS / SET-BUILDERS

                Emma Reeves’ adaptation of Little Women will be the ADC’s Week Six Mainshow in Lent Term. Applications are now open for Carpenters / Set Builders  to help bring the characters of this new production of a beloved tale to life.

                  Contact Daniella Adetoye (oada2@cam.ac.uk) before 8th Feb 2026 00:00 for more details.

                  Join the band of MEDEA - ADC Easter 1 Mainshow!

                  Musicians needed to play exciting original score; rehearsals in Easter Week 0, show in Easter Week 1. Anyone can apply, with preference to BAME candidates. Instruments needed: Violin, Cello, Percussion, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Trumpet, Trombone.

                    Contact om411@cam.ac.uk before 8th Feb 2026 00:00 for more details.

                    FOOTLIGHTS SMOKERS NEED TECHNICIANS

                    Want to join the tech team of the iconic student comedy variety night? Well look no further. This a great low-commitment way to get involved! (No experience needed.)

                      Contact Aisling (Tech Rep) or Alice (Smoker's Technician) at technician@cambridgefootlights.org before 23rd Feb 2026 23:59 for more details.

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                      Past shows

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