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:
Footlights Presents: A Work of Fiction- we are looking for actors/writers!!

A Work of Fiction is a sketch show aiming to parody and make light of different works of fiction- from ancient epics and fairy tales, to Shakespeare and Kafka (or any other book/play/poem imaginable)! Have you ever read a book and thought that the ending should be changed? That the characters' personalities could use some TLC or that it’d be much more funny if the book had an entirely different message? Then come and be in this absurd, witty and well-read sketch show. It’s gonna be a real page turner, an Odyssey if you will, of an ADC late show!

    Contact fgb23@cam.ac.uk and eb2024@cam.ac.uk before 29th Nov 2025 15:00 for more details.

    LITTLE WOMEN is looking for a Stage Manager!

    Emma Reeves' adaptation of 'Little Women' will be the ADC's Week Six mainshow in Lent Term. We are looking for a Stage Manager  to help bring this new production of a beloved tale to life.

      Contact em973@cam.ac.uk before 1st Dec 2025 12:00 for more details.

      LITTLE WOMEN is looking for a Technical Director!

      Emma Reeves' adaptation of 'Little Women' will be the ADC's Week Six mainshow in Lent Term. We are looking for a Technical Director  to help bring this new production of a beloved tale to life.

        Contact em973@cam.ac.uk before 1st Dec 2025 12:00 for more details.

        DID SOMEONE SAY MORE GATSBY AUDITIONS?

        Due to popular demand, we are opening more slots for TGG! LAST CHANCE TO AUDITION Where AND When? Thursday 27th Nov 12;30 - 3:00 pm at ADC Theatre Dressing Room 1 No sign up needed just drop in !!! (IMPORTANT NOTE: All auditonees must attend a dance call and will be emailed about it some time this week!!) AUDITION PACK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JerYqpnRw4yyk289uarcIRYQw2Ku8AUi/view?usp=sharing If any issues. queries etc let me know x Have a Great Gatsby!! Tally xxx

          Contact ta547@cam.ac.uk before 28th Nov 2025 07:00 for more details.

          Skint As Hell needs a TECH DIRECTOR

          I am delighted to announce my new comedy play Skint As Hell (LT Week 6 ADC Late) is looking for a core prod team! If you fancy being a Director  , Producer  , Technical Director  or Welfare Officer, the door to Hell is wide open! See the full advert for the application pack!

            Contact sab262@cam.ac.uk before 25th Nov 2025 23:59 for more details.

            Skint As Hell needs a CORE PROD TEAM

            I am delighted to announce my new comedy play Skint As Hell (LT Week 6 ADC Late) is looking for a core prod team! If you fancy being a Director , Producer , Technical Director  or Welfare Officer, the door to Hell is wide open! See the full advert for the application pack!

              Contact sab262@cam.ac.uk before 25th Nov 2025 23:59 for more details.

              MEDEA needs a Composer/Musical Director! (DEADLINE FRIDAY)

              BAME technician in Cambridge? Medea is looking for a Composer/Musical Director to work alongside our director and create this ambitious, bold retelling of the iconic tragedy. Apply now - deadline Friday!

                Contact dr647@cam.ac.uk before 28th Nov 2025 00:00 for more details.

                MEDEA is looking for Technical Directors! (DEADLINE FRIDAY)

                BAME technician in Cambridge? Medea is looking for Technical Directors  to work alongside our designers and create this ambitious, bold retelling of the iconic tragedy. Apply now - deadline Friday!

                  Contact dr647@cam.ac.uk before 28th Nov 2025 00:00 for more details.

                  More audition slots opening for Into the Woods!

                  Due to high demand, we're opening more audition slots on Wednesday 26th November and Tuesday 2nd December!

                    Contact tt520@cam.ac.uk, co478@cam.ac.uk before 2nd Dec 2025 23:59 for more details.

                    Shows

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                    Past shows

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