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:
Smokers are looking for Technicians!

Come tech our smokers! Beginners and pros all welcome. We're looking for Sound Operators, Light Designers and ASMs  - and also offering shadowing experience too!

    Contact smokerstechnician@cambridgefootlights.org before 28th May 2026 01:00 for more details.

    The House at Pooh Corner needs more PUPPET MAKERS!!!

    We are currently busy working on the fabulous puppets who will be used to bring to life the characters on stage, though we need your help to make them happen!! The perfect opportunity if you are looking for a creative distraction to exams, or want a lower commitment way to get involved with some student theatre this summer term!

      Contact tg534@cam.ac.uk before 13th May 2026 01:00 for more details.

      MEDEA Needs Get-In Helpers on the 3rd May!

      Fancy helping with an LX in? Perhaps flats are more your thing? Want to learn to do a forestage conversion? Will be finished by 4pm latest so you can enjoy your rest of your sunday...

        Contact jh2626@cam.ac.uk before 3rd May 2026 16:00 for more details.

        ADC Footlights Smoker (8/5) is looking for acts!

        Cambridge’s favourite comedy variety night returns! We’re looking for a variety of acts to take to the stage. Whether you've never performed before or are a chronic smoker-er, we want you!

        • Sun 3rd May, 11:00, ADC Dressing Room 2

        Contact smokers@cambridgefootlights.org or fjb51@cam.ac.uk or bs828@cam.ac.uk before 3rd May 2026 11:00 for more details.

        'Like Rabbits' (ADC Mainshow, Easter Week 3) is looking for a FLOOR INSTALLER!

        'Like Rabbits' is looking for a FLOOR INSTALLER to help create a unique vinyl floor for our production!

          Contact egb45@cam.ac.uk before 15th May 2026 23:59 for more details.

          Footlights Smoker needs a TECHNICIAN

          The first Footlights Smoker of term (8th of May, 23:00 at ADC Theatre) needs a Technician to organise and run the tech. This is a great, low commitment opportunity to gain a camdram credit and enjoy some comedy! **8th May Only**

            Contact smokers@cambridgefootlights.org before 2nd May 2026 23:59 for more details.

            MEDEA needs Photographers/Videographers

            We're looking for photographers  and videographers to take and edit photos or video for MEDEA between the 27th April - 9th May!

              Contact jh2626@cam.ac.uk before 10th May 2026 23:59 for more details.

              SOUND DESIGNER needed for ADC Main, Easter Week 2 show 'Scenes From The Climate Era'!!!

              We are looking for a sound designer  to help bring our ADC Easter Week 2 Main Show to life. 'Scenes From The Climate Era' is a fast-paced, unsettling, and darkly human response to the climate crisis. By weaving together moments of humour, uncertainty, hope, and grief, it asks how to live with a crisis that is simultaneously omnipresent and yet so easy to ignore.

                Contact scenes.climate.era@gmail.com before 7th May 2026 23:59 for more details.

                Medea needs set constructors and painters!

                Want to help build Medea's house? No experience needed - just passion and willingness to learn! In workshop every day this week - come for one day, or all of them!

                  Contact jh2626@cam.ac.uk before 4th May 2026 00:00 for more details.

                  Shows

                  • Sun 3 May
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                  • Tue 1 Dec
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                  • Sat 5 Dec

                  Past shows

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