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5 June 2020

Waiting for the final curtain... under stage lights in the shadow of coronavirus

Student performer, former president of Fletcher Players and two time panto dame, Tom Nunan, reflects on the experience of being part of a show that was cut short due to the current pandemic.

29 May 2020

From Pub Room to University Department: The ADC in 1974

Geoff Skelsey, former President and Senior Treasurer of the ADC, recalls the events leading up to the University of Cambridge taking over management of the theatre in 1974.

22 May 2020

Memories of the ADC Theatre – 1968-72

Angela Perlmutter, previous secretary and president of CUADC, recalls her memories of the theatre in the few years before its management was taken over by the University of Cambridge.

15 May 2020

TEQUILA!

Bill Hodson, undergraduate in the 1980's, recalls a mishap on his first visit to the theatre, and his memories of seeing Neil Mullarkey and Mike Myers perform in a comedy sketch show.

8 May 2020

History of the ADC Theatre - 1973-2020

David Adamson writes about the latter years of the theatre's history from the University of Cambridge first taking over management of the building in 1973, to the present day.

1 May 2020

History of the ADC Theatre —1855-1939

David Adamson, graduate of King's College, former Director of University Estates Management and loyal friend of the ADC writes about the early years of the theatre's history.

23 April 2020

Exit, pursued by a pandemic

Lucia Revel-Chion, former President of CUADC and current third-year student, discusses her experiences with the Cambridge Theatre scene.