ADC Theatre

[1] When CUADC was formed in 1855, its performances took place in rented rooms in the Hoop Hotel on Jesus Lane.

This building was subsequently developed into the ADC Theatre over an extended period of time.

[6] Many famous actors and comedians acted in the theatre at the start of their careers, including Sir Ian McKellen, Tony Church, Emma Thompson, Marius Goring, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Hattie Morahan, Tom Hollander, Tilda Swinton, Jan Ravens, Julie Covington, Tom Hiddleston, Eddie Redmayne, Richard Ayoade, Ellie Nunn, Liam Williams, David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Phil Wang, Simon Bird, Joe Thomas and Emma Corrin.

Viral comedian Ken Cheng performed multiple times at the ADC Theatre in his early career.

The installation of the lift meant that the previous ladder access to the lighting and sound boxes could no longer be used.

Offices for the Theatre's full-time staff and resources for those producing shows were rearranged and expanded.

On Tuesdays, the late slot is normally filled by a one-night show that can range from comedy (such as Smokers produced by the Cambridge Footlights) to "fringe" drama such as original writing.

This format is subject to change and notably performances often take place in the theatre bar on Sunday evenings.

Outside term-time, the theatre often holds one show per week, and closes for periods during the summer and, to a lesser extent, the Christmas and Easter holidays.