The ADC Theatre is a theatre in Cambridge, UK and also a department of the University of Cambridge. It is owned by the Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club (CUADC), but is currently run as the smallest department of the university, with 3 permanent staff. It is a producing theatre with the CUADC as its resident company. The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University), located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and has a reputation as one of the worlds most prestigious universities. ... Cambridge University ADC Logo Founded in 1855, the Amateur Dramatic Club (or ADC) is the oldest University dramatic society in England - and the largest dramatic society in Cambridge. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into ADC Theatre. ...

The auditorium seats 227 audience members. The front half of the auditorium (rows A to I) is raked at a shallow angle, whereas the rear half of the auditorium (rows J to P) is stepped at a much steeper angle. The theatre has a well stocked bar, which opens 30 minutes before shows, and often stays open until approximately 2am. An auditorium is the area within a theatre, concert hall or other performance space where the audience is located in order to hear and watch the performance. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

The Facade of the theatre

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History

When the CUADC was formed in 1855, the club members raised sufficient funds to buy the freehold on the Hoop Inn in Park Street. This building was subsequently developed into the ADC Theatre over an extended period of time. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into ADC Theatre. ... Year 1855 (MDCCCLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

In 1933 there was a disastrous fire, which gutted the building. The theatre was quickly rebuilt, and had not changed substantially until the redevelopment programme started in 2002. 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

The theatre was run by the CUADC until the club ran into financial difficulties in 1974 when the University of Cambridge began to lease the premises from the CUADC and run the theatre, an arrangement that continues to this day. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into ADC Theatre. ... A blonde haired, very skilled worker with a 70s look. ... The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University), located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and has a reputation as one of the worlds most prestigious universities. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into ADC Theatre. ...

Many famous actors acted in the theatre at the start of their careers, including Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson and Iain Moggach. Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is a veteran English stage and screen actor, the recipient of a Tony Award and two Oscar nominations. ... Emma Thompson (born April 15, 1959) is an Emmy-, BAFTA- and Academy Award-winning English actress, comedian, and screenwriter. ...

Redevelopment

In 2002, a redevelopment appeal was launched to improve the building. The bar had been refurbished in summer 2000, prior to the appeal being launched. Also see: 2002 (number). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In summer 2003, the first phase of the redevelopment was undertaken. This phase resulted in no visible change to the theatre's facilities, as it consisted of necessary work to underpin the building and move services such as water and gas in preparation for the next phase. For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2004 major modifications to the public areas of the theatre were undertaken. A new toilet block was constructed on an area that was part of the theatre's yard. A large amount of the ground floor was remodeled, resulting in an enlarged foyer and new box office for the public, and new management offices, clubroom, production office and backstage kitchen. The theatre's facade was also completely changed. shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The term box office can refer to either: A place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to a venue The amount of business a particular production, such as a movie or theatre show, does. ...

In summer 2005, a lift was installed to give disabled access to the bar and auditorium. In addition, a corridor was constructed to give audience access to both sides of the auditorium. A bar extension and bar roof terrace were constructed on top of the toilet block built in the previous phase. The installation of the lift meant that the previous ladder access to the lighting and sound boxes could no longer be used. The lighting and sound boxes were rebuilt to allow access to them from the lift. For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... An auditorium is the area within a theatre, concert hall or other performance space where the audience is located in order to hear and watch the performance. ...

The final phase, yet to be completed, concentrates on the backstage area and will result in new dressing rooms, a new set workshop, a soundproof rehearsal room, and a green room. Funds are currently being raised to finance this final phase which will commence in March 2008, and should be completed by October 2008. For the music studio, film or online magazine named The Green Room, see The Green Room A green room is a room in a theater, studio, or other public venues for the accommodation of performers or speakers when not required on the stage. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Shows

During the term-time of Cambridge University, there are normally two shows per night: a Mainshow starting at 7:45pm and a Lateshow starting at 11pm. 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. Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club, commonly referred to simply as the Footlights, is an amateur theatrical club in Cambridge, England, run by the students of Cambridge University. ...

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. These closures allow essential maintenance work to be undertaken in the theatre. For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ... Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      Easter, the Sunday of... Maintenance, Repair and Operations or Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), is fixing any sort of mechanical or electrical device should it get out of order or broken (repair) as well as performing the routine actions which keep the device in working order (maintenance) or prevent trouble from arising (preventive maintenance). ...

Groups that frequently use the theatre

During term-time, Cambridge University drama societies such as the CUADC and Footlights use the theatre, as well as College drama societies. The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with one of the most selective sets of entry requirements in the United Kingdom. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into ADC Theatre. ... The ADC Theatre is the home of the Footlights. ... This is a list of the colleges within the University of Cambridge. ...

Outside term-time, the theatre is typically used by drama societies based in the city of Cambridge such as BAWDS and the Combined Actors of Cambridge. Geography Status City (1951) Region East of England Admin. ...

External links

• ADC Theatre website
• CUADC site with information about the theatre's history