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REFURBISHED & RE-ENERGISED.

The Arts Theatre is alive with creativity, purpose, and possibility.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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View event Dear Zoo
Dear Zoo
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Dear Zoo

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View event Songs of the Bulbul
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Songs of the Bulbul

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Horrible Histories
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Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

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CAMBRIDGE NEEDS THE ARTS

Our once-in-a-generation redevelopment project will transform our theatre and reimagine how we connect with audiences, artists and our community.

To mark this ambitious journey, legends of stage and screen — Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Richard Eyre — united in a remarkable film to share why Cambridge needs The Arts, and how you can play your part in the most significant transformation in our 90-year history.

Our Redevelopment Name Your Seat
Sir Ian McKellen, proud ambassador of the 'Cambridge Needs The Arts' appeal.
Cambridge Needs The Arts
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Our Work Experience at The Arts Theatre
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Our Work Experience at The Arts Theatre

From 6 to 10 July 2026, the first group of work experience students interested in a creative career came to The Arts Theatre.

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Best Project of the Year winner at the EastProp Awards
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Best Project of the Year winner at the EastProp Awards

We are incredibly proud to announce that phase one of our building redevelopment has been named Best Project of the Year at the prestigious EastProp Awards 2026, recognising the transformation of our historic theatre following its ambitious redevelopment.

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Join Us in Celebrating Refugee Week
Refugee Week Exhibition

Join Us in Celebrating Refugee Week

Join us on Saturday 20 June 2026 at Cambridge Central Library for the Refugee Week Community Fair. Discover the inspiring projects our groups have created together, explore our exhibition, and enjoy a special story reading by some cast members of The Gruffalo.

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