News
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.
Art takes centre stage
Preparation work is now underway for an exciting new addition to our auditorium. We are delighted to have commissioned a new painting for our safety curtain, designed by internationally acclaimed theatre designer Tom Piper.
Building Sanctuary in the Theatre
As our Theatre of Sanctuary journey gathers momentum, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the power of creativity in helping people feel like they truly belong. We are delighted to share some of the work we’ve been doing so far this year.
In A Spin with BalletBoyz
On 25 and 26 May, we were delighted to mark our first on-stage artist development workshops since our reopening! We welcomed two groups from Colours of Dance and Bedazzle Arts for inspiring dance sessions led by BalletBoyz.
Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust announces £250k grant from Garfield Weston Foundation
Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust has received a grant of £250,000 from Garfield Weston Foundation, a significant contribution towards helping realise the next phase of the Theatre’s major redevelopment project.
Sleeping Beauty wins 'Best Panto' at the UK Pantomime Awards
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our 2025/26 pantomime Sleeping Beauty won Best Pantomime (550-950 Seats) at the UK Pantomime Awards.
Creative Futures Student Workshop
On 15 April, almost 200 students joined us for an exciting practical workshop led by a team of creatives, delivered as part of the Cambridge City Council’s Cultural Education Partnership: Creative Futures.
Winners at the Greater Cambridge Design & Construction Awards
The theatre celebrates a fantastic milestone for its capital redevelopment project at the Greater Cambridge Design & Construction Awards 2026.
Team Arts Theatre complete the Cambridge Half Marathon
On Sunday 8th March, Matt, Oliver, Sophie and Steven from the cast of Sleeping Beauty joined over 14,000 other runners to take on this year's TTP Cambridge Half Marathon.
Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust announces £1million donation from Mark Pigott KBE
Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust are delighted to announce that Mark Pigott KBE has made a £1m donation to support the Theatre’s transformational redevelopment and long-term vision.
Easy Virtue Supernumerary Casting Call
Fancy performing on The Arts Theatre stage in our upcoming production of Easy Virtue?
Pantomime Stars Take on Cambridge’s Biggest Running Challenge
This March, stars from last year's pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, will be running the Cambridge Half Marathon in support of our Pay it Forward appeal.