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Our new seats arrive!
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Our new seats arrive!

New auditorium seating has been delivered by Kirwin & Simpson.

Spring 2026 season now on sale
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Spring 2026 season now on sale

Explore The Arts Theatre Cambridge's reopening season.

Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust launches ‘Name Your Seat’ Campaign
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Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust launches ‘Name Your Seat’ Campaign

Today, Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust launches its Name Your Seat campaign – giving theatre-lovers the chance to become part of history as our venue undergoes its most ambitious transformation to date.

Launching Our New Brand
The Arts Theatre Cambridge launches its new brand.

Launching Our New Brand

When we opened our doors in 1936, our founder John Maynard Keynes believed that a trailblazing city deserved its own groundbreaking theatre. We stay true to his vision today.

The Mayor of Cambridge Dinah Pounds places our 2025 Time Capsule
Mayor of Cambridge Dinah Pounds places the Arts Theatre 2025 Time Capsule

The Mayor of Cambridge Dinah Pounds places our 2025 Time Capsule

A time capsule has been hidden in the Circle to celebrate our transformational redevelopment and we are thrilled to show you the final video outlining the project.

Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi champion bold new vision for The Arts Theatre’s future
Sir Ian McKellen, excerpt from the Arts Theatre's campaign film.

Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi champion bold new vision for The Arts Theatre’s future

Earlier this year, as our redevelopment works began, legends of stage and screen — Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Richard Eyre — came together to create a remarkable film.

A visit from Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner visits the theatre mid-redevelopment

A visit from Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner

Last week we were thrilled to welcome Daniel Zeichner for a special visit to explore the redevelopment and building works at the theatre.

Appointment of new Chairs and Trustees
Architectural render of the refurbished Arts Theatre auditorium.

Appointment of new Chairs and Trustees

Cambridge Arts Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Chair to its Property Management Trust, as well as the appointment of a new Chair and a team of Trustees to its Theatre Management Trust.

Cambridge Arts Theatre donates 400 auditorium seats to the Amulet Theatre
Representatives of The Amulet Theatre in Shepton Mallet sit outside on the old auditorium seats

Cambridge Arts Theatre donates 400 auditorium seats to the Amulet Theatre

Cambridge Arts Theatre donates 400 auditorium seats to the Amulet Theatre.

Five things you may not know about our Redevelopment Project!
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Five things you may not know about our Redevelopment Project!

As the building work for our exciting Redevelopment Project began at the start of this month, we wanted to share some fun facts about what’s happening, or what’s to come over the next 10 months.

The Gatsby Foundation makes transformational gift
Architectural render of the refurbished Arts Theatre auditorium.

The Gatsby Foundation makes transformational gift

The Gatsby Foundation makes a transformational gift to Cambridge Arts Theatre for a major capital redevelopment.

Cinderella: Panto by Numbers!
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Cinderella: Panto by Numbers!

With Christmas just two days away, festive excitement is at an all-time high here at Cambridge Arts Theatre. To celebrate, here's some "panto by numbers" fun facts about this year's show Cinderella...