Following the news of Dave Murphy stepping down as CEO after 21 years, we are delighted that Rachel Tackley and Victoria Beechey will be jointly taking on the roles of Interim Co-Chief Executives of Cambridge Arts Theatre.

Cambridge Arts Theatre today announces that Dave Murphy is stepping down as CEO after 21 years. 

Dave Murphy said today, “In light of the recent news of the transformational gift from the Gatsby Foundation for the refurbishment of our main auditorium and the Theatre shifting towards the implementation phase of the capital project, I have decided that with the future of the Theatre secured it is now the right time for me to step down from my role.”

English Touring Opera will be arriving at Cambridge Arts Theatre in just a few weeks with two fantastic operas: Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress and Puccini’s Manon Lescaut. We had a chance to chat with cast members Edward Hawkins and Amy J. Payne about both shows and the importance of opera today.

With Murder in the Dark opening next week, we caught up with Holby City/Strictly Come Dancing star Tom Chambers to talk about the show, his career and his role as Danny Sierra. 

This Giving Tuesday, we are sharing with you 5 ways you can support Cambridge Arts Theatre.

Buy a Ticket to our Pantomime – oh yes you did! 

Ahead of its run in Cambridge later this month, we caught up with Paul Carroll from the cast of Brian Friel's Faith Healer, who plays Frank. In conversation, he tells us what makes this play so special and what audiences can expect from this thought-provoking play.

For those who don’t know, tell us a bit about the plot of Faith Healer.

Ahead of WWII drama Farm Hall's opening performance next week, we caught up with the playwright Katherine Moar to ask her about the true story the play is based on, and her involvement in the production.

Next week we welcome The Smeds and The Smoos, a stellar new adventure live on stage for the whole family to enjoy! Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, it promises music, laughs and puppetry. 

We asked members of the company some space themed questions before they arrive in Cambridge.

What is your favourite space joke?

Andrea Sadler (Grandmother Smoo): What do you call a spaceship with water dripping from it? A crying saucer.

This week we welcome The Beekeeper of Aleppo, a compassionate and heartfelt new stage adaptation of Christy Lefteri's popular book of the same title.

The story follows Beekeeper Nuri and his wife Afra, as they navigate the emotional and challenging journey out of their worn-torn country to the UK in search for family and a safe space to call home.

We caught up with Joseph Long and Roxy Faridany to ask them a few questions about the show and what makes the story so poignant.