John Harding, a former History Teacher at The Leys School, first visited Cambridge Arts Theatre in 1961-2. He shares his memories of the Theatre from his younger days, both as an audience member and as a performer. He speaks about the evolution of the Theatre from that time and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry at large. He ends by reiterating the importance of theatre and what it has taught him.

An oral history recorded as part of Cambridge Arts Theatre's 'Behind the Scenes' Project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Click here to download John Harding's interview summary document.