Christ's College

The Yusuf Hamied Theatre is a compact, equipped performance and presentation venue at Christ's College in central Cambridge. Set within the Yusuf Hamied Centre in New Court, it provides a dedicated auditorium for organisers planning lectures, meetings, talks, debates, plays and film screenings. The College's Conference and Events team handles enquiries about using its spaces, so organisers can contact them to discuss the theatre and their requirements.

Fixed, tiered seating accommodates 119 people, with a flexible area in front of the stage that can be used for performers or additional audience seating. With that area arranged for the audience, the total capacity can reach 130. The stage measures 40 square metres, and black curtains allow the space to suit different types of performance and presentation.

Technical facilities include audiovisual equipment, a lighting rig and a control booth at the rear of the auditorium. For film screenings, the theatre also has a 35mm projector and cinema-grade Dolby Digital sound. Air cooling helps make the room more comfortable for audiences and speakers.

This venue is well suited to organisers looking for a smaller, seated setting rather than a large conference auditorium or open-plan event space. Its college location offers a distinctive Cambridge setting, while the theatre's stage, seating and technical provision support a range of spoken-word, academic and performance-led occasions. Enquiries about availability and arrangements can be directed to Christ's College's Conference and Events team.