The Footlights society has launched a thousand famous faces. We look back at some of the biggest names and speak to a former member about what it was like to be in the comedy troupe Chances are you’ll ...

The world's most famous student revue company is preparing for its 40th anniversary in the uncomfortable knowledge that it might not have gone on but for a donation from British American Tobacco.

The Kent-born actor, 28, kept the baseball theme going as they paired the blue and white jacket with a green Ralph Lauren baseball cap. Emma, who was cradling a bottle under their arm, wore bright ...

The legendary Cambridge Footlights dramatic society are back at the Fringe with their 2015 show, Love Handles, as part of an international tour. 1. Tell us about your career so far. Are you happy with ...

After a whirlwind tour around the UK, the Cambridge Footlights conclude the UK leg of their annual international tour with a month-long run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Before the troupe takes ...

A FORMER Heworth Primary School student has been appointed president of the renowned Footlights dramatic society at the University of Cambridge. Dillon Mapletoft, 22, looks set to have a promising ...

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Cambridge University has warned people going to see a version of Rapunzel by its famous comedy troupe it contains 'kidnapping, homophobia, sexism, drugs and alcohol abuse'. The Amateur Dramatic Club ...

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Chances are you’ll have heard of the Cambridge Footlights: the student comedy society that propelled the likes of Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman to stardom. Its reputation ...