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Welcome to Cast

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Join us at Cast where creativity meets community

We're proud to be the theatre for the people of Doncaster and beyond
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Tall Stories

The Gruffalo

  • Family
Tue 31 Mar – Sat 4 Apr
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall…
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Upcoming events

  1. Two people on stage read scripts. The man gestures animatedly, wearing a colourful jacket. The woman, with long white hair, looks focused. The background is softly lit, creating a dramatic atmosphere.

    Play Reading Club

    • Workshop
    Tue 10 Mar – Tue 14 Jul
    Join us for a cuppa and enjoy reading a variety of plays together.Open to anyone - you don't have to be an actor or…
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  2. Three individuals in school uniforms sit confidently against a bright yellow background. Doodles of a halo, devil horns, and hearts are above them, adding a playful tone. The text reads "John Godber's Teechers" and "New Year, Same Problems."

    Teechers

    • Play
    Tue 10 – Sat 14 Mar
    John Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post-Covid times.
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  3. A group of people sit around a large table in a conference room, attentively listening to a speaker in front of a presentation screen. The mood is focused and collaborative.

    Scriptworks

    • Workshop
    Tue 10 Mar – Tue 7 Apr
    Doncaster's Creative Writing Group, where local budding writers can develop their craft, supported by professional…
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Take Part

Be part of our creative community with opportunities for both young people and adults to explore performance, build confidence, and support their creative health.

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Our Stories

  1. Cast appoints new Director

    23 January 2026
    Cast appoints James Blakey as new Director, signalling bold next chapter for Doncaster’s premier arts venue
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  2. Santa’s Grotto raises thousands for Cast

    9 January 2026
    Lakeside Village Santa’s Grotto raises thousands for local youth theatre
    Read here
  3. A person with a distressed expression, wearing a pink shirt and dark trousers, sits on a patterned stage floor. Their hands gesture expressively.

    Cast announces new Associate Artist

    18 December 2025
    Mad Friday Productions joins Cast as Associate Artist - bringing bold northern stories to national stages
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For Artists

We provide a range of opportunities, resources, and support for theatre makers at every stage of their career, from emerging artists to established professionals

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What people are saying:

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“I think Cast is a great place with such a variety of things happening.”

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Mon: Closed
Tue-Fri: 9am – Post show
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Cast, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
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