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  1. Purr-fect partnership returns as Lakeside Village supports Dick Whittington pantomime

    Doncaster’s much-loved theatre, Cast, and Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping are once again stepping into the spotlight…
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  2. Title "Dick Whittington and His Cat" on a red, sparkly background. Features a silhouette of a cat and scattered gold coins, creating a magical atmosphere.

    Choreography Team announced for Dick Whittington

    Benjamin Mundy announced as Choreographer for Cast’s Christmas panto, Dick Whittington with Becky Parkinson as…
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  3. Title "Dick Whittington and His Cat" on a red, sparkly background. Features a silhouette of a cat and scattered gold coins, creating a magical atmosphere.

    Three familiar faces are back at Cast this Christmas for Dick Whittington!

    We are excited to announce three fantastic actors are returning to Cast this festive season for our Purr-fect Christmas…
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  4. The Gruffalo - a horned, tusked, yellow-eyed beast with a brown hairy body, spines down its back and claws.

    Q&A with Tall Stories' Toby Mitchell and Olivia Jacobs

    Award-winning theatre company Tall Stories has travelled all across the world with its stage adaptation of The…
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  5. Cast appoints new Director

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

    Lakeside Village Santa’s Grotto raises thousands for local youth theatre
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  7. Cast announces new Associate Artist

    Mad Friday Productions joins Cast as Associate Artist - bringing bold northern stories to national stages
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  8. Cast to host festive fundraiser

    Cast to host third festive fundraiser with this year’s panto ensemble
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  9. Cast building in the daytime, a wide angled shot across the square with green trees in the foreground

    Cast launches new website

    Cast launches new website with accessibility and sustainability at its heart
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  10. Cast shortlisted for Award

    Cast shortlisted for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award at Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2025
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  11. Crowd gathered at night outside a lit-up modern building, watching a street performance on a platform with scaffolding. The atmosphere is lively and engaging, taken during Lost Dream by Teatr Ósmego Dnia.

    Kafka came to Doncaster with Lost Dream

    Global Streets returned to Cast with thought-provoking performance by Teatr Ósmego Dnia.
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  12. Director Deborah sits in the auditorium surrounded by maroon theatre seating

    Deborah Rees to Step Down as Director of Cast After Nine Years

    Deborah leaves a powerful legacy of partnerships, community engagement and artistic ambition.
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