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  1. 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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  2. Santa’s Grotto raises thousands for Cast

    Lakeside Village Santa’s Grotto raises thousands for local youth theatre
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  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

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

    Cast to host third festive fundraiser with this year’s panto ensemble
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  5. 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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  6. Cast shortlisted for Award

    Cast shortlisted for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award at Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2025
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Cinderella cast announcement image. Eight smiling individuals in gold oval frames against a blue, starry background with 'Cinderella' in elegant gold letters in the centre. A hint of a blue staircase adds a magical tone.

    Cast unveils full cast for its next timeless family pantomime

    Cast is thrilled to announce the full cast for its highly anticipated family pantomime, Cinderella!
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  10. Cast team and staff from Lakeside stand outside Lakeside Village shopping outlet with the panto Dame in a pink dress and wig

    A fairytale Collaboration: Lakeside Village and Cast unite for Cinderella pantomime magic

    Cast and Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping are stepping into the spotlight together in a sparkling new partnership
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  11. Interview with Blood Brother's Vivienne Carlisle

    For people who are new to the show, what is Blood Brothers all about?Blood Brothers is by the amazing Willy Russell,…
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  12. Three women on stage during an event. Two hold bouquets and wear green "Speak Up" t-shirts; the third is in black, smiling. The atmosphere is joyful and celebratory.

    Speak Up Celebration 2025

    Young people across Doncaster showcased art, theatre, and music in the final National Theatre Speak Up Festival.
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