A smiling baby sits on multicoloured fabric, playing with purple gauze. There is a clapping parent to the left and another baby in orange gauze to the right.

Early Years

Growing Through Creativity

At Cast, we believe the arts are key to early childhood growth. Creativity, stories, music, and play help little ones learn and explore.

Our Early Years sessions build confidence, communication, and imagination. They also give parents a friendly space to connect and enjoy time with their child.

Arts and culture shape a child’s future. We’re here to help families begin that journey.

A grinning mother gazes at a smiling toddler in orange dungarees. A girl to the right with tiger face paint helps the toddler bang a drum.

"Hello Baby has been an amazing group for my little boy. When we started, he was 5 months old and found baby groups overwhelming. The session suited all babies and has been a massive part in Toby's confidence and development. Hello Baby is now Toby's favourite group! I would recommend it to anyone."

Family Arts Network 

Cast is proud to be part of Doncaster’s Family Arts Network. Together, we celebrate children’s voices and support the adults who care for them.

Family Arts Networks bring local groups together to share ideas and create arts activities for families. They help reach more families from different backgrounds and learn what they need.

The Family Arts Campaign supports these networks. It promotes local teamwork and shares skills and resources.

Through the network, we offer creative activities like dance, music, theatre, and art. We work with national groups, support parent-carer panels, and provide training for artists and partners.

Shows made for Early Years...

  1. A smiling baby sits on multicoloured fabric, playing with purple gauze. There is a clapping parent to the left and another baby in orange gauze to the right.

    Hello Baby Café Morning

    • Family
    A weekly creative café for babies under 18 months and their grown ups.
    More info
  2. Illustrated character with a leafy cloak and bird on shoulder holds a flute. Text reads "Mini Magic Flute" with flying birds, soft and whimsical tone.

    Little Listeners: Mini Magic Flute

    • Family
    A fun, enchanting musical adventure inspired by Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute.
    More info

  3. Playhouse Festival

    • Family
    Playhouse is a partnership project between Theatre Royal Plymouth, York Theatre Royal, Theatre OLO, Landmark Theatres,…
    More info

Further content for Early Years