A group of diverse children stand together in a classroom. A smiling black girl in front spreads her arms joyfully, showing confidence and happiness.

Young People

Cast is a place where young people can grow, create, and get inspired.

From performing to producing, there are loads of ways to get involved and discover what you’re passionate about, on stage or behind the scenes.

Join our Youth Theatre, try a workshop, or see how a professional theatre works through our Work Experience programme. You don’t need any experience, just enthusiasm and an open mind.

Make friends, gain confidence, and be part of something exciting.

Three young people raise their arms in the air, smiling and laughing at each other
A lively stage scene depicts parents and carers on stage in medieval costumes with their child performers. Two actors are engaged in a playful game of skip rope against a backdrop of a lush forest. A older child stands in the middle of the stage in modern clothing the others have their arms raised as if aiming a bow at this character. This photo is from youth theatre's 2023 production of Time Casters.

Cast Youth Theatre

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Three young people stand in front of a red textured wall, smiling. They’re next to a stand displaying snacks and ice cream priced at £3 each.

Work Experience

Are you Doncaster’s next director, actor, or techie? Discover theatre life in Cast’s two annual work experience weeks.
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A young boy and a man in medieval costumes engage on stage, exuding a playful, dramatic energy. A woman observes, surrounded by greenery and flowers. This photo is from Cast Youth Theatre's 2023 production of Time Casters.

"Cast Youth Theatre has been a life-changing opportunity. It has developed their social and performance skills, boosted confidence and is always the highlight of the week."

Parent of Youth Theatre Participant

Theatre for all the family...

  1. Illustration for 'The Great Christmas Train Rescue' shows a festive train with a cartoon polar bear engineer on a snowy night. Families sit below, and a performer in costume interacts with a person dressed as a polar bear. Text reads 'Family Workshop.'

    The Great Christmas Train Rescue - Family Workshop

    • Family
    A fun-filled creative workshop for toddlers and their grown-ups, inspired by 'The Great Christmas Train Rescue'.
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  2. Gigantic dinosaurs, including a T-Rex and Velociraptors, surround a wooden sign reading "Dinosaur Adventure Live" with a snowy mountain backdrop.

    Dinosaur Adventure Live – Trouble on Volcano Island

    • Family
    The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND…
    More info
  3. "Dear Zoo" poster featuring colourful animals, including a lion, monkey, and elephant, with playful expressions. Five red stars and a positive review are shown.

    Dear Zoo Live

    • Family
    Rod Campbell’s best-selling children's book brought to the stage.
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