Rehearsals are officially underway at Cast for Waiting in the Wings, an ambitious, original production that brings 250 years of Doncaster’s rich theatrical history back to life on Cast’s Main Stage this September. Co-directed by Simon Jones and Cast’s Director […]
The ground-breaking and pioneering theatre makers, Forced Entertainment have announced a return to UK stages this Autumn/Winter following their 40th anniversary season in 2024. In November, Forced Entertainment will then tour their enduringly popular condensed versions of some of Shakespeare’s iconic plays, […]
“…a fever-dream riot of laughs…” Oh Zeus! by John Nicholson, Cast Doncaster By Sean Sable It is no exaggeration to say that I am practically a comedy sommelier. With a childhood resplendent with Monty Python’s Flying Circus, A Bit of […]
A vibrant new addition to the UK’s theatre calendar is set to launch in Yorkshire this summer, bringing together performers, writers, producers and audiences from across the region and beyond. The inaugural Yorkshire Fringe Festival will take place from 11–19 […]
Kings of comedy Le Navet Bete – one of the UK’s most-loved comedy theatre companies and creators of smash-hit family shows Dracula: The Bloody Truth, King Arthur and Treasure Island – present their riotous all-out hilarious ride through the world […]
A new version of the West End classic, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) – rebooted and reimagined for 2026 opened at The Theatre Chipping Norton on 18 February and is now out on a major UK Theatre tour. The worldwide […]
Opera North’s bitesize version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute returns to festivals and arts venues across the North this summer offering a fairy tale opera for all the family. Mini Magic Flute packs fun, fantasy and enchanting music into a […]
Three fantastic actors are returning to Cast this festive season for their Purr-fect Christmas panto, Dick Whittington and His Cat! Audience favourite Ben Eagle is back for a fourth consecutive year as our fabulous Dame, Sarah the Cook! Harry Gascoigne, the other half of […]
“… laugh-out-loud farce…reaches for the stars and grabs them with both hands…” The Unfriend by Steven Moffat, Cast Doncaster By Sean Sable I’ll be the first to say that I enjoy comedies that know exactly what they are. Growing up […]
Following a triumphant run that dazzled audiences across the UK, Kai Widdrington is set to return to the stage with the smash-hit “KAI – EVOLUTION” tour in 2026 — with tickets on sale now. Charting his journey from a young […]
The world’s ground-breaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, Breakin’ Convention, is set to take over Cast on Wednesday 03 June 2026. This high-energy international tour brings together world-class pioneers from around the globe and explosive talent from across the […]
Smash hit comedy Desperate Scousewives is set to head out on its first ever nationwide tour next month, entertaining theatre audiences across the country. Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity star Crissy Rock heads the fabulous all-female cast as Lily in the hilarious […]
“…stunning…violent, tense and full bodied…” Macbeth by Flabbergast Theatre, Cast Doncaster By Grace Sansom I have never been so hypnotised by Shakespeare. This production wraps you up and consumes you. The set and aesthetic are folk and haunting. The use […]
Smash hit comedy Desperate Scousewives is set to head out on its first ever nationwide tour this spring, entertaining theatre audiences across the country. Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity star Crissy Rock heads the fabulous all-female cast as Lily in the […]
“…joyful, riotous and empowering…” Game of Crones by A&E Comedy, Cast Doncaster By Grace Sansom I saw A&E’s Witch Hunt back in 2023 and haven’t forgotten it. I was stunned by A&E’s charm, wit, warmth, boldness, intelligent brashness and unapologetic […]
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