Cast brochure Launch Season | Autumn 2013

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September–December 2013 castindoncaster.com

Launch Season September–December 2013 castindoncaster.com 01302 303 959 • #aCastOf1000s

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After years in the making Cast, Doncaster’s new Cast is a place where you can watch incredible shows, share creative ideas and be inspired.

Here is a place to enjoy everything from comedy to jazz, plays to ballet, gigs to family shows and much, much more.

However, Cast is more than just a place where performances happen. It’s a place for everybody to come together. A place that celebrates Doncaster and everything creative about the world. A place that will constantly excite and inspire.

Central to what Cast does is the people who make it happen – this is our Cast of Thousands. From audiences to those performing on our stages, from staff to those

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taking part in workshops, from international artists to local talent, everyone has a part to play in making the venue a real success.

As you read through these pages we hope you will find something that will encourage you to visit and join in the celebrations through this first season.

This is a place for us all. A place where people come together and fantastic things happen.

Come and join us. Be a part of a cast of thousands, be a part of Cast in Doncaster. #aCastOf1000s

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w performance venue, is opening its doors.

Get your ticket to a little piece of history as we open our doors for the very first time.

Our opening events – A Cast of Thousands, The Glee Club, and Open House – kick off an exhilarating opening season.

LAUNCH EVENT

LAUNCH WEEKEND

A Cast of Thousands

Open House

Friday 6 September After years in the making, Cast will launch on Friday 6 September. On the same day a new project called Right Up Our Street launches, which aims to get more people taking part in art, music, theatre, film, dance, radio and poetry. Celebrate with us in a breath-taking explosion of performance and creativity taking place outside Cast on the public square. Two incredible projects, one spectacular event, a Cast of Thousands – not to be missed.

Sat 7–Sun 8 September Pop-up performances, surprise spectacles and exciting events combine with a unique Doncaster feel to create an unmissable weekend. Come and join us, have a look round our new venue and sample everything that Cast has to offer.

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Whole venue From 12 noon each day FREE

Sir Nigel Gresley Square, 6pm FREE

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‘Has his purse seen daylight this week?’

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‘ A right little charmer’ Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

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A Cast and Right Up Our Street Production Written by Richard Cameron Directed by Esther Richardson

Friday 6–Saturday 21 September

For our first production we wanted to make sure we had something that was unique to Doncaster, was full of fun and laughter, and that added to the celebratory party atmosphere of our opening. We believe we’ve found this in The Glee Club.

The Glee Club A song-filled comedy and a cracker of a play charting the lives and heartaches of a group of miners from Edlington.

From Doncaster’s leading playwright, Richard Cameron, this show is funny, moving and full of Yorkshire charm (not to mention songs!).

In the past the show has played in the West End and across the UK. Now this brand new revival celebrates our town, our new venue and the unique stories that come from our part of the world.

There are many stories from ‘up North’ full of the spirit of Northern folk. You only have to think of Brassed Off, Billy Elliott, The Pitmen Painters, The Full Monty or Calendar Girls to name a few. The Glee Club is Doncaster’s own offering to these great Northern tales – and it won’t disappoint.

Come and celebrate with us by enjoying a heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny show.

Main Space £16 / £13 concessions Fri 6 Sep 8pm Sat 7 Sep 7.30pm Sun 8 Sep 7.30pm Thu 12 Sep 7.30pm (BSL performance) Fri 13 Sep 7.30pm Sat 14 Sep 2pm, 7.30pm Thu 19 Sep 7.30pm (Audio Described performance) Fri 20 Sep 7.30pm Sat 21 Sep 2pm, 7.30pm

‘When The Glee Club reached LA, I thought ‘it can’t get better than this’. But then they asked me to change to location from Edlington to The Apalachians. I said no. Better by far to be the first production at Cast. What a homecoming. It’s thrilling to be here’

Richard Cameron

Please note that this homecoming production features all the heart of Yorkshire and some of the language of the pit!

It also features full male nudity.

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HOPE AND SOCIAL (SEE P.8)

Continuing our celebrations throughout the entire opening season, we’ve gathered together some of Yorkshire’s best artists, companies, bands and stories. Join in with everything from live gigs to contemporary dance, plays to poetry, classical music to comedy. Each bring their own unique style and flavour to our opening season.

Homegrown MUSIC

Rita Payne

Saturday 21 September Doncaster duo Rita Payne are a folk, blues and roots act with great tunes, a hint of darkness and a nice dash of humour. Using faultless vocal harmonies and catchy hooks Rhiannon Scutt and Pete Sowerby effortlessly create a sound that is unique and interesting. In this intimate gig they perform songs from their debut album Stories From A Suitcase.

‘What an honour to play this fantastic new venue, and in our home-town. We can’t wait’

Rita Payne are also writing a brand new song for Cast and Doncaster – hear it first during a Cast Of Thousands.

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Clare Teal and The Big Band: The Divas and Me!

Saturday 28 September Yorkshire’s very own Queen of Swing celebrates the music of her heroines, the leading lights from the golden days of the jazz and swing era.

Songs from Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Doris Day through to modern day artists are performed along with original material.

Main Space, 7.30pm £18

‘I’m delighted to be performing in the opening season at Cast – a magnificent new venue for Yorkshire’ Clare Teal S H GATE GARET

‘It’s always really exciting to perform at a new venue, particularly one in my home county of South Yorkshire. I’m really chuffed to be a part of the opening season’

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COMEDY DRAMA

Wednesday 25 September Multi-million selling singer Gareth Gates first shot to fame in Pop Idol. Since then he has gone on to sell over 3.5 million albums in the UK alone and starred in numerous West End shows.

Rich Seam Theatre Company

Gareth Gates

In this acoustic gig he will perform a selection of new material, old songs and popular tracks from the pop and theatre world.

Main Space, 7.30pm £18.50 / £16.50 concessions

‘I can’t wait to bring my acoustic show to this incredible new live venue’ Gareth Gates

Royal Flush Friday 4–Saturday 5 October In 1882, Doncaster’s Thomas Crapper provided the flushing toilets for Queen Victoria. In 2012, Joe sets about cleaning the loos in a Thorne nursing home ahead of a Jubilee visit form the Queen. But does he have enough Cif to cope?

Written by Doncaster playwright Nick Lane and performed by Normanton actor Matt Booth, this is a revealing, touching and hilarious account of the man who became Britain’s number one at getting rid of number two!

Second Space, 7.45pm £12 / £10 concessions

Kate Rusby

‘Cast offers an amazing new platform for audiences to see the art of entertainment in Yorkshire.

I cannot wait to perform there’ Matthew Booth, Royal Flush

MUSIC

Kate Rusby

Sunday 22 September The ‘first lady of young folkies’ (BBC) and ‘superstar of the British acoustic scene’ (The Guardian), Mercury Prize nominated Kate Rusby – The Barnsley Nightingale – performs a concert with the cream of British folk musicians that form her band In this concert Kate will play muchloved classics from her back catalogue stretching over her two decades of music making.

Main Space, 7.30pm £19 / £15 under 16s

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Phoenix Dance Theatre

Sunday 20 October Simon Armitage is one of Yorkshire’s great writing talents. His witty, acidic writing has helped to breathe new life into English poetry. Poet, author and television presenter, his work has included autobiography, radio programmes and much more.

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Particle Velocity Tuesday 8 October Formed in Leeds over 30 years ago, Phoenix Dance Theatre has toured the world to international acclaim. In its very first years the company inspired our own artistic director – Kully Thiarai.

Earlier in 2013, we saw the premiere of Particle Velocity and the atmosphere was electric. These four captivating dance pieces – choreographed by Richard Alston, Sharon Watson, Douglas Thorpe and Jose Agudo – show why Phoenix Dance Theatre is still one of the UK’s leading dance companies.

Main Space, 7.30pm £16 / concessions £13

Simon Armitage

In this evening Simon will be reading a range of poems and talking about his work.

Main Space, 7.30pm £12 / £10 concessions

‘I only know Doncaster through hammering past on the train, so I’m looking forward to seeing something of the city beyond the blur of the station and the edge of the platform’ Simon Armitage

COMEDY

Cast Comedy Club

‘We’re absolutely delighted to be a part of Cast’s first season and can’t wait to bring engaging, exciting dance to that stage for the first time!’

Thursday 10 October A night of comedy from the UK’s best upcoming comedians to get you ready for the weekend. The bar’s open throughout to refresh that laughing gear! Headlined by multi-award-winning Sheffield comedian Tom Binns and his character creations.

Ivan Brackenbury ‘Funnier than an entire series of Alan Partridge.’ Daily Telegraph Ian D Montfort ‘Hysterically funny’ êêêêê Time Out Second Space, 7.30pm £10 / £8 concessions

‘Cast looks a great venue. Ivan and Ian are delighted to be part of the opening season’ Tom Binns

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Hope and Social

Tuesday 22 October Leeds-based Hope and Social are one of the UK’s favourite live bands. They describe themselves as a bit like a Yorkshire E-Street Band meets Arcade Fire meets The Faces meets Dexy’s Midnight Runners meets Prefab Sprout.

Come along and enjoy one of their legendarily uplifting live shows.

Main Space, 7.30pm £12

‘We can’t wait to bring the Hope and Social funbus to Cast in October’ Simon Wainwright, Hope and Social

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Dave Formula and the Finks

Friday 11 October Stylish, snappy and soulful, The Finks are Europe’s finest groove-organ quartet.

Formed by Magazine, Visage and St Louis Union keyboard supremo Dave Formula, with Doncaster’s Angel Brothers Dave (guitar) and Keith (drums) alongside roots session legend Andy Seward (bass). Playing tracks by The Meters, Booker T and The MGs and Jimmy Smith, mixed with a bunch of outstanding original tunes.

Second Space, 8pm £7

Sharon Watson, Artistic Director, Phoenix Dance Theatre Ticket Office: 01302 303 959

‘We’re all looking forward to playing the opening season at this stunning new venue. A funky first for the Finks!’ Dave Formula

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Big Band Celebration

Sunday 17 November For 40 years, the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association has developed and inspired hundreds of young musicians.

Doncaster Jazz and Swing Ensembles are well known throughout the world.

‘We are delighted to have this opportunity to mark the first year of Cast alongside the fortieth year of the Doncaster Youth Jazz Association’ John Ellis MBE and Dennis Rollins

Myra DuBois: Service with a Sneer

Saturday 9 November Prepare yourself for a one night stand with the acid tongued, award-winning cabaret sensation Myra DuBois.

With a career more comfortable under the pier than at the end of it, Myra presents a no holds barred story of her rags to slightly better rags journey from the pubs and clubs of Rotherham to present day London.

Second Space, 8pm £10 / £8 concessions

‘Well, South Yorkshire. We meet again!

Doncaster holds a special place in my heart, some of my happiest memories have been on the back of an X78. Here’s to you, Doncaster!’ Myra DuBois

Uncanny Theatre

Wednesday 27 November Uncanny Theatre has lived a life of believing stories they thought to be true that turned out to be ridiculous.

Part ‘choose-your-own-adventure’, part shadow play and part manic romp through human psychology, Uncanny stretch logic to breaking point in a show that is visually arresting, absurdly funny and full of low-tech inventiveness.

2pm: Doncaster Youth Stageband

Doncaster Youth Swing Orchestra

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Instructions For A Better Life

Now they leap into action to see what people believe without question and unpick the oddity of what we think we think.

A wonderful opportunity to experience an uplifting Doncaster day of Big Band swing, blues, vocals, ballads, funk, rock fusion, latin and straight-ahead jazz!

7pm: Doncaster Youth Jazz Orchestra

Doncaster Jazz Orchestra (DJO Alumni) £12 / £20 both concerts / £8.50 under 16s

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Second Space, 7.45pm £10 / £8 concessions

Friday 22 November

‘We’re really chuffed to be part of the opening season at an awesome new Northern venue.’

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Presented by Reform Theatre Company in association with Harrogate Theatre Written by Mark Whiteley

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Ordinary Donny couple Burt and Joyce are preparing for the grand opening of a new charity shop just off Priory Place. Before the ribbon is cut, this happy go lucky couple are about to have one of the most extra-ordinary days of their lives…

Set in Doncaster with classic Yorkshire humour, this is a play that’s rooted in our town: it’ll never be seen like this anywhere else!

Second Space, 7.45pm £12 / £10 concessions

‘We’re looking forward to being part of the first season in this amazing new theatre and celebrating Doncaster with a new piece to match the occasion’

Shadow Game Saturday 8 February

Ensemble 360 with the Beechfield Youth Orchestra and the Boyce Chamber Orchestra

Shadow Game is a new piece by Charlotte Bray, one of Britain’s most dynamic living composers, commissioned especially for Doncaster. It gives a fresh take on a centuries-old musical tradition – the ‘Sinfonia Concertante’, a style much-loved

by Mozart and Haydn which allows a group of soloists to combine with an orchestra and dazzle with their collective virtuosity.

Charlotte and some of Britain’s finest instrumentalists – all members of Ensemble 360 – join forces with musicians from across Doncaster for this World Premiere performance. As well as Shadow Game, a treasure trove of other chamber pieces will lead to an exhilarating evening of music.

Main Space, 7.30pm £12 / £8 students and under 26s ‘It’s so exciting to begin our work at Cast with a new work by a young composer.

Charlotte’s new piece will inspire us all to be more creative and alive’ Matthew Hunt, Ensemble 360 clarinetist

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Join us for extra special magical performances for all the family. Fairytale ballets, fresh new plays, mesmerising puppetry and stories from favourite authors. Sit back and relax or lean forward and enjoy, shout out if you want too – most children do!

BITES: After each show we’ll be offering free fruit and juice to all little ones. Stay for a while, talk about the show and colour us a picture of what you’ve just seen.

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Mind you, telling this story is not so easy when it’s wintertime and the bears won’t wake up. But spring in the air puts a spring in the step of one little girl with golden hair.

Red Earth Theatre and mac Birmingham Based on the book by Erich Kästner

Wednesday 13 November Young Emil, travelling alone, falls asleep and is robbed of all his money. The chief suspect is the man in the bowler hat, but how to catch the thief?

The well-known story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with some extra bits and original live music.

A classic adventure story with a timeless energy all of its own, Emil and the Detectives is a fun-packed thriller. All aboard for a madcap pursuit through the streets of 1930s Berlin in a production of great ingenuity and charm.

Second Space, 12 noon & 3pm £8 adults / £5 children

Second Space, 1.30pm & 5pm £8 adults / £5 children

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A Roo In My Suitcase

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Drama Space 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm £8 adults / £5 children

Sunday 6 October A story that’s not too BIG, and not too small but just right.

With porridge and bears and one, two, three chairs.

Emil and the Detectives

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An extra special performance taking place in a white dome tent inside our drama space.

Freehand Theatre

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Using no words, Mimika combine beautiful puppets with an original musical score, stunning visual effects and an ingenious set to create a play that magically captures the atmosphere, rhythms and sounds of the natural world.

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Sat 14–Sun 15 September A journey across the world, from the desert to the rainforest, under the sea to the South Pole.

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Sunday 1 December When Rosie Harris arrives in the UK from Down Under, she discovers she’s brought a suitcase full of stowaways!

Kangaroos, koalas and other Australian animals join her as she tries to find where she really belongs.

A show celebrating difference and friendship, through poetry, songs and plenty of joining in. Funny, quirky and cuddly as a bag of marsupials!

Second Space 12 noon & 3pm £8 adults / £5 children

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Children’s Festival Monday 28–Wednesday 30 October Our first ever children’s festival will take place in October half term. There are 3 exciting performances and each day there will be workshops and pop up events across the building.

Visit castindoncaster.com for more information.

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Tue 29–Wed 30 October Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair…

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Mon 28–Tue 29 October Antonito lives an idyllic life on his parents’ cattle farm in Spain. But the peace is shattered when he realises that his favourite bull-calf, Paco, is destined to fight in the bullring.

Taking both their destinies into his own hands, Antonito hatches a daring plan. But it will take enormous courage – because this is 1936, and the drums of civil war are echoing across the Spanish plains.

Second Space Monday 7pm Tuesday 2pm & 7pm £12 / £10 concession Family Ticket £40

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George’s Marvellous Medicine

by Michael Morpurgo Poonamallee Productions and Exeter Northcott Theatre

From the creators of the five star Private Peaceful, and the author of War Horse, Toro!

Toro! was nominated for the TMA Award for Best Show for Young People. A tale that captures the passion and drama of rapidly growing up in the heat of war.

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A new take on the classic fairytale, Rapunzel is a ballet for adults and children alike.

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A witch takes a child from her parents. Locked in a tower the child becomes a woman. One day a Prince discovers her and a love story begins.

Mon 28–Tue 29 October George is looking forward to a break from school when his grumpy Grandma comes to stay. Soon Grandma is making George’s life miserable with her demands for tea and doses of medicine. He tries to make her better by mixing a new type of medicine using everything he can find. The results are not what he was expecting!

Doncaster’s ‘The Rep’ present David Wood’s adaptation of one of Roald Dahl’s best loved stories. If you’re looking for fizzling-swizzling fun and foamy frothing magic, then don’t miss George and his marvellous medicine!

Drama Space Monday 1.30pm & 6pm Tuesday 10am, 1pm & 4pm £8 adults / £5 children Family Ticket £20

This must-see production brings together a collection of world-class collaborators. The story you’ll hear is written by poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, the music is from Doctor Who composer Murray Gold, and the stunning costumes are from Michele Clapton, award winning Costume Designer for Game of Thrones.

Full of colour and emotion, this spellbinding retelling is performed by a company of outstanding dancers, narrated by Lesley Sharp and choreographed and directed

by Liv Lorent.

Main Space Tuesday, 7.15pm Wednesday, 2pm & 7.15pm £16 / £13 concessions Family Ticket £50

‘It promises to be the next Matilda, the must-get ticket for kids with standards’ The Times (on Rapunzel)

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The Mikado Opera della Luna

Thu 26–Fri 27 September For romance, melody, harmony, cleverness, ridiculousness, and all-round fun, there is nothing like a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta.

Set in the zany, flashy world of modern fashion houses with costumes inspired

by Versace, Gaultier and Lacroix, this energetic production promises a riot of gorgeous and bizarre creations.

Opera della Luna’s production is an affectionate send up of the World’s favourite Gilbert and Sullivan. Gaining a cult following nationwide for their innovative and energetic productions the company bring whole new modern slant to the shows.

‘I can’t wait to see what this inspired company will do to Gilbert and Sullivan next’ Manchester Evening News Main Space, 7.30pm £19 / £16 concessions

‘Beautifully performed… packs a real emotional punch’ The Guardian (on Translunar Paradise)

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Translunar Paradise Theatre Ad Infinitum

Tuesday 1 October When William’s wife of 60 years dies, he must learn to manage on his own.

But that is easier said than done when memories of Rose fly up unbidden, everywhere he turns.

William escapes to a paradise of fantasy and past memories, a place far from the reality of his grief. Returning from beyond the grave, Rose revisits her widowed companion to perform one last act of love: to help him let go.

Award-winning international ensemble Theatre Ad Infinitum have travelled the globe with this critically acclaimed piece of theatre about life, death, and enduring love. Using a live accordion accompaniment, this exquisite piece of mask and movement theatre is a piece of breathtaking beauty.

‘An extraordinary performance’ The Observer Main space, 7.30pm £12 / £10 concessions

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Dance Dance Dance 2013 Susan Teale School of Dance

Fri 11–Sat 12 October A thrilling array of diverse dance styles, combined together to create an astounding performance. Tots to teens present dance routines celebrating 50 years of The Beatles plus scenes from The Lion King and the current west end show Matilda.

Main Space, 7pm Saturday matinee, 2pm £8 / £7 concessions

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Twelfth Night

Filter Theatre in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company

Tue 15-Sat 19 October Two worlds collide in this explosive take on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

Olivia’s melancholic, puritanical household clashes head on with Sir Toby’s insatiable appetite for drunken debauchery. Orsino’s relentless pursuit of Olivia and Malvolio’s extraordinary transformation typify the madness of love in Illyria: land of make-believe and illusion.

Friday 25 October The stars of Breakin’ Convention, Nobulus return to the UK with the full length version of their awesome urban dance theatre show, Out of the Shadow.

This is an extraordinary mix of breaking, popping and locking, contemporary dance, acrobatics and ballet. It tells a tale, from the creation of the universe and evolution of man through to an imaginary apocalyptic future.

Using only their bodies, this 10-strong crew create otherworldly scenes by morphing themselves into structures, creatures and even machines. Set to an epic soundtrack this is thrilling show that has been seen by over 100,000 people worldwide.

Main space, 7.30pm £16 / £12 concessions Under 26s £8 Family 5 ticket £45

‘Jawdropping’ ballet.co.uk

‘Nobulus from Austria drove the audience wild’ The Times

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Vive le Cabaret

Saturday 26 October Vive le Cabaret makes its Doncaster debut with a hellishly hedonistic Halloween feast of wicked treats and devilish thrills.

Burlesque babes from beyond the grave.

Circus freaks who can never be saved.

Frights and delights abound in a night of unparalleled comedy, cabaret and Great British variety.

With five star reviews across the board from four sell-out seasons on the Edinburgh Fringe, Vive le Cabaret is a five star festival in itself; guaranteed to leave you breathless with pleasure and begging for more!

In this enormously funny, fast paced production of Shakespeare’s much loved comedy, dynamic narrative, witty invention and bursts of music result in a joyous celebration.

‘A fantastic night ... if you love cabaret, this is a must see!’ êêêêê broadwaybaby.com

This is undoubtedly one of the freshest and most acclaimed Shakespeare productions of recent years. A punk Shakespeare and a contemporary recreation of the play.

Main Space, 7.30pm £16 / £13 concessions

Since their formation Filter has enjoyed a meteoric rise and success in the UK, Europe and New York. Bringing together actors, musicians, technicians, designers, writers and directors, the company is behind some of the most exhilarating theatre around today.

Main space, 7.30pm Thursday matinee 1.30pm Saturday matinee 2pm £16 / £13 concessions

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Melody Loses Her Mojo

Calamity Jane Phoenix Theatre Company

20 Stories High, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and Curve Leicester

Mon 4–Tue 5 November Melody is in the care system. Her little sister is 100 miles away and is about to be adopted… the only thing that is constant in her life is her toy monster – Mojo.

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This unique piece of hip hop theatre fuses spoken word, music, dance and puppetry.

It brings together a formidable artistic team including Sue Buckmaster (TheatreRites), Kwesi Johnson (Kompany Malakhi) club artist Mark Wigan (ID magazine/ The Brain Club) and Hobbit (International Beatboxing Champion) with 20 Stories High’s award-winning writer and director Keith Saha.

Main space Monday 7.30pm & Tuesday 10.30am £12 / £10 concessions Under 26s and Schools £8

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Saturday 2 November To be at one of Phil’s shows and expect stand-up would be a big mistake, anything can and does happen! Phil’s comedy is a unique blend of energy, improvisation and leaps of imagination that take his audience on a joyride they’ll never forget.

Doncaster Flower Club

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‘The real deal’ The Guardian Main space, 7.30pm £12 DANCE (COMMUNITY)

Marilyn Yeardley Dance Academy

Fri 8–Sat 9 November A magical, popular variety show featuring very talented performers of all ages.

A wonderful evening of entertainment.

A hilarious comedy with tender moments and famous numbers, including Secret Love, Black Hills Of Dakota, and Windy City.

Doncaster’s Phoenix Theatre Company present this musical Western adapted from the celebrated stage play and film.

Main space, 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.15pm £16 / £14 concessions Adapted by Ronald Hanmer and Phil Park. From the stage play by Charles K. Freeman after Warner Bros. Film written

by James O’Hanlon. Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Music by Sammy Fain. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd

Russell Kane: Smallness

Tuesday 5 November Doncaster Flower Club’s charity event is supporting FireFly, the local cancer awareness and support charity, which provides transport for patients travelling to Sheffield.

Wednesday 20 November Star of BBC Three’s Unzipped and Live at the Electric, the Jedward-haired awardwinning comedian visits Doncaster with a new blisteringly funny show.

Watch him go through thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big.

In this evening prize-winning floral art presenter Tony Brown will enchant with his floral designs of ‘Festive Delights’.

You may be lucky enough to win one of the many floral arrangements in the raffle and take it home.

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Blockbust-A-Beatz Street Beat

Saturday 23 November A Hip-Hop Picture Show!

Come and see all of your favourite films transformed into a hard-hitting urban dance piece. This spectacular production features dance, drama, live vocal and amazing stunts and tricks. Winners of Doncaster’s Got Talent 2012.

Tickets on sale late summer

Main Space, 7.30pm £17.50

‘A seriously good comedian’

The Times (on Russell Kane)

Main Space, 7pm Saturday matinee, 2pm £10 / £8 children and senior citizens

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Well meaning, but disaster prone, she tries to help the local saloon proprietor out of a jam by promising to fetch a music-hall star from Chicago.

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Festive Delights

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Tue 12–Sat 16 November Deadwood City, 1876. The sharp shooting tomboy ‘Calam’ dresses like a man, totes a gun and drives the city stagecoach.

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BITES: After each show, why not stay with us for a bite to eat and a chat about what you’ve just seen?

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Fancy seeing something a bit out of the ordinary? New Realities brings artists and companies to our stages who make really exciting new theatre and dance. Some of their work is beautiful, some is strange, all will surprise.

Their shows may be witty and unexpected, and they’ll tell delightful stories in interesting ways. We hope that you’ll join us to have a look.

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CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Produced by RashDash Theatre with live music from Not Now Bernard

Daniel Bye is a theatre-maker, writer, director and performer. His work wrestles down big ideas until they are small enough to swallow. You might laugh, cry and want to change the world.

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The Ugly Sisters Wednesday 9 October Leeds-based duo RashDash are rising stars of comedy theatre, winning Edinburgh Fringe First awards two years running.

In The Ugly Sisters they perform a highenergy, darkly entertaining look at the story of Cinderella’s less cosmetically endowed sisters.

A brilliantly funny show in which the fairy tale is told though song, dance, comedy and even beatboxing. With brilliant three piece band Not Now Bernard add a live punk soundtrack.

‘It’s electrifying’ The Telegraph ‘A sensational show’ Total Theatre Review ‘Ten times more fun than the Disney version!’ Three Weeks Second Space, 7.45pm £10 / £8 concessions

Daniel Bye

The 6 O’Clock News Thu 24–Fri 25 Oct Apart from Doctor Who, who knows what will be in the news on the 24 - 25 October? Whatever the headlines, Daniel and a team of specially-selected artists will digest and respond to them for your viewing pleasure.

The Price of Everything Sat 26 Oct Staged as a performance lecture it asks one of the most important questions of our time: why do we have to measure absolutely everything in money? A little bit interactive, very funny and slightly sad.

‘The future of British theatre’ The Times ‘Stylish, terrific, intelligent’ The Guardian Second Space, 7.45pm £10 / £8 concessions

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Out Of His Skin Thursday 21 November Everyone has limits, not everyone accepts them. Bored with life one man searches for the next high, the next hit, the next big thing.

This is a pure adrenaline rush of a show.

Drawing from urban roots, the company of 6 dancers has all the explosions and stunts of break dance.

The Stage say this to say about 2Faced Dance: ‘Eloquent, moving and just downright cool, 2Faced Dance is one of the UK’s finest male dance companies’ need we say more?!

‘Exciting and fresh’ BachTrack ‘They dance like adrenaline junkies’ The Times ‘Utterly compelling’ The Scotsman Main Space, 7.30pm £16 / £13 concessions

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Kiss Me Like You Mean It EAN IT YOU M E LIKE M S IS K

COMEDY DRAMA

Inspector Norse LipService

Wed 18–Thu 19 September A flat-pack knitted crime thriller that will leave you in stitches. We’ve all heard of Abba and Ikea. Now with Wallander, The Killing, Steig Larsson (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) and another winning Eurovision entry there’s a fascination with our Nordic neighbours that’s stronger than ever before.

Enter ex pop-star recluse Freya looking out of her log cabin in bitter midwinter. She smiles and turns back to her meatballs. But who is the stranger walking across the frozen wastes, in a fur hat, with a chisel? Murder is afoot.

By Chris Chibnall Directed by Kevin Spence JKL Productions

Thu 26–Sat 28 September It’s 3am on a warm night in the back garden of a house in Doncaster and the party inside is just coming to an end.

This is where young Tony and Ruth have their first encounter and the magic follows from there. Meanwhile, upstairs, pensioners Don and Edie are having a party of their own!

A fantastically funny romantic comedy from the writer of Life on Mars, Torchwood, Dr. Who and more recently the hit ITV series Broadchurch. Follow these two couples through the early morning to sunrise, showing through laughter and tears just what the true meaning of love is.

Second Space, 7.45pm £12 / £10 concessions

Packed full of one-liners, clever puns and visual gags this is a wonderfully funny spoof from the award-winning LipService.

DANCE

Knitters needed! Can you help knit some of the set? Drop us a line at hello@castindoncaster.com

Sat 19–Sun 20 October A spectacular performance of dance from one of Doncaster’s leading schools. A foot-tapping treat!

Second Space, 7.45pm Thursday matinee 3pm £12 / £10 concessions

Jacqueline Everton School of Dance

Second Space, 1.30pm & 6.30pm Tickets on sale late summer

Our Second Space Ticket Office: 01302 303 959

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Hallowe’en Ghost Stories

Don’t sit in the dark too long now…

The Ghost Hunter Theatre of the Damned

Thu 31 October–Fri 1 November Dick runs a ghost tour, and he’s got a great story to tell. It’s about something terrible buried beneath the cobbles. It’s about the past. It’s about ghosts. And it’s about to catch up with him.

Dare you hear a ghost story this Hallowe’en?

Horror and suspense abounds. ‘the script is tight, intense and unrelenting’ West End Wilma Second Space, 7.45pm £10 / concessions £8

Oh Whistle: Two Ghost Stories by M R James Nunkie Productions

Thursday 7 November Over a century after they were first published, the ghost stories of M R James retain their power to terrify and thrill.

Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad – a tale of nocturnal horror – is considered by many to be the author’s masterpiece.

It is beautifully complemented here by The Ash Tree, a story of witchcraft and vengeance down the generations.

Two classic spine-chillers performed by candlelight.

Second Space, 7.45pm £12 / £10 concessions

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(on Unmythable)

THEATRE

The Lovesong of Alfred J Hitchcock New Perspectives Theatre Company

By David Rudkin Directed by Jack McNamara

Saturday 2 November An evening in the head of the Master of Suspense. Alfred Hitchcock, at the height of his powers, is possessed by a dreamlike vision of a woman. From his director’s chair the 60-year-old Hitchcock begins to unravel some of the defining films of our time, drawing us into the imagination of one of the world’s most mysterious creative minds.

Adapted from his award-winning radio play, Rudkin’s poetic new play takes a unique look at the way the great filmmaker developed the ideas of his most famous films, including Marnie, Vertigo, Psycho and Strangers On A Train.

The result is a unique and haunting character study and an unprecedented journey into the mind of one our most fascinating cultural icons.

Second Space, 3pm & 7.45pm £12 / £10 concessions

MUSICAL COMEDY

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‘Flawless…

Unmissable’

Unmythable Temple Theatre

Sunday 3 November One show. Three actors. All the Greek myths. Heroes, monsters and gods go head-to-head in a hilarious and unforgettable journey through the greatest stories ever told.

An anarchic blend of comedy, crossdressing, stories and songs, Unmythable returns to the UK after a sell-out European tour and an award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Second Space, 5pm £10 / £8 concessions

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Flesh

By Sarah McDonald Hughes Directed by Martin Gibbons Monkeywood Theatre in association with the Royal Exchange Manchester

Thursday 14 November ‘It was New Year’s and I was all ready to go and get lashed. I don’t know why I did the test then but I did. I couldn’t wait. And there was just one line so I chucked it but then Dylan looked at it again, he had to get it out the bin, and there was two lines.

Two lines means you’re pregnant.’

Shannon and Dylan are 16. They’re in love. And they’re having a baby.

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THEATRE

Best of BE

Friday 8 November BE Festival is an international theatre festival, bringing together the most daring and unforgettable new performances from across Europe. A unique chance to see three awardwinning festival favourites in one night, each half an hour long, with a chance to eat and discuss what you’ve seen.

Al Cubo by Betti Combo (France) Three buffoons help and defy one another in equal measure. Masterful circus meets mischievous theatre, with buckets of charm.

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FLESH

In summer 2012, Monkeywood spent hundreds of hours with young parents gathering their true stories. The stories they told were surprising, moving and heart-stoppingly honest. Flesh is a brand new play based on these stories, which follows three young people as they become parents for the first time.

Second Space, 7.45pm £10 / £8 concessions STAND UP COMEDY

Cast Comedy Club

Tao Te by Ferenc Feher (Hungary)

Friday 15 November A night of comedy from the UK’s best upcoming comedians to get you ready for the weekend. The bar’s open throughout to refresh that laughing gear!

A unique and intensely physical piece, fusing freestyle dance with martial arts.

Two men are dragged through a series of conflicts and struggles.

Gary Delaney Award-wining comedy as seen on Mock The Week and Dave’s One Night Stand. ‘The undisputed master of the one-liner genre’ The Guardian

Next Door by Out of Balanz (Denmark)

Andrew Ryan As seen on ‘Russell Howard’s Big News’. ‘Utterly brilliant, he’s going to be a huge star’ Time Out

When Ivan’s neighbour passes away, Ivan realises he doesn’t know anything about him. Intimate storytelling and highoctane physical theatre.

Second Space, 8pm £10 / £8 concessions

Second Space, 7.45pm £12

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This Christmas glass slippers are bang on trend! Don’t miss everyone’s favourite rags-toriches pantomime.

A Cast production Directed by Kully Thiarai Written by Joel Horwood and Morgan Lloyd Malcolm

Thursday 5–Tuesday 31 December

Cinderella A beautiful girl, a wicked step mother, two ugly sisters, a prince, a fairy god mother, a pumpkin and lots and lots of magic.

OK, so everyone knows the story of Cinderella. It’s our favourite pantomime after all. In this brand new version, written especially for Doncaster, expect plenty of twists, turns and surprises.

There will be live music, beautiful costumes, mayhem and plenty of silly songs.

Will Cinderella get to the pick-a-princess ball? Will the Prince fall in love with her? And what about Buttons, what will his fate be?

Directed by Cast’s Artistic Director, Kully Thiarai, Cinderella is our very own production and will have more magic and sparkle than ever seen before.

Main Space £16 / concessions £13 Family Ticket £50 (a maximum of two full price ticket holders) £12.50 Groups 10+ / £11 Groups 30+ Schools tickets £8 (if paid before 25 October 2013, £9 after)

Ticket Office: 01302 303 959

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Thu 5 Dec 7pm Fri 6 Dec 10am, 1.30pm Sat 7 Dec 2pm, 7pm Mon 9 Dec 10am, 1.30pm Tue 10 Dec 10am, 1.30pm Wed 11 Dec 10am, 1.30pm Thu 12 Dec 1.30pm, 7pm Fri 13 Dec 1.30pm, 6pm Sat 14 Dec 2pm, 7pm Mon 16 Dec 10am, 1.30pm Tue 17 Dec 10am, 1.30pm Wed 18 Dec 1.30pm, 6pm (BSL performance) Thu 19 Dec 10am, 1.30pm, 6pm Sat 21 Dec 2pm, 7pm Sun 22 Dec 10am, 2pm Mon 23 Dec 2pm, 6pm Tue 24 Dec 2pm, 6pm Thu 26 Dec 2pm, 6pm Fri 27 Dec 2pm, 6pm Sat 28 Dec 2pm, 7pm Sun 29 Dec 2pm, 6pm Mon 30 Dec 2pm, 6pm Tue 31 Dec 10am, 2pm

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‘It is terrific fun, and any family that took part would talk for years afterwards about the time they saved Christmas’

CHILDREN AND FAMILY

Everybody loves Christmas, don’t they? How could they possibly not?

Well someone doesn’t...

59 Minutes to Save Christmas Made by the award-winning Slung Low

Sat 14–Mon 23 December Things are very, very wrong – Christmas trees are behaving strangely, there are rumours of grumpy fairies and elves throwing baubles at shoppers! Someone is out to spoil the fun, the clock is ticking and no one can stop it but you – you have 59 Minutes to Save Christmas!

The Guardian

An interactive headphone journey around Cast for intrepid adventurers and brave parents (who might be useful to reach the high stuff).

Direct from a 2012 smash-hit run in London, the original production of 59 Minutes to Save Christmas was commissioned by the Barbican. £8 adults / £5 children For ages 6+ There are various performances on each day, visit castindoncaster.com for details or call 01302 303 959 Please note this is a promenade performance, audience members are required to walk around Cast

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Other Christmas events MUSICAL (COMMUNITY)

A Christmas Carol New Youth Theatre Doncaster Senior Production

Fri 29–Sat 30 November A traditional and atmospheric new musical based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens. Stingy old Ebenezer Scrooge is the meanest man in London. But on Christmas Eve, he has a haunting nightmare. Visited by three ghosts Scrooge is given one last chance to change his path.

Will he see the error of his ways?

Second Space, 7.15pm Saturday matinee, 2pm £12 / concessions £10

COMEDY / CABARET

COMEDY

Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer: Can’t Stop, Shan’t Stop

Norman Lovett: Old and New

Saturday 14 December Whether you know him as the disembodied head of the ship’s computer on Red Dwarf or as a master of deadpan and surreal stand-up comedy, Norman Lovett is bound to make you laugh.

Thursday 12 December Mr.B makes his Cast debut with Carshalton, his butler in tow for an hour of chaphop education and jollity.

Premiering ditties from his new long player Can’t Stop, Shan’t Stop as well as playing a few chap-hop classics.

Prepare to be schooled in the ways of a chap. Lessons include: ordering the correct size of champagne bottle; choosing event-specific footwear; how to claim victory in failure; the real difference between ladies and chaps and the appropriate time to arrive at an orgy.

In this evening the standup legend performs his Edinburgh Fringe show in which The Sugababes and the Gay Reaper will be discussed amongst many more subjects.

‘A true master of his craft’ Chortle Second Space 7.45pm £10 / £8 concessions

On a one-man mission to introduce Hip-Hop to the Queen’s English, Mr. B has performed across Europe, from the Glastonbury Festival to club NME in Paris.

CAROL TMAS A CHRIS

Second Space, 7.45pm £10 / £8 concessions

STAND UP COMEDY

Cast Comedy Club Christmas Special

Friday 20 December A festive instalment of our regular comedy club for ho ho ho hilarity. The perfect office night out with a bar close enough to refresh that laughing gear.

Seymour Mace As seen on Dave’s One Night Stand and from the Johnny Vegas sitcom Ideal.

Ben Davids ‘Definitely an act to look out for’ Who’s laughing now Second Space, 8pm £10 / £8 concessions

‘Manic and gripping’ The Guardian (on Seymour Mace) Ticket Office: 01302 303 959

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Christmas Brass: Hatfield Colliery Band

Sunday 15 December A festive concert from Doncaster’s Hatfield Colliery Band.

The programme will include popular Christmas music and a mixture of brass band music and well-known pieces.

Richard Marshall, who is the principal cornet of the world famous Black Dyke Band, will be playing some solo pieces from his recent tour of Japan of which he will just have completed two weeks before the concert.

Main Space, 7pm £12

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PARTICIPATION

PARTICIPATION

Our incredible opening production also marks the launch of Right Up Our Street.

We have a whole team of community participants working alongside professional performers to create a truly spectacular event.

Children from across Doncaster have been working with darts (Doncaster Community Arts) to create a collection of original songs about their town. On Thursday 10 October they will perform these songs in a special concert at Cast.

A Cast of Thousands

There is a specially commissioned dance piece from choreographers Nathan Geering, Anna Olejnicki and Wayne Sables, and the talented Doncaster duo Rita Payne have created a brand new song for us. Dancers and singers from across Doncaster will be coming together to make this an event not to miss.

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PARTICIPATION

Calling locally based performers

PARTICIPATION

We are planning a number of projects through Right Up Our Street, that will offer a range of opportunities for participation in some ambitious homegrown productions. We are keen to hear from performers with some experience (gained either in the amateur, university or higher education sector).

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Orchestras Live on a project that will bring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to Cast. The RPO will perform a series of concerts for 1,200 young people from the borough. A first-time orchestral concert experience that is exciting and inspiring.

If you are passionate about working with one of the many excellent amateur groups in Doncaster, or if you are a recent drama / performing arts graduate, please get in touch. There will be opportunities over the coming years to be involved in large-scale productions.

Send an email with the subject ‘Cast Ensemble’ to: hello@castindoncaster.com

First Time Live – Youth

Join our

PARTICIPATION

The Puffball Project Cast has joined forces with London’s Roundhouse for a major new project: The Puffball Project.

A unique workshop residency for anyone over 16 who identifies themselves as Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender or Questioning, working with award-winning performance artist Mark Storor (Fat Girl Gets A Haircut and Other Stories) and a professional circus artist.

PARTICIPATION

BalletLORENT’s Rapunzel features children from the town

Doncaster children will join the professional ensemble for balletLORENT’s Rapunzel. A unique opportunity to work on a professional dance theatre production with one of the UK’s leading companies.

Cast of Thousands Cast is more than a place where you sit and watch shows. It’s a place for artists and audiences to get in touch with their creative side. There are so many opportunities to be involved with events at Cast.

We recommend that you keep your eye on castindoncaster.com for the most up to date information.

Here are just some of the things happening. For further information drop us a line at hello@castindoncaster.com or call us on 01302 303 959.

Join us on facebook www.facebook.com/castindoncaster and follow us on Twitter @castindoncaster

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The Building Circle Bar Our upper bar, serving drinks and bar snacks during performance evenings.

Main Space Our 620 seat main space has a traditional lyric theatre layout, with two levels of seating – stalls and dress circle. All the seating is designed for optimum sightline viewing.

There is an orchestra pit and a fly tower.

Drama Space Our room in the top of the copper box. A fantastic and flexible space ideal for small performances and rehearsals.

Dance Space Right in the heart of our building, with a fully sprung floor and everything needed for performances or rehearsals.

DRAMA SPACE MAIN SPACE CIRCLE

DANCE SPACE MEETING SPACES SECOND SPACE

MAIN SPACE STALLS

TICKETS SECOND SPACE

ENTRANCE

Café / Bar An exciting new place to eat, drink and socialise. Serving delicious food from local suppliers and a wide selection of fairtrade coffees, speciality teas, wines, beers and spirits.

Ticket Office: 01302 303 959

The Square An outdoor space. The Square will be the venue for our first ever performance. Across the year it’ll be animated with performances and events.

The Nook Bar Our second bar space. A perfect quiet spot to meet.

During performance evenings this will be the bar for the second space.

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Meeting Spaces We have two meeting spaces.

Formal and informal setups can be created and we can even remove the walls to create a bigger space.

Second Space This is our really flexible studio. It can be set up in various configurations from seating end-on for 130 people, in the round for 200 people or standing gigs for up to 300.

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The Main Space

How to book tickets

Accessibility

How to get here

Ticket Office: 01302 303 959

Our new building has been designed with complete accessibility in mind. Whatever your access requirements you will find our venue accommodating and accessible.

Cast is located in Doncaster’s new Civic and Cultural Quarter. This is in the Waterdale part of the town centre. We are the big, copper fronted building on the new Sir Nigel Gresley Square.

The main space, second space and box office areas have hearing loops and all spaces have infrared hearing panels, which can also accommodate Audio Described performances. All areas are accessible via lift. There is also a changing places room for people with specific needs.

Our address is: Cast, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU.

Online: castindoncaster.com In person: Cast, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU Opening times: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm (later on performance nights) Cast is part of Doncaster Ticket Office. We share our booking system with the Dome and also sell tickets for other events around the area.

Tickets can be collected on the night or posted in advance for an additional fee.

When booking you will be asked if you would like to support our work through making a small donation.

Terms and conditions apply. Please visit castindoncaster.com for full details.

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We are just a short walk from the Train Station and Bus Station.

For parking the Civic and Cultural Quarter Car Park is just a 2 minute walk from the venue.

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Season diary A Cast Of Thousands Fri 6 Sep Sir Nigel Gresley Square

The Ugly Sisters Wed 9 Oct Second Space

The Ghost Hunter Thu 31 Oct–Fri 1 Nov Second Space

Russell Kane Wed 20 Nov Main Space

The Glee Club Fri 6–Sat 21 Sep Main Space

First Voice Thu 10 Oct Main Space

Phil Kay Sat 2 Nov Main Space

2Faced Dance: Out Of His Skin Thu 21 Nov Main Space

Open House Sat 7–Sun 8 Sep Whole building

Cast Comedy Club Thu 10 Oct Second Space

I Doncaster Fri 22 Nov Second Space

Landscapes Sat 14–Sun 15 Sep Drama Space

Dave Formula and the Finks Fri 11 Oct Second Space

The Lovesong of Alfred J Hitchcock Sat 2 Nov Second Space

Inspector Norse Wed 18–Thu 19 Sep Second Space

Susan Teale School of Dance Fri 11–Sat 12 Oct Main Space

Rita Payne Sat 21 Sep Second Space

Twelfth Night Tue 15–Sat 19 Oct Main Space

Kate Rusby Sun 22 Sep Main Space

Jacqueline Everton School of Dance Sat 19 Oct Second Space

Gareth Gates Wed 25 Sep Main Space The Mikado Thu 26–Fri 27 Sep Main Space Kiss Me Like You Mean It Thu 26–Sat 28 Sep Second Space Clare Teal and the Big Band Sat 28 Sep Main Space Translunar Paradise Tue 1 Oct Main Space Royal Flush Fri 4–Sat 5 Oct Second Space Who’s Been Sitting in My Chair?

Sun 6 Oct Second Space Phoenix Dance Theatre: Particle Velocity Tue 8 Oct Main Space

Supported by

Simon Armitage Sun 20 Oct Main Space Hope and Social Tue 22 Oct Main Space Daniel Bye Thu 24–Sat 26 Oct Second Space Nobulus: Out of the Shadow Fri 25 Oct Main Space Vive Le Cabaret Sat 26 Oct Main Space Toro! Toro!

Mon 28–Tue 29 Oct Second Space George’s Marvellous Medicine Mon 28–Tue 29 Oct Drama Space Rapunzel Tue 29–Wed 30 Oct Main Space

Unmythable Sun 3 Nov Main Space Melody Loses Her Mojo Mon 4–Tue 5 Nov Main Space Doncaster Flower Club Tue 5 Nov Main Space Oh Whistle Thu 7 Nov Second Space Marilyn Yeardley School of Dance Fri 8–Sat 9 Nov Main Space Best of BE Fri 8 Nov Second Space Myra Dubois Sat 9 Nov Second Space Calamity Jane Tue 12–Sat 16 Nov Main Space Emil and the Detectives Wed 13 Nov Second Space Flesh Thu 14 Nov Second Space Cast Comedy Club Fri 15 Nov Second Space Big Band Celebration!

Sun 17 Nov Main Space

Blockbust–A–Beatz Sat 23 Nov Main Space Instructions for a Better Life Wed 27 Nov Second Space A Christmas Carol Fri 29–Sat 30 Nov Second Space A Roo In My Suitcase Sun 1 Dec Second Space Cinderella Thu 5–Tue 31 Dec Main Space 59 Minutes to Save Christmas Sat 14–Mon 23 Dec Whole Venue Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer Thu 12 Dec Second Space Norman Lovett Sat 14 Dec Second Space Christmas Brass Sun 15 Dec Main Space Cast Comedy Club Christmas Special Fri 20 Dec Second Space Shadow Game Sat 8 Feb Main Space