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Cast is a registered charity. The work we do really does made a difference. We inspire new generations, helping them to find their voice and build their confidence, and bring world-class theatre to our town.

One way to support the work we do is by becoming a Founder Member, and in return we offer exclusive deals and benefits.

30 memberper year

Membership Card,Badge and Pen

Exclusive deals on selected events and in our Caf Bar throughout the year

Free exchanges ontickets (T&Cs apply)

No Booking Feeson any events at Cast

50 memberper year



Free exchanges on tickets and no quibble refunds (T&Cs apply)


Exclusive sneak peeksbehind the scenes andmember opportunities

Introduce a new memberat this level and receivea 5 Gift Voucher to useat Cast

100 memberper year



Free exchanges on tickets and no quibble refunds (T&Cs apply)


Exclusive sneak peeksbehind the scenes andeven more member opportunities

Introduce a new memberat this level and receivea 10 Gift Voucher to useat Cast

Free Cloakroom

See castindoncaster.com/member for a full list of current membership perks.


Main Space 17 / 14 concessions*Family 4 ticket 56*(admits a maximum of two full price ticket holders)Schools 10.50*(pupils only, one teacher free for every ten pupils paid)Groups 10 + 13.50*Groups 30 + 12.50*(Group booking/school rates are not available on Fri 5 Decand between Sat 20 Dec Wed 31 Dec)Preview: Fri 5 Dec 7pm, all seats 12.50*

In a land far, far away, yet somehow strangely familiar, Aladdin and hismother are struggling to make ends meet. Aladdin dreams of living thelifestyle of a prince and his mother not quite the fairest in the land imagines riches beyond her wildest dreams.

If only magic existed. If only there were such things as genies and enchantedlamps well, this is pantomime and anything is possible!

After last years smash-hit success, our latest festive offering promises evenmore. Live music, beautiful costumes, mayhem and song combine to create aChristmas treat with oodles of magic and heaps of sparkle.

December 2014Friday 5 (preview) 7pm

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Monday 8 10am 2pm

Tuesday 9 10am 2pm

Wednesday 10 10am 2pm

Thursday 11 10am 2pm

Friday 12 10am 2pm

Saturday 13 2pm 7pm

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Tuesday 16 10am 2pm

Wednesday 17 10am 2pm

Thursday 18 10am 2pm

Friday 19 2pm 7pm

Saturday 20 2pm 7pm

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Monday 22 2pm 7pm

Tuesday 23 2pm 7pm

Wednesday 24 1pm 5pm

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Friday 26 1pm 5pm

Saturday 27 2pm 7pm

Sunday 28 2pm 7pm

Monday 29 2pm 7pm

Tuesday 30 2pm 7pm

Wednesday 31 1pm 5pm

January 2015Thursday 1

Friday 2 2pm 7pm

Saturday 3 2pm 7pm

Relaxed Performance Thu 11 Dec, 10amSign Language Interpreted Fri 19 Dec, 7pmCaptioned Performance Sat 20 Dec, 2pmAudio Described Sat 20 Dec, 6.45pm(Touch Tour 6pm)

One of thetowns best pantos in yearsDoncaster Free Press on Cinderella

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* Includes 50p per ticket booking fee, not charged if paying by cash

Friday 5 December Saturday 3 January

A Cast PantomimeCreated by Matthew Bugg and Kully ThiaraiDesigned by Ali Allen


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Everyone knows that the skies above our housesare filled with magic around Christmas time. Look closely and youll see the Christmas star, closer still and you might see Santas sleigh with Rudolph at the front. But the best way to see everything is up in the sky!

Join the crew aboard the Christmas Flying Machine on a journey up, up and away. Flap the wings, work the controls and steer the captains wheel as we embark on a secret mission for Santa all the way to the North Pole.

After the success of last years interactive childrens show 59 minutes to Save Christmas, this is another Christmas treat with lots of participation for intrepid adventurers and their useful adults.

Second Space and the skies above!Fri 19 Sat 20 Dec: 11am, 1pm & 3pm

Mon 22 Dec Sat 3 Jan: 11am, 1pm, 4pm & 6pmNo performances Sun 21 Dec, Thu 25 Dec or Thu 1 Jan

8.50 adults / 5.50 children*

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Cast Comedy ClubChristmas SpecialFriday 19 Saturday 20 December

Our regular comedy club goes all festive for two bumper nights of ho-ho-ho-hilarity. Weve even got some extra special headliners well, it is Christmas. Whether its the office night out, a gathering with mates, or the first of many family get togethers we promise side splitting entertainment with a bar close enough to refresh that laughing gear.

Rob RouseHe has more energy than a hyperactive six-year-old sucking on a lollipop while bouncing on a spacehopper thats right, its him off the tele! Award-winning wit from 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Daves One Night Stand, Celebrity Juice and many more.

Peter BrushOne of our most talked about emerging talents with a collection of brilliantly funny one-liners sown liberally throughout his set. BBC New Comedy Award runner-up.

Second Space 8pm10.50 /8.50 concessions*

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A Yuletide Evening with Gervase PhinnA Christmas CelebrationSunday 14 December

Gervase Phinn has been delighting audiences for more years than he can recall with his tales of his life as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales.

Spend a heart-warming evening with one of Britains greatest comic writers and performers, as he recounts hilarious and sometimes poignant stories, anecdotes, poems and readings on the theme of Christmas.

This Rotherham writers stories have seen him become one of the UKs most popular authors and his live shows have gained legendary status.

Main Space 7pm17*

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Have you ever wanted to know a Christmas secret? Maybe youd like to know where the fairy on top of the tree comes from? Or why you never see a Christmas elf? Or what exactly happened to Frosty the Snowman? Maybe youd like to know the greatest secret of them all... the one about Santa Claus and the thing he loves best.

Could it be presents? Could it be reindeer? Could it be snow? Youll never guess!

Join Santa and his friends in this fun filled family musical complete with games, giggles and all your favourite Christmas songs.A perfect treat for children who are that little bit too young for panto.

Every child can bring a letter to Santa to give to him after the show, so don't forget to come with your camera to capture the smiles!

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The Peoples Theatre CompanyBy Steven Lee

Monday 8 Saturday 13 December

Second SpaceMonday 6pm / Tue Fri 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm / Sat 12.30pm, 3pm & 5pm8.50 adults / 5.50 children*

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The Big Chris Barber BandSaturday 31 January

Jazz legend Chris Barber celebrates his 65th anniversary as bandleader with a Europe-wide concert tour.

Inspired by the King Oliver Creole Jazz Band, Chris formed his first band in 1949 at the age of nineteen and has gone on to become not only Europes most successful and influential bandleader, but a bona fide jazz legend.

With his ten-piece band, featuring a seven-strong front line, Chris plays a selection of his favourite music from his roots in New Orleans style to the early music of Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet, before going back to When the Saints.

The Big Chris Barber Band performs an exciting, and moving, evening of world-class jazz.

Main Space 7.30pm19.50*

Red Ladder Theatre Company and DumbWise Written by Terry JonesAdapted by John Ward

Thursday 19 February

In a land where Dragons are locked in boilerrooms and mountains move like the oceans,Nicobobinus and his best friend Rosie embarkon a wild, globetrotting adventure to curehim of a golden curse.

A cast of five actor musicians bring this epic tale to lifewith original songs, instrumental acrobatics, movingsets and a bucket load of Monty Python-esque wit.

An adventurous family musical adaptation of Terry Jonesmuch loved childrens tale about the boy who coulddo anything.

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An Evening of Love and Romance Created by Matthew Bugg and Kully Thiarai

Saturday 14 February

Whether youre head over heels in love or searching for a soul-mate, get in the mood this Valentines Day and join us for a very special celebration of love and romance.

A talented cast of actors and musicians will share with you some of the most beautiful love songs, love poems and love letters ever written from the distant past to the present day. Enjoy a wide range of old favourites, new discoveries and a couple of surprises.

Share your messages of love for that special someone by nominating a favourite love song or sending a few special words.Email [email protected] by Wednesday 14 January and well try and grant your special request.

Main Space 7.30pm17 / 14 concessions*Pre-show dining: Special Valentines day meal from our Caf Bar 20 per personAN EVENING WITH

David StarkeyThe Tudors and Us Friday 13 February

The UKs leading constitutional historian, known for his forthright views, talks about the period he describes as the most glorious soap opera.

A Cambridge educated grammar school boy who became an LSE lecturer, debater on Radio 4s Moral Maze and the creator and presenter of many historical TV series on such subjects as Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, the Monarchy, the Churchills, and recently Music and Monarchy.

There are few more stimulating thinkers, and few who und erstand better the way the most powerful have thought throughout our history.

Main Space 7.30pm15*Groups 10+ 10.50*

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ADVENTUROUS FAMILY MUSICAL

Main Space 2pm and 7pm 12.50 / 10.50 concessions* Family 4 ticket 40*(admits a maximum two full price ticket holders)

New fairy tales are a rare occurrence this one enthralslike the best of theold storiesThe Sunday Times


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The times and hips might be tight, but in this nursing home for actors, a group of aged panto performers are determined to prove that its not all behind them.

A devastating, moving and hilarious look at getting on and letting it allhang out with a host of classic routines, surprisingly athletic dancing anda rock n roll sing-along.

From Nirvana to Tom Jones, Aqua to Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin toGloria Gaynor, nothing is off vocal limits or off key!

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Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and Oldham Coliseum TheatreBy Erik GedeonAdapted by Giles Croft and Stefan Bednarczyk

Tuesday 24 Saturday 28 February

Main Space 7.30pmMatinees Thu 2pm / Sat 2pm17 / 14 concessions*All matinee tickets 14*



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Back to BroadwaySaturday 21 March

The all-singing, all-dancing, theatrical sensation that invites you to take a breathtaking journey through the magical world of musicals.

All the best-loved songs from the worlds greatest musicals are showcased in a spellbinding and captivating stage spectacular. Including the unforgettable One Day More from Les Misrables, the glitz and glamour of Copacabana, the uplifting Time Of My Life from Dirty Dancing and the fantastic Defying Gravity from Wicked.

With unforgettable performances, dazzling costumes and original choreography, all backed by a stunning New York setting, Back to Broadway is not to be missed.

Main Space 7.30pm 18.50 / 16.50 concessions*

COMEDY

One Man Breaking BadPerformed by Miles Allen Written and Directed by Matthew Hardy

Friday 20 March

Sixty Episodes. One Show. Yo! Join us on a rip-roaring ride through the greatest television show ever made.

LA actor Miles Allen smacks the senses with his super-charged, crazily accurate renditions of all the iconic characters, including Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt Junior, Mike and Gus Fring.

With over a million hits on YouTube, and sell-out runs at comedy festivals in Melbourne and Edinburgh, Allens incredible impersonations break all five seasons down into one, exhilarating, hilarious tour de force performance.

Miles Allens high-energy, warp-speed romp through all five seasons is bringing the house down every nightThe Guardian

Main Space 7.30pm17*

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Doncaster Amateur Operatic Society

Wednesday 4 Saturday 7 March

In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblads dream is to dance on the Corny Collins Show.

When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, and meets a colourful array of characters, such as Corny Collins and Velma Von Tussle (the villainous producer of the show who does everything in her power to further her daughters career and destroy Tracys and Cornys).

Big hair, big heart, big dance routines and big hits. Revisit the 60s with You Cant Stop the Beat, Good Morning Baltimore and many more. Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters. Book by Mark ODonnell and Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Main Space 7.15pmSaturday Matinee 2.15pm16.50 / 12.50 concessions*Family 4 ticket 52*(admits a maximum of two full price ticket holders)

Presented by Dance Touring Partnership

Tuesday 10 March

The amazing debut of Wim Vandekeybus andUltima Vez in 1987 stunned the world of dance. Receiving the prestigious Bessie Award in New York for this brutal confrontation of dance and music.

28 years later and with a new cast, the show still stands as one of the most exciting pieces of dance ever made and is once again on an unmissable world tour.

Vandekeybus first piece of choreography balances on the razor edge of attraction and repulsion. Dancers are driven to act and react at high speed and with split second timing, to each other, and the music.

Moments of humour thread through explosions of aggression, fear and danger in this adrenaline-fuelled distinctly physical performance.

Main Space 7.30pm16.50 / 14.50 concessions* Schools 10.50* (pupils only, one teacher free for every ten pupils paid)


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Adapted from the novel by Susan Hill, author ofThe Woman in Black, this tense and atmospheric new production is an otherworldly mystery that leaves a terrifying eeriness suspended in the air.

A ghostly chill falls over Doncaster this March with a travellers strange tale of threats from beyond the grave.

The Mist in the Mirror is a gothic fireside story which the audience is invited to eavesdrop on. Visual theatre innovators and makers of A Farewell to Arms, imitating the dog, are on hand to create an unnerving ethereal atmosphere and an unsettling feeling that might just follow you home at the end of the night...

Main Space 7.30pmMatinees Thu 1.30pm / Sat 2.30pm18.50 / 15.50 concessions*10.50 schools* (pupils only, one free teacher for every ten paid)All matinee tickets 15.50*

An Oldham Coliseum Theatre ProductionAdapted by Ian Kershaw from the novel by Susan HillDirected by Kevin Shaw

Tuesday 24 Saturday 28 March

Not to be missedon any accountThe Stage on Oldham Coliseum and imitating the dogs

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The Good Old Days of VarietyMark Andrews Productions

Tuesday 14 April

The award-winning variety show returns to Doncaster taking you back to the great days of variety entertainment.

Headlined by singer, stage and film star Anita Harris, her wonderful career includes starring in Las Vegas, the West End, Carry On films, Royal Variety Shows and working alongside Tommy Cooper, Morecambe and Wise and Kenneth Williams.

Backed by a full supporting company of West End singers and a live band.

Main Space 1.30pm14 / 12 senior citizens*Groups 10+ 11.50*

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Stacey KentSunday 19 April

Stacey Kent performs songs from her new album The Changing Lights.

Her platinum-selling album Breakfast On the Morning Tram was nominated for a Grammy Award. Whilst her follow-up albums Raconte-Moi and Dreamer in Concert have been released in more than 37 countries making Kent a truly international artist.

The Changing Lights places Kents love for Brazilian music centre-stage, featuring Bossa Nova classics like How Insensitive alongside originals by the songwriting team of Jim Tomlinson and acclaimed novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro.


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The Ronnie Scotts StoryThe Ronnie Scotts All Stars QuintetSaturday 25 April

Direct from Londons world-famous jazz club, Ronnie Scotts, musical director James Pearson and the All Stars present The Ronnie Scotts Story.

Mixing classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scotts such as Count Basie, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Miles Davis with tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians, police raids, and the mystery bottle of Mumm Champagne behind the bar.

A unique evening celebrating one of the worldsmost famousjazz venues, its music, and history.

Main Space 7.30pm 18.50 / 16.50 concessions*

The John Godber Company and Theatre Royal Wakefield Written and Directed by John Godber

Thursday 9 Friday 10 April

Following last years sell-out performances the international smash-hit returns bypopular demand.

Lucky Eric, Judd, Les and Ralph are the originalmen in black as they tell the tale of onenight in a Yorkshire disco. All the gangare out on the town, the boys,the girls, the cheesy DJ, the late nightkebab man and the taxi home, allunder the watchful eyes of theBouncers.

Multi award-winning playwritten and directed by JohnGodber featuring a frighteningarray of northern talent.

Main Space Thursday 7.30pm /Friday 5pm and 8.30pm16.50 / 13.50 concessions*

Devastatingly stylish...a beauty in anycircumstancesThe Observer

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Joe Longthorne In ConcertSaturday 11 April

Beginning his career over three decades ago Joe Longthorne is widely recognised as one of the UKs top entertainers.

His repertoire of voices includes hundreds of the world's top singers, however, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who says, Joe can do me better than I can do myself.

The Singers Singer has albums that have gained gold and platinum status and in this performance he looks forward to singing new songs and old favourites.



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4x4Gandini Juggling Directed by Sean GandiniChoreographed by Ludovic Ondiviela

Friday 1 May

Four jugglers and four ballet dancers share a stage for the first time.

The sensational Gandini Juggling returns to its love affair with pure patterns and mathematics with 4x4. Following the international success of Smashed, this new work takes us on fleeting journeys through time and space in a unique dialogue between jugglers and ballet dancers.

Directed by world renowned juggler Sean Gandini and choreographed by Royal Ballet dancer Ludovic Ondiviela. Gandini Juggling are at the centre of contemporary circus, reinventing and reinvigorating juggling for the 21st century.

Main Space 7.30pm14.50 / 12.50 concessions*8.50 under 26s*

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An Opera North and The Wrong Crowdco-productionDirected by Hannah Mulder

Friday 24 April

Against his mothers wishes, Lemminkinen travelsto the icy north in search of a bride. There,impossible tasks await him: he must face theDevils Elk, the Swan on Deaths River and in theshadows, an unseen danger lurks.

Based on a gripping tale from the Finnish folk epic the Kalevala, Swanhunter is a new chamber opera from two of the worlds leading opera companies.

This new production sees Opera North collaborate with the acclaimed theatre companyThe Wrong Crowdto create an inventive fusion of opera, puppetry and live action.

Main Space 7.30pm 19 / 16 concessions*Family 4 ticket 55* (admits a maximum of two full price ticket holders)

Compass Presents

Tuesday 28 Wednesday 29 April

The cinematic circus is coming to town

Experience cinema like never before. From a German township back in the early 1900s, a magical circus has travelled the crooked streets of time to present to you its circus wares.

Performed by a cast of internationally acclaimed dancers, circus performers and aerialists, characters that have escaped to bring this creepy story to life amongst the projection-animated streets, scenes and crooked buildings of this century-old town.

German expressionist gothic horror film, the 1920s silent cinema classic The Cabinet ofDr Caligari, viewed across a panoramic three-screen set up, andinterwoven with a 3D projection mapped set.

Main Space 7.30pm14.50 / 12.50 concessions*8.50 under 26s*



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Thursday 2 Saturday 4 April

From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met.

With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home?

Based on the much loved book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engagingtheatre experience for young children. Expect towering hats, mischief and animagination recharge! Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell.Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Main SpaceThu 1pm and 3pm / Fri 11am and 1pm / Sat 11am and 1pm 12.50 adults / 10.50 children* Family 4 ticket 40* (admits a maximum of two full price ticket holders)Groups 10+ 8.50* (plus one free ticket for every ten paid)40 minutes

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Old MacDonaldHad a FarmThe Peoples Theatre CompanyBy Steven Lee

Friday 20 February

Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. But Old MacDonalds animals have gone missing!

Can you help a friendly scientist and his amazing time machine get them back for him?

Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, this fun filled farmyard tale brings to life all the best loved characters from the original nursery rhyme along with a magical medley of games, giggles and sing along songs including Heads, Shoulders Knees And Toes, Shell Be Coming Round The Mountain and of course Old MacDonald Had A Farm.

So come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales told with a captivating combination of live action, puppetry and animation.

Main Space 2.30pm10.50 adults / 8.50 children*Family 4 ticket 32*(admits a maximumof two full priceticket holders)70 minutes

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Room on the BroomTall StoriesBy Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Monday 16 Wednesday 18 March

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned. As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.

The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witchs hat, bow and wand away into the night.

A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witchs lost things and all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomsticks not meant for five and CRACK! it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch?

Julia Donaldsons Room on the Broom flies into town in an Olivier award-nominated adpatation filled with songs, laughs and scary fun for children and their grown-ups.

Main Space Mon 1.30pm and 4.30pm /Tue and Wed 10am and 1.30pm12.50 adults / 10.50 children* Family 4 ticket 40*(admits a maximum of two full price ticket holders)Groups 10+ 8.50*(plus one free ticket for every ten paid)55 minutes


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A Dep Arts production in association with Slung Low

Monday 6 Friday 10 April

The Emergency Story Unit is a secret organisation that deploy at a moments notice to wherever in the world theres a story emergency.

And today you get to have a look around their state of the art submarine. A submarine powered only by song!

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When news arrives of a stranded penguin all the way down in Antarctica, with your help maybe, just maybe, the penguin can be saved and tell his story once again. But youre going to have to be brave. And clever.

All aboard! Theres a story to save!

An interactive adventure for young audiences and their families.

Second Space8.50 adults / 5.50 children*60 minutes

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Sunday 12 April

Click your heels, clap your hands and journey over the rainbow.

Dorothy and her cute dog Toto enter the wonderful land of Oz.

During their travels down the yellow brick road they meet some lovely friends including a Scarecrow, a Tin Man and even a Lion who really wants some courage. The four new friends travel to see the great and powerful Wizard of Oz, this wont be easy as the Wicked Witch of the West is determined to stop them by any means necessary!

Starring Ashleigh and Pudsey, winners of Britains Got Talent, as Dorothy and Toto, thehilariousLloyd Hollet, Hollyoakss Laura Handley and featuring alive band, dazzling dance routines and plenty of laughter, this Easter pantomime is the story everyone knows with all new music includingwell known pop songs.

Main Space 2pm and 6pm16.50 / 14.50 concessions*Family 4 ticket 54*(admits a maximum of two full price ticket holders)Early bird offer 1 off tickets beforeThu 1 January



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Withering LooksLipService

Tuesday 20 January

LipService, Britains favourite literary lunatics, present their multi award-winning cult show.

Taking an authentic look at the lives and works of the Bront sisters well, two of them actually, Annes just popped out for a cup of sugar. Who is the Bronts mysterious neighbour, Mr Moorcock of Ravaged Heath House, and what does the maniacal laughter coming from his attic mean?

Recent winners of the Stage Door Foundation Award for Excellence, LipService, return after last years hilarious Inspector Norse.

Cancel all other engagements for the glorious LipService The Independent

Second Space 7.45pm12.50 / 10.50 concessions*

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Too Much, Too YoungARC Stockton Written and performed by Jack Bennett

Friday 6 February

Isnt it daft that we ask teenagers to make really big decisions about their lives? Jack Bennett had to and its done him no good whatsoever.

He was going to be a world-renowned musician, but one wrong turn and look at him a two-bit actor with an identity crisis. So hes decided to ask some pretty big questions; whats learning for? Why all the rush?

Jack Bennett will tickle your grey matter, probe your beliefs and fill your belly with laughs.


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InsideStrawberry Blonde Curls Theatre CompanyWritten and performed by Rosie MacPherson

Thursday 5 February

Locked in a basement for 12 years, she has survived physical and psychological abuse by escaping to her childhood and recording video messages to her Mum.

Now, reeling from her latest beating and in the most critical hour of her captivity, the victim discovers that not everything shes been told is true.

A psychological drama inspired by astonishing true stories, that explores the effects of Stockholm Syndrome on a kidnap victim desperate to keep hope.

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Horizon / PronounJKL Productions

Saturday 31 January Sunday 1 February

Horizon By Matt HartleyDirected by Kevin Spence

Its the last day of the summer holidays and that means there is only one place to be: Horizon Shopping Centre. For some its a chance to gossip and flirt, but for two sisters its everything theyve come to resent. As closing time approaches a summer of resentment and frustration can no longer be contained.

PronounBy Evan PlaceyDirected by Kevin Spence

Josh and Isabella are childhood sweethearts. They were meant to spend their gap year together, they were meant to be together forever. But Isabella has now become a boy. A love story about transition, testosterone and James Dean.

A double bill youth theatre performance from JKL Productions.

Second Space 6pm8.50*

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Dream On! /I Shake My Spear at You Sir!JKL ProductionsDirected by Chris Holt

Saturday 24 Sunday 25 January

JKL Youth Theatre showcases the talents of its young actors by giving four Shakespeare plays a new and fresh appeal.

Primary school aged students perform their version of A Midsummer Nights Dream called Dream On, devised and directed by Nikki Windmill. The secondary school aged students present Romeo and Juliet,The Tempest and Macbeth in their version called I Shake My Spear At You Sir!

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Rita PayneSaturday 7 February

Self-proclaimed acoustic foot-stompers Rita Payne are one of the UKs fastest rising acts.

Drawing from an eclectic mix of musical tastes, from Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles to Paloma Faith, Rita Payne use breathtaking vocal harmony, mesmerising guitar riffs and toe tapping beats to create their own unique brand of acoustic music.

Songwriters Rita Payne have released two albums to critical acclaim, appeared on The Voice, as well as supporting the likes of Reverend and the Makers and appearing alongside The Beautiful South, Bellowhead and The Animals.

Second Space 8pm12.50 / 10.50 concessions*

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Brief Lives Other Lives ProductionsBy Patrick Garland

Wednesday 4 March

Old John Aubrey takes his audience by the hand and, with a twinkle in his eye, leads you through a day late in his life, launching into wicked tales.

By turns he is a stand-up comic, a philosopher, a lodger in a garret room suffering crying babies and other noisy co-tenants. Once he starts speaking to you he is like the Ancient Mariner you cannot choose but listen.

Forget the modern blogger. John Aubrey was blogging 300 years ago, and not only are his words still read but they come alive on the stage.

A truly delightful entertainmentThe Guardian


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Eggs Collective Get a RoundEggs Collective Created in collaboration withOlivier Award-winning director Mark Whitelaw

Friday 27 February

You know what we always say, betterout than in

Pinned on the end of a night out, Eggs Collective Get a Round is a show with lipstick on its teeth and Wotsits on its face. A wayward exploration of friendship, kindness and belonging that spills out towards its audience.

Smart and energetic, entertaining and political, this is a piece of theatre that warms hearts and reeks of Blossom Hill.


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An Audience with RationaleRationale Productions

Tuesday 24 February

Rationale Productions are a hip-hop dance company creating new work, and they want your feedback.

In An Audience With Rationale they explore new storytelling techniques that will immerse audiences in an innovative way of interacting with dance, giving you ownership of the show.

This event is all about questioning the preconceptions of theatre, breaking down barriers, and enveloping the audience in something new and sensational. Come and join one of the UKs freshest Hip Hop Dance Theatre companies as they create an explosion in the theatre making process.

Second Space 7.45pm5.50*

HIP HOP THEATRE

Open Art Surgery: Experiments in Hip Hop TheatreBreakin Convention

Saturday 14 February

Hosted by Breakin Conventions Artistic Director, Jonzi D, Open Art Surgery is a showcase of new ideas in hip-hop theatre.

We invite you to delve into the minds and souls of local artists who have been working alongside Breakin Convention in a week long residency at Cast as they dare to try something new, dangerous and exciting.

At the end of the show the audience will have the opportunity to ask the performers questions and give feedback.

Second Space 7.45pm5.50*

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Mouthy Poets on TourMouthy Poets

Saturday 14 March

Diverse young voices birth a truthful show about how love, relationships, politics, gender and everything in between make us stronger beings.

This show will change your perceptions of what poetry is; film, music, movement and collaboration developed alongside Clare Pollard, John Berkavitch and BSL Director Emily Howlett. Featuring a regional headliner hand-picked by Apples & Snakes.

Mouthy Poets is a collective of 50 young people, supporting each other to develop and deliver their stories to you.


THEATRE

Donna DiscoChicken Pox Fox ProductionsPerformed by Paula Penman

Thursday 19 March

Donna is fourteen, clumsy and fat. Shes bland, bespectacled and, if shed ever heard of The Beautiful South, shed adore them.

She also has a new school project, to source a strangers story and present her findings at the annual Christmas Pageant. And so Donna takes it upon herself to befriend the colourful cross-dressing butcher from downstairs. But when her mother goes AWOL and an innocent crush on a local pretty boy goes hideously wrong, Donnas world begins to disband.

A one woman show perfectly pitched between caricature and realism.


FILM DOCUMENTARY

Still the Enemy Within Dartmouth Films present a Bad Bonobo Film

Thursday 5 Friday 6 March

An award-winning film documentary that gives a unique insight into one of Britains most significant events: the 1984/85 Miners Strike.

The film weaves stunningly edited archive footage and never-before-seen interviews with the real key players of the strike: the miners themselves. Accompanied by a soulful, timely soundtrack, it brought audiences to tears with a two-minute standing ovation at the Sheffield Documentary Festival, where it won the festivals prestigious Audience Award.

No experts. No politicians. Thirty years on, this is the raw emotional story of those who drove Britains longest strike.

Second Space 7.45pm8 / 6 concessions*

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Ensemble 360Music in the Round

Saturday 7 March

Haydn String Quartet in C Op.76 No.3 EmperorLigeti Trio for horn, violin and piano Hommage BrahmsBartk Piano Quintet

The virtuoso players of Ensemble 360 return to Cast.

Haydns Emperor Quartet from 1797 includes a slow movement that is a set of variation on the tune Gott erhalte that he had recently composed in honour of the Austrian Emperor.

Gyrgy Ligeti wrote his Horn Trio in 1982 as a tribute to Brahms. The music has hints of Bartk in its use of driving Bulgarian rhythms, and of earlier composers in the final Passacaglia.

Bla Bartks Piano Quintet was composed in 1904, before folk music became so central to his style, the influence of Richard Strauss and Liszt is unmistakable.

Second Space 7pm12.50 / 8.50 under 26s and students*

THEATRE

The 56FYSA Theatre

Saturday 21 March

Nobody dies at football matches in fires.It doesnt happen.

At 3.40pm on May 11th 1985, a small fire broke out in the main stand at Valley Parade football ground during the final match of the season. Within four minutes the wooden structure was ablaze. Fifty-four Bradford City supporters and two Lincoln City supporters lost their lives.

This unique theatrical experience provides a truthful retelling of the stories of those involved in the Bradford City fire. Adapted solely from real-life testimonies and interviews from witnesses.All the profits from The 56 will be donated to University of Bradford Burns Research Unit.


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SECOND SPACE


THEATRE

Secret DiariesArt with Heart

Thursday 26 March

Best days of your life. Right?

Declaring war on the girl stealing your best friend, striking a pose to Vogue, realising youre gay and falling in love, facing rejection. But one day youll be happy in your own skin, maybe...

As the Iron Lady stands and the Iron Curtain falls, Hayley, her Dad and best friend Debbie struggle to find their way in an ever changing world.

A three hander inspired by a true story, Secret Diaries charts the big stuff in life from teenage years to present day.


THEATRE

The Life and Lovesof a NobodyThird Angel and Sheffield Theatres

Wednesday 25 March

Rachel always wanted to be a star, she wanted to run away with the circus, and have her name in lights, and escape from this house and she dreamed of the future.But people can be ugly. The closer they are the uglier they get. And theres nobody closer to yourself than yourself. Life is a juggling act. Love is a highwire. Try to do both at once, and its a long way down.

Internationally celebrated theatre makers Third Angel present a visually stunning exploration of the gap between our dreams and our realities.


COMEDY DRAMA

Thick as Thieves Reform Theatre Company in associationwith Harrogate Theatre and CastBy Mark Whiteley

Thursday 16 Saturday 18 April & Thursday 23 Saturday 25 April

Meet two of Doncasters most incompetent criminals. Friends Steph and Barry have never been model citizens, but they are finding it increasingly hard to stay on the straight and narrow. When the pair decide to turn their hands to housebreaking it has hilarious consequences.

From the company that brought the sell-out I Doncaster and Kissing Sid James comes a comedy about shopping deliveries, a dead budgie and realisation that a life of crime isnt all its cracked up to be.

Second Space 7.45pm12.50 / 10.50 concessions*Matinees Sat 18 Apr 2.30pm /Thu 23 Apr 1.30pm

ALBUM LAUNCH

Dennis Rollins Velocity TrioSunday 29 March

For 25 years trombonist Dennis Rollins has played at the forefront of UK jazz, funk and pop as an impossibly virtuosic sideman to such stars such as Maceo Parker, Courtney Pine, Blur, Tom Jones and as an award-winning leader in his own right.

Rollins latest project is the Velocity Trio, a brilliant marriage of refined contemporary jazz arrangements with simmering grooves featuring Hammond organ virtuoso Ross Stanley and fiery drummer Pedro Segundo.

Following the release of their critically acclaimed album The 11th Gate tonight the trio launch their new album, Symbiosis.

Cast Caf Bar 6pmFree (but advance booking required)

THEATRE

Waiting for StanleyFinger in the Pie in association withGreenwich TheatrePerformed by Leela Bunce

Tuesday 21 April

Taking you back to 1945 and a railway station platform where a wife is anxiously waiting for her husband, Stanley, to return from the front.

Throughout this touching physical comedy, suitcases transform into radios, cribs, typewriters and a whole host of other props; clowning and puppetry combine to paint a picture of how life was for Londonswomen during the war.

This one woman show is basedentirely on real-life experiences.

A work of pure genius

Edinburgh Guide

Second Space2pm and 7.45pm10.50 /8.50 concessions*



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John Shuttleworth A Wee Ken to Remember Saturday 21 February

John Shuttleworth, has a dilemma: he wanted to tell the audience all about his most memorable weekends in his exciting new show A Weekend to Remember.

But next-door neighbour and sole agent, Ken Worthington has thwarted Johns plans by cocking up the artwork of the shows poster. Weekend has become Wee Ken and theres nothing John can do about it.

A hilarious new show featuring onstage phone calls to Ken, plus musical interludes performed, as ever, on Johns Yamaha.

Main Space 7.30pm16.50 / 14.50 concessions*

Friday 13 FebruaryValentinesFeel Good Special Smug RobertsFromPhoenix Nights, That Peter Kay Thing, Mrs Browns Boys and Looking For Eric.

A comedy maestro the pace, emphasis and rhythm of his delivery is impeccable. A rock-solid act guaranteed to entertainCity Life

Andrew RyanFrom Russell Howards Good News and support act on Terry Alderton and Justin Moorhouse UK theatre tours.

Our regular sell-out comedy club has already proven itself to be one of the hottest ticketsin town.A night of comedy from the UKs best upcoming comedians and the bars open throughout for you to refresh that laughing gear!


Friday 3 AprilA Very Good Friday SpecialPaul SinhaFrom ITVs The Chase and voted Best Club Comic by Chortle. A Comedy Award-nominated star of his own Radio 4 series Paul Sinhas Citizenship Test, plus 7 Day Sunday, Just A Minute, Loose Ends, The Alternative Comedy Experience and Fighting Talk.

Adam RoweFormerLiverpool Comedian of the Year.

A comedy naturalLiverpool Echo

Friday 13 March

Charlie ChuckA true icon of comedy and madcap genius as seen on The Smell of Reeves andMortimer as Uncle Peter, The James Whale Radioand TV Shows and Comedy Cuts.

Steve Bugeja An eye for original comic detail thats all his own, he not only mines big laughs from this, but also an unexpected amount of gentle pathosThe Guardian

Best comedianin Britain

Mirror

STAND UP

Stewart LeeA Room With a StewThursday 30 April

A brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewarts next BBC2 series of Stewart Lees Comedy Vehicle.

Remains one of the best stand-ups in the country Metro

Main Space 8pm21.50*


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DANCE/LOCAL TALENT

Sparkling variety performances from local dance and stage schools.

WINTER WONDERLANDThe Nellie Stagles School of Theatre

Thursday 22 Saturday 24 JanuaryMain Space 7pmSaturday matinee 2pm12 / 10 concessions*

LETS DANCE 2015Marilyn Baker School of Dance

Friday 6 Saturday 7 FebruaryMain Space 7pmSaturday matinee 2pm10.50 / 8.50 concessions*

TWIST AND SHOUTClaire Anderson School of Dancing

Monday 16 Tuesday 17 FebruaryMain Space 7pmTuesday matinee 2pm10.50 / 8.50 concessions*

MARILYN YEARDLEYDANCE ACADEMYFriday 13 Saturday 14 MarchMain Space 7pmSaturday matinee 2pm10.50 / 8.50 concessions*

CRE8IVE DANCE ACADEMYMonday 6 Tuesday 7 April Main Space 7pmTuesday matinee 2pm10.50 / 8.50 concessions*

DANCE, DANCE, DANCESusan Teale School of Dance

Friday 17 Saturday 18 AprilMain Space 7pmSaturday matinee 2pm10.50 / 8.50 concessions*

LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE

STAGECOACH SHOWCASEStagecoach

Sunday 22 March

Two hundred students aged 6 18 years old from Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools across South Yorkshire present their first musical theatre showcase at Cast.

Schools in Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield and further afield present songs and dance routines from some of musical theatres most memorable shows.

Main Space 7pm10.50 / 8.50 concessions*

Enjoy local theatre and dance talent in these homegrown shows.

LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE

LETS ACT Saturday 21 February

Come and see Doncasters stars of the future. Lets Act Drama School present Alice in Wonderland junior, Fame junior and Roald Dahls The Witches in a magical, action packed show.

All Lets Act classes will be performing with a special appearance from the Lets Act musical theatre class singing songs from Frozen, Hercules and other popular musicals.

Lets Act Drama School of Bentley trains children from 3 20 years old in performing arts.

Second Space 2pm and 7pm10.50 / 8.50 concessions*

LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE

INTO THE WOODSNew Youth Theatre Doncaster,Senior and Tots productionDirected by Jan Welsh

Monday 9 Wednesday 11 March

When a Baker and his wife learn theyve been cursed with childlessness by a witch, they embark on a quest to break the spell, lying to, swindling and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack.

The consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. It takes the loss of a few lives before the survivors realize that they have to act together in order to succeed.

A moving performance about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.Book by James Lapine. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine.This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.


LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASSNew Youth Theatre Doncaster,Senior and Tots productionDirected by Jan Welsh

Tuesday 2 Thursday 4 December

Follow Alice Through The Looking Glass and have an unforgettable adventure with Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the dashing White Knight and the vicious Red Queen!

This classic tale of Alice and a host of wonderfully eccentric characters, is a new musical by composer Piers Chater-Robinson brilliantly adapted by Chris Blackwood from Lewis Carrolls classic novel.

With a wonderful story, colourful costumes, glorious songs this show promises to be a treat for audiences of all ages.Book and lyrics by Chris Blackwood, music by Piers Chater Robinson, based on the novel by Lewis Carroll.This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Second Space 7pm12.50 / 10.50 concessions



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AlchemyBlack Country Touring, Cast, Oldham Coliseum and Southbank Centre

Saturday 6 June

An annual festival exploring the cultural links between the UK and South Asia. Alchemy celebrates the best of contemporary music, dance, literature, comedy, fashion, art and design.

From AR Rahman to Anoushka Shankar, Kailesh Kher to Sonia Sabri, Jonny Greenwood to Susheela Raman, Alchemy has presented a host of stellar artists, one-off collaborations and groundbreaking premieres, as well as supporting up and coming talent.

Alchemy is packed with incredible work inspired by South Asian culture and its connection to the UK, whether that be debates on politics, fashion shows, exhibitions showcasing the latest in design and craft, social dances, gigs, free workshops, or markets serving up fantastic food.

In 2015, Alchemy goes national with the festival taking place where it was founded and developed at the Southbank Centre, London, and then on to Cast, Oldham Coliseum and across venues in the Black Country. The full programme will be announced early 2015 and will feature a mix of free and ticketed events.

BALLET

Madame Butterflywith Perpetuum Mobile Northern BalletMadame Butterfly choreographerDavid Nixon OBE | music by Puccini Perpetuum Mobile choreographerChristopher Hampson | music by Bach

Thursday 21 Saturday 23 May

Europes leading dance actors captivate you through a mix of powerful storytelling and classical dance as Northern Ballet perform two breathtaking ballets in one evening.

Northern Ballet transports you to Japan as the Company presents its much-loved and heartbreakingly tragic Madame Butterfly, specially adapted to give audiences a more intimate experience. The inspiration for the world famous musical Miss Saigon, the story of Madame Butterfly tells of the doomed love affair between an American Naval Lieutenant and his young Japanese bride, Butterfly.

Perpetuum Mobile (Perpetual Motion) doesnt tell a story but does show off the dancers at their athletic best. The incredible strength and prowess of Northern Ballets dancers will leave you breathless.

So let Northern Ballets uniquely expressive dancers sweep you away for an evening of unrivalled storytelling, dance and live music.

Main Space 7.30pm18.50 / 16.50 concessions*10.50 under 26s* (limited availability)

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AGES3+CHILDRENS BALLETElves and the ShoemakerNorthern Ballet

Saturday 23 May

After the sell-out successes of Ugly Duckling and Three Little Pigs, and the TV adaptations for CBeebies, Northern Ballet presents their latest ballet for children, Elves and the Shoemaker.

A poor and kind-hearted shoemaker receives some much-needed help when his last piece of leather is transformed into the most magnificent pair of shoes overnight. He discovers that not only are the shoes beautiful; they are also magical. Who is the mysterious maker of these marvellous shoes?

Retelling the famous Brothers Grimm story, Elves and the Shoemaker is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to live ballet, music and theatre.

Main Space 12.30pm and 2.15pm 8.50 / 5.50 concessions*40 minutes


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COMING SOON


SMASH-HIT COMEDY MUSICAL

Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and a smash-hit tour in 2014 (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is coming to Doncaster. Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disneys Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of lifes burning issues.Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is a musical like no other.

Main Space25.50 / 23.50 concessions*

Tuesday 7 Saturday 11 July

Tuesday 7 July 7.30pm

Wednesday 8 July 7.30pm

Thursday 9 July 7.30pm

Friday 10 July 5pm 8.30pm

Saturday 11 July 2.30pm 7.30pm

Youd be a muppet to miss it!Edinburgh Evening News

The best musical of the decadeSunday Times

Winner of the Tony Awards Triple Crown for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book,Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.

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The Friday HangoutThe last Friday of every month(except December)

Calling all local artists down tools and come and have a cuppa and a piece of cake!

A chance for everyone who self-describes as an artist working in any art form to catch up and meet other artists from the town and wider region.

4pm 6pm1 / pay what you can

schoolsThroughout our programme we offer innovative ways to link with schools through practical workshops, classroom resourcesand professional development opportunities for teachers. For the most up to date information call 01302 303 959 or [email protected]

BiomechanicsLed by Chloe Whitehead

Saturday 18 April

Meverholds Theatrical Biomechanics is a unique approach to movement training. His ideas were fundamental to modern theatre and have influenced major directors such as Peter Brook, Grotowski and Brecht. A means of refining the actors balance and physical control, rhythmic awareness and responsiveness to other performers, audiences and external stimuli.

Chloe Whitehead, Director of Proper Job Theatre Company, has been studying Biomechanics with Russian Master Gennadi Bogdanov since 1995 and is founder of Talia Theatre, an international touring company specialising in Biomechanics. Having used the technique in contemporary theatre both as an actor and a director, she is now a PhD student with the University of Huddersfield.

All levels of experience / Ages 16+2pm 5pm4*

NEW

Get Into DramaIn the New Year we will be introducing a series of regular Drama workshops bringing you new and exciting ways to get involved with Cast and develop your skills. The workshops will be aimed at beginners aged 16+.

If youve ever wanted the opportunity to learn from theatre makers in a supportive and professional environment, heres a chance to be involved.

To register your interest and find out more once the scheme has launched, please email [email protected]

masterclassesAimed at the beginner, emerging and professional artist alike, a series of masterclasses that offer insight into the different areas of the performing arts and led by leading industry experts.

Hip Hop TheatreOpen Art SurgeryBreakin Convention

Monday 9 Saturday 14 February

A week long special masterclass residency aimed at hip hop artists. Breakin Conventions Open Art Surgery offers hip hop artists (not just dancers but also musicians, emcees, spoken word artists, visual artists etc) the opportunity to develop and experiment with new ideas in theatre; share new work publicly and receive mentorship from Artistic Director Jonzi D and Paul Sadot.

You will spend one week workshopping and devising with the mentors, who are on hand to inspire, advise and offer support. You will also be given the space to rehearse and work independently. With no pressure on a highly polished end product, Open Art Surgery allows artists to take creative risks, try something different or to test ideas.

If you are interested in taking part or have any questions please [email protected]

Spoken WordLed by Deborah Debris Stevenson

Saturday 14 March

Explore techniques for developing ideas and generating new ways of performing material. For anyone who wishes to express themselves through words, you dont have to consider yourself a poet to come along. A space to try new things, share your work and give and receive critical feedback.

A Jerwood Arvon mentee, Leicester Curve Associate Artist and co-leader of the Roundhouse Poetry Collective, Deborah Debris Stevenson founded Mouthy Poets in Nottingham in 2010. She is passionate about giving people a platform for their writing and their voice, as well as personal and professional development opportunities.

As a dyslexic writer one of her goals is to empower people through innovative thinking and creativity.

All levels of experience / Ages 16+2pm 5pm4*

Crazy CreaturesSchools Concert for early years and KS1Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly IvesMusic in the Round, Cast and Doncaster Music Education Hub

Wednesday 11 March

Music in the Rounds new commission by their award-winning Childrens Composer in Residence, Paul Rissmann, brings to life thetwo brilliant childrens storiesThe Duck With No LuckandA Cat Called Scratchby Jonathan Long and Korky Paul, publishedby OUP.

A great way to engage young audiences in top-quality music-making and to embed music in childrens everyday learning.

Visitwww.musicintheround.co.ukto download the free participation pack, plus video and audio tracks.

Main Space 10.30am and 1.30pm3.50 (plus one free teacher ticket for every10 paying pupils)


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BOOKING

INFORMATIONbooking information

How to book ticketsTicket Office: 01302 303 959Online: castindoncaster.comIn person: Cast, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BUOpening times: Mon Sat 10am 6pm(later on performance nights).

Cast charges a booking fee of 50p per ticket. This fee will not be charged if paying in person with cash. All prices quoted in this brochure include the booking fees.

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. Ticket prices correct at time of print. Special offers may be subject to availability and restrictions.No two special offers can be used at the same time.Schools discount is available to children of school age only.Please visit castindoncaster.com for full details.

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

If you have specific needs please discuss these with our ticket office staff. All areas are accessible via lifts and there are accessible wheelchair spaces throughout. Performance spaces are equipped with infrared hearing panels, which can also accommodate audio described performances. There is also a changing places room for people with specific needs.

For the most up to date information on our accessible performances please contact our Box Office on 01302 303 959.

How to get hereCast is located in Doncasters 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.

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

We are just a short walk from the Train Station and Bus Station.For parking the Civic Quarter Car Park is just a short walk acrossthe Square. This car park offers special tariffs including a 2evening tariff for our patrons.Car park address: College Road, DN1 3JHapcoa.co.uk/carparks/civic-quarter

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Have a tour of our spaceCast offers Tea and Tour events throughout the year. Join us to have a look in the backstage spaces not normally on view, from down under our stage right up to the fly tower above. Afterwards enjoy afternoon tea in our caf bar.

As a fully working theatre our tour schedule varies to fit around our performances, visit castindoncaster.com or call 01302 303 959 forup-to-date details.

Tea and Tours currently scheduled are on the following dates(allow two hours for the whole experience):

Wednesday 28 January 2pmWednesday 18 February 2pmFriday 6 March 2pmWednesday 22 April 2pm

Advance booking recommended due to limited availability oneach tour.

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season diaryCOMEDY (pg 14)Too Much, Too YoungFri 6 FebruarySecond Space 7.45pm

MUSIC (pg 15)Rita PayneSat 7 FebruarySecond Space 8pm

AN EVENING WITH (pg 6)David StarkeyFri 13 February Main Space 7.30pm

STAND UP (pg 18)Cast Comedy ClubFri 13 FebruarySecond Space 8pm

LOVESONGS (pg 6)An Evening ofLove and RomanceSat 14 February Main Space 7.30pm

HIP HOP THEATRE (pg 15)Open Art Sugery:Experiments inHip Hop TheatreSat 14 FebruarySecond Space 7.45pm

DANCE/LOCAL TALENT (pg 19)Twist and ShoutMon 16 Tue 17 FebruaryMain Space 7pm Sat matinee 2pm

ADVENTUROUS FAMILY MUSICAL (pg 6)Nicobobinus Thu 19 FebruaryMain Space 2pm & 7pm

CHILDRENS THEATRE (pg 12)Old MacDonaldHad a FarmFri 20 FebruaryMain Space 2.30pm

LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE (pg 19)Lets ActSat 21 FebruarySecond Space 2pm & 7pm

STAND-UP (pg 18)John ShuttleworthSat 21 FebruaryMain Space 7.30pm

SMASH-HIT COMEDYMUSICAL (pg 7)Forever YoungTue 24 Sat 28 FebruaryMain Space 7.30pmThu & Sat matinee 2pm

HIP HOP THEATRE (pg 15)An Audiencewith RationaleTue 24 FebruarySecond Space 7.45pm

THEATRE (pg 15)Eggs CollectiveGet a RoundFri 27 FebruarySecond Space 7.45pm

MUSICAL (pg 8)HairsprayWed 4 Sat 7 MarchMain Space 7.15pmSat matinee 2.15pm

DRAMA (pg 15)Brief Lives Wed 4 MarchSecond Space 7.45pm

FILM DOCUMENTARY (pg 16)Still the Enemy Within Thu 5 Fri 6 MarchSecond Space 7.45pm

CLASSICAL MUSIC (pg 16)Ensemble 360Sat 7 MarchSecond Space 7pm

LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE (pg 19)Into the WoodsMon 9 Wed 11 MarchSecond Space 7pm

INTERNATIONAL DANCE (pg 8)Ultima VezTue 10 March Main Space 7.30pm

DANCE/LOCAL TALENT (pg 19)Marilyn YeardleyDance AcademyFri 13 Sat 14 MarchMain Space 7pm,Sat matinee 2pm

STAND-UP (pg 18)Cast Comedy Club Fri 13 March Second Space 8pm

SPOKEN WORD (pg 16)Mouthy Poets on TourSat 14 March Second Space 7.45pm

CHILDRENS THEATRE (pg 12)Room On The BroomMon 16 Wed 18 MarchSee inside for times

THEATRE (pg 16)Donna DiscoThu 19 March Second Space 7.45pm

COMEDY (pg 8)One Man Breaking BadFri 20 MarchMain Space 7.30pm

MUSICAL REVIEW (pg 8)Back to BroadwaySat 21 MarchMain Space 7.30pm

THEATRE (pg 16)The 56Sat 21 March Second Space 7.45pm

LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE (pg 19)Stagecoach ShowcaseSun 22 MarchMain Space 7pm

THEATRE (pg 9)The Mist in the MirrorTue 24 Sat 28 MarchMain Space /see inside for details

THEATRE (pg 17)The Life and Lovesof a NobodyWed 25 March Second Space 7.45pm

THEATRE (pg 17)Secret DiariesThu 26 MarchSecond Space 7.45pm

ALBUM LAUNCH (pg 17)Dennis RollinsVelocity TrioSun 29 MarchCast Caf Bar 6pm

CHILDRENS THEATRE (pg 12)The Cat in the HatThu 2 Sat 4 April Main Space / see inside for times

STAND-UP (pg 18)Cast Comedy Club Fri 3 AprilSecond Space 8pm

INTERACTIVE CHILDRENS ADVENTURE (pg 13)Emergency Story Penguin Mon 6 Fri 10 April Second Space /see inside for times

DANCE/LOCAL TALENT (pg 19)Cre8tive Dance AcademyMon 6 Tue 7 AprilMain Space / see inside for times

COMEDY DRAMA (pg 10)BouncersThu 9 Fri 10 AprilMain Space Thu 7.30pm /Fri 5pm & 8.30pm

MUSIC (pg 10)Joe LongthorneSat 11 AprilMain Space 7.30pm

EASTER PANTOMIME (pg 13)The Wizard of OzSun 12 AprilMain Space 2pm & 6pm

VARIETY (pg 10)The Good Old Daysof VarietyTue 14 AprilMain Space 1.30pm

COMEDY DRAMA (pg 17)Thick as ThievesThu 16 Sat 18 April &Thu 23 Sat 25 AprilSecond Space /see inside for times

DANCE / LOCAL TALENT (pg 19)Dance, Dance, DanceFri 17 Sat 18 AprilMain Space 7pm,Sat matinee 2pm

JAZZ (pg 10)Stacey KentSun 19 AprilMain Space 7.30pm

THEATRE (pg 17)Waiting for StanleyTue 21 AprilSecond Space 2pm & 7.45pm

OPERA (pg 11)SwanhunterFri 24 AprilMain Space 7.30pm

JAZZ (pg 10)The Ronnie Scotts StorySat 25 AprilMain Space 7.30pm

GOTHIC HORROR FILM (pg 11)The Caligari ExperienceTue 28 Wed 29 AprilMain Space 7.30pm

STAND-UP (pg 18)Stewart LeeThu 30 AprilMain Space 8pm

CONTEMPORARYCIRCUS (pg 11) 4x4Fri 1 MayMain Space 7.30pm

BALLET (pg 20)Madame Butterflywith Perpetuum MobileThu 21 Sat 23 MayMain Space 7.30pm

CHILDRENS BALLET (pg 20)Elves and the ShoemakerSat 23 MayMain Space 12.30pm & 2.15pm

SOUTH ASIAN FESTIVAL (pg 20)AlchemySat 6 June Main Space / see inside for times

SMASH-HIT MUSICAL (pg 21)Avenue QTue 7 Sat 11 JulyMain Space / see inside for times

LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE (pg 19)Through theLooking GlassTue 2 Thu 4 December Second Space 7pm

PANTOMIME (pg 3)AladdinFri 5 December Sat 3 JanuaryMain Space / see inside for times

CHRISTMAS TREAT (pg 5)Santa in LoveMon 8 Sat 13 DecemberSecond Space /see inside for times

COMEDY (pg 5)Gervase PhinnSun 14 December Main Space 7pm

INTERACTIVEADVENTURE (pg 4)The ChristmasFlying MachineFri 19 December Sat 3 JanuarySecond Space /see insides for times

STAND-UP (pg 5)Cast Comedy ClubFri 19 Sat 20 December Second Space 8pm

COMEDY (pg 14)Withering LooksTue 20 JanuarySecond Space 7.45pm

YOUTH THEATRE (pg 14)Dream On! / I Shake My Spear at You Sir!Sat 24 Sun 25 JanuarySecond Space 3pm

YOUTH THEATRE (pg 14)Horizon / PronounSat 31 Jan Sun 1 FebSecond Space 6pm

JAZZ AND BLUES (pg 6)The BigChris Barber BandSat 31 JanuaryMain Space 7.30pm

THEATRE (pg 14)InsideThu 5 FebruarySecond Space 7.45pm

DANCE/LOCAL TALENT (pg 19)Lets DanceFri 6 Sat 7 FebruaryMain Space 7pm,Sat matinee 2pm


Documents

Cast's Spring 2015 Brochure