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Bright yellow poster for 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)' by Reduced Shakespeare Company. Humorous actors in varied costumes surround bold black and white text. A Shakespeare illustration and playful tone emphasize comedy.
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present Reduced Shakespeare Company in

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

  • Comedy
A reinvented rollercoaster ride through all 37 of the Bard’s plays.
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Upcoming events

  1. Two people in stylized masks, one whispering to the other, are highlighted in blue lighting. Bold text reads "An Apology to Lady Gaga," indicating a play.

    An Apology to Lady Gaga

    • Play
    A love story exploring queer northerners, pop culture, and the radical act of courage that comes after coming out. 
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  2. Concert stage with vibrant neon lights forming a circle around 'Lost in Music' text. Performers in sparkling outfits sing under spotlights. Names like Donna Summer and Diana Ross are highlighted below, suggesting a disco tribute theme.

    Lost in Music

    • Tribute
    A spectacular night of non-stop disco anthems!
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  3. Two people on stage read scripts. The man gestures animatedly, wearing a colourful jacket. The woman, with long white hair, looks focused. The background is softly lit, creating a dramatic atmosphere.

    Play Reading Club

    • Matinee
    Join us for a cuppa and enjoy reading a variety of plays together.Open to anyone - you don't have to be an actor or…
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Our Stories

  1. Title "Dick Whittington and His Cat" on a red, sparkly background. Features a silhouette of a cat and scattered gold coins, creating a magical atmosphere.

    Three familiar faces are back at Cast this Christmas for Dick Whittington!

    We are excited to announce three fantastic actors are returning to Cast this festive season for our Purr-fect Christmas…
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  2. The Gruffalo - a horned, tusked, yellow-eyed beast with a brown hairy body, spines down its back and claws.

    Q&A with Tall Stories' Toby Mitchell and Olivia Jacobs

    Award-winning theatre company Tall Stories has travelled all across the world with its stage adaptation of The…
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  3. Cast appoints new Director

    Cast appoints James Blakey as new Director, signalling bold next chapter for Doncaster’s premier arts venue
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