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New Dawn Fades

  • Play
Four ordinary lads come together to form one of the most influential bands of all time - Joy Division.
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Upcoming events

  1. Promotional image for "80s Live!" retro concert. Features vibrant performers in colourful 80s attire, neon text, and listed artists like Wham! and Madonna. Energetic and nostalgic.

    80s Live!

    • Music
    You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!
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  2. Hello Again: 60 Diamond Years

    • Music
    This five-star production is the world’s greatest celebration and tribute to Neil Diamond's life and work. A brand-new,…
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  3. Behind the Scenes at Cast: Backstage Tour

    • Talk
    Go behind the scenes at Cast with a free backstage tour and discover the creativity, community and magic of the theatre.
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Our Stories

  1. Cast Associate Artist Nominated for Best Writer at The Stage Debut Awards 2026

    We are thrilled to announce that our Associate Artist, Danielle (Danni) Phillips, has been shortlisted for Best Writer…
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  2. Waiting in the Wings Exhibition

    Showcasing and discussing the various artists and companies who have performed in Doncaster over the years.
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  3. A Cast youth theatre performance featuring young children aged 3 to 5 and their parents on a beach-themed stage with stacked vintage suitcases, beach balls, and hanging string lights.

    Cast thanks funders for transforming young lives across Doncaster

    Cast is celebrating a thriving year of Youth Theatre in Doncaster, providing bursaries to 35% of its 170 members.
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What people are saying:

A child in a pink coat embraces an adult in a crowded, colorful setting with bright, abstract lights. The two are watching a off camera performance of Lampadophres
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“I think Cast is a great place with such a variety of things happening.”

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"Cast has given me a new outlook on my life"

Doncaster People's Theatre member

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