Opened in 2013, Cast welcomes around 120,000 audience members every year. It runs a vibrant participation programme, engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds from communities across Doncaster, encouraging them to take part in workshops, events, and productions. It also supports and commissions work with exciting local artists, hosting scratch nights and artist hangouts where both experienced and emerging artists can thrive. The 620-seat theatre presents an extensive and varied programme throughout the year, including music, dance, family shows, comedy and drama.
As well as the main auditorium, the second space can accommodate up to 200 people and features the very best of small-scale touring productions. Through Cast’s regional and national partnerships with theatres and artists, they offer the very best in performing arts, with long-term programmes of engagement and performances from world-renowned companies, such as the National Theatre and The Royal Opera House, taking place alongside the newest freshest work from early career artists. Cast strives to be an inclusive organisation, open and welcoming to everyone.
