To mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Cast in Doncaster, together with local people, partners, charities, and creatives, will be diving into the idea of freedom – what it meant back then, and what it means to us now, especially to those seeking sanctuary. Through poetry, dance, music, and spoken word, they’ll bring shared stories of strength, hope, and togetherness to life in a celebration of unity.

Recognising that freedom thrives where acceptance lives, Cast is proud to stand with Doncaster’s multicultural communities and celebrate the vibrant, diverse city it calls home. Working with school groups (through partnership with the National Literacy Trust); refugee and asylum seekers (through partnership with local charities Changing Lives, Doncaster Conversation Club and Cast Community Ambassadors); older people with lived experience (through partnership with Doncaster Age Friendly Steering Group, and Cast Community Board), Doncaster People’s Theatre (Cast’s in-house intergenerational community theatre company); local uniformed groups; and involving Doncaster Archives, Heritage Services, and the Museum, Cast will be opening its doors wide to everyone who wants to get involved as they connect and celebrate the voices of the community at a tea party on 30 August, sharing flavours from around the world, local cuisine, and heartfelt stories in a joyful, welcoming atmosphere.