Cast has achieved so much in its first 10 years, and I am proud to have watched it grow. The team have created so many opportunities for the people of Doncaster to experience brilliant performances on stage, including great drama from local writers, such as Richard Cameron’s Glee Club, to national partnerships with organisations including The Royal Ballet and the National Theatre.

These relationships can create life-changing experiences for participants, and through local partnerships with schools and colleges, Cast also creates so many opportunities for children and young people to engage with arts and culture in their city. I cannot wait to see how the next ten years unfolds for this vital theatre within our city.