Doncaster Little Theatre

A Young Lit Production
Written and Directed by Barbara Upton

The Montagues are well-heeled country folk who are devastated by the sudden loss of Lord Montague and the family heirloom. 

The local constabulary is called and expected to bring the matter to a speedy conclusion but one wonders if they are up to the task. We will see.

An evening of live music and entertainment.

V Jay Theatre Productions presents

Celebrating Windrush 70th Anniversary

“Children of the First Generations” is a originally  theatre play written and performed by Victor Richards, but now Victor is simply going to tell the story which will recapture the spirit of growing up in England in the Late 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s, as seen through Victor’s eyes and the experiences of his peers, spanning his childhood, adolescents and early adulthood.

The storyline centres around Granville, the son of Augustus Cleveland Johnson the character in the first play “Streets Paved with Gold”. Granville was born in England. After immigrating to Barbados for 15 years he decides to return to England (His country of Birth) with his wife and their two lovely children. It is his desire for his children to complete their education here and the family to acquire an affluent lifestyle. However his wife and children have been uprooted and there is no certainty as to whether they can make the adjustments necessary to settle in England.

After being here for a year Granville decides to throw a house warming party and invites his old friends acquaintances and family members ..... during his preparation for the party he begins to reminisce .... his trip down memory lane encompasses many experiences and encounters.

 This is a story of Children of Windrush generation – recapturing the Music, Fashion, Schoolboy daze and humour, Adolescence, Work, Family, Relationship and the realisation of the impact of racism, just to mention a few of the issues. The script provides a realistic and thrilling account of the experiences faced by the first generation and the legacy which we have inherited as we continue to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions made by Windrush generations.

A Cabaret evening of song and dance performed by the Ibberson School of Dance - Upper Students

Come Follow the Band

Voce! School of Music return again with their eclectic mix of popular and hidden gems from the world of the musical. Come and join us in a journey from Barnum to Rocky Horror, Jekyll and Hyde to Chess and classics Chicago and Les Miserables as well as many more!

By April De Angelis and directed by Graham Carpenter.

Set in the year 1669, a bawdy and troublesome time.

Theatres have just reopened after seventeen years of Puritan suppression and women are allowed to appear on stage for the first time. Playhouse Creatures focuses on five of the most famous actresses of the time and provides a moving and often comic account of the precarious lives of Restoration actresses.

With many themes brought up that are still relevant today.

Contains strong language

Join us for live music with different acts each time! 

But of course, always the regular Robert Craig!

SCAR PRODUCTIONS

present

Ballyturk by Edna Walsh

Numbers by Kieron Barry

For one night only:
The Bachelors!

Acting Up Productions 

presents

SPOOKTACULAR

a family fun show for all ages

A mixture of small scares, dances and comedy. 

May include some spookiness! 

Muhahaha!!!

'The Theatre Gang return to ruin yet another classic novel. They slaughtered Christmas Carol, then annihilated Treasure Island, this time however, they mean business, they're taking on Lewis Carroll and his classic, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' - The show will include all your favourite characters, some characters you've never heard of, and one or two that are there just so we can shoehorn a joke in. 

This comedy for kids, by kids, is sure to entertain. So come, join us, and help support some of Doncaster's young talent.'

Join us for live music with different acts each time! 

But of course, always the regular Robert Craig!

C.A.T.S Presents

Ebenezer - By Malcolm Sircom

Come along to the Little Theatre's classic afternoon Christmas film which will include a free mince pie!

When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Clause is institutionalised as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing.

Join us for our Christmas Cabaret, live music with different acts each time!

Includes Buffet and welcome drink

But of course, always the regular Robert Craig

Jack and the Beanstalk our truly traditional family Pantomime is a spectacular phenomenon and worthy of a trip to the theatre. Come along and meet Jack on his adventures and join his mother Dame Dotty Dimple in finding out what happens up the magic Beanstalk.

Check out with our tap dancing Buttermilk the cow and watch out for Rancid the Ratman and his boss the Buster Gut Bucket Giant.

Like any Pantomime we have our Good Fairy Sugardust trying to overcome the evil Wicked Witch Piccalilli. Our Beautiful Princess Charlotte falls madly in love with Jack and surely there will be a happy ending or does the Giant put his great big foot in it.

Join us for the must see PANTOMIME of the season book early we had a sold out panto last year. Oh YES WE DID!!!!

Scar Productions present

SINBAD THE SAILOR

A family pantomime

C.A.T.S present - One Night In The Spotlight

A unique compilation of musical theatre encompassing 25 years of C.A.T.S. Productions culminating in a tribute to Les Miserables.

Doncaster Little Theatre Presents

EAST

by Steven Berkoff

Contains explicit language and scenes of a sexual nature. 

Age restriction 15+

Dad, Mum, Sylv, Mike & Les double up as chorus in this great play by 

Steven Berkoff.
Mum and Dad represent what Sylv, Mike and Les will become if they do not escape their surroundings of the East End.
This is a Steven Berkoff in your face special. First performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1975.
Berkoff has forged outrageous poetry to the Shakespearean Rhythms and cockney slang.

This marvellous production of EAST reminds us how powerful Steven Berkoff’s outrageous poetry with the collision of Shakespearean rhythms and cockney slang is. Set in 1960’s London’s East End it reminds us of Anthony Burgess’s A Clockwork Orange. There is an explosive youthful anarchy that marries up with today’s society in many ways. With strong language, sexual content and a racist, misogynist Dad, East is laced with a poisonous nostalgia that emanates from within.

RKO Promotions 

and 

The Doncaster Little Theatre

present

Afternoon Cabaret 

with 

Robert Craig

Live music and entertainment 

A selection of different acts each time. 

Presented by Ice Theatre

LAND OF ENCHANTMENT

Written by Kimberley Gibson & Jamie Christian with live band

Tired of your traditional pantomime? Well look no 

further! Join I.C.E Theatre as as we 

present our new and unique pantomime ‘Land of 

Enchanted’. Featuring all of your favourite 

storybook and fairy tale characters! Each year the 

land of Enchanted holds their annual Festive Season 

event Enchanted’s Got Talent. Hosted and 

organised by a range of magical characters with 

others travelling across the realms to compete. 

This year our evil villain plans to use dastardly 

tactics in order to win the show. Come along and find out, we 

look forward to seeing you there!”

John Reilly  & Lewis Nitikman are returning to the DLT for an evening of live music. An evening not to be missed.  

THE DLT PLAYERS 

present

Alan Ayckbourn's 

Bedroom Farce

Trevor and Susannah, whose marraige is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best. Taking place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples' bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of co-dependence and dysfunction, beds, tempers, and domestic order are ruffled, leading all the players to a hilariously touching epiphany. 

Alan Ayckbourn at his best.

The Young Lit 

presents 

THE APPRENTICE WITCH

The Apprentice Witch – Written and Directed by Barbara Upton

Agnes is trying very hard to follow her mother’s teaching but somehow it always seems to go wrong. Meanwhile her mother is upset that her sister, the Queen, has a new baby daughter and as she thinks of ways to harm the child the King and Queen do all they can to protect her.

An evening of live music from the talented and versatile Jack T Harper 

 There are very few performers today who can make the successful transition from being one of the top Blues singers in the country to an all round musical entertainer with an astonishing, eclectic repertoire and a stage personality that's brought him to the attention of a whole new audience.

From Blues and soul, to swing and contemporary pop, Jack has the ability, stage presence, experience and ‘wow’ factor that will give any occasion that extra layer of musical entertainment that cannot fail to please lovers of great music.

Jack has a very distinctive and endearing voice that brings something new to each and every song. His arrangements of some of the biggest classic hit songs makes his performance stand out and above all other bands and performers around today. Whether it be a small private party or a rock stadium Jack has the ability to adapt both his repertoire and the size of his band to suit the occasion.

Jacks musical skills are so varied that one performance will take him from playing a mean harmonica, through flamenco guitar to full-on electric rock. With some very talented musicians behind him, Jack has the ability and experience to read any room and deliver some classic sets that nobody will forget.

CELEBRATING THE CARPENTERS

with 

The amazing voice of 

ANNE FOTHERINGHAM

Solitaire, Close to You, 

Top of the World, Calling Occupants 

plus many more hits by 

The Carpenters

The Doncaster Little Theatre 

presents

Triple Threat

An opportunity to see works rarely performed on the Doncaste stage. 

Each production stands upon it’s own merit. 

The varied short productions giving our members a chance to develop and let their creative juices flow. 

Encouraging new directors. 

Pete McCall

presents

THE ROD STEWART SONGBOOK

with a full live band

Tonight, he’s yours, Pete McCall is Rod Stewart live at all venues across the UK. The consummate professional whose vocal ability and attention to detail shine through in every way, from the opening number through to the last Rod Stewart song of the set. Pete’s voice is without doubt the closest to the great man’s that there is. The rasp is natural (no shouting here) and the moves are textbook Rod.

A truly wonderful evening, I will be looking out for the next time Rod Stewart (Pete McCall) comes to town. A definite must see for any Rod Stewart fan. Thanks very much for the fantastic show once again! Simon H | Sheffield, South Yorkshire

A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED

A Scar Production/2 Act Youth Theatre Academy 

present

Pirates of the Curry Bean

A swashbuckling pirate adventure on the high seas. Meet Redbeard and his motley pirates of the Curry Bean. Colourful characters and sparkling songs make this show as sharp as any cutlass!

BROOMDASHER AND RAY HEARNE – SINGING IN UNITY

Acapella folk group Broomdasher and Yorkshire balladeer Ray Hearne unite to present and evening of traditional and contemporary folk songs. 

Broomdasher sing traditional English Folk Songs of love and loss, work and play, revenge - and murder. Ray is well known as a South Yorkshire ‘voice’, a writer and performer of songs and poems about the people and region where he  lives.

They’ll sing songs to listen to and to join in, creating a mood to get you ready for Spring. Tickets £8 

RKC PROMOTIONS 

present

The Swinging Blue Jeans

Formed in Liverpool in 1961 as The Blue Jeans, The Swinging Blue Jeans followed virtually the same path to success as many of their Merseybeat contemporaries during the early 1960s. After playing a succession of local dance halls and club engagements, including the Cavern Club, they travelled to Germany and appeared at the Star Club, Hamburg. The Jeans had their own ‘Tuesday Guest Night’ while they were resident band at the Cavern. One of the first bands they invited as their guests were The Beatles!

 The Swinging Blue Jeans were originally founded by Ray Ennis and Les Braid. In 1962, they were signed to a recording contract by HMV Records and their debut single It’s Too Late Now in 1963 just crept into the British charts at Number 30. Their next single Hippy Hippy Shake crashed into the Hit Parade and just fell short of the Number 1 slot. Their follow-up release, Good Golly Miss Molly followed suit and their next single You’re No Good reached Number 3 in Britain. They famously engaged in a punch up with the Rolling Stones at the BBC studios during recording of the first show of Top of the Pops as a result of an argument over a ball point pen for signing autographs.

One of Britain’s good time bands, they were essential a visual group, and they could never hope to capture the excitement of their live performances on record. And, after scoring in the charts once more with Don’t Make Me Over in 1966, their career went into a steep decline.

However, despite several line-up changes The Swinging Blue Jeans are still going strong. Until May 2010, when he made the decision to retire, The Swinging Blue Jeans still featured original member Ray Ennis – lead, rhythm guitar and vocals (centre front) with Phil Thompson, drums, and Alan Lovell, lead guitar, vocals. Les Braid died in 2005.

The Doncaster Little Theatre 

presents 

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

  A tense political thriller. Set in an unnamed country emerging from a totalitarian dictatorship, the play explores the after effects of repression on hearts and souls. Paulina Escobar's husband Gerardo is to head an investigation into past human rights abuses. A Dr. Miranda stops at Escobars' to congratulate Gerardo. Paulina overhears them speaking and is convinced the doctor supervised her prison torture sessions. She decides to conduct her own interrogation.

The Young Lit 

present

JOB’S LOT

Job’s Lot – Written and Directed by Barbara Upton

Set in Warsaw during the German occupation in the 1940’s this play tells the story of a deeply religious business man who is brought to his knees by the cruel treatment of his oppressors and it asks the eternal question of how faith accommodates the problem of human suffering.

Al Kilvo & David Barton

present

TWO PIANO’S

ROCK ‘n’ ROCK EXPERIENCE 

featuring the songs of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins and more ...

“Highly recommended *****” - Chas & Dave 

“Two Pianos Rock *****”  - Jerry Lee Lewis

RKC Productions presents

The Beat 45’s 

The Beat 45s are four experienced musicians with a shared love of the 1960s era who aim to play the great hits of the 60s with a youthful energy and passion. 

With their pitch perfect vocal harmonies, impressive guitar playing and rock solid rhythm section they are guaranteed to impress even the most demanding of audiences and have them singing and dancing along all night!

Using vintage instruments, amplification and period correct outfits every effort is made to ensure the band get as close to the 60s beat group experience as possible.

Available for private functions, weddings and corporate events, the band is fully self -contained and never fails to put on an energetic and entertaining performance guaranteeing a great time for all and a trip into the Swinging Sixties that will be unforgettable for all involved!

The Beat 45's always endeavour to satisfy the needs of their clients whether tat means wearing a particular outfit, adding special requests to their set list or playing music through their PA system for the rest of the night after their performance has finished the band will make every effort to that the night is special and one that will never be forgotten.

RKC Promotions present

Shadowing Hank 

- a celebration of the music of Hank Marvin

RKC Productions presents 

ONE VISION: Tribute to We Will Rock You & Queen