Cinderella, Doncaster's Christmas panto at Cast, wins rave reviews from audiences

On Friday 28 November, the Sir Nigel Gresley Square theatre opened its atest Christmas show, welcoming almost 5,000 people through their doors in its first week.

The theatre buzzed with over 3,000 students and teachers from local schools joyfully celebrating the start of the festive season.

Cinderella received its first stellar review from Fairy Powered Productions, who gave it four stars, stating that the show is “Everything that a pantomime should be – fun, current, sparkly and the perfect Christmas treat.”

Audiences have called it "absolutely amazing", "an incredible start to the holiday season", "honestly absolutely fantastic” and Cast’s “best panto to date".

Cinderella runs until Thursday 4 January 2026. Tickets start at just £15 and can be purchased online at castindoncaster.com or by calling the box office on 01302 303959.