Competition: Win tickets to see Cinderella pantomime at Cast in Doncaster
With pantomime season in full swing, the Free Press has teamed up with Cast in Doncaster to offer readers the chance to win tickets to see this year's production of Cinderella.
Written by Neil Hurst and directed by Tess Seddon – both returning after 2024’s Jack and the Beanstalk and 2023’s Beauty and the Beast – and under the guidance of musical director Sonum Batra, audiences can expect a score packed with hits to get people of all ages tapping their feet.
In the central role of Cinderella is Aamira Challenger, a performer with a background including credits at Shakespeare’s Globe and the West End.
She is joined by a strong principal cast including Joe Parker, who last year played Jack in Cast’s Jack and the Beanstalk. He returns as the dashing Prince Charming.
Multi-talented actor-musician Tasha Dowd, fresh from The Walrus Has a Right to Adventure at The Liverpool Everyman Theatre, plays the beloved Buttons, and Keeley Fitzgerald, known for TV roles in Doctors and Emmerdale, handles the dual roles of Dandini and Fairy Godmother.
The iconic Ugly Stepsisters will be played by Adam Porter Smith as Cassie and the returning veteran dame Ben Eagle as Donna, with Ben celebrating his third year in the dame role at Cast.
The production is further supported by a skilled senior ensemble comprising Aaliyah Taylor-Nelson, Cameron Duncan and Millie Christie.
These performers, who come from top institutions and touring productions, will also serve as vital understudies for the principal roles, making sure the magic never stops throughout the Christmas season.
A spokesperson said: “Cinderella promises to be Cast's most magical pantomime yet, delivering an unforgettable Christmas treat for the entire family.”
Cast has generously offered a family ticket (two adults and two children) to see the pantomime on any date (excluding December 19-26). The show runs until January 4, 2026.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question:
What is the name of this year's panto at Cast in Doncaster?
a) Cinderella
b) Sleeping Beauty
c) Snow White
Email your answer to [email protected] - please include your name and daytime contact details and use the subject line Cast pantomime competition.
The deadline for entries is 12pm on Monday, December 15.
The winners will be notified by 12pm on Tuesday, December 16.
Normal competition rules apply. For more details, visit www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
Tickets for Cinderella at Cast in Doncaster are on sale now. To book, visit castindoncaster.com