Producer Michelle Donkin and Artistic Director Andrew Allen created Cast Iron Theatre in 2013.
Their vision is to produce exciting new writing in Brighton and beyond.
We produce short play nights, full-length work, host storytelling events and run workshops.
Listen to us on the Cast Iron Theatre Podcast as we talk about the business of making art.
Drop us a line at cast_iron@outlook.com
Throughout 2019 Cast Iron Theatre is proud to support - www.riseuk.org.uk
Their vision is to produce exciting new writing in Brighton and beyond.
We produce short play nights, full-length work, host storytelling events and run workshops.
Listen to us on the Cast Iron Theatre Podcast as we talk about the business of making art.
Drop us a line at cast_iron@outlook.com
Throughout 2019 Cast Iron Theatre is proud to support - www.riseuk.org.uk
WHAT'S ON
MAGICAL READING LIVING ADVENT:
BOAT TOUR - Part of MAGICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday 30th November
Free
All aboard for a storytelling cruise! Join a time-travelling captain, for this lighthearted, entertaining and informative tour on the river. Expect history, performance and fun. Learn about the great people of Reading and how they made their mark along the river and in history. Fun for adults and children alike!
Part of the Magical Reading Living Advent programme of free Christmas events brought to you by Reading UK and Reading BID
BOAT TOUR - Part of MAGICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday 30th November
Free
All aboard for a storytelling cruise! Join a time-travelling captain, for this lighthearted, entertaining and informative tour on the river. Expect history, performance and fun. Learn about the great people of Reading and how they made their mark along the river and in history. Fun for adults and children alike!
Part of the Magical Reading Living Advent programme of free Christmas events brought to you by Reading UK and Reading BID
MAGICAL READING LIVING ADVENT:
GINGERBREAD TALES with LAURA MUGRIDGE
Bill's, Reading
Sunday 8th December 2019
Free - booking required
Make gingerbread biscuits while learning about their Christmassy history.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without gingerbread! Join storyteller, performer and cook Laura Murgridge for this Christmassy treat! As you make biscuits together there’ll be Christmas cheer a-plenty with twinkling fairy lights, decorations and some old time classics playing. As you wait for your biscuits to cook Laura will tell you all about the history of gingerbread and why it is such a Christmas favourite! A memorable experience for adults, children and families.
Please note the 2.30pm show will be upstairs; the 4.30pm show will be downstairs and is wheelchair accessible.
Part of the Magical Reading Living Advent programme of free Christmas events brought to you by Reading UK and Reading BID
BOOK HERE
GINGERBREAD TALES with LAURA MUGRIDGE
Bill's, Reading
Sunday 8th December 2019
Free - booking required
Make gingerbread biscuits while learning about their Christmassy history.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without gingerbread! Join storyteller, performer and cook Laura Murgridge for this Christmassy treat! As you make biscuits together there’ll be Christmas cheer a-plenty with twinkling fairy lights, decorations and some old time classics playing. As you wait for your biscuits to cook Laura will tell you all about the history of gingerbread and why it is such a Christmas favourite! A memorable experience for adults, children and families.
Please note the 2.30pm show will be upstairs; the 4.30pm show will be downstairs and is wheelchair accessible.
Part of the Magical Reading Living Advent programme of free Christmas events brought to you by Reading UK and Reading BID
BOOK HERE
MAGICAL READING LIVING ADVENT:
THE SIGNALMAN
George Hotel, Reading
Friday 13th December 2019
Free - booking required
A spooky retelling of Dickens' classic!
A retelling of Dickens' classic ghost story of a railway signalman who sees ghostly spectres that seem to predict catastrophe.
Britain has a long oral tradition of ghostly storytelling at Christmas and The Signalman is an absolute classic. Expect to be delightfully spooked by this story delivered in a bombastic Victorian Gothic Horror style and some fun homemade sound effects and props.
Suitable for 12+
This event will be outside if it's not raining so please dress warmly!
Ticketholders will receive 10% off their food bill at the George Hotel on December 13th. Show your ticket to receive your discount.
Part of the Magical Reading Living Advent programme of free Christmas events brought to you by Reading UK and Reading BID
BOOK HERE
THE SIGNALMAN
George Hotel, Reading
Friday 13th December 2019
Free - booking required
A spooky retelling of Dickens' classic!
A retelling of Dickens' classic ghost story of a railway signalman who sees ghostly spectres that seem to predict catastrophe.
Britain has a long oral tradition of ghostly storytelling at Christmas and The Signalman is an absolute classic. Expect to be delightfully spooked by this story delivered in a bombastic Victorian Gothic Horror style and some fun homemade sound effects and props.
Suitable for 12+
This event will be outside if it's not raining so please dress warmly!
Ticketholders will receive 10% off their food bill at the George Hotel on December 13th. Show your ticket to receive your discount.
Part of the Magical Reading Living Advent programme of free Christmas events brought to you by Reading UK and Reading BID
BOOK HERE
CAST IRON THEATRE & NEW VENTURE THEATRE
SHORT PLAY NIGHT
Sunday 15th December 2019
In partnership with New Venture Theatre we present our quarterly night of script-in-hand scratch performances with writing from local, national and international playwrights.
Audiences can expect outstanding new writing in a black box setting where actors bring work to life for the first time.
It’s a night for those who love incredible short plays and grassroots storytelling.
WRITERS - See our GET INVOLVED PAGE FOR SUBMISSION DETAILS
ONE WOMAN ALIEN
with Katy Schutte
5th December 2019
TALOS III Science Fiction Festival of London
Omnibus Theatre
In fringe theatre, no one can hear you scream:
One Woman, One Hour, One Cult Movie!
The SOLD OUT London Horror Festival & Edinburgh Festival Fringe show returns, celebrating 40 years of the horror classic. Katy Schutte tackles the entire movie alone (with a cat) at the Omnibus Theatre, London.
BOOK TICKETS HERE
with Katy Schutte
5th December 2019
TALOS III Science Fiction Festival of London
Omnibus Theatre
In fringe theatre, no one can hear you scream:
One Woman, One Hour, One Cult Movie!
The SOLD OUT London Horror Festival & Edinburgh Festival Fringe show returns, celebrating 40 years of the horror classic. Katy Schutte tackles the entire movie alone (with a cat) at the Omnibus Theatre, London.
BOOK TICKETS HERE
WILL OF THE PEOPLE
Work in Progress
Spring 2020
The Prime Minister told the nation to vote. The problem is, when you give the people a voice: they speak. Welcome to the last hours of a political life.
CREDITS:
Cast Iron Logo Design: Chelsea Newton Mountney
Will of the People image: Pixabay
One Woman Alien: Alanna Manwaring
Gingerbread, Signalman & Boat Tour: Bright Onion Digital
Cast Iron Logo Design: Chelsea Newton Mountney
Will of the People image: Pixabay
One Woman Alien: Alanna Manwaring
Gingerbread, Signalman & Boat Tour: Bright Onion Digital