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WHAT’S ON ALL WEEK Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery

Going for Gold: Celebrating 250 years of the Doncaster Gold Cup

‘Going for Gold’ celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Doncaster Gold Cup horse race, which is the oldest continuing regulated horse race in the world. The display brings together art and artefacts from the collection of Doncaster Museum Service and Doncaster Borough Archives, including some of the gold cups awarded to the winners. Exhibition opens 2-11 September, 10am-4.30pm (Wed-Fri), 10.30am-4.15pm (Sat-Sun), closed Mon-Tue. 01302 734293 CAST

September “Dead Sheep” 6 -10th

By Jonathan Maitland.Dead Sheep mixes tragedy and comedy in an entertaining tale of loyalty, betrayal and revenge about the dramatic inside story of Margaret Thatcher’s downfall. Starring Spitting Image’s Steve Nallon as Margaret Thatcher.

Main Space 7.30pm, Wednesday and Saturday matinee 2.30pm £18.50 / £16.50 concessions visit www.castindoncaster.com

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Friday 2nd Sept Doncaster Market Place

DNweekeND Launch Event – 3pm Get down to the Market Place to catch a glimpse of ‘The Great Big Donco’.

A mythical creature with magical features which has been imagined by hundreds of Doncaster people & was co-commissioned by Yorkshire Festival.

St Sepulchre Gate, Town Centre Doncaster by the sea - 9am- 5pm Enjoy all of the fun of the seaside in Doncaster town centre.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

Hands on history – Garden Bug Hunt - 11am – 5pm Join the hunt around the gardens to unearth some mini beasts. We’ll peer into the undergrowth to find bugs & discover the secret life of our creepy crawly friends. Call 01302 722598 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth Mansion House St Leger Afternoon Tea - 12noon – 4pm The most exclusive Afternoon tea in Yorkshire! Enjoy scones, sandwiches, fine teas & coffees in the ornate interior of Doncaster’s Georgian Mansion House. £15 per person For reservations call 01302 734309.

Rossington Hall

Afternoon Tea - 12noon – 5pm Traditional Afternoon Tea served in the surroundings of a Victorian Stately Home. £19.95 per person, For bookings call 01302 866822 or visit www.rossingtonhall.co.uk

Join the party as Doncaster’s St Leger Festival Week hits the town once again with a mix of music, fine food, arts and culture – and the oldest classic horse race in the world of course!

This year also celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Doncaster Gold Cup.

Doncaster Little Theatre

Afternoon Cabaret - 2pm Phantom Cinema – Vertigo - 8pm Woolpack – Live Music from 8pm

Roots Music Club – Live Music from 8.30pm Duo - Kieran Goss & James J Turner Doncaster Brewery Cider Festival begins

DONCASTER TOURISM

sT LEGER Saturday 3rd Sept St Sepulchre Gate, Town Centre Doncaster by the Sea - 9am – 5pm Enjoy all of the fun of the seaside in Doncaster town centre.

Doncaster Minster Autumn Fair -10am – 4pm Variety of stalls selling books, cakes & fancy goods. Tea and coffee will be served.

Call 01302 323748 or visit www.doncasterminster.org Doncaster Lakeside British Jet Ski Championships - 10.30am – 4.30pm Doncaster hosts the final round of the British Championships over two days.Fast-paced action & great fun to watch as the jet skis hurtle around the lake. Food & drink outlets, fun for all the family.

Brodsworth Hall & Gardens Hands On History - Garden Bug Hunt - 11am – 5pm See Friday 2nd for details.

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Friday 9th Sept Earl of Doncaster

Champagne Breakfast from 9am – 2pm See Wed 7th for details

Doncaster Minster

Organ Recital - 1.10pm Let the hairs on the back of your neck tingle as Tocata & Fugue in D Minor, by JS Bach, fill the gothic majesty of Doncaster Minster. Other classical favourites complete an impressive programme played on the Minster’s world famous 5 manual Schulze organ.

Visit:www.doncasterminster.org Mansion House St Leger Classics Concert - doors open 7pm Enjoy an evening of classical music by Mozart & Beethoven performed by Ensemble 360 & celebrate the bygone days of Georgian Doncaster. Includes a rare performance of ‘Rockingham’ by Doncaster’s very own 18th century composer, Edward Miller, who also played in Handel’s orchestra! Tickets £20 inc. drinks & refreshments. To book call 01302 734309 or visit Tourist Information Centre, Mansion House.

Crown Hotel, Bawtry

St Leger Preview Dinner - 7pm

Mansion House Moments – 12 noon & 3.30pm Come on a tour of Doncaster’s spectacular & historic Mansion House. Hear stories performed by a team of actors about what the Mansion House means to local people & why it’s a very special place...and just maybe there’ll be a few surprises along the way. Suitable for all ages £4 per person on the door.

Bees!: The Colony by Artizani – 11am – 3.30pm

An installation of six hives, all hiding a unique interior world with a surprise in every hive. A multi-sensory experience to Hear the BEE! Feel the Bee! Smell the Bee! Taste the Bee! And if you dare, put your eye up to the hive & See the Bee!

Mansion House Animal – 5pm This lively & thought provoking musical medley, incorporating singing, rap, acoustic guitars, African drums & recorded sound, is inspired by a summer spent at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. A unique collaboration highlighting the wonders of wildlife & conservation issues. Pop into one of the drum workshop tasters at 2, 3.30 and 4.30pm. Evening show will be £4 payable on entry.

Racing Breakfast with Bob Champion - 9 – 11:30am See Thurs 8th for details

Doncaster Racecourse

Ladbrokes St Leger Festival: Socialites E-Cigarettes Doncaster Cup Gentlemen’s Day

Enjoy world-class racing including the oldest regulated horse race in the world, the Doncaster Cup dating from 1766. Live music in the Grandstand Enclosure & County Enclosure after the last race.

Earl of Doncaster Afternoon Tea – 12 noon – 5pm See Wed 7th for details Rossington Hall Afternoon Tea - 12 noon - 5pm See Fri 2nd for details

The Mason’s Arms Folk Night – 8.30pm If you are a player, singer or just want to come & listen, you are very welcome to join The Mason’s Arms in this historic real ale pub for an evening of folk music.

Heritage Open Day Tours – 10am – 4pm

Wednesday 7th Sept

Trolleys by C12 Dance – 1pm & 3pm

Waterdale Shopping Centre

The Leopard

Exclusive black tie preview dinner for the St Leger, with tips & insider knowledge from an impressive panel of experts, including TV personalities. Bookings taken for tables of 10, include dinner with disco, sponsored by Ladbrokes. Overnight accommodation also available. For further information call 01302 710341 or email events@crownhotel-bawtry.com

Doncaster Market Place

Part dance, part ballet, part outdoor spectacle. TROLLEYS is a new ballet for five supermarket trolleys. Trolleys spin, glide & slide in this highly physical, humorous outdoor performance where high-octane contemporary dance, acrobatics & street dance merge with the extraordinary world of trolleys.

Quiz Night – 9pm

Brilliant Quiz & fabulous music from DJ Cevin Moore. This quiz is not for the faint hearted but it’s only 50p per person to enter & the prizes are in drinks…so what’s not to love?

Tuesday 6th Sept

Mansion House

Cask Corner

Earl of Doncaster

Champagne Breakfast - from 9am – 2pm Includes a glass of chilled Champagne & a choice of breakfast served in the Café Bar Concerto. £15.95 per person. To book call 01302 361371.

Doncaster Racecourse

Leger Legends Charity Lunch - 11am (for 12 noon) Mingle with the Leger Legends jockeys before & after the race, including Lester Piggott, Johnny Murtagh & AP McCoy who only retired from racing earlier this year. Funds raised go to the Injured Jockeys Fund Jack Berry House & towards additional accommodation at the Northern Racing College. For further details contact Michelle Bardsley on 01302 861009.

Markham Grange Steam Museum Steaming Day - 10am - 4pm Opportunity to see the static steam engines on display in full steam! For more details call: 01302 330430 or visit:www.markhamgrangesteammuseum.co.uk

Doncaster Minster

Tours available throughout the day. In addition, a special Tower Tour can be booked for 2pm.This will include a climb to the Minster Ringing Chamber, involving two spiral staircases & 158 steps. Sensible shoes must be worn! Booking is essential – Tel: 01302 323748; email office@doncasterminster. org.uk or at the Minster Stewards desk. First come, first served.

Regent Square

Opera in the Park - 5.30 – 10pm

As we celebrate 250 years of the Doncaster Cup today as well as Gentlemen’s Day, our opera is brought to you by a lady opera singer. Food & drink tents available throughout the evening.

Earl of Doncaster

Absolutely Fabulous Murder Mystery - 7.30pm Enjoy this exceptional performance brought to you by local performance group TaleGate Theatre, who will be entertaining attendees both between the courses and after a meal.

To book call 01302 361371 or email: sales@theearl.co.uk.

Cask Corner

The Big Easy & Support from Sidekeys & Co – 8.30pm

The Big Easy are a lively 5 piece swing band from Leeds, playing songs made famous by Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima & Ella Fitzgerald, all with the band’s own twist.

Roots Music Club - Live Music from 8.30pm Duo - Mawkin & Sam Scherdel Woolpack – Live music from 8pm

Saturday 10th Sept

Rossington Hall - Afternoon Tea - 12noon – 5pm See Friday 2nd for details Epworth Market Place

Earl of Doncaster

Epworth Autumn Food Fair 2016 - 9am – 3pm

Champagne Breakfast from 9am – 2pm See Wed 7th for details.

Up to 30 stalls in Epworth’s historic Market Place selling the best in local produce. For more information call 01652 657053.

The Leopard

Racing Breakfast with Bob Champion - 9 – 11:30am See Thurs 8th for details.

The Dome

Professional Boxing – Doors open 5pm

A night of Professional Boxing, presented by Stefy Bull. Tickets from £30 call 01302 537704 or visit www.thedome.co.uk Vulcan Hangar, Doncaster Sheffield Airport Classic Planes of the RAF – Doors 6pm A musical celebration featuring the Don Mather Big Band & vocalist Gary Lewis The Band will be playing music from the 40’s including Glenn Miller & other classics such as The Dam Busters & 633 Squadron. Call 0845 124 7285.

The Leopard

Darren Eastell and The Freaky Fingers - Doors 7pm The latest band to rise from the hotbed of Music in Doncaster. Once described as ‘Kitchen Sink Rock & Roll’ the band comprises of 3 members. Advance Tickets £5 http://www.leopard-doncaster.co.uk Diamond Live Lounge Speakeasy Party - 8pm Party like Gatsby in the Jazz age. Live performances throughout. £8 entry on the door Woolpack – Live Music from 8pm

Sunday 4th Sept Walkabout Act, Town Centre - various places Smoke - Plunge boom – 12 noon & 3pm A man sits still amidst members of the public. Gradually, smoke begins to creep out of his trouser leg, his collar, his sleeves & all the while he acknowledges this with a weary resignation, ending in an inevitable billow. A visual, non-verbal show offering an abstract, gently comic & understated performance.

Baxtergate, Town Centre Bees!: The Colony by Artizani – 10.30am – 2.30pm See Saturday 3rd for details.

Doncaster Market Place

Doncaster Racecourse

Ladbrokes St Leger Festival: Leger Legends Day

Enjoy truly world-class racing on the opening day of this historic festival. Also taking place is the ‘Leger Legends’ race with winning ex-jockeys from the Grand National, Derby, Cheltenham Gold Cup & the Arc de Triomphe.

Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery

Lunch-Hour Concert

Enjoy a programme of classical piano pieces, including sonatas by Haydn & Sinding played by Jonathan Going in this season of lunchtime concerts by Doncaster Arts & Museum Society. Tickets are £4 (£3 conc.) contact 01302 734923 for further details.

Earl of Doncaster

Afternoon Tea – 12 noon – 5pm £12.95 per person. To book call 01302 361371 CAST

Mask Workshop (Clash of Drums) - 5.30pm

Create your own mask with professional visual artists & get into the spirit for our thrilling outdoor spectacular Clash of Drums. £5.50 Call 01302 303 959 Cask Corner

Cask Corner Comedy Club hosted by Red Redmond – 8.30pm

“The most likeable compere on the circuit” Wow247. Headline Act: Matt Green. Plus support: Steve Titley, Jack Shanik, Dan Fitzpatrick £2 on the door.

Thursday 8th Sept The Leopard

Racing Breakfast with Bob Champion - 9am – 11:30am

Come and join us for a Race Day Breakfast & meet Grand National Champion Bob Champion. Tickets are just £5 to include a bacon or sausage sandwich, a tea or coffee & a meet and greet with Bob!

Doncaster Racecourse

Ladbrokes St Leger Festival: Ladbrokes St Leger Day

The big day itself - and the finale of four days of racing with the oldest Classic race in the world! The St Leger is the final leg of the Classic British ‘Triple Crown’, last won by Nijinsky in 1970. An old racing saying goes: The fastest horse wins the Guineas; the luckiest the Derby - but the best horse wins the St Leger!

St Sepulchre Gate, Town Centre

Doncaster Novice Hobby Horse Gold Cup – 11am The race will be a charity event with proceeds going to Northern Racing College Doncaster and Jack Berry House, a rehabilitation centre for injured jockeys. £5 entry per team. Prize for best turned out & best dressed window competition.

Doncaster Minster

Heritage Open Day Tours – 10am – 4pm See Fri 9th for details Regent Square

Opera in the Park – 5.30 – 8.30pm See Thurs 8th for details Diamond Live Lounge The Christians – 7pm Tickets £10 For further information visit www.diamondlive.co.uk Cask Corner

Blackfish & Support – 8.30pm

A dynamic new powerful, sensitive & revealing look at male group dynamics, Of Man and Beast uncovers the many faces of man – strength, camaraderie, vulnerability & hostility. Five exceptional male performers showcase an inventive & unique physical style.

Champagne Breakfast from 9am – 2pm See Wed 7th for details.

Earl of Doncaster

Blackfish stands out as one of the grooviest bands from the East Midlands. Comprising seasoned musicians producing professional & energy filled performances, playing a deep groove of complex funk & blues & outstanding musicianship & soulful melodies.

Vulcan Experience, Hangar 3, Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Doncaster Market Place

Vulcan Coffee Club - 10am - 2pm

Artfuel, Unity House

Of Man and Beast- Company Chameleon – 12 noon & 3.30pm

8 Songs - Gandini Juggling – 11am & 2pm

A series of choreographed juggling vignettes set to 8 classic rock & roll songs.

From Dylan’s stream of consciousness realms to the Velvet Underground’s troubling landscapes, from David Bowie’s soulful escapades to the rocking Rolling Stone’s anthemic joy de vivre.

Why not pop down to Robin Hood Airport to see one very special Doncaster lady, Vulcan XH558, the world’s last flying Vulcan bomber in the hangar where she is based. Visitors can view the Vulcan & other hangar exhibits over tea, coffee & biscuits. Last entry is 1pm, To book visit: www.vulcantothesky.org or call 0845 1247285, £5 per person.

Helen Hardman Exhibition ‘Hell Here’ – 10am – 4pm

Helen’s artwork is about her struggle with mental health issues. She suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, an illness that causes the sufferer to hear voices, become paranoid & suffer delusions. Eyes are a common theme in her work due to believing she was being spied on when unwell. Exhibition opens Saturday 10th Sep. Open Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am- 4pm.Call 01302 360571, email info@artfuel.org.uk or visit www.artfuel.org.uk.

Woolpack – Live Music from 8pm

Sunday 11th Sept Doncaster Racecourse

Ladbrokes St Leger Festival: DFS Ladies Day

The best day out for ladies to pamper themselves, don that new hat & outfit & thoroughly have a great day at the races with friends! Live music in the Grandstand Enclosure & County Enclosure following the last race.

Earl of Doncaster Doncaster Lakeside

British Jet Ski Championships - 10.30am – 4.30pm See Saturday 3rd for details.

The Dome

Gifts & Grub Farmers Market & Craft Fair – 10am – 4pm

Over 150 stalls of delicious homemade food & lovely gifts. There will also be brand new cars courtesy of Burrows Motor Company & a charity raffle in aid of Bluebell Wood & Cash For Kids! £1 Pay on the door.

Brodsworth Hall

Music at Brodsworth - 2pm (gates open at 10am)

Hear Yorkshire’s finest bands perform with the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall.

Bring along your deckchairs & picnics for an afternoon of superb music Call: 01302 722598 Diamond Live Lounge

Raymond Froggatt – Doors open 7pm Tickets £12 Contact 01302 965040 or visit www.diamondlive.co.uk Doncaster Brewery Launch of Festival Beer

Afternoon Tea – 12 noon – 5pm £12.95 per person. To book call 01302 361371 CAST

Tea and Tour - 2pm

Doncaster Minster Autumn Fair - 9am - 4pm Come along to Doncaster Minster Autumn Fair where there will be a bouncy castle & various stalls including: Books, Preserves, Raffle, Tombola, etc. homemade refreshments available in St George’s House.

St Oswald’s Church, Kirk Sandall Heritage Open Day - 11am - 4pm Historic Norman church with some Tudor additions. Visit: www.stoswaldskirksandall co.uk Rossington Hall Afternoon Tea - 12 noon - 5pm See Fri 2nd for details Brodsworth Hall

Music at Brodsworth - 2pm (gates open at 10am) See Sun 4th for further details

Take a look backstage at CAST, from down under the stage right up to the fly tower above.

Afterwards enjoy afternoon tea in our café bar. £12.50 advance booking required 01302 303 959 www.castindoncaster.com

Doncaster Minster

Doncaster Minster

Guided Walk ‘Doncaster’s Great and Good?’ – 3pm

Heritage Open Day Tours - 10am – 4pm

Special exhibitions & guided tours available throughout the day.

Regent Square

Opera in the Park – 5.15 – 8.15pm

Popular & classical songs performed live in Regent Square by Leroy Vickers.

Food & drink tents throughout the evening in this beautiful, elegant setting.

Doncaster Brewery Tap Well Spoken - 7.30 - 10pm Spoken word evening with a racing theme. For further details visit: www.doncasterbrewery.co.uk

Heritage Open Day Tours 10am – 4pm Tours available throughout the day Hyde Park Cemetery

In association with heritage open days 2016. This free guided walk will visit the graves & tell the stories of a broad selection of people who played significant roles in shaping the town of Doncaster in the 19th & 20th centuries. Please meet near to the main gate at Carr Lane.

Doncaster Brewery Afternoon of Music in ‘The Upper Room’ – Doors 4.30pm Liberty Skank – Ska, Reggae band. Tickets £8 advance, on the door £10. Available from the Bar & from We got Tickets www.wegottickets.com/event/346304 Cask Corner Blue Sabbath Blues Club with Blues Boy Kings – 6pm A unique blend of old and new mixed with a little bit of genius.