What’s on at the peoples’ theatre

EXPERIENCE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN 2024.

April

  • Friday 5th AprilSaturday 13th April

    Arsenic and Old Lace

    Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life: he has a steady job at a prominent New York newspaper, he’s just become engaged, and he gets to visit his sweet spinster aunts to announce the engagement.

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  • Friday 19th April Saturday 20th April

    One Night Stand with Musicals

    From the stage to the silver screen, join Lee Semley Theatre Productions on this spectacular journey into the wonderful world of musicals. 

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  • Sunday 21st April

    Desperados

    Desperados are an ensemble of talented and creative musicians, who pride themselves on their technical ability and attention to detail to deliver a rip-roaring celebration of The Eagles. 

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  • Wednesday 24th AprilSaturday 27th April

    From Grimethorpe with Love

    1993… and when Jim Travis is made redundant from his beloved Grimethorpe Pit, he turns his hand to what any ex-miner would… writing erotic fiction!

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  • Sunday 28th April

    Roxy Magic

    Making a welcome return to The Peoples’ Theatre are the foremost tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. Lovingly recreating four decades of incredible music: ROXY MAGIC never fail to impress.

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May

  • Tuesday 7th May Saturday 11th May

    Priscilla Queen of the Desert

    The musical tells the story of two drag queens and a transgender woman who take to the road and travel the Australian Outback on a bus called Priscilla, making friends and influencing people as they go. This show features strong language and adult humour. It is not suitable for young children.

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  • Friday 17th MaySaturday 25th May

    Sparkies

    It’s 1966 and the NCB… ‘Wants You!’  Telling the story of a fifteen-year Barnsley lad as he finds his feet in the world at a time when pit closures and winning the world cup were both very real!

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  • Wednesday 29th May

    QUEEN: One Vision

    With superb attention to detail in music, costume and production, Queen: One Vision deliver all of your favourite Queen hits, with a power and energy that is guaranteed to blow your mind!

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  • Thursday 30th May

    High Jinx

    ROLL UP, ROLL UP! The High Jinx show is back with another jam-packed show for 2024 filled with amazing magic, incredible illusions and crazy circus thrills. Presented by the extraordinary and multi-skilled performer, Michael Jordan and supporting cast.

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  • Friday 31st May

    Simply Dylan

    As straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks and no pretence. Led by front man John O’Connell, the band delivers a tribute to Bob Dylan celebrating the rich and diverse work of the award-winning artist.

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June

  • Saturday 1st June

    Rule Brit-HA-nnia!

    Join British Comedy Legend Mick Miller, stars of Britain’s Got Talent, Jamie Leahey & Chuck, John Archer and Ben Nickless, alongside our host and compère Jack Land Noble for an unmissable evening of comedy and variety for all the family. The Best of British!

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  • Sunday 2nd June

    The Temple Of Delusion

    The stars of CBBC’s number one show “Danny and Mick” embark on a new adventure for 2024! In a faraway land that time forgot, the ancient treasures, mysteries and magic of an old and forgotten civilisation lay in hiding for only the brave

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  • Thursday 6th June

    The Counterfeit 70’s

    From the decade of Glam Rock through to New Wave and everything in between, COUNTERFEIT 70’s is the ultimate celebration of the 1970’s. 

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  • Friday 7th June

    McShane & Shaw

    Hilarious entertainment. Great musical chops. Ralph Shaw and Chris McShane are singing, multi-instrumentalists from Yorkshire who have honed their craft everywhere from Barnsley to British Columbia in Canada. 

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  • Saturday 8th June

    Two Pianos

    Join the sensational David Barton and Al Kilvo, along with their top-class band as they battle it out to deliver the best rock ‘n’ roll piano experience audiences have seen.

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  • Sunday 9th June

    GEORGE! The Concert

    Following their first sell-out appearance, the phenomenal Nick Bold brings his love and passion for George Harrison back to the Lamproom stage in ‘George! The Concert,’ a tour-de-force evening of great Harrisongs, Beatles classics and Traveling Wilburys too.

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  • Friday 14th June

    Manford’s Comedy Club

    Manford’s heads back into town with the best in live comedy, featuring four hilarious comedians. A great night of stand-up comedy from some very funny folks! 

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  • Saturday 15th June

    The Rod Stewart Songbook

    The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. 

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  • Sunday 16th June

    Dramatise Theatre School

    Celebrating their sweet 16th year, Dramatise Theatre School brings you a showcase of delights across the genres by their talented school. Including a performance of ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’ by Alan Ayckbourn.

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  • Friday 21st June

    Whole Lotta Shakin

    Fully endorsed by members of Shaky’s own family, the Award-Winning tribute to the UK’s biggest selling singles artist of the 1980’s, WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’ – THE SHAKIN’ STEVENS STORY is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock ‘n’ Roll!

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  • Saturday 22nd June

    Pearl & Co’s Midsummer Moiders!

    The Queen of Northern Clubland – Pearl Singer – welcomes in the Summer with a host of her crazy and kooky compatriots. Prepare to LAUGH, CRY… and SING YOUR CHUFFIN’ HEARTS OUT!  (WARNING: contains strong language and adult humour) 

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  • Monday 24th JuneSaturday 29th June

    The Phantom of the Opera

    Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it.

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