CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENTTickets Now On Sale for Spring / Summer 2026!
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Tuesday 17th to Saturday 21st March 2026
TROUBLE WITH KIDS
From the pen of Award-Winning Comic, Ben Nickless comes a laugh out loud new play about friendship, fertility, comedy and kids!
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Sunday 22nd March 2026
FAIRPORT CONVENTION
FAIRPORT CONVENTION have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. During that time, the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same – Fairport’s passion for performance.
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Friday 27th toSunday 29th March 2026
THE TWITS
The Twits is one of Roald Dahl’s most popular stories; a raucous and wonderfully wild tale of mayhem and mercy told through slapstick, live music, dance and drama. A magical treat for all the family!
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WHAT’S ON GUIDE Spring / Summer 2026
As ever, there’s something to whet everyone’s appetite at The People’s Theatre and we look forward to welcoming patrons old and new to the jewel in Barnsley’s cultural crown.
DownloadTHE PEOPLE’S THEATRE at the heart of the community.
The building opened in 1794 as a Methodist chapel, until it was purchased by the National Association of Boys’ Clubs in 1948. In 1998, the building was purchased for use as a theatre by Barnsley Theatre Trust. Under the leadership and enthusiasm of John Kelly and over 100 patrons, subscribers and volunteers ‘The People’s Theatre’ launched in 1999 as The Lamproom Theatre.
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