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17th – 21st March 2026

TROUBLE WITH KIDS

Will and Marc are best mates and both comedians. Marc is a jobbing comic with a wife, kids and a crumbling career. Will is a national treasure – rich, famous, adored – but his marriage is strained by infertility. As their paths cross onstage and off, Trouble With Kids explores what it really means to “have it all” …and what’s left when you don’t

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27th – 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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Thursday 2nd April 2026

THE KORGIS: Acoustic

Whirl back in time with The Korgis, as they take you on a musical journey though the songs and bands that influenced them. Putting their own unique spin on songs by The Beach Boys, the sublime harmony of Simon and Garfunkel, the wry humour of 10cc, the quirkiness of Buggles, the creativity of Peter Gabriel and of course, songs of peace and hope from The Korgis.
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENTTickets Now On Sale for Spring / Summer 2026!

  • 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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  • Thursday 2nd April 2026

    THE KORGIS: Acoustic

    The Korgis try to recapture their youth – and perhaps yours – in a musical journey that will tweak the memories and leave you in a spin.

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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.

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THE 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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