Wednesday 17th – Saturday 20th September

The Good Life

When Tom and Barbara Good decide to swap the rat race for an alternative and more sustainable way of living, they set about turning their home into a model of self-sufficiency. It’s the good life for them – but not for their next-door neighbours, Margo and Jerry, who are desperately trying to maintain their snooty suburban status quo. Hilarious scrapes and escapades ensue!

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Wednesday 24th September

DIVORCED, BEHEADED, DIED: An Audience with King Henry VIII

The year is 1544 and King Henry VIII is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm; and has halted his course in Barnsley to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have ‘audience’ with their Sovereign Lord and King.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENTTickets now on sale for Autumn / Winter 2025!

  • Wednesday 17th – Saturday 20th September

    The Good Life

    When Tom and Barbara Good decide to swap the rat race for an alternative and more sustainable way of living, they set about turning their home into a model of self-sufficiency.

    It’s the good life for them – but not for their next-door neighbours, Margo and Jerry, who are desperately trying to maintain their snooty suburban status quo. Hilarious scrapes and escapades ensue!

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  • Wednesday 24th September

    DIVORCED, BEHEADED, DIED

    The year is 1544 and King Henry VIII is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm; and has halted his course in Barnsley to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have ‘audience’ with their Sovereign Lord and King.

    Tickets & Information

WHAT’S ON GUIDE Autumn / Winter 2025

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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