Wednesday 8th October

Jeanette Greenough: The Gift

By popular demand, following her SOLD OUT appearance earlier this year, join Channel 5’s highly-acclaimed spiritualist medium, Jeanette Greenough. Sharing her gift for over 30 years with grace and clarity, Jeanette has touched the lives of many.

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Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th October

Come From Away

7,000 stranded passengers. One small town. A remarkable true story. This heart-warming and powerful musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11.

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Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th October

The Codfather

“Sex, Lies… and Mushy Peas? Prepare to get battered!” This HILARIOUS crime comedy – from the writer of TRASHED and CHEEKY BLEEDERS – guarantees to be the funniest night out you’ll have this year. “…IT’S AN OFFER YOU CAN’T REFUSE!”

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

  • Wednesday 8th October

    Jeanette Greenough: The Gift

    By popular demand, following her SOLD OUT appearance earlier this year, join Channel 5’s highly-acclaimed spiritualist medium, Jeanette Greenough. Sharing her gift for over 30 years with grace and clarity, Jeanette has touched the lives of many; providing comfort, closure, and guidance.

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  • Thursday 9th October

    A Play And A Ponder

    Originally written and produced by Stephen Proctor in “Lockdown,” TROUBLE AT SCALY BOTTOM first aired on Sheffield Live Radio in September 2020 – and now transfers from ‘wireless’ to ‘stage’ in an evening of madcap radio theatre.

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  • Friday 10th October

    Ode To Joyce!

    Joyce Grenfell was one of the greatest female entertainers of the twentieth century, loved the world over for her hilarious and beautifully observed monologues and songs, as well as numerous film, television and radio appearances. Her legacy continued through the work of Victoria Wood, who cited her as being a great influence, as well as an array of female comedians including Miranda Har

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  • Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th October

    Come From Away

    7,000 stranded passengers. One small town. A remarkable true story. This heart-warming and powerful musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11.

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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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