Monday 23rd – Saturday 28th June

SHREK: The Musical

Everyone’s favourite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on Dreamwork’s Oscar-winning smash hit film. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero.

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Saturday 5th July 2025

ROXY MAGIC

Making a very 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. BOOK EARLY!

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7 August 2025 until — 9 Aug 2025

ONE NIGHT STAND WITH MUSICALS

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! After a successful run in 2024, Lee Semley Theatre Productions return with a brand-new show guaranteed to take you on a rollercoaster ride through the magical world of musicals.Bringing you hit songs from the stage and silver screen, including Moulin Rouge, Cabaret, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hairspray, Frozen, Oliver, The Lion King, Les Miserables, Chicago, Wicked, Come from Away, Miss Saigon, CATS, The Phantom of The Opera and many, many more. A night of pure unadulterated musical theatre magic.

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Sunday 6 July 2025

AN EVENING WITH SHERRIE HEWSON: From Benidorm to Barnsley!

Sherrie Hewson is one of Britain’s most celebrated actresses, famed for her roles as Maureen Holdsworth in Coronation Street, Lesley Meredith on Emmerdale and Joyce Temple-Savage in Benidorm. Also, as a panelist on Loose Women for 14 years, Sherrie has built a reputation for her natural ability to entertain and has kept audiences laughing for countless decades.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENTTickets now on sale for 2025!

  • Monday 23rd Saturday 28th June

    SHREK: The Musical

    Everyone’s favourite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on Dreamwork’s Oscar-winning smash hit film. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero.

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  • Wednesday 2nd July

    BEE GEES GOLD

    Dance the night away with BEE GEES GOLD. This thrilling tribute by world-class West End performers brings the Bee Gees’ biggest hits – from “Stayin’ Alive” to “Night Fever” – back to life with spot-on harmonies, iconic looks… and all the disco magic. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and nostalgia!

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  • Sunday 6th July

    An Evening With Sherrie Hewson

    Sherrie Hewson is one of Britain’s most celebrated actresses, famed for her roles as Maureen Holdsworth in Coronation Street, Lesley Meredith on Emmerdale and Joyce Temple-Savage in Benidorm. Also, as a panelist on Loose Women for 14 years!

    Tickets & Information
  • Monday 14thSaturday 19th July

    KEEPING UP APPEARANCES

    When everyone’s favourite social climber, Hyacinth Bucket (“pronounced Bouquet”) hears that the lead role is yet to be cast in a murder mystery play for the local amateur dramatic society, nothing will stop her from taking centre-stage.

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THE PEOPLES’ 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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