Thursday 20th March – Saturday 22nd March

EDUCATING RITA

When married hairdresser Rita enrols on a university course to expand her horizons, little does she realise where the journey will take her. Her tutor Frank is a frustrated poet, brilliant academic and dedicated drinker, who is less than enthusiastic about teaching Rita… but the two soon realise how much they have to teach each other.

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  • Thursday 20th MarchSaturday 22nd March

    EDUCATING RITA

    When married hairdresser Rita enrols on a university course to expand her horizons, little does she realise where the journey will take her. Her tutor Frank is a frustrated poet, brilliant academic and dedicated drinker, who is less than enthusiastic about teaching Rita… but the two soon realise how much they have to teach each other.

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  • Tuesday 1st Saturday 5th April

    DOUBT – A Parable

    Set against the backdrop of a 1960’s America in the midst of political and social change, John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play portrays a progressive young priest, as their conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius, the principal of a New York Catholic School, whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

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  • Friday 11th April

    Manford’s Comedy Club

    Manford’s heads back into town with a live comedy show, featuring four hilarious comedians. A great night of live stand-up comedy from some very funny folks! 

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  • Saturday 12th April

    East Street Band

    The UK’s Number One tribute to ‘The Boss’ bring you the power, hour after hour! Covering the full Springsteen repertoire from Greetings from Asbury Park NJ to Letter to You… and everything in between – including the timeless hits Hungry Heart, Born in The USA and Dancing in The Dark.

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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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