Friday 3rd July 2026

TOTALLY BLONDIE

Blondie were one of the most iconic bands to emerge in the Seventies, and have continued to turn out hits and great music to this day.

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Saturday 4th July 2026

ONE VOICE: The Music of Barry Manilow

Presented by Carlton Entertainment and Event Management, prepare to be mesmerized celebrating the music that ‘made the whole world sing’ with this live concert.

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Sunday 12th July 2026

ROXY MAGIC

Making a welcome return to The People’s Theatre are the foremost tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. Lovingly recreating four decades of incredible music: ROXY MAGIC never fail to impress.

Monday 20th to Saturday 25th July 2026

THE FULL MONTY

In Sheffield, six unemployed steelworkers are down on their luck.With bellies full of beer and nothing left to lose – except their dignity – they decide to strip for cash. But will they go all the way?

CELEBRATING OVER 25 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENTTickets Now On Sale for Spring / Summer 2026!

  • Friday 3rd July 2026

    TOTALLY BLONDIE

    Blondie were one of the most iconic bands to emerge in the Seventies, and have continued to turn out hits and great music to this day. Totally Blondie celebrate this whole, rich history, with a selection of material from the very first eponymously entitled album, ‘Blondie’, right up to the latest songs.

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  • Saturday 4th July 2026

    ONE VOICE: The Music of Barry Manilow

    Presented by Carlton Entertainment and Event Management, prepare to be mesmerized celebrating the music that ‘made the whole world sing’ with this live concert.

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  • Friday 4th September 2026

    SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL

    The UK’s Number 1, multi-award-winning tribute to the legendary DRIFTERS.

    Lead vocalist, Richie Sampson, has performed alongside former long-standing members of The Drifters, such as Ray Lewis, Billy Lewis, Butch Leake and Roy Hemmings.

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WHAT’S ON GUIDE Autumn / Winter 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 of John Kelly and over 100 patrons, subscribers and volunteers ‘The People’s Theatre’ launched in 1999 as The Lamproom Theatre.

BARNSLEY THEATRE TRUST (1998) LIMITED IS A REGISTERED CHARITY {Charity Number: 1026352}

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