Monday 7th October

Undermined

Inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the 1984 Miners’ Strike, Undermined takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions inviting audiences into the action of this divisive industrial conflict. Fuelled by energetic and engaging storytelling, Undermined will have you laughing, crying and shaking with anger.

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Tuesday 8th October

Gail Porter: Hung, Drawn & Portered

Famed for her vibrancy as well as mental health struggles, Gail Porter has turned to comedy to take control of her own story. Gail can laugh at her life now she’s won a BAFTA for “being mental” (Being Gail Porter, 2020).

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Thursday 10th October

Dracula, Or The Undead

From Don’t Go into the Cellar Theatre, we present an original one-man show adapted from the great Bram Stoker Gothic novel. Jonathan Goodwin plays Count Dracula, Lord of the Undead, and a host of others in this classic tale of late-Victorian vampirism! Prepare to learn the bloody truth that lies beyond the legend!

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENTTickets now on sale for 2024!

  • Thursday 19th September

    The Rollin’ Stoned

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus is coming to town… everything seems to be ready… is everyone ready? Described by The Times as ‘better than the real thing’ and revered by Stones fans the world over, now’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about. A thrilling concert experience – ya can’t lick ‘em!

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  • Sunday 22nd September

    Carpenters Experience

    The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the astonishing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, capturing the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter. Karen’s silky contralto is combined with Richard’s delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production.

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  • Monday 7th October

    Undermined

    Inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the 1984 Miners’ Strike, Undermined takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions inviting audiences into the action of this divisive industrial conflict. Fuelled by energetic and engaging storytelling, Undermined will have you laughing, crying and shaking with anger.

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  • Tuesday 8th October

    Gail Porter: Hung, Drawn & Portered

    Famed for her vibrancy as well as mental health struggles, Gail Porter has turned to comedy to take control of her own story. Gail can laugh at her life now she’s won a BAFTA for “being mental” (Being Gail Porter, 2020). 

    Tickets & Information

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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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS! a message from our chairman.

It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of all the volunteers who created and maintain Barnsley’s Lamproom Theatre, to welcome you to our 25th Anniversary year.

The Lamproom Theatre has, for a quarter of a century, provided our community with a wonderful example of volunteering spirit and endeavour. Everyone, including the Board of Trustees, Friends of the Lamproom, none-technical stage crews, directors and actors, give freely of their time and talent to provide our town with one of the most successful community theatres in the country.

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