THE DEFINITIVE BURT BACHARACH SONGBOOK – Saturday 28th February 2026

Following hugely successful concerts around the country, Britain’s finest song writers and session musicians are happy to bring their ‘Definitive Burt Bacharach’ show back to the Lamproom Theatre.

This is a sophisticated master class in melody, honouring not only the fantastic tunes, but also now celebrating the life of the legend that was BURT BACHARACH, writer of one of America’s greatest songbooks for artistes such as Dionne Warwick, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Gene Pitney, The Carpenters and so many more.

Atlantic recording artist John Reilly fronts this concert with his spiritual and soulful vocals and with hand-picked world class session players who usually back artists such as Paul Carrack and Take That. Female vocals are elegantly performed by Miss Rachel Raynor and the Musical Director overseeing this dazzling non-stop parade of classic songs is Canadian pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman.

‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ – ‘Walk On By’ – ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’ – ‘Close To You’ – ‘24 Hours From Tulsa’ -‘Do You Know The Way To San Jose?’ – ‘Alfie’ – ‘I Say A Little Prayer’ – ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ …….
Hit after glorious hit.

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    Returning to the Lamproom stage for One Night Only, Lee Semley Theatre Productions presents this spellbinding show, filled with the essence of The Emerald Isle.

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WHAT’S ON GUIDE Spring / Summer 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 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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