What’s on at the peoples’ theatre

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June

  • Friday 9th June

    Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure

    Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, follow Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr Watson on this rivetingly comical case. Damsel in distress Lucy Matravers engages Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth to resolve a dispute over a family will.

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  • Saturday 10th June

    John Reilly & The Smooth Operators

    A sophisticated masterclass in melody, honouring BURT BACHARACH, writer of one of America’s greatest songbooks. Atlantic recording artist John Reilly fronts this concert with his spiritual and soulful vocals and with hand-picked world-class session players.

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  • Sunday 11th June

    Two Pianos: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Experience

    Join the sensational David Barton and Al Kilvo, along with their top-class band as they battle it out to deliver the best rock ‘n’ roll piano experience audiences have seen.

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  • Wednesday 14th June 2023

    Nova Arts: Artistry

    Nova Arts end of year production will be a continuous flow of creativity throughout. Celebrating the journey of our students and providing a launchpad into the industry. The students will be showcasing some of their best work; demonstrating their skill in multiple dance disciplines including ballet, jazz, contemporary, street, commercial, tap and musical theatre.

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  • Friday 16th June

    West End Magic

    London’s longest-running theatre magic show, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre, presents some of the most exciting names in magic and variety in the UK. The perfect treat for all the family, suitable for ages 5 to 105. Guaranteed to deliver the finest in magic, illusion and comedy.

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  • Saturday 17th June 2023

    The Carpenters Experience

    This big production that brings Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage.

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  • Friday 23rd June

    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 24th June

    Classic Clapton: Unplugged

    Mike Hall and Adam Howells from CLASSIC CLAPTON will perform a rare acoustic concert at Barnsley’s Lamproom Theatre. They will both sing & play acoustic guitar. Their show is a 2-hour journey based around Slowhand’s best selling album ”Eric Clapton / unplugged” …A must for all Slowhand fans!

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  • Tuesday 27th JuneSunday 2nd July

    Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    From the company that brought you the smash hit shows Disney’s The Little Mermaid and CATS, Lee Semley Theatre Productions proudly presents the Barnsley premier of ‘the most FANTASMAGORICAL musical in the history of everything.’

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July

  • Friday 7th July

    The Rollin’ Stoned

    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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  • Tuesday 18th July Saturday 22nd July

    MAM

    From the writer of TRASHED comes this riotous new comedy about a fiendish 100-year-old granny who’s literally eating her family out of house and home. She’s already devoured their butchers’ shop into bankruptcy, and now she’s working her way through their kitchen cupboards, pushing her offspring to desperate measures just to survive beyond 1977.

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  • Wednesday 26th July

    The Gerry Rafferty Songbook

    Performed by The Coalfield Symphony and their exceptional band, the magic and majesty of Gerry Rafferty’s enduring music is brought to life in this emotive, evocative and extraordinary live musical celebration. From Stuck in the Middle with You to Baker Street and beyond.

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  • Friday 28th July

    CAPTAIN CALAMITY

    The Summer has arrived at Captain Calamity’s fantastical home, the Lollipop Lighthouse in Chocolate Button Bay. He and the Crew are hitting the beach for some mind blowing magic, silly songs, gigglesome games, super science and beautiful bubbles.

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September

  • Friday 1st September

    Absolute Bowie

    By popular demand, ABSOLUTE BOWIE return to The Peoples’ Theatre following their electrifying appearance in 2022. Featuring the incredible vocals of John O’Neill and his world-class live band, this stunning concert experience features incredible musicianship and attention to detail; a true extravaganza of the wonder that is David Bowie.

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  • Sunday 3rd September

    Call Me Dusty

    Without doubt the finest white soul singer of her era, Dusty Springfield is for millions the definitive pop diva. Her lifestyle was the stuff of legend – and great drama. With her relentless quest for perfection and refusal to compromise, Dusty Springfield led a tortured life.

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  • Friday 8th September

    An Evening with The Fourmost

    Join the UK’s most authentic 60s band performing the very best hits from the golden era, including their own chart hits, Hello Little Girl, I’m In Love, Baby I Need Your Lovin, and of course, the band’s biggest selling single, A Little Loving.

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  • Saturday 9th September

    Our Trace

    Multi-award-winning comedienne OUR TRACE brings her hilarious show back to The Peoples’ Theatre. Shooting to fame after a member of the audience posted a Facebook live video during one of her shows, the footage went viral, achieving more than 7 million views worldwide and turning her into an overnight internet sensation.

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  • 15th September 2023

    Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney

    Join us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted!

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  • 16th September 2023

    An Evening with Paul Riley

    BAFTA-award-winning actor/comedian Paul Riley heads to The Peoples’ Theatre, bringing an evening of fun, laughter and memories of his 30-year TV career and an opportunity for the audience to ask anything they’ve ever wanted about the iconic STILL GAME!

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  • Sunday 17th September

    The Mick Ronson Story

    The Mick Ronson Story is a show about Bowie’s essential sideman – Hull born Mick Ronson – whose blistering guitar helped create the Ziggy sound and myth, and make Bowie an international superstar.

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  • Sunday 24th September

    The Animals Greatest Hits Show

    Direct from Newcastle upon Tyne – the home town of the original ANIMALS band – comes THE ANIMALS GREATEST HITS SHOW. Performed by the band ANIMAL TRACKS.

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