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October

  • Friday 3rd October –Saturday 4th October

    Step Into The Spotlyte

    ‘It’s Time to Turn the Lytes Back On’ as Barnsley’s only official youth theatre company returns to the People’s Theatre. The Lamproom Youth Theatre Ensemble will relaunch this Autumn, under the creative leadership of Lee Semley-Hancock. From the wonderful world of musical theatre, the Lamproom Youth Theatre Ensemble will present their brand-new show, Step into The SpotLYTE.

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  • Wednesday 8th October

    Jeanette Greenough: The Gift

    By popular demand, following her SOLD OUT appearance earlier this year, join Channel 5’s highly-acclaimed spiritualist medium, Jeanette Greenough. Sharing her gift for over 30 years with grace and clarity, Jeanette has touched the lives of many; providing comfort, closure, and guidance.

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  • Thursday 9th October

    A Play And A Ponder

    Originally written and produced by Stephen Proctor in “Lockdown,” TROUBLE AT SCALY BOTTOM first aired on Sheffield Live Radio in September 2020 – and now transfers from ‘wireless’ to ‘stage’ in an evening of madcap radio theatre.

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  • Friday 10th October

    Ode To Joyce!

    Joyce Grenfell was one of the greatest female entertainers of the twentieth century, loved the world over for her hilarious and beautifully observed monologues and songs, as well as numerous film, television and radio appearances. Her legacy continued through the work of Victoria Wood, who cited her as being a great influence, as well as an array of female comedians including Miranda Har

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  • Wednesday 15th – Saturday 18th October

    Come From Away

    7,000 stranded passengers. One small town. A remarkable true story. This heart-warming and powerful musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11. Through fear and uncertainty came kindness, humanity, and lifelong friendships – proving that even in the darkest times, people can shine the brightest.

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  • Sunday 19th October

    A Tribute to Engelbert Humperdinck

    International Engelbert Humperdinck tribute artist Scott Dee is one of the best in the business and has even been endorsed by Engelbert himself in Las Vegas.

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  • Thursday 23rd –Saturday 25th October

    The Codfather

    “Sex, Lies… and Mushy Peas? Prepare to get battered!” Sodom, Barnsley 1977… and the infamous Botti Brothers are detained at Her Majesty’s Pleasure.

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  • Sunday 26th October

    The Rod Stewart Songbook

    The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. Along with his sensational live band, you will be taken on a musical journey spanning 50 years!

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  • Thursday 30th – Friday 31st October

    The Greatest Halloween show

    The Greatest Halloween Show promises spectacular costumes, devilishly good songs and terrifyingly fierce dance routines, from the world of MUSIC, STAGE, FILM and TV that the creative team at Lee Semley Theatre Productions have sprinkled with Halloween magic and given a Spooktacular twist!

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November

  • Wednesday 5th –Saturday 8th November

    Frankenstein

    “…Slowly I learnt the ways of humans: how to ruin, how to hate, how to debase, how to humiliate. And at the feet of my master I learnt the highest of human skills, the skill no other creature owns: I fi nally learnt how to lie.”

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  • Sunday 9th November

    Eban Brown & His Band

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – DIRECT FROM THE USA, on his ‘Stylistics Songbook Tour, for one night only! Featuring all the classic hits: You Make Me Feel Brand New; Can’t Give You Anything; You Are Everything; Betcha By Golly Wow; Stone in Love with You; Sing Baby Sing… plus much, much more!

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  • Monday 10th November

    Round The Horne: 60th Anniversary Tour

    “Oh, Mr Horne! How bona to vada your dolly old eek!” From the producers of the UK tour of Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy classic live on stage. From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain!

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  • Wednesday 12th November

    KEN WEBSTER

    Direct from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, prepare for a truly explosive experience as Ken Webster – the world’s only interactive hypnotic experience – hits the Lamproom stage!

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  • Thursday 13th November

    The Carpenters Experience

    “…When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the songs we loved so well…”

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  • Friday 14th November

    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 fo

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  • Saturday 15th November

    The Coalfield Cowboy holly jolly hoedown

    Reuniting with the original Colliers band (Slim ‘n’ Snuff), Jack Land Noble rides into town for a rootin’, tootin’ night of first-class Country & Western and home-grown comedy.

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  • Tuesday 18th – Saturday 22nd November

    The Addams Family

    “With a little moonlight, a little chill” this can only mean you have to be an Addams! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only her father Gomez knows.

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  • Sunday 23rd November

    A Christmas Carol

    From Don’t Go into the Cellar Theatre, join the great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens as he brings to life one of the most famous ghost stories of all time. A tale of revenants and redemption, hauntings and humbug, seasonal spooks and sentiment. Jonathan Goodwin portrays Dickens in this captivating one-man performance, codirected by Goodwin and Gary Arc

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December

  • Saturday 6 December 2025Saturday 3 January 2026

    SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS

    “…Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all!”  Barnsley’s #1 Panto is back – Oh Yes, It Is – as the team behind Sleeping Beauty return with a glittering festive treat for all ages, SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS. 

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