The Lamproom Theatre

Writer and theatre-maker John Osborne visits Barnsley, with a double bill of two unique storytelling shows.
John Peel's Shed - In 2002, John Osborne won a competition on John Peel’s Radio 1 show. His prize was a box of records that took eight years to listen to. What he found was a delightful mix of instant intimacy, as callers shared their significant life moments in anecdotes, and the quirky, as illustrated by a gem of a Steve Wright factoid: ‘St John's Wood is the only tub...e station that doesn't share any letters with the word mackerel’. He discovered how exposure to a radio station for any amount of time, even one you're not initially fond of, gets under your skin. He had a talismanic moment of hearing the Smiths on Peel's show and it relating to his life ("You're allowed to be grown- up and shy").
This show features a selection of records previously owned by the late John Peel. Many are very rare recordings by obscure and now defunct bands, and this is a unique opportunity for any Peel fans. This is an ode to radio, those records and anyone who’s ever sought solace in wireless.
Circled in the Radio Times - A new storytelling show about finding a pile of old copies of the Radio Times and piecing together someone's life by the programmes they had circled. Osborne is a master at creating captivating theatre out of quirky simple stories that make heroes out of everyday people and heighten normal tales into pure folklore.
John Osborne writes scripts, stories and theatre shows. His first television series After Hours was broadcast by Sky 1, directed by Craig Cash (The Royle Family) and starring Jaime Winstone, Ardal O’Hanlon and BAFTA winner Georgina Campbell.
This unique double bill will be performed on Thursday 21 March 2019 at 7.30 p.m. - tickets are £10.00 each.
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It's getting quite full, so book NOW - don;t miss out!

All are welcome!

The Lamproom Youth Theatre Ensemble launches it's first Musical Theatre Summer School! - https://mailchi.mp/…/it-may-be-summer-b ut-theres-still-plen…

Last week to purchase your Season Ticket - don't miss out!
Time is running out to purchase a Season Ticket for The Lamproom Theatre Company productions in Spring 2019. The three shows which form the Season Ticket (and must all be purchased at the same time) are 'Stags & Hens - The Remix' by Willy Russell, 'The Odd Couple' by Neil Simon and 'Hangmen' by Martin McDonagh. The closing date for purchase is Saturday 9 March 2019 and the cost is just £30.00 for all three shows, a sa...ving of £9.00 on the adult price if purchased separately.
What are you waiting for? Contact The Box Office on 01226 200075 to book over the phone, or book on-line - provided you purchase all three shows at the same time, your discount will be applied.
Don't forget that you can still vote for your favourite Lamproom Theatre Company shows from the last twenty years - voting closes on Monday 11 March 2019 and (subject to Performing Rights being available) the top shows in each of the six categories will be performed during the 20th year of The Lamproom being opened.
Have your say NOW and make sure you come along and book your Season Ticket at the same time as handing in your Voting Form.
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Are you aged 12-18? Interested in Musical Theatre? Then The Lamproom Youth Theatre Ensemble Musical Theatre Summer School may be for you!
Directed by Jack Land Noble Choreographed by Emily Cooper Musical Direction by Robert Cooper
... From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Jerome Robbins’ iconic production transports Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to 1950s New York City where two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs: the American Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. This exciting month-long production journey is led by leading local professional music, dance and drama practitioners and gives you the opportunity to perform at Barnsley’s Lamproom Theatre in a timeless work of musical theatre. Over the rehearsal / workshop period, you will be working towards your big performance, all facilitated by our production team. If you love performing, musical theatre, drama, singing and dance, this is the summer school for you. Build your confidence, have fun and make friends for life!
See attached document for full details or email thelytesgroup@gmail.com to book your audition on 17th March 2019.
When are the auditions? - Sunday 17th March 2019.
To audition for the show, you must contact the production secretary in advance. Auditions will be held at The Lamproom Theatre, with auditionees given a specific audition time slot once booked in. The format of the audition will comprise of two contrasting songs of your choosing, a short script extract and some light movement work.
When will I know the outcome?
We will endeavour to let people know casting choices as soon as possible but some decisions may be unavoidably delayed. We reserve the right to hold further auditions if specific roles cannot be cast on the day. Please be aware that we will not be able to give individual feedback after the audition.
When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals will be happening over the summer holidays (August 2019), including several extra singing rehearsals before August (dates TBC). Before auditioning, please make sure you are available for ALL listed rehearsal dates. The technical and dress rehearsals are absolutely essential – you MUST be available for these to be able to take part. Please note the rehearsal schedule may vary slightly once rehearsals begin.
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Wakefield Little Theatre bring great drama to The Lamproom Theatre....
'Beauty and The Beast' is brought to The Lamproom stage by Wakefield Little Theatre, in a dramatic adaptation of a well-loved fairy-tale. It's a tale as old as time, and this version was written especially for the stage - please note that it is NOT a musical and does NOT have any Disney songs - it's just great entertainment for all the family!
“Beauty and the Beast” is one of the world’s best-loved fairy t...ales. First published in 1740, it has been adapted many times for television, cinema and the stage. This adaptation was premièred by Wakefield Little Theatre at The Theatre Royal, Wakefield in 1995. So now the time has come for the Beast to be woken from his slumbers!
“Things are not always what they seem. Never judge just by appearances. Your eyes can deceive you. Use your heart…
Look beneath the surface for the beauty inside, the beauty that lasts, because if you don't, you will never be happy.”
Wonderful entertainment for all the family! Spectacular, magical, funny and a little bit scary too!
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Coming to The Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley on Thursday 14 February at 7.30 p.m. Why not make it a Valentine's Day treat?

‘WHO’S NEXT’ AT THE LAMPRROM THEATRE IS CANCELLED
We have just been advised by ‘Who’s Next’ that the inclement weather has forced them to cancel their show at The Lamproom Theatre on Saturday 2 February 2019.
Whilst the weather in Barnsley would not have posed a problem, the band members were travelling from London, Wiltshire and The Rhondda Valley, and the continuing snow in The West Country and Wales means that they are unable to make the journey north to Barnsley.
... We are very sorry to have to cancel this show, particularly as the original show in June 2018 was cancelled at the last minute because of transport problems.
We will be contacting everyone who has booked tickets to arrange a full refund and once again apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Liz Grand returns to The Lamproom with 'The Second Best Bed'....
Following her performance as Agatha Christie in 'Where is Mrs Christie?', Liz Grand returns to The Lamproom with a one-woman show about Anne Hathaway, the wife of The Bard of Stratford Upon Avon, William Shakespeare - if you enjoyed 'Where is Mrs Christie? you won't want to miss this play by the same production team.....
When Shakespeare died, he famously left his wife Anne only one thing – the second best bed. ...This superb one-woman play, full of both humour and pathos, has received great critical acclaim since its premier at the Swan Theatre Worcester in 2012. Liz Grand stars as Anne Hathaway on the night of Shakespeare’s funeral. The wake has finished, the mourners have all gone home, leaving Anne to remember her life with the most talented playwright the world has ever seen. Or was he? Did he write the plays? His widow would know if anybody did. Wouldn’t she?
“Lifts the lid on a Tudor can of worms……..a showcase for the towering acting skills of Liz Grand.” Worcester News
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Book NOW at the Box Office on 01226 200075 or on-line at www.barnsleylamproom.com

Second performance announced for 4pm. Motel California is a six-piece live band faithfully reproducing the glorious harmonies and complex guitar parts of iconic Eagles songs along with top ten solo hits from Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Joe Walsh.
Featuring three guitarists, bass, keyboards and a sax-playing drummer, with every musician singing, Motel California deliver all the timeless hits from each era of the Eagles catalogue.
... Crucial to the band's live shows are high quality theatre-style lighting and crystal clear sound, mixed like an Eagles concert, guaranteeing the best possible experience for the band's many fans and followers.
Expect to hear all the classics like Take It Easy from the first album, How Long, from Long Road Out Of Eden, Heartache Tonight from The Long Run and, of course, Desperado and Hotel California.
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Following its sell-out run at London’s Royal Court Theatre, The Lamproom Theatre Company brings you Martin McDonagh’s award-winning production of his deeply funny new play, ‘Hangmen’.
In his small pub in northern England, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging?
Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub regulars, dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news, a peculiar stranger lurks, with a very different motive for his visit.

As the evening performance has SOLD OUT, we have added an additional Matinee at 4.00 p.m. on the same day - Saturday 16 February 2019 - tickets are now on sale via our Box Office on 01226 200075 or on-line at www.barnsleylamproom.com

Saturday Matinee full, but tickets left for other performances - don't miss out! Book at www.barnsleylamproom.com

lamp room is what it says bright and lively plenty of room in your seats and fab entertainment

What a fantastic production of GREASE�Amazing singing and all round performance. Friendly, welcoming staff at a great venue. Thank you for a fab night. We loved it.

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Went to see Bad Girls yesterday it was excellent... lovely little theatre very clean, tidy well organise with friendly and helpful staff, not to mention great value for money. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family and going to book Booze Bro's Part 2 � fantastic day, very happy customer ���

We watched Cinderella on Saturday, it was absolutely brilliant! Perfect for run up to Christmas! We also watched Halloween Westend in October, the actors really are London Quality! We cant wait to attend future shows! Well done everyone at Barnsley Lamproom! And Merry Xmas to u all!

We attend the panto every Christmas and the kids love it! All the old faces as well as new, it's a great experience and as it's not a huge theatre it makes it all the more rewarding when interacting with the audience.

Watched cinderella last night with my mum, daughter and son. Show was absolutely fantastic definitely something for everyone we all loved it especially louie who came up on stage at the end he says thank you very much for his gift too. Well done to you very talented guys!

Turned into a family tradition to attend lamproom for our annual panto performance! Never been disappointed. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!!

Took my daughter to see cinderella last night... we had a really good night laughing and smiling was a performance all the cast were brill... so funny a must see performance people... the gent that plays buttons was funny involved the audience which was great... seen him before in another performance last year.... been a few times to lamproom enjoyed it every time thanks �

The Lamproom is a lovely venue. Went to see the amazing John Reilly with Lewis Nitikman and was blown away, the venue is just perfect for the music they play. A really appreciative audience and Gary the sound and lights man is excellent too, definitely worth the drive from Sheffield !!

Quality of sound best ever last night. Production as a whole excellent. Very talented cast. Thoroughly entertained audience with song and humour. Good to see that they were enjoying themselves as much as audience were enjoying them. Tremendously appreciated audience in an intimate theatre with high production and performance standards. Jaws aching eyes running and sides aching with laughter throughout.

Just been to see wizard of oz with my daughter, which she got me for my birthday in January and it was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end, had front row seats well done to all who took part and using a real dog was fantastic...

Just been to see That 70's Feeling at the Lamproom Theatre. What a fabulous night - so much fun and so many talented singers. I think the highlight was Cissy and Ada in conjunction with Kate Bush - haven't laughed so much for a long time. Thanks for a brilliant show. Can we have some more please ?

I went to see Cinderella with 4 generations of my family including my 5 years old grandson, 3 years old nephew and my 73 years old Father in law. We all had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed the show. We had thought about going to a bigger theatre to watch a different pantomime but my grandson wouldn't hear of it and asked if we could book the lamproom again every year. I'm 100% sure we will.

Had a great night at Race Night great atmosphere great friendly people our first time visit but will certainly be back you all are a credit to The Lamproom x keep up the good work for a lovely local theater � x

Great rendition of Bouncers - The Re-Mix! Would definitely return for the ice cream intervals �!

Fantastic production of Annie tonight. Some very talented youngsters who have the acting gift. Give yourselves a pat on the back. You did amazing and was a lovely show xx

Brilliant, my little lad loved cinderella last nite, great nite out for the whole family, staff very friendly and couldn't do enough for the customers and the actors are brilliant

As always had a brilliant evening. I go every year with my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters. It's the start of the Christmas festivities for us. Always receive a very friendly, family atmosphere. Absolutely love it, recommend it to everyone, young and old.

A fantastic little gem of a place in Barnsley. Lovely intimate atmosphere in the actual theatre, with a nice bar area for pre-show and interval drinks, friendly helpful staff. And importantly, some terrific shows each season. If you haven't yet been.......do it!