Barnsley Civic is delighted to host an early screening of a very British new film, Last Laugh by John Godber. This black comedy / family drama follows a college lecturer, Martin Dawson, played by Nick Figgis, and his hope to escape from obscurity by having a screenplay made into a film. With iconic Yorkshire scenery… Read more »
The Civic in Barnsley continue to bring the best in contemporary art and theatre this New Year, starting with some new films, comedy and exhibitions in January. For example, there will be an early screening of Last Laugh by John Godber, a story that follows a college lecturer, Martin Dawson, played by Nick Figgis, and… Read more »
Garlic Theatre (the company that brought you Shoe Kangaroo and the Big Bad Boot, Billy Goats Gruff and last year’s fantastic performance of Jack and The Beans Talk), are joining The Civic for a fresh and funny retelling of a classic fairy tale with their new production Little Red Robin Hood. A long time ago… Read more »
Coming up is an opportunity to have a jolly good laugh at The Civic with Toby Foster’s Last Laugh Comedy Club and Justin Moorhouse. Loved by all, regular Barnsley visitor, comedian and Civic supporter, Toby is making a return with some of the best comedians from the UK and international circuit! One of the longest… Read more »
After a well-received production of Life & Soul last month, Red Ladder return to Barnsley with the story of the famous Leeds United football manager Brian Clough – The Damned United. The year is 1974 and Brian Clough, the enfant terrible of British football, is attempting to redeem his career and reputation by winning the… Read more »
Phoenix Dance Theatre’s Mixed Programme 2017 brings the internationally acclaimed contemporary dance company to perform in the heart of Barnsley, showcasing three amazing works which promise to give audiences a gripping evening of beautiful storytelling through dance. Named ‘Best Premiere’ as part of the Critics’ Choice in this month’s Dance Europe Magazine, Calyx, is the… Read more »
A new play exploring young people’s attitudes to Brexit and inspired by interviews with young people in Barnsley is to show at The Civic this November. What Once Was Ours is an immersive new show about identity and belonging that uses interviews from over 200 teenagers, from two Remain and two Leave areas of Britain,… Read more »
BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2015 and one of the foremost composers of modern folk and social commentary songs in the British Isle, Nancy Kerr, is performing at The Civic, Barnsley this November. “Quite breathtakingly beautiful.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2. A writer of rare style, Kerr’s music has drawn comparisons to… Read more »
This season The Civic On Tour presents The Life and Soul, by Chris Connor – a new show exploring mental health, inner demons, loneliness and male suicide. Meet Jim. He’s always been a bit of a character, just like his Dad, and spends most of his life between the bookies, the pub and the football…. Read more »
Debs Newbold, described by Bestival producer Becky Burchell as ‘the best storyteller in all the kingdoms’, comes to The Civic this season with a re-telling of King Lear, the classic tale of betrayal, in her own unique and modern style. Dark and challenging, epic and shocking, human and uplifting, this explosive version of the legend… Read more »
