Welcome to The Civic’s dazzling new Autumn and Winter season of visual art, dance, drama, comedy, music and family favourites, all set in Barnsley town centre.
The Civics' second season brings major names alongside new, dynamic, up and coming talent. Cutting edge Hip-Hop inspired theatre, internationally acclaimed journalist and commentator Germaine Greer, high calibre comedy from the likes of Sean Hughes and Arthur Smith and our series of Sunday afternoon performances especially for families brings a wealth of talent to Barnsley.
To receive a more detailed program of the full range of activities and events at The Civic please log on to our website at www.barnsleycivic.co.uk or call the box office on 0845 1800 363.
A Century of Chairs
No object tells the story of modern design more eloquently than the chair. At a time when design is enjoying unprecedented popularity with the public, this Design Museum touring exhibition, A Century of Chairs, offers an engaging and informative opportunity to trace the history of modern design through the evolution of one object - the chair.
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Take a Seat
Take a Seat brings together Qdos Creates, The Civic and boys from South Hiendley primary school in an exciting dance and physical theatre performance inspired by The Civic's exhibition, A Century of Chairs.
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Moths Ate My Dr Who Scarf
Intimate knowledge of Dr Who is not required to enjoy this critical and popular success at the Edinburgh Fringe 2006. Award winning comedian Toby Hadoke's show is a funny, satirical and bittersweet odyssey, a bit like Fever Pitch for the couch...
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Dance3
Three fresh, bite sized performances showcasing the best up and coming professional choreographers and their collaborators in one evening, mixing physical brilliance, music and film.
Event Price: Full Price: £9 Concessions: £7...
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2010 Space Oddity
Two men, one kitchen, and every cliche under the sun. 2010: A Space Oddity takes us into the world of science fiction, cult movies, and spoof!
Event Price: Full Price £9 Concessions: £7...
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Eliza Carthy
During her 16-year career she has become one of the mast dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation, for her latest tour and album, 'Dreams of Breathing Underwater' Eliza will showcase music absorbed from her travels around the globe, which...
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Out Of The Ordinary/Extraordinary: Japanese Contemporary Photography
This new touring exhibition, out of the ordinary/extraordinary: Japanese contemporary photography, introduces the work of eleven Japanese photographers.
These artists, with their different values and viewpoints, are forthcoming the complexity and...
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Who's Been Sitting in my Chair?
A delightful and playful interpretation of a well- known tale - with porridge and bears and one-two-three chairs. A tale that's not too BIG, and not too small but just right.
Suitable for ages 3+
Event Price: Adult: £6, Children:...
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