About Us
A multi-purpose theatre and art gallery based in Barnsley, The Civic presents world-class accessible performances and exhibitions throughout the year, to audiences in the heart of South Yorkshire.
Press releases
ASOS Joins Forces With The Civic For Major Exhibition Sponsorship
Barnsley arts centre, The Civic today announces that it has secured leading online retailer ASOS as a corporate partner and the headline sponsor... read more
30.01.2018 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Barnsley debuts major exhibition about the history of hairdressing
A new exhibition charting the history of hairdressing and hairstyle design, Beehives, Bobs & Blow-dries , makes its national debut at The Civic,... read more
25.01.2018 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Question Time Heads to The Civic
BBC Question Time is headed to Barnsley on Thursday 14 th December with panellists including Nicky Morgan MP (Conservative) and Rebecca... read more
07.12.2017 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Turn your Tenner into Twenty This October
This month supporters of The Civic #Connect fundraising campaign can turn their hard earned tenners into twenties for a good cause. Grow Your... read more
02.10.2017 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Intrepid Civic Walkers brave blisters and rain to raise money for much...
Chief Executive of The Civic, Helen Ball and Managing Director of Copier Systems, Ryan Eastwood were joined by friends, family and supporters to... read more
11.09.2017 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Honorary degree for one of the UK's most celebrated hairdressing names
Barnsley born Andrew Barton, one of the UK’s most celebrated hairdressing names, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Arts from... read more
18.07.2017 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Donations to The Civic Doubled on 22 June 2017
The Civic is asking supporters to take advantage of a one-off initiative from Localgiving. From 10am till midnight, people will be able to see one... read more
15.06.2017 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Yorkshire architects’ reveal exciting designs for listed Barnsley landmark
A South Yorkshire firm, Norton Mayfield Architects, have drawn up plans to radically transform The Civic in Barnsley into an exciting new arts... read more
17.05.2017 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Giving The Civic Back to the People Campaign Launched
Giving The Civic Back to the People Campaign Launched Sir Michael Parkinson has backed a major £5m fundraising campaign to renovate The... read more
05.05.2017 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
From Barnsley to Bolshoi: Gotta Dance!
As The Civic in Barnsley launches a major fundraising campaign to ‘Give The Civic Back to the People’, Tala Lee-Turton explains why she’s... read more
05.05.2017 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Beehives Bobs and Blow-dries worldwide exhibition debuts in Barnsley
An exhibition dedicated to the history of hairdressing and the design of hairstyling is set to tour the world and will make its international... read more
13.12.2016 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
The Civic Hosts A Night to Remember
Last month, for one night only some of the finest performers from Barnsley and beyond came together for a fantastic evening of music, theatre and... read more
24.11.2016 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Shortlist announced for Yorkshire and North East Director of the Year...
Shortlist announced for Yorkshire and North East Director of the Year awards The Institute of Directors (IoD) has unveiled the shortlist of... read more
02.06.2016 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
Small Venues Campaign for Quality Performance in Yorkshire
Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire arts venues work together to support quality touring theatre and develop audiences as part of the Small Venues... read more
26.04.2016 • By Barnsley Civic Enterprise Ltd
