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For all enquiries call the theatre on:
01226 744442

To make bookings or to check availability,
Please call the theatre:
01226 744442
or the Tourist Information Office:
01226 206757



ABOUT THE ACADEMY THEATRE...

The Academy Theatre is a excellent facility located in Birdwell, Barnsley, less than 1 minute from Junction 36 of the M1 motorway.

Officially opened on the 18th February 2004, this purpose built entertainment building houses 180 tiered seats, a state of the art lighting, sound and technical system and thus offers this and surrounding areas a varied program of top-class entertainment (both amateur and professional) and will be used as a performace platform for the members of the theatre school. The theatre will also be used as a facility for teaching youngsters the technical side of stage work and also acts as a conference / training facility for presentations and lectures etc.


Academy Theatre Seating Plan:

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STAGE
Accessibility

The majority of our facility is located on the ground floor making it ideal for disabled access. Our theatre offers positions for up to 8 wheelchairs and we also have special toilet / washroom facilities for our disabled guests.

For our visually impaired visitors, guide dogs are welcome and we will be pleased to provide a bowl of water on request.


Smoking Restrictions

In the interests of health and safety, the Take 2 Centre is a no-smoking building.

Patrons :
The Rt Hon The Lord Mason of
Barnsley P.C., D.Univ, D.L. and Lady Mason		   Theatre Chaplain :
The Rev. Derek Birch


The academy theatre is located at the Take 2 Centre.

Click here for more information.
The Academy Theatre. The Take 2 Centre, 311 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. S70 5TU.
For all enquiries call the theatre on: 01226 744442
Website designed by Nev Roberts.