calling barnsley

share your story

We are creating a phone box in which people will be able to listen to short monologues about the lives of the people of Barnsley. To make this happen, we’re looking to talk to as many people as possible who live in Barnsley, to hear the stories we have to tell. We want to create something that honestly reflects, manifests and celebrates Barnsley.

We are looking for:

  • Stories set in a particular place in Barnsley. This could be somewhere personal to you (e.g. a local park, a favourite food spot or a place of worship) or it could be somewhere more well known (e.g. Barnsley Football Club, Barnsley Hospice or Cannon Hall).

  • Stories that are true. The story must be from your own life and from your own perspective.

  • Big and small. our story might be a big moment from your life, or it might be a small, every day event. There's no right or wrong. It’s up to you.

Everyone has a story to tell. We want to hear yours.

You can find out more by downloading this pack.

To get involved fill out this form this form by Friday 8th November or email info@lungtheatre.co.uk with the subject heading ‘Calling Barnsley’.

Book a workshop

Alongside the phone box, we are delivering free creative writing workshops. These will take place between January and March 2025. We are looking for groups to apply for this opportunity.

The Workshop

The Calling Barnsley Workshop will be a fun, enjoyable session open to people from all abilities. An experienced LUNG facilitator will guide every participant through the process of writing a real-life story in their own words. Participants will only be invited to write about topics they want to. We will be led by individuals voices and passions.

Through these workshops, LUNG will be creating a 'Phone book of Barnsley', sharing the stories people have written in the workshops. Any participant that is happy for their work to be shared will have their story added to this collection.

The workshop will last 90 minutes (timings can be adapted upon request) 

How to get involved:

Fill out this form by Monday 25th November or email info@lungtheatre.co.uk with the subject heading ‘Calling Barnsley’. We will let you know if you have been selected by 2nd December and then work with you to arrange the session.

Further Information

Please read this pack and it’s FAQ page for more information.