Arts & Entertainment

From artisans and creators to musicians and actors, Barnwell County is full of creative people–if you cannot tell by the many murals seen throughout the community.

Circle Theatre located on Academy Street in Barnwell has been a staple for local entertainment since 1974.

In the 2022-2023 season, Circle Theatre brought the murder-mystery comedy show “Clown Car,” the historically witty “Tea for Three,” the heartfelt “Almost, Maine,” and will be putting on “My Fair Lady” in late 2023.

While these plays commonly have an adult cast, Circle Theatre gives kids the opportunity to get on stage at their summer camp. The summer of 2022 brought the highly-anticipated production of

The theater is run by a volunteer board and relies on volunteers to help onstage and behind the scenes. Circle Theatre is always looking for more hands to bring these productions to fruition.

Outside of the theatre, the Barnwell County Consolidated School District has an active drama club at both Williston-Elko schools and Blackville-Hilda schools. In 2019, Williston-Elko Middle School put on their first production of “Frozen Jr.”

The summertime Barnwell Farmer’s Market, the monthly Wall Street Market, and the Little Red Barn gallery are only some of the places where the work of local artists and creators can be viewed.