Lincoln’s historic Drill Hall has re-opened its doors after a difficult few years, with a newly-refurbished café bar and a packed programme of events for children and families.
Theatre Manager Craig Morrow explained how venue is keen to re-engage with families across the city. “We’re really proud of the role The Drill has played in people’s lives, and constantly meet audience members who first visited us as a child and now have little ones of their own. The legacy of excellent creative opportunities for young children has been something that I’ve been keen to
preserve as we relaunch the venue, and so this autumn marks the first steps in that direction.
As well as the return of our traditional family panto with Rapunzel, we’ve also got family events throughout the year. I’mabsolutely delighted that we’ve got Tall Stories’ adaptation of the Julia Donaldson classic ROOM ON THE BROOM coming to us in October, as well as the return of Diddy Disco and our creative sessions for pre-school kids – Lil’ Drills, which now takes place every Tuesday morning. With plenty more events lined up into the new year, The Drill is once again a home for families, children
and the young at heart.”
10% Off Food &Drink for Lincs Kids Members**
Try Limelight, Lincoln’s newest bar and restaurant. From early morning breakfasts to brunch and lunch, alongside a tasty kids menu, Limelight is the place to stop when you’re in town, perfect for catching up with friends and family in a vibrant, creative space.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 8.30am – 4pm (kitchen closes at 2pm)
**Offer valid on Breakfast, Brunch and Daytime Menus and Hot Drinks Only
Room on the Broom – 5 & 6 October
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom!
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two… just as the hungry dragon appears!
Start Time: 5 October 1.30pm & 4.30pm | 6 October 10.30am &1.30pm
Tickets: £15 Adult | £13 Child | Family Ticket Offer £52 (4 people, max 2 adults)
Running Time: 55 minutes (no interval)
Age: 3+
Book here: https://www.lincolndrill.co.uk/whats-on/room-on-the-broom/
Lil’ Drills – Tuesdays 4 Oct – 29 Nov
Fun creative sessions, organised by Rhubarb Theatre and led each week by a different local artist (music, dance and storytelling): perfect for toddlers and their grown-ups to enjoy together.
Start Time: 10.30am
Tickets: £4 per child (adults free)
Running Time: 1 hour
Age: 18 months+
Diddy Disco – 12 October & 2 November
The Drill’s hip disco club for under 7s and their happening grown-ups, mixing floor fillers from way back to the most recent top tunes.
Start Time: 10.30am
Tickets: £4 per child (adults free)
Running Time: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval)
Age: 2-7
Rapunzel – 9 Dec – 2 Jan
Let your hair down for this wonderful Christmas treat with all your favourite panto characters! Well-
known songs, slap-stick routines, a fantastic story made famous by the recent Disney movie, and
together with ‘Betty Buttercake’ the hilarious dame, this is a panto that will be loved by audiences of
all ages!
