What’s on at the Lion Theatre
Discover upcoming performances and community events at the Lion Theatre.
Horncastle Theatre Company is proud to present The Girl on the Train based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks film, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, directed by Nancy Shackleton.
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.
Wednesday 2nd– Saturday 5th September 2026 at 7.30PM
Matinee performance 3PM Saturday 5th September
This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
Something is rotten in Old London Town…
Hambledon Productions presents THE PHANTOM RASPBERRY BLOWER OF OLD LONDON TOWN
Written by Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker
Adapted by John Hewer
Friday, 11th September 2026 at 7.30PM – for one night only!
Doors open 7PM | All tickets £15
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In Victorian England, a rotten, raspberry blower is claiming the lives of the upper-classes. The dark alleyways and moonlit graveyards of London are alive with the repetitive dins of the Phantom.
Inspector Corner of the Yard and his faithful sidekick, Sergeant Bowles, are fed up with these din-dins. The case is afoot. Will the Phantom be uncloaked? All will be revealed… particularly if the Phantom uncloaks himself.
Immortalised by The Two Ronnies, this Jack the Ripper parody is raspberry-jam-packed with Spike Milligan’s and Ronnie Barker’s love of surreal absurdism, clever puns, near-the-knuckle ribaldry, quick-fire jokes and famous wordplay.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary since its original broadcast in 1976, this newly adapted stage play brings the Phantom back to life like never before.
Presented by Hambledon Productions with the kind permission of Spike Milligan Productions Ltd and Handles for Forks Ltd.
Horncastle Theatre Company is proud to present Head Over Heels by Gail Young
Directed by Sheena Liversidge & Dan Barrett
Gail Young’s hilarious comedy-drama follows Jill and Andy as they navigate their way through the minefield of emotions produced by thirty-odd years of so-called wedded bliss -ending in divorce. Not a pretty sight, but funny in oh so many ways…
Depressing topic for a play? Well, it could be, but definitely not in this case! This is a powerful play with plenty of comic punch and an uplifting soundtrack to accompany the drama onstage. A must see!
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This popular play premiered at The Forum Studio Theatre, Chester in October 2018 and was directed by Gail herself. Her other plays include Cheshire Cats, which was staged by HTC in 2017.
Please Note:
This production contains adult themes and some bad language that may not be suitable for children. Audience discretion is advised.
Wednesday 18th– Saturday 21st November 2026 at 7.30PM
Matinee performance 3PM Saturday 21st November
This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
Horncastle Theatre Company are proud to present their 2027 pantomime, Aladdin, directed by Dominic Hinkins and Ben Chaves!
In the faraway Empire of East Lindsey, cheerful but poor Aladdin Twankey longs to better himself and marry the beautiful Princess Lenor. Can he outwit the evil wizard Abanazer – with a bit of magical help?
We guarantee music, slapstick, and plenty of belly laughs with our traditional family panto.
At the Lion Theatre Horncastle from 21st-30th January 2027!
