What’s on at the Lion Theatre
Discover upcoming performances and community events at the Lion Theatre.
Wednesday 17th– Saturday 20th June 2026.
Horncastle Theatre Company is proud to present A Bunch of Amateurs by Nick Newman and Ian Hislop.
Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. And instead of Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson’s monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and Jefferson’s career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself – along with his inner Lear!
Directed by Malcolm Tresadern
This amateur performance is staged by kind permission of Concord Theatricals.
Wednesday 18th– Saturday 21st November 2026.
The Company is proud to present Head Over Heels by Gail Young
Directed by Sheena Liversidge & Dan Barrett
Weds 18th – Sat 21st November 2026 at 7:30pm nightly
(Matinee performance Sat 21st at 3:00pm)
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!
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.
This amateur production of Head Over Heels is performed by kind permission of Concord Theatricals.
Please Note:
This production contains adult themes and some bad language that may not be suitable for children. Audience discretion is advised.
Friday, 11th September 2026.
Hambledon Productions presents THE PHANTOM RASPBERRY BLOWER OF OLD LONDON TOWN
Written by Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker
Adapted by John Hewer
Something is rotten in Old London Town…
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.
All tickets £15