You know The Drill: Lincoln Drill Hall returns as The Drill

Same venue, new Drill: Lincoln’s iconic landmark is back with all-new look.

Renovated, restored and reinvigorated, the theatre and entertainment venue, formerly known as Lincoln Drill Hall is set to reopen its doors next month as The Drill.

The ambitious and extensive refurbishment is nearing completion, under the stewardship of Lincoln College, which stepped in to save the venue after it closed in 2020.

The relaunched venue’s first public performances will begin from 11th December with the much anticipated pantomime, Aladdin.

With a past as eclectic and illustrious as the acts that have graced its stage, the building has been dramatically reimagined to bring new energy into this iconic venue at the heart of the community.

The Drill will return with a new look, a new team, and a whole new ethos centered around creating electrifying music, comedy and theatrical experiences across a wealth of genres and interests. When complete, the exhaustive upgrade will include a new restaurant and bar, a brand new kitchen, and a completely transformed box office and foyer.

Aladdin, staged by Jamie Marcus Productions will run from 11th December through to Christmas. This will be followed by a short closure for some final finishing touches, before a grand opening that is planned for early February.

The Drill’s commercial director, Mark Taylor said:

“We’re thrilled to be breathing new life into this iconic local landmark. The Drill will soon be ready to welcome you back for your favourite events and enthralling evening entertainment. We’ve completely transformed the venue, amplifying the best things about it and creating some really impressive new features.

“We’ll host everything from the best live music and theatre, through to stand-up comedy, business expos, food and drink festivals, and conferences – the list goes on! We also have an amazing new restaurant, stylish cafe and a fantastic bar, making this a vibrant arts, entertainment and community hub that’s open for everyone to enjoy.

“One of the things people loved most about Lincoln Drill Hall was its commitment to supporting the people, groups and communities of Lincoln, and we’re proud to continue in this tradition when we reopen. The Drill can be used as a meeting space for community groups, we’ll host a huge range of classes, workshops and activities, including our popular parent and child groups, and we’ll continue being a safe, accessible and welcoming space at the heart of the community.”

After the cast of Aladdin bow out at the end of the year, The Drill will temporarily close to allow for extensive improvements to the backstage areas as well as important renovations and repairs to the fabric of the much-loved building. After this, the venue will officially open for good, beginning an exciting new era of entertainment and arts in Lincoln.

Initially, the venue will be open at a reduced capacity to ensure social distancing is in place, with the hopes to expand to its full capacity in the very near future. Rigorous sanitation and careful attention to detail will ensure that each experience at The Drill is as safe as possible in the current climate.

In addition to bringing some of the best known and upcoming acts to the city, the revamped community hub is also creating jobs and is actively hiring to fill a number of key roles. The full list of vacancies currently open to applicants are:

• Bar and Front of House Staff
• Front of House Manager and Bar Supervisor
• Technical Assistant
• Head Chef
• Box Office Assistant
• Catering Assistants
• Sous Chef

You can find out more about The Drill by visiting www.lincolndrill.co.uk or contact the box office on 0800 804 4643. For tickets to the pantomime, Aladdin, please click here.