A number of pantos will put put on in Lincoln this Christmas, giving residents plenty of opportunity to laugh, cheer and boo.
Lincoln Theatre Royal is putting on a show of Dick Whittington starring Lincoln populars Cannon and Ball.
Tommy and Bobby are returning to Lincoln for a fourth year to play Captain and First Mate as they celebrate 50 years of performing — the longest serving double act.
They are joined by Peter Amory of Emmerdale as King Rat and Principal Boy Nicola Weeks, plus the return of Richard Tate as Alderman Fitzwarren and Lincoln’s Steve Barclay as Sarah the Cook.
The panto will run from December 7 to January 13, tickets start at £11, and there are also special school packages on offer.
Meanwhile Lincoln Drill Hall’s panto, Peter Pan, already received such high interest, it’s extended its running time.
The production will now run from Thursday December 13 to Saturday January 5. Tickets start at £10.50, and the Drill Hall is already working with schools on special deals.
The pantomime, made by Jamie Marcus Productions, will include well-known songs and a flying sequence from London to Neverland via Lincoln Drill Hall.
Peter Pan will be played by London actor Robert Rooney, while local actor Chris Hayes will play The Dame and actor and TV presenter Alistair Divall is Captain Hook.
TV presenter Alistair Divall, who is starring as Captain Hook, said: “I was born and brought up here in Lincoln and my mother and daughter are still here, so I have a very strong connection to the city, it is part of my heritage.
“I have done many pantomimes all over the country but the ones in the north always have more of a great party atmosphere – Lincoln has a big family community and spirit and pantomime is an experience the entire family can share.”
Lincoln-based producer Jamie Marcus added: “I am delighted to be back for my 6th year at Lincoln Drill Hall. We broke all box office records with Snow White last year and this year we are already 41% up so audience members must be loving what we are doing.”
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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