New Theatre Royal Lincoln — Attraction in Lincoln

A Foreigners Journey, Feb 8th. Booked the stage left Royal Box for my sister’s Christmas present. The boxes have four seats but in truth, really seat two comfortably. Plenty of staff on, pointing out the idiosyncrasies of the flooring (little raised steps under carpet etc) @newtheatreroyal, why don’t you install a band of different coloured carpet? Since I was last at the Theatre Royal, the upstairs bar has moved sides, Chris Moreno’s (former manager) office is now a lounge area and there is the addition of The Prosecco Bar and cafe. on the ground floor. I was pointed in the direction of this bar for interval drinks which at £10 were reasonably priced for two double G&T. Also, the tech box has finally moved and is at the back of the circle, wow! Wonder if the perilous wooden platform is still there above the stage managers desk?! Now to the gig. The band opened with Journey’s Wheel in the Sky and I wondered where they could go from there as that’s pretty ‘up there’ as an iconic classic. So then they just got better and better! A very tight band, all the musicians seemed to be having a ball on stage and it was hit after hit, then we were treated to some Journey for the hardcore fans - fabulous instrumental with the guitarist, Ricky, playing with such skill that Neil Schon would have been proud. The ability of the vocalist to switch between the very different singing styles of Journey’s Steve Perry and Foreigner’s Lou Gramm was impressive, Andrea’s vocal range is phenomenal, and we were treated to a master class in audience engagement. This band were the epitome of professional, the theatre definitely should have been a lot fuller and I don’t know why it wasn’t, but we were privileged to be at the best gig and night out in a...

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 – Budget Snacks, Tiny Seats, and the Great Escape (From the Retirement Village)

Took the kids to Lincoln Theatre for a family show, and honestly? It was just right. The show was fun, totally kid-friendly, and—most importantly—finished just before the little ones got bored and started trying to eat the program. Timing: nailed it. 🎭👏

Now, let’s talk about the theatre itself. If you’re into vintage charm (and by vintage, I mean one lightbulb away from a haunted house), you’ll love it. The place is old—like “has seen a lot of pantomimes and possibly the war” old. The seats? Think airplane legroom but made of wood and regret. My knees haven’t forgiven me.

Food and drink, though? A pleasant surprise! Prices were so cheap I thought I’d time-travelled. A drink and snack without needing to remortgage the house? Iconic.

And the staff? Let’s just say it was being run by what looked like a lovely escape party from the local retirement village. Everyone was sweet, slightly confused, and walking around with that “I once saw Judy Garland live” energy.

All in all—great for kids, entertaining enough, and worth it for the snacks alone. Just maybe stretch before...

Went to see The Billy Joel Album show as performed by Elio Pace and his band which ,what a performance that was, exceptional. I'm not sure why they call it the "new" theatre as inside it seems an old,quaint and very small intimate type theatre,I loved it,we were near the front but looking round it seemed that everyone would have a pretty decent view,the lighting for this particular show was amazing and the staff seemed helpful and welcoming.Wish this theatre was nearer to us so I could go more often.If there was anything to criticize it would be that at previous theatres I know people have taken a photo or two and they had someone with a sign walk the front of the stage before the performance started saying no pictures or filming when was a little disappointing to me as I would have loved to take a short video on my phone just to show friends family and interested parties just how brilliant this theatre, lighting and performing artists were which in my opinion would only serve to advertise a great place and a fantastic show. Anyone who likes Billy Joel cannot fail...