Iconic Lincoln arts venue, The Drill will host a series of local events for families this autumn, with a range of inclusive entertainment for young children.
The Drill will host engaging community-centred events including ‘Lil’ Drills’ – a weekly creative session for preschool children – as well as a ‘Diddy Disco’, an immersive disco for under 7s.
Craig Morrow, theatre manager at The Drill, said: “If you’re the parent of a young child or toddler, we know that there are often not enough opportunities to unwind, let your hair down and enjoy quality time together, especially mid-week. Whether you want to party with your little ones, give them an unforgettable shared experience based around storytelling, music or dance – or simply have them expend some energy to make your day easier, our family-friendly programme has got you covered.
“If your children haven’t tried Lil’ Drills or our Diddy Disco before, they’re in for a treat. With themes of music, dance and storytelling, it’s an enriching experience that little ones will love. The session varies every week to make sure it’s always fresh and fun.
“On top of this, our Diddy Disco is the ideal opportunity to connect with your kids in a completely safe ‘club’ environment. It’s a combination of exciting music, colourful lights, and a fun, friendly atmosphere little ones and their grown-ups will love.”
Running weekly from 10:30 – 11:30am until 29th November, ‘Lil Drills’ gives toddlers the opportunity to embrace hands-on learning with deeply engaging sessions for children aged 18 months and older. Organised by Rhubarb Theatre and led each week by a different local artist, it’s terrific for toddlers and their grown-ups to enjoy together. It features varying themes of music, dance and storytelling, meaning they’ll always be able to experience something new and energising.
‘Diddy Disco’, which will be held on Wednesday 12th October and Wednesday 2nd November at 10:30am, invites under-7s and parents/guardians to enjoy a delightful disco in a safe and inclusive environment. Hosted by Disco Doris and Disco Debs, Diddy Disco mixes nostalgic floor fillers with the most recent chart hits.
From beats to bargains, there’s a whole host of other events that may interest families, such as the upcoming flea market. Taking place on Sunday 30th October from 10am – 5pm, it could be an ideal opportunity for parents to purchase a whole range of nearly new or secondhand goods, including children’s books illustrated by Lincoln’s own Helen Hancocks. Helen has illustrated such modern classics as ‘Penguin in Peril’, ‘Why Do We Wear Clothes?’ and ‘How To Look After Your Human (A Dog’s Guide)’, as well producing work for well-known institutions like The Victoria & Albert Museum.
Refreshments are available on site from the Limelight, the venue’s very own restaurant, ensuring that it’s everything you could need for an unusual and eclectic day out.
To purchase tickets, or to see the full schedule of all upcoming shows at the revamped community hub and entertainment venue, visit https://www.lincolndrill.co.uk/whats-on/ or download the full brochure.
