Lincoln Drill Hall

• Theatre ID
  1596
• Built / Converted
  2004
• Dates of use
  • 2004: (?) continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (plus music and community use)
• Address
  Free School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1EY, England
• Website
  • http://www.lincolndrillhall.com

Details

Situated within the shopping area, Lincoln Drill Hall was originally built c.1898 as a military training hall and paid for by Joseph Ruston. It underwent a £3m refurbishment in 2004 to become a performing arts and community venue. It is owned by the Ruston Hall Trust and run by the Council. Two storeys, red brick with stone dressings; crenellated parapet and central three storey tower. The main auditorium has an open stage and bays divided by slender, gothic-arched trusses springing from the floor. It seats 370 and is a flexible space offering a programme of theatre, comedy, dance and music. It has additional meeting rooms and a modern caféar.

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• Events
  • 2004 Use: (?) continuing
  • 1898 Design/Construction: as a drill hall
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 2004 Alteration: converted to performing arts and community venue
    • Unknown - Architect
  • Owner/Management: Ruston Hall Trust, owners; managed by local council
• Capacities
  • Later: Main auditorium 370 (or 600 standing)
  • Current: 370
• Listings
  • Grade II - 15.8.1973
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: w: 9.75m variable d: 4.9m variable
  • Height to grid: 6.5m from floor (fixed grid, no flying)