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Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of the Bard, but a sleepy Suffolk village. And instead of Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from developers. Jefferson’s monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and Jefferson’s career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself – along with his inner Lear!


Wednesday 17th– Saturday 20th June 2026.

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Horncastle Theatre Company is an award-winning amateur dramatic club, proud to have been entertaining local audiences (and national festivals!) since 1973

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Horncastle Theatre Company has been based at the Lion Theatre, Horncastle, a registered ‘Asset of Community Value‘, since 1988

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4.7
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jane wells
10:17 04 Feb 25
Being new to Horncastle, we went for the first time to this wonderful little theatre to see the panto. Excellent show with some outstanding performances by local folks! Thank you for a great evening and we look forward to more shows this year.
Response from the owner 10:37 04 Feb 25
Thanks Jane! So glad you enjoyed it and we hope you come again 😄
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Alan R Paine
14:05 13 Sep 24
I have to declare an interest as a member of the theatre group but I always enjoy going to productions that I am not involved with. I see that another reviewer saw ‘My Cousin Rachel.’ I played Kendal in that play. Thanks for your comments.
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Malcolm Fielder
16:21 05 Apr 24
They really do so well the performers and all the supporting staff and excellent evening great to see young people growing it was fantastic.
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keith hart
14:03 10 Feb 24
Brilliant performance
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Christina Holmes
18:55 30 Jan 24
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Charlotte Bishop
21:18 20 Nov 23
Well worth taking the time to go to the amateur dramatic productions at the Lion Theatre.
I’ve been several times and always throughly enjoyed every visit. Proper old fashioned Theatre, with staff that take time and trouble to make your visit special. Ice cream is excellent too! 🍨
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Anthony Lound
21:16 08 Sep 23
Went to see a play. Xlant acting , well looked after all round by staff and x lent little theatre. Well done to all n best wishes for future. Will def visit again.
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anne chaplain
09:05 24 Jul 23