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 🌟 The Myth Of Serial Killer Profiling: With Professor Jackson 🌟 3 February 2023 at 8:00pm at The Drill, Lincoln We invited local reviewer Jack Davey to The Drill to watch Professor Craig Jackson - check out his piece below! I’ve never been one for true crime documentaries, hiding behind a blanket as the gruesome tales unfold. Though I might have to rethink this, because Professor Craig Jackson’s ‘The Myth of Serial Killer Profiling’ was sensationally captivating; Jackson’s breadth of knowledge just outstanding. There was certainly a buzz that filled The Drill’s bar, yet also a timidity because none of us knew what to expect from the evening. Across the venue, from serving drinks to showing us our seats, The Drill staff were very accommodating and helped me to feel comfortable in the space. Immediately upon walking into the auditorium, the red backdrop gave a very eerie and mysterious feel to set the tone of the night. I was courteously offered a seat in the fourth row from the s...

 🌟 Death Drop: Back In The Habit 🌟 14 January 2023 at 8:00pm at Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Death Drop: Back In The Habit is certainly a force to be reckoned with! The Queens are back, and they are raunchier and riskier than we have ever seen them! The first instalment of the Death Drop saga is set within the walls of a grand, illustrious manor, whereas this indirect sequel transforms the typical murder mystery into a quirky horror show that parodies some of our most loved horror films, from It to Scary Movie. Some pop culture references (such as Mr Blobby and Byker Grove) went slightly over my head, due to my age, but it didn’t affect my enjoyment any less, all ages have plenty to love (advised probably 16+ though!). Set in the dingy confides of St Babs’ convent, the nuns are enslaved by the spirits that haunt their grounds. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of horror, very easily scared! But apart from the occasional scene that sets your heart racing, there aren’t many jump scares, ...

  🌟 Chess: The Musical 🌟 13 August 2022 at 2:30pm at Curve Theatre Studio, Leicester Presented by the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) organisation, this modernised interpretation of ‘Chess: The Musical’ revived the cult classic within such an intimate performance space, inviting audiences onto the stage to feel immersed within the tensions of the 1980s Cold War conflicts of Soviets and Americans, though sometimes closer than audiences bargained for. Directed by Alex Sutton, the abstraction of the staging served successfully as to draw audiences out of a mundane reality of the Chess competition. Sequences of the board game were presented with intricate physical theatre/ballet movement work in the essence that every movement could make or break the situation, with very withdrawn underscore from the live orchestra, beautifully crafted to celebrate the art of chess. It cannot go without being mentioned that the breakthrough leading lady Tilly Ducker, as her sensational vocal abil...

  🌟 Lloyd Griffith: One Tonne Of Fun 🌟 28 January 2023 at 8:00pm at The Drill, Lincoln We invited local reviewer Jack Davey to The Drill to watch the fabulous Lloyd Griffith – check out his piece below! Lloyd Griffith and Frank Sinatra. A self-comparison made by Lloyd. Well, the fact that they both have eyes anyway. However there might be more similarities than first meets the eye, as Lloyd commands the stage with a presence that leaves viewers in awe of his talents. A triple threat of a performer, with comedy, acting and singing, we were in for a delight. Being a Lincolnshire comedian, this gig gave an added personal flavour to the night. Lloyd began by asking for a cheer for audience members from Lincoln, and those not. Greeted with a large round of noise for those from Lincoln meant that I really felt a vibrant feel for the community. Though upon Lloyd announcing his home lies in Grimsby, raucous audience members in the back gave playful heckles which served a local reminder o...