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Save the date – we’re having a party!

To celebrate 25 years of Common Ground we’re throwing a party at the Queen in the West pub in Lincoln, where it all started a quarter of a century ago. Saturday 5th September 20266pm onwardsQueen in the West, Moor Street, Lincoln LN1 1PR Everyone is invited to...

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RIP Ray Longmore

Everyone at Common Ground was deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Ray Longmore earlier this month. Ray was an Honorary Life Member of Common Ground and a tireless supporter of our company since we were first created in 2001. Our first productions were staged at...

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Annual meeting – save the date!

Please save the date for our 25th AGM as we would love to see as many people as possible there! Tuesday 21st July 2026, 7.30pmThe Victoria, Union Road, Lincoln LN1 3BJ Everyone is welcome to attend, have their say and find out the latest. We'll be looking back at our...

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Outdoor reading: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

We will be organising three informal play readings over the summer, and the first on the list will be a bit different!We will be gathering at Liquorice Park in Lincoln on 24th June to read scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. This will give...

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Cast announced for Under Milk Wood

Director Colin Brimblecombe has announced his cast for our autumn production of Under Milk Wood: A Play For Voices by Dylan Thomas. Congratulations to the following actors who will make up the ensemble, each playing a number of different roles: Ruth AndrewsDot...

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Audition: Under Milk Wood

We will be holding an open audition for Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas as follows: Tuesday 5th May at 7:30pmSt Mary Le Wigford church hall, next to Lincoln Railway StationPerformance dates: 22-24 October 2026, Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby The play will be...

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General meeting well attended

Our winter general meeting on Thursday 22nd January 2026 was well attended, and we were pleased to welcome five new young faces to the group! The most significant decision to be agreed by the members was that our proposed outdoor production of A Midsummer' Night's...

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January meeting coming up

Don't forget about our general meeting in January which everyone is welcome to attend - existing members and newcomers alike. We'll be meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday 22nd January in the meeting room upstairs at the Victoria pub, Union Road, Lincoln LN1 3BJ. The agenda...

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Save the date – January meeting

Planning ahead as ever, we've booked the date for our winter meeting!When?      Thursday 22nd January, 7:30pmWhere?Upstairs in the meeting room at the Victoria, Union Road, Lincoln LN1 3BJWhat?A meeting for all company members and those interested in joining us.  The...

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