| Where: | Lincoln - usually at or near the Cathedral |
| When: | July / August every 4 years |
| Time: | 7.30 pm |
The Mystery plays at Lincoln are a modern revival of the medieval tradition of dramatic performances of Biblical stories, which were suppressed at the reformation. The name “mystery” comes from an old English term for trade or craft, as the original performances were put on by trade guilds, and has nothing whatever to do with crime drama! Following the successful revivals of similar events at York and Chester (see separate articles), Lincoln’s revival dates from the late 1970s. In modern times the full cycle of plays are usually performed every four years and the most recent locations have been the Cathedral cloisters and the Cathedral Gardens; during the fallow years the very talented and entertaining company put on other drama productions.
Helpful Hints
In 2022 the performances were from Monday 25th July at Lincoln Cathedral until Saturday 30th July at 7.30, with performances at Horncastle on August 2nd, Louth on 3rd, Sleaford on 4th and Gainsborough on 5th and 6th. Performances last around 2 1/2 hours including the interval, and in 2022 were outside in the Cathedral Gardens. Tickets at Lincoln in 2022 were £16.91. Details of the next cycle of Mystery Plays are yet to be announced.
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