This week at the Lincoln Theater

Tue, 07/02/2024 - 1:30pm

Story Location:
2 Theater Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
United States

“Thelma” -  (PG-13; 1 hour, 37 minutes) -  Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, “Thelma” puts a clever spin on movies like “Mission: Impossible,” shining the spotlight on an elderly grandmother as an unlikely action hero. With infectious humor, Margolin employs the familiar tropes of the action genre in hilarious, age-appropriate ways to tackle aging with agency. In the first leading film role of her 70-year career, June Squibb portrays the strong-willed Thelma with grit and determination, demonstrating that she is more than capable of taking care of business — despite what her daughter Gail (Parker Posey), son-in-law Alan (Clark Gregg), or grandson Danny might believe. Playing Friday, July 5 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, July 6 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 7 at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, July 10 at 2 p.m., and Thursday, July 11 at 2 p.m.

An Evening with Heather Cox Richardson – Benefit for the Round Pond Meeting House - Join Helping Hands of Round Pond for an engaging and lively benefit. Featured guest, Heather Cox Richardson, is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Democracy Awakening,” as well as the popular nightly newsletter, “Letters from an American.” Keith Mestrich, a New Harbor resident with over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit world and labor sector, will be Heather’s conversation partner on the stage. Helping Hands of Round Pond is dedicated to providing support to the local community, focusing on the village of Round Pond, through outreach, social events, and educational programming. The historic Meetinghouse is the home of the Helping Hands of Round Pond, and provides an inclusive community gathering space for all. Tickets for the fundraiser are $125 and all funds will go towards the ongoing restoration of the historic 1852 Greek Revival Round Pond Meetinghouse, the future home of Helping Hands. At Lincoln Theater Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m.

National Theatre Live: “Nye” -  (PG-13; 2 hours, 40 minutes - with one intermission) - Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence over the UK without ever being Prime Minister. Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be filmed live at the National Theatre in London. Playing Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. and Friday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 adult, $13 members, $5 youth. Broadcasts from National Theatre Live are presented in partnership with First National Bank and First National Wealth Management.

Coming soon: “Janet Plane” - July 12; “Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, A NOVA Special Presentation - July 18.

Tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime or in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.net. Movie tickets are $9 adult, $6 members and youth 18 and under.  Event ticket prices vary.  The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. Curtain going up!