OCT 2019 - MAY 2020 WHAT’S ON
box office 01502 533200 marinatheatre.co.uk Photograph: Don Giovanni - The Merry Opera Company NEW Marina Card - start saving today! After months of planning, we’re very excited to share our new Marina Card with you, specially designed after feedback from our Privilege Card holders. If you want access to exclusive offers and deals and you want to book your tickets before the general public, then this is for you…
Marina Card: £25 Full (£22 Senior/Student) • Special discounts on performances and cinema tickets • Periodic food and beverage offers • Priority booking (up to 4 tickets per show) • Special email offers • No booking fees Hello, and welcome to our October 2019 brochure. • Exclusive ‘new season’ announcement emails Now temperatures are dropping and the nights are drawing in, it’s time to find things • Personalised Marina Card to keep you busy on the longer evenings. Flick through these pages and see what we’ve got planned - you won’t be disappointed! Buy online or through our Box Office: 01502 533200 / marinatheatre.co.uk 2019 has been a busy year for us, and we’re not slowing down just yet. You’ll notice that some things have changed - we’ve been listening to you and improving those areas that need a little extra attention. By the time you read this we’ll have launched our brand-new, all-singing, all-dancing B ecome a Marina Friend website and Box Office system. We want to make sure that we’re using the best and latest technology to make your booking experience as easy as possible. We also There have been lots of changes since we set up the Marina Theatre Trust back in 2011. want to help you get to know us better, so you’ll find lots more information on who Everything we do is aimed at building a resilient organisation at the heart of our community, we are, what we’re doing - and why we’re doing it! looking towards a bright future. Buying tickets for our shows and visiting our cafe has helped October sees the launch of two new schemes: the Marina Card, and Marina Friends. to make this possible - thank you! Both have been developed following feedback and conversations with our loyal We’ve set ambitious goals for the next few years, and we are inviting you to help us achieve them. customers and supporters. Have a look at the opposite page for more details. We’re a small charity with a big building, a big heart, and even bigger ambitions. With your help, we want to: We’re looking at a bright future, and we want to bring you with us. • Nurture the aspirations of young people in Lowestoft through inspirational projects, broadening their horizons and opening doors to exciting future careers • Increase support for older community members, delivering wide-ranging outreach Emma Butler Smith projects and establishing the Marina as a hive of daytime activities Chief Executive • Expand our live programme, with more drama, musical theatre, real music and comedy PS. We’d love to hear what you think of our recent changes, please get in touch by emailing [email protected] • Develop our building and improve facilities, guaranteeing everyone full access to our activities, regardless of age or ability
We are proud to be Lowestoft’s not-for-profit professional theatre. By becoming a Marina Friend for only £27.50 a year, you could help to make our goals a reality. We present over 500 live, screening and cinema events every As a thank you, we’ll invite you to exclusive social events at the Marina, getting behind the single year, and run a programme of education and scenes, meeting visiting companies and spending time with other Marina Friends. outreach initiatives working with thousands of people Sign up today! in our community! Our charity number is 1149133. Buy online or through our Box Office: 01502 533200 / marinatheatre.co.uk October 2019 Tue 12 West End January 2020 Thu 27 & Fri 28 April 2020 Thu 21 Dad’s Army 42nd Street Jeeves and Wooster Variety Show Perfect Nonsense fri 18 wed 13 Sat 4 Andre Rieu Fri 3 Sat 23 Afternoon Glee by The Elvis Years Private Peaceful 70 Years Young Sat 29 Don Giovanni The Fureys the Sea with Fanny Galore The Merry Opera Company sat 19 Thu 14 That’ll Be The Day Sun 5 Andre Rieu Sat 4 The Simon and Tue 26 Islands in the Stream Christmas Show 70 Years Young Garfunkel Story Rapunzel MON 21 NT Live March 2020 fri 15 RPO Mon 6 NT Live Tue 7 EOS Fri 29 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Continental Classics Present Laughter Easter in Art Luke Wright Fri 6 tue 22 sat 16 18-26 The Lowestoft Players Thu 9 Giovanni Pernice sat 30 Alice in Wonderland Coldplace Ultimate Bublé present Aladdin This is Me Cloudbusting wed 23 Les Musicals Sat 7 MON 18 Bolshoi Ballet Tue 28 EOS Mon 20 Bolshoi Ballet Live in Concert Dirty DC Le Corsaire Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait Jewels June 2020 thu 24 Wed 11 Friends! TUE 19 Fri 24 Herman’s Hermits The Three Degrees Shakespeare The Musical Parody Thu 4 - Sat 6 55th Anniversary Tour Schools Festival February 2020 Absurd Person Singular fri 25 Fri 13 The Magic Kevin Bloody Wilson thu 21 Neil Sands of Motown Fri 19 RPO Sat 1 Christmas Memories May 2020 Last Night of the Proms 80’s Mania sun 27 Wannabe Sat 14 Afternoon Glee by The Spice Girls Show fri 22 the Sea with Fanny Galore Sat 8 Fri 1 The Illegal Eagles Showstopper! Go Now! November 2020 Tue 29 Swan Lake An improvised musical Sat 14 The Rock of Ages The Music of the Moody Blues Russian National Ballet sat 23 Festive Glee by Experience the Sea with Fanny Galore Wed 12 Sat 2 Anything for Love Fri 27 RPO WED 30 EOS The Cinder Path Tue 17 & Wed 18 The Meat Loaf Story Fly North for Winter Leonardo: The Works sat 23 Raymond Briggs THU 13 Josh Widdicombe Sun 3 Act Two Beatlemania The Bear THU 31 Northern Ballet Bit Much... Ian Waite & Vincent Simone Dracula Live sun 24 Fastlove Fri 20 The King is Back Booking Fri 14 Wed 6 A Tribute to George Michael Ben Portsmouth Killer Queen Music Hall, Musicals & More Opens November 2019 thu 28 Sat 21 Michael Marina/Privilege Sat 15 Jim Davidson Fri 8 The Bluejays Simply reRed starring Ben Card Holders Last Man Standing Rock & Roll Revelation fri 1 Respect Thursday 17 October: 10am fri 29 Sun 22 The Aretha Franklin Songbook Wed 19 Menopause Sun 10 Abba Forever Jimmy Buckley General Sale the Musical 2 Dominic Kirwan Thursday 24 October: 10am THU 7 NT Live THU 26 Rich Hall’s Hansard Fri 21 Jack Dee Wed 13 Hoedown Deluxe December 2019 Off the Telly Waiting for Godot Still have a Privilege Card? Fri 8 Pearls from The Grit Don’t worry, you can still Sat 28 The Rocket Man by Dean Parkin Sat 22 And Finally... Fri 15 access all the Marina Card sun 1 The Sensational 60s A Tribute to Elton John Phil Collins Dreamboys discounts! Sun 10 West End Experience Mon 30 Bolshoi Ballet 42nd Street Sun 23 Bolshoi Ballet Sat 16 thu 12 - wed 1 Jan 2020 Romeo and Juliet Some Guys Have Swan Lake All The Luck Satellite Screenings MOn 11 Matthew Bourne’s Panto: Snow White Romeo and Juliet Live Performances
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Our MarinaMarina CaféCafé sells sells a awide wide range range of of Cinema Satellite Screenings lightlight lunches,lunches, small small bites, bites, great great cake cake and and brilliant coffee!coffee! We’re We’re open open from from 10am 10am Good cinema should build you up, tear We have always been proud of the quality live entertainment we’ve brought to the you down, and make you see the world Marina, but huge casts and major international stars have always been rare treats… Mon-Sat. differently. We love film at the Marina not anymore! and we want you to love it too! We alsoalso openopen forfor evening evening dining dining on on show Through the magic of digital cinema, we can now beam performances from all over the world, straight onto our cinema screen. nights.show nights. See Seeour pre-theatre our pre-theatre dining dining menu menu on our website and call our Box Seasons include; Bolshoi Ballet, National Theatre Live, Northern Ballet, on our website and call our Box Office to Royal Shakespeare Company and Exhibition on Screen. book,Office 24hrs to book,advance 24hrs booking advance is required.. booking is required.. Browse through this brochure’s calendar to find all the wonderful shows we have coming your way, and be sure to regularly check our website for listings as new shows Our CircleCircle BarBar is is open open before before shows shows and and are being added all the time! during thethe interval.interval. Here Here we we offer offer a awide wide range ofof alcoholicalcoholic and and soft soft drinks, drinks, from from pints ofof CarlsbergCarlsberg to to Belvoir Belvoir Elderflower Elderflower Pressé.
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Midsummer Night’s Dream Mon 21 Oct: 7pm (screening)
Tue 29 Oct: 7.30pm Fri 1 Nov: 7.30pm Fri 8 Nov: 7.30pm Sun 10 Nov: 3pm Swan Lake Respect Pearls from The Tue 12 Nov: 7pm Russian National Ballet The Aretha Franklin Grit by Dean Parkin 42nd Street Songbook On Screen
The greatest of all romantic An amazing live concert that In the early 1900s Lowestoft’s Telling the story of Peggy ballets. pays tribute to the Queen fishing village - known as Sawyer, a talented young of Soul, celebrating her life The Grit - was home to 2,300 performer with stars in her Music: Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky and greatest hits! Featuring people, schools, churches, eyes who gets her big break on After last year’s sold out world class lead vocals shops and 13 pubs. Why Broadway, this is the largest performances of Nutcracker, from Stacy Francis, Tanya did it completely disappear ever staging of the Tony® Russian National Ballet is Edwards and Cleo Stewart and what made the fishing Award-winning musical and accompanied by a live band community so special? it was filmed live at the Alice in Wonderland back to the UK with the and gospel choir. magnificent Theatre Royal Tue 22 Oct: 2.30pm & 6pm most famous Ballet of all Meet no-nonsense fisherman, time. Swan Lake is one in the heart of London’s This stunning 2 hour concert Ned; Billy, a larger-than-life West End. Starring national of Tchaikovsky’s best works from the creator of West-End skipper during the fishing featuring some of ballet’s treasure Bonnie Langford as smash hit Thriller Live and boom; and Ruby (Billy’s Dorothy Brock and featuring most memorable music and directed by Racky Plews, with daughter), one of the tireless breath-taking dance. iconic songs ‘42nd Street’, script and choreography by taskforce of women keeping ‘We’re In The Money’ and A wonderful evening out Tiffany King, will take you on everything afloat. ‘Lullaby Of Broadway’, this a nostalgic musical journey with memories you will Mixing true stories, poems, is pure musical magic on the cherish for a long time. packed with all the greatest big screen. hits including ‘I Say A Little film and song, Lowestoft- Prayer’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled born writer Dean Parkin and a “Glorious” Water’, ‘Natural Woman’, ‘Son professional cast bring the (★★★★★ Express) Of A Preacher Man’ and many whole story to life in this more! wonderfully evocative and “Utterly moreish” newly-extended show. (★★★★★ Times) Full Price: £23* A Poetry People Concession: £21* production The Three Degrees Marina Card: £20 Full Price: £23* Thu 24 Oct: 7.30pm Under 12s: £15* Marina Card: £21 Full Price: £12* Full Price: £10*
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Fri 15 Nov 2019: 7.30pm CONTINENTAL CLASSICS Chloé van Soeterstède Conductor Ben Goldscheider French Horn
FREE pre-concert talk with conductor Chloé van Soeterstède at 6:30pm. Europe’s rich tradition of orchestral music has produced countless legendary pieces of music that have stood the test of time. Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for an intimate performance of some of the best that this continent has to offer, right on your doorstep. MOZART The Marriage of Figaro: Overture | MOZART Horn Concerto No.4 | Mon 11 Nov: Wed 13 Nov: Thu 14 Nov: 7.30pm ELGAR Serenade for Strings | ROSSINI The Italian Girl in Algiers: Overture | 2.30pm & 7.30pm 1.30pm & 7.30pm That’ll Be The Day MENDELSSOHN Symphony No.4, ‘Italian’ | Matthew Bourne’s Private Peaceful The Christmas Show Romeo and Juliet Tickets from £27.50*-£32.50* | Under 21s £10* | Group rate available On Screen This passionate and “I’ve had nearly eighteen Topped with lashings of Fri 19 June 2020: 7.30pm contemporary re-imagining years of yesterdays and Christmas spirit, get ready of Shakespeare’s classic story tomorrows, and tonight I to party as That’ll Be The LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS is set in the not too distant must remember as many of Day returns with its brand Hilary Davan Wetton Conductor future in ‘The Verona Institute’. them as I can. Tonight, more new 2019 Christmas Show! Here ‘difficult’ young people than any other night of my Rebecca Bottone Soprano are mysteriously confined by life, I want to feel alive!”. The UK’s most popular a society that seeks to divide Rock ‘n’ Roll variety show Bring your Union flag and singing voices for an relives the life celebrates the festive season and crush their youthful spirit Private Peaceful evening of Proms favourites, including: and individuality. of Private Tommo Peaceful, a with all your favourite young First World War soldier Christmas classics from the BARBER Adagio for Strings Bursting with youth, vitality awaiting the firing squad at 50s, 60s & 70s, plus plenty WILLIAMS Saving Private Ryan and Matthew Bourne’s dawn. During the night, he of hilarious comedy! ELGAR Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 trademark storytelling, this is looks back at his short but ARNE Rule, Brittania! “The best Rock & Roll show a timeless story of forbidden joyful past: his exciting first PARRY Jerusalem …and many more! love, repressed emotions days at school; the accident on the road!” Time Out Fri 27 Nov 2020: 7.30pm and teenage discovery. that killed his father; his “This show just gets better FLY NORTH FOR WINTER adventures with Molly, and the and better” The Telegraph New orchestrations of the battles of war that brought Antony Hermus Conductor Prokofiev score, played live him to the front line. Rosanne Philippens Violin by the New Adventures Orchestra conducted by Recommended age: 8+ Brett Morris. Conductor Antony Hermus takes the reigns Full Price: £17* for a musical flight through some of the Filmed live at Sadler’s Wells in Concession: £16* most thrilling Nordic music! London especially for cinemas. Marina Card: £15 GREIG Peer Gynt Suite No.1 Schools/Groups 10+: £10 BRUCH Violin Concerto No.1 Full Price: £10* Family: £52* Full Price: £28* SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2
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Give the gift of Sat 16 Nov: 7.30pm Tue 19 Nov: 7pm Thu 21 Nov: 2pm memorable experiences… Fri 22 Nov: 7.30pm Sat 23 Nov: 1pm - 4pm Ultimate Bublé Shakespeare Neil Sands Illegal Eagles Festive Glee Treat someone to a night Schools Festival Christmas Memories out at the Marina Theatre by the Sea and give them the choice with Fanny Galore of what they want to see. Mark Daniels performs the We are proud to be part of Neil Sands and his wonderful The World’s Official No.1 Enjoy afternoon tea with a biggest hits of Michael Bublé the Shakespeare Schools cast are back with their Whether you’re paying for tribute to the legendary difference! in this stunning live tribute Festival, in partnership biggest ever production of one Big Night Out or for rock band return with Fanny Galore returns as your show featuring his incredible with Shakespeare Schools their hit show. Filled with the whole family, you can more stunning vocals, tight hostess with the mostest for live band. Foundation. more songs and even more buy to suit your budget. harmonies and awesome stunning costumes, we guitar riffs! Festive Glee by the Sea! The show’s big band Join us for an exhilarating bring you an unforgettable Our Gift Vouchers are sound, along with Mark’s evening, featuring a Described as “flawless” by The Sing and dance to your afternoon of festive a wonderful way to heart’s content as Fanny mesmerising likeness to series of unique abridged nostalgia. Be transported give someone a great Express, The Illegal Eagles the modern day Canadian Shakespeare productions are internationally renowned plays all your favourite back on a yuletide sleigh experience. festive tunes, getting you crooner, will appeal to fans by local schools. ride filled with over 60 for their outstanding ability to of traditional big band music recreate the Eagles’ distinctive in the mood for Christmas. See Shakespeare’s timeless all-time favourite Christmas and Michael Bublé alike. songs and carols. sound with both flare and So dust off your jingle stories brought to life like incredible authenticity. Mark’s charismatic nature, you’ve never experienced bells and rock around the Described as “a sparkly Gift christmas tree with Fanny! powerful vocals and boyish before, and support young Christmas card come to life” Vouchers Featuring all of the Eagles’ charm, are all perfectly people from your local with its shimmering stage classic hits including ‘Hotel Fanny Galore’s is also with us packaged in true tuxedo community as they take to set, beautiful Christmas California’, ‘Take it to the on Sat 14 Mar and Sat 23 May. style. the stage. Limit’, ‘Life in the Fast Lane’, trees, glittering fairy lights, Ticket includes afternoon tea and even falling snow. This ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’, If you like to feel the music, ‘Desperado’ and many more! and glass of Prosecco. laugh till your stomach hurts is the perfect pre-Christmas NB - Accessed by stairs only. and leave wanting more, treat, guaranteed to have “The Eagles’ famous then be sure to join us for you singing along from start Available on our website or harmonies were sublimely Ages: 18+ an incredible night of live to finish. through the Box Office replicated” The Independent music. Full Price: £9.95* Full Price: £15.75* Full Price: £26* Concession: £8* Concession: £12.75* Concession: £25* Full Price: £20* Groups 20+: £7 Groups 10+: £10 Marina Card: £24 Full Price: £18*
10 November I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 11 Sat 23 Nov: 7:30pm Sun 24 Nov: 7.30pm Thu 28 Nov: 7.30pm Sun 1 Dec: 7.30pm Beatlemania F astlove Simply reRed Sensational 60’s The Ultimate Beatles A Tribute to A Tribute to Mick Hucknall 10th Anniversary Tour Production George Michael and Simply Red
Roll up, roll up, for a rip The world’s favourite George With more than thirty Top A brand new production for roaring magical musical tour Michael tribute show, direct 40 singles and several of the 2019 celebrating their tenth through the back catalogue from London’s West End. best-selling albums of the anniversary. The show with of the world’s greatest ever last four decades to choose This show will take you on the definite feel-good factor band. from, this world-class seven will transport you back to that a musical journey from piece band recreates every Every song is a winner in this ‘Jesus To A Child’ to the magical decade that was the slick groove and perfect 1960’s. Five legendary names note perfect musical love celebration of ‘Don’t Let The melody from Mick Hucknall’s Fri 29 Nov: 7.30pm letter to the Fab Four. Sun Go Down On Me’, to eve- take to the stage and deliver remarkable global career a night never to be forgotten ryone’s favourites ‘I’m Your in an unparalleled display ABBA Forever John, Paul, George and where you’ll find it impossible Man’ and ‘Wake Me Up’. Join of authenticity and style, Ringo take to the stage one us for a respectful tribute to to remain in your seat. guaranteed to keep the The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with incredible more time as the supremely one of the greatest musicians audience singing and attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and talented cast revive all 17 of of all time with this stunning Starring Mike Pender (Original their No1 hits including ‘She dancing all night. Björn are sung in wonderful harmony. With seven performers voice of The Searchers) The stage show that’s taking the . on stage you can expect glitz, glamour and a well-polished Loves You’, ‘Can’t Buy Me globe by storm. Expect all the hits including Trems (All former members of gently humorous show. Love’, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’, ‘Something Got Me Started’, The Tremeloes) The Fortunes, ‘Help!’, ‘We Can Work it Relive the passion, the flare ‘Stars’, ‘Money’s Too Tight To Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class The Swinging Blue Jeans and Out’, ‘All You Need is Love’, and the unique sensitivity Mention’, ‘If You Don’t Know musicianship and an all-live performance ensures that the The Dakotas. Hits include ‘Get Back’ and so many of George Michael with Me By Now’, ‘Fairground’, ABBA Forever tribute show captivates audiences from the ‘Needles and Pins’, ‘Silence Is more... including a five-star Fastlove! and many more! opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour Golden’, ‘Storm In A Teacup’, performance of ‘Hey Jude’ This is a tribute show and is in no spectacular. ‘Hippy Hippy Shake’, ‘Little on the golden anniversary way affiliated with any original artists/ Children’ plus many more. of the four times platinum estates/management companies or classic hit. similar shows. Full Price: £22* Full Price: £23.50* Full Price: £22.75* Full Price: £24.75* Concession: £20* Concession: £22* Full Price: £29.75* Concession: £20.75* Marina Card: £23.75 Marina Card: £19 Marina Card: £21 Concession: £27.75*
12 November I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 13 When the vain Wicked Queen discovers she is no longer the fairest in the land, she seeks revenge on her beautiful step-daughter. Starring a magic mirror, a beautiful princess, a handsome prince and plenty of audience participation, help us to outwit the Wicked Queen and let love Group prevail in this fabulous festive rates treat for all ages! from With stunning scenery and £12* spectacular costumes, this pantomime is bursting with great songs, fantastic dance Save routines, laugh-out-loud up to £16 comedy and plenty of fun with a Family and silliness for all the family. Ticket!
Date PERFORMANCE TIMEs Thu 12 Dec 10.15am - - Group rates available Fri 13 Dec 10.15am - 7pm 10+ £14.50 Band A & B performances Sat 14 Dec - 2pm 6pm 20+ £12.00 Band A & B performances Sun 15 Dec NO PERFORMANCES Schools Mon 16 Dec 10.15am 1.30pm - 12, 13, 16 and 17 December 20+ £10.00 Band A & B Seats. Tue 17 Dec 10.15am 1.30pm - Teachers go FREE! (1 free teacher Wed 18 Dec - 2pm 7pm per 10 pupils booked) Thu 19 Dec NO PERFORMANCES Relaxed performance: Sun 29 Dec, 1pm Fri 20 Dec - 2pm 7pm Sign Language performance: Sat 28 Dec, 7pm Sat 21 Dec - 2pm 7pm Sun 22 Dec - 1pm 5pm Special appearance by Father Christmas Mon 23 Dec - 1pm 6pm Premium Band A Band B Band C Tue 24 Dec - 1pm 5pm RED performances Wed 25 Dec NO PERFORMANCES Full* £23.00 £21.00 £17.50 £8.00 Thu 26 Dec - 3pm From the award-winning team that brought you Peter Pan, Aladdin and Beauty & the Beast Conc* £21.00 £19.00 £15.50 - Fri 27 Dec - 1pm 6pm Family* £74.00 £64.00 - - Sat 28 Dec - 2pm 7pm BLUE performances Full* £22.00 £20.00 £17.50 £8.00 Sun 29 Dec - 1pm 5pm Conc* £20.00 £18.00 £15.50 - Mon 30 Dec - 2pm 6pm June Glennie School of Dance Family* £72.00 £62.00 - - Tue 31 Dec - 1pm 5pm YELLOW Director FENTON GRAY Choreographer HELEN JECKELLS Musical Director FRANCESCA WARREN performances Wed 1 Jan - 3pm - All seats* £15.00 £13.00 £10.00 £8.00
14 December I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 15 Sat 4 Jan: 7pm Sat 1 Feb: 7.30pm Sun 5 Jan: 3pm 80’s Mania André Rieu Europe’s official long- 70 Years Young standing premier 1980’s On Screen January: Sat 18: 2.30pm; Sun 19: 10.30am & 3pm multi-tribute concert show! Sat 8 Feb: 7.30pm This unique commemorative Thu 23: 7.30pm; Fri 24: 7.30pm 28 chart-topping stars from Showstopper! celebration will take you on Sat 25: 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sun 26: 10.30am & 3pm the 80’s are authentically an unbelievable journey The Lowestoft Players present recreated to look and sound The Improvised Musical around the world to André as they did back in the Rieu’s most amazing Aladdin day with a full live band, Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest - direct concert locations, including awesome dancers, mind- from the West End and now heading to the Marina Theatre! Schönbrunn Vienna, Radio The multi-award winning Lowestoft Players make a welcome blowing lasers and light City Music Hall New York return with their 52nd annual Pantomime. ‘Aladdin’ promises design combined with huge With 12 years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, and the Coronation Concert to deliver the very best in pantomime… a spectacular comedy video projection complete a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run in Amsterdam. extravaganza for the whole family! the production together and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have with over 150 costumes! delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious As part of the celebration, Aladdin, Wishee Washee, Widow Twanky and the wicked blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity. André Rieu reminisces with Abanazer, along with a host of crazy pantomime characters Enjoy songs from Duran cinema host Charlotte A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at will be waiting to take you on a .roller coaster ride of festive Duran, Boy George, Wham, . Hawkins about his life, love mayhem and madcap merriment. Madonna and many many each performance of this award-winning show as audience and music, while taking more! suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, his cinema audience on an This fast moving comedy pantomime with toe-tapping all-dancing productions with hilarious results. These exclusive tour of his home music, stunning scenery and costumes, special effects, Fancy dress is highly incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they in Maastricht. hilarious slapstick comedy and plenty of audience encouraged so it’s time to create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines participation will entertain and enchant everyone. dig out your legwarmers and catchy melodies - it’s just all made up on the spot! Bring your friends and kick off and party! the New Year together In true Players tradition all the ingredients will be there… So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in in style, with the most and much, much more! “It’s like Top of the Pops the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it! wonderful music from the meets Live Aid” ★★★★★ birthday boy - the King of Mike Read, Radio One ‘‘If this is what improv can do, you wonder why The Times Waltz! Hip hip hooray! anyone bothers writing anything down” Full Price: £8.95* - £14.95* Concession: £8.95* - £12.95* Full Price: £22.50* Full Price: £13* Family of 4: £40* - Band B only Groups 20+: £11.95 Marina Card: £20.50 Full Price: £17*
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The guy everyone can do an Killer Queen’s expert The masterful, outrageous In their brand-new show, impression of is back with a musicianship, extraordinary and hysterically funny Cruising Through Menopause, brand-new stand-up tour. energy and accurate comedy legend ‘General’ the hysterical sequel to the portrayal of the world’s smash-hit show Menopause A show that will change your Jim Davidson OBE embarks greatest live band have on his comedy campaign The Musical®, we fast- Wed 12 Feb: 2.30pm & 7.30pm life and how you perceive rightfully earned them the forward five years to catch your place in the world. Bit around the UK in 2020, title of Queen tribute following the acclaimed up with the same four ladies The Cinder Path much? Fine, it’ll be a very royalty. as they set off on the high A Brand New Musical funny night of grumbles sell-out The People Fight Back Tour. seas for tales of their lives, and jokes in which Josh will Thrilling audiences across loves and losses. finally tackle the hot comedy the globe from the UK A sizzling and fast-moving drama, set against the backdrop of Who will he upset this time? topics of advent calendars, to Moscow and the USA, Hot flushes, mood swings, the First World War written by legendary author, Catherine Which battles will he win, Cookson. pesto and the closing time Killer Queen recreates memory lapses, weight of his local park. the high energy, powerful which will he lose? One gain - these are a few of our thing’s for certain, Jim never In the rolling hills of Northumberland. Charlie Macfell phenomenon that was favourite menopausal things! becomes an innocent witness to the murder of his cruel Widdicombe is best known for Queen live. retreats! the twice BAFTA-nominated For these four ladies, the and sadistic landowner father. Believing himself to be the Ages: 18+ only person aware that his childhood friend Arthur Benton and multiple Broadcast and This quality production, menopause was not the is the killer, Charlie tries to set old injustices to rights by RTS award-winning show combined with Patrick Myers’ beginning of the end, but 1 protecting his friend from prosecution. The Last Leg, as well as his powerful 3 /2 octave tenor the beginning of a beautiful critically acclaimed sitcom range and dynamic stage friendship where love With a talented cast of 15 brilliant actors and singers you will JOSH and his hit podcast presence, has captivated conquers, and friendships find yourself entranced from beginning to end. Quickly Kevin Will He Score. audiences the world over. never fail. Featuring Nick Cochrane (Coronation Street) as Ginger Slater, Ages: 14+ Age advisory 16+ this is theatre at its very best filled with laughter, tears and an unforgettable musical score. Full Price: £24.50* Full Price: £24* Full Price: £21* Marina Card: £23.50 Full Price: £25* Full Price: £31*
3618 FebruaryNovember I 01502I 01502 533200 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.ukI www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus*plus an an 85p 85p booking booking fee fee per per ticket ticket 19 7 Sat 22 Feb: 7.30pm Sat 29 Feb: 7.30pm And Finally… The Merry Opera Company Phil Collins Don Giovanni
Credited as the UK’s Top It’s judgement day for Phil Collins Tribute, Chris Don Giovanni, the world’s O’Connell brings to the greatest lover. stage the charisma and A supernatural comedy-thriller characteristics of the man occurring in breakneck real who fronted Genesis. time; beginning with murder, Thu 27 Feb: 7.30pm ending with a hellish sentence This production delivers a Fri 28 Feb: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 21 Feb: 8pm two hour high energy show passed on the legendary packed full of Phil’s solo The Theatre Chipping Norton and The Barn Theatre present seducer; the epic downfall Jack Dee hits including ‘In The Air of a man who always knows Off the Telly Tonight’, ‘Another Day In Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense what we need, always makes Paradise’ and ‘Sussudio’ us happy, but eventually along with a sprinkling realises he is out of time. Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and A new play adapted from the works of PG Wodehouse . of Genesis hits for good . Polarising audiences for beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour. Written by the Goodale Brothers measure. centuries, startlingly modern “In these difficult and uncertain times people need hope - Take your seats with caution! Aristocratic buffoon Bertie yet a dinosaur, can Don Featuring some of the a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very Wooster has hired the theatre to present his one-man Giovanni still make us love country’s top touring much where I come in” says Jack. show detailing a recent series of misadventures, including him as he hurtles through musicians, two drums kits the theft of a novelty cow creamer and a narrow escape his final hours? Other sidelines include motivational speaking, which Jack and the esteemed ’And from matrimony. The only trouble is Bertie hasn’t worked Directed by international describes as “Basically a total waste of time, talking to Finally Horns’. out who’s going to play the parts. opera director John Ramster, losers, but the cash is decent” and then adds “Don’t print with music direction by Cannes that”. It’s so hard to tell when he’s being serious. Will the show be a disaster? Or will his trusty manservant Jeeves save the day? prizewinner Gabriel Chernick. In recognition of his charity work, Jack was denied an OBE in 2015. Full Price: £19* Full Price: £20* Full Price: £24* Full Price: £21* Marina Card: Thu 2-for-1. Fri £17 Marina Card: £18
20 February I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 21 Sat 7 Mar: 7.30pm Sat 14 Mar: 1 - 4pm Dirty DC Sat 23 May: 1 - 4pm A tribute to AC/DC Afternoon Glee by the Sea with Fanny Galore Dirty DC have been wowing audiences with their ultimate Enjoy afternoon tea with a AC/DC experience for over difference. Spoil yourself with 20 years, performing to sold cake, pastries and a glass of out venues around the UK, prosecco. Fanny Galore is your Europe and even as far as hostess with the mostest and Wed 11 Mar: 7.30pm the Middle East. she will add a touch of sparkle to your afternoon. Fri 6 Mar: 7.30pm You’ll hear over two hours Friends! The Musical Parody of all your favourite anthems Fanny will play your favourite Coldplace songs…sing along or get including ‘Back in Black’, Friends! The Musical Parody is an hilarious good-hearted up for a boogie. You choose ‘Thunderstruck’, ‘Highway romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in The world’s No.1 tribute to Coldplay perform their most the songs so it’s ALL ABOUT ambitious production yet. to Hell’ and many many an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. more. YOU! A perfect treat. . Celebrating the music of arguably the world’s biggest band The first UK and Irish tour of this hilarious new, off-Broadway So, if you’ve been working the show will feature large video screen projection, lasers, “Every detail from the and Las Vegas hit musical that lovingly lampoons the clothing, vocals and stage 9 to 5 and want to feel like confetti and for the first time Xylobands to recreate the popular TV sitcom Friends, celebrates and pokes fun at the presence was exact.” you’re Walking on Sunshine, spectacle of Coldplay’s record breaking A Head Full of wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals Thisisnotascene.com then this is the treat for you - Dreams tour. we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls Just Listen to Your Heart! Featuring hits from Coldplay’s entire back catalogue of work, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan. Bar will be available throughout. including: ‘Yellow’, ‘Paradise’, ‘Viva La Vida’, ‘A Sky Full of You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll Unagi! With friends like Ticket includes afternoon tea Stars’ and many more, this is an evening not to be missed. these, who needs television? PIVOT! and glass of Prosecco. “Worthy of a Glastonbury performance” The Dorset Echo NB - Accessed by stairs only. Ages: 18+ Full Price: £22.50* Marina Card: £20 Full Price: £19* Full Price: £28* Full Price: £18*
22 March I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 23 Sat 14 Mar: 7.30pm Fri 20 Mar: 7.30pm The Rock of Ages The King is Back Experience Ben Portsmouth
An uplifting and high energy Multi-talented musician, tribute to the music of the singer and songwriter, Ben smash hit Hollywood film had Elvis’s DNA in his blood and musical, Rock of Ages. from an early age. His father They will perform some of was an avid Elvis fan and Tue 17 Mar: 1pm & 4pm the greatest rock songs Ben grew up on a diet of of the decade, from Bon Wed 18 Mar: 10am & 1pm Elvis songs. Ben started his Fri 13 Mar: 7.30pm Jovi, Guns n’ Roses to The Bear journey as an Elvis Tribute Journey and Whitesnake Artist in 2005 when he The Magic of Motown - their six piece band will from the book by Raymond Briggs formed the “Taking Care rock the house to its very of Elvis” band. Audiences foundations! Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear’s quickly realized that this Come and celebrate with us as We’re Coming Out to start off lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a polar a Chain Reaction and take you on a musical journey with the was someone with a special “The six-piece look and bear a bath, or clear up its poo? talent. biggest Motown party of the year. sound the part with two . One night when she’s fast asleep, Tilly is visited by an Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling vocalists sharing singing He looked like Elvis, sang like parts with voices that enormous bear. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big Elvis and had an on stage dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath- as your head. But Tilly’s not scared. taking live concert spectacular. complement each other charisma that had audiences wonderfully. There’s a great The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar believing at times they were You will be going Loco Down in Acapulco as we take you chemistry and musicality bear, this playful, funny and heart-warming tale is one of watching the King himself. back down memory lane with all the Motown classics between them as they run imagination and growing up. This talent saw Ben rapidly from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie through a set full of classic rise through the ranks of Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, 80s rock” With dazzling puppetry, delicious music and dozens of laughs, Elvis Tribute Artists. Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and ROX Rock n Metal The Bear is an unforgettable experience for the whole family. many many more. Adapted by Pins and Needles Productions. Full Price: £28* Premium Price: £32.50* Marina Card: £26 Full Price: £22* Full Price: £12* Family of 4: £45* Groups 10+: £10 Full Price: £25* - £29.50*
24 March I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 25 Sat 21 Mar: 7.30pm Sun 22 Mar: 7.30pm Thu 26 Mar: 8pm Sat 28 Mar: 7.30pm Michael starring Ben Jimmy Buckley Rich Hall’s The Rocket Man The Magic of Hoedown Deluxe A Tribute to Elton John Michael Jackson
A hit theatre production Jimmy Buckley is without a Rich Hall’s comedy/music Get ready for take-off as starring the UK’s ultimate doubt one of Ireland’s best locomotive keeps on rollin’. we bring you the number Michael Jackson tribute loved and most respected Ever-evolving, ever-changing, one tribute to one of the star, Ben Bowman. Not only performers. Rich’s combination of keen greatest musicians of all does he look and sound acerbic stand-up combined time, Sir Elton John! like the King of Pop, but He has enjoyed many years at with spit and sawdust alt- he’s honed his routine so the top of his profession and country lyricism is a “win-win” Starring world renowned carefully that audiences truly received numerous awards (Guardian), as sold out crowds tribute artist Jimmy Love, believe they are watching including the prestigious across the UK have attested. no one else recreates the Michael Jackson himself. Entertainer of the Year in the flamboyant megastar with as RTÉ music awards. Rich’s acclaimed BBC4 much vigour and brilliance. Fri 3 Apr: 7.30pm The show features a live band, documentaries and his Radio dazzling costumes and the Jimmy possesses a very 4 series Election Breakdown Join us as Jimmy and his The Fureys performer’s iconic dance rare talent, not only as a have established a whole amazing live band take you phenomenal singer but also down the Yellow Brick Road routines. It also showcases new legion of followers. He’s These Irish legends of music and song. have been entertaining the greatest hits of Michael as a hilarious mimic of other also a stalwart of QI and with two hours of glorious audiences worldwide for over 42 years with their hit songs Jackson and also of The major stars. Jimmy’s show Have I Got News For You. Elton hits, from ‘Crocodile ‘I Will Love You’, ‘Steal Away’, ‘When You Were Sweet 16’ Jackson 5 including ‘Beat contains a wide variety of But seeing the Hoedown is a Rock’ to ‘Philadelphia and ‘The Green Fields of France’ (to name a few), and their It’, ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Thriller’ and material, Country Big Ballads whole different experience. Freedom’ and the beautiful folk-based music has received standing ovations in some ‘Man in the Mirror’. and tribute medleys to the Gut-busting, rib-tickling, toe- ‘Your Song’ to ‘I Guess of the biggest concert halls in the world! greats of country music Hank tapping, Rich Hall’s Hoedown That’s Why They Call It Their emotive songs will stir many emotions; tears and Take a journey back in Williams & Charlie Pride. Deluxe covers the full The Blues’. With dazzling laughter, sadness and joy. time to remember Michael Along with his magnificent anatomical spectrum. costumes, stunning vocals Jackson - the man, the music band Jimmy will entertain you and sensational piano solos, A Fureys concert is always a night to remember! and the magic. superbly and looks forward “Vital and incredulously angry. this show has it all! to meeting friends old & new. Hilarious.” The Scotsman Full Price: £25* Ages: 14+ Concession: £24* Full Price: £24* Full Price: £25* Full Price: £18* Marina Card: £23 Full Price: £23*
26 March I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 27 Thu 9 Apr: 7.30pm Fri 24 Apr: 7.30pm Fri 1 May: 7.30pm Sat 2 May: 7.30pm Giovanni Pernice Herman’s Hermits Go Now! Anything for This is Me 55th Anniversary Tour The Music of the Love Moody Blues The Meat Loaf Story Strictly Come Dancing Embarking on their 55th Go Now! The Music of the The highly acclaimed Steve favourite, Giovanni Pernice, Anniversary Tour, Herman’s Moody Blues is a tribute Steinman brings his brand is back with a brand new Hermits roll back to the 60’s to the greatest classic rock new production featuring show. for an evening of nostalgia, band of a generation - over 25 of Meat Loaf and Sat 4 Apr: 7.30pm song and laughter. recently inducted into The Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. The showman is set to light Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Simon & Garfunkel Story up the stage, along with his From their early beginnings With an incredible stage cast of professional dancers, in Manchester in 1964, Join this super-group of set and ten-piece live band, for his fourth year of touring. they have chalked up 23 hit world-class musicians, the show will have you up Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End at singles, 10 hit albums, including Gordy Marshall on your feet dancing and the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out Worldwide tour and With the Italian’s natural appeared in 3 major movies who played drums with The singing out loud. standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & charm, combined with and to date they have sold Moody Blues for 25 years, Garfunkel Story is back! beautiful choreography in excess of 75 million and Mick Wilson, lead singer Expect all the hits including perfectly complemented by records worldwide. of 10cc, as they meticulously ‘Anything For Love’, ‘Bat Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full a fabulous soundtrack, This recreate the magnificence of Out Of Hell’, ‘Total Eclipse live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, is Me pays homage to the Expect all the hits, including a Moody Blues concert. of The Heart’, ‘Dead Ringer ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. music and dances that have ‘There’s A Kind Of Hush’, For Love’ and many more. inspired Giovanni’s career. ‘Mrs Brown You’ve Gotta Come and celebrate all the “Fantastic” Lovely Daughter’, ‘Can’t You classic hits, including ‘Nights “Steinman has set a new Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 Expect all of your favourite Hear My Heart Beat’, and in White Satin’, ‘Go Now’, level in tribute theatre, Ballroom and Latin dances many more! ‘Tuesday Afternoon’, and a as Meat Loaf is no longer and more… show-stealing rendition of touring this is the closest ‘Eve of the War’ from Jeff you will get” Wayne’s The War of the Nottingham Gig Guide Review Worlds. Full Price: £29* - £31* Concession: £27* - £29* Full Price: £23.50* Marina Card: £26 - £28 Full Price: £23.50* Concession: £21* Vip Meet & Greet: £62* Full Price: £25* Marina Card: £22.50 Full Price: £29*
28 April I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 29 Wed 6 May: 2pm Sun 10 May: 7.30pm Music Hall, Dominic Kirwan Musicals & More Time Of My Life
Music Hall, Musicals & More Celebrating 30 years in the is a brand new show brought music industry and having to you by BLN Productions. released his latest album Time Of My Life Dominic With a cast of professional Kirwan brings a show full vocalists and dancers, this of classic and memorable Sun 3 May: 3pm high energy show features Fri 8 May: 7.30pm songs from a vast repertoire songs from Les Misérables, of his recordings which span Ian Waite & Vincent Simone Miss Saigon, Blood Brothers, The Bluejays over those 30 years to this Act Two Joseph & The Technicolor Rock and Roll Revolution present day. Dreamcoat and many more. After the roaring success of their 5-star rated 2019 tour, Dominic’s unique vocal The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone Take a trip down memory lane Join us on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties with this style is as comfortable return with their brand new show! with tributes to The Andrews award-winning band, featuring stars of Buddy - The Buddy performing pop as it is Sisters,. Judy Garland, The Holly Story, Dreamboats & Petticoats and Million Dollar with country music, adult With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world Rat Pack, Carole King, Julie Quartet. contemporary, soft rock, easy class routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, Andrews and even their very Packed with over 40 classic hits including ‘Rock Around listening and Irish folk. the Rhumba… and of course… there has to be another own singing evacuees. incredible Argentine Tango routine by the master! The The Clock’, ‘Tutti Frutti’’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’, and ‘Johnny B. Joining Dominic is his son boys will be joined by their stunning dance partners and a Join them for an afternoon Goode’, all performed live on stage, they will transport you Barry Kirwan who since world class singer. guaranteed to have you back to the era when music changed the world forever! launching on the Irish music singing along to all of your So, if you love Rock ‘n’ Roll, dust off your ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ scene some three years ago Join the fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars as they favourite songs! and join the Rock and Roll Revolution! is certainly cementing his promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned position among the new and variety - dance, comedy and song! “The ultimate 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll show!” up and coming young Irish BBC Radio Scotland country music stars. Full Price: £30* - £32* Full Price: £15* Marina Card: £27 - £29 Marina Card: £13 Vip Meet & Greet: £55* Groups 10+: £11 Full Price: £21* Full Price: £26*
30 May I 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk *plus an 85p booking fee per ticket 31 Fri 15 May: 8pm Thu 21 May: 2.30pm Dreamboys Dad’s Army Variety Show A Salute to the 1940s The Dreamboys, the UK’s most famous girl’s night ‘A Salute to the 1940s’ is out, are back and hotter packed full of the stars who than ever with a brand-new kept the nation entertained show and UK tour for 2020. during WW2. Featuring award Wed 13 May: 2.30pm & 7.30pm winning tributes to George are without Theatre Nation Presents The Dreamboys Formby, Vera Lynn, The a shadow of a doubt the Andrews Sisters, Frank Waiting for Godot UK’s most famous and Sinatra and Gracie Fields, successful show of its kind in Sat 16 May: 7.30pm Windsor Davies & Don Estelle history. Their breath-taking Two Irish tramps meet, and await the arrival of ‘Godot’. Whilst singing ‘Whispering Grass’, show spectacular has been Some Guys Have All The Luck they wait they while away the time by quarrelling, making as well as many sketches from perfectly created for hen up, contemplating suicide, trying to sleep, eating a carrot The Rod Stewart Story the Dad’s Army troop. nights, birthday parties and gnawing on some chicken bones. . and girl’s nights out with all . Captain Mainwaring and the 50 years on from the release of Rod’s first album, Some Guys your friends. troop link all the acts with For his hilarious, poignant and unforgettable play, Have All The Luck is back in theatres with a brand new show, Beckett created one of the great comedic double acts brand new comedy sketches. An action packed two-hour bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of in modern theatre. Once famously described as “a play show from start to finish, one of rock music’s most successful artistes of all time. This show will have you on , Theatre Nation bring in which nothing happens, twice” these boys will literally have your feet singing along and their customary wit, humour and flair for highly expressive Capturing the excitement, energy and charisma that have you begging for more. waving your flags with pride. physical theatre to Beckett’s masterpiece made Rod a true rock icon, including those infamous moves It is all held together by your Book your tickets now and all the hits like ‘Handbags & Gladrags’, ‘Maggie May’, Following a successful tour of Hamlet, Theatre Nation are very own air raid warden, before it’s too late. ‘Baby Jane’, ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy’, ‘Sailing’, ‘Tonight’s The Warden Braithwaite. delighted to bring this great classic to the Marina Theatre. Night’, ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’, and many more!
Full Price: £16* Groups 10+: £9.50 Full Price: £23.50* Full Price: £16* Early Bird discounts end 31 January 2020: £13* Full Price: £20* - £27.50* Marina Card: £21.50 Groups 10+: £12
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Sat 23 May: 1 - 4pm Afternoon Glee by the Sea with Fanny Galore
Enjoy afternoon tea with a difference. Spoil yourself Make your visit even more with cake, pastries and a cheeky glass of prosecco. fabulous with one of our Fanny Galore is your hostess Celebration Packages with the mostest and she available for any live will add a touch of sparkle to performance or screening. your afternoon. Fri 29 May: 7.30pm Tue 26 May: 2.30pm & 6pm Fanny will play your favourite Luke Wright songs…sing along or get Rapunzel up for a boogie. You choose These include Prosecco After a storming set warming up for Dr John Cooper Clarke, the songs so it’s ALL ABOUT Following the success of Alice in Wonderland and Wind in and Flute, Chocolates and Luke Wright is back with his own headline show. YOU! A perfect treat. the Willows, Scott Ritchie Productions. and KD Theatre an Ice Cream Voucher. . So, if you’ve been working Productions join forces once again to collaborate on a Flamboyant, political and riotously funny, Luke Wright is a 9 to 5 and want to feel like brand new staging of the popular fairy tale Rapunzel. sharp observer of English life - its small town tragedies, its political farces, and its private moments of darkness. Part you’re Walking on Sunshine, Featuring an original book, music and lyrics, high energy For more information Essex wide-boy, part dandy-fop, he writes inventive poems then this is the treat for you - choreography, loveable characters, colourful set and with loads of heart and performs them with snarl and spit. Just Listen to Your Heart! costumes and an opportunity for the audience to meet call our Box Office Bar will be available throughout. the characters after the show, this production promises to or visit our website. “His performances rumble with rage, passion and humour. Ticket includes afternoon tea be an entertaining treat for all the family! You will leave his show brimming with energy, heart pounding and glass of Prosecco. and brain whirring” The Guardian NB - Accessed by stairs only. Full Price: £13* - £15* “Cool poems” Patti Smith Ages: 18+ Concession: £11* - £13* Marina Card: £11 Full Price: £18* Family of 4: £38* - £46* Full Price: £15*
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168 live performances on our stage in the last 12 months. (that’s over 1,380 different performers!)
Between Jan-July 2019 Sat 30 May: 7.30pm Cloudbusting we ran 12 separate The Music of Kate Bush community outreach projects involving over 1,375 local Championed by BBC One as one of the most authentic young people tributes in the world, Cloudbusting’s passion for Kate’s music has won over Thu 4 - Sat 6 Jun: 7.30pm fans everywhere, resulting in Sat 6 Jun: 2.30pm sell-out performances across the UK. Absurd Person Singular We’ve shown 268 world-class Expect all the hits including by Alan Ayckbourn live screenings since 2013 ‘Running Up That Hill, ‘Wuthering Heights’, ‘Hounds Three married couples. Three kitchens. Three Christmas parties. of Love’, ‘Babooshka’ and many more! Sidney Hopcroft, a small-time tradesman, persuades wife Jane to throw a party hoping to find favour with a bank . Accompanied by incredible manager and local architect. As celebrations begin, class 818 people have attended a visuals that highlight the differences and naked ambition combine to hilarious effect drama of Kate’s music, a as, one by one, the characters seek refuge in Jane’s kitchen. relaxed performance here Cloudbusting concert is one not to be missed! Over the next two years, the Jacksons and Brewster- Wrights take turns to host festivities. But Sidney’s star has “If you missed seeing Kate begun to rise and roles are increasingly reversed as the herself, Cloudbusting are the cracks in the other couples’ marriages begin to show. next best thing!” Last year our volunteers contributed Alan Ayckbourn’s comic masterpiece of social climbing in 1970s Simon Mayo, BBC Radio 2 suburbia fuses a potent mix of farce and black comedy. 3,198 hours of work! (thank you!) Full Price: £23* Full Price: £19* Marina Card: £22 Marina Card: Thu 2-for-1. Fri & Sat £17
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Alongside the 500 or so live, screening & cinema events we hold every year, we also run a wide range of community projects and activities. Interested in learning new skills, making friends and having fun? You’ve come to the right place! Contact Will Isgrove, our Head of Young People & Outreach, if you have any questions: [email protected] or 01502 533231.
Marina Youth Theatre: Marina Choir: Fun and exciting sessions exploring all No experience required, this is a great aspects of making theatre. place to get together and have an Age 5-8: Mon 5pm-6pm. £55/term uplifting sing-song. Age 9-12: Sat 9.30am-10.45am. £65/term Mon 7pm-8.30pm. £3.50 a session. Age 13-18: Sat 11am-12.30pm. £65/term Ukulele Group: Next Stagers - Age 50+: Whether you’ve never picked up a Step behind the scenes and see our historic theatre from a new perspective. A great chance to meet new people Ukulele or you’re a lapsed strummer, Peek inside our dressing rooms and stand on our stage to see what our actors see. and try new things. We cover everything these sessions will have you playing in from musicals to Shakespeare, and no time! Wed 7pm-8.30pm. Listen to our technical team share their experiences, and hear all about the welcome both beginners and seasoned Paid in 6 week blocks at £45. history, folklore and superstitions surrounding the theatre. thespians! Wed 10.30am-12pm. Tours are £5 a person, with special group rates available. £3 a session. ‘A Novel Idea’ Book Club: Run by Waterstones and hosted by us, Call our Box Office for more information: 01502 533200 Schools: this book club meets in our café at 3pm We can provide bespoke workshops and on the first Tuesday of the month. Free. drama sessions to meet your needs and schedules. Contact us for more info. Theatre link up
This friendly group was created for individuals who would like to meet people with a shared interest in theatre. A member of our group can greet you in our Café before the performance. Available for all theatre matinees. If you’d like to know more, email [email protected]
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Hire us: We are proud to be Lowestoft’s not-for-profit professional theatre. Our charity number is 1149133. Our bright and airy First Floor room is the ideal location to bring people together. A versatile space that can accommodate up to 50 people, we can supply We present over 500 live, screening & cinema events every single year, and run everything you might need - from IT equipment, projectors and stationery, to a varied programme of education and outreach initiatives where we work with refreshments and catering. thousands of people in our community. Our First Floor space is accessible by stairs only. But we can always do more - and with your help, we can. Contact Paul Bain, our Operations Manager, for details: Every donation (be it of money, or time) really does make a difference, and will [email protected] or 01502 533204 help to secure our fantastic organisation for generations to come! Sponsorship: Make a donation: Volunteer: Want to raise your brand profile, entertain clients, reward your employees and fulfil your CSR objectives? From our popular annual pantomime to the prestigious Royal Add a donation to your basket when Last year our wonderful volunteers Philharmonic Orchestra, we can offer tailored sponsorship packages to meet your buying tickets online or at the Box Office, donated 3,198 hours of their time, so needs. or make a separate one-off donation at when we say we couldn’t do it without any time. Be sure to make your donation them - we mean it! Volunteers make Contact Jane Bain, our Programming & Project Co-ordinator, for details: even more valuable, fill in a Gift Aid new friends, get to see shows for free, [email protected] or 01502 533201 declaration and you will increase the get invited to special events, and value by 25%! become part of our legacy! Contact Advertise with us: [email protected] for With over 73,000 tickets sold last year, there has never been a better time to take Name a seat: more information. advantage of our advertising opportunities. You could see your business on our big You might want to commemorate a Lottery: screen, on our tickets, or on our website - the possibilities are virtually endless, but special occasion, pay tribute to a group, our experienced Marketing Department will help you find the ideal space to reach surprise someone with a gift, or For just £2 a week you can take part in your target audience. remember a loved one. Sponsoring a the Giant Cash Bonanza Lottery. You Contact Miriam Hall, our Marketing & Communications Manager, for details: seat will allow you to have a plaque have the chance to win up to £1,000 [email protected] or 01502 533215 with your name or message fixed to every week and up to £10,000 in an an auditorium seat for as little as £150, annual prize draw. and for a minimum of 10 years. Full details available on our website.
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CONTACT US SUPPORT US 01502 533200 01502 533201 Marina Theatre [email protected] Marina, Lowestoft, [email protected] Suffolk NR32 1HH [email protected] MARKETING & PRESS BOX OFFICE [email protected] 01502 533200 www.marinatheatre.co.uk Open: 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat Community & Young People GROUP BOOKING [email protected] 01502 533200 [email protected]
The small print Delivery Policy: Booking fees: We can post your tickets to you for an An 85p booking fee is applied to all live additional cost of £1. shows and satellite screenings. It is not Exchanges: applied to cinema tickets. Tickets may be exchanged (up to 10 days Booking fees are not applied to schools or before the show) for another performance of groups of over 10 people, or to customers the same production, or for a credit note for holding a valid Marina Card. the value of your ticket minus a £2 admin fee. Concessions: Children: Unless otherwise stated, live show Children under 16 attending a performance concessions apply to Over 60s, Under 16s, or screening must be accompanied by an and Equity Members. adult over 18+. Film concession rates apply to Under 25s, Children under 2 years do not require a Marina Card holders, and Over 60s. ticket if sitting on a lap.
These Terms and Conditions are correct at time of print, but may change without prior
Our seating plan and seat bands are subject to change for certain performances notice. Read our full list of Terms and Conditions on our website or at our Box Office.
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We believe that theatre is for everyone. If you have any concerns, or if would simply like to talk to a member of staff before visiting us: call us on 01502 533200, email [email protected], send a letter to the address on the back of this brochure, or pop in to have a chat!
Wheelchairs and mobility aids: Relaxed performances: We have wheelchair accessible toilets, Box These are designed for people who benefit Office, Café, Kiosk, Foyer and Auditorium. from a relaxed environment, including those with an autism spectrum condition, learning We have 5 wheelchair spaces in the disability, people with dementia, or even auditorium stalls. Life of Lowestoft created and directed by Joshua Freemantle: Film Premiere just small children. Wed 10 Jun: 7.15pm (On sale 30 Nov 19) Unfortunately our upper floors remain You can expect subtle changes to the theatre accessible by stairs only, but we are environment such as a lower level of sound working hard to source funding to help us and lighting which is not too dark, or too install a lift. This is a top priority for us as we bright! We understand that people may not look to expand our accessibility throughout be able to stay seated for long periods of our historic building. time and so we offer a breakout area (with Hearing assistance: activities!) outside the auditorium. Our relaxed performances are accompanied We have recently installed a state-of-the-art by a pre-recorded visual tour of our theatre, Sennheiser infrared hearing system. and a printed guide which includes This system allows sound from the stage to information about our venue, plus a more be played back to you through headphones detailed description of the show itself. or hearing aids via an easy to use bodypack. We offer relaxed pantomime performances Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo Simply Dylan We have 10 bodypacks available, but the every year plus relaxed performances on Mon 6 Jul: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 11 Jul: 7.30pm system is usable with any infrared bodypack visiting shows wherever possible. capable of receiving the 2.3MHz frequency. “It was nice not to feel stressed and Any headphones with a 3.5mm jack plug worried in case we disturbed anyone. can be used with the bodypack. You are Really impressed by the efforts taken, the welcome to bring your own set, but we do staff were exceptionally helpful, the relaxed have some available to buy from our Kiosk. atmosphere was really welcoming” Signed performances: Ear defenders: We do our best to programme signed Ear defenders are available at every performances into our schedule. We Marina performance upon request and programme at least one signed Pantomime subject to availability. performance, but hope to do more throughout the year! Frankie’s Guys Day at Night: Doris Day Sat 25 Jul: 7.30pm Wed 23 Sep: 7.30pm (On sale soon)
44 Box Office 01502 533200 I www.marinatheatre.co.uk Getting to Marina Theatre Lowestoft Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH
Bus Marina Theatre is a 5 BATTERY GREEN minute walk from CAR PARK Lowestoft Bus Station Visit www.firstgroup.com LIBRARY for more information
Train MARINA Greater Anglia provide fast THEATRE and frequent services to Lowestoft. You’ll find train times and tickets on www. greateranglia.co.uk
Car
TRAIN A47 Use NR32 1DH to find STATION the Battery Green Car Park, a 2 minute walk to the Marina Theatre. More Car Park spaces can be found at Clapham Road Car Park behind the Lowestoft Library, a 5 minute walk to the theatre.
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