Marina Theatre - Lowestoft

On August 17 & 18, the film Swimming with Men brings a star studded cast and feel-good take on midlife crisis.
Comedian and actor Rob Brydon plays Eric, who believes he can win back his wife Heather (Jane Horrocks) by diving into the world of male synchronised swimming.
Joining his local team, Eric finds an unlikely brotherhood in his fellow swimmers as they train for the world championships in Milan.
... Rupert Graves, Adeel Akhtar, Jim Carter, Thomas Turgoose, Daniel Mays and Charlotte Riley also star.
Tickets: http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/production /swimming-with-men/
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An opera from the age of Hitchcock...
Seldom performed in the UK, this is a rare opportunity to see Barber’s heart-breaking domestic drama. Olivier Award-winning director Keith Warner makes his much-anticipated Glyndebourne debut with this production, which promises to bring out the psychological tensions that sit just below the surface of this charged work.
Tickets for Glyndebourne: Vanessa Live, showing at the Marina Theatre on Tuesday 14 August, are available from the box office on 01502 533200 or from the website www.marinatheatre.co.uk

HighTide are on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver a packed and exciting programme of live events at this year’s HighTide Festival in Aldeburgh from 10 – 17 September.
For more information: www.hightide.org.uk/get-involved/voluntee r

Just a little reminder...
Today our phones will be undergoing planned maintenance and will unavailable between 12pm and 4pm.
Between these hours bookings can still be made via the website www.marinatheatre.co.uk
... Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience.
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Notice to Customers:
Tomorrow our phones will be undergoing planned maintenance and will unavailable between 12pm and 4pm.
Between these hours bookings can still be made via the website www.marinatheatre.co.uk
... Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience.
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Marina Panto 2018: Peter Pan
Turn right at the second star and fly away with us to Never Land!
Marina Theatre’s 2018 pantomime is already open for booking!
... Hoist the mainsail as we hook up with the boy who never grew up in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.
Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling as they fly over London with Peter Pan to join the Lost Boys and Tinker Bell in Never Land where Captain Hook wants to outwit and out-manoeuvre our hero.
You don’t have to believe in fairies, but an awfully big adventure awaits audiences of all ages in a magical and spectacular pantomime.
Book now for an unforgettable adventure through Never Land – the perfect family treat at Christmas!
PETER PAN runs at the Marina Theatre for 32 amazing performances full of pirates and fairy dust!
13 December 2018 – 1 January 2019
TICKETS from just £8
FANTASTIC GROUP RATES
EARLY BIRD OFFER – just £16 until 2 Sept
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Just announced - Wilde Wednesdays!
Tuesday 9 October is The Importance of Being Earnest followed in 2019 with a season of Wilde Wednesdays;
Wednesday Jan 23rd – A Woman of No Importance... Wednesday February 27th – Lady Windermere’s Fan Wednesday March 27th – An Ideal Husband
http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/wilde-wedn esdays/
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Ooh, poor Oliver is certainly getting an earful here! 😬
With less than three weeks to go until opening night, excitement for Oliver! is building every day in Lowestoft!
If you're as excited as we are, you can get your tickets here: http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/production /oliver/ or from the box office on 01502 533200

How cool is this? Jamie Raven is here Making Magic just for us on Wednesday 3 October at 7.30pm.
http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/pr…/jami e-raven-making-magic/

Last two showings TODAY of Mamma Mia Here We Go Again at the Marina Theatre!
2.30 & 7.30pm
Get your tickets here: http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/…/mamma- mia-here-we-go-again/

On August 17 & 18, the film Swimming with Men brings a star studded cast and feel-good take on midlife crisis.
Comedian and actor Rob Brydon plays Eric, who believes he can win back his wife Heather (Jane Horrocks) by diving into the world of male synchronised swimming. Joining his local team, Eric finds an unlikely brotherhood in his fellow swimmers as they train for the world championships in Milan. Rupert Graves, Adeel Akhtar, Jim Carter, Thomas Turgoose, Daniel Mays and Charlotte Riley also star.
Tickets: http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/production /swimming-with-men/

If Mamma Mia Here We Go Again has got your ABBA fever going then why not check out ABBA Forever?
ABBA Forever is one of the UK’s leading International tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band.
At the Marina Theatre 7 September
... Tickets: http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/production /abba-forever-4/
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Immerse yourself in the incredible new live music experience with Rock For Heroes.
Bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artist across the eras, in celebration of an incredible cause Help for Heroes.
We will be collecting for this amazing cause, after every show.
... Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers, it’s the must see show of the year.
With music from artists such as & so many more. Book your tickets today & be part of Rock For Heroes.
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Mary Shelley is the story of how one of horror’s greatest stories came to be. Mary Wollstonecraft’s family disapproves when she and poet Percy Shelley announce their love for each other.
The family is horrified when it finds that the couple has eloped, accompanied by Mary’s half-sister, Claire. While staying in the home of Lord Byron at Lake Geneva, the guests are challenged to write a ghost story, which leads Mary to conceive her novel Frankenstein.
Mary Shelley showing Au...gust 28 & 29.
Tickets: http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/production /mary-shelley/
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Immerse yourself in the incredible new live music experience with Rock For Heroes.
Bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artist across the eras, in celebration of an incredible cause Help for Heroes.
We will be collecting for this amazing cause, after every show.
... Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers, it’s the must see show of the year.
With music from artists such as & so many more.
Book your tickets today & be part of Rock For Heroes.
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The only touring theatre production inspired by the ultimate girl power group and is returning in 2018 for its second national tour.
Wannabe follows the girls’ glittering careers from their first release to their 2012 Olympic Ceremony reunion.
Featuring the girls’ biggest hits and songs from their solo careers; whilst the cast bring to the stage that infamous unique charisma the Spice Girls were so well known for.
... So if you like a bit of Spice then Zig-A-Zig-Ah down to pick up tickets for the 90’s event of the year!
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Immerse yourself in the incredible new live music experience with Rock For Heroes.
Bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artist across the eras, in celebration of an incredible cause Help for Heroes.
We will be collecting for this amazing cause, after every show.
... Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers, it’s the must see show of the year.
With music from artists such as & so many more.
Book your tickets today & be part of Rock For Heroes.
https://youtu.be/bykU6lmRNMM
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: A Night at the Symphony
Classical music at its best!
Hear this world-class ensemble perform a selection of orchestral classics with maestro Michele Mariotti on the podium in a programme that will thrill, delight and inspire – in association with Orchestras Live.
... VERDI: Sicilian Vespers Overture, SCHUMANN: Cello Concerto, TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4
Schumann’s tender and emotive Cello Concerto showcases the wonderul talent of tonight’s soloist – Richard Harwood.
Michele Mariotti Conductor
Richard Harwood Soloist
And why not try our new CELEBRATION PACKAGE – call the box office or visit the website to book!
For just £10, you will receive some exciting items including a concert programme and drink, in a lovely bespoke bag, so you can make it night you will always remember.
A pre-show talk is also available for this performance – free to ticket holders.
Full Price: £27.50- £32.50 Concession: £27.50 – £30.50 Privilege Card: £27.50 – £29.50 Under 21’s £10.00 Group Rates from £26.50
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We have been going to the Marina since 1980 and have always enjoyed the performance. After returning from a 5 year stay in Australia we have once again started visiting the Marina and have booked a few shows for this year. The booking staff are a delight as are the staff in the theatre. All are friendly and helpful. Last night we attended the ELO Again Concert and it was brilliant. Excellent little theatre with a brilliant program.

We come on a regular basis and todays show (brainiac live) did not disappoint either, everyone is always happy to help and we look forward to the next one! �

The Lowestoft Marina Theatre is amazing !



The range of live shows, theatre , Ballet, Cinema, is astounding , and ensures that there is something for everyone within the community to enjoy and appreciate ! The planning and execution alone , must take considerable effort, and is commendable !



Have noted other comments about the seating leg room , but feel these do not reflect the fact that this an older theatre. I personally try and select the seats I find comfortable , as just over 6ft !



But yes the 'corner stone' are the staff and volunteers , who are exemplary . One can only reiterate , previous comments , they are hard working , but most important are friendly and polite . This ensures a visit to the Lowestoft Marina Theatre is always a welcome experience !

Lovely theatre staff very friendly and helpful Nd some fantastic shows they have love it x

I was thankful to win tickets at Christmas � myself and my daughter loved the panto... Staff were lovely, rest room was spotless, ice cream delicious... I couldn't have asked for more <3

I have now attended two of the RSC screenings at the Marina, last night's performance was Julius Caesar. Fantastic performances from start to finish and all for only £10. Before the performance and during the interval there is more information about the background to the play/Shakespeare/history for those who want it. The café is open for refreshments and comfortable surroundings. More screenings are expected and I will be attending them. I love it!

Had a fantastic time at Giovanni Pernice! Lovely theatre, friendly staff and a wonderful night out!

First time for me ive traveled from south East and i found the staff very friendly and the latest Pantomime ive Seen Aladin it was amazing. I'll Be booking again some point next year. Venue was easy to get to if it was sign posted which it was thanks again

Excellent show .. clapping , singing and dancing all night ! Definitely worth booking to go see ! You won’t be disappointed ��

Can’t beat the marina , our lovely local theatre that we go to several times a year. My dad also has a coffee in there in there cafe every day and is made to feel so welcome by the staff. They all recognise him �

Saw Gary Mullen and one night of queen last night, brilliant show from him as always, my only gripe with thie marina theatre is that they don't give any discount for disabled people, my husband being in a wheelchair space is when people stand up he can't see a thing

Lots of variety on offer at the theatre and I enjoy coming along. However, your 70p booking fee really narks me off! I dropped my son and his friend off at the theatre to see Macbeth last night, £10 the flicks sheet said, 3hr 30 the running time said....I went with them to clarify the end time, so as to pick them up, and it was only 2hr 40 long! Phew, lucky I checked, then their £10 wasn't enough to get in, they needed an extra 70p each. I have checked and re checked the flicks sheet, nowhere does it say 70p per ticket booking fee! Also, they weren't booking it, they were paying on the door, to walk in then and there, so surely no extra fees were needed. As was pointed out to me, Norwich may charge more per booking fee, but I wasn't standing in Norwich, I was at your theatre, not happy with your lack of information regarding the booking fee. To better inform people, why don't you advertise prices as '£10.70 (includes .70 booking fee)'? This way there would be no issue of hidden costs once at the theatre, leaving a bitter aftertaste.

No parking close by, one male toilet in the circle, lots of stairs which would make it a deathtrap if there was a fire (took us 10 minutes to get to the exit and that's without a fire panic and all the lights worked!) Hard to recommend a visit. When we arrived for our first ever visit and asked staff where we could park, they were unhelpful at best. Very disappointed to be honest.

I like to support our local theatre but charging £2.50 for a bag of sweets that are £1 in Asda is a little over the top, I realise you have to make a profit but hey call the police there’s a robbery taking place!!!!

Friendly and hard working staff, but the seats are so uncomfortable, so very uncomfortable, and the auditorium so hot and airless, that I spent the second half clock watching. I'll wait for news of new seats before I visit again.

Circle seats are NOT designed for adults!! The leg room is shocking, there is no way an adult can sit comfortably through a show. You need to highlight this when people book tickets.

My husband is 6ft, pretty standard for a man and he was so cramped. We couldn’t have stayed for the second half if the manager didn’t agree to move us.

Also really disappointed that we booked pre sale tickets for Jason Manford and all the pre sale were at the back of the circle �not really a great incentive for fans.

Jason Manford was brilliant but marina theatre not so much !!!

5stars for the show and performers. No stars for the decidedly grumpy/surly staff we dealt with , could make more of an effort given its Christmas and all about the kiddies!

Well what can I say. Firstly Showaddywaddy were fantastic. Excellent entertainment. However, this is not the first time I have moaned about Marina theatre. In October i was attacked by someone with special needs to the point I wrote to the theatre complaining about the stewarding of the theatre... Well lack of it! Last night at a rock n roll gig in the middle of the 2nd half of Showaddywaddy there were a group of ladies who wanted to get up and dance on the side... they were causing no harm whatsoever. For crying out loud can't you have fun and enjoy a gig where the group want to encourage you to get up and enjoy yourself but you have to sit down still in your chair!! I have 1 more show booked to go and see which is the 70s show which, I'm sure there will be people get up and enjoy themselves, after which I won't set foot in that place again. Such a shame, the shows are great, sadly the people who run and work there are a joke. If the reply to this is a Health and Safety one then why on earth do they allow people to punch others (several times I might add), while staff look on but you can't dance in your place and have a good time??? Come on Marina Theatre.... take a leaf out of Theatre Royal!

Only 1 star as there is no Induction loop. I enquired about this in July and still waiting for the loop to be fitted. Until then I can’t go to anything at the Theatre as would not be able to hear well enough �

We have been going to the Marina since 1980 and have always enjoyed the performance. After returning from a 5 year stay in Australia we have once again started visiting the Marina and have booked a few shows for this year. The booking staff are a delight as are the staff in the theatre. All are friendly and helpful. Last night we attended the ELO Again Concert and it was brilliant. Excellent little theatre with a brilliant program.

We come on a regular basis and todays show (brainiac live) did not disappoint either, everyone is always happy to help and we look forward to the next one! �

The Lowestoft Marina Theatre is amazing !



The range of live shows, theatre , Ballet, Cinema, is astounding , and ensures that there is something for everyone within the community to enjoy and appreciate ! The planning and execution alone , must take considerable effort, and is commendable !



Have noted other comments about the seating leg room , but feel these do not reflect the fact that this an older theatre. I personally try and select the seats I find comfortable , as just over 6ft !



But yes the 'corner stone' are the staff and volunteers , who are exemplary . One can only reiterate , previous comments , they are hard working , but most important are friendly and polite . This ensures a visit to the Lowestoft Marina Theatre is always a welcome experience !

Lovely theatre staff very friendly and helpful Nd some fantastic shows they have love it x

I was thankful to win tickets at Christmas � myself and my daughter loved the panto... Staff were lovely, rest room was spotless, ice cream delicious... I couldn't have asked for more <3

I have now attended two of the RSC screenings at the Marina, last night's performance was Julius Caesar. Fantastic performances from start to finish and all for only £10. Before the performance and during the interval there is more information about the background to the play/Shakespeare/history for those who want it. The café is open for refreshments and comfortable surroundings. More screenings are expected and I will be attending them. I love it!

Had a fantastic time at Giovanni Pernice! Lovely theatre, friendly staff and a wonderful night out!

First time for me ive traveled from south East and i found the staff very friendly and the latest Pantomime ive Seen Aladin it was amazing. I'll Be booking again some point next year. Venue was easy to get to if it was sign posted which it was thanks again

Excellent show .. clapping , singing and dancing all night ! Definitely worth booking to go see ! You won’t be disappointed ��

Can’t beat the marina , our lovely local theatre that we go to several times a year. My dad also has a coffee in there in there cafe every day and is made to feel so welcome by the staff. They all recognise him �

Saw Gary Mullen and one night of queen last night, brilliant show from him as always, my only gripe with thie marina theatre is that they don't give any discount for disabled people, my husband being in a wheelchair space is when people stand up he can't see a thing

Lots of variety on offer at the theatre and I enjoy coming along. However, your 70p booking fee really narks me off! I dropped my son and his friend off at the theatre to see Macbeth last night, £10 the flicks sheet said, 3hr 30 the running time said....I went with them to clarify the end time, so as to pick them up, and it was only 2hr 40 long! Phew, lucky I checked, then their £10 wasn't enough to get in, they needed an extra 70p each. I have checked and re checked the flicks sheet, nowhere does it say 70p per ticket booking fee! Also, they weren't booking it, they were paying on the door, to walk in then and there, so surely no extra fees were needed. As was pointed out to me, Norwich may charge more per booking fee, but I wasn't standing in Norwich, I was at your theatre, not happy with your lack of information regarding the booking fee. To better inform people, why don't you advertise prices as '£10.70 (includes .70 booking fee)'? This way there would be no issue of hidden costs once at the theatre, leaving a bitter aftertaste.

No parking close by, one male toilet in the circle, lots of stairs which would make it a deathtrap if there was a fire (took us 10 minutes to get to the exit and that's without a fire panic and all the lights worked!) Hard to recommend a visit. When we arrived for our first ever visit and asked staff where we could park, they were unhelpful at best. Very disappointed to be honest.

I like to support our local theatre but charging £2.50 for a bag of sweets that are £1 in Asda is a little over the top, I realise you have to make a profit but hey call the police there’s a robbery taking place!!!!

Friendly and hard working staff, but the seats are so uncomfortable, so very uncomfortable, and the auditorium so hot and airless, that I spent the second half clock watching. I'll wait for news of new seats before I visit again.

Circle seats are NOT designed for adults!! The leg room is shocking, there is no way an adult can sit comfortably through a show. You need to highlight this when people book tickets.

My husband is 6ft, pretty standard for a man and he was so cramped. We couldn’t have stayed for the second half if the manager didn’t agree to move us.

Also really disappointed that we booked pre sale tickets for Jason Manford and all the pre sale were at the back of the circle �not really a great incentive for fans.

Jason Manford was brilliant but marina theatre not so much !!!

5stars for the show and performers. No stars for the decidedly grumpy/surly staff we dealt with , could make more of an effort given its Christmas and all about the kiddies!

Well what can I say. Firstly Showaddywaddy were fantastic. Excellent entertainment. However, this is not the first time I have moaned about Marina theatre. In October i was attacked by someone with special needs to the point I wrote to the theatre complaining about the stewarding of the theatre... Well lack of it! Last night at a rock n roll gig in the middle of the 2nd half of Showaddywaddy there were a group of ladies who wanted to get up and dance on the side... they were causing no harm whatsoever. For crying out loud can't you have fun and enjoy a gig where the group want to encourage you to get up and enjoy yourself but you have to sit down still in your chair!! I have 1 more show booked to go and see which is the 70s show which, I'm sure there will be people get up and enjoy themselves, after which I won't set foot in that place again. Such a shame, the shows are great, sadly the people who run and work there are a joke. If the reply to this is a Health and Safety one then why on earth do they allow people to punch others (several times I might add), while staff look on but you can't dance in your place and have a good time??? Come on Marina Theatre.... take a leaf out of Theatre Royal!

Only 1 star as there is no Induction loop. I enquired about this in July and still waiting for the loop to be fitted. Until then I can’t go to anything at the Theatre as would not be able to hear well enough �