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A joyful stage adaptation of a popular children’s book will soon arrive at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft.

Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions will present Stick Man – returning to the Marina by popular demand at 4.30pm on Wednesday, October 18 and at 11am and 4.30pm on Thursday, October 19.

The show, which is based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

‘Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three…’.

But the world outside the family tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure – a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

Producer Jennifer Sutherland said: “Freckle Productions are delighted to be taking everyone’s favourite stick man back on the road for an exciting autumn and winter tour, in co-production with Scamp Theatre.

“The Stick Man family will be going north to south and east to west, bringing one of Julia Donaldson’s most loved books to life.”

Tickets £11-£14, with Privilege Card and Group Rates also available.

To book, call the box office on 01502 533200 or CLICK HERE.

As part of our Vintage Flicks scheme, we have announced two films that can be enjoyed on our big screen in the months ahead.

After this year’s release of Dunkirk proved extremely popular at the Marina Theatre, we have decided to screen the original 1958 version of the film (PG) on Monday, October 9 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

A group of soldiers led by Corporal “Tubby” Bins (John Mills), stranded in France, must make their way to the shores of Dunkirk in hopes of a rescue. Back in Britain, Charles Foreman (Bernard Lee), a newspaper reporter, desperately tries to raise awareness among the public of the horrible reality of the war.

When the British navy calls for all civilian ships to aid in a rescue, Foreman takes out his own small boat and attempts to bring Tubby and his men home safely.

This 1958 Ealing studios production blends newsreel footage and an all-star cast of some of the finest British actors of its time, including Richard Attenborough, John Mills & Bernard Lee.

You can book for the film, which will be shown in black and white, HERE.

And if that wasn’t enough, we are also showing It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) (U) on Saturday 25^th November at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there.

Originally made for Liberty Films, It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the most popular and heart-warming films ever made by director Frank Capra. Frank Capra regarded this film as his own personal favourite – it was also James Stewart’s favourite of all his feature films.

You can book for the film, which will be shown in black and white, HERE.

Our Vintage Flicks scheme signifies that we are showing an older or classic film with the screening tailored to guests over 60, but open to all. All tickets for these films are £4.50 and include a standard tea or coffee. Ts & Cs apply.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offer

And why not join us in October for a number of top films including Wind River, God’s Own Country, Borg V McEnroe and Victoria and Abdul.

We do hope that you can join us!

A vibrant festival will soon serve up a taste of Brazil at the Marina Theatre.

FlipSide Festival heads to Lowestoft during the October half-term with 3 days with music, theatre, art, dance and literature on offer.

Other venues taking part include Lowestoft Library, Market Place plus a rainforest on London Road North – you won’t be able to miss it.

Here at the Marina, why not try Drama in a Day: The Iron Man on Tuesday for 5-12 years – priced at £15.

You get to take on a play from idea to opening night in the space of one single day.

Create a brand new show from scratch, learn and perfect performance skills and have the chance to work and perform on the Marina Theatre stage. Booking essential.

We also have a number of free activities taking place, including a chance to try Capoeria, a form of Brazilian Street Dance, a beat boxing workshop and performance, and a body percussion workshop.

Other events include the chance to make a Brazilian headdress, or an instrument from recycled material, listen to a well-known author, join a poetry slam or just chill to the Bossa Nova rhythms.

There are events for all ages across the venues from 10 – 4 each day, most of them free.

For a full list of activities CLICK HERE or download the leaflet HERE.

In January 2015 FlipSide became a registered charity and their aims are to produce the vibrant FlipSide Festival and a growing calendar of schools and community literature, music and arts events, opening a window onto a world of new cultural experiences.

Partners, sponsors and funders of FlipSide include Arts Council England, the Brazilian Embassy, the Mexican Embassy, Suffolk County Council, Chivers Trust,  East Anglian Art Fund, Suffolk Coast DMO, Healey’s Print Group, Enjoy Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and Norwich Festival Bridge, Lowestoft Vision, Lowestoft Rising, Adnams Community Fund.