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It’s a new programme that has been specially designed to enhance the experience of performances and screenings for theatre-goers.

The Up Stage programme at the Marina Theatre will link closely to the diverse range of shows on offer – beginning with ‘A Beginners Guide to Opera: Tosca’ on Tuesday, September 19.

Professional singer and performer Charlotte Polland will lead people through a brief history of opera and explore the skill and technique involved.

The workshop session, which will take place at Stella Maris Church Hall, is priced at £15 and will run from 2pm-4pm for people over 18 and from 4.30pm – 6pm for people aged between nine and 18.

Workshop bookers can also buy a ticket for the live performance of Tosca by the Russian State Opera at 7.30pm on September 19 – for just £20.

Further workshops including ‘Understanding Hamlet’ on Thursday, October 5 and ‘Understanding Coriolanus’ on Wednesday, October 11 will be run by Shakespeare expert Simon Bridge.

The sessions, which run from 2pm to 5pm and are aimed at people over 18, and priced at £15.

They also include a ticket for the corresponding screenings at 7pm on the same day.

‘A Beginners Guide to Ballet: The Nutcracker’ will also take place on Friday, October 13.

Professional dancer and performer Lizzie Stanley will lead this introduction to the history and style of ballet at the Stella Maris Church Hall.

These workshops are an ideal way to gain an understanding and appreciation of the discipline, craft and art form.

The workshop, which takes place between 2pm and 4pm for people over 18 and from 4.30pm to 6pm for people aged between nine and 18, costs £15.

People can also book to see the live performance of The Nutcracker by the Russian National Ballet at 7.30pm on the 13th October for just £20.

Will Isgrove, Head of Young People and Outreach at the Marina Theatre, said: “We are delighted to announce these exciting activities to making potentially complex or inaccessible arts forms as open as possible – and to break down any negative perceptions people may have.
We want to help people delve into new and exciting cultural and artistic avenues – led by experienced and talented industry professionals.
“The arts are for everybody and we hope this programme will help deepen the understanding and appreciation.”

Places on these workshops are limited to 20 spaces, so book early to avoid disappointment.

And keep an eye out on the Marina Theatre website and social media channels – as further workshops are confirmed.

Call the box office on 01502 533200 to book!

After an incredible three decades of touring, That’ll Be The Day will return to the Marina Theatre with another brand new show.

That’ll Be The Day is highly acclaimed for its special ability to evoke nostalgia with live entertainment.

Having delighted audiences throughout the UK for over three decades, the show is back on the road once again this year entertaining crowds of fans with classic hits from the 1950’s, 60’s & 70’s plus more hilarious comedy!

It will be performed at the Marina Theatre on Friday, September 22 at 7.30pm.

Originally established on the cabaret circuit in the late 1980’s, the show began playing regional theatres in the early 1990’s. Now it performs over 200 shows a year to capacity audiences across the UK.

Trevor Payne, who first created the show back in 1986, still directs, produces and stars in the production today.

Trevor rewrites all the material for the show for each year, and over six months is taken in planning and preparation.

Complete with stunning costumes and incredible live music performances, That’ll Be The Day is the golden age of popular music.

That’ll Be The Day are proud supporters of Make-A-Wish UK – the charity which grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions.

All tickets are priced at £25 and to book, call the box office on 01502 533200 or CLICK HERE.

Brand new after show packages, including tea and cake deals, are to be introduced at the Marina Theatre.

You can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, and a slice of cake in our Café Bar, for just £3.25 after the matinee performance of The Magnificent Music Hall on Wednesday 20th September at 2.30pm.

With a new show packed full of talent we invite you on our journey down memory lane to the glorious and glamorous heyday of the great ‘British Music Hall’, a truly golden era.

The after-show package can be purchased when buying your ticket at the box office or online.

Existing bookers can also call the box office to make the most of this fantastic new initiative – which we are hoping to introduce on further shows.

One of those performances is Christmas Memories with Neil Sands on Thursday 30th November at 2pm.

For the same price of £3.25 you can enjoy sherry and a warm mince pie and meet Neil Sands himself after the show – book online here.

Neil Sands and his brilliant west end cast are back with their 2017 Christmas production which has been described as “like a sparkly Christmas card come to life”.

It is a truly spectacular mix of over 60 of your favourite Christmas songs and carols, 40 stunning costume changes, lots of good old fashioned festive fun, and a unique atmosphere that will warm your heart on the coldest winter’s day.

Ticket prices for The Magnificent Music Hall are: full price £16.50, concessions £13.50, Privilege Card Holders £13, groups of 10+ £10.

For Christmas Memories with Neil Sands: full price £15.75, concessions £12.75, groups of 10+ £10.

She has recently finished an international dance tour – travelling to China, Dubai, Canada and Israel.

But professional dancer Lizzie Stanley was keen to return to her home area to lead a workshop at the Marina Theatre – with the Next Stagers drama group for the over 50’s.

Lizzie, who grew up in Beccles, is currently appearing in Spirit of the Dance – soon to be performed at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford.

But she managed to take time out of her busy schedule to lead the session in Lowestoft on Wednesday, August 30, which featured some challenging dance routines.

“The session included two different routines – the first was a Lindy Hop routine and a second was a bit of hand clapping,” Lizzie explained.

“It was lovely to take part and everybody seemed to have a great time.”

Lizzie trained professionally at London Studio Centre for three years and has also worked as professional dancer and teacher.

She will also appear in a Halloween show at Pleasurewood Hills in October and is also performing and choreographing in this year’s pantomime in Diss.

For more information and to express interest contact Will Isgrove at willisgrove@marinatheatre.co.uk or call 01502 533231

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