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The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns to the Marina Theatre with the world’s best loved opera.

Tosca, one of the most emotionally engaging and popular operas of all time, will be performed live on stage at 7.30pm on Tuesday, September 19.

Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over 30 musicians – the music by Giacomo Puccini – will be sung in Italian with English Surtitles.

Puccini’s Tosca is a melodrama where love and politics collide, and murder takes place at the highest level.

Tosca opera is a historical fiction about 18th Century period. The core of the intriguing theme is romance over politics which is relevant even in today’s world.

Originally set in Rome in 1800s, it tells the story of two idealistic lovers, Tosca and Cavaradossi. Their trust is set to be tested by Scarpia, the ruthless police officer who has no boundaries. Scarpia has sentenced Cavaradossi to death. The officer is prepared to let Cavaradossi go if Tosca is willing to spend the night with Scarpia…

If you’ve never tried opera before, you will love this full orchestra experience with brand new settings and fantastic costumes, exquisite singing and those wonderful tunes that the audience will still be humming to themselves on their way home, making this a must see opera production for everyone.

Producer Alexej Ignatow, of Amande Concerts Ltd, who has co-ordinated the UK tour, said: “We are constantly on the lookout for new challenges, to ensure that our opera and ballet audiences get a chance to experience a wide spectrum of various classic pieces.

“No experience is needed to enjoy these classics. Our sets and costume designs, as well as the informative programmes make the productions very accessible and most of all, enjoyable. For opera, English surtitles make it easy to follow the story as you listen to the performance sung in its original language.”

Tickets for performances range from £22-£28 and can be bought by calling the box office on 01502 533200 or by clicking HERE.

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A movie starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Farrell begins the new film schedule for September at the Marina Theatre.

The Beguiled (15) will be shown on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

It follows the lives of a group of women during the American Civil War. When they discover a wounded Union soldier nearby, they take him in – and everything changes.

They’ve led a sheltered life in a girls’ school, cut off from the world outside. Now that there’s a man in the house, sexual tension, jealousy and rivalries begin to take over, as they gradually learn that the enemy is not what they believe.

Running time: 1 hour and 34 minutes – click HERE to book!

The Big Sick (15) will be shown on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

The film follows the burgeoning relationship between Kumail and Emily. They quickly grow close, but Kumail doesn’t want his new American girlfriend to meet his very strict Muslim parents.

Emily’s understandably unhappy about this, and things take another turn for the worse when she comes down with a mysterious illness.

Now, Kumail has to take charge of the crisis – along with Emily’s parents.

Running time: 2 hours – click HERE to book!

On Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th September, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, A Ghost Story (12A) is set to be enjoyed.

The latest film from acclaimed director David Lowery (Pete’s Dragon) is a singular exploration of legacy, loss, and the essential human longing for meaning and connection.

A white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.

Increasingly unmoored, the ghost embarks on a cosmic journey through memory and history, confronting life’s ineffable questions and the enormity of existence.

An audacious, unforgettable meditation on the passage of time, A Ghost Story emerges ecstatic and surreal – a wholly unique experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

Starring: Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara. Running time: 1 hour and 32 minutes – click HERE to book!

Everything, Everything (12A) will hit the big screen on Wednesday 13th September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and Thursday 14th September at 2.30pm only.

Directed by Stella Meghie and based on the bestselling book of the same name by Nicola Yoon.

What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face…or kiss the boy next door?

“Everything, Everything” tells the unlikely love story of Maddy, a smart, curious and imaginative 18-year-old who due to an illness cannot leave the protection of the hermetically sealed environment within her house, and Olly, the boy next door who won’t let that stop them.

Maddy is desperate to experience the much more stimulating outside world, and the promise of her first romance.

Gazing through windows and talking only through texts, she and Olly form a deep bond that leads them to risk everything to be together…even if it means losing everything.

Starring: Amandla Stenberg; Nick Robinson; Anika Noni Rose

Running time: 1 hour 36 minutes – click HERE to book!

Delicious freshly baked cakes are sure to prove popular as The Marina Theatre Café Bar has launched a selection of new menu items.

The Café Bar, which is under new management, will continue to support suppliers across East Anglia by championing the quality local products they provide.

Situated at the historic Marina Theatre, the Café Bar is open Monday to Saturday from 10am, serving a wide range of speciality hot drinks, delicious cakes and light meals – it is the perfect place to meet with friends for lunch, or enjoy a light meal before a performance.

More recently, new Café Bar manager Angie Cull has introduced a number of themed menu items – directly relating to our diverse programme of live performances.

Regulars to the Café Bar may have noticed the Tracy Turnblad Tuna Melt, the Corny Collins Cheesy Toastie, or the Baltimore BLT when Hairspray arrived in town.

Maybe the tasty cupcakes for The Tiger Who Came To Tea or popular cakes including Coffee and Walnut, Carrot or Victoria Sponge caught the eye.

Or even our tasty specials which often include open sandwiches such as pepperoni cheese and tomato, mushroom cheese and peppers, summer salads and croissants.

The Café Bar has a varied menu including jacket potatoes, soups, seasonal specials, various cakes and sweet treats – hot and cold drinks are also available – including alcoholic beverages.

Angie Cull, Café Bar Manager, said: “We pride ourselves on providing great quality and service – including gluten free menu options.

“You can expect a warm welcome and a friendly atmosphere when you come and visit us!”

The Theatre Café Bar is also the place to visit before an afternoon or evening show, with the introduction of the pre-theatre dining range of High Tea Platters.

To book for pre-theatre dining, call our box office on 01502 533200 or speak to a member of staff. 24 hours’ notice is required.