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Outstanding overtures as the RPO return to the Marina!

It promises to be an evening of passion and drama from the world of opera.

And when the world-class Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return to the Marina Theatre on Friday, September 1 for ‘A Night at the Opera’ – outstanding overtures, poignant arias and beautiful duets from some of the world’s favourite operas by Gounod, Bizet, Puccini, Verdi and more will be showcased.

Maestro John Rigby takes the helm, with highlights including songs from tragic love stories such as Puccini’s La bohème and Bizet’s Carmen, powerful epics including Turandot and Eugene Onegin, and playfully comic moments from operas such as The Marriage of Figaro.

The nature of the programme means this concert is a must-see for first-time opera goers and seasoned viewers alike, and it is a fantastic opportunity to hear stunning soloists Jeni Bern (soprano) and Alexander James Edwards (tenor).

Adam Wright, chairman of the orchestra, said: “There is the chance to listen to lots of opera tunes –  you get to hear all the famous tunes in one evening and with such variety on offer – it is sure to be a fantastic evening.”

Mr Wright has been involved with the orchestra for the past 11 years. After first playing the trumpet at the age of 8, Mr Wright continues to enjoy his visits to the Marina Theatre – which has been a residency of the orchestra since 2005.

“It’s a wonderful town, with a beautiful theatre,” he added.

“Most importantly, the audience are really enthusiastic and really seem to enjoy us coming – for us on stage – that gives us a real buzz.”

Once again, guests to the theatre can make the most of the new Celebration Packages for just £10 – which include a number of themed goodies to make the evening extra special.

Fraser Gordon, principal contrabassoon player, added: “You’ll be coming to see an orchestra of about 50 people, which makes it a real intimate experience for the audience.

“We try and provide you with very popular programmes and we might play some things you have never heard before!”

Tickets range from £27.50- £32.50 with under 25’s and group rates available.

The orchestra will conclude its 2017 Season with The Music of John Williams on 24th November . Hear your all-time favourite film scores performed live by a world-class orchestra, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Superman and Indiana Jones.

Call the box office on 01502 533200 or click here to book!

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Free Activities At The Marina Theatre This Summer!

The Marina Theatre is delighted to announce a number of FREE activities that will be taking place in our popular Cafe.

No need to book, just TURN UP and JOIN IN!

Saturday 1st July – Storytelling with Simon Bridge – 1pm-2pm

Scarecrow’s Wedding
Come and join professional storyteller Simon Bridge and explore the world of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s wonderful tale of a Scarecrow getting ready for his Big Day.

Tuesday 1st August – Magic with Josh Pickering – 11am start

Nothing up his sleeve, professional local magician Josh appears in a puff of smoke at the Marina for some close up magic in this 45 minute performance.

Tuesday 8th August – Music with Tim Hughes – 11am – 1pm

Singer/Songwriter Tim Hughes will be your soundtrack this morning, the perfect accompaniment to watching the world go by.

Tuesday 15th August – Storytelling with Simon Bridge – 11am – 1pm

The marvellous Simon Bridge returns for another session of storytelling. Delve into fantastical worlds, meet wonderful characters and help the heroes save the day!

Tuesday 22nd August – Board Games with Abbie Moore – 11am – 1pm

Sink your battleships and get ready to pass go and collect $200! Join us for a morning of classic board games.

These exciting events are supported by the Suffolk County Council Locality Fund.

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Don’t miss the smash hit musical theatre sensation – All or Nothing!

They are the band responsible for a large part of the soundtrack of the Mod era and enjoyed a rollercoaster ride through the perils of the music world.

Now the story of The Small Faces is being immortalised in a new musical!

Written by the award-winning actress Carol Harrison, ALL OR NOTHING tells the electrifying yet bittersweet tale of Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott; four charismatic young kids from East London with humour, attitude, passion and above all talent.

They became The Small Faces and were rocketed into the big time, only to discover the path to fantastic success is paved with exploitation, betrayal and ultimately tragedy.

ALL OR NOTHING celebrates the unique sound of the iconic Mod band. The musical is packed full of all the timeless hits, including the brilliant Whatcha Gonna Do About It, Tin Soldier, Lazy Sunday, Here Comes the Nice, Itchycoo Park and of course All or Nothing.

It arrives at the Marina Theatre between 6-8 July.

Carol Harrison will play Kay Marriott with Stefan Edwards as Kenney Jones, Russell Floyd as Don Arden, Josh Maddison as Ian McLagan, Joseph Peters as Jimmy Winston, Samuel Pope as Young Steve Marriott, Chris Simmons as Steve Marriott and Stanton Wright as Ronnie Lane. The cast also includes Daniel Beales, Sophia Behn, Melissa Brown-Taylor, Daisy Darvill, Fran Dearlove, Katie Faye, Alexander Gold, Danielle Johnson and Martin Teall.

Carol Harrison said “It’s a real honour to be able to bring the extraordinary world of The Small Faces back to the fans and to a brand new audience, young and old. Audiences have embraced the chance to enjoy a bit of mod nostalgia and the critics have all acknowledged the vivid underground vibe on stage as we bring the 60s scene into sharp focus.”

Chris Simmons is probably best known for playing the role of DC Mickey Webb for over twelve years in the long running ITV series The Bill. He has also appeared in EastEnders as Mark Garland, a love interest for Kat Moon and in the Tracy Beaker spin-off CBBC show, The Dumping Ground.

“The Mod audience have been great,” Chris explained.

“They know every single thing about the era and all the references. We know when they are in.
“If you are just a normal Joe Bloggs like me and were not a Mod, it does not matter. The narration tells the story. The music is fantastic and I think people will love that and the story.”

The performances take place at 7.30pm on 6th and 7th July and at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on 8th July.

Full price: £25.00, £22.50, £19.50, Concessions: £23.00, £20.50, Groups 20+: £22.50, £20.25, Privilege Card Holders: £22.50, £20.00

To book call the box office on 01502 533200 or click here.

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Marina Theatre to celebrate Suffolk Day in style!

There is something on offer for everyone at the Marina Theatre as we celebrate Suffolk Day on Wednesday, June 21.

Suffolk Day is an opportunity to celebrate everything wonderful about our county and is being spearheaded by the EADT, Ipswich Star and BBC Radio Suffolk.

Our historic theatre is the first in the country to see the sunrise every morning and we are close to our fantastic sandy beaches, the historic docks, the most Easterly point in Britain (Ness Point) and the Gulliver wind turbine.

The theatre is also in the heart of Lowestoft, close to the town centre shops.

To join in with the Suffolk Day celebrations, the Marina Theatre has teamed up with our friends at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds to launch Once Upon A Festival – East Anglia’s leading festival celebrating the best work on stage for families.

And on Suffolk Day itself, an exciting show is being performed on the Marina stage at 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

There and Back Again: An Odyssey was written down 3000 years ago the Odyssey is the mother of all stories, the ultimate source of myths and legends full of epic battles, floating islands, one-eyed giants, angry Gods and powerful magic.

Follow CBeebies Patrick Lynch as he launches Ulysses and his companions on a fantastic 20 years long voyage to get back home.

If you would like to join us for the show, call our box office on 01502 533200 or click here.

We also pride ourselves on using Suffolk based suppliers for our café/bar products.

And this week, we are celebrating everything British to tie in with our Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performance on Friday, June 23 – Last Night of the Proms.

Along with serving a wide range of speciality hot drinks, delicious cakes made in Suffolk and light meals – we are also offering a number of themed salads and paninis – with ingredients sourced from many Suffolk suppliers.

We cater to all tastes, and pride ourselves on providing great quality and service – including gluten free options.

Lee Henderson, Chief Executive of the Marina Theatre, said: “We are delighted to support the inaugural Suffolk Day – we have so many things to be proud of across our county.

“It is fantastic to see so many organisations coming together and here at the Marina Theatre we are passionate about celebrating our diverse range of arts and culture.”

Visit our Facebook/Twitter pages for more details about the menu.

We are proud to be supporting the first Suffolk Day – so why not come along and join us – you won’t be disappointed!