Marina Theatre May - December 2023 Brochure

WELCOME

So far in 2023 we’ve seen sell-out audiences for a whole range of shows from comedy to burlesque and welcomed critically-acclaimed dramas to our stage. We also launched our Flooding Back project to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1953 Floods – the culmination of which will be a newly-written play on the Marina stage this summer.

This year will also see many of the shows you know and love such as Frankie’s Guys, Sensational 60s, and of course That’ll Be The Day. New titles such as Do You Believe in Ghosts?, A Year of Birdsong and Birdsongs, and Old Time Sailors will bring variety to our rich programme of live work.

There will also be a change in leadership. This brochure will be my last as Chief Executive of the Marina Theatre Trust. Back in 2016 when I joined the Marina as Marketing Manager I oversaw the design, print, and distribution of my first Marina brochure – a 40-page booklet fronted by Joe McElderry as Joseph and featuring shows like Stick Man, An Evening with Jason Donovan, and – never to be forgotten – The Ladyboys of Bangkok. In the years since, we’ve seen record-breaking panto audiences, the ‘Beast from the East,’ a worldwide pandemic, 10 brochures produced,

various changes to staffing at all levels of the organisation, an upgraded LED lighting rig, and 6 incarnations of Terry Gleed. The one constant that has remained through all that time is you; your support, and your love for the Marina. As I depart this spring for pastures new I know that that will never change.

And so, I present to you my final season at the Marina. Please continue to support your local theatre. Around the country theatres of all shapes and sizes remain at risk of closure, and as Chief Executive during the pandemic I know how close the Marina came to sharing that fate. It was customer confidence, government support, and the tireless work of our staff that saved the theatre from that destiny, but it is in your hands that its future will prosper.

Emma Butler Smith Chief Executive

MEMBERSHIPS

MARINA CARD

• Priority booking on a selection of shows throughout the year

• Discounted tickets on a selection of live shows and all films and screenings

• No booking fees – ever!

• Special email offers on tickets and events

Full Price: £27.50 per year

Concessions: £24.50 per year

CAFÉ

The Marina Café is a friendly and relaxed place to meet friends and take the weight off. Whether you need a cuppa and a catch-up, or a bite to eat before a show, our calm and bright café is a lovely place to unwind.

We serve a range of food and drinks perfect for brunch, lunch or a pre-show supper. Our unique blend coffee makes for a warming beverage with just enough kick to pique your appetite and stimulate the senses.

Look out for our Marina Made dishes to sample handmade scones, soups, bread and cakes that reflect changing moods and seasonal favorites. For a bite to eat before shows, we’ve introduced a new evening menu of hot and hearty meals.

For busy evening shows our upstairs Circle Bar is an elegant and informal setting to enjoy a glass or two. If you think you’ll need a top up later on, you can beat the queues and preorder interval drinks.

MARINA FRIENDS

What makes live entertainment so special is spending time with friends. Join a thriving and diverse community with all sorts of different tastes and interests but one big thing in common – your love of the Marina. Your yearly subscription will help us to:

• Support and nurture creative people in and around Lowestoft – with classes and projects aimed at all ages, from 0 – 100

• Develop our accessibility strategy

• Broaden our programme to include more drama and family shows

• Develop new audiences by building a community of influencers

In return you will:

• Receive a Marina Friends badge and membership card. Wear your badge when you visit us to show you’re a Marina Friend

• Receive quarterly newsletter with behind the scenes information and special features

• Be invited to pre-show receptions, backstage tours and special events, and occasional forum events where you can have your say and learn more about our plans for the future

• Be invited to special café events such as new menu tastings and themed fundraising nights

£35 per year

FILM

Throughout the year we present some of the best new releases. Picking over the award-nominations and reading through the reviews, we select films that tell bold stories about modern life and reimagine classic tales from the past. Having the largest cinema screen on the Suffolk coast comes with great responsibility, but it’s one we relish.

SCREENINGS

As you’ll see, our live programme features a range of shows from drama to comedy, music, dance and variety. From the Royal Shakespeare Company to West End Musicals it is now possible to bring you even more great days and nights of entertainment and culture. Whether streamed via satellite or captured live on camera these theatre screenings allow you to experience an even richer mix of performances – and for a fraction of the cost of a West End theatre ticket.

Be sure to pick up our latest Film and Screening guides from the Box Office. They’re refreshed every 2 – 3 months!

GIFT VOUCHERS

Give the gift of an experience!

Gift Vouchers are redeemable for 2 years!

Credit can be used on any live show, film or screening

Buy online or via the Box Office

You can even add a personal message to let your loved ones know you’re thinking of them

SUPPORT US

We are proud to be Lowestoft’s not-for-profit professional theatre. Our charity number is 1149133.

Support from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund, Theatre’s Trust and Lowestoft Town Council, as well as the many donations that we received from you, our customers, were the only things that kept us going throughout the long months of closure. Whilst we are still recovering and seeing audience numbers begin to increase, we are also seeing our running costs rise. To continue to deliver the same great service that we always do and building on our expanding range of community and outreach work we will need your help.

MAKE A DONATION

Please add a donation to your basket when buying tickets online or at the Box Office. If you’re eligible, be sure to add Gift Aid to your donation, increasing its value by 25%!

NAME A SEAT

You can be part of our building. Celebrate a notable milestone or pay tribute to someone special. Sponsoring a seat will allow you to have a plaque with your name or message fixed to an auditorium seat for £150 for a minimum of 10 years. Contact info@marinatheatre.co.uk for more details.

VOLUNTEER

Our volunteers are an invaluable part of our front of house team, stewarding for shows and helping customers to enjoy their time with us. Volunteers make new friends, get to see many shows for free, get invited to special events, and become a part of our Marina family. Contact volunteer@marinatheatre.co.uk for more information.

Dance

GIOVANNI PERNICE: MADE IN ITALY

Strictly Come Dancing 2021 champion & dance heart-throb Giovanni Pernice invites you to join him on a journey to his homeland in Made in Italy.

Joined by an outstanding ensemble of some of the best dancers & singers from the ballroom & theatre world, this show promises to be a fantastic night out! But be warned… in Italy it can get HOT HOT HOT!!!

Wed 3 May | 7.30pm Full £42* - 32*

KILLER QUEEN

Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy & accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty. Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live.

Fri 5 May | 7.30pm Full £26* MC £25

Music

Music

SUN RECORDS THE CONCERT

July 18, 1953… Elvis Presley walked through the doors of the Sun Record Company, paid $3.98 & recorded a demo acetate: My Happiness and That’s When Your Heartaches Begin. The rest became Rock’n’Roll history!

Revisit the recording studio that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas & scores more rockin’ pioneers, as they come to life on stage.

Sat 6 May | 7.30pm Full £26*

T.REXTASY

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management.

Fri 12 May | 7.30pm Full £26.50*

Music

Music

Family

BON JOVI FOREVER

The only Bon Jovi tribute show you need to see! A high energy, electric packed show guaranteed to raise your hands. BJF are committed to reviving the 80/90s style show, receiving rave reviews from fans & venue’s all over the UK. Delivered with the artistry, energy and passion of the real thing, a stunning stage show coupled with effects and explosions will make you believe you’re watching the real Bon Jovi!

Sat 13 May | 7.30pm Full £25* MC £23

MILKSHAKE! LIVE

Milkshake! Monkey is back & can’t wait to put on a spectacular new show for you all, joined by some favourite Milkshake! friends plus 2 Milkshake! presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Join Paddington, Milo, Noddy, Pip & Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake! Monkey’s Musical.

It’s a family show not to be missed!

Sun 14 May | 12pm & 3.30pm

Adult £17.50* Child £16.50* Family £61*

SCUMMY MUMMIES

Join Ellie & Helen as they celebrate 10 years of scumminess! For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country. Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee.

“Highly recommended! 5 stars”

One4Review

“Very funny”

The Guardian

“Hilarious”

Broadway Baby

Thu 18 May | 7.30pm

Full £23*

Comedy

Music

Music

Music

VOODOO ROOM: A NIGHT OF HENDRIX, CLAPTON, & CREAM

Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream - Voodoo Room is a stunning high energy ‘Power Trio’ featuring some of the U.K.’s finest musicians whose credits include: Steve Winwood, Massive Attack, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder, Lulu.

‘Incredible Musicians’ - Neneh Cherry.

Sat 20 May | 7.30pm Full £23*, MC £21

ROB LAMBERTI PRESENTS PERFECTLY GEORGE

Following a 2019 UK tour, including a sell-out performance at London’s Eventim Apollo, George - the definitive show celebrating the music of George Michael returns! Featuring timeless hits Careless Whisper, Faith, I’m Your Man, Club Tropicana, and many more, the show tells the story of George Michael and the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon.

Thur 25 May | 7.30pm Full £33.50* - £30.50*

THE OPERA BOYS

The Opera Boys are back with their sell-out show A Night at the Musicals. Completely updated with brand new musical medleys, stunning solo performances, and beautiful vocal arrangements. From modern smash hits Mamma Mia, Hairspray and Jersey Boys to definitive masterpieces like Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story, the show is perfect for musical theatre lovers young and old.

Fri 26 May | 7.30pm Full £23*, MC £21

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS - THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS

The ultimate feel good Irish show returns to theatres in 2023, in partnership with Tourism Ireland. This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life and will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.

Sat 27 May | 7.30pm Full £27.50*, MC £25.50

Music

Music

Music

Variety

WALK RIGHT BACK - THE EVERLY BROTHERS STORY

From their rise to fame, decade-long feud and emotional reunion, follow the sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers.

Featuring all the hits including Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, plus many more classics immortalized by those trademark “harmonies from heaven”.

Wed 31 May | 7.30pm Full £26.50*, MC £24.50

THE SEARCHERS: THANK YOU TOUR

When The Searchers announced the end of their touring years in 2018, they left behind a legion of devoted fans and supporters who were shocked and saddened. We are very happy to announce that The Searchers have decided to return for just one more tour in the Spring of 2023!

Fri 2 June | 7.30pm Full £31*

NEIL SANDS: WHEN YOU’RE SMILING

Neil Sands and his West End cast are back with a brand new spirit lifting afternoon of marvellous musical memories spreading enough happiness and joy to lift the spirits of the nation.This delightful trip down Memory Lane is especially produced to help you forget your worries and give everyone a shot of sparkling nostalgia with over 60 of your all-time favourite songs from the Fabulous 40s, to the Sensational 70s.

Thur 8 June | 2pm Full £19*, Conc. £17*, Group 10+ £14

A YEAR OF BIRDSONG & BIRDSONGS

One singer and one ornithologist, sharing a passion for the theatre found within bird song and the natural world. An entertaining evening of listening, learning and larking around.

Warbling from classical to opera, folk to pop, choral to show tunes. Tap your feet as you marvel at nature’s wonderful stories, and maybe even have a warble yourself!

Variety

Fri 9 June | 7.30pm Full £18*, MC £16

Music

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE

Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!

Thur 15 June | 1pm & 4pm

Fri 16 June | 10am & 1pm

Full £20.50* - £13.50*

Anyone over the age of 6 months must have a ticket

Family

THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN

The Sound of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and continues their ever-popular tour around the UK.

This incredibly talented 8 piece band have won the hearts of fans and critics alike with songs such as Born In The USA; Glory Days; and Dancing In The Dark.

Sat 10 June | 7.30pm Full £27.50*

Music

BACK TO BLACK: THE MUSIC OF AMY WINEHOUSE

Amy Winehouse captured the world with her unique vocal stylings and unapologetic lyrics. This show tells the story of Amy’s love of music and the influences that shaped her own writing. Following a sensational sell out runs at Edinburgh, Brighton and Adelaide Fringes, Back To Black: The Music Of Amy Winehouse takes you on a moving yet energising journey delivered by the dynamic and soulful Reine Beau Anderson Dudley.

Fri 23 June | 7.30pm Full £22*, MC £19

Comedy

GARY DELANY: GARY IN PUNDERLAND

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!

Fri 30 June | 7.30pm Full £21*

CALIFORNIA DREAMS

An immersive trip through California in the late 60s and 70s when a collective of musical legends changed the world. Hits by The Mamas and The Papas, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Linda Ronstatd, The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and many more.

Brought to you by Dan Clews and Reine Beau Anderson Dudley from the award-winning Night Owl Shows.

Music

Sat 1 July | 7.30pm Full £22*, MC £19

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

Rhythm of the Dance has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over two decades and is returning with a brand new production. Join us on a journey through Ireland’s history from the ancient, rich in legend and myth, to the modern, urban Ireland that we see today, bursting at the seams, now more than ever with talent.

Sun 2 July | 7.30pm Full £32.50*, MC £30

Dance

Drama

NORAH’S ARK

A story of flooding in Lowestoft. Depicting a future, inspired by the past. The culmination of our Flooding Back to a Resilient Future project, supported by High Street Heritage Action Zone, Norah’s Ark is a newly written play by John Hales, commissioned by the Marina Theatre and staged in collaboration with Spinning Wheel Theatre.

Thu 6 July 2.30pm, Fri 7 July 2.30pm & 7.30pm**, Sat 8 July 7.30pm

Full £8*, MC/Sch £5

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage. Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood.

Music

Thur 13 July | 7.30pm Full £46* - £31*

ANYTHING FOR LOVE: THE MEAT LOAF STORY

Following his 2022 sell-out tour the highly acclaimed and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. With an incredible stage set, 10-piece live band combined with Steve’s well known sense of humour, the show can only be described as awesome.

Fri 14 July | 7.30pm Full £32.50*

Music

**BSL Interpreted

FRANKIE’S GUYS

Featuring stars from the global smash-hit Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys have become renowned for their astonishing vocal harmonies, slick dance moves, and electric stage atmosphere!

Accompanied by their incredible live band, the show includes all of the greatest Frankie Valli hits Big Girls Don’t Cry, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Grease, and many more.

Sat 15 July | 7.30pm

Full £27.50* Music

ILLUSION IMPOSSIBLE

Featuring award-winning international Illusionist Kayden Black plus special guests. Collectively these performers have been seen by hundreds of thousands of people around the world, this production showcases their incredible talents together LIVE on stage, in a non-stop show packed with breathtaking magic and illusions.

Get your tickets now, before they all disappear.

Fri 21 July | 7.30pm Full £29* Variety

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared, and feet didn’t touch the floor. The show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Cliff Richard, and many more. Performed by a full live band, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.

Sat 22 July | 7.30pm Full £25*, MC £23

Music

Comedy

COMEDY GOLD: A LIVE CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC BRITISH COMEDY

Comedy Gold vows to take you on a journey of humorous nostalgia; a riotous retelling of the greatest comedy sketches of all time, brought back to life by a cast of outstanding West End performers.

Featuring tributes to Monty Python, The Two Ronnies, Morecombe & Wise, Victoria Wood, and many more.

Thur 7 Sept | 7.30pm Full £23.50*

A TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS

Time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true - Close to You, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Please Mr Postman, Goodbye to Love and more in a brand-new show. The original Carpenters tribute is back with a brand-new show for 2023! Featuring Gordy Marshall’s, The British Carpenters, starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter and with an incredible cast made up of musicians straight from London’s West End.

Music

Music

Fri 8 Sept | 7.30pm Full £28.50*

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM: THE MUSIC OF DOLLY PARTON AND KENNY ROGERS

We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow. Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty.

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as for one night only, we celebrate the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and the late, great Kenny Rogers.

Sat 9 Sept | 7.30pm Full £27.50*

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

An unfortunate case of mishearing initiates the plot for The Pirates of Penzance, resulting in a dramatic change of direction for Frederic who sets course to become a pirate rather than a pilot! The twists and turns of this classic operetta unfold with ingenious characters, sublime lyrics, and some of the best-known songs in opera. Presented by Opera Anywhere. Suitable for all the family!

Thur 14 Sept | 7.30pm Full £22*, U18 £12*, MC £20

Music/Family

OLD TIME SAILORS

Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew for a night of footstompin, dancing and singing! You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery. Fancy dress is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities.

Fri 15 Sept | 7.30pm

Full £20*, MC £18

Music

THAT’LL BE THE DAY!

That’ll Be The Day is back on the road with another incredible show packed full of world class performances from Trevor and the highly talented ensemble cast. Let the world’s leading Rock ’n‘ Roll show take you on a journey through the years, as together you celebrate the most iconic moments in Comedy, Rock ’n’ Roll and Pop Culture from the 50s right the way through to the 80s.

‘Three hours of music & mayhem’

The Express

Sat 16 Sept | 7.30pm

Full £28.50*

Music

CALENDAR

MAY 2023

Fri 12

T-Rextasy

Sat 13 Bon Jovi Forever

Sun 14 MILKSHAKE! Live

Thur 18

Scummy Mummies

Sat 20 Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream

Thur 25 Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Fri 26 Opera Boys: A Night of Musicals

Sat 27 Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners

Wed 31 Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers Story

JUNE 2023

Fri 2 The Searchers

Thur 8 Neil Sands: When You're Smiling

Fri 9 A Year of Birdsong & Birdsongs

Sat 10 The Sound of Springsteen

Thur 15 - Fri 16 In The Night Garden Live

Fri 23 Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Fri 30 Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland

JULY 2023

Sat 1

California Dreams

Sun 2 Rhythm of The Dance

Thur 6 - Sat 8

Flooding Back: Norah's Ark

Thur 13 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Fri 14

Sat 15

Fri 21

Sat 22

SEPTEMBER 2023

Thur 7

Anything for Love

Frankie's Guys

Illusion Impossible

Lipstick on Your Collar

Comedy Gold: A Celebration of Classic British Comedy

Fri 8 A Tribute to The Carpenters

Sat 9

Thur 14

Islands in The Stream

Opera Anywhere: The Pirates of Penzance

Fri 15 Old Time Sailors

Sat 16

Thur 21

Fri 22

That'll Be The Day

Drag Me Out

Chantry Dance: A Matter of Time

Sat 23 Disco Inferno

Thur 28 Fascinating AÏDA

Fri 29 UK Pink Floyd Experience

Sat 30 The Simon & Garfunkel Story

OCTOBER 2023

Fri 6 George Hinchcliffe's Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Sat 7 ABBA Gold

Thur 12 Don't Stop Believing

Fri 13 Life of Reilly

Sat 14 Rave On: The Ultimate 50s & 60s Experience

Thur 19 Hancock's Half Hour: The Lost Episodes

Fri 20 Crown Ballet: Swan Lake

Sat 21 Cirque: The Greatest Show

Wed 25 The Haunting by Hugh Janes

Thur 26

Ministry of Science: Science Saved The World

Fri 27 What's Love Got To Do With It?

Sat 28 Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis

NOVEMBER 2023

Thur 2 Kevin Bloody Wilson

Fri 3 Queenz: The Show with Balls!

Sat 4 Talon: Hotel California Tour

Sun 5 The Sensational 60s Experience

Thur 9 Neil Sands: Christmas Memories

Fri 10 The Magic of Motown

Sat 11

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

Fri 17 Get It On: One Night of Glam Rock

Sat 18

That'll Be The Day Christmas Show

Thur 23 Lost in Music

Fri 24 Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Sat 25 A Country Night in Nashville

DECEMBER 2023

Tue 12 - Mon 1 Jan 2024 Aladdin: The Pantomime Adventure You've Been Wishing For!

DRAG ME OUT (18+)

The Divas have arrived! Get ready for 1 Drag-tastic night out. Our Queens are ready to sing, dance, sparkle, and tear the room apart with their outrageous comedy.

Powerhouse vocals, dazzling costumes, lots of audience participation, Mini Drag Panto and Bad Bingo.

This is one night you won’t forget in a hurry

Thur 21 Sept | 7.30pm Full £29*

Variety

A MATTER OF TIME

Chantry Dance presents A Matter of Time - a mesmerising dance triple bill exploring our relationship with time. The three pieces, Ghost Dances, Ariadne’s Lament and In Time of Dafodils have been created by award-winning producers/ choreographers Rae Piper and Paul Chantry and innovative director-choreographer Kristian Cunningham.

Includes post-show Q&A.

Dance

Parental guidance advised: contains nudity, scenes of a sexual nature, violence Fri 22 Sept | 7.30pm Full £20*, MC £18, GRP 10+ £15

DISCO INFERNO

It’s time to dance, to shout, and come & shake your body down when good-time 70s dance music show Disco Inferno hits town. The producers of the touring spectacular promise “an electrifying show that screams glitter balls & good times all the way”. The 2 hour production packs in the biggest hits of the Bee Gees, Village People, Jacksons, ABBA, Donna Summer, Billy Ocean, The Trammps, & more!

Sat 23 Sept | 7.30pm Full £25*, MC £23

Music

FASCINATING AÏDA: THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW! (14+)

Celebrating 40 years on the road, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their brandnew show to theatres across the UK. They’ve racked-up millions of internet followers, performed in the world’s most prestigious venues & been showered with awards and plaudits since they sashayed onto the scene in 1983.

Uniquely charming, with diamond-sharp satire, filthy, hilarious, belligerent, political, poignant and outrageous, this indomitable trio are still the mistresses of their craft.

Thur 28 Sept | 7:30pm Full £26.50*

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Celebrating 50 years since the release of The Dark Side Of The Moon, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd. Featuring songs from the iconic The Dark Side Of The Moon and classics including Wish You Were Here, Another Brick In The Wall and, new for 2023, the much requested Echoes.

Fri 29 Sept | 7.30pm Full £26.50*

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End, a SOLD-OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe!

“Fantastic” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 “Authentic and Exciting” - The Stage

Sat 30 Sept | 7.30pm Full £28.50*, MC £26.50

Music

Music

GEORGE HINCHLIFFE’S UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

As soon as The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain walk on stage you are in safe hands. Witty, quirky and irreverentpraised by Bowie and Eno, promoted by the BBC and raved about by the New York Times. These genre-bending rebels have lasted longer than Led Zeppelin, and played more gigs than The Rolling Stones.

Fri 6 Oct | 7.30pm

Full £30*, U18 £21*, Groups 10+ £25

ABBA GOLD

ABBA Gold come to the Marina Theatre for the first time, a sensational live show full of all the hits and classics to get you moving. ABBA Gold have toured the world having performed in 41 different countries over 20 years of entertaining crowds, a must for any fan!

Sat 7 Oct | 7.30pm Full £26.50*

Music

Music

DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ THE END-OF-THENIGHT ANTHEMS SHOW

Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Lowestoft as the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular roars into town. One way, or another, nothing’s gonna stop us now. . . the brand-new, feel-good show of the year guarantees a crazy, crazy night of non-stop, singalong favourites. Brought to you by Entertainers. For people who love shows, by people who love shows.

Thur 12 Oct | 7.30pm Full £27*

THE LIFE OF REILLY

Reilly’s mum always knew there was something different about her son, but she hoped he would grow out of it. Her daughter felt angry, her husband felt rejected and she just felt exhausted. Then came the bombshell: Reilly was diagnosed with autism. This is a heart-warming, heartbreaking and hilarious tale of a family trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.

Fri 13 Oct | 7.30pm Full £24*

Drama

RAVE ON: THE ULTIMATE 50S & 60S EXPERIENCE

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of back to back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing in the aisles! From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis to the British Invasion and beyond, this is a musical adventure you won’t want to miss. Rave On is a musical experience like no other, with leading performers from West End Productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats

Sat 14 Oct | 7:30pm Full £25*

Music

Comedy

HANCOCK’S HALF HOUR: THE LOST EPISODES

In 1954 Tony Hancock burst onto the airwaves with a brand-new style of comedy, the sitcom. Now, 65 years later, join the lad himself and his cast of fellow comedy greats including Sid James and Kenneth Williams as we transport you to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam for three hilarious episodes of this timeless classic.

Thur 19 Oct | 7.30pm Full £18*

CROWN BALLET PRESENTS SWAN LAKE

Crown Ballet presents to you the most famous ballet of all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance.

Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the imagination of generations over the years and it continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old.

Dance

Fri 20 Oct | 7.30pm Full £26*, U12 £18*, MC £24

CIRQUE: THE GREATEST SHOW

It’s time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where musical theatre meets jawdropping circus spectacular.

We bring the world into colour as showstoppers from everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair.

Sat 21 Oct | 1.30pm & 6.30pm Full: £33*, Family of 4: £100*, MC £30

THE HAUNTING BY HUGH JANES

When book dealer, David Filde, is employed to catalogue an estate’s impressive library, he finds an incredible array of rare books. However, as a series of strange and unexplained events conspire to keep him from his work, he soon realises that if he is to convince his sceptical employer that the mysterious phenomena he is experiencing are real, they must journey together to discover the source of the terrifying visitations.

Wed 25 Oct | 7.30pm Full £20*, MC £18

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE: SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD

The UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science.

100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300% Explosive. 400% Fun.

Family

Thur 26 Oct | 4.30pm Full £17.50*, Child £16.50*, Family of 4 £64*

Drama

Variety

Music

Music

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? celebrates the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend.

Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock-and-roll, performed by an all-live band.

This joyous show features all the hits including Proud Mary, River Deep, Simply The Best, and many more.

Fri 27 Oct | 7.30pm Full £25*

BEN PORTSMOUTH: THIS IS ELVIS

Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to The King of Rock and Roll.

With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence, with fans claiming globally ‘this is the closest you will ever get to the King himself’.  Come and feel the spirit of Elvis, and prepare yourself to be blown away by a spectacular evening!

Sat 28 Oct | 7.30pm Full £33.50* - £30.50

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON

There are few international comedians today who shoot down political correctness with such comedic pin point accuracy as Australia’s Kevin Bloody Wilson.

Last few seats remaining!

Comedy

Thur 2 Nov | 7.30pm Full £33.50*

QUEENZ: THE SHOW WITH BALLS!

With the moves of Britney and voices like Whitney, these dragtastic divas are the real deal and will have you feeling fierce and fabulous before you know it! Serving up a set list of remixed and reimagined pop anthems including Raining Men, I Will Survive, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Musical Mashups and many more!

Music/Variety

Fri 3 Nov | 7.30pm Full £28*, MC £26

Music

Music

Variety

TALON: HOTEL CALIFORNIA TOUR

Talon perform the Eagles iconic Hotel California album from beginning to end plus all the Greatest Hits including, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes and many more.

This world class seven-piece band have, over the last quarter of a century, completely transcended the tag of ‘tribute’ and become dearly loved by their fans.

Sat 4 Nov | 7.30pm

Full £29*, MC £27

THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE

Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2023 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade of the 1960’s. Starring Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (former members of The Tremeloes), The Fortunes, The Swinging Blue Jeans and Vanity Fare. Full of timeless classics, including The Legend Of Xanadu, Silence Is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, plus many more.

Sun 5 Nov | 7.30pm

Full £32*, MC £30

NEIL SANDS: CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with the new 2023 production of their hit show, ‘a spectacular spirit lifting, heartwarming, afternoon’. Join them for a dazzling sleigh ride of yuletide memories, filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and Carols.

“Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life”

Thur 9 Nov | 2pm

Full £19*, Conc £17*, Group 10+ £14*

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

Seen by over a million people, now in its 18th year!  You will be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

Fri 10 Nov | 7.30pm

Full £31.50*

Music

LEGEND: THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. An unforgettable evening combines Marley’s superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship as a supremely talented cast recreate Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, Three Little Birds and more.

Sat 11 Nov | 7.30pm Full 30*, MC £28

Music

Music

Music

Music

GET IT ON: ONE NIGHT OF GLAM ROCK

It’s time to bang a gong and Get it On for one night of glam rock! From the producers who brought you Lost in Music! Girls rock your boys as we bring you the biggest glam rock show of a generation! Featuring the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more.

Brand new for 2023 from Entertainers. Touring nationwide!

Fri 17 Nov | 7.30pm Full £31*

THAT’LL BE THE DAY CHRISTMAS SHOW

That’ll Be The Day is back with another timeless Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Show!

Completely refreshed year after year, the show combines all your favourite pop Christmas classics and traditional Christmas songs with hilarious comedy sketches and worldclass impersonations.

Sat 18 Nov | 7.30pm Full £28.50*

LOST IN MUSIC

Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

Boasting a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals.

Thur 23 Nov | 7:30pm Full £30.50*

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS? (12+)

Welcome to a haunting night at the theatre. Are you feeling brave?

If you are, join us, and we will tell you all the secrets of what goes on when the theatre goes dark. When the only thing to guide you is the Ghost Light.

Follow the rules and you will be safe, as we tell the tales that every theatre has to tell.

Fri 24 Nov | 7.30pm

Full £28*

Drama

A COUNTRY NIGHT IN NASHVILLE

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, are showcased by Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes.

With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler, this incredible celebration of country music is a night not to be missed.

Sat 25 Nov | 7.30pm

Full £26*

Music

Join our hero Aladdin on the journey of a lifetime as he soars through the skies in his quest for fortune and true love.

Full of magic, mystery and makebelieve, Aladdin will delight your senses in a blaze of shimmering scenery, sparkling costumes, sensational song and dance, and side-splitting comedy.

Not to mention plenty of chances for you to join in the fun, booing the baddie and cheering the champions in true pantomime tradition.

We’re delighted to confirm that Terry Gleed will return, this time in the role of panto classic Wishee Washee!

Special appearance by Father Christmas

COMMUNITY

At the Marina we strive to put ourselves at the heart of Lowestoft’s Community. Alongside a wide-ranging programme of live shows, cinema and screenings, we have created groups for participants of all ages, experiences, and skill levels to help them enjoy the arts, make friends, and gain confidence.

TUESDAY

Marina Monkey Music

Want to introduce your little one to the power of music?

Marina Monkey Music is the place for you! These fun weekly sessions are for prewalking small people and their adults to explore sound, music, stories and sensory play.

1.30 - 2.30pm

£5 per session

Marina Samba Band

This April we’re launching our new Samba Band! With support from Emergency Exit Arts, and led by Marcus Patterson from NORCA this new group will work towards a performance in the opening parade of the Frist Light Festival 2023. All experience and skill levels welcome –come shake, clap, and drum your way into summer.

7-9pm

Free to attend!

We have lots of other activities and projects to offer throughout the year – make sure you keep an eye on our social media pages or our website to keep up to date with what’s on offer or get in touch to register your interest or sign up to a class. community@marinatheatre. co.uk

WEDNESDAY

Next Stagers

Weekly sessions for anyone aged 50+. Participants will be introduced to a range of creative skills and have the opportunity to showcase them at regular scratch performances. Informal and sociable, this is a great opportunity to meet people and explore new skills.

10.30am - 12.30pm

£4 per week

Marina Ukuleles

Weekly sessions for anyone interested in learning or improving their Ukulele skills. A great opportunity to meet new people, and with regular performance opportunities, a chance to show off your new found musical talent! For anyone aged 18+.

Beginners - 6.30 - 7.30pm Improvers - 7.15 - 8.30pm

£6 per session

We don’t want payment to be a barrier to participation, so we are able to offer some assisted places. Please get in touch to discuss further if you think this would be helpful.

THURSDAY

Marina Company

We’re excited to launch our new Marina Company. Build creative skills on and off-stage, nurture creative aspirations through weekly workshops and rehearsals working towards a full-scale production on the Marina stage this Autumn. For anyone aged 14+

Taster session: 1st June

Auditions: 8th June

First session: 15th June

SUPPORT ASSISTED PLACES

Our Youth Theatre groups allow young people to engage with the world of theatre. By making a donation, you can help us to provide assisted memberships to the children of Lowestoft who, without help, may not be able to enjoy these rewarding sessions*. Marina Theatre Trust needs to raise funds for this and for other charitable purposes.

To donate £1, text MARINAYT to 70201

To donate £3, text MARINAYT to 70331

To donate £5, text MARINAYT to 70970

To donate £10, text MARINAYT to 70191

FRIDAY

Coffee Tots

Each Friday, an area of our café will be set up as a safe and squishy area filled with toys and books, so you can sit back for a cuppa and a chat while your little one is entertained.

10am - 12pm

Marina Music Hour

A fun and accessible music workshop for all ages and abilities. Whether you like to sing, play instruments, or simply clap or smile along, the Marina Music Hour is an informal music session aimed at bringing communities together to socialize, relax, express themselves, and bathe in the glory of sound.

1.30 - 3pm

£3 per session

SATURDAY

Youth Theatre

Fun weekly workshops focusing on drama games and performance skills, culminating in a full-scale performance on the Marina stage each year.

7 - 12 year olds, 9.30 - 10.30am

£65 per term

Young Company

Providing aspiring performers with a high quality and vibrant experience, exploring diverse and challenging theatre techniques and working towards a full-scale production on the Marina Theatre stage once a year.

13 - 21 year olds year olds, 11am - 12.30pm

£65 per term

* Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org

ACCESS

We believe that theatre is for everyone and where possible we will always make adjustments to meet your needs. Accessibility is at the core of our planned redevelopment works. We hope to bring you more updates in the coming months.

WHEELCHAIRS

We have wheelchair accessible toilets servicing the Box Office, Café, Kiosk, Foyer and Auditorium and five wheelchair spaces available in the auditorium stalls. For those using sticks or with other mobility issues we will always do what we can to find you the best seats. Call the Box Office on 01502 533200 and we can guide you through your options. We always advise booking early to get the best seats for you.

HEARING ASSISTANCE

We have a state-of-the-art Sennheiser infrared hearing system. The system allows sound from the stage to be played back to you through headphones or hearing aids via an easy-to-use bodypack. These are particularly useful for films, screenings, plays and comedy, though are not always suitable for loud live music such as rock bands or musicals. Any headphones with a 3.5mm jack plug can be used with the bodypack. You are welcome to bring your own set, or you can purchase them from the kiosk.

SUBTITLED SCREENINGS

We have made upgrades to our cinema system to allow us to show subtitled films subject to availability. These show the dialogue and other heard elements of a film at the bottom of the screen and are really useful for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speak English as a second language.

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

Whenever possible we aim to schedule in signed and/or relaxed performances into our programme. Our relaxed performances for panto have become a really popular event and last year’s Panto cast commented that the audiences for our relaxed performances were some of their favourites throughout the run. For Aladdin we’re thrilled to be able to offer a signed performance, a relaxed performance, and a signed and relaxed performance as part of our panto season this December.

If you have any concerns or would like to discuss any access requirements you have before you arrive please email info@marinatheatre.co.uk, phone 01502 533200, send a letter to the address on the back, or pop in during our opening hours to have a chat.

Check back on our website for more updates about accessible performances.

SEATING PLAN

GETTING HERE

There is no customer parking on site, however the nearest car park is Battery Green Car Park just 2 minutes away – parking is free after 6pm. Parking can also be found on Whapload Road and near Lowestoft Library. For long-stay parking before 6pm we recommend using Whapload Road Car Park. There is limited roadside disabled parking near the front of the Theatre.

For public transport, we are roughly 8 minutes walk away from Lowestoft Train Station which is a terminus for trains from Ipswich and Norwich. For more information visit greateranglia.co.uk

Lowestoft Bus Station is about a 5 minute walk away, with bus links to Beccles, Norwich, Southwold and other surrounding villages. For more information visit firstgroup.com

ADDRESS

Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, NR32 1HH Supported by: