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A popular actor, best known for his role in the long-running soap EastEnders, will be starring in Peter Pan, the pantomime at Marina Theatre this year.

Sid Owen, who played Ricky Butcher in the programme over an 18 year span, will take on the role of Captain Hook in the sparkling family panto – which runs from December 13 until January 1.

In the soap, Ricky was the son of popular character Frank Butcher and was famously known for his relationship with Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) throughout the 1990’s.

After leaving the soap to try his hand in the music industry, Sid released the song ‘Good Thing Going’ which reached number 14 in the UK Singles Charts in June 2000. He then took part in the fifth series of I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! In 2005 Sid went on to appear in ITV’s prison drama Bad Girls and The Bill a year later. Sid made a return to EastEnders between 2008 and 2011 before taking a break to dedicate more time to his charity work with Drop 4 Drop which aims to help with the global water crisis in developing countries. In 2012 he appeared in the tenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, where he partnered with Ola Jordan.

Sid joins the cast alongside popular funny man Terry Gleed – returning to the Marina for the fourth year in a row. This year Terry will play Smee, Captain Hook’s hilarious bo’sun.

With amazing performances full of pirates and fairy dust Marina Theatre will introduce or reacquaint audiences to Wendy, Michael and John Darling as they fly over London with Peter Pan to join the Lost Boys and Tinker Bell as they turn right at the second star and fly away to Neverland where Captain Hook wants to outwit and out-manoeuvre our heroes.

Emma Butler Smith, CEO at Marina Theatre, said, ‘We’re really excited we’ve managed to ‘hook’ Sid for this year’s panto. It’s great to have someone so well-known coming to the town again. We hope Sid will feel right at home as Lowestoft will ring with calls of ‘Hookyyyyyy!’

Directed by Di Cooke, who started her career as a dancer in shows and pantomimes, including Aladdin at the London Palladium with Wayne Sleep, she subsequently established herself as a choreographer and director of acclaim.  Her work includes Popstars, the Man O Man series and Night Fever for national TV. For the last 14 years Di has devised directed and choreographed the Seaside Special in Cromer.

Pantomime Producer, Paul Holman, said, ‘I’m delighted to secure Sid Owen for Lowestoft. As a household name joins the cast, we are looking forward to seeing excellent audience numbers for a great show’.

Book now for an unforgettable adventure through Neverland – the perfect family treat at Christmas!

Tickets start from just £8, with an early bird offer in place until September 2.

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

We are delighted to announce that we will be showing Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again ON RELEASE at the Marina Theatre Cinema!

The film can be enjoyed a total of 27 times on our big screen – with tickets going on sale from June 1 at 10am!

The second film in the series picks up the story with Sophie pregnant, and not sure how she’s going to cope.

But her mother’s story might give her some pointers…

Moving between past and present, we follow Sophie as she tries to come to terms with her situation, and also see how Donna did it all those years ago, falling in love and building a home for her family on their sun-soaked island.

You can dance all over again with Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, starring Amanda Seyfried, Lily James and Meryl Streep.

The film can be enjoyed at the following times:

Friday 20^th July – 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Saturday 21^st July – 10.30am & 2.30pm

Sunday 22^nd – Friday 27^th July. All at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Saturday 28^th July – 10.30am & 2.30pm

Monday 30^th July – 10.30am, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tuesday 31^st July – Thursday 2^nd August – All at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Click HERE to view the trailer for the film.

Usual film prices apply – we hope to see you there!

A popular department store in the heart of Lowestoft will be joining forces with the Marina Theatre this year.

Kerry’s Home Furnishings, on Suffolk Road, have been announced as the main sponsor for this year’s family pantomime – Peter Pan – and plans are already underway for some exciting collaborations throughout the year.

The show, which will star popular funny man Terry Gleed for the fourth consecutive year, runs from December 13 until January 1 – with 32 amazing performances full of pirates and fairy dust!

And Kerry’s Home Furnishings have kindly agreed to get involved with the fun and games during pantomime season – which saw more than 12,600 people visit the theatre last year for Aladdin.

The pantomime itself will introduce audiences to Wendy, Michael and John Darling as they fly over London with Peter Pan to join the Lost Boys and Tinker Bell in Never Land – where Captain Hook wants to outwit and out-manoeuvre our hero.

You don’t have to believe in fairies, but an awfully big adventure awaits audiences of all ages in a magical and spectacular pantomime.

Emma Butler-Smith, chief executive at the Marina Theatre, said: “We are extremely grateful for the support of Kerry’s, as we prepare for another thrilling pantomime season at the Marina.

“We are only a short distance away from the store, in the heart of Lowestoft, and we are all looking forward to working together on what is sure to be another magical family show.”

Kerry’s Home Furnishings has one of the best tearooms in Lowestoft, supplies the finest furniture, fitted kitchens, carpets and sofas, and features Mattressman – Britain’s biggest mattress specialist!

Tickets start from just £8, with an early bird offer in place until September 2.

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

For more about Kerry’s Home Furnishings, CLICK HERE.