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With the launch of our new Up Stage programme, comes more opportunities for you to take part in sessions led by our talented and experiences tutors.

Charlotte Polland will be leading the first of our new sessions on Tuesday 19th September 2017.

A Beginners Guide to Opera: Tosca – will lead you through a brief history of opera and explore the skill and technique involved.

This is an ideal session for anyone even a little curious about the world of opera.

Charlotte is a classically trained professional vocalist and voice and acting coach. She trained extensively with The London College of Music and has over 10 years experience of performing and coaching. Charlotte originally trained as a coloratura soprano performing in classical recitals incorporating opera, operetta, oratorio, lied and melodie.

The workshop, which will take place at Stella Maris Church Hall, runs from 2pm-4pm (18+) and from 4.30pm-6pm (9-18 years). Cost £15.

And don’t miss the live performance of Tosca by the Russian State Opera at 7.30pm on the 19th September. Workshop bookers can have TOSCA ticket for £20.

Next up are two Shakespeare themed workshops – which will be run by Simon Bridge.

Understanding Hamlet: To be, or not to be? on Thursday 5th October 2017 and Understanding Coriolanus: Did you wish me milder? – Wednesday 11th October 2017.

In more than 30 years as an actor, Simon has performed on stage, film, radio and on television. His theatre credits have ranged from Alan Ayckbourn to Agatha Christie and from pantomime to Noel Coward.

He has performed Shakespeare in almost every conceivable location, from the stormy battlements of Guernsey Castle to the stage at Shakespeare’s Globe and from a London pub to a Roman amphitheatre in the Jordanian desert.

Since 1993 he has led thousands of workshops for the education department at Shakespeare’s Globe, unlocking the secrets of Shakespeare’s language for students of all ages and from all over the world, as well as directing performances by undergraduate students on the Globe stage. 

The workshops run from 2pm-5pm and are aimed at people over the age of 18. The £15 cost includes a ticket to the corresponding screening at 7pm.

Lizzie Stanley will be returning to teach A Beginners Guide to Ballet: The Nutcracker – Friday 13th October

Lizzie trained at London Studio Centre where she gained a BA Hons. 1st degree in Theatre Dance. She also has competed nationally and trained since childhood in Irish Dance.

Most recently Lizzie has been performing in Spirit of The Dance on its international tour, visiting China, Dubai, Israel, Europe and Canada, performing as lead female and understudy in the Israel and European legs.
She has also performed with The Pet Shop Boys at the Royal Opera House, in the hit musical Singin’ In The Rain and in the U.K. tour of Irelands Call.

The workshop, which will take place at Stella Maris Church Hall, runs from 2pm-4pm (18+) and from 4.30pm-6pm (9-18 years). Cost £15.

And don’t miss our live performance of The Nutcracker by the Russian National Ballet at 7.30pm on the 13th October. Workshop bookers can have a NUTCRACKER ticket for £20.

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

To book, call the box office on 01502 533200!

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.