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We all would love to meet certain people from times gone by – but if you could choose to meet JUST ONE PERSON – then who would it be?

The Marina Theatre is launching a brand new competition to tie in with Horrible Histories: The Best of Barmy Britain – live on stage!

We have three Horrible Histories books to giveaway, along with three goody bags containing a keyring, bookmark, pencils, lolly and balloon.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply write us a paragraph naming the person from history that you would love to meet and why!

You can either email your entry, along with your name, age and email address to info@marinatheatre.co.uk (please include Horrible Histories Competition in the subject line), drop it into our box office, or post it to Horrible Histories Competition, Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HH.

The closing date for entries is Friday 23rd June.

The show stars Neal Foster, who will be joined in this two-handed show by actress Laura Dalgleish.

Between them they’ll be playing more than sixteen characters in this one hour romp through the barmiest bits of British history when the audience will meet battling Boudicca, horrible Henry Vlll, gunpowder Guy, dastardly Dick Turpin, gruesome murderers, Burke and Hare and party queen Victoria!

The Best of Barmy Britain is written by Terry Deary and Neal Foster adapted from Deary’s best-selling Horrible Histories books. Terry Deary is the world’s best-selling non-fiction author for children and one of the most popular children’s authors in the country. He has written 200 books which have been translated into 40 different languages. His 50 Horrible Histories titles have sold over 25 million copies worldwide from China to Brazil!

The show arrives here at the Marina Theatre on Wednesday 28^th June at 1.30pm and 4.30pm and on Thursday 29^th June at 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Full Price: £15.00, Concessions: £12.50, Privilege card holder: £12.00, Family of 4: £45.00.

Terms & Conditions:

1. All entries need to be returned to the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft to be considered
2. All entries need a name and a contact email stated.
3. Closing date for entries is 10am on Friday 23rd June 2017.
4. Winner will be notified by email to the contact email address supplied on the entry form
5. Winners name will be published on the Marina Theatre website and/or social media but without contact details.
6. We have 3 individual prizes to giveaway (one book and one goody bag per winner).
7. Prize has no alternative value.
8. Marina Theatre decision is final.

It’s an evening that celebrates everything British – featuring a selection of well-loved classical masterpieces, popular arias and Proms favourites.

And when the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Lowestoft to perform its ever-popular Last Night of the Proms concert, audiences can expect a fun-filled evening featuring soprano Sarah Redgwick.

Conducted by Stephen Bell, the performance will take place on Friday, June 23 at 7.30pm and has kindly been sponsored by Fosters Solicitors – an award winning law firm with offices across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Speaking ahead of the concert in Lowestoft, Sarah Redgwick said: “The audience can feel a part of the excitement and intimacy that you can’t get on a recording and it is also a very different sound and experience to hear music performed live.

“I just love the atmosphere, the sense of occasion. It just feels like a great British institution, people coming together to celebrate all that is wonderful about us as a nation.”

The programme will include Rossini William Tell: Galop, Tchaikovsky Nutcracker: Waltz Of The Flowers, Brahms Hungarian Dance No.1, Arne Arr. Sargent Rule, Britannia!, Parry Arr. Elgar Jerusalem, Elgar Pomp And Circumstance No.1 and many more.

“It’s a perfect concert for all ages and musical tastes and a fantastic introduction to live music,” Sarah added.

“The audience can let their hair down and join in with famous songs such as Jerusalem and it’s thrilling to hear everyone singing and having a wonderful time!

“I am very much looking forward to singing The Laughing Song from Strauss’ Die Fledermaus. It’s a lively, fun song that it sure to put a smile on your face. I also feel very proud to sing Rule, Britannia! and see the audience singing loudly and waving their flags.”

Damien Moore, Partner and Head of Fosters Solicitors Lowestoft commented, “We are immensely proud to sponsor this showcase event which promises to be a spectacular and memorable evening in the very capable and magnificent hands of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra”.

Prices range from £27.50-£32.50 with Under 25s tickets priced at just £20.

The Marina Theatre is also offering a new celebration package as part of the concert. For just £10, audience members will receive a programme, small glass of Pimms, champagne flute, Union Jack flag and party hat – all in a lovely bespoke bag.

Call the box office on 01502 533200 or visit www.marinatheatre.co.uk to book.

Next Stagers meet every Wednesday morning from 10.30am until noon at the Marina Theatre.

Mary Hunt, who regularly attends the group, added “We certainly enjoy the practitioners who come and work with us – they have got wonderful ideas – they get us up on our feet and tap into our creative side.”

New for Autumn 2018 we have Up Stagers for Ages 18 – 49

The Marina Theatre are delighted to announce the formation of a brand new theatre and creative arts group for adults in and around Lowestoft.  The group will focus on exploring and discussing arts subjects, and trying them out in a relaxed and informal setting, with support from experienced professional artists and practitioners.  We are really keen for members to take ownership of the group and help develop it into something unique and exciting.

The first session will be on Thursday 27th September 2018 from 19.00-20.30 and then running every Thursday at the same time.  The sessions will be held at the Marina Theatre in our first floor space, accessible by a flight of stairs.

No previous experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and curiosity.

The first session will be free and thereafter there will be a small weekly fee to cover refreshments and the group’s activities.

Members of the group will have access to specially discounted tickets and workshops throughout the year.

For more information about Next Stagers or Up Stagers, contact Will Isgrove on 01502 533231 or email willisgrove@marinatheatre.co.uk – or just come along.

Pics from a project creating mini-stage boxes as part of the weekly Next Stagers sessions.