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Join the Marina Theatre this Christmas for their festive pantomime, Beauty & the Beast, which will run from Tuesday 10th December to Wednesday 1st January.

Beauty & the Beast 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.

Our handsome Count is cursed to spend his life transformed into a frightening beast. The only way to escape his fate and break the spell is to learn to fall in love and earn love in return before the last petal of the magic rose falls.

Taking to the stage as the Witch Mauvaise in this year’s pantomime will be Mis-Teeq’s Sabrina Washington. Mis-Teeq became one of the most successful groups of the 2000’s, with two top 10 multi platinum albums, 7 consecutive UK Top 10 singles and record sales in excess of 12 million worldwide, making them the most successful Garage Act of all time!

The stance, the swagger, the strut and the style of Gaston will be brought to life by The X Factor’s Stevi Ritchie! With his larger-than-life personality, oodles of energy and impressive voice, Stevi, is the perfect person to play the arrogant baddie in this fairytale pantomime.

Joining them will be popular returning star, Lowestoft’s favourite Terry Gleed as Phillipe Philloppe back for his 9^th pantomime at the Marina Theatre. James Franklin will also be returning to the theatre after playing the Emperor in last year’s production of Aladdin. This year he will be playing Belle’s Dad, the Professor!

The Marina Theatre are thrilled to once again be offering accessible performances of the pantomime. A signed performance is available on Sunday 15^th December at 3pm, a relaxed performance will take place on Saturday 28^th December at 1pm as well as a signed and relaxed performance on Sunday 21^st December at 1pm.

To find out more visit https://www.marinatheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/beauty-and-the-beast-2024-25/ or call the Box Office on 01502 533200.

A new youth theatre group will cover everything from Shakespeare to musical productions when it launches in Lowestoft.

The Marina Theatre Trust is encouraging young people with a passion for (or even just a passing interest in) theatre to attend sessions every Saturday morning during term time – in the New Year.

There will be two age groups (9-12 years and 13-16 years) and each session will cover a variety of performance styles and genres – including creative writing, musical theatre and technical theatre skills.

The sessions will culminate in a summer production on the Marina Theatre stage.

Members of the youth theatre will also have access to discounted tickets on selected shows and specialist workshops throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in a number of fun projects.

Will Isgrove, Head of Young People and Outreach, said: “The sessions will be held at the Marina Theatre and our expert tutors can’t wait to get started by telling fantastic stories in unique and creative ways.

“We’re hoping that much of the work we do will be guided by the group and we’re really excited to see where we can go.”

A free taster session will be held on Saturday, January 7th 2017 at 9:30am. As part of the initiative, The Marina Theatre Trust is also looking for a Young Associate to join their team.

“The ideal person would be between 16 and 22 and passionate about working with young people and developing their experience in the performing arts,” Will added. The Young Associate will work alongside our tutors and play an important role in deciding how the Youth Theatre develops and will have the opportunity to assist with other projects within the theatre. A range of informative and fun workshops and activities are also available for schools and college groups – all run by experienced professional theatre practitioners.”

For more information and to register your interest in the Youth Theatre email willisgrove@marinatheatre.co.uk

It is one of the most challenging endurance races in the world – with true grit and determination required for a staggering 26.2 miles. But for one Lowestoft man, the physical challenge is all in aid of a number of new theatre projects.

Will Isgrove, 29, is taking part in his debut London Marathon to raise money for the Marina Theatre Trust. Will, who has been Head of Young People and Outreach at the theatre since October, has been involved in setting up and running a new youth theatre group, an over 50s drama group, working with schools and colleges and generally trying to highlight opportunities and activities for people in the community.

The money raised will go directly to enhance these projects, so more people across East Anglia, can get involved with the theatre.

“A huge part of my work revolves around establishing the theatre as a central part of the community and becoming a hub for local people of all ages and backgrounds,” Will said. “We have never had anything like this at the Marina before and we’re really excited about the good work we can do. I am running the London Marathon to raise money for the Marina to be able to deliver our ambitions and help make a real impact in Lowestoft.”

The Marina Theatre Trust is a registered charity, located in the heart of Lowestoft. They regularly host a diverse selection of shows and productions, along with cinema screenings. Their Café Bar has recently launched a new winter menu, although Will may be sticking to a strict diet and training regime!

“Being a new boy in the office, I was the natural choice (and only volunteer) for a 26 mile jaunt around London! I have a reasonable base level of fitness, by which I mean I can walk the two flights of stairs to the office without wheezing, but have never even contemplated attempting anything like this before. Any support you can offer is massively appreciated and helps us make the Marina the best venue it can be for Lowestoft.”

To support Will and to pledge a donation, visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/WillIsgrove