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A Christmas Show will feature some of the most popular festive songs when it takes place at the Marina Theatre.

The Joe Ringer Band presents ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ – on Friday, December 2 at 7.30pm – marking their debut at the theatre.

Fairytale of New York, Winter Wonderland, White Christmas, All I want for Christmas Is You, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells and I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday are just some of the songs the audience can expect – with six of the region’s top singers performing especially – arranged versions of the favourite tunes.

They will be backed by a live band.

The performance will also feature the DPA Academy of Performing Arts show choir, made up from youngsters aged 11-18.

“There is something in the show for everyone from kids to grandparents,” Joe said. “We span the whole range of Christmas songs, from traditional carols and arias, through the swinging crooners of the 1940s and 1950s to modern pop classics. Earlier this year, we performed a big band show to more than 900 people at the Norwich Theatre Royal to standing ovations and great acclaim. There is something inexplicably magic about this time of the year and the songs that have been written for and about it. Just hearing those first few bars of your favourite festive tune warms your heart.”

Christmas is also a special time of the year personally for Joe and his family.

“I have so many fond memories of past family Christmases growing up in Norwich. The day the Christmas cassette came out in the car was always a special one for me. I think I know every Christmas song by heart, handy as I have very few lyrics to learn.”

Tickets are priced at £18 and £16 for concessions. They are available by calling 01502 533200 or by booking online here.

Bring the whole family to explore, discover and create with the Marina Theatre Family Open Days…

Saturday 11th February from 11:00am

The historic Marina Theatre will open its doors for these family-friendly events and will offer you an exclusive opportunity to explore our theatre, discover how we work, take part and learn more about the exciting world of theatre!

Activities will include drama, dance, music workshops for all ages, costume and make-up demos, treasure hunts, the chance to explore backstage, and much more… and all absolutely free!

There is no need to book for the Open Days, just turn up on the day and join in the fun!

It’s a Café Bar that is in the heart of the community – situated in the town’s only purpose built professional theatre. And now, the Marina Theatre Café in Lowestoft is launching its new menu, with something to appeal to all tastes.

The Café Bar is the place to visit before an afternoon or evening show, with the introduction of the pre theatre dining range of High Tea Platters.

And why not follow this up with a winter warmer of a dessert, with choices including Sticky Toffee Pudding, Spotted Dick, Caramel Apple Pie and Fruity Berry Stack.

We also champion gluten free options across the menu. And there’s more!

A range of hot and cold drinks are also available, including takeaway options – perfect for those cold winter days. Cakes including the Chocolate Brownie, Caramel Shortbread and Fruit Scones, all of which are gluten free, are always popular.

The new menu launched on Thursday, October 27 and the café is open from 10am Monday to Saturday.

To book for pre theatre dining, speak to a member of staff as 24 hours’ notice is required.