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Marina Theatre

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    Lowestoft
    NR32 1HH
    United Kingdom

    The Marina Theatre is at the cultural heart of the Lowestoft, Waveney and Suffolk community

    We deliver a wide range of shows, films, events and community activities, bringing in a diverse range of audiences of around 80,000 per year.

    History

    The ‘Rink’ was converted into the Marina in 1897 and, on April 26, the Haymarket Drama Society were the first to perform on the stage with Peter the Penman by Sir Charles Young.

    The basis of our current theatre building was then erected, largely on the foundations of the original, and was designed by Ernest Runtz and Co.

    During its heyday, seven different pantomimes were presented, along with summer shows such as the musical comedies of McDonald and Young. The theatre also enjoyed visits from legends including Gracie Fields and Ralph Richardson.

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