Theatres · East of England
Marina Theatre
In or near Gisleham.
Marina Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lowestoft · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to Marina Theatre is Lowestoft, located 0.3 km away. Entry details are not specified, but the venue is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is NR32 1HH.
About
Marina Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1878. Address: NR32 1HH. Coordinates: 52.4760°, 1.7534°.
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Official information
Marina Theatre is a venue in Lowestoft that hosts a variety of performances, including live shows and screenings. It is equipped with facilities to ensure accessibility for all visitors, including wheelchair access and hearing assistance options.
From the Wikipedia article
The Marina is a theatre and cinema in Lowestoft, Suffolk, originally opened in the Victorian era. The venue has an auditorium seating 630. It plays host to major West End productions, top comedy, orchestral concerts, touring drama and musical productions, opera, ballet, music, dance and celebrity concerts as well as operating a successful cinema operation - boasting the largest screen and cinema auditoria in the town. The Marina annually hosts the largest professional pantomime on the East Anglian Coast. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has been resident at The Marina since 2005 and the theatre has seen performances by acts such as comedians Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre and Sir Ken Dodd as well as Shane Filan of Westlife, Moscow City Ballet, The Russian Ice Stars, Mickey Rooney, Meryl Osmond, Jane MacDonald, Mumford and Sons, Julian Lloyd Webber, Tony Christie, David Essex, Derren Brown and actor William Roache.
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Background
History
The Marina began life as a skating rink and was converted to a theatre in 1878 by architect R.F. Brett. In 1901, architect Ernest Runtz was hired to rebuild the theatre, using parts of the existing structure. The Marina was largely rebuilt once again in 1930 by architect Francis Burdett, and re-opened as a cinema by Associated British Cinemas. It was closed in 1984 and eventually purchased by Waveney District Council in 1988. In December 2011 the council handed over management to the newly formed charitable Marina Theatre Trust for a period of 15 years whilst retaining ownership of the building. The Marina Theatre Trust is a registered charity number 1149133 and was formed following a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4760, 1.7534
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Lowestoft
- Postcode
- NR32 1HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Phone
- 01502 533200
- Established
- 1878
- Nearest railway station
- Lowestoft — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.marinatheatre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w211777882 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Marina Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marina Theatre?
- Marina Theatre is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR32 1HH), in the parish of Lowestoft.
- What is Marina Theatre?
- Marina Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marina Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Lowestoft, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR32 1HH.
- When was Marina Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1878.
- Who owns Marina Theatre?
- Marina Theatre is owned by Lowestoft Town Council (part).
- How do I get to Marina Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Lowestoft, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR32 1HH.