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Marina Theatre to reopen with Anton Du Beke!

The Marina Theatre will reopen it’s doors on Thursday 23rd October 2025 after a 17 week closure period.

The Strictly Come Dancing judge and King of the Ballroom, Anton Du Beke, will be the first show back and will entertain with an intimate evening of dance and stories from his latest book ‘the Winter Ball’.

The best selling author, who has written numerous novels over the years, is delighted to be sharing his new title with members of the audience who will be some of the very first people to get their hands on a copy.

Anton will be joined on stage by his Ballroom dance partner to perform a few of his most special dance routines, as well as talking about his brand new novel for 2026.

Tickets include a SIGNED copy of Anton’s brand new book ‘the Winter Ball’ which ticket holders will receive when arriving at the theatre.

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A major milestone has been marked in the redevelopment of a historic east coast theatre.

Press Release from Lowestoft Town Council, dated 23rd April 2025

A major milestone has been marked in the redevelopment of a historic east coast theatre.

The vision for a £3m revamp of the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft is gathering pace with the demolition phase nearing completion.

Lowestoft Town Council, the Marina Theatre Trust and East Suffolk Council said significant progress had been made in its ongoing upgrade works.

Ongoing works at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes. It will see a new theatre entrance created within a new link building between the existing Victorian theatre and the more modern existing box office.

The new link building will incorporate a lift – giving access for all visitors to all floors of the theatre – new toilets and a relocated and expanded box office facility.

Ground works have now been finished, paving the way for the installation of a steel-reinforced cage for the new lift, which will enhance accessibility for all theatre users.

With works ongoing, a temporary front of house area has been created alongside a temporary buggy store to ensure minimal disruption.

The Marina Theatre and its café remains open for business as usual in Lowestoft. Picture: 

The Marina Theatre and its café remains open for business as usual during this time.

The mayor of Lowestoft and town councillor Nasima Begum, said: “It is great to hear that the works on the Marina Theatre are progressing well.

“We appreciate the community’s support and patience as we work with the Marina Theatre Trust and East Suffolk to improve the facilities.”

Sam Vallerius, General Manager of the Marina Theatre said: “We would like to thank our loyal customers who have been so understanding and patient on their visits to us.

“We look forward to seeing the works progress as we move towards a closure period in the middle of June.”

Cllr Sarah Whitelock, East Suffolk Council’s cabinet member for Communities, Culture, Leisure and Tourism said: “These improvements have been funded through Lowestoft’s £24.9m allocation from the Government’s Towns Fund, secured by East Suffolk Council and we are pleased to see them move towards the next stage.”

The Marina Theatre Project is a Lowestoft Town Council scheme, in partnership with the Marina Theatre Trust and East Suffolk Council, with funding from UK Government’s Towns Fund.

It is owned by the town council.

 

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Rosie Jones to headline March Marina Comedy Club

With Rosie Jones, Michel Fabbri, Ben Cohen and hosted by Kate Martin!

Please note, that hile we do our best to ensure that we deliver the published bill, line-ups can be subject to change at short notice.

Headlined by the one and only Rosie Jones! Rosie is a household name in British comedy, and she’s striving for national treasure status. She has fronted her own Comedy Central series Out of Order, starred in Channel 4’s hard-hitting documentary Am I A R*tard, and led two travel series, Mission: Accessible and the BAFTA-nominated Trip Hazard. Her acting credits span primetime dramas such as Silent Witness, Casualty and Call the Midwife.

A familiar face on UK television, Rosie has appeared on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Last Leg and many more. She’s also an accomplished writer and actor, having contributed to Netflix’s Sex Education, and she created and stars in Disability Benefits for Channel 4, which has since launched as a full series titled Pushers, available to watch now.

Rosie is a bestselling children’s author with her Amazing Edie Eckhart series, praised by Jacqueline Wilson as ‘fresh, funny and ultra cool’. Her first non-fiction book, Moving On Up — a guide for young readers on bullying, friendship and resilience — was released last year.

On stage, Rosie has made international waves. Her debut tour Triple Threat was nominated for Most Outstanding Show at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, followed by a sold-out UK and Ireland run and a filmed special at Brighton’s Theatre Royal. Rosie will head out on tour this year with her brand-new show, I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying, which debuted to packed audiences in Melbourne.

Opening the show is Brighton comic Michael Fabbri! A regular face on the UK comedy circuit for twenty years. Michael Fabbri has been a stand-up since 2003 and regularly performs in comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world.

He has worked as a writer for Radio and TV and had his own stand-up series: ‘Dyslexicon’ on BBC Radio 4. He has done several solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and worked as a support act for Micky Flanagan, Lucy Porter, and Angela Barnes.

With London-based comic Ben Cohen! Ben was New Jewish Comedian finalist in 2018 and Up The Creek’s One to Watch Finalist 2019. He has over 10 Million views on TikTok with his sketch duo, The Lovely Boys. He performs his quirky style of observational comedy in clubs up and down the UK and Europe also taking his act to Israel and LA.

Hosted by the brilliant Kate Martin!

Please note, that while we do our best to ensure that we deliver the published bill, line-ups can be subject to change at short notice.

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Strictly star casts magic on Panto!

Panto cast Announcement: Genie of the Lamp with Latin Magic!

Granting wishes with a touch of Latin and ballroom magic in this year’s Marina Theatre pantomime will be Robin Windsor as he cha cha chas into the role of Genie of the Lamp in Aladdin.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional is in constant global demand having achieved world championship success, prior to partnering Anita Dobson, Patsy Kensit and Deborah Meaden in the popular Saturday night TV programme which made him an instant favourite with viewers. Robin partnered with Lisa Riley in the 2012 series, lifting the glitter ball as Strictly champions!

He started his dance training in Ipswich at the age of three and has gone on to perform and choreograph across the world, including a period in St Lucia as Entertainment Director, Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, both in Australia, headlining Burn the Floor in London’s West End, national tours of Puttin’ on the Ritz, Keep Dancing and Here Come the Boys at the legendary London Palladium.

Robin recently headlined a nationwide tour of Come What May, a high-energy musical extravaganza and received an Honorary Degree from Suffolk University for his services to dance.

Pantomime producer Paul Holman said:

“I’m delighted Robin will be performing in pantomime this December at the Marina Theatre. He has such energy and charisma, he’s perfectly cast as Genie of the Lamp, a role he has performed before in Bridlington and Redditch. Robin has also played Gaston in Beauty and the Beast at the Pavilion in Worthing, so he’ll bring some strictly swagger and attitude to the role too!”

Leading the cast in the title role will be Anthony Sahota.

Anthony Sahota shot to recognition in the BBC talent competition Let it Shine where Gary Barlow auditioned young hopefuls for his stage musical The Band. Making it through to the finals, Anthony’s talent was rewarded with offers of recording contracts, however he took the decision to concentrate on his studies and a degree in engineering was his reward!

Never shaking off the thrill of performing, Anthony was directed by Andrew Lloyd Webber in Whistle Down the Wind, appeared in the Bollywood musical Bring on the Bollywood and spent most of 2022 touring the UK in the David Walliams hit Billionaire Boy  before appearing in the pantomime Aladdin at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone.

Joining them will be popular returning star, Lowestoft’s favourite Terry Gleed as Wishy Washy and back by popular demand Alexander Lee – who wowed audiences as Fleshcreep in Jack & the Beanstalk, will take up the role of Abanaza. Completing the principle cast actress Mia Longman will play the princess.

Aladdin takes off at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft from 12 December to 1 January 2024. Book your tickets here.