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Panto Cast Announced

Our annual pantomime produced by Paul Holman Associates is back this year with classic title, Jack & The Beanstalk. Jack, the hero of this well-known tale, will be played by singer and TV star Sam Callahan.

Sam rose to fame during the 10th series of The X-Factor and previously trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre school. After the series finished, he performed in The X-Factor Arena tour and has been releasing Pop, House, and Dance music popular the world over. Having toured almost non-stop since, he has supported the likes of Little Mix, The Vamps, Joe McElderry and many more. He has amassed a large social media following with hundreds of thousands of ‘Callafans’ supporting him.

 

Alongside his music career, Sam has found time to forge an unlikely career as a professional racing driver. This year he competed in the Ginette GT4 Supercup.

When asked about playing Jack in this year’s pantomime, Sam said; “I can’t wait to play Jack! I’ve performed in various pantomimes now, but Jack & The Beanstalk is one I’ve never done. I also feel like the cheeky chappy Essex boy in me should fit nicely with the demeanour of Jack’s character. This is going to be a fun show for sure!”

Sam will be joined by two well-known returning cast members. First up, John Lyons best known for his long running role in A Touch of Frost, is back for his third appearance in Lowestoft having played Cinderella’s father in last years postponed panto.

 

And a Lowestoft Panto just wouldn’t be complete without Terry Gleed. Proclaimed ‘Lowestoft’s Favourite,’ Terry is back for his 7th year, bringing his signature comic charm and slapstick routines to the role of Simon – Jack’s hilarious brother.

Our Chief Executive, Emma Butler Smith said: “Jack and the Beanstalk must be one of the most quintessentially British Pantomime titles and we’re so happy to be presenting it this year. Sam Callahan will make a brilliant hero in this year’s production which is sure to entertain and delight. Magic beans, Daisy the cow, giants in the sky – we’ve got it all!”

Jack & The Beanstalk opens on 13th December for 27 gigantic performances. Expect laughs, songs, epic journeys, and a few surprises along the way! Tickets can be booked from marinatheatre.co.uk 01502 533200 or in person at the Marina Box Office.

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The Young Reviewers verdicts are in!

Two lucky winners were invited to our press night and here’s what they thought…

Ella-Rose Cook, aged 9

It starts off with the Evil Queen, “hahaha” she said. The evil Step-Mother of Snow White, the Princess of the town, but the Queen does not like Snowy, so she wants to kill her so she put Herman the Henchman under a spell and put her heart in a box but the others: Dame Dolly Doolittle and Muddles saved Snowy by undoing the spell. They all left and the Forest Fairy told Snowy to go to a safe place. So she headed to a cottage that belonged to the Seven Dwarfs. Inside the cottage Snowy found seven beds “I am a bit tired” Snowy said and goes to sleep in one of the beds. When she awoke she saw: Fun-Guy, Hoarder, Petal, Rummage, Tuffty, Twitch and Whittle…”Oh dear, sorry if I frightened you” she said.

Go to the Marina Theatre to see what happens next…

What I loved:

I loved the ending and all the jokes. I loved the ending because the Prince got married to Snowy and their suits and dresses were amazing and beautiful. Also I hated the part when we had to go home because I wanted to watch more.

Grace Ogilvie, aged 7

I was invited to the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft to watch their pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I was very excited as I love pantomimes and find them very funny.

When it was time to start, the curtains went up and it started with the queen talking to her magic mirror, who made lots of funny jokes. My nanny told me that the lady in the magic mirror was Jo Brand who is a comedian. Then we met the forest fairy who looked beautiful, she had a light up fairy wand and her dress was green, blue and yellow and she had pretty flowers in her hair. She introduced the first part of the story and also was the narrator during the show.

The first time we met snow white, it was her birthday and she had birds flying around her head and I thought it was very clever as they had been made on sticks so the male dancers behind her was swinging them over her head so it looked like they were flying.

All of the costumes used in the show were very colourful. They all suited the characters and looked great on stage. Dame Dolly Doolittle had a different costume for every scene and her costumes were very funny. My favourite costume of Dolly’s was the bright stripy dress she wore when they sang the 12 days of Christmas.

The dwarf costumes were really cute, and I loved all of their big hats. They had different names to the dwarfs I know from the Snow White film. I can’t wait until I’m old enough to audition to be in the pantomime.

The music and dancing in the show was fantastic. My favourite dance was when the forest fairy danced ballet with the angels. Then my favourite song was Your Song sung by Snow White and Prince Michael. They sung it so lovely, but I also laughed because Muddles wasn’t happy that they were in love and kept doing silly things behind them.

My favourite character in the show was Muddles. Terry Gleed is always very funny, and I love him being in the show. He always makes lots of jokes and makes the audience laugh. I was chosen to go on the stage during the show to dance to Grey Squirrel. The actions were easy but that made it lots of fun for everyone. I had to score my part of the audience and I gave them 7 out of 10.

Out of the whole show my favourite part was the 12 days of Christmas song because they changed the words to make everyone laugh and then at the end muddles let go of the toilet rolls and they went flying round the audience. I couldn’t stop laughing!

I am really lucky as I get to go and watch snow white again with my school next week; and I can’t wait! I think everyone should buy tickets and go and enjoy the show!

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We’re searching for a new Choir Leader

The Marina Theatre are looking for a fun, relaxed and engaging choir leader to take on their successful Monday evening choir.  The choir has been running since October 2018 and has built up a regular attendance of 25 passionate singers, with new members joining all the time.  The ideal candidate will have experience leading a regular choir group, be willing to spend time getting to know the members of the group, and keen to embrace performance opportunities for the group as they arise.

The sessions are held every Monday evening at the Marina Theatre, Lowestoft, from 7pm to 8.30pm.

Fee: £50 per session.

If you are interested in this opportunity please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to Head of Young People and Outreach Will Isgrove at willisgrove@marinatheatre.co.uk.

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We’re on the search for Freelance Creative Arts Practitioners

Untold Tales - Marina Theatre 2019

The Marina Theatre is looking for creative arts facilitators and practitioners to join our freelance pool and help support our youth, education and community offer.

We are keen to hear from people with the following experience and skills:

  • A range of practical performing arts skills.
  • Experience of workshop planning and delivery
  • Experience of working with young people aged between 5-18 years old
  • Experience of directing young people in theatrical productions
  • Experience working with community groups and people from a variety of backgrounds
  • Self-motivated, well-organised and efficient
  • Experience managing potentially complex participants and behaviours
  • Co-facilitation experience

All practitioners will be employed on a freelance basis and must have an up to date DBS check.

If you would like to be considered for work as a Creative Arts Practitioner with us please submit a CV and a short covering letter outlining your area of interest and relevant experience to the Marina Theatre’s Head of Young People and Outreach: Will Isgrove willisgrove@marinatheatre.co.uk