THE famous Marlowe Theatre has announced its brand new season of shows when it re-opens in October this year.
Organisers wanted to open with a bang but were advised to start with a series of ‘soft shows’ to test the theatre, the stage and the audiences. Once it’s fully re-opened, though, there is a full autumn season of shows and productions.
On Tuesday, October 4, the theatre is opening with a gala evening and then there is a Family Weekend that officially celebrates the re-opening. The public will be invited to tour the new building and watch performances in the main auditorium.
Following this, there are a number of special shows including ‘The Madness of George the Third’, a new production of Alan Bennett’s classic, ‘The Nutcracker’, performed by the Northern Ballet, and the West End version of ‘Top Hat’. This stage production of the 1935 film stars Tom Chambers (of ‘Holby City
The theatre is also host to a number of productions by Propeller Theatre Company who perform Shakespearian plays and shows for the younger generation. Cinderella is 2011’s Christmas pantomime which is followed by Peter Pan on Ice where the new stage will be turned into an ice rink while it is showing.
New to the theatre, The Marlowe Studio, is where smaller performances and workshops take place and there’s also a strong line-up of events and activities for young audiences.
Mark Everett, Theatre Director, said the whole team is pleased with the line-up for the opening season. “We are all really excited about October, not only that we will be in a brand new building but the shows we have got booked should attract audiences and ensure a really positive re-opening. It’s important that the theatre offers the right shows for a wide range of audiences. It is a popular choice for an evening out, for local residents, but also for people further afield, therefore we work hard to provide fun and interesting productions.”
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