Marina Theatre

Marina Theatre is a Victorian-era entertainment venue in Lowestoft with classical architectural features and ornate interior details. It seats around 800 people across multiple levels, creating different viewing areas for various types of performances and screenings.

The building was designed by architect Ernest Augustus Runtz in 1878 and established a lasting cultural venue in this Suffolk coastal region. It has served the community as a permanent entertainment centre since its creation.

The theatre presents a varied program of stage productions, musical performances, film screenings, and comedy acts that appeal to different audiences. This mix of entertainment forms has made it a central gathering place for cultural life in the seaside town.

The venue is accessible and has regular opening hours for visitors to arrange entry and gather information before performances. It helps to plan ahead as certain shows may have limited availability.

The venue offers a service where food and drinks are brought directly to audience members at their seats during intervals. This allows guests to enjoy the show without having to leave their seating areas.

Location: Lowestoft

Inception: 1878

Architects: Ernest Augustus Runtz

Official opening: 1878

Capacity: 800

Address: The Marina, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HH, England

Website: http://marinatheatre.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.47000,1.75000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00