Expedia have a great range of hotels and accomodation in marlowe theatre near marlowe theatre that will help make your stay that little bit more special. Lets all dance is delighted to return with this magical festive favourite for the whole family. The marlowe theatre has 372 photos and videos on their instagram profile. Shows includes plays, major west end musicals, ballet, dance, opera, standup, orchestral concerts, music gigs and pantomine, which are from both one off, and regular visiting companies. And although owners canterbury city council envisioned the marlowe as a striking, modern spearhead to a cultural renaissance, and definitely not a mealymouthed intervention or pastiche, keith williams architects cocky, heroic proposal was not universally welcomed by the community. Run by a charitable trust, marlowe theatre has been quite intimate to the culture of canterbury receiving over 420000 visitors every year. The marlowe theatre is a major 1,200seat theatre in canterbury, england. Directed and choreographed by david nixon northern ballet the marlowe theatre, canterbury, and touring 2011 share. The 10 closest hotels to the marlowe theatre, canterbury.
Its a fresh start for one of the citys most historic buildings a. The marlowe theatre is an astonishing new venue in the historic city of canterbury. I am happy for the marlowe to contact me about future events and activities by. Unfortunately comprehensive archives prior to 2001 may have been lost to fire. Studio canterbury marlowe theatre current and forthcoming whats on, shows and events at canterburys marlowe theatre including venue details, location, news and links. See all 1 the marlowe theatre tours on tripadvisor. Swan lake25718846 the company, which comes to the marlowe theatre in canterbury for a series of dates featuring four different ballets, will perform them with. This had been built in 1933 as the citys only major art deco style building. The marlowe theatre is located in the heart of canterbury, kent and aims to inspire, enrich and entertain its local community. Canterbury ticket shop experience events and happenings. The nutcracker closed december 29, 2019 canterbury buy tickets and see show information. Russian state ballet of siberia perform the nutcracker and.
Hotels near the marlowe theatre, canterbury on tripadvisor. The marlowe theatre, canterbury jobs in canterbury march. Matthew bournes nutcracker this delicious theatrical feast has familysized helpings of matthew bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The marlowe theatre, canterbury reopened in october 2011 after an extensive rebuild and has since become one of this countrys leading regional theatres with a wide and varied programme that includes the national theatre, the rsc, glyndebourne touring opera, matthew bournes new adventures and the philharmonia orchestra. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
The innovative dance company presents their christmas classic. Mar 25, 2020 find out all details about marlowe theatre, listed on theatres and concert halls category in canterbury, united kingdom. Nov 08, 2017 jonathan church has been appointed the first chair of the marlowe theatre trust, which runs the theatre of the same name in canterbury. After serving the country for years, marlowe theatre was closed down in the year 2009 for renovation after which it reopened in the year 2011 and since then is enthralling people with its beautiful performances. Lovely view of the stage from most seats and nice bar with restuarant too. His date of birth is not known but he was baptised on 26 february 1564 and is likely to have been born a few days before, making him two months older than william shakespeare, who was baptised on 26 april 1564 in stratforduponavon.
Church, the former artistic director of chichester festival. Ben is currently in his second year studying dance education at canterbury christ church university. Current student demi walters got in touch with ben hughes who recently danced in matthew bournes production of lord of the flies at the marlowe theatre. Russian state ballet of siberia perform the nutcracker and other. The time now provides marlowe theatre full information. But before you go make sure to check out the expedia travel guide on marlowe theatre first, so you can find out everything you need to know before you go away. The marlowe theatre the friars canterbury kent ct1 2as.
The nutcracker archive for marlowe theatre, canterbury. Brilliant panto the marlowe theatre, canterbury traveller. Situated in the heart of historic canterbury, the marlowe is a fantastic place for everyone to visit and enjoy. Oct, 2016 happy birthday, marlowe theatre, which is this month celebrating the first five years in its new venue. And really friendly, helpful, theatre staff in general. Remembering the oscars the marlowe a dazzling dance spectacular. The marlowe theatre a glimpse into life at one of the countrys leading arts venues. Find venue address, travel, parking, seating plan details at ticketmaster uk. Find out all details about marlowe theatre, listed on theatres and concert halls category in canterbury, united kingdom. The marlowe is a 1200 seat theatre which underwent major redevelopment in 2008. The marlowe theatre, canterbury reopened in october 2011 after an extensive rebuild and has since become one of this countrys leading regional theatres with a wide and varied programme that includes the national theatre, the rsc, glyndebourne touring opera, matthew bourne s new adventures and the philharmonia orchestra. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Join our canterbury ticket shop mailing list to find out more about upcoming shows and events in our region.
Russian state ballet of siberia perform the nutcracker and other ballets at the marlowe theatre, canterbury. Matthew bournes nutcracker canterbury tickets, marlowe theatre. The marlowe theatre the friars, canterbury kent ct1 2as. Brilliant is all i can say about the experience of the marlowe theatre, fantastic new design, it is like the west end and broadway all rolled into one in canterbury. Please support your local theatre, this is a fantastic place and grab a wine before and after the show too. We recommend booking the marlowe theatre tours ahead of time to secure your spot. We aim to bring our audiences the best of everything in both our main auditorium and in the marlowe studio. The cinema conversion resulted in a new marlowe theatre image 2 opened in 1982 at a cost of. We are looking to make these histories as complete as possible and if you have details of productions and dates which came to canterbury marlowe theatre wed love to hear from you.
Jonathan church to become chair of marlowe theatre canterbury. We went with our 3 year old granddaughter, who loved it, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Marlowe was born in canterbury to shoemaker john marlowe and his wife catherine. The marlowe theatre is an astonishing venue in the historic city of canterbury, bringing you. Russian state ballet of siberias the nutcracker closed february 15, 2020 canterbury buy tickets and see. Russian state ballet of siberias the nutcracker closed february. The poor priests hospital in stour street, formerly canterbury heritage museum, will become the home of the marlowe kit from monday 25 september, providing a new space to explore and celebrate the citys rich literary heritage. Nov 30, 2016 any fans of the movie will also be fans of the stage show, which i saw at the marlowe theatre in canterbury, because theyre essentially the same, bar a few really minor changes. Canterbury ticket shop experience events and happenings in. Theater event by the marlowe theatre on sunday, december 22 2019 with 108 people interested. Though being named after the famous canterburyborn playwright and shakespeare contemporary christopher marlowe, the new building makes few concessions to history. The marlowe theatre is an astonishing venue in the historic city of canterbury, bringing you the best of everything.
Marlowe theatre school of music and performing arts. Theatres and halls in canterbury, kent arthur lloyd. As winter hastens upon us, the show to really evoke the warmth and cheer of christmas is the nutcracker and david nixons production for northern ballet is certainly the dose of nostalgia everyone needs this season. The marlowe theatre canterbury 2020 all you need to know. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland. How to get to marlowe theatre in canterbury by bus, train or. It was briefly closed in march 2009 for redevelopment, reopening in a brand new building on 4 october 2011. Journey through the magical night with clara and her nutcracker prince, meet the mouse king and join the sugar plum fairy in the beautiful land of sweets. Dave lee bench at the marlowe theatre canterbury the speeches by paul hendy and others duration. Matthew bournes nutcracker canterbury tickets, marlowe. Theatres and halls in canterbury, kent the new marlowe theatre the first marlowe theatre empire theatre central picture theatre abc cinema the second marlowe theatre the friars odeon cinema the new theatre theatre royal orange street the theatre royal, guildhall street the electric theatre the alexandra music hall penny theatre. Opening weekend 7th9th october 2011 the friars, canterbury, kent. Archive for the nutcracker at marlowe theatre, canterbury.
The music, costumes, props including that watermelon and the script are all pretty much identical, and theres something quite relaxing about going to see. Get tickets for events at the marlowe theatre, canterbury. Matthew bournes the nutcracker the marlowe reimagined for the 21st century. Tickets and information for matthew bournes nutcracker at marlowe theatre in canterbury on tue 16th mar 2021 from, the uks biggest. Our venues are all located in the heart of canterbury s city centre. Canterbury city council was advised that an entirely new theatre would cost more than redeveloping the marlowe on its existing site there being no suitable alternative site available, and therefore decided in 2005 to give the goahead to a multimillionpound redevelopment of the theatre, with the working title of the new marlowe theatre project. Marlowe theatre, canterbury, by keith williams architects. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for the marlowe studio in canterbury from, the uks biggest entertainment website. I attended an enjoyably upbeat celebratory gala concert all proceeds to the new creative opportunities fund there at the weekend.