Hotels near the marlowe theatre, canterbury on tripadvisor. 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. The marlowe theatre the friars, ct1 2as canterbury, kent rated 4. Search 269 the marlowe theatre, canterbury jobs now available in canterbury on, the worlds largest job site.
It included samples and representations of work presented in the theatre over the last five years and one simply couldnt help being struck by the eclectic. Marlowe theatre, canterbury, by keith williams architects. The ticket price displayed includes this booking fee. It offers a wealthy programme of plays, receiving many major west end musicals, opera productions, standup comedy shows, dance performances and musical concerts. The marlowe theatre, canterbury jobs in canterbury may 2020. Marlowe theatre school of music and performing arts. 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. 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. Its a fresh start for one of the citys most historic buildings a. A second smaller performance space, the marlowe studio, will, for the first time, accommodate alternative, community and educational. Marlowe theatre, canterbury the marlowe theatre is located in the heart of canterbury, kent and aims to inspire, enrich and entertain its local community. Unfortunately comprehensive archives prior to 2001 may have been lost to fire. Oct, 2016 happy birthday, marlowe theatre, which is this month celebrating the first five years in its new venue.
Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for the marlowe studio in canterbury from, the uks biggest entertainment website. On 4th october 2011, the marlowe theatre, canterbury opened its doors for the first time following a multimillion pound redevelopment, which saw the demolition of the old. With familysized helpings of bournes trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, nutcracker. New marlowe theatre keith williams architects archdaily. Marlowes history and the place he occupies in the development of british drama will be celebrated using some of canterburys collections to explore his life, times, work and legacy. The marlowe theatre canterbury stages first comedy festival. Its closest rival, only half as high, is the stainless steel meshclad pinnacle of the marlowe theatre, named after the canterburyborn playwright. Canterbury is an historic city well known for its cathedral and bars. 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 timeless tale is of young clara who dreams.
The marlowe theatre, canterbury jobs in canterbury may. If you need more information on marlowe theatre tickets, parking passes, or just general questions call tollfree at 18555145624. Being a resident of canterbury, a patron of the old marlowe and former member of friends of the marlowe theatre in which. Directed and choreographed by david nixon northern ballet the marlowe theatre, canterbury, and touring 2011 share. Information is also included for other spaces at this location including. Climbing 76 metres from the cathedrals crossing and cornerbuttressed by sturdy octagonal towers, it masters the long nave then dissolves into the ether. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. A second smaller performance space, the marlowe studio, will, for the first time, accommodate alternative, community and educational projects and produce and present new work, in partnership with local and regional arts organisations. Dross orphanage, through a shimmering, iceskating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of sweetieland.
It was briefly closed in march 2009 for redevelopment. A dragon, a gingerbread man and a big, green ogre shrek the musical hits the canterbury stage. Oct 04, 2011 the curtain has risen at canterburys new. How to get to marlowe theatre in canterbury by train, bus. This had been built in 1933 as the citys only major art deco style building. If you need more information on marlowe theatre tickets, parking passes, or just general questions call. The royal shakespeare company returns to canterbury with shakespeares moving tale of jealousy, delusion and redemption.
A tribute to the incredible music of george michael. Check out the similar venues below or view events in canterbury. Nov 18, 2011 completed in 2011 in canterbury, united kingdom. Buy tickets for shows at marlowe theatre, undefinedundefined. The curtain rises at canterburys new marlowe theatre. The theatre complex is well positioned to attract the best touring productions and shows as it offers two venues within one building. Archive for marlowe theatre, canterbury, ct1 2hx canterbury. The programme of shows includes plays, major west end musicals, ballet, contemporary dance, opera, standup comedy, orchestral concerts. The marlowe theatre is a major 1,200seat theatre in canterbury, england. Delivering performances of outstanding quality and usual depth, discover their adaptations of much loved classics this february. See all 1 the marlowe theatre tours on tripadvisor. Theatre crew the marlowe theatre 2018 the stage jobs.
Donated by canterbury city archives, this is a collection of production photographs of early performances at the marlowe theatre, canterbury. Ben is currently in his second year studying dance education at canterbury christ church university. We aim to bring our audiences the best of everything in both our main auditorium and in the marlowe studio. 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. It was briefly closed in march 2009 for redevelopment, reopening in a brand new building on 4 october 2011. The marlowe theatre is an astonishing new venue in the historic city of canterbury. Shows have been cancelled at a theatre following the governments latest advice on the coronavirus outbreak. Review shrek the musical at the marlowe theatre sign in. We recommend booking the marlowe theatre tours ahead of time to secure your spot. How to get to marlowe theatre in canterbury by train, bus or. One of the worlds great orchestras on your doorstep. Current and forthcoming whats on, shows and events at canterbury s marlowe theatre including venue details, location, news and links.
The 10 closest hotels to the marlowe theatre, canterbury. He greatly influenced william shakespeare, who was born in the same year as marlowe and who rose to become the preeminent elizabethan playwright after. Weve got 5 hotels to choose from within just a mile of marlowe theatre. 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 canterbury 2020 all you need to. No future events currently found at canterbury marlowe theatre in canterbury view past events. Its name reflects the theatres namesake christopher marlowe, who was also known as kit. The marlowe theatre, canterbury reopened in october 2011 after an extensive rebuild and has since become one of. Canterburys marlowe theatre is a vibrant public building that is fully accessible to patrons, staff and visiting artists alike. The curtain rises at canterburys new marlowe theatre bbc news. Studio canterbury marlowe theatre current and forthcoming whats on, shows and events at canterburys marlowe theatre including venue details, location, news and links. Please contact special collections if you are interested in consulting this collection. Named after the elizabethan playwright, christopher marlowe, the theatre is a prominent feature in canterbury, kent. Happy birthday, marlowe theatre, which is this month celebrating the first five years in its new venue.
Marlowe was the foremost elizabethan tragedian of his day. The new building has seating for 1,200 people and an orchestra pit that can accommodate. The marlowe theatre canterbury 2020 all you need to know. The new marlowe theatre was formally opened on 4 october 2011 by the hrh the earl of wessex accompanied by the countess of wessex, at a gala concert. 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. The central picture theatre was not hugely successful, and returned to. The marlowe theatre is an astonishing venue in the historic city of canterbury, bringing you the best of everything. I attended an enjoyably upbeat celebratory gala concert all proceeds to the new creative opportunities fund there at the weekend. The poetry slam with the quickest of wit starring myriam san marco.
Northern ballets nutcracker and the rambert dance company. The new theatres exterior has been called collage architecture because it makes use of so many different materials, from the steelmesh skin cladding the new fly tower which makes the marlowe the tallest building in canterbury after the cathedral to the steel, stone and glassfronted foyer, but williams says this slightly eclectic. The first marlowe theatre in canterbury was a conversion of a 1927 picture palace which was itself was the conversion an earlier theatre possibly the empire music hall. 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. Great first time visit to the marlowe to see ghost stories, nice modern decor and the seats are comfy, we were in the first set of stalls, i would say the seats there were a little too close together here, i keep elbowing. On 4th october 2011, the marlowe theatre, canterbury opened its doors for the first time following a multimillion pound redevelopment, which saw. The main auditorium has seating for 1200, set over three levels with an orchestra pit.
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