If you are looking to visit a theatre with a real sense of history, then the Marina Theatre is top of the list.

The Marina Theatre started out as a roller skating rink back in the 1870s, and was converted into the Marina in 1897, which was the start of its life as a theatre which has seen many famous faces, including Gracie Fields and Ralph Richardson.

The Marina Theatre has seen many technological advances, and the arrival of cinema saw it move from live performances to the big screen, which ensured it continued to draw in the crowds, changing ownership during the early 1900s, moving into the hands of EMI and Associated British Cinemas.

The arrival of colour television led to fall in the number of cinema goers, and in 1984 it closed its door, only to re-open in 1988 as the Civic Centre which was followed by visits by the Moscow City Ballet and Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - and Ken Dodd!

The formation of the new Marina Theatre Trust in 2011 has seen that the future of the theatre is more settled and had led to a number of West End musicals, comedians, plays being scheduled.

If you are looking to visit a theatre that has stood the test of time, and continues to be cultural heart of the community then make the time to visit The Marina Theatre. You will not be disappointed.