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To find out more about The New Marlowe Theatre Development Trust, please contact Emily Hopkins on 01227 456 448 or e-mail

Exciting plans are underway to transform the Marlowe Theatre into a vibrant centre for theatre and the performing arts, within an inspirational new building.

You can expect:

• A larger auditorium, increasing the seats from 950 to 1,200 – allowing us to bring you the major musicals, the best plays and international quality opera, ballet and classical music.

• The Second Space, 150 seat venue, where you can experience or take part in something new. Presenting a range of performances it will also provide youth and community groups with a place to meet, create and perform.

• New bars, three foyers and a riverside café all designed to turn your theatre visit into the perfect night out.

• A piazza on the forecourt, providing a great place to meet-up with friends and enjoy free outdoor
performances

• New spaces for learning, giving you the chance to develop your own skills and talents – including a new home for the Marlowe Youth Theatre.

• Modern meeting spaces for use by businesses and community groups.

• A building that is fully accessible to all patrons, staff and visiting artists.

The Marlowe is scheduled to close early next year, and to re-open in winter 2010. During this period there will be plenty to keep you entertained, with performances planned in a number of different venues.