The Marlowe theatre in Canterbury took its final bow for three years on Sunday night.
The Theatre is being refurbished for the second time since it’s opening in 1949. Originally the site of the theatre was home to a pre world war one cinema at St Margret’s Street, but after that failed to compete, the city council bought it, and then it became the first Marlowe theatre. It was later demolished in 1984.
The present building at The Friars was previously home to the Friars Cinema from 1933, this was the same cinema that showed the world premiere of A Canterbury Tale; it later reopened as the second Marlowe Theatre in 1984 an event, which was marked by the Canterbury Festival. After the theatres long history, the Canterbury’s City Council unanimously decided to give the go-ahead for a multi-million pound redevelopment called The New Marlowe Theatre Project.
The theatre has had a wide array of talent showcased over its time as a theatre, with a range of acts, from comedians to music stars. The likes of comedy Genius’ Lee Evans, Harry Hill and Lenny Henry are just a few faces that have appeared. Hollywood Starlet Kate Beckingsale has enjoyed a leading performance at the historic theatre. With the Theatre due to open again in 2011, there should be no shortage of talent on show.
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