Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1357 reviews
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This lovely community theatre is going from strength to strength offering shows, concerts, etc for all generations. Very reasonably priced tickets and a really friendly atmosphere and staff/volunteers. A real asset to the Eastbourne community.
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The most welcoming theatre for many miles - amazing atmosphere, beautiful environment and fabulous staff. It is always such a great evening with so many different shows visiting. Lovely theatre maintaining all the magic of bygone days but with a modern approach. Great gin selection in the bar too!
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This theatre has had the most wonerful renovations over the past year or so and presents shows that appeal to absolutely everyone, from tiny tots to senior citizens. Wonderful, friendly staff tand always a warm welcome. This theatre is a credit to Eastbourne and a wonderful for theatre goers.
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Shows wonderful performances. Owners are lovely and ensure every visitors experience is at its best
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I am a regular at this amazing theatre and the new renovations have made it an even better night out. Friendly staff that are always smiling. Great atmosphere. Love it.
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We love the warm and welcoming feel of the beautiful Royal Hippodrome. There are fabulously entertaining shows all year round to suit all. The Hippodrome team are very friendly and extremely helpful.
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The most amazing beautiful theatre around who couldn't love her! so much part of so many people lives and loves.
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Beautiful well maintained theatre - huge variety of productions both by professional and local companies. Offering the longest running summer season in the country and giving opportunities to local youth groups to perform
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This beautiful theatre deserves to win as it has just been lovingly restored to preserve t’s history. The theatre provides amazing experiences for artists, plays, stage shows etc and local talent to shine.
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Wonderful Theatre run by 2 amazing community led professionals. Great shows and a real family friendly feel to this gorgeous Theatre
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This is an amazing venue providing the most brilliant unique and up and coming talent shows and events
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Absolutely beautiful theatre! Extremely well run and organised with fantastic shows all year round!
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The oldest and most loved theatre in Eastbourne. Fantastic shows put on every week.
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A beautiful theatre which huge character and a fascinating history. A real mix of modern and classic shows, something for everyone. Run by an amazing team who always make us feel welcome!
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Is a very old historic building that has been given a new lease of life and is getting the best people/groups etc into eastbourne revitalising the tired end of the town. Beautiful building with lots of stories from years gone by including ghosts!
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A lovely little theatre, in which i have grown up performing in! The new owners, Debbie and Alex, are such lovely people and are doing such a wonderful job with making the theatre look beautiful again. Definitely would describe this place as the ‘best business in Eastbourne’!
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The Hippodrome is a great venue with such a wide variety of shows to see - there really is something for everyone. It has a cosy, intimate feel and the staff/volunteers are always helpful, friendly and welcoming. They are slowly restoring the theatre to its former glory so is well worth a visit, also I can recommend the backstage tour - it’s fascinating.
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A lovely welcoming theatre with a huge variety of events and performances on throughout the year. The staff are always helpful and friendly and really seem to care about the theatre and it’s audiences. Since the new management took over last year this venue has got better and better!
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It’s a lovely old theatre. Well worth a visit, especially when the music is so good.
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A great friendly theatre. Great variety of shows.
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I went with a group of friends to a comedy club show, which was great value. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Well worth supporting. Will go again when in Eastbourne.
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Tonight I went to this beautiful theatre which is run by hard working volunteers. It's a stunning old theatre with grand decor. The show we saw was viva variety which was outstanding. Good all round entertainment. Prices for tickets were very good along with refreshments reasonably priced. Huge thanks to all the work everyone puts in to this venue. The jewel in Eastbourne' s crown. If you haven't been to this theatre then please do go.
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Loads of seats and loads ofspace
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I have just finished a shift as Duty Manager for the Viva Variety show.
As the guests were leaving they all commented on how good the show is and one lady in particular called to to one side. She explained that she has been on many cruise ships and the entertainment she experienced at our theatre was far superior to anything she had seen on the cruises. She said the acts were first class and the 4 men in particular should be on Britain’s got Talent. She was amazed that all the “stars” of the show are working people who have day jobs and do this show every Wednesday.
Great to receive amazing feedback. She asked me to post this as she wasn’t sure about the internet or trip advisor and I was happy to oblige.
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This lovely theatre has been restored and appears to be run by some very devoted and enthusiastic people. We saw their 2019 summer show, "Viva Variety" which we enjoyed very much. The multi-talented cast were brilliant & we had a marvelous evening. I would recommend this theatre and its productions to anyone wanting first class entertainment in superb & evocative surroundings.
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