Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1351 reviews
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A nice theatre with excellent shows I love the new look and the friendly staff are amazing
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I came last Friday to see tribute band to meatloaf and staff were amazing so helpful and kind even went and got ice creams for us so once again thank you so much Jennifer Clegg
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Really enjoyed Roman Romp! Very funny adult comedy. The refit to the theatre certainly is noticeable on arrival.
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Just been to see Phoney Fools and Horses. Fabulous show. Want to see it again!
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We always visit the Hippodrome Theatre when holidaying in Eastbourne. Highlights include the resident musical show which runs throughout the summer season and the British Music Hall Society's annual 'Day By The Sea' festival of entertainment.
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Grand old theater vist in May 2018 to see a verity show had great time
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Always puts the best shows on and you always get a good price for you ticket or tickets if you go with friends. And a very warm welcome from the staff. They all do a very great job. And for me it's only a short walk from home.
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Great time every time 🙂 highly recommended
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Have visited here on many occasions. We particularly like watching some great comedians. We love this very old building and it's nice to see so many volunteers giving their time to keep it going.
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The past few years have seen this beautiful theatre gradually being brought back to life by an amazing team of dedicated people. It's a work in progress which makes it even more interesting to visit! Some great and varied offerings throughout the year, great ticket prices! Comfy seats with good legroom and views, just a lovely atmospheric place to be. Lovely staff.
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This is a theatre full of character. It is clear that they are working hard to fully renovate this theatre. The staff were volunteers and they were really friendly and were genuinely grateful that we were there as customers. The seats are spacious and there is plenty of legroom. We were in the Dress Circle (A3 and A4) and had a great view. Overall, a lovely place to visit.... and The Drifters were great.
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Been waiting years to go to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne and was not disappointed. Greeted by friendly staff and when entering the stalls the feel was delightful. Chairs very comfortable, view excellent and the atmosphere it generates is wonderful. Thoroughly recommend and thank you for making it an unforgettable evening.
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very exciting experience
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First time here with my daughter watching little mix what a great show and the staff are brilliant! Val and Steve and the man on the door welcoming everyone were lovely a credit to the theatre 😁
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This is beautiful theatre and is always a pleasure to visit. Plenty of on street parking and restaurants nearby.
A good variety of different performances to suit all tastes. One of Eastbournes gems.
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absolutely the best pantomime I have ever seen. I have never laughed so much in my life... honestly worth the drive from Portsmouth to Eastbourne and will be coming back. very talented actors and Anthony sat hicks as Nellie was a blast..The villan Carli norris was fabulous all so funny and had the crowd in fits of laughter. walked out looking like we had coat hangers in our mouths. best money I've ever spent thanks to all for a great evening.x
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This is a lovely theatre all run by volunteers of all ages because the greedy council wont support them & wanted to make this truly wonderful theatre into a car park been to a couple of shows here always packed out so best to book seats ,this time we went to watch circus of horrors wow what a show weird & strange ,everywhere you sit is clear few but row q is where they have the sound desks so would avoid the higher seats numbers if you don't like it loud they also have spaces for wheelchair uses & a bar with crisp etc & ice creams at individuals wow worth a visit to this wonderful theatre
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This is a long estabilshed theatre that is now undergoing a major refurbishment. The shows that are on this summer are diverse and well priced (compared to other Thetatres in town i.e Congress).
The theatre is mostly staffed by volunteers who are most welcoming. When in Eastbourne make sure you find time to visit.
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All the shows, and staff are friendly and helpful, great family run theatre
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went to watch a Bohemian Rhapsody evening. The music was bad and the singers were not what I would have called listening material. The performers were not what I call value for money. By the interval myself and my friend decided to leave.
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We went to see The Bohemians last week (who incidentally were absolutely fabulous) and thank goodness we ignored the reviews about the bad seats, because they were absolutely fine. Maybe the circle seats' leg rooms are smaller than the stalls but we were in the stalls and they were absolutely fine (and my girlfriend's 5'10" and hates pokey seats!). The foyer was in the process of refurbishment, and, yes, was a little tatty, but I assume that will soon be fixed.
Sure, the theatre is showing its age a little, here and there, but if I look that good aged 150, I'll be well chuffed! We had a super night out for the princely sum of £26 each INCLUDING beers before and GnTs in the interval!
A refreshing change from most theatres' rip-off bar prices.
Highly recommended.
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Great little theatre. There's always a friendly atmosphere and we've thoroughly enjoyed every show we've seen here.
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My daughter and I went to see the Bohemia’s queen tribute band last night. It was the first time I had been to this great little theatre. The show was brilliant and the theatre staff were lovely they made the night even better. Keep the good work going. THANK YOU 🎭
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We went to see Aladdin its was funny and very well done!! Well done everyone great show!! X
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Theatre for all ages.vit has a circus look about it with yellow and red surroundings.
I didn't know till we arrived it's a Victorian theatre and been around hundred of your . All year round entertainment.
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