Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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A lovely old fashioned theatre. Friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere but strewth, the seats. I'm not tall and I couldn't sit straight. We saw Danny Baker who is brilliant but famous for 3 hour + gigs. I wouldn't want to be 6' in these seats for that long.
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Went to The Greatest Show today with the kids. We knew there were changes to the show and it was a mix of musical songs. We really enjoyed it. Full of warmth and fun and some genuinely beautiful performances of songs. The kids loved the children performing & loved hearing their fave songs from films such as Moana & Frozen. The dancing was a bit cheesy but they gave it plenty of welly and we were all on our feet at the end!
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We loved The Greatest Show today, my children really enjoyed it and we found it unpretentious, fun and high energy. There were some actually very good professional singers, even if some seemed less professional standard. We considered getting a refund and were glad we didn’t.
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Wonderful people supporting lovely old theatre which puts on a wide range of events suitable for everyone
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Took friends to this sing and dance show at this restored theatre.
It still has a slight whiff of the early times it represents so is a bit of a time capsule. That said we all came out of the show having enjoyed the experience very much.
It still has a slight whiff of the early times it represents so is a bit of a time capsule. That said we all came out of the show having enjoyed the experience very much.
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I love this theatre, the decor inside it's old and traditional, but not dirty old, beautiful old. This is like a trip down memory lane. The stage is so close you feel involved. I've seen local productions and big stars here like Miranda who I went on to see at o2 and didn't enjoy as much.
Parking isn't great so maybe get a taxi and enjoy a little drink.
Parking isn't great so maybe get a taxi and enjoy a little drink.
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Did not know what to expect . Wow what a great theatre 133 years old.
Great seats 3 row from front. Show production by locals and young kids chorus. Show as good as any west end. The compère was brill had us all laughing with his seaside jokes.
Concession tickets £15 each
Bargain . Brill all round show. Jokes bit cheeky for kids,
Great seats 3 row from front. Show production by locals and young kids chorus. Show as good as any west end. The compère was brill had us all laughing with his seaside jokes.
Concession tickets £15 each
Bargain . Brill all round show. Jokes bit cheeky for kids,
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Just as it should be... A beautiful old theatre, untouched ... Looking from the outside you wouldn't believe how beautiful it is inside, like a hidden gem.
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We went to see Brian Connelly here last Friday.
The volunteers that work there are amazing lovely kind helpful people.
Calm relaxed atmosphere thoroughly recommend to everyone!
The volunteers that work there are amazing lovely kind helpful people.
Calm relaxed atmosphere thoroughly recommend to everyone!
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Big fan of this place, gets great shows considering it's size and looks great with the refurb!
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We went to the Royal Hippodrome theater as we were on coach holiday the gentleman came on board the coach to tell us about the show they putting on that a musical movie Variety show so booked up for that evenings performance when arrived and took our seats. The shows compair was very amusing the performers and the dancers were excellent the children did a brilliant job with their part in the show the staff were all friendly and helpful the theater l loved it was small and beautiful palace full of history oozing from its walls if your Eastbourne check whats on
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This Show is definitely not one to be missed.
Had a fabulous evening on 20th May seeing this truly spectacular show. My husband and I have been going to
theatres all over the country for the past 26 years and this
performance was one of the best we have ever seen. The
theatre itself is magical and nostalgic. We took my mother
who following a recent operation on her legs had to use a
wheelchair. The staff at the Theatre could not have been more caring and helpful and we would like to say a big thank you to you all for creating such a memorable evening. You truly are
all a credit to the Theatre and will definitely be returning soon.
Eileen and Pete Commander
Had a fabulous evening on 20th May seeing this truly spectacular show. My husband and I have been going to
theatres all over the country for the past 26 years and this
performance was one of the best we have ever seen. The
theatre itself is magical and nostalgic. We took my mother
who following a recent operation on her legs had to use a
wheelchair. The staff at the Theatre could not have been more caring and helpful and we would like to say a big thank you to you all for creating such a memorable evening. You truly are
all a credit to the Theatre and will definitely be returning soon.
Eileen and Pete Commander
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We saw the amazing new line-up of The Drifters, they were absolutely amazing and mesmerising. I could have been taken away to the clods had I not been grounded by the front row in proximity to the stage. Cramped like a tinned herring. 'You can get up and dance' if I got up I would have been dancing with them on stage.
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Spur of the moment to book tickets to see this same day show and we went through to Eastbourne to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre,never having visited this place before.What a friendly woman on duty who doubled up as a host in the evening and here’s a huge factor in our enjoyment of the night-the staff! Such friendly fun-loving people and all volunteers demonstrating their commitment to this gorgeous traditional theatre.As 6’ tall customers the seating was fine on this very busy evening and the show itself was excellent though at times the volume wasn’t high enough when “Dusty” sang though not a criticism of her singing which was sublime hitting some smokey deep notes at times.Also a scene with her partner Claire pointing what appeared to be a remote control at a big screen to silence it-really,in the sixties/early seventies?! I doubt they’d been introduced at that time.But overall a great production with a great band and small cast covering the decades and the changing political scene for race and sexual orientation equalities.Wish it was touring to see all over again!🏳️🌈
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What a show for children and parents. Never laughed so much . They put some great shows on at this theatre. Looking forward to another
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Four very talented young men who did a brilliant job of tellin the Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons story through song. The seats were great, plenty of leg room
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Staff were friendly and helpful. Seating and sound was good. We had an excellent night would definitely visit again.
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a wonderful show and a lovley atmospheric theatre from the outside it looks shabby but once inside its lovley
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they have good shows and some big names it good to visit the only thing is that the seating is very close to each other but this is a old theatre but it has some good shows
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Watched Cinderella today. Was really fantastic. My little girl loved every bit of it. It was really lovely how Cinderella and the prince came out at the end of the show and had there picture taken with the children.
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Want to the Hippodrome to watch the Wizard of Oz. The theatre needs some tlc on the outside and in the toilets. However, the seats were comfy and there was enough space for leg room for me (I'm 5ft 10) and you're not squashed in. We sat in the stalls in K9 and K10 and had a great view, The theatre is rather small compared to other theatres, which is great because it gives the show an intimate feel.
Although the review should be purely for the theatre, I have to say the show by AP theatre productions was fantastic, the actors were amazing and the show had enough adult humour yet was still appropriate for children. The show was pure feel good fun and was enough to get this middle age cynic's toe tapping. I have to say I really did love the show and thought the theatre itself was a good space.
My only gripe would be there was a French man who sat on our row and was translating the show all the way through to his daughter, did detract as you could hear him talking in the background throughout the show. I feel that staff should have addressed this.
Although the review should be purely for the theatre, I have to say the show by AP theatre productions was fantastic, the actors were amazing and the show had enough adult humour yet was still appropriate for children. The show was pure feel good fun and was enough to get this middle age cynic's toe tapping. I have to say I really did love the show and thought the theatre itself was a good space.
My only gripe would be there was a French man who sat on our row and was translating the show all the way through to his daughter, did detract as you could hear him talking in the background throughout the show. I feel that staff should have addressed this.
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Lovely older theatre seating good where ever u sit!
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Very cold in there
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Great night
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Such a beautiful little theatre and run by charity. A real gem for Eastbournes heritage. Its a delight everytime I work here and the staff (mainly volunteers) are so wonderful and kind.
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