Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1314 reviews
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You'd hardly know it was there...
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Great one off shows at a great price. Small intimate so definately has a great atmosphere
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Lovely older theatre seating good where ever u sit!
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Nice atmosphere, great service
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Wizard of OZ! It was amazing!!! The atmosphere, the actors everything was just really really good! Recommend it massively!
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Went to see the broadway players in Oliver an excellent night out
I love this old theatre the bar is lovely but cash only
I urge everyone to support this theatre
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I went to see Oliver at the Royal Hippodrome last week. It was a lovely, vibrant show which I really enjoyed. I was taken aback at how lovely this little theatre is and I will certainly be keeping an eye out for future shows,
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My daughter and I really enjoyed this professional production from the sets, costumes acting and singing all was great and I really memorable evening!
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It was a great show and all the family love it.
Easy to book the ticket
It was great to see the small children taking part.
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A fantastic evening at this fabulous theatre, a proper variety show, talented performers and a great programme, singing, dancing and comedy; feel good theatre at its best
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It was very funny 😂 and there was a good amount of work for the kids👱🏼‍♀️👦🏽 And the play that went wrong went very wrong and funny. The jokes weren’t short they were long and detailed. Overall a very good show!
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After a slightly slow start it was fantastic. Oliver, Fagin and Nancy were outstanding. Took my 5 year old son and both nannies for their Birthdays. All very happy. Only negative would b it was cold in the theatre,kept our coats on.
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Great show full of talent and fun. We enjoyed this show immensely, it lifted our spirits and sent us out happy and Christmasy! Well done to all involved it’s great to see the Hippodrome thriving again.
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Love going to the hippodrome to see a show. Staff are always welcoming and helpful. Been a few times now and my 4 year old son loves the whole experience.
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Took my family to see the production of Oliver as it was always one of my sons favourite musicals and my granddaughter (aged 5 and her first theatre visit) loved it.

It was wonderful to visit this quaint theatre, it really did transport you back to theatres golden era. Would definitely revisit.
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We took our 5 grandchildren aged 7 to 12 and we all thought Oliver was a brilliant show, the cast were just amazing. We thoroughly recommend you see this show.
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Our first visit to this theatre....much better than I had expected. A lovely Victorian theatre ( the oldest in Eastbourne): plenty of leg-room between comfortable seats. Although showing signs of age ( whilst awaiting sufficient funds to renovate), the theatre is clean and well run. The toilets are clean, as is the bar. The volunteer staff are eager to please. There is no car park.
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Great cosy theatre with a variety of great shows, friendly and helpful staff too, this theatre is a hidden treasure for Eastbourne
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Saw Return of Neverland last week amazing show and brilliant cast especially Hook Tinker Bell and the lost boys but all were brilliant in their own unique way. Brillian story sets and songs.

Well done to the Travelling Company Make Believe Productions
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Took the whole family to see Gary Delaney last weekend. Everything, and I mean everything, from the show to the theatre itself to the bar staf to the volunteers who ran the whole thing was top-notch.

Considering this place is the oldest in town, it still looks amazing. This is due to the hard work of the team that runs it. Yes, there are a few things still to do but if you're feeling generous and drop a quid or two into the bucket on the way out, you can help.

A low-stress, even family-style ambiance will leave you feeling well looked after, and you'll leave the place with happy memories and the feeling that you've contributed in some small way to the continued existence of this piece of Eastbourne history.

The sort of shows they put on with what has to ba limited budget is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Sign up to their mailing list and never miss a show again. Oh, and panto season is coming up soon (oh yes it is)!
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We went to the theatre on the last night of the variety show . The show was brilliant from start to finish. The singing and dancing was very professional even the kids. The comedy had my sides aching with Grant Martins superb. If there are trapdoor productions dont miss them
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Not knowing what to expect, had a fabulous time. The outside is a bit dated, but the seats were comfortable which is the main thing. Jason Manford had the audience rolling in the aisles. So a thoroughly good time had by all, still chuckling as some of his jokes/stores! Only a suggestion, but would have been nice to have a choice of wine, some fizz would have been nice!!
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A lovely old theatre....rather tired and shabby now, but it's size gives it wonderful intimacy missing from larger more modern theatres.
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Thoroughly enjoyable evening. An excellent show in a charming traditional old style theatre. Booked at the last minute, so not much choice of seats, but still had a really good view.
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In desperate need of renovation. Beautiful Victorian building in its hey day but now the seats are threadbare ( although
Comfy). The staff were courteous and efficient.
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