Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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What A lovely old theater !
The show was very funny as always when Joe is on stage and his brother Raynard.
The bar was well run and would definitely recommend this theater for future events
The show was very funny as always when Joe is on stage and his brother Raynard.
The bar was well run and would definitely recommend this theater for future events
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on the 1st friday of every month u can go on a backstage tour, we did today and thoroughly enjoyed it, our guide was most enthusiastic and explained how it came to be, the layout, we even went underneath the stage. the theatre is community owned and as such receives no council funding at all.
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This theatre is fantastic. Owned by the community with no public funding it manages to deliver excellent shows for all tastes. We saw the summer variety show 'Musicality' which was a wonderful trip down memory lane. The theatre is run by volunteers and offers great guided tours. Well worth checking out.
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I went to watch the show, Musicality, last week, at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, with my partner and his mother, whilst on holiday in Eastbourne. What a beautiful, old theatre, staffed by friendly, helpful staff. It was like stepping back in time and was reminiscent of watching The Good Old Days on television, when I was a child. This all added to the brilliant show, Musicality.
We were expecting fabulous costumes, amazing singing and entertaining dance routines. What we didn't expect was to be splitting our sides with laughter! I hadn't laughed so much in ages. It was brilliant and the compere of the show really should be on television! He was totally hilarious!! I would urge anyone who hasn't already seen this show to book your ticket immediately! Just superb, from start to finish.
We were expecting fabulous costumes, amazing singing and entertaining dance routines. What we didn't expect was to be splitting our sides with laughter! I hadn't laughed so much in ages. It was brilliant and the compere of the show really should be on television! He was totally hilarious!! I would urge anyone who hasn't already seen this show to book your ticket immediately! Just superb, from start to finish.
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Have been a couple of times and it is an old style theatre.
The first time was for the ghost walk, loved it great fun pitch black so quite tricky in parts as this is a very old and quirky venue and floors can be uneven. Totally recommended.
Second visit was for the "Grumpy old women" tour brilliant evening seats are comfortable and well spaced.
Will definitely go again
The first time was for the ghost walk, loved it great fun pitch black so quite tricky in parts as this is a very old and quirky venue and floors can be uneven. Totally recommended.
Second visit was for the "Grumpy old women" tour brilliant evening seats are comfortable and well spaced.
Will definitely go again
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Musicality at Eastbourne Hippodrome. ..A show not to be missed..amazing talented lot and the four little uns were gorgeous. ..Grant Martins..brilliantly funny...Alex Adams great singer and the "Play"so very very funny and well staged...Fabulous Can Can danced by Les Girls...complete with splits , high kicking..Beautiful costumes throughout the show ..the volunteers worked hard with masses of enthusiasm to ensure every person had a good time ...a truly wonderful production ...congratulations to you all....
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I traveled from USA to see Blake's Christmas Classic Concert on December 17, 2015 and to meet the wonderful volunteers who staff the theatre. It was an unforgettable evening. It was my 2nd Blake concert and we had such fun. The theatre is a beautiful building, steeped in history (opened in 1883). Blake is there June 18, 2016 with new Songs of Stage and Screen Tour. I have plans to go back soon to see my friends of the theatre and take the tour to discover all that history. Thank you for making my visit memorable.
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I attended the annual British Music Hall Society event 'Day by the Sea', a full day of variety entertainment including music hall songs, comedy sketches, impressionists, magic and even an audience singalong. Top of the bill was the indubitable Roy Hudd ably assisted at times by the Clown Prince of Wales, Wyn Calvin and included that old favourite Mickie Driver in full WW1 livery leading us in some British Tommy songs.
Some of the performers were lesser known but no less able including Brandyn Shaw performing as Al Bowlly, truly mesmerising.
The only down side of the day was the comfort of the seats that after some 9 plus hours left me less than comfortable.
However, that aside this beautiful old building transported me back to the golden times of music hall and variety.
Wonderful building, wonderful show.....can't wait until next year!!!
Some of the performers were lesser known but no less able including Brandyn Shaw performing as Al Bowlly, truly mesmerising.
The only down side of the day was the comfort of the seats that after some 9 plus hours left me less than comfortable.
However, that aside this beautiful old building transported me back to the golden times of music hall and variety.
Wonderful building, wonderful show.....can't wait until next year!!!
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Just back from holiday and I had to write a review. The show Musicality was fantastic it had everything you want in a show. Dancing, singing comedy and a bit of mystery too. The host Grant Martins was brilliant as well as the rest of the cast. I am so pleased that we found this gem. Highly recommend for everyone to see this show. It is entertainment at it's best.
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What you would expect from a lovely old theatre.
It was a shame that the microphones weren't working well on the night of the show.
It was a shame that the microphones weren't working well on the night of the show.
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Please come and see Musicality! A brilliant summer season packed with all your favourite music hall and musical songs! Running from April to October every Tuesday and Wednesday this a brilliant show for all the family!
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A real step back in time. Lovely theatre and saw a great variety show (Musicality). A must for all theatre lovers
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We went to see the opening night of the show. We had never been to the theatre before but booked the tickets at our hotel. On arrival everyone was so friendly and we were soon shown to our seats. The theatre old but full of character. The show was really good full of music comedy dancing and a two part comedy who dun it complete with ladies holding up applause and boo signs. The show is on till October and well worth seeing. We had sore throats with the laughing and singing
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Beautiful theatre. Well maintained. Brilliant shows on offer. Staff are lovely. Nice that is it will running after all these years
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Great evening full of laughter and some amazing dances.. Loved it loved it loved it. The staff at the venue were great. Such a lovely old theatre
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Amazing show at an old venue.. The Riyal hippodrome is run entirely on volunteers. Well done to all those involved
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Being a new "local" decided to pay a visit. What a lovely theatre. I was transported back to the hayday of what it must have been like to attend music halls. The staff were lovely. Will definitely be paying a visit again
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Staff at venue very helpful no programme for the event we attended which was very disappointing.
But the show itself was great.
But the show itself was great.
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I found the box office extremely helpful. Our seats were excellent and reasonably priced. The show was great - this was reflected in the audience reactions. We entertained a friend from London, who found the evening more successful in many ways, that trips to London Theatres.
With the Congress Theatre closed for eighteen months I really hope that the Hippodrome reaps some rewards from this closure.
With the Congress Theatre closed for eighteen months I really hope that the Hippodrome reaps some rewards from this closure.
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Lovely theatre inside, very grand. Good seating and lovely atmoisphereThe outside is in need of a repaint to show it at its best.
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A great evening watching Natalie lowe and Ian waite. Helpful staff,clean toilets. Maybe could use a few more choices of sweets and soft drinks. Seats have good leg room
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lovely theatre with very helpful staff.this was our second visit and I'm sure we shall return.good luck with the grant.
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Went to see Easter Pantomine Rapunzel Rocks,thoroughly enjoyed by all,two adults plus one four year old and nine year old.Seats comfy,staff all very pleasant.
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We attended the Pantomime in April with granddaughters aged 7 and 8. Although the programme was two and half hours, the action was non stop and the children loved it. Joey and Silly Billy were great fun and were talked about for days afterwards. Everyone had very good voices and the songs were great. Amazing that so much could be achieved by such a small cast. Can't wait for the next one.
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We recently visited tonsee Rapunzel Rocks, myself and my two daughters. The seats were comfy (although looking a little tatty in places), the staff were friendly and helpful. The tickets were reasonably priced, as were programmes and snacks (although sweets were far cheaper from the shop over the road.). The show we saw had me crying with laughter, and my daughter's on the edge of their seats in excitement. A great afternoon and I would highly recommend it.
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