Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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We had a lovely visit to the Hippodrome and found the show fantastic. It had a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a personal touch. There was a bar to chose from a variety of drinks.
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What a wonderful theatre. a real piece of history that is staffed by volunteers who make everyone feel so welcome. They could not be more helpful in terms of looking after the children.
I have attended numerous shows here with my grand daughter (age 3) and it is a great way to prepare her for visiting bigger more impersonal venues in the future.
The show as always was bright and cheerful and everything is done with real enthusiasm.
Please keep it up RHT, Eastbourne will be a sadder place without you.
I have attended numerous shows here with my grand daughter (age 3) and it is a great way to prepare her for visiting bigger more impersonal venues in the future.
The show as always was bright and cheerful and everything is done with real enthusiasm.
Please keep it up RHT, Eastbourne will be a sadder place without you.
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I'd planned to bring my grandchildren but was unable to go at the last minuter so my son and daughter in law took them. I received a phone call from my 6 year old grandson telling me it was 'brilliant'. They loved the flying carpet and the genie and particularly enjoyed the interaction with the cast during the interval. This is the second production they've see - ('Little Mermaid' last year) - and we will definitely bring them again.
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Excellent show myself and 4 year old loved it great performance and not extortionate prices win win will be back next time
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It our first time going to this theatre everybody was really friendly and the whole experience was fantastic. We will certainly be going again it was a wonderful afternoon
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Love this beautiful theatre and the wonderful shows they put on. Such a lovely friendly atmosphere x
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Had a great time and staff were lovely when we arived early.. was showed round to the side door so we could go sit in the bar and keep warm. The lovely lady at the bar was very chatty and the drink were cheap! The show was good and pleanty of leg room! Grwat place and lovely staff.
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Our recent visit to see Adele tribute show at the Eastbourne Hippodrome theatre was a great success. It was our first visit to this old and quaint theatre with very friendly and welcoming staff.
Must keep an eye out for more show here. The prices are good ...tickets and interval drinks too !
Must keep an eye out for more show here. The prices are good ...tickets and interval drinks too !
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The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is an elegant, Victorian venue with a delightful atmosphere and the shows they put on there are brilliant!
'The Little Mermaid' was utterly enchanting, children and adults alike were mesmerised by it! The casting was spot-on and the whole cast were incredibly talented.
'A Christmas Cracker' was also a delightful, captivating show filled with humour, warmth and love!
The talent on display in this stunning theatre is not to be missed!
I thoroughly recommend it to young and old alike!
'The Little Mermaid' was utterly enchanting, children and adults alike were mesmerised by it! The casting was spot-on and the whole cast were incredibly talented.
'A Christmas Cracker' was also a delightful, captivating show filled with humour, warmth and love!
The talent on display in this stunning theatre is not to be missed!
I thoroughly recommend it to young and old alike!
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The Adele tribute show at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre was really great. A fabulous atmosphere and a phenomenal performance by Helen. It's great that this old theatre is getting a new life in Eastbourne and although some aspects need a little work, the overall experience is really good.
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This was the second time my 8 year old grandson and I had been to see The Little Mermaid. We saw it back in February 2014. It was just as much fun the second time around.
The characters coming out in the break was a big hit and he had fun with the bad 'eels'.
I recommended it to friends, who also enjoyed it.
We're looking forward to Aladdin in February.
The theatre is wonderful - old fashioned, intimate and friendly, with helpful staff.
The characters coming out in the break was a big hit and he had fun with the bad 'eels'.
I recommended it to friends, who also enjoyed it.
We're looking forward to Aladdin in February.
The theatre is wonderful - old fashioned, intimate and friendly, with helpful staff.
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What a way to round off the new year celebrations! Little mermaid show was excellent and fun for all ages. Wrap up though it's a chilly theatre.
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A good fun Christmas show packed full of Christmas songs and cheer. Enjoyed by everyone of all ages in the audience. It's great use of this fine old theatre. Greatly recommended.
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Having been put off doing the pantomime because of the price, this was the substitute for a Christmas show and was well priced at £40 for a family ticket (2 adults, 4yo & 5yo).
The show was good, a basic storyline with no frills and side effects to match but the cast clearly love doing their job/hobby.
Lots to keep the children entertained with the first half lasting one hour, a 15 minute break and then the second half lasts 45 mins. Two loud 'bangs' during the show made the kids (and us!) jump but otherwise, my kids loved it. My daughter especially loved the references and songs from Frozen. It was also a beautiful theatre with very friendly staff and I wouldn't think twice about returning.
Overall it was an entertaining feel good Christmas show for the whole family to enjoy. Maybe not as streamlined and professional as the pantomime on at Devonshire Park but our kids loved it nonetheless.... all topped off with my daughter having her photo taken with Princess Elsa at the end and my son high fiving Jack Frost.
Well done to all the cast and production crew, looking forward to coming back soon!!
The show was good, a basic storyline with no frills and side effects to match but the cast clearly love doing their job/hobby.
Lots to keep the children entertained with the first half lasting one hour, a 15 minute break and then the second half lasts 45 mins. Two loud 'bangs' during the show made the kids (and us!) jump but otherwise, my kids loved it. My daughter especially loved the references and songs from Frozen. It was also a beautiful theatre with very friendly staff and I wouldn't think twice about returning.
Overall it was an entertaining feel good Christmas show for the whole family to enjoy. Maybe not as streamlined and professional as the pantomime on at Devonshire Park but our kids loved it nonetheless.... all topped off with my daughter having her photo taken with Princess Elsa at the end and my son high fiving Jack Frost.
Well done to all the cast and production crew, looking forward to coming back soon!!
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what a excellent show it a must to see suitable for all ages and a lovely quaint theatre. very helpful staff and comfortable seats.
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On arrival my walking disability was immediately noticed and I was guided through a none step entrance... very impressed! There is also a clean disabled toilet.
Like some other reviewers I had not heard of this theatre but being a jazzer I saw the above band was playing there. Like so many old theatres they are a little sad but have great atmosphere and this was the case. Thoroughly enjoyed the set with some fantastic drumming by Nick Millward as usual, although I missed his party piece where he goes out amongst the audience.
Very disappointed in the numbers though (around 90) as both the band and theatre are worthy of more support
Like some other reviewers I had not heard of this theatre but being a jazzer I saw the above band was playing there. Like so many old theatres they are a little sad but have great atmosphere and this was the case. Thoroughly enjoyed the set with some fantastic drumming by Nick Millward as usual, although I missed his party piece where he goes out amongst the audience.
Very disappointed in the numbers though (around 90) as both the band and theatre are worthy of more support
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Youngster very talented, from Drama Schools, very Christmasy there were several very clever pieces, story line a bit weak but it was funny coulouful,some clever songs and in the end the whole
audience joined in singing Carols On a cold afternoon this
production lifted the gloom and gave a warm glow
audience joined in singing Carols On a cold afternoon this
production lifted the gloom and gave a warm glow
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We have been to Eastbourne hundreds of times and have passed this place probably just as many times or more.
We visited Mo Mambo last night before going to see Tenors Unlimited at the Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne.
What a fantastic little place to visit, I pre-booked the tickets on-line and as soon I showed the lady at the door my barcode she took us directly to our seats. I knew what numbers they were and she took my word for it and seated us immediately.
Tenors Unlimited were fantastic and not something I would have thought about going to see but it was for a good cause and a bit of a spur of the moment kind of booking.
We were not disappointed and will be going to see them again when they are in our area next time they are here.
We visited Mo Mambo last night before going to see Tenors Unlimited at the Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne.
What a fantastic little place to visit, I pre-booked the tickets on-line and as soon I showed the lady at the door my barcode she took us directly to our seats. I knew what numbers they were and she took my word for it and seated us immediately.
Tenors Unlimited were fantastic and not something I would have thought about going to see but it was for a good cause and a bit of a spur of the moment kind of booking.
We were not disappointed and will be going to see them again when they are in our area next time they are here.
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If you want to feel very festive this Christmas you must go along and see the production of Christmas cracker running Thursday afternoons and over Christmas 2014 Full of wonderful Christmas songs and a little bit of a new story for Christmas rather than the usual pantomime. Lovely dance routines and something for all the family, the little ones will want to be jack frosts friend whilst the slightly older ones will enjoy going back to watching the way Christmas used to be! Don't miss it!
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Great theatre. Don't forget. Saturday 5th December. Christmas with the Salvation Army. Christmas starts here. Tickets from the box office!!
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Lovely little theatre, very friendly and a happy little show, nice well stocked bar good value for money
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This time the show was "Rolling Back The Years", which was great. This is such a beautiful historic theatre with an amazing atmosphere. They do Theatre Tours which are fantastic.Run by volunteers, this theatre is always a joy to visit. Highly recommended.
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Wow just wow.
The Christmas cracker show was just such fun.
Great fun story full of well versed Christmas songs to get everyone toe tapping and singing.
Perfectly chosen and exceptional actors to keep the fun moving at a great pace to keep young and old very entertained.
It is truly a great production.
The Christmas cracker show was just such fun.
Great fun story full of well versed Christmas songs to get everyone toe tapping and singing.
Perfectly chosen and exceptional actors to keep the fun moving at a great pace to keep young and old very entertained.
It is truly a great production.
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Visited the Hippodrome for the first time at the weekend to see the excellent Stringfever. We were all blown away by how beautiful it is inside and how close you are to the performers. Apparently it's all run by volunteers and I take my hat of to them for the excellent work they do. Will definitely be looking out for more shows to see in this beautiful venue.
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What a magnificent building, which when you consider it is run mainly by volunteers, is credit to them all.
We were collected from our hotel by a volunteer in his car and taken back. We were shown to our seats by a volunteer. We were served ice cream by a volunteer and bought our programme from a volunteer. The interior of the theatre is spectacular and is being brought up todate by donations.
We were made to feel very welcome and part of the evenings entertainment. The show itself was called Magic in the Music and I would give it 10 out of 10.
It was such a good evening that we even donated money (voluntarily) to keep the place going.
If you live in Eastbourne and have not been to a show then shame on you. When its gone you will regret it.
We were collected from our hotel by a volunteer in his car and taken back. We were shown to our seats by a volunteer. We were served ice cream by a volunteer and bought our programme from a volunteer. The interior of the theatre is spectacular and is being brought up todate by donations.
We were made to feel very welcome and part of the evenings entertainment. The show itself was called Magic in the Music and I would give it 10 out of 10.
It was such a good evening that we even donated money (voluntarily) to keep the place going.
If you live in Eastbourne and have not been to a show then shame on you. When its gone you will regret it.
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