Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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The theatre, which is manned by volunteers, retains an air of late victorian genteelity. Comfortable seats allow one to it and enjoy the shows in comfort. Parking in the area can be difficult but not impossible
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Went to see Joe Brown, he was great as always.
The theatre is much more attractive on the inside compared to the outside. It could do with a little TLC.
However lovely atmosphere, comfy seats, leg room and friendly staff.
Overall a great experience.
The theatre is much more attractive on the inside compared to the outside. It could do with a little TLC.
However lovely atmosphere, comfy seats, leg room and friendly staff.
Overall a great experience.
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We celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary by watching Joe Brown at the Hippodrome. The theartre is very small so it felt really intimate.We felt very in touch with all the old time acts that must have performed there in the past.It is a beautiful building inside, just ignore the exterior.We were shown to our seat by a lovely lady. The toilets were very clean. We didn't use the bar so cannot comment on it, nor did we buy an ice cream but they were available should we have wanted one.We had a lovely evening and do hope to return soon.
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Have visited this theatre twice now and both performances were excellent, well staged with good accoustics. Quite small theatre with a fairly basic bar but very friendly.
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what a distinctive theatre I loved every second even the dusty smell added to the atmosphere I half expected Shakespeare himself to come on stage
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A small friendly theatre including a small bar. We went to see 'Elvis'
It was a fantastic show which everyone could sing along with.
It was a fantastic show which everyone could sing along with.
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Brilliant!!! Thoroughly enjoyed the evening of entertainment at the Hippodrome in Eastbourne. Wonderful old theatre, but still a comfortable evening
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The show was a pro-am production and was well performed by everyone. A good comedy/magician provided the links.
The theatre is a community project supported by local businesses and appears to be staffed by volunteers. They are trying to renovate and improve the place with limited funds. I wish them well in their endeavours.
If you are down that way go to a show there and lend them your support.
The theatre is a community project supported by local businesses and appears to be staffed by volunteers. They are trying to renovate and improve the place with limited funds. I wish them well in their endeavours.
If you are down that way go to a show there and lend them your support.
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Very good for all ages and reasonably priced.Close to all main hotels on sea front.
Glad to support local dramatic societies,
Glad to support local dramatic societies,
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Magic in the Music Summer Show is a must at the Hippodrome in Eastbourne. Very Entertaining....a Lovely show.
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It was good to know that any profits were going to RNLI. I understand that most of the tasks are carried out by volunteers.
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I cannot believe I have lived in Eastbourne for 46 years and never visited this theatre before last Saturday. A friend and I went to see a Portrait of Matt Monroe...when entering the theatre we were straight away asked what our seats were and shown which door to go through where we were greeted by another usher who showed us to our actual seats and then pointed out where the bar and the toilets were. We thoroughly enjoyed the show which was a mix of friendly banter and our favourite Matt Monroe songs and a delicious ice cream at half time. The staff are all volunteers who obviously love helping out and the venue is charming and the acoustics were good...we are already deciding what we are going to see there next.
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Very good would go again. Put on a great show good specially the Children great magic man great seats
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the newly run theatre has now new life for the local hospitality are in control. the choice of shows are to suit all ages .
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The show was reasonable for the seaside. Don`t think that they would pass the first round on the X factor. However, the Hippodrome Theatre is 131 years old - well worth a visit - would have shined better with sow going back to the 50`s / 70`s. So we had a good £15 worth,
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We visited when we stayed in Eastbourne. It is a lovely Theatre
and very comfortable. I guess it is very old as a few of the Theatres in Eastbourne are but there is always something going on
Margaret S Abingdon on Thames
and very comfortable. I guess it is very old as a few of the Theatres in Eastbourne are but there is always something going on
Margaret S Abingdon on Thames
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I went to see this play on Saturday 28th June and really enjoyed it. It was a murder mystery where you had to pick out the murderer after finding the clues in the play. The actors were really good, and I particularly liked the way they involved the audience in the plot. I didn't get the murderer right though, I thought it was Inspector Berkley.
I had been looking forward to seeing this play since my friend bought the tickets, and it didn't let me down. I was laughing all the way through.
I hope they do this play, or something like it again. It was a great night out!
I had been looking forward to seeing this play since my friend bought the tickets, and it didn't let me down. I was laughing all the way through.
I hope they do this play, or something like it again. It was a great night out!
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Although it was an amateur production, it was excellent, a really good evening, and the staff were very pleasant
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Went to see songs through the ages !!fabulous show great talent the Beatles could have been original thought Paul was there especially and loads of young talent !!well done all well worth a visit!!
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I was fortunate to be part of a 100 strong choir Voices that performed at the Royal Hippodrome recently. It was a privilege to tread the boards of this beautiful old theatre where so many famous and great names from the past have appeared. The acoustics are excellent and the seating for the audience comfortable. Most of all this historic theatre is a focal point for theatrical entertainment in a seaside town. Like many small theatres all over the country it struggles to survive but thanks to its dedicated team of volunteers who tirelessly work towards ingenious ways to continue the restoration work and keep it afloat, hopefully it's future looks optimistic. By visiting and seeing a show, you will help secure the future of this beautiful old theatre.
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Thoroughly enjoyed this romp of a play! It's the first play I have been to that involved the audience in the plot. It was great fun!
This play, being a pilot, was only on for the one night.......but I would go to see it again tomorrow. I got the chance to see new, up and coming actors play their debut performance on a theatre stage, along with more seasoned actors. The whole experience was really great, and I hope they do more of the same. I will certainly book MY ticket!
VERY WELL DONE!
This play, being a pilot, was only on for the one night.......but I would go to see it again tomorrow. I got the chance to see new, up and coming actors play their debut performance on a theatre stage, along with more seasoned actors. The whole experience was really great, and I hope they do more of the same. I will certainly book MY ticket!
VERY WELL DONE!
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The Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne is one of the few venues that offers a top rate experience from BOTH sides of the curtain! I have been a visitor to this theatre, and found it to be great , both in the standard of productions there, and the whole theatre going experience.
Last night I directed over 100 members of VOICES choir on stage at the Royal Hippodrome, and it could not have been made easier for us to just get on and perform. Staff were incredibly helpful and polite, and the stage crew experienced and willing to go the extra mile to make the evening the huge success it was. In short, whether you are a theatre-goer or looking to put on a play/musical/recital etc, I recommend the Hippo without reserve......in fact, I actively encourage everyone to use the theatre, which will help with the ongoing restoration of this historic and much loved site.
Diana Terry, singer, actress and Director of VOICES choir.
Last night I directed over 100 members of VOICES choir on stage at the Royal Hippodrome, and it could not have been made easier for us to just get on and perform. Staff were incredibly helpful and polite, and the stage crew experienced and willing to go the extra mile to make the evening the huge success it was. In short, whether you are a theatre-goer or looking to put on a play/musical/recital etc, I recommend the Hippo without reserve......in fact, I actively encourage everyone to use the theatre, which will help with the ongoing restoration of this historic and much loved site.
Diana Terry, singer, actress and Director of VOICES choir.
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I took part in a concert at this beautiful restored theatre, it is a magnificent setting with good acoustics, my guests in the audience were very comfortable and could hear and see the show perfectly.
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Have been to several concerts now at this lovely and lovingly renovated old theatre. Great acoustics, comfy seats, wonderfully welcoming atmosphere - I believe front-of-house people are all volunteers - a real gem. The place feels full of love!
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We had a fantastic night at the Royal Hippodrome. The Drifters were amazing. Professional, charismatic with huge stage presence and wonderful music. It was great to see members of security bopping away to the songs!
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