Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1398 reviews
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Seats a bit snug and very few ladies toilets. Theatre itself beautiful and we'll preserved
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Went for Dinosaur Adventure show, staff were nice, snacks were shop price and not extortionate which is so rare to see, but in the balcony I really struggled with leg room as u can't stretch out at all which is a problem for me as I have a bad knee. Music seemed a bit loud for kids
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We went to see the pantomime. Very helpful with getting the best price for our family dynamics: disabled, carers, pensioners, school/college goers etc! Very complex. Anyway they helped me to book suitable seats too. Plenty of people who can help you find your place, bar and book/prepay for ice cream, which is brought to you during the interval! Seats were great (stalls) great view. Toilets handy and clean. Bar nearby in seat area too! We had a lovely time. Only issue is parking, but the taxi solved that.
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Super prestation des American four tops!
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Sleeping Beauty. Very good acoustics. Lovely building
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We saw Sleeping Beauty. The theatre is fantastic and the staff were all very helpful with my elderly relatives! :)
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What a treat! Cavendish School gave their performers and audience the best theatrical experience in a brilliant venue!
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Great Pantomime good main actors
all staff friendly above all the theatre has a presents of its own
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Beautiful theatre!
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The best pantomime in Sussex by far!!!!
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Don‘t stop the music: theatre with great show, good songs, great singers, dancers and actors. We were well entertained and will come again.
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Wonderful Sleeping Beauty production this year. So many changes of sparkling costumes for all the cast who obviously enjoy working together. Local references and up to the minute remarks understood by children as well as some for the adults. A very professional and talented cast of characters.
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Absolutely fantastic panto and production - every aspect was so professional - the singing, acting, costumes, choreography, music, this is the second year we have been and have really enjoyed it and laughed a lot.
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Watched the christmas Panto here for the last 2 years. Its brilliant, very funny, and great for all the family. Well done all those involved 👏👏👏
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I go every year to the adult pantomime and love it , the staff are always friendly and help as much as they can ,The only problem I have is the seats are a bit low as I’m 6’1” but besides that it’s a great treasure of a place , thank you
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Lovely atmosphere. Great staff and a really nice little bar area. A proper local theatre with history that's looked after and cared for. Looking forward to coming back again.
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Show we went to see was not good left half way through awful
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Saw The Rattonians Chrsitmas Spectacular, it was fantastic, a very talented cast from young to old. The staff at the Hippodrome are also absolutely fantastic, so helpful. Thank you every one for a fantastic evening.
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Lively and lovely place. Great atmosphere staff very friendly
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Really lovely theatre,staff friendly, very well maintained as well
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Lovely old theatre. Good seats probably all with good views. Nice staff. Clean toilets.
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Great little theatre venue. All seats have great view and small enough to have that intimate feeling.
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A lovely asset to the town and a great selection of shows for all audiences.
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The Hippodrome is a gorgeous theatre, full of character but also comfortable. I've loved watching school productions, comedy and pantos there. Absolutely wonderful performances in a lovely setting.
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Amazing Theatre!!!
Every Christmas it's a definite family outing.
As good as anything you get in London.
Love supporting our local talent.
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