Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1431 reviews
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Never knew this fantastic place existed.Just been to the brilliant Jack and the Beanstalk. We will be back.
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Went to the panto - it was utterly hilarious!
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Jack & The Beanstalk 28/12/22. Pantomime at its best!! 10/10. Great cast, costumes, stage scenery. West end quality at half the price. Venue, Royal Hippodrome, fine example of theatrical splendour. It's traditional and better for it! Professional team on duty floor and bar. Unbelievably ALL VOLUNTEERS! Why!?? The theatre couldn't keep going without them plus donations! So GO, support and enjoy!! JM 😃🎭
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Very nice for a family evening.
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Just watched Jack and the Beanstalk. It was hilarious, one of the best pantos I’ve been to in a longtime. We will defiantly be going back next year.
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Very entertaining panto.👍🥂
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Fantastic old music hall
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Amazing theatre, great cast and very funny
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Worth the 250 mile journey to see Jack and the beanstalk. We'll done cast
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We visited to see Jack and the beanstalk Panto 2022, we took all the family as it was so reasonably priced. I have to say it was a fantastic show that entertained all of us, the youngest being 5 and the oldest 70. There was something in it for all of us, so many adult laughs which flew over the kids heads. All of the staff were so helpful and really friendly especially with my 70 year old disabled mother. We have seen many pantos over the years and this one really was perfect as we were also able to visit the Santas grotto before hand which is also at the Hippodrome. The kids really enjoyed that too. Great show, great cast, might even go back after Christmas, it is definitely the best panto in Eastbourne this year I think.
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A lovely old theatre with loads of character. The pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, is an excellent production with great actors. Great for kids and grown-ups alike. Do go and see it. You will not be disappointed.
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Venue a bit tired looking with fraying seats, very dated feel but shows seen always amazing.
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Beautiful theatre with so many fabulous shows on to see.
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What a great little theatre! Second year we have been to the Panto here and it is by far a lot better than the bigger productions. The actors seem like they are really enjoying themselves and the theatre staff and conscientious and attentive. If your looking for a great panto with the kids the head here. Very recommended!
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I took my granddaughter to see the Panto. Had a great time. Its a beautiful old theatre.
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Wow!! Loved the entirety. We took my grandsons to see 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. The show was brilliant. The cast cannot be praised enough and the Hippodrome itself is one amazing venue. Mums, Dad's Nans, Grandads and children of any age appeared to delight in the whole pantomime. Looking forward to the next show at Easter.
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We have been here several times for pantomimes and have always had a great time. The staff are friendly and helpful.

I love the fact that it still has the old style theater look.
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Was very good seeing a pantomime never been to one before but was really good
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Had the best night, was completely unexpected
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Lovely theatre, great staff who made us all welcome 🤗
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Lovely little theatre.
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Lovely friendly front of house and bar staff
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Best show hilarious Naughty adult Panto each year been going for past 8years excluding lock downs 👍👍
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I don't live near enough to this venue to be a frequent patron (there's an ocean between us) but anyone who lives close to it is blessed with a real gem of a theatre. I saw Decades of Disco (really fun) there in late November. The theatre has lovely bones; it's intimate; and well located. Support the Royal Hippodrome!
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Because i was at a great concert there last night
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