Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1424 reviews
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I love this venue. They offer a wide variety of entertainment; the staff and volunteers are helpful and its a lovely building.
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Total regeneration of a beautiful building great family vibe and fabulous entertainment. The hard work of all the team shines through
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An amazing venue, that has been lovingly and sympathetically restored. So many fantastic and diverse shows, whilst also providing a platform for local schools and other community projects. Well done to everyone involved.
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Love all the local groups shows they put on here
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The iconic Royal Hippodrome has been bought back to life by Debbie, Alex and co. It has some fantastic shows and allows local talent young and old to experience performing for a live theatre audience.
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An amazing venue and so superbly run by Debbie and Alex Adams and their team. Bringing great shows and entertainment to Eastbourne.
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This theatre is honestly like our second home. It is beautiful inside and out and we love visiting there. The Hippodrome offers the best in all aspects of music and the arts and it deserves to win as its the best theatre around.
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Such a lovely theatre with a real warm, friendly, family feel, which hosts a variety of shows to suit all tastes. The theatre offers local children the opportunity to perform on stage. Alex and Debbie have worked hard on the refurbishment.
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You don't get ripped off on drinks and snacks
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I love this theatre and its management team. From every seat you get a great view of some incredible shows along with an abundance of local talented performers. The front of house team are always welcoming, the bar area is well stocked, its clean, warm and welcoming what more could you want. Eastbourne at it's best.
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Love all the molding and the enchantment of this lovely building. The architecture is lovely.
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Absolutely love this theatre, it has been beautifully renovated and have seen some fantastic shows! Staff are lovely and since being run by Debbie and Alex, the theatre has thrived!
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Beautiful place to watch well devised and performed plays, went to go see Peter Pan and let me say it was wonderful, really good acting and entertainment for all ages
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Friendly place, doesn't pretend to be better than it is. Good shows, definitely worth a try
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I have seen many shows here and thoroughly enjoyed every visit. A real warmth hits you as you enter this theatre. The sumptuous decor with welcoming staff sets you up for your evening of entertainment. A varied array of shows to choose from always with an eye to including the community. Check out what's on and visit asap!
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Staff are helpful. I'm short but the legroom looked good (even for the very tall man sitting next to me). The front row is very close to the stage. I imagine you would have a good view wherever you sit. Thoroughly enjoyed the panto I went to see.
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Visited for the first time recently with friends to see Rock for Hero’s!....what a beautiful theatre!....We will be back!
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Wonderful theatre under great management whose shows cater for such a diverse range of theatrical and musical interests. In particular it is especially strong in developing children's interest in the theatre and giving them the opportunity of performing on stage.
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The Royal Hippodrome is a wonderful theatre, beautifully restored, it has fantastic shows and is great value for money. The Royal Hippodrome celebrates local community, enabling local talent to shine as well as performances from big well known talents. We love it! Cannot recommend enough. Great job Debbie and Alex x
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The Hippodrome Theatre is a real hidden gem, with so much character, history, charm and beauty. We love watching and performing here it’s like our second home. The staff are very welcoming friendly and helpful. Best in Eastbourne.
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The Hippodrome Theatre has had a new lease of life thanks to Alex and Debbie and all the wonderful staff and volunteers. It’s the heart of the town where magic, excitement and imagination comes alive.
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A piece of Eastbourne history that could easily be overlooked due to many years of neglect from EBC however, under new management this theatre is being refurbished and going from strength to strength it hosts popular shows for the entire family, at reasonable prices it’s a joy to visit and be welcomed by a fantastic team of volunteers who love the theatre and hence give their time willingly A truly special place
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Great venue - always a warm welcome and they are presenting so many different productions - something for everyone. Refurb is gong great guns too!! I LOVE this theatre.
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This theatre brings back that excitement you get from when you would visit the theatre as a child. The new decor throughout the building has really brought back the glamour the theatre deserves. A wide variety of shows are always on throughout the year suitable for all audiences. Booking tickets is made simple and prices are reasonable. I've never come away from a show at this theatre without a smile on my face, would highly recommend.
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Magical...on every level
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