Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1438 reviews
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The past few years have seen this beautiful theatre gradually being brought back to life by an amazing team of dedicated people. It's a work in progress which makes it even more interesting to visit! Some great and varied offerings throughout the year, great ticket prices! Comfy seats with good legroom and views, just a lovely atmospheric place to be. Lovely staff.
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Very pleasant little theatre, good sound, comfy seats, cheap refreshments, helpful staff. All on road parking but if you don't mind not being right outside there are spaces to be found for free.
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Beautiful theatre with a huge variety of shows. Comedy, music, ballet, children’s shows, musicals - there truly is something for everyone!
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Nice theatre showing all kinds of genres and plays
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Enjoyed Lindisfarne last Sat night.... Staff enthusiastic. Lot of restoration work has been done. Collection bucket at the end to help pay for new carpet to entrance hall.... Good idea. A place for live gigs is needed in Eastbourne
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Brilliant time, lovely venue
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This is a theatre full of character. It is clear that they are working hard to fully renovate this theatre. The staff were volunteers and they were really friendly and were genuinely grateful that we were there as customers. The seats are spacious and there is plenty of legroom. We were in the Dress Circle (A3 and A4) and had a great view. Overall, a lovely place to visit.... and The Drifters were great.
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Been waiting years to go to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne and was not disappointed. Greeted by friendly staff and when entering the stalls the feel was delightful. Chairs very comfortable, view excellent and the atmosphere it generates is wonderful. Thoroughly recommend and thank you for making it an unforgettable evening.
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very exciting experience
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First time here with my daughter watching little mix what a great show and the staff are brilliant! Val and Steve and the man on the door welcoming everyone were lovely a credit to the theatre 😁
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This is beautiful theatre and is always a pleasure to visit. Plenty of on street parking and restaurants nearby.
A good variety of different performances to suit all tastes. One of Eastbournes gems.
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Great Easter panto snow White
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Worth a visit some great shows coming
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Improving venue, run by friendly staff. Drinks, ice creams etc are priced well to make it affordable.
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absolutely the best pantomime I have ever seen. I have never laughed so much in my life... honestly worth the drive from Portsmouth to Eastbourne and will be coming back. very talented actors and Anthony sat hicks as Nellie was a blast..The villan Carli norris was fabulous all so funny and had the crowd in fits of laughter. walked out looking like we had coat hangers in our mouths. best money I've ever spent thanks to all for a great evening.x
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Great show beautiful building
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Central location in Eastbourne ,but run down .
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Lovely little theatre
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Lots of building and decorating going on when we visited (March 2019). Will be much better when completed.
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Very beautiful theatre
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This is a lovely theatre all run by volunteers of all ages because the greedy council wont support them & wanted to make this truly wonderful theatre into a car park been to a couple of shows here always packed out so best to book seats ,this time we went to watch circus of horrors wow what a show weird & strange ,everywhere you sit is clear few but row q is where they have the sound desks so would avoid the higher seats numbers if you don't like it loud they also have spaces for wheelchair uses & a bar with crisp etc & ice creams at individuals wow worth a visit to this wonderful theatre
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Nice traditional theatre, Upbeat Beatles really good show xx
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Great theatre and great show
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A beautiful, privately owned, Victorian theatre run by very friendly people. It's a bit tired in places but undergoing extensive renovations at the moment and I'm sure the finished result will be fantastic. Regular shows throughout the year catering for a wide audience. Definitely a jewel in Eastbourne's crown.
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What a wonderful and interesting trip around this beautiful Victorian Theatre. Well worth a visit too to see a show.
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