Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1410 reviews
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Avery old and as much as possible original theatre. Puts on a lot of shows others wouldn't and really has the old time look and feel. Be aware the seating is not very comfortable staff are very friendly and viewing can be obscured but pricing compensates
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Lovely old theatre..bit flakey on decor but adds to charm. Staff really friendly and helpful. Definitely Go again.
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Great evening seeing phycic Sally.
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Cash only bar caught us out but a nice venue all the same
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Great nights First one Tribute to.
Frank Sinatra .Then Tribute to Mowtown. And A Summer Show brilliant 3 nights
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Lovely old variety concert hall venue. Lots of original features.
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Lovely little community run theatre
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Brilliant to see it used so much and great choice of shows and artists
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Lovely small theatre. Watched three degrees and it was excellent, the support group that was on before hand was excellent to. Friendly staff, great service.
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Wonderful show, spoilt though by several groups of noisy, disrespectful people.
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A great medium sized theatre, the team that operates the Hippodrome are kind and welcoming. We have recently been entertained by, guitar heroes and Tom Fitzpatrick, fabulous shows, and affordable, please help and support this gem in Eastbourne.
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Good staff, lovely atmophere
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Briliant
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Been there for Steeleye Span concert. Beautiful performance at lovely venue at seaside. Love the place small but really good one. Let me try it for more
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Very good show
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Nice little provincial theatre. Tiny little bar.

A nice place to be
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Enjoyed a good night at this theatre brilliant performance of show
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First time I've ever been to the Hippodrome in Eastbourne and the place is fantastic. So nice to come here and support not only the wrestling but the Hippodrome itself. This theatre deserves to do well. Very good prices on confectionery unlike other theatre's I've been to. The staff are the best, so polite and helpful, nothing is to much trouble for them. And I must say very well staffed to. If your visiting Eastbourne please go to The Royal Hippodrome your really enjoy yourself.
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Just sitting in the interval of ‘thats Entertainment ‘ It’s fantastic! The performers are all so brilliant and the theatre staff are the best! They’re all so friendly and helpful. If you’re planning a trip to Eastbourne make sure you visit this wonderful show and the lovely people in the theatre! You’ll regret it if you don’t!
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Thoroughly enjoyed the show
"That's Entertainment" great little theatre
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The theatre is very quaint and the many volunteers friendly with the coat of refreshments not astronomical like in most theatres.
The seating is very traditional and perfectly comfortable. I thought the decor looked lovely, newly refurbished and very attractive.
My only negative was the show! That's Entertainment wasn't that entertaining. Obviously targetee at the more mature audience (I was easily the youngest audience member and I'm in my 40's!) And the humour was obviously old fahion e and embarassing. The adult performers were all strong singers and dancers and gave it their all despite such a small audience. The children, you couldn't hear them and their performance was less than average. The show definitely picked up after the interval (when the children left!) I loved the theatre but would recommend a different performance to watch.
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Charlie Chaplin has entertained from this stage. You can feel the atmosphere. Fabulous little theatre. If you don't want to see a show. Do a back stage tour. Original and beautifully kept
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The Theatre is tucked away at the back of the town. It is a lovely little theatre.
We saw the show "That's Entertainment" and it was brilliant. The cast danced to old musical numbers from the 50s and 60s. The young compere who was a cross between Bruce Forsyth and Larry Grayson was brilliant and great at interaction with the audience. During the show there were two games with audience participation.
This theatre is run solely by volunteers and they receive no grants, etc and it was lovely to support them by watching this show.
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Went to see "That's Entertainment". An excellent musical with comedy interspersed throughout the 2 hour long show. Highly recommended and great value I am a visitor to Eastbourne but recognise that places like this need your support to continue providing shows in a historic theatre.
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It's ok. Drinks prices are very expensive. Volunteers work hard.
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