Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1424 reviews
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Saw my daughter (5yr old) perform some oliver songs. Lovely venue that's nice and personal.
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I love this theatre, the decor inside it's old and traditional, but not dirty old, beautiful old. This is like a trip down memory lane. The stage is so close you feel involved. I've seen local productions and big stars here like Miranda who I went on to see at o2 and didn't enjoy as much.
Parking isn't great so maybe get a taxi and enjoy a little drink.
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Staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. The tickets are good value, seats are what you would expect for a theatre of this age, a little tatty at the edges, but money is being raised for refurbishment. Row J has extra leg room, and there are 2 wheelchair spaces with companion seats available.

Reasonable range of drinks available at the bar for good prices, but the bar is cash only (cash machine over the road at Tesco Express if you need it.)

I've seen several shows here now, and they've always been good fun. Highly recommended.
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Not too bad
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Very good
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Did not know what to expect . Wow what a great theatre 133 years old.
Great seats 3 row from front. Show production by locals and young kids chorus. Show as good as any west end. The compère was brill had us all laughing with his seaside jokes.
Concession tickets £15 each
Bargain . Brill all round show. Jokes bit cheeky for kids,
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Just as it should be... A beautiful old theatre, untouched ... Looking from the outside you wouldn't believe how beautiful it is inside, like a hidden gem.
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Wonderful little theatre, really beautiful inside no big shop just a pleasant little bar and interval ice-cream. Definitely going again. One of Eastbourne's hidden treasures
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We went to see Brian Connelly here last Friday.
The volunteers that work there are amazing lovely kind helpful people.
Calm relaxed atmosphere thoroughly recommend to everyone!
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Recommended - great show.
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Beautiful old theatre, lovely show
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Rather jaded but quirky experience. Staff helpful.
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Big fan of this place, gets great shows considering it's size and looks great with the refurb!
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Such a beautiful old theatre with lots of character. The staff are very friendly and more than happy to tell you all about the history of the theatre.
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Friendly staff. Fun show. Air conditioning made it chilly.
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Lovely authentic 'Good Old Days" theatre and the actors were enjoying themselves as much as the audience
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We went to the Royal Hippodrome theater as we were on coach holiday the gentleman came on board the coach to tell us about the show they putting on that a musical movie Variety show so booked up for that evenings performance when arrived and took our seats. The shows compair was very amusing the performers and the dancers were excellent the children did a brilliant job with their part in the show the staff were all friendly and helpful the theater l loved it was small and beautiful palace full of history oozing from its walls if your Eastbourne check whats on
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Lovely little theatre
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Great night and lovely theatre
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Staff helpful venue is small but nice shows I've seen have been 10 out of 10
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Great evening
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This Show is definitely not one to be missed.

Had a fabulous evening on 20th May seeing this truly spectacular show. My husband and I have been going to
theatres all over the country for the past 26 years and this
performance was one of the best we have ever seen. The
theatre itself is magical and nostalgic. We took my mother
who following a recent operation on her legs had to use a
wheelchair. The staff at the Theatre could not have been more caring and helpful and we would like to say a big thank you to you all for creating such a memorable evening. You truly are
all a credit to the Theatre and will definitely be returning soon.
Eileen and Pete Commander
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Wonderful theatre with such character and good choice of programs.
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Brilliant evening out . Old building a little run down. Staff very nice and considerate.
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