Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1438 reviews
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Great Show, Summer Season Tuesday and Wednesday until October. Lovely little theatre, the oldest one in Eastbourne. Other shows at the weekend G4, Ed Byrne, Blake to name a few. Great kids shows too. Something for everyone, Comedy Tonight!
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Fabulous show. Such talent from all ages. Have seen it three times now and still has me in stitches. Great singing, dancing and a awesome compère
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What a delightful theatre this is! Tucked away in Seaside road, it can easily be missed as it looks like a shop from the front. Step inside though and you will walk into an auditorium that is just like a slightly smaller version of the Devonshire park theatre. Although it is staffed by volunteers, there's nothing amateurish about this theatre. It is one of Eastbourne's many cherished assets.
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We whent to see Dick and Dom they where awesome good old fashioned slap stick humour we all had an amazing time we all laugh so much fun for all ages.the theatre is a gorgeous old building
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Such a lovely classic theatre!! Been there loads incl on paranormal investigations . The staff last night at the Steve Hewlett show were the best I've every seen in many years of theatre going !! Well done!! Steves show is amazing as is he !!
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Friendly staff
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Very funny, enjoyed by all, no one checked our tickets so anyone could have walked through, pretty worrying this day and age, need to be a lot more observant, but overall
attentive staff
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Had a great time at Dick & Dom's show at the Hippodrome.
Friendly staff, reasonably priced tickets. Lovely old theatre with beautiful decoration.
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We visited with our toddler to see pat a cake baby which was a great show. Staff really friendly and welcoming. Amazing venue. Good sound and facilities. A bit short on leg room, but I'm tall. Places like this need our support, great asset to Eastbourne
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Lovly old place very good summer show
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We love this little place, we go as often as we can, unfortunately there is never a great deal of interesting things to enjoy at the moment.
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wonderful theatre and a wonderful show i'm not going to single anyone out they were all great including the kids.if you like variety shows then this is for you.
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Came to see Spamalot. Fantastic reception all staff very friendly and most helpful, to top it all the show was absolutely brilliant.
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This years Summer Show at this 134year old theatre was just wonderful. The Royal Hippodrome,Is a truly lovely old theatre. The volunteers,who greet you are so happy and helpful. This years Summer Show is called A Right Royal Variety Show. Full of fun and plenty of laughter.
Would recommend it to anyone. It's a must see,if you are visiting Eastbourne.
Only on twice a week, every Tuesday and Wednesday,until beginning of October.
Prices are good,and the bar's are very reasonable to.
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A spacious, well equipped theatre near to the seafront and it hosts a large variety of productions over the whole year.
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You'd hardly know it was there...
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Fantastic show. The host, Grant Martins, is very funny and keeps the show flowing brilliantly. There are plenty of well know songs, comedy and fabulous dancing with fantastic costumes. The Play That Went Wrong sketch is hilarious. Definitely with seeing 😀
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The Royal Hippodrome is a delightful theatre with a wonderful history. Much of the original architecture has been restored and there is always a great assortment of entertainment throughout the year. They have a dedicated website and because productions are varied there is something for everyone, from children's shows to pop concerts, musicals, comedy one nighters and Christmas shows. If you are visiting Eastbourne make sure you check out The Royal Hippodrome.
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An excellent rendition of this very silly story.
The players seemed to find it as enjoyable as the audience.
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I have seen a few local shows here! It is a pretty little theatre in a not so ideal location.. but done nice little shoes are put on & an enthusiastic " friends " society that try to keep the theatre boyant . Would be sad to see it close after do many years if it did have to , it's a part of the charm of Eastbourne
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Wonderful show, very attentive staff. Theatre needs an upgrade, but plenty of leg room, programmes really cheap, as were the ice creams.
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Lovely old theatre puts on some good shows. Needs patronage. Do not let this theatre go into decline.
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Love coming here. Love bringing my kids to
Friendly atmosphere
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treated my partner to watch spamalot, was great fun fantastic value for money and most of all friendly staff. great to see such a traditional theatre inside.
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Great theatre show with the original script and songs, and a little contemporary jokes for laughs.
Really enjoyed it.
The Hippodrome volunteer staff were really friendly and professional, advised with seating, reasonably priced snacks.
Great experience for a reasonable price.
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