Royal Hippodrome Theatre

4.7/5 based on 1424 reviews
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An enjoyable day performing at The British Music Hall Society's "Day At The Sea " With The New Foxtrot Serenaders dance show band. I found all the staff and volunteers very friendly and it was a joy to have performed at this wonderful old theatre. Long may it continue.
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Lovely older theatre seating good where ever u sit!
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A glorious theatre and a wonderful supportive, helpful and welcoming Staff. Really hope to work there again ���
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We've been to several shows at the theatre and it is such a beautiful old building which relies on volunteers to keep it going. Whatever the show please visit just to see the beauty of the old building.
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Miła atmosfera super obsluga
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Excellent old place and an excellent show, 5 stars and more
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A wonderful Easter pantomime at this historical old theatre. The children loved it and we hope to visit again very soon.
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Very entertaining evening listening to Danny Baker’s amusing anecdotes and interesting “life” stories. Although the show was over three hours long, it did not seem like it and we could have happily carried on listening. We look forward to the next instalment!
The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, which is manned by very welcoming and helpful volunteers, is unfortunately a little run down and in need of some attention but, with its very varied entertainment programme throughout the year, it is still well worth a visit.
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Staff are very welcoming and friendly especially Jane who helped us out of a pickle. Deceiving from the outside!
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Came to see Danny Baker, he was brilliant.

We loved the theatre and staff very helpful as not feeling well and they swapped our seats for us.

Theatre has great character.
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Accessible, near town centre and amenities, historical, good shows
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A lovely evening at a good old style theatre...very welcoming ,comfy,and great ice cream at the interval !!!
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Been here a couple of times. Although small this lovely old theatre has everything a larger theatre would. Always warm and comfortable seats. Refreshments, snacks and even a bar. ice cream at the intervals is very popular and lovely to see tradition kept.
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Great show! My niece loved it. She doesn't usually sit down for long periods of time, but she was glued to this and didn't move once! Also entertaining for adults too, was very funny!
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Watched the little mermaid show, just brilliant! Comedy had everyone laughing even my 14yr old!! Fantastic value lovely evening out!
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A very enjoyable evening spent by my wife and I listening to The Dubliners tribute band in this intimate Victorian Theatre. It still has the charm and intimacy that no doubt made it a popular venue in Victorian times.
We were four rows back from the stage, which because there is only leg room space and no walk through between the front row and the stage, placed us closer to the stage than is usual in most more modern theatres.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
Occasional guided tours of the theatre occur during the year as part of walking tours ( East of the pier ) This gives access to the ' back stage ' and private box stairways.
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This is the 3rd Easter panto we have been to at the theatre. This one was one of the best. Do not know what that guy who gave a 2 is thinking about!! My 7 year old did not stop laughing at the crabs - that bit with the film titles - hilarious. Yes it's full of innuendo - but all pantomimes are! Thought the sea witch was fabulous - best villain ever seen in a panto. Can't wait until Alice in wonderland next Easter!! Well done RHT hope you keep going against the odds
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My daughter and I both had a lovely time as always.
We have previously visited the Hippodrome to watch shows like Frozen, christmas show, Treasure Island, Rapunzel, to name a few.
Love the theatre.
The staff are fantastic and work hard (was told their all volunteers :@)) the Wicked stage company are superb and I would highly recommend going to watch their show when one omes up as they are brilliant and so very talented
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Fantastic show in a great building, we sat in the dress circle and had a perfect view of the show, will definitely go again.
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My children really enjoyed this show and the staff at the Royal Hippodrome were really friendly. I've never been to this theatre before and inside was much nicer than I had thought it would be. I would definitely visit again.
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Excellent family fun . Recommend everyone to see this and any show in the future.The royal hippodrome is a lovely place
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The show was amazing, the staff were very friendly and helpful. A very enjoyable experience�
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It is not the no.1 theatre in eastbourne but they do a diffrent type of production than the more popular ones and they hold a church there on Sundays too. They do hold some relious clubs. The church they use is kings church
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Always a good experience with great shows and amazing staff
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This was my first visit to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne and also my children's first to a theatre. I have two children aged 6 and 3 and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We were sat up in the dress circle and I was a bit worried they may not be able to see the stage. But the view was great - plus booster seats were offered which made it even better. Would definitely return.
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