Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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Good performance but over priced and expensive for the show. THe children enjoyed it but it only lasted an hour. We had our original booking cancelled and had to choose another day.
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The performance was wonderful and the actors were great. It appealed to all age groups and I was surprised there were not more people. We were made most welcome and treated with great care and respect. I have never been to the hippodrome before but would love to come again
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The Hippodrome is a lovely little theatre, well-staffed by friendly people. Two issues to keep in mind, though, if you're going to see "First Hippo". One, is that the area around the theatre is a bit seedy, which makes for a slightly downbeat arrival on a cold winter's day. (Don't let that stop you, though: it's nice when you get inside). The second point is more important: "First Hippo" feels like a work in progress - maybe prior to London? The actors work hard and some of the effects are imaginative. But there's a lot of standing around on stage explaining things - which leads a fair bit of tedium in the first half at least; and the themes never quite manage to gel: is it pure, crazy fantasy or are they genuinely trying to explain the calorific value of poo? (That'll make sense when you're there). Sometimes, too, cartoon cut-outs wrongly stand in for real actors so there's a sense of drama sacrificed in the interests of speed or cost. And the singing is average at best: or maybe it's the songs. It picks up towards the end; and those poo-bits are genuinely funny. We took one five-year-old and a nearly-three-year-old. The younger one was more enthusiastic about it later. Do go, it may improve; but maybe pack some goodwill, and don't expect more than a certain amount of fun.
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i took my young children along with my husband to see this show on a Friday afternoon. The theatre is lovely, very clean, friendly and happy staff.
We are local so have visited the Hippodrome on a few occasions and have never been dissapointed with our trip.
We are local so have visited the Hippodrome on a few occasions and have never been dissapointed with our trip.
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A lovely old theatre, with a great play and great performers. A real treat. I would highly recommend both the show and indeed the theatre.
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We saw the hippo on the moon and thoroughly enjoyed it. A beautiful setting and amazing theatre to enjoy it in. Your staff were wonderful - so friendly and helpful too.
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Absolutely brilliant show. I loved it as much as my 5&3 yr olds and would happily watch it again. This show is great for young children.
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We took our 4 year old grandson to see The First Hippo On The Moon by David Walliams. The show was brilliant & very entertaining. The puppet animals were excellent, as were the cast. We al thoroughly enjoyed the show & we had one very happy Grandson.
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Myself and my daughter love going to the theatre, although sometimes it can work out expensive. The hippodrome is very reasonable and all the productions I have seen here whether it be professional or amateur have all been very well put together and enjoyable. Lovely little theatre, although a bit dated it is comfortable enough and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
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Extremely helpful and friendly staff.
We had been advised to sit in Row J on the phone booking hotline and it didn't disappoint upon arrival. We had good sightlines and lots of leg room.
We had been advised to sit in Row J on the phone booking hotline and it didn't disappoint upon arrival. We had good sightlines and lots of leg room.
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Love this theatre, very old and lovely inside. Lovely staff. My 5 year old granddaughter loved The First Hippo to land on the moon.
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I can only give three because as a wheelchair user accompanied by a carer, I thought the spaces were not big enough for three chairs as advertised, but two only.
I enjoyed the Adele tribute act and would go again. The staff were lovely.
I enjoyed the Adele tribute act and would go again. The staff were lovely.
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Amazing show and so lovely to see the theatre so alive. Staff could not have been more helpful.
Would go again.
Would go again.
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Brilliant night, this local lass has a great voice and her show is very entertaining.Great setting in this small theatre makes it an more intimate experience.
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A fantastic evening watching the amazing Helen Ward-Jackson as Adele!!!
The Royal Hippodrome was a great venue for this to be held.
The Royal Hippodrome was a great venue for this to be held.
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Excellent night out with friends. We had lots of fun the place was clean and the staff we very friendly would deffinitly
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A friend and I attended a show here and it was brilliant. The venue was clean and well presented and the acoustics were great. The staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to visit again
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The theatre staff are all lovely and friendly and very welcoming what a beautiful theatre thank you for great evening
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How wonderful to see such an old and original theatre still being used and being staffed by such enthusiastic staff! I believe it is about 130 years old and has the warm and relaxing atmosphere that makes you "feel at home", we watched an early xmas show!! however they all worked hard especially Grant, and gave a full two hour performance much to everyones enjoyment....well done to all involved.
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This is the 4th time I have seen this show. We have brought different friends each time and they have loved it!
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A lovely old theatre with bags of character, friendly staff and The Billy Joel Songbook show was 1st class.
Well worth a visit this theatre needs supporting.
Mr D j Kemp Winchester
Well worth a visit this theatre needs supporting.
Mr D j Kemp Winchester
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Super show, fabulous cast and helpful staff on arrival. The down side of attending this venue is the parking, limited disabled parking directly outside and general parking is quite difficult in the vicinity.
The overall experience is lovely, refreshments reasonably priced and a Great Wall of fame to look at.
The overall experience is lovely, refreshments reasonably priced and a Great Wall of fame to look at.
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The theatre itself is great - comfy seats with plenty of legroom. The staff could not have been more welcoming. As for the show itself - Elio Pace plays the Billy Joel Songbook - it was amazing. Elio is a true devotee of BJ, and gave us lots of background information about the why, where and when the songs were written. We were treated to old songs, lesser-known songs, the love songs and of course all the favourites. Everyone was on their feet, rocking in the aisles. Magic
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Elio Pace was excellent again. This was our second visit to see him and the show and musicians were fantastic. A great atmosphere to the whole evening.
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This was our third visit in recent months to this lovely Theatre. Elio Pace and his Band provided us with a tremendous evening's entertainment. We would highly recommend this venue. Booking on line was easy, the staff friendly and helpful. Eastbourne and the surrounding area are extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful Theatre located as it is within easy reach of the promenade. An added attraction is the presence of some very nice restaurants within walking distance of the Hippodrome.
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