Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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A great night out at the theatre at a very reasonable price. I will definitely look out for other good shows to go to at this friendly theatre.
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Great show, nice little theatre. Would sit further back next time as stalls go right up to stage.Very enjoyable evening would recommend totally Tina for a great night out.
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First visit to this lovely theatre. Will certainly look out for more shows to attend in the future. Lovely friendly staff who couldn't be more helpful. Surroundings and a brilliant show made a perfect evening. More publicity in a wider range of media possibly required such as Sussex Express or Kent and Sussex Courier as a lot of people travel in to Eastbourne from outlying areas and may not be aware what is on at the Hippodrome. Looking forward to a return trip in the near future
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We visited the Hippodrome theatre to watch a 'Totally Theatre' show.
The show was very good but the theatre itself made the experience. From the friendly greeting at the door to the volunteer ushers we were made to feel welcome. The sightlines are generally good and the Victorian theatre small enough you can clearly see musicians on the stage from both stalls and the circle.
Although it is a little frayed around the edges the theatre is clean and comfortable and I would not hesitate to book another show here.
The show was very good but the theatre itself made the experience. From the friendly greeting at the door to the volunteer ushers we were made to feel welcome. The sightlines are generally good and the Victorian theatre small enough you can clearly see musicians on the stage from both stalls and the circle.
Although it is a little frayed around the edges the theatre is clean and comfortable and I would not hesitate to book another show here.
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Watching from the Dress Circle I was prepared to believe that I was watching a young Tina Turner.
A high standard of musicianship, enthusiastic dancers, costume changes, lights and projected images made for a fine, entertaining show. Justine Riddoch charmed the audience and made the best of Turner's most popular songs
A high standard of musicianship, enthusiastic dancers, costume changes, lights and projected images made for a fine, entertaining show. Justine Riddoch charmed the audience and made the best of Turner's most popular songs
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The theatre has seating that is far enough apart so that you are not sitting with your knees in your mouth, I am 6ft 3in and I could sit comfortably also it is not to hot or cold as some theatres are, the sound system is great and the staff are very friendly and try and help as much as they can, definitely somewhere for the whole family.
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Enjoyed the circus of horrors in beautiful historic surroundings. A little tired looking but this takes nothing away from the enjoyment. Support local theatres, so further generations can soak up the atmosphere .
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Classic Victorian theatre
Small and intimate auditorium
Circus of Horrors presentation was fantastic, if different!
Small and intimate auditorium
Circus of Horrors presentation was fantastic, if different!
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Have been several times now and it never fails to impress, best seats so far row J
Brilliant show of the Circus of Horrors and the old theatre only added to the atmosphere.
If you want to get a taste for this theatre go on the ghost walk!
Brilliant show of the Circus of Horrors and the old theatre only added to the atmosphere.
If you want to get a taste for this theatre go on the ghost walk!
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Fun frollicks of adult nature. Goth rock acrobatics n contortions that i thoroughly enjoyed! X x x x
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This is a lovely independant theatre. The shows are quirky, independent and worth supporting. Parking is a problem due to the Theatres location so allow extra time if driving
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A very funny enjoyable evening recommended well done cast
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Friendly staff
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Took my daughter to see a show here after Xmas. ( The first Hippo on the Moon)
The theatre is very old looking inside and out it really needs to come out of the dark ages.
The staff was lovely but the show was poor lots of cardboard cutouts the acting very amateur the props very dated only about 50 people there. I wonder why? Defo would not rushing back there. I did not feel the nearly £50 for the tickets was money well spent. That's my opinion others may differ.
The theatre is very old looking inside and out it really needs to come out of the dark ages.
The staff was lovely but the show was poor lots of cardboard cutouts the acting very amateur the props very dated only about 50 people there. I wonder why? Defo would not rushing back there. I did not feel the nearly £50 for the tickets was money well spent. That's my opinion others may differ.
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Everything about this Show was faultless . For a 3-year old grandchild it was absorbing and ' Walliams ' humour was appreciated by the grandparents ! Very good voices from a very hard-working cast .
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We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Hippodrome, the show was great and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Apart from wanting to smack Shelia Hippo & Hercules hippo it was fine. As it was aimed at children I'm sure it was fine my granddaughter enjoyed it.
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My 4 year old grandson and I loved this wonderful production - he was entranced from the moment the lights came up to the rousing chorus at the end. The cast are fantastically enthusiastic and the Royal Hippodrome (so apt!) is a perfect little theatre. Well done all.
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Bit of a shambles, ordered front row up on the balcony but moved to somebody else's seats down in the stalls then moved again!
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Rough round the edges and in need of some love, despite this, there was something lovely about the place. The staff couldn't have been more helpful too. The amazing First Hippo on the Moon" show helped us enjoy the thearter even more.
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We took our 4yr old son to see David Williams 'first hippo on the moon' and it was simply superb and made so much more pleasant because if the wonderful theatre and the friendly welcoming staff
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The performance was great and lovely story ,kids would've enjoyed it just a pity we had show disruption by others and staff didn't intervene. Horrendous service to make a complaint to, not planning on visiting again as children left upset by the experience much prefer congress theatre/Devonshire
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Lovely atmospheric theatre. Went with children & grandparents & we all had a fantastic time. Loved every minute.
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I Love this theatre. The volunteers do an amazing job. The show was very good, I enjoyed it as much as my eight year old granddaughter.
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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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