Local Reviews
In September 2016, Jenine L said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Lovely old theatre with friendly and helpful staff. Went to see Joe Pasquale and as always he was on top form and we even got to participate in his show 😀
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2016, Q8777JPsimong said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Visited this venue to see the fantastic Joe Pasquale. Really intimate and cosy venue allowing a great view of the performance. Whilst the venue has a need for further refurbishment, what it has is a warm friendly atmosphere with helpful and welcoming staff. This venue needs visitors in order to help it stay in Eastbourne as it has been for the past 133 years, please don't let it vanish and help support it.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2016, JohnRWebb said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
We sat upstairs on this occasion in the Dress Circle because by the time we decided to book to see Joe Pasquale on that Sunday evening, stall seats were very limited. After climbing the many stairs we arrived outside the Dress circle doors where we were greeted by a smiling lady who checked our printed E tickets and told us where to go to find D-11 & 12. We found our seats and sat down to recover from our climb up those stairs. I will just say as we have visited many dress circle and grand circle theaters in London and as they are all old buildings there is no lift, so I am not knocking the Hippodrome Theatre OK. One thing we did notice while waiting for the show to start was because there were not many other seats been sold upstairs, other people were coming in sitting down, and then moving to other seats. One elder couple actually did this three times before being happy with where to sit in the dress circle. The next strange thing we noticed was a gentleman made an announcement we think about not taking photos or videos during the performance, but we couldn't be sure as he didn't use a microphone so it was not possible to hear him clearly. The show started and the first half of Joe's performance was very funny and we enjoyed it as it was clear the rest of the audience did as well. The next strange thing for me, was as after retirement I have become a tech volunteer at the Underground theatre so play audience background music myself, was that the same tracks played before the show started were repeated again. We can't believe this was anything to do with Joe Pasquale.
Anyway we had an ice cream and then the second half was due to start but not before that old couple moved again this time close to us. We mention this seat moving as we have never witnessed it before, as we thought we had bought two dress circle seats and they were ours for the whole show and we had to remain in them, as we have always done in every other theatre we have purchased theatre seats for a show at anyway. The second half was better than the first in our opinion and it finished with an encore before the lights went up and we made the much easier journey downstairs, where in the foyer we were greeted by a gentleman asking for donations. I gave him a pound as I live in Eastbourne and the theatre is in need of some tender loving care due to its age, and also it may help them to buy another CD to play with the other one?
Please support this lovely old theatre guys Sue & John
Anyway we had an ice cream and then the second half was due to start but not before that old couple moved again this time close to us. We mention this seat moving as we have never witnessed it before, as we thought we had bought two dress circle seats and they were ours for the whole show and we had to remain in them, as we have always done in every other theatre we have purchased theatre seats for a show at anyway. The second half was better than the first in our opinion and it finished with an encore before the lights went up and we made the much easier journey downstairs, where in the foyer we were greeted by a gentleman asking for donations. I gave him a pound as I live in Eastbourne and the theatre is in need of some tender loving care due to its age, and also it may help them to buy another CD to play with the other one?
Please support this lovely old theatre guys Sue & John
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2016, mareltomw said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Great show by Joe Pasquale. Had not seen him for some time,unfortunately, but the wait was worthwhile.
The theatre was ideal for his performance although not full. Fellow Eastbourian did not know what they were missintg.
The theatre was ideal for his performance although not full. Fellow Eastbourian did not know what they were missintg.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2016, SergioR1 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Very keen volunteers. I had a great unplanned day out seeing old Hollywood dance and sing sketches from old favourites. However, the theatre itself is in need of restoration. I was told Lottery fund money is in its way.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2016, Seasonedtravellers99 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Great show was seen by us and our party of 19 taken, Musicality a great night was had by all price once inside were reasonable. It was a shame to be told that there was a chance of it closing for ever and hope the fund raising continues to keep it open.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2016, russellturner said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
We watched the Stage Play - Jerusalem last Thursday at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne. This not so well known play was performed by Pocket Size Theatre Company under the direction of Keith Smith. It was excellent and deserved a much wider and larger audience. It was so refreshing to see something different performed and so true to real life. The of the cast delivered a professional performance throughout and the main character must be singled out for special praise for the both the level of content and its retention plus the realistic delivery it required. I'm sure if this had been shown in Brighton or London it would be playing to sold-out audiences!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2016, Andrew P said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
I recently hired the theatre for a charity concert. It is a great Victorian theatre built 135 years ago with a wonderful traditional atmosphere. The staff are very welcoming and friendly and the theatre puts on many good shows. It has a nice bar and comfortable seating with good views of the stage.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2016, Googly2010 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
This was our first visit, to see Steeleye Span and relive (for the writer) some youthful memories. The venue is really charming and as others have stated, the staff are very friendly. Our enjoyment of the music was marred by a tendency to drown out the (essential) words of their songs with over-loud guitars, drum, bass, which was a shame. But we enjoyed the atmosphere in this charming theatre.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2016, Edward667 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Very nice show, we thoroughly enjoyed it. First time in there, so was surprized with its size, much bigger than we thought.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk