Local Reviews
In February 2017, sussexman-11 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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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In August 2015, mavis41 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Excellent performance, good view and sound. Friendly ambience. Comfortable seats. Well staffed throughout
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In August 2015, NIGELSWAFFER said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
We saw Chas and Dave in this intimate oldie worldie theatre ( but with all modern conveniences). Guaranteed a good view whatever seats you have. Parking can be difficult but if you get there early as we did you can park right outside and nip round the corner to Crown and Anchor pub which serves good food.
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In August 2015, Stevie J said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Went to see Chas & Dave at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly throughout the evening to ensure visitors had a pleasurable time. The building is very old, which added to the ambience of the night.
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In August 2015, theatregoer2015 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Good views from most seats and some signs of refurbishments in the stalls and the circle, the upper circle seemed a bit forgotten and cramped, with signs of wear and tear. (Maybe a financial issue)
Plenty of character and will not hesitate to come back for other performances.
Lighting and sound of great quality.
All staff and volunteers encountered were very friendly, helpful and professional with a vast knowledge of history and up and coming events. A real credit to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.
Plenty of character and will not hesitate to come back for other performances.
Lighting and sound of great quality.
All staff and volunteers encountered were very friendly, helpful and professional with a vast knowledge of history and up and coming events. A real credit to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.
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In August 2015, WestHighland said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
I hadn't visited Eastbourne for a few summers, but returned this year and having been to the Hippodrome in the past, I booked to see the variety show Hooray for Hollywood. I thought it was going to be a professional show, so was disappointed to discover that it was all amateurs. Perhaps I should have realised when there were no star names on the poster. The performers certainly put a lot of energy into it, but it was a show that definitely needed better direction and much better choreography - and it would have been worth spending some money to have professionals do this. The director clearly had little idea of staging or how to position people on the stage. So many items almost worked, but not quite. The choreographer clearly devised just one dance routine per song and had everyone on stage doing exactly the same steps. Watching dancers doing the same thing in unison each time gets very monotonous and it needed some imagination.
The set was very lacklustre for a show of that title, which suggested glamour and glitz, and a lot of the movie clips weren't even Hollywood films....it made me feel that where there was time to fill, the director just put in some more film clips, whether relevant or not..
The compere certainly tried hard and I so desperately wanted him to be good, and yet each time it didn't quite work. And the John Inman walk combined with the Frank Spencer facial expressions got a little tiresome after a while....and so many of the gags were of the, "oh come on, laugh, I'm trying my best here" type to lower the audience's expectations, as if to say, "we're only amateurs, so it doesn't matter" - but the ticket prices aren't that cheap and people expect to see a good show.
So overall I felt very disappointed. It had so much potential, but for me it just didn't work. It's a lovely old theatre and it looks like a fantastic programme of shows coming up, so it's a shame that the summer season lets it down. Maybe next year it can return to a proper, professional variety show?
The set was very lacklustre for a show of that title, which suggested glamour and glitz, and a lot of the movie clips weren't even Hollywood films....it made me feel that where there was time to fill, the director just put in some more film clips, whether relevant or not..
The compere certainly tried hard and I so desperately wanted him to be good, and yet each time it didn't quite work. And the John Inman walk combined with the Frank Spencer facial expressions got a little tiresome after a while....and so many of the gags were of the, "oh come on, laugh, I'm trying my best here" type to lower the audience's expectations, as if to say, "we're only amateurs, so it doesn't matter" - but the ticket prices aren't that cheap and people expect to see a good show.
So overall I felt very disappointed. It had so much potential, but for me it just didn't work. It's a lovely old theatre and it looks like a fantastic programme of shows coming up, so it's a shame that the summer season lets it down. Maybe next year it can return to a proper, professional variety show?
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In December 2016, Alison B said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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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In December 2016, Dommac said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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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In December 2016, marilyng721 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
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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In December 2016, bugsmummy said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Lovely atmospheric theatre. Went with children & grandparents & we all had a fantastic time. Loved every minute.
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