Local Reviews
In May 2015, Joanna C said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
We saw 30th May Saturday Matinee - it was the best show I have seen so far by Angelica - the production was incredibly professional: the musical arrangements and choreography were stunning - a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Lavinia chooses fabulous songs to suit the casts strengths, You Will Be In My Heart brought us to tears! Looking forward to the Christmas Show at All Saints Church Meads
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In May 2015, samjoe79 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Angelica Heavenly Voices put on an amazing Disney Tribute Show 'When you wish upon a star'. Great family fun and all for Starlight Foundation Charity.
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In June 2015, leloup2015 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Never been to the RHT before although I've lived here years. A proper old fashioned theatre and it's slight shabbiness only makes it more endeering. staff were really friendly and the bar not over-priced for a theatre. Now I'm on their mailing list I think it will only be a matter of time before I go again.
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In June 2015, 974janetr said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
We went to see the three degrees, who were absolutely fantastic, a really good night out. Although I have lived in Eastbourne for 16 years and go to the theatre regularly I have never visited the Hippodrome . The theatre is beautiful but needs a lot of money spent on it to bring it back to its former glory, there is an overwhelming smell of damp when you first go in but you don't notice it after a while.
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In June 2015, steviethebest said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Took the grandchildren to Frozen sing a long they really enjoyed it:-) the theatre is old fashioned but that adds to the charm!
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In July 2015, Chris P said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
loved this old fashioned theatre, took the Grand Children to see Aladdin .loved the play as much as the grand children,they were fascinated by the theatre and the whole experience.Any grandparent out there take you grandchildren and yourselves to this charming Eastbourne theatre and enjoy,they do not make them like this anymore
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In July 2015, Heathcliff63 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Attended very enjoyable show and the staff were extremely helpful, friendly and delighted that I was attending the Hippodrome. Great choice of seats, reasonably priced.
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In July 2015, paulleyshon said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Fantastic show, we'll worth every penny. I would say to everyone who is staying in Eastbourne to go and watch this it's fantastic. Would deffo return
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In July 2015, Jane C said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Great variety show. Great cast of singers and dancers. Cosy little theatre. Volunteers friendly and full of information. Lovely ice cream in the interval. Good price ticket. Easy to get to.
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In July 2015, DJWindy said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Last Tuesday my wife and I were fortunate to be invited to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne to see a performance of Hooray for Hollywood which is on every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the summer at 8:15pm up until 8th October.I am familiar with the other two theatres in Eastbourne (the Devonshire Park and the Congress) but had never been to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre.
It’s a delightfully intimate theatre having been built in 1883 and is run largely by volunteer staff who are all very enthusiastic, efficient and helpful. Over the years many stars have appeared there including amongst others Harry Houdini, Marie Lloyd, Elsie and Doris Waters, Tommy Trinder, Vera Lynn, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Ken Dodd, Roy Hud and Bruce Forsythe
Unfortunately the theatre had seen better days and in 2008 Eastbourne Borough Council regained control of the theatre and it is now operated by the Royal Hippodrome Trust with a view to operating the theatre as both a community venue and professional theatre
Hooray For Hollywood promises to take you on a spectacular journey through the movie musicals - from the innocence of the silent era movies with Charlie Chaplin, right through to the modern day blockbuster. Trapdoor Productions along with Cirque Du Soliel performer Renato Pires will entertain and enthral you with a mix of song, comedy and dance. -.
The cast is made up of professional and amateur performers (and I use that term in it’s strictest sense in that they don’t earn their living in this way, it’s not a comment on their professionalism). The younger members of the cast come from the Rattonian Theatre School and they are excellent featuring quite often during the first half of the performance.
All the song and dance numbers are performed with gusto where appropriate and the slower solo numbers sung beautifully. The show is hosted by Grant Martins and I thought that was going to be his role all evening but buy the end of the first half you will realise that he is that rare commodity a song and dance man that can deliver a good (and occasionally not so good joke). I have to say that although I felt some of them a bit cheesy the audience loved it.
It’s a great nights entertainment and suitable for all ages. It’s wonderful to have a bit of variety and the addition of the acrobatic scenes involving ropes and silks by Renato Pires (I would have called them scarves but was corrected by my wife who knows a bit about things) along with the comedy and song and dance makes for a very enjoyable evening.
At times I felt it almost had an end of the pier revue feel about it and what’s wrong with that in an English seaside town. If you live near Eastbourne or are holidaying in the area then it is definitely worth taking time out to go and see it and the bar prices are the most reasonable I have been charged in a long time for a very large glass of wine.
It’s a delightfully intimate theatre having been built in 1883 and is run largely by volunteer staff who are all very enthusiastic, efficient and helpful. Over the years many stars have appeared there including amongst others Harry Houdini, Marie Lloyd, Elsie and Doris Waters, Tommy Trinder, Vera Lynn, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Ken Dodd, Roy Hud and Bruce Forsythe
Unfortunately the theatre had seen better days and in 2008 Eastbourne Borough Council regained control of the theatre and it is now operated by the Royal Hippodrome Trust with a view to operating the theatre as both a community venue and professional theatre
Hooray For Hollywood promises to take you on a spectacular journey through the movie musicals - from the innocence of the silent era movies with Charlie Chaplin, right through to the modern day blockbuster. Trapdoor Productions along with Cirque Du Soliel performer Renato Pires will entertain and enthral you with a mix of song, comedy and dance. -.
The cast is made up of professional and amateur performers (and I use that term in it’s strictest sense in that they don’t earn their living in this way, it’s not a comment on their professionalism). The younger members of the cast come from the Rattonian Theatre School and they are excellent featuring quite often during the first half of the performance.
All the song and dance numbers are performed with gusto where appropriate and the slower solo numbers sung beautifully. The show is hosted by Grant Martins and I thought that was going to be his role all evening but buy the end of the first half you will realise that he is that rare commodity a song and dance man that can deliver a good (and occasionally not so good joke). I have to say that although I felt some of them a bit cheesy the audience loved it.
It’s a great nights entertainment and suitable for all ages. It’s wonderful to have a bit of variety and the addition of the acrobatic scenes involving ropes and silks by Renato Pires (I would have called them scarves but was corrected by my wife who knows a bit about things) along with the comedy and song and dance makes for a very enjoyable evening.
At times I felt it almost had an end of the pier revue feel about it and what’s wrong with that in an English seaside town. If you live near Eastbourne or are holidaying in the area then it is definitely worth taking time out to go and see it and the bar prices are the most reasonable I have been charged in a long time for a very large glass of wine.
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