Local Reviews
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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In July 2015, behappie said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
I visited here for the first time to see "Dirty Dusting". The show was absolutely hilarious, but the experience was helped by the lovely intimate setting.
We sat in the stalls and there were not many rows, so even if you had been near the back you would still have enjoyed the show.
The staff are fabulous here. They are all volunteers and give their time to keep this treasured theatre going.
Before the show we wanted to order a bottle of wine, but they only had a price list by the glass. So the lovely lady behind the bar arranged a deal for us.
I loved my experience here and can't wait for the next time I come back to this theatre.
We sat in the stalls and there were not many rows, so even if you had been near the back you would still have enjoyed the show.
The staff are fabulous here. They are all volunteers and give their time to keep this treasured theatre going.
Before the show we wanted to order a bottle of wine, but they only had a price list by the glass. So the lovely lady behind the bar arranged a deal for us.
I loved my experience here and can't wait for the next time I come back to this theatre.
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In August 2015, edwinFareham said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Wonderful to go to a genuine old fashioned theatre ,with boxes,stalls balcony and footlights all in a colourful and ornamental setting.
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In August 2015, purplewings2015 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Lovely old fashioned theatre with good seating (think you would have a good view of the stage wherever you sat) and run by very helpful volunteers. Yes it's a bit tired (clean but in need of some refurbishment) but having seen three shows there now it definitely doesn't disappoint - seeing Treasure Island in a few weeks which looks to be an amazing show.
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In August 2015, bryan p said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Fantastic night. Great entertainment and lovely atmosphere in this wonderful building. Better than London's West End. Praise and thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who worked so hard and of course Chas, Dave and Nick. Brilliant
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In August 2015, Navigator487478 said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
True professionals, great musicians, well worth going!!!!
Nice to see a group not full of themselves. I would recommend to all age groups.
Nice to see a group not full of themselves. I would recommend to all age groups.
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In August 2015, Alec L said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
OK ish, all the old favourites but too loud & distorted so words couldn't be heard. Perhaps this was worse where our seats were, upper circle, but in that case the seats should have been cheaper, they were too close to the price of front row stalls. Very tatty decor and seats.
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In August 2015, Jennifer C said about Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Have visited The Royal Hippodrome on many occasions and always get a warm welcome. It is a lovely old theatre with a great atmosphere. The shows are always good value for money.
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