Eastbourne’s January – June 2020 most popular theatre

The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106-114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 www.royalhippodrome.com THE ROYAL HIPPODROME COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS Happily EVER After

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BOX OFFICE 01323 802020 ADULT £13 | CHILD £10 www.royalhippodrome.com FAMILY (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) £40 We warmly welcome you to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne and our forthcoming 2020 Season We have a huge variety of exciting shows on acts, including ‘The Beats’, ‘The Kylie

offer this season. With professional touring Story’, ‘The Music of Barry White’, ‘A Tribute Welcome companies, local groups, dance schools and to Amy Winehouse’, ‘Tribute to Rod Stewart’, new local companies using the venue, we look ‘Buble and Sinatra’, ‘The Little Mix Show’ and forward to welcoming you through the doors of many many more! our lovely refurbished theatre. We have some great opportunities for you to Over the past year there has been some introduce youngsters to a theatre experience substantial changes to the interior of the building - following great successes at The Royal and our Foyer is now looking bigger and better Hippodrome over the past few years, APL return than ever. Both the Stalls and Dress Circle with their Easter Pantomime, ‘Aladdin’, which Bars have received some very much needed promises to be an affordable and entertaining improvements and hopefully the experience for experience for the whole family. Ballet Theatre theatre goers has been greatly improved and UK bring much loved ballet ‘Giselle’ in April and enhanced. David Walliams’ best-seller ‘Mr Stink’ is brought Our very own Hippodrome Community Theatre to life on stage in June. Company return in February Half Term with a The Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club and Disney Compilation show ‘Happily Ever After’ Theatre Tours have become popular, recurring with songs and scenes from the BEST Disney features at the theatre. We are pleased to films. This show is suitable for both boys and girls, young and old alike. announce a new monthly event ‘Sunday Night Live! With Duality’ which will run throughout the Highlights over the course of this Season include summer. This will feature songs from some of the BBC’s Stars Janette and most iconic artists in popular music. Aljaz in March and Ian Waite and in April. We welcome Sir Geoff Hurst for an evening Work continues both front of house and behind of chat and memories of his career and the scenes to improve and refurbish the theatre heads up a fantastic evening of entertainment in to its former glory, with further works planned aid of Chestnut Tree House. With ‘The Drifters’, for 2020. We would like to take this opportunity ‘’, ‘La Voix’, ‘Merrill Osmond’ and ‘Sounds to thank everyone who has supported us and of the 70s Live with Johnnie Walker’ also visiting look forward to welcoming patrons old and new the theatre, we have a packed programme with to our beautiful Victorian Theatre - the oldest in something for everyone! Eastbourne. As always we have a plethora of amazing jukebox Alex and Debbie Adams shows paying tribute to some fantastic famous Theatre Directors www.royalhippodrome.com

Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 3 The Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club, now into its second year at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, has become a regular highlight in the theatre’s programme, with audiences returning again and again for a brilliant evening of entertainment. The Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Clubs were established in 1988. In that time they Recurring Events have been proud to present performers such as Jack Dee, Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, and Alan Davies, now all TV stars in their own right. Every other month sees a four-strong line up of comedy’s rising stars, hosted by your resident compere Windsor, who is back by popular demand!

Saturday 15th February • Saturday 4th April • Saturday 20th June Doors open 7pm, show starts 8pm and the bar will remain open throughout. All Tickets £10 THEATRE TOURS DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF EASTBOURNE’S OLDEST THEATRE The Royal Hippodrome Theatre Friends invite you to discover the history of Eastbourne’s oldest working theatre. Come along and see the places the public do not normally get the chance to see. Tours take place regularly throughout the year starting at 10.30am and last approximately 1 1/2 hours.

Wednesday 5th February • Wednesday 4th March • Wednesday 1st April Saturday 25th April • Wednesday 6th May • Wednesday 3rd June 10.30am £5

SSeeaaSS iidde S pectaculaR comedy song dance 2020 sees Trapdoor Productions return for their 8th Summer Season, ‘Seaside Spectacular’. Featuring popular classics as well as musical theatre standards, this show has something for everyone. Sparkling dance routines, brilliant vocals and a good dose of comedy. Fronted by much loved song and dance man, Grant Martins, and with a company of local professional performers - and a fabulous youth chorus - ‘Seaside Spectacular’ promises to be a scintillating, seamless evening of unadulterated fun for all the family!

Every Wednesday from 6th May – 28th October 8.15pm Full Price £17.50 / Concession £15 Box Office: 01323 80 20

After the enormous success of their 2018 show ‘One Night Only’, Duality – local professional performers Paula and Barney Pout - along with their band The Rhythm Crew, are excited to return to the beautiful and newly refurbished Royal Hippodrome, for a regular monthly feature during the Summer and Autumn season 2020. ‘Sunday Night Live!’ features songs from some of the most iconic artists in popular music. From Matt Monro, The Carpenters, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and Carole King, to the world of Motown, Blues, Country and much more! Get ready for a truly electric night of music with Duality at ‘Sunday Night Live!’

Sunday 24th May • Sunday 28th June 8.15pm Full Price £18 / Concessions £16

www.royalhippodrome.com 4 “If you like music and guitars you will love this show!” We all love a bit of guitar-wielding in a song! It’s iconic,

soulful and oh what a beautiful instrument! The January Story of Guitar Heroes is an awe-inspiring, dynamic show which transports you through time: from the 1950s with artists such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin from The Shadows, including gifted legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, through to modern-day players such as the great Brian May and the electrifying Steve Vai, to name but a few! Presented by guitar virtuoso Phil Walker, this production’s extraordinarily talented band uses over 30 guitars to recreate and accurately reproduce the sound and ambiance of each guitar hero. Featuring video footage of historical moments, with state-of-the-art lighting and delivered with a light-hearted vibe, this makes for a truly sensational and enjoyable evening. Now in its 5th year, The Story of Guitar Heroes has become increasingly popular not only with many guitar players and musicians but with people and families of all ages. Friday 31st January 7.30pm Don’t miss out on this spectacular show. You won’t Full Price £25 / Concessions £23 be disappointed!

Wednesday 5th February THEATRE TOURS 10.30am £5 February

The Jersey Beats are returning for the third year running! Viva Blackpool presents ‘The Jerseys Beats’ as we celebrate the music of one of the greatest groups of all time, the 100 million album-selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. It’s an evening of great music, fun and more which features our amazing vocalists, your host Leye D Johns and our beautiful dancers the Viva Showgirls. Don’t miss out on this incredible night with ‘The Jersey Beats’! If you love the songs and music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, you’ll love this show! Now in its 5th year at Viva Blackpool and reimagined for 2018, ‘Oh What a Nite!’ captures the essence of the West End production Jersey Boys, like never before! Packed with outstanding music performed by a sensational group and featuring all your favourite tracks including “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like A Man” and “Bye, Bye, Baby”, ‘Oh What A Nite!’ promises to be just that.

Friday 7th February – 7.30pm Full Price £24 / Concessions £21 www.royalhippodrome.com

Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 5 www.royalhippodrome.com All Tickets All Tickets £25 All Tickets All Tickets £10 The Hits of Motown & Soul of Motown The Hits the authoritative story and Motown of soul It’s stage show in a brand-new-for-2020 spectacular. all began to where it you right back Taking – on to 60’s lateR’n’B hits of the – the 50’s Return to a Philly and beyond. 70’s Detroit, rolling on a were Turner Tina and time when Ike their way Spinners were still working The river, back and the world held on for Sam and Dave. yourand Supremes The hurryingno be There’ll of SmokeyMotown memories as the tracks and truly tears are well retraced. Robinson’s be too proud to beg for don’t more And please: before getting Temptations The one more from boogie shoes on to hits from Rose your 70’s and The Trammps. Tavares Royce, memories better, No show brings back the packing in so many solid-gold hits along the music’s soul revives USA’ Town ‘Soul way. in the must-seegolden years one last time show of the year! Doors 7pm, Show 8pm Saturday 15th February Saturday Friday 14th February – 7.30pm This is an emotional

All Tickets All Tickets £24 Thursday 13th February – 7.30pm Starring Nya King with her World Class Singers King with her World Starring Nya & Musicians Whitney is just The story that is never told about how uniquely brilliant she was as an artist; by many she had the greatest voice of the last 50 measures, She changed the way pop music was sung years. roots. gospel and bringingblues to circle full back it Her legacy was her music and we celebrate her life and songs with a musical concert dedicated to the Whitney Houston. legend that is Nya King Direct from a sell-out tour in , offersexperience to opportunity fans the all the “Whitney a moving tribute to the musical life of Whitney reliving that magical presence that Houston”, stageon provided creating that forillusion amazing passion Along with a lot of hard work, the audience. her vocal range can deliver the and vocal techniques, including the great ballads and of course classics, songs from the film Bodyguard. show and a spectacular trailblazing musical testament Diva of all time. R&B soul, to the most iconic pop, The show everybody is talking about!

February Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 6 www.royalhippodrome.com

February 7

All Tickets All Tickets £27 Kenny Rogers Thursday 27th February – 7.30pm & Saturday 22nd at 7pm & Saturday “’s Leading Dolly and Kenny Impersonators” “Europe’s USA chart busters in concert! ‘Native New UK top 10 classic hits include Odyssey’s A For ‘Looking Out’, It Wear and Up It ‘Use Yorker’, My Roots’ To ‘Going Back ‘Inside Out’ and Out’, Way Tell ‘Don’t grooverare as the well as anthem soul Her’. Me Tell and funk, jazz, dance, pop, Their fusion of soul, Latin-Caribbean rhythms continue to make them In the great tradition that popular around the world. new releases Odyssey’s has made them famous, “old school carry their classic sound forward as meets new school meets old school”. Daily at 3pm plus Friday 21st at 11am Daily at 3pm plus Friday Wednesday 19th – Saturday 22nd February 19th – Saturday Wednesday Adult £13 / Child £10 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £40 Adults Adult £13 / Child £10 / Family (2 As Seen

‘Happily Ever After’ is the magical Disney celebration celebration Disney is the magical Ever After’ ‘Happily Community Hippodrome The Royal to you by brought 2020. Half Term in February Theatre and ‘Cinderella’ hugelytheir Following of productions successful this next offering of and delight audiences will entertain ‘Aladdin’, all ages. Disney and scenes from the BEST Popular songs movies – forsomething girlsand boys both Disney– Heroines and Heroes doing what they to this full-scale best! Sing and dance along do dressed as your favourite come Disney character and production, is this of the characters after the show, with a chance to meet some sure to be a truly magical experience for the family. all All Tickets All Tickets £20 Friday 28th February – 8pm Europe’s Number One Multi –Tribute Country Show Number One Multi –Tribute Europe’s performed in over 30 Countries around the World. in London’s West End and featured on TV around the World. End and featured on TV around the West in London’s trulyThis byhosted is show unique Jayne Sarah been has who performing as Dolly Parton forover 25 years and is Europe’s Journey back through time of Country. to the Queen Tribute Leading shaped icons who influential most the meeting some of Country Billie Jo Spears, Johnny Cash, including Patsy Cline, music history, John Garth Brooks, Wynette, Tammy Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Twain. Glen Campbell and Shania Denver, A must-see for any fans of Country Music! Dollythe supports tour The ImaginationParton Library Children’s 1121917 Charity Dollywood Foundation Charity no. Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 Tickets £11 Tickets www.royalhippodrome.com CONCERT 10.30am £5 Sunday 1st March – 3.30pm Sunday 1st March 60TH ANNIVERSARY Join past and present festival festival Join past and present performersafternoon for an celebrating the Eastbourne of 60 years and Music Arts Festival. The concert will featureoutstanding performances by competitors from speech, music and dance classes. drama, 4th March Wednesday Tickets £21.50 Tickets

Tickets £24 Tickets Saturday 29th February – 7.30pm Saturday Friday 6th March – 7.30pm Friday 6th March THEATRE TOURS THEATRE Within their sensational show, ‘The Fortunate Sons’ will be Within their sensational show, ‘Bad Moon ‘Proud Mary’, performing the ageless classic songs… ‘Up ‘Green ‘Down Band’, Rising’, River’, On The ‘Travellin’ Corner’, The Bend’…..the list just goes on and on! Around a host of fascinating stories about the Add to the amazing music, and the history of the band and the audience will be swept 60’s history. in periods musical important most the of to one in time back Whilst they only existed as a band for a few short years, they Whilst they only existed as a band for a few short years, selling nearly 30 enjoyed four success, years of chart-topping million records in the US alone. The Fortunate Sons present the world’s greatest tribute to greatest tribute the world’s The Fortunate Sons present who band rock American an Revival’, Clearwater ‘Creedance in the late 1960s and early 1970s. active were Relive the Rockin’ 50’s music scene music 50’s the Rockin’ Relive revolutionisedand music of face the changed man one 1959 to 1957 Through That Holly. was Buddy man Roll. ‘N’ of Rock the meaning and sporting a pair of heavy-rimmed glasses, Stratocaster, Clutching a Fender a legend is reborn. sounding exactly Buddy in his heyday, like celebratesThis all new production shot straight into the limelight an artist who this his career was short, Though The Day’ hit the radio. ‘That’ll Be as soon as gaveone-man powerhouse of hits that the world a stack will never be forgotten. scene music fifties the Rockin’ to relive Legend Reborn’ A Holly‘Buddy – Join Anymore’, Matter‘It Doesn’t ‘Heartbeat’, Boy’, ‘Oh ‘Peggy Sue’, with hits such as ‘Rave On’ and many more. So Easy’, ‘It’s of Love’, ‘Words no wayThis is a tribute show and is affiliated with any original artists/estates/ management companies or similar shows.

February Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 8 www.royalhippodrome.com

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Full Price £29 / Concessions £27 Thursday 5th March – 7.30pm Thursday 5th March Popular ‘Strictly professional Come Dancing’ Popular SkorjanecAljaz and Manrara Janette dancers will be performingin in a special charity show March 2020. They met while performing on a worldwide tour After the Floor’. ‘Burn the Broadwaywith show years of dancing on international stages and they together, visiting exotic parts of the world dancers on BBCwere both cast as professional ‘Strictlymarriedand 2013 in Dancing’ Come 1’s in 2017. Theyhave truly amazing careers performing cruise ships and shows, TV in theatre shows, theyevident in all of the projects have been involved in. champion inAljaz is a 19 times Slovenian Dance. Ten Latin and Ballroom, Janette was born in Miami and attended musical singing and theatre school specialising in acting, dance classes and through these disciplines developed the natural charisma she charm and brings in front of the camera today. Aljaz will be supported by Lawrence Janette and Alex James and his Dance Crazy Students, Shining Stars Dance Adams and Laura Sivers, Academy and Ratton School Irish Dancers.

Full Price £27 / Concessions £25.50 Saturday 7th March – 7.30pm – 7th March Saturday LET THE MUSIC PLAY WHITE OF BARRY A CELEBRATION William Hicks with his live band and the three-piece female The Supreme Dreamgirls celebrate the music of the group White. Barry legend that is Mr. asAn experience as close to the man and his music of‘Can’t Get Enough possible featuringincluding hits the all My Everything’, My Last, the First, ‘You’re Love Babe’, Your Theme’. ‘Love and Up’, You ‘Never Never Gonna Give

Janette & Aljaz’s Dance Spectacular Dance Aljaz’s & Janette A charity event with all profits going to Hospice St Wilfrid’s Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 7.30pm Full Price £24 Concession £22 Sunday 8th March Sunday 8th March The Foundations one were of the biggest groups of the Swinging with the Sixties international chart-hoppers Buttercup’ and‘Build Me Up That I’ve Found ‘Baby Now hitsother of string a plus You’, Again’, ‘Back on My Feet like Lonely (You’re Time ‘Any Old OldBad Bad the ‘In Sad)’, and Loved Me)’ You Days (Before Born to Die’. ‘Born to Live, and Now the original lead guitarist/ vocalist Alan Warner is keeping the magnificent ‘The Foundations’ sound of alive with a group of hugely talented musicians. www.royalhippodrome.com This

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All Tickets All Tickets £25.50 Friday 13th March Friday 13th March Featuring the greatest hits from Featuring with the “flower power era” the ‘Mamas and Papas’ music of the and many more. They like brought us smash hits ‘Monday ‘Creeque Ally’, Monday’, ‘I Saw The One I Love’, To ‘Dedicated ‘California Again Last Night’ and Her few. a just name to Dreaming’, show will instantlyback transport you to one of the most iconic periods of the Sixties. and psychedelia flowed freelylove to the great music of Scott McKenzie, Barry McGuire, The Flowerpot Men, The The Turtles, Lemon Pipers, The Beatles and Sonny and Cher, many more. many, opportunity to relive the summer of love in one great show.

March Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 10 www.royalhippodrome.com

March 11

The Music of The Big Bands The Big Bands The Music of for The Count with Down “one ‘Down for the Count Swing Orchestra’ for Join the London) (TimeOut celebration of vintage music” hellova ‘Down for big band with an electrifying the Count’ are a mini Described as show full of incredible energyand musicianship. they are now regularly “a breathswing scene” on the of fresh air found at jazz clubs in the UK and abroad and at festivals including and on BBC Radio. Jazz Festival, Festival and London Twinwood but this is The band recreates from the Swing Era, classic tunes nostalgiamere no performsband the trip – theirsong in each breathing best vintage new life into the own unmistakable style, top-class instrumental Combine that the band’s with music. and irresistible humour sublime vocal performances, solos, and you get a show that will leave you feeling and joie de vivre, uplifted and wanting more. All Tickets All Tickets £22 Full Price £26 / Concession £24 Full Price £26 / Concession Saturday 14th March – 7.30pm 14th March Saturday Full Price £23 / Concession £21 Laura recreates Amy’s most memorablelive performances Amy’s Laura recreates

Thursday 19th March – 7.30pm Thursday 19th March Sunday 15th March – 7.30pm Sunday 15th March

‘Funny Original Drag Comedy Experience Girls’ – the – starring the legendary Diamond. Betty Legs up-tempo exciting If you want to see a show with big laughs, singalong routines and theatrical classics with a hilarious twist there is no show in the UK that competes with the entertainment of Funnyit is the epitome of a show- Girls – stopping extravaganza. The award-winning is a unique entertainment production not Variety, featured it has been Royal the on experience, but twice and has been on the television more times once, than could possibly be listed. Leave the fantastical world reality behind and experience as the cast entertains you in a show with no created on stage, on a tour like no other. equal, including the jazz standard from Ella Fitzgerald ‘Someone To Watch Watch To ‘Someone jazz standard from Ella Fitzgerald including the ‘Mister Magic’ from the legendary Grover of version Amy’s Over Me’, The Specials. ‘Monkey Man’ by ‘Cupid’ and Sam Cook’s Washington, this show truly is a Praised worldwide by many her loyal fans, of Amy great superstar, celebration of the musical legacy left by the late, Winehouse. Come and celebrate with us the life and music of one of the of one life and music with us the and celebrate Come Amy Winehouse. time, of all singer-songwriters greatest is the only tribute and respectful This authentic to be worldwide show Winehouse. Janis & Mitch parents, Amy’s endorsed byof both Butler recreatesJane Laura heartfeltand sound distinctive the Bringing hits you all the performances jazz and soul powerhouse. of the ‘Rehab’, Their Own’, Dry On ‘Tears ‘Valerie’, love including you know and ‘Back Good’ and of course Know I’m No ‘You A Losing Game’, ‘Love Is to Black’. Swing That Music Music That Swing Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 7.30pm All Tickets All Tickets £25 Friday 20th March Friday 20th March Direct from the USA, the from the USA, Direct everyoneshow is raving is Soul Satisfaction’s about Four Tops’ ‘American live inMotown Show- concert! you throughThe show takes Tops the Four all the hits of ‘Reach ‘Baby Out’, including, I Help‘I Can’t Loving’, Your Need ‘Standing Myself (Sugar Pie)’, ‘Bernadette’, In The Shadow’, the way Rene’ all to Away ‘Walk Acapulco’ ‘Going Loco Down In along with plenty more music The thatfrom era. golden The of songs includes show The Drifters, Temptations, The Smokey Robinson and Ben E the Stylistics, Miracles, it“as – Wonder Stevie King, was done way back in those Motown days”. With powerful vocals along with the splendidly arranged harmonies and the cleverly choreographed high energy this show dance routines, is guaranteed to leave you breathless! Soul Satisfaction guaranteed and Motown at its best! www.royalhippodrome.com 7.30pm All Tickets All Tickets £26 Saturday 21st March 21st March Saturday Herman’s Hermits – one of the biggest selling bands ofselling biggest the of one – Hermits Herman’s but around the World! not just in the UK, the ’60s, the band From their early beginnings in Manchester in 1964, appeared in 3 10 hit albums, has chalked up 23 hit singles, major movies and to date they have sold in excess of 75 million records worldwide. A ‘Can’t You Kind ‘There’s Hits ‘Silhouettes’, of include, Hush’, ‘A ‘Mrs. Hear Must World’, My ‘Wonderful to Avoid’, Heartbeat’, Got a Lovely Daughter’ and many more. ‘You’ve Brown’, song and laughter; bringing all the An Evening of nostalgia, hits to life.

March Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 12 www.royalhippodrome.com

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with Stalls – Full Price £26, Concessions £23 Stalls – Full Price £26, Thursday 26th March – 7.30pm Thursday 26th March Dress Circle – Full Price £22, Concessions £19 Concessions Dress Circle – Full Price £22, THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS CONTAINS SOME NUDITY AND SOME NUDITY THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS CONTAINS – 18’S ONLY OVER NATURE. ADULT AN LANGUAGE OF A NERVOUS FOR CHILDREN OR PEOPLE OF SUITABLE NOT NUTS! THIS SHOW CONTAINS DISPOSITION – This brand-new show will be a celebration ofThis brand-new show will be a celebration an It will include 25 years of The Circus of Horrors. driven by a rock n roll amazing amalgamation of acts, edge the sat on you a show that will have soundscape, off it with laughter. of your seat when not falling ‘n’ roller coaster ride The almighty cast will take you on a rock a circus like no other and a It’s of amazing and bizarre acts. show you simply can’t afford to miss. fan or regular theatregoer, Whether you are a Rock ‘The Circus of Horrors’ has something for everyone. 8pm performance.

Premium ticket £77 Standard ticket £27

Merrill Osmond before the Sunday 22nd March Sunday 22nd March (Front two rows) This ticket (Front two rows) includes a Meet & Greet with ‘Goin’ Home’, ‘The Proud One’, ‘I Can’t Stop’, ‘Having A Party’ and ‘Crazy Horses’. A Party’ and ‘Having ‘I Can’t Stop’, ‘The Proud One’, ‘Goin’ Home’, Merrill will be performing all the big hits from ‘The Osmonds’ plus talking about his experiences of his experiences plus talking about ‘The Osmonds’ hits from performing all the big Merrill will be people he has met and how he wrote so the famous biggest bands, the world’s growing up within one of hits. many of the world-famous He has He is also an established solo artist. of the world-famous Osmond family. Merrill Osmond is the lead singer Merrill has produced performingtoured throughout the world in many major venues and sang lead on 27 gold records. Osmonds’ have‘The produced 47 platinum and gold and written the music and lyrics for 5 number one hit records. artists haverecords and no other recording earned as many Osmond family. gold records in one year as the A Reason’, ‘Love Me for ‘Let Me In’, Apple’, ‘One Bad voice you can hear on such hits as incredible Merrill’s It’s MERRILL OSMOND MERRILL AN EVENING AN Box Office: 01323 80 20 20

www.royalhippodrome.com Please note that Sidney Kean (pictured) will not be appearing in this production. 10.30am £5 Superb performances and beautiful, bespoke performancesSuperb beautiful, and All Tickets All Tickets £25

Wednesday 1st April Wednesday Full Price £22 / Concession £20 Full Price £22 / Concession Saturday 28th March – 7.30pm 28th March Saturday Sunday 29th March – 7.30pm Sunday 29th March Starring the incomparable Pete McCall in a truly exciting exciting in a truly McCall Pete the incomparable Starring begging for thrilled and audiences that will leave show more. consummatea is Pete abilityvocal whose professional is His attention shines through in every to detail way, unequalled. With the closest voice number to the final song. from the opening fabulous the movements, to the greatin the business man himself, willand Rod becomes Pete equipment, excellent and costumes, guarantee captivating entertainment for all ages. ‘Do ‘Sailing’, ‘Maggie May’, the timeless hits such as will hear You many Legs’ and many, ‘Hot Train’, ‘Downtown Think I’m Sexy’, Ya Singing along early day. present to the career Rod’s Sir from more is very welcome! A Fun-packed Musical Journey Back to the Swinging Sixties! A Fun-packed Musical Journey powerhouse of a show End deliver a musical West An all-star cast from the thatthe era of Flower starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to Power and Free Love of the late Sixties. Gerry and the Pacemakers, Hermits, Herman’s The Beatles, Reviving the hits of Lulu, Dusty Springfield, Manfred Mann, Cilla Black, The Rolling Stones, ShawSandy manyand more. costumes return us to the sights and sounds of the Swinging Sixties. All ‘Glad You’, ‘She Loves 40-song music feast includes The non-stop, Me I’m Into Tells ‘Something ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’, World’, My ‘You’re Over’, The Mersey’ and so many more. ‘Ferry Cross ‘Shout’, Something Good’, This show will get you on your feet and dancing in the aisles!

Full Price £18 / Schools Rate £12

Thursday 2nd April – 7.30pm

THEATRE TOURS THEATRE on 01323 802020 or [email protected] For School bookings please contact the Box Office directly

WAITING FOR GODOT FOR WAITING Irish road await tramps on a lonely the appearance of a mysterious Two they while away the time by Whilst they wait, character called… Godot. eating a trying to sleep, contemplating suicide, making up, quarrelling, carrot and gnawing on some chicken bones. Beckett created one of the great poignant and unforgettable play, For his hilarious, “a play in Once famously described as comedic double acts in modern theatre. humour Theatre Nation bring their customary wit, twice”, which nothing happens, masterpiece. and flair for highly expressive physical theatre to Beckett’s

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April 15 Child (Under 16) £10 All Tickets All Tickets £23.50 rate please call the Box Office. Sunday 5th April – 7pm All Tickets All Tickets £10 Full Price £18 / Concession £16 For special dance school group booking Saturday 4th April 4th Saturday Friday 3rd April – 7.30pm Friday 3rd Doors 7pm, Show 8pm Back by popular demand! ‘The Ultimate‘The demand! by popular Back to David Bowie’ returns to The Royal Tribute Hippodrome in 2020. and his full band in aJoin the incredible Jean Genie spectacular 2 hour show. career The show works its way through Bowie’s playing all the well-known hits plus some lesser- ‘Let’s on Mars’, ‘Life to hear Expect known records. ‘The course of and Rebel’ ‘Rebel ‘Starman’, Dance’, Jean Genie’. This show really is a must-see for any Bowie fan!

BALLET THEATRE UK BALLET THEATRE Giselle of allJoin Ballet Theatre UK in one of the greatest ballets ‘Giselle’. time, A tragically girl romantic tale of a young who however she would soon falls deeply in love, for he was betrothed to another. be deceived, the young girl kills Through despair and desperation, herself as she could not live without him. along with the ghosts of young girls who Wilis, The Queen of the condemns the lover to dance to his die before their wedding nights, He can only be saved by the intervention of the spirit of Giselledeath. Wilis to flee. and the break of dawn which forces the ‘Giselle’ has never lost its popularity with First performed in 1841, considered to be one of the jewels in the crown of the audiences, romantic repertoire. Featuringinternational24 Ballet of de Corps full witha along dancers Theatre UK presents Ballet the critically acclaimed Principal Dancers, this haunting classic in its full glory set to the stunning music by Adolphe Adam. Box Office: 01323 80 20 20

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All Tickets £15 Saturday 11th April 11th Saturday Child £13.50 / Family £48 11am, 2.30pm & 6pm

Friday 10th April 8pm Adult £15.50 / Concession £15 Sunday 12th April – 4pm Thursday 9th April – 6pm Friday 10th April – 2.30pm

fun and naughty innuendos! Over 18s only Monday 13th April – 11am & 2.30pm

of ‘ALADDIN’of – expect plenty of corny jokes, farcical

One performance only of a hilariously corrupt version

SPECIAL ‘ADULT’ ONLY PERFORMANCE Next Easter, join The Royal Hippodrome and join The Royal Easter, Next ‘Aladdin’. treat, APL Theatre in their family Packed with all of the traditional pantomime Theatre audiences ingredients Hippodrome a lamp- ‘Aladdin’ will feature a star cast, expect, jaw-dropping special effects, load of comedy, sensational plenty of boos song and dance and and hisses the whole family enjoy. will and of course Wishee, his brother Aladdin, Follow (Antony Stuart-Hicks), Twankey Widow his mother a with flying carpets, on a spectacular adventure, plenty and sorcerer evil an wish-grantinggenie, of magic. and Be among the first to secure the best seats, book tickets on your magical carpet ride today!

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April 17 Join us for the ultimate us for the Join biggest of the celebration fillers ever. disco floor is the UK’s Wonderland’ ‘Boogie disco tribute show number one to haveand is guaranteed you ‘All Night Long’. dancing are fronted A live band of musicians bytwo astonishing vocalists who have collectively worked with the very the business including best in Kool and the George Benson, The Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Gang, Alexander , Stylistics, Peas. The Black-Eyed O’Neil and of Revel in the incredible sounds the and KC Fire, & Wind Earth, Jacksons, The Sunshine Band, Chic Bee Gees, Sister Sledge, ‘Boogie making and many more, the perfect party Wonderland’ night out. and Times Celebrate the Good Get Enough! You ‘Til Don’t Stop All Tickets All Tickets £22 Friday 17th April – 7.30pm All Tickets All Tickets £25 Saturday 18th April – 7.30pm Saturday Michael Buble & Frank Sinatra fans will experience the closest thing to the superstars themselves in this exhilarating ‘concert of the The tribute musical. century thatnever was’ sees Michael Buble welcome into his world his idol Frank Sinatra. See breath-taking recreations of Michael Buble singing his biggest hits Yet’, ‘Haven’t like ‘Hollywood’, Met You Jones’, Mrs. ‘Me and ‘Feeling Good’, ‘Cry ‘Save The ‘Home’, Me A Last River’, Love Somebody’, ‘To Dance For Me’, and Sinatra swinging his most legendary ‘Strangers In A Lady’, ‘Luck Be songs like The ‘’. Night’, by far the most Jamie Flanagan, authentic Michael Buble impersonator today is joined by the equally authentic the only UK Sinatra Kevin Fitzsimmons, impersonator approved by the Sinatra Europe representative. family’s Box Office: 01323 80 20 20

& WAITE IAN VINCENT SIMONE VINCENT All Tickets All Tickets £18 A highly energetic tribute energetic A highly follows in the show that the award-footsteps of Little Mix. band, winning girl rated5-star iconic This show and is full has live vocals pop video of commercial choreography. teens tweens, Suitable for kids, Like ‘Woman and adults alike, pop concert brings the full Me’, experience to your local theatre. There are lots of added extras including Dance Competitions, GiveawaysFree a even and Meet & Greet with the girls after the show! The Little Mix Show features chart-topping all of Little Mix’s hits including the most recent releases from the Glory Days album. Dance & scream to a packed-out playlist of hit songs that includes ‘No ‘Black ‘Power’, More Magic’, ‘Shoutout ‘Wings’, Sad Songs’, covers My Ex’ and even a few To from their time on the X Factor. “An incredible pop concert experience suitable for all ages” www.royalhippodrome.com Wednesday 22nd April – 8.15pm Wednesday Based on the TV show everybody loves scene? The bar Remember the chandelier? The blow-up dolls? Phoney and Horses Fools the best of all renditions is crammed full of episodes. captivatewill show The uncannywith audiences resemblances to the characters including Del Trigger. Boysie and Rodney, Albert, Uncle Boy, You book it now. too late, Don’t wait until it’s know it makes sense! Winning Comedy Impressionist Drew Award From Cameron (Drew Cameron Productions) Sunday 19th April – 6pm Adult £16 / Child £13 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £52 Adult £16 / Child £13 / Family (2

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April 19 permitted. 7.30pm Grand Circle £30 Friday 24th April 24th April Friday and greet is PRE-SHOW, 90 and greet is PRE-SHOW, Breath-taking harmonies and The meet and greet includes and autograph opportunities, and autograph opportunities, plus a signed print. The meet plus a signed print. Dress Circle £34 / Upper/ Dress Circle £34 at least 10 minutes before the meet and greet is due to start. meet and greet is due to start. Anyone arriving late may not be VIP Tickets £62 / Stalls £36 £62 / Stalls Tickets VIP VIP Meet and Greet information: information: VIP Meet and Greet All VIP ticket holders must arrive VIP ticket All minutes before the show begins. minutes before the show begins. meeting Ian and Vincent for photo meeting Ian and If you love the Beatlesyou If loveyou’ll

10.30am £5 Saturday 25th April 25th Saturday Did you miss The Beatles first time around? Don’t miss them now! ‘The Upbeat Beatles’rockin’ band with tight are a be You’ll musicianship and powerhouse vocals! isn’t a bandThere jumping from the word go! and Shout’ and ‘Twist to touch them – 8 bars of you will know why! guitar solos all wrapped up in Scouse humour, the guitar solos all wrapped humour, up in Scouse audience will be left on an emotional high. Apple From the depths of the Cavern to the Sergeant America, Beatlemania, through rooftop, attentiontheir detailto AbbeyRoad, to Pepper will draw you into the world of the Beatles like show. other no and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll this show, love this show! Full Price £22 / Concession £20

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& WAITE IAN VINCENT SIMONE VINCENT If you enjoyed The Ballroom Boys, then make sure you don’t miss the hilarious dancing duo when they bring you…ACT TWO! they then make sure you don’t miss the hilarious dancing duo when bring you…ACT The Ballroom Boys, If you enjoyed The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return in 2020 with a brand-new and Vincent The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite after the roaring success of their 5-star rated 2019 tour! Simone…ACT TWO’, and Vincent ‘Ian Waite show – comedy ‘Strictly – dance, Come Dancing’ stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety The fabulous and song! the Foxtrot, the Waltz, Viennese including the world class routines, gorgeous lighting and With beautiful costumes, boys will beThe routine by the master! Tango Argentine Rhumba… and of course… there has to be another incredible joined by and a world class singer. their stunning dance partners Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 Waite Ian & Vincent Act Two! Simone: www.royalhippodrome.com Havingand gospel in school met choir they quickly that discovered they more than just were doing they all discovered singing songs, vocal capabilities. perfect hyper ‘Naturally 7’ calls their why That’s Every band play”. “vocal music his preferred style ormember has favourite together they songs and can interpret them all. rap, ‘Naturallysoul, 7’ summon up rock and folkone harmonious in balance. Nowadays they have famous fans Bublé (whom theyas Michael such Coldplay joined on 3 world tours), finestthe of one is you“ (“Fix adaptions of music you can imagine), “best Quincy Jones (who called them Herbie a-cappella band worldwide”), Hancock Hancock (listen to their H. medley) and many others. Their repertoire is a mix of their own compositions and cover versions.

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Thursday 30th April – 7.30pm All Tickets All Tickets £27 Sunday 26th April – 7.30pm They are a band without a band. They are a

7 guys. Multiple ways of making music using only making music using Multiple ways of 7 guys. their voices. What they do is far more than a-cappella. a-cappella. more than What they do is far their voices.

The Drifters are back by popular demand theirall performing show brand-new a with hits from the last six decades. classic legendaryThe group have previously been listed Fame, Roll Hall of inducted into the Rock & by Rolling Time All Artists of among the Greatest Stone magazine and have produced an incredible ‘Saturday Night at the list of hits – including; ‘Stand Place’, My to Over on ‘Come Movies’, many ‘Under the Boardwalk’ and many, By Me’, more! Following phenomenal success for their 65th The Drifters are back on Anniversary tour in 2018, the road with a string of additional dates for 2020, Treadwell Tina with a line up hand-picked by Entertainment Treadwell herself – President of the The Drifters name. Group and owner of previously who worked for Disney anas Tina, believes executive producer and casting director, dateto best the of line-up is one this current and “I am looks forward tour. to the upcoming concert very excited that following our 65th anniversary year we have a new show for the fans who we invite to join us in celebrating this incredible and The Drifters.” everlasting story of 7 NATURALLY

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All Tickets All Tickets £28 10.30am £5 Friday 1st May – 7.30pm Wednesday 6th May Wednesday Full Price £20 / Concession £18 Sunday 3rd May 7.30pm Sunday 3rd Join , Mike Nolan and and Jay Mike Nolan Join Cheryl Baker, evening. and Personal” “Up Close for an (The Fizz) Have for where the idea wondered you ever the rip-off The Eurovision like to win What it’s skirts came from? Jayand Mike calledbe can’t Cheryl, Why Contest? Song ‘’ anymore? peek“warts-and-all yourselves atWhy not ask them this story of Bucks Fizz. behind the curtain” ‘Making 1s: three No. including the hits, Hear some of ‘My Camera ‘Land of Make Believe’ and Mind Up’, Your made them one of the most which Never Lies’, successful bands of the 80s.

Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists, ‘The Jive Aces’, explode Aces’, Jive ‘The semi-finalists, Got Talent Britain’s onto the stage in their trademark yellow suits and vintage ‘Big Beat Revue’ show. style for their withUnder Down from songstress the Featuringguests: special Miss Kara Lane, the golden tonsils and furious tap dancing, Lottie the blonde bombshell with the low down baritone sax, Antonio Socci and the smooth the hot licks of jazz trumpeter B, the show is a an exciting mix of accordion of Grazia Bevilacqua, swingin’ rhythm and blues and classic rock ’n’ roll. hot jive, Bobby Darin, With classic tunes from artists such as Louis Prima, rock ’n’ Ruth Brown with the flair of a Turner, Big Joe Keely Smith, this show will have you out of your seat roll extravaganza show, with its larger than life big-beatsound! EVENING WITH: EVENING

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Full Price £26.50 / Concession £24.50 The Fizz The ‘The Sound of Springsteen’ takes to the stage‘The Sound of Springsteen’ preparation. this year after two years of the 8-piece “The Boss”, With a passion for the work of Sound of Springsteen’ brings their years‘The tribute of live performances to rock you with and recording With greatest hits and deep cuts. Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Streets of ‘Glory Days’, ‘Born in the USA’, songs like, this is a night of passion ’ and many more, for Springsteen fans. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL AND UP CLOSE Box Office: 01323 80 20 20

Y PM A www.royalhippodrome.com ANCE D Full Price £17.50 / Concession £15 CULAR! Y WENES 2020 sees Trapdoor Productions return for their 8th Productions 2020 sees Trapdoor ‘Seaside Spectacular!’ Summer Season, Featuringwell as musical theatre popular classics as this show has something for everyone. standards, dose brilliant vocals and a good Sparkling dance routines, Fronted by much loved song and dance man, of comedy. and with a company of local professional Grant Martin’s ‘Seaside performers – and a fabulous youth chorus – seamless Spectacular’ promises to be a scintillating, evening of unadulterated fun for all the family! Y OCTOBER Y OCTOBER | SONG | A Y EER SUMMER SEASON SUMMER MA TRAPDOOR PRODUCTIONS PRODUCTIONS TRAPDOOR COMED S E A S I D E S I D E S E A T SPEC

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May 23 7.30pm All Tickets All Tickets £20 7.30pm Saturday 9th May Saturday All Tickets All Tickets £23.50 Friday 8th May BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 7.30pm All Tickets All Tickets £26 Thursday 7th May Global Superstar La Voix’s show has become a phenomenon in Voix’s Global Superstar La most Voix’s 2020 sees La many world. towns and cities around the glamorous show yet taking the UK by storm. has packed it by the caseload and is returning to Eastbourne Voix La with her incredible musicians for an unforgettable evening! Expect mesmerising impressions of huge vocals, side-splitting comedy, biggest divas and buckets full of energy. the world’s With her hilarious brand- shows truly are not to be missed! Voix’s La this is the gorgeous dresses, new songs and even more new show, show of the year! MUST-SEE with a truly timers first and fans This show provides evening unique of entertainment in the company of a true legend and guarantees to bring the audience to their feet with this evening of music and laughter! ‘ABBA GOLD’, the internationally renowned ABBA tribute act, returns to Eastbourneto returns act, tribute ABBA renowned internationally the GOLD’, ‘ABBA Earlyspectacular! two-hour jam-packed, a Expect tour. 2019 successful a after ticket purchase advised. They have been fantastic show. ‘ABBA GOLD’ has toured all over the world with their performing for over 20 years and have played to over 2.5 million more than 3,500 shows ABBA costumes They have also meticulously recreated the people in 40 different countries. ABBA Museum in Stockholm. including several trips to the from every source available,

The World’s greatest celebration of the life and celebration of the greatest The World’s show has accelerated This Diamond. work of Neil the talk of theatreland. itself to becoming and narration enhance the video, Evocative imagery, musical journey the show takes you on a as magic, From glittering 50-year career. through Neil Diamond’s day to the present you’ll soon find Years the Bang ‘Sweet yourself singing hits including the all along to ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’, ‘Cracklin’ Rosie’, Caroline’, ‘Love on the Rocks’, Again’, ‘Hello ‘Song Sung Blue’, ‘America’ and many more. A must-see show for fans of the original artist.

GOLD ABBA Box Office: 01323 80 20 20

www.royalhippodrome.com Meet & Greet £62.50 ‘Les Musicals’ is in no way connected with

Full Price £29.50 / Concession £27.50 Thursday 14th May – 7.30pm Thursday 14th May – (This includes a Meet & Greet before the show) or authorised by CML, Alain Boubil Music Limited orAlain or authorised by CML, Les Misérables production. CML’s ‘Ansell’s Les Musicals’ Live Concert Tour is the Tour Live Concert Musicals’ Les ‘Ansell’s of Musical Theatre. celebration ultimate Jai McDowallAnsell (G4 Frontman) and Jonathan haveWinner) joined forces to – Talent Got (Britain’s This create a dramatic spine-tingling concert. and vocallymoreevening showcases even dynamic from the greatestsmash-hit songs of all musicals finest brought to you bythe world’s two of time, voices. the world of MusicalCome and immerse yourself into Phantom Theatre with classics from Les Miserables, The Jesus Christ Superstar, Wicked, The Opera, of Will We Chess, Miss Saigon, Greatest Showman, and many more… You Rock ‘Ansell’s & 2019, After sell-out shows in 2018 due to phenomenalLes Musicals’ returns in 2020 demand. before the

Friday 15th May – 7.30pm Standard Ticket Standard Ticket £27 / VIP Ticket £62 AN EVENING WITH

show with an autograph and photo opportunity. Ansell’s VIP Ticket includes a Meet & Greet with Sir Geoff Ticket VIP SIR GEOFF HURST An Evening with England’s Hat Trick Hero and World Cup Hero and World Hat Trick An Evening with England’s Winner Sir Geoff Hurst Sir Geoff enjoyed it so highly successful mini-tour, After 2019’s much that road in 2020. he is going back on the Ham and England career and his life in West about his Talking told with humourAll he has some great stories to tell. general, long and illustrious this is the only man in Football’s and humility, He tells the Cup Final. World history to have scored a hat trick in a inside story of this greatest ever achievement. Baker and in the second Terry The Compere is his friend and agent Some of the answers the audience get to ask the questions. half, may be a surprise to many. a great night for all football fans! It’s

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May 25 Charity Concert with all profits going to House Chestnut Tree All Tickets All Tickets £10

Sunday 17th May – 4pm 7.30pm Full Price £27 Concession £25 Thursday 21st May GIMME A BEAT GIMME RAPA Dance are back with their bi-annual showcase featuring dancing and RAPA students. RAPA singing from the fabulous amazed by the Junior and Seniors Berries’ pre-schoolers, ‘RAPA Be enchanted by the All the students will be showcasing their Tappers’. ‘RAPA and entertained by the adult hard work and love for the performing dance and arts. All Tickets All Tickets £5 Saturday 16th May – 6pm Saturday

Join us for the biggest EurovisionJoin us for the in town! party andThe Royal Hippodrome arrived atEurovision has listen to some a chance to havewith it comes fun, and appreciate‘interesting’ music talents of the diverse Australia!). countries (and our neighbouring Anniversary Song of the Eurovision 2020 is the 65th Rotterdam. from live streaming it be will Contest and we Feel free to dress up as the country you’re backing and snacks available.enjoy the themed drinks and

The first winner of Britain’s Got Talent in 2007, Paul Potts has gone on to enjoy a Paul Talent in 2007, Got The first winner of Britain’s him to live his dream. phenomenally successful career which has allowed topped the he released his debut album One Chance that year, a life-changing event, Truly Square to a standstill, Times brought appeared on the Oprah show, charts in 13 countries, Newin cities from Seoul to name household a global arena tour and became a announced and Sydney to . York Paul has constantly toured having now performed nearly across 44 countries. 1,000 times he has released a further six studio BGT win and subsequent One Chance album, Since Paul’s inParadisco Cinema 2009, in Passione including albums Winter Dreams in On Stage in 2017 and Home in 2014, 2010, 2018 as well as a Greatest Hits collection in 2013. Classical Reflection concert also featuresThe Forest, Joanna and Concentus choir. An Evening with Paul Potts An Evening Box Office: 01323 80 20 20

Standard Ticket Standard Ticket £32 www.royalhippodrome.com Premium Ticket (Front 4 rows) £42 Ticket Premium Friday 22nd May – 7.30pm Following the success of Tony Blackburn’s Sounds of the 60s live tour, which has enjoyed a long run which has enjoyed a long Sounds of the 60s live tour, Blackburn’s Following the success of Tony popular will take BBC Radio 2’s legendary DJ Johnnie Walker of sold-out performances across the UK, Sounds of the 70s radio show on the road in 2020. who will offer his personal stories and memories from the The brand-new live show will be hosted by Johnnie, and will feature a live band and singers who will perform an array hits from throughout the decade. of classic 70s, from the studio to the stageThe 70s for The tour will visit over 20 venues across the UK bringing the Sounds of the very first time. a real treat for be taking my me to Sounds of the “It’s Walker: Johnnie going to be a great celebration and It’s 70s radio show on the road. singsong of one of the greatest decades in music – we’ll talk about the artists who made it so special and will have an incredible band performing all those classic 70s hits.”

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May 27 7.30pm All Tickets All Tickets £24 Saturday 23rd May 23rd Saturday Sunday 24th May 8.15pm • £16 - £18 Full Price £26 / Concession £24 Friday 29th May – 7.30pm

The Legends Dublin The Gerry Watchorn, Paul Sean Cannon, ‘The Dublin Legends’, have years of performing over 100 ShayO’Connor and Kavanagh, lead singer with them and Sean was the experience between continue of course, They will, forThe Dubliners over 30 of them! to play the world over; songs and ballads known all the classic ‘The Wild ‘Seven ‘Whiskey Rover’, in The ‘Dirty Jar’, Old Town’, ‘Molly ‘The Drunken ‘The Malone’, Irish Nights’, Rare Auld Times’, Band’ & manymore. Velvet ‘Black Rover’, makeThis band is the real deal so Dublin LegendsThe sure you join fora night full of songs and stories and the odd pint of Guinness! 8pm An Evening of Burlesque comes to Eastbourne with a dazzlingwith Eastbourne to comes Burlesque of Evening An new production! leave your inhibitions at to experience the door and prepare So, With a bevy of beautiful biggest burlesque extravaganza. the UK’s ‘An speciality variety artists and fabulous costumes burlesque stars, Artform into the 21st Variety revives this Classic Evening of Burlesque’, Century with a glamorous new show. of touring throughout Year Join us as we celebrate Sizzling our Sixth Featuring of your favourite some from last year stars the world. alongside the most outrageous extraordinary and new talent we could naughty has never been so nice! find, Strictly over 18s Full Price £18 Concession £17 Thursday 28th May Suitable for 16+ Don’t miss this hilarious evening of farcical confusion and outrageous may innuendo…it also contain mild audience participation! At the Temple of Vesta, ‘celibacy’ is a way of life. However, for reluctant However, ‘celibacy’ is a way of life. Vesta, of Temple At the ‘Shagamus’ is her only this means chance at Frigella the Fulfiller, virgin, A fool-proof plan is needed, next door. Venus of Temple to escape to the Sadly, and this must be expertly to avoid implemented a nasty punishment. things Bimbus, charminglybut well-meaning friend, stupid Frigella’s with Virginia especiallyHigh Priestess, with the will never be straightforward, of her every suspicious move! Creeper, They’re back! Following the success of the Roman Romp in 2019, success of the Roman Romp in 2019, They’re back! Following the the company has created a cult following around the UK that will be returning in the summer with their with their Adult Pantos in The Temple. Temptation adult comedy, farcical Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 All Tickets All Tickets £19.50 www.royalhippodrome.com www.royalhippodrome.com Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 3rd, Wednesday 17th & 24th June – 8.15pm 10.30am £5 All Tickets All Tickets £25.50 Thursday 4th June – 7.30pm Wednesday 3rd June 3rd Wednesday The Kilkennys, ’s newest balladeers, newest balladeers, Ireland’s The Kilkennys, history and come from a city steeped in music, Most Successful Named Ireland’s folk culture. International in the Sunday Folk Band winners Awards, CountryWorlds Music and Entertainment following is growing internationally, the band’s and their upward curvesure and has been The Kilkennys With passion and pride, steady. playold Irish folk new songs of their songs and own. The Kilkenny, With over a decade of touring with “It was an honour to perform DaveyCashin said and we are delighted at the award show this year, 2017 was one of the best years to with our win. it date trip to India, with our European tour and reallyit and unnoticed togo lot didn’t a means sharegetting a chance to touring, love We us. traditional Irish folk history songs and the behind those songs to all our fans across the globe.” R R Saturday 30th May – 7.30pm Saturday This wonderful show takes us back to the 1960s and 1970s to the 1960s takes us back show This wonderful hearts. captured our Brothers from various when songs with hits Brothers Walker The featuresThe show from songs ‘Make it Easy On Anymore’, Shine Ain’t Gonna Sun ‘The such as ‘No Regrets’ and more. In’, ‘My Ship is Coming Yourself’, ‘Unchained with worldwide Hits The Righteous Brothers Songs from and many more. That Loving Feeling’, Lost ‘You’ve Melody’, with timeless The Everly Brothers, Lastly called the hit machine The ‘Crying In ‘Let It Be Me’, Clown’, ‘Cathy’s as classics such to name just a few. Right Back’ ‘Walk Rain’, ‘Isley Brothers’ ‘The Bee Gees’, from In addition there will be songs to name but a few! ‘The Relive those magicthe ’60s and ’70s with moments of Hits. Brothers In Song’ and the Classic ‘The featuresSong’ in Brothers BBC’s ‘The from Chisholm Colin Polygramand InternationalSpence Brian star recording Voice’, Star Rob Linacre. Touring A show not to be missed! comedy song dance pectacula pectacula S e S e

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May June Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 28 www.royalhippodrome.com

June 29 Petty Criminals bring you an evening of classic rock in of classic an evening bring you Criminals Petty & The Petty band: Tom American of an iconic the shape Heartbreakers. theand music the life, the into deep dig ‘Criminals’ The Tom will experience You the man. of incredible influence authentic multimedia, legendary stories, through career Petty’s performances a huge catalogue and spanning of his music decades. ‘American Girl’, journeythrough early hits like You’ll ‘90s and early‘80s the through ‘Refugee’, ‘Breakdown’ and with ‘Runnin’ classics ‘IA Down like ‘Freefallin”, Dream’, Fly’ with highlights from To ‘Learning Back Down’ and Won’t Wildflowers and various musical outings the seminal album collaborationsincluding MacFleetwood of Nicks Stevie with Wilburys. and the Traveling An unforgettable musical journey through the life and works of one of the greatest rock stars of our time. and much missed All Tickets All Tickets £32 Saturday 6th June 10.30am – 6.30pm Saturday Now a highlight of the Eastbourne theatrical year, Now a highlight of the Eastbourne theatrical year, the British Music Hall Society returns for its 6th all-day celebration of the worlds of music hall and guest speakers, song, comedy, with music, variety archive film footage and much more. Come and spend a FUN day wallow in nostalgia. and Calvin;Wyn and Hudd morning session includes Roy The Peter The Music Hall with Richard Gauntlett, To All Go Let’s BashfordSimon and Horn, Jane Grant, Michelle John, Chairman; an interviewWorthy Your Kevin Gauntlett as with a Star Guest. The afternoon includes Jimmy – Singing McWilliams For Show Business: That’s comedian Paul Eastwood; You; very your own Roy Hudd Greats On Film; your own, Variety Performance with Variety The Royal (Hippodrome) and End singing star Lorna Dallas, West a bill that includes semi- Talent Got magicianand Britain’s and comedian, juggler and unicyclist Johnny Slap, finalist Mandy Muden, SeasonSummer Royal Hippodrome the the cast of and production Seaside Spectacular! All artists subject to More artists to be announced. availability. Monday on sale from 9th March. Tickets All Tickets All Tickets £22 THE BRITISH MUSIC HALL SOCIETY SOCIETY MUSIC HALL THE BRITISH DAY BY THE SEA DAY BY THE Friday 5th June – 7.30pm Box Office: 01323 80 20 20Box Office: 01323 80 20 20

All Tickets All Tickets £19.50 www.royalhippodrome.com All Tickets All Tickets £10 Thursday 18th June – 7.30pm Critically acclaimed tribute artiste Critically acclaimed ‘Come Jade Chamberlain invites you to where the life and into Her World’ music of are celebrated herof all featuring show stunning a in greatest hits. Performed with a fabulous team of dancers, ‘The Kylie Story’ will have you mesmerised from beginning to end. Be prepared to be blown away by three ‘Can’t including decades of nostalgic hits, ‘Spinning Out of My Head’, You Get ‘Better ‘The Around’, the Know’, Devil You ‘All Lucky’, So Be Should ‘I Locomotion’, the Lovers’ and many more. there is a special guest appearance Also, ‘duets’ which are for a couple of Kylie’s ‘The Kylie most definitely not to be missed. ‘girl- Story’ will take you on a journey from next-door’ to pop princess. Saturday 20th June Saturday 30 years. ‘Chicago’ is This amateur production of presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL Theatricals Company. a Concord FRENCH LTD, The merryCook County Jail of the murderesses hit musical in the to Eastbourne are heading End West a of heels the on Hot ‘Chicago’. Production that only ended in January 2019, EODS are bringing the roaring twenties to the This exciting musical, Theatre. Royal Hippodrome who were written by and Fred Ebb, John Kander ‘Cabaret’ the current hit and responsible for the story tells ‘Curtains’, the UK musical touring Kelly made murder who Velma of Roxie Hart and an art form and became stars. which starred Catherine The film of the musical, Zellweger Renee and Richard Zeta-Jones, including the numerous plaudits, won Gere musical has alsoBest Picture Oscar and the ‘Fosse/Verdon’ TV series featured in the recent storythe told which originalits of theand star Come ChoreographerBob Fosse. and Director see this classicalong to the Hippodrome and Eastbourne in overmusical in its first visit to Doors 7pm, Show 8pm 2.30pm & Sunday 3pm Full Price £18 / Under 16s £16 Friday 12th – Sunday 14th June Friday 12th – Sunday Friday & Saturday 7.45pm, Matinees Saturday Saturday 7.45pm, Matinees Friday & Saturday

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You’re invited to celebrate You’re by hosted 10th birthday, Annabelle’s MP candidate, favourite everyone’s Janet Crumb! (Almost) everyoneis everyone apart welcome… that is, particularly smelly new from Chloe’s Mr Stink. friend, Sunday 28th June 8.15pm • £16 - £18 All Tickets All Tickets £15 Friday 26th June – 8pm 26th June Friday Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th June 30th Monday 29th & Tuesday Please contact the Box Office 01323 802020 or email [email protected] to book.

Adult £16 / Child £12 / Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £52 / Schools performance Tuesday 30th June 10am – £9. June 10am – £9. 30th Tuesday Adults & 2 Children) £52 / Schools performance (2 Ticket Adult £16 / Child £12 / Family – David Maddock *Please be David aware, Maddock cannot guarantee you a personal reading at any event. Suitable for ages 16+ Psychic Medium David Maddock is quickly becoming recognised for his very passionate, for his very becoming recognised David Maddock is quickly Psychic Medium passionate, yet at all times with sincerity, which he undertakes approach to his work, down to earth of fun and humour. often with a sense as well as TV, personality and loving energyHis endearing captured the hearts of many national on as a He is now sought after fate and fortune’ magazine. a break, ‘Take featuringleading to him in David conducts each event with the utmost most respected celebrities. reader to some of the UK’s wishing to bring comfort and to help them to see that there is something respect for his audience, beyond this world. for not just the people whom I connect” to leave my events with a little something, ‘EVERYONE’ “I want

One perfectly normal afternoon in an average English town two restless souls unite on a park bench – one of them the lonely 12 year old Chloe Crumb and the Oh, other an incredibly smelly homeless man. the Duchess. not forget his loyal dog, and let’s Acting upon her curiosity and responding Stink forge an Chloe and Mr. to her kindness, extraordinary thatfriendship rewarding and takes them to the heady heights of live television and Downing Street via a garden shed. Walliams’ Join Heartbreak Productions for David humour Packed with fun, best-seller Mr Stink. this touching tale and a heart-warming message, provides the perfect family entertainment. 2 Hours Time: Age 7+ | Running An Evening with Psychic Medium with Psychic An Evening Maddock David Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 CAR PARKING We now have some great news for patrons coming to the theatre in the evenings. As well as the limited free parking on the seafront and around the building, we can now announce that NCP Trinity Place Car Park is now open 24 hours. In addition, they have introduced a special night tariff which is ideal for our patrons. From 5pm – 2am parking costs just £2.50!

THE ROYAL HIPPODROME THEATRE SELL AND ACCEPT NATIONAL THEATRE TOKENS. These tokens can be used at participating theatres nationwide and are the ideal present for that special occasion! THANK YOU Box Office: 01323 80 20 Our Front of House Staff are all Volunteers and without their continued support this venue would not be able to run. We are so very grateful for their support now and moving forward. The following organisations and individuals have also provided invaluable support:

True Mobster Productions

If you or your company would like to be associated with The Royal Hippodrome Theatre and all that it does, please email [email protected]

www.royalhippodrome.com 32 How to Book Accessibility and Carers The Royal Hippodrome Theatre has a hearing loop in both In Person At The Theatre the Stalls and the Dress Circle and two wheelchair spaces The Box Office at the Hippodrome is open Monday-Saturday accessible at street level. The theatre operates a free between 10am-5pm. For the hour before a show begins scheme for those who need an Essential Companion to be staff will be on hand to deal with ticket sales and any other with them at a show in order to assist them. Application requests. forms to apply for the scheme are available from the Box Office or can be downloaded from our website. By Telephone Call the Box Office between the hours above on 01323 Refunds and Exchanges 802020. If you are unable to get through then please leave Once purchased we are unable to refund tickets. In your name and number on the answer phone and a member exceptional circumstance and at the discretion of the of staff will return your call. Tickets can be emailed to you management, a credit note or exchange may be possible. free of charge, left for collection at the venue or sent by post Please note fees may apply. (this incurs a £1.50 charge). Group Bookings Online For group bookings please contact alex@royalhippodrome. Please visit our website at www.royalhippodrome.com, com or call the Box Office on 01323 802020 where all information on current shows is available. Please note there is a transaction fee for tickets purchased online. Agents Tickets to the RHT are also available at authorised outlets: Theatre Vouchers Eastbourne Theatres, The Devonshire Park Theatre We accept Theatre Tokens and these can be used in person (01323) 412000. at the Box Office to purchase tickets. Eastbourne Central Tourist Information Centre, Cornfield Concessions Road, Eastbourne. Where indicated concessions are available for over 60’s, Seaford Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, Jobseekers, People with Disabilities, Full Time Students and, Seaford. for some shows, Children under the age of 16. You may be Lewes Tourist Information Centre, 187 High Street, Lewes. asked for identification and proof of age when purchasing Hastings Tourist Information Centre, Queens Square, tickets at the concession price. Please note concessions do Hastings. not apply to all shows, so please ask if you are unsure. Plus Various Eastbourne Hotels and Guesthouses.

How to find us

Situated close to Eastbourne Seafront, only a short distance from the town centre. Just 40 minutes drive from Brighton, 30 minutes from Hastings & Bexhill and an hour from Tunbridge Wells. We are 10-15 minutes walk from Eastbourne Train Station and frequent direct services are available to Lewes, Bexhill, Brighton, Haywards Heath & London with connecting services to Tunbridge Wells and Seaford. Call 084557 484950 for train details. For details of bus services call

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Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 JANUARY APRIL continued Fri 31st 7.30pm The Story of Guitar Heroes Sat 25th 10.30am Theatre Tour Sat 25th 7.30pm The Upbeat Beatles FEBRUARY Sun 26th 7.30pm Naturally 7 What’s On – at a glance Wed 5th 10.30am Theatre Tour Thu 30th 7.30pm The Drifters Fri 7th 7.30pm The Jersey Beats Thu 13th 7.30pm Soultown USA MAY Fri 14th 7.30pm One Moment in Time: Greatest Hits of Whitney Fri 1st 7.30pm Up Close and Personal with The Fizz Houston Sat 2nd 7.30pm The Sound of Springsteen Sat 15th 8pm Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Sun 3rd 7.30pm The Jive Aces Big Beat Revue Wed 19th 3pm Happily Ever After Wed 6th 10.30am Theatre Tour Thu 20th 3pm Happily Ever After Wed 6th 8.15pm Seaside Spectacular! Fri 21st 11am & 3pm Happily Ever After Thu 7th 7.30pm Hello Again: The Story of Neil Diamond Sat 22nd 3pm & 7pm Happily Ever After Fri 8th 7.30pm ABBA Gold Thu 27th 7.30pm Odyssey Sat 9th 7.30pm La Voix: The UK’s Funniest Redhead Fri 28th 8pm Country Superstars Wed 13th 8.15pm Seaside Spectacular! Sat 29th 7.30pm Buddy Holly: A Legend Reborn Thu 14th 7.30pm Ansell’s Les Musicals Fri 15th 7.30pm An Evening with Sir Geoff Hurst MARCH Sat 16th 6pm Eurovision Sun 1st 3.30pm Eastbourne Music and Arts Festival Concert Sun 17th 4pm RAPA Dance Wed 4th 10.30am Theatre Tour Wed 20th 8.15pm Seaside Spectacular! Thu 5th 7.30pm Janette & Aljaz’s Dance Spectacular Thu 21st 7.30pm An Evening with Paul Potts Fri 6th 7.30pm The Fortunate Sons Fri 22nd 7.30pm Sounds of the 70s Live with Johnnie Walker Sat 7th 7.30pm Let the Music Play: Celebration of Barry White Sat 23rd 7.30pm The Dublin Legends Sun 8th 7.30pm The Foundations Sun 24th 8.15pm Sunday Night Live! Fri 13th 7.30pm California Dreamin’ Wed 27th 8.15pm Seaside Spectacular! Sat 14th 7.30pm A Tribute to Amy Winehouse Thu 28th 8pm Adult Comedy: Temptation in The Temple Sun 15th 7.30pm Swing That Music: Down for The Count Fri 29th 7.30pm An Evening of Burlesque Thu 19th 7.30pm Funny Girls Sat 30th 7.30pm Brothers in Song Fri 20th 7.30pm American Four Tops Sat 21st 7.30pm Herman’s Hermits JUNE Sun 22nd 8pm An Evening with Merrill Osmond Wed 3rd 10.30am Theatre Tour Thu 26th 7.30pm The Circus of Horrors 25th Anniversary Tour Wed 3rd 8.15pm Seaside Spectacular! Sat 28th 7.30pm Reason to Believe: Tribute to Rod Stewart Thu 4th 7.30pm The Kilkennys Sun 29th 7.30pm Twist and Shout Fri 5th 7.30pm Petty Criminals: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tribute APRIL Sat 6th 10.30am British Music Hall’s Day by The Sea Wed 1st 10.30am Theatre Tour Wed 10th 8.15pm Seaside Spectacular! Thu 2nd 7.30pm Waiting for Godot Fri 12th 7.45pm EODS: Chicago Fri 3rd 7.30pm The Ultimate Tribute to David Bowie Sat 13th 2.30pm & 7.45pm EODS: Chicago Sat 4th 8pm Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Sun 14th 3pm EODS: Chicago Sun 5th 7pm Ballet Theatre UK: Giselle Wed 17th 8.15pm Seaside Spectacular! Thu 9th 6pm Easter Pantomime: Aladdin Thu 18th 7.30pm The Kylie Story Box Office: 01323 80 20 Fri 10th 2.30pm Easter Pantomime: Aladdin Sat 20th 8pm Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Fri 10th 8pm Easter ADULT Pantomime: Aladdin – OVER 18s Wed 24th 8.15pm Seaside Spectacular! Sat 11th 11am, 2.30pm Easter Pantomime: Aladdin Fri 26th 8pm An Evening with David Maddock & 6pm Sun 28th 8.15pm Sunday Night Live! Sun 12th 4pm Easter Pantomime: Aladdin Mon 29th 7pm Mr Stink Mon 13th 11am & 2.30pm Easter Pantomime: Aladdin Tue 30th 10am & 7pm Mr Stink Fri 17th 7.30pm Boogie Wonderland

Sat 18th 7.30pm Buble Meets Sinatra: The Showdown! Walks / Tours Music Talks / Audience With Sun 19th 6pm Black Magic: The Little Mix Show Variety Dance Film Wed 22nd 8.15pm Phoney Fools & Horses Family/Children Musical Adult Only! Fri 24th 7.30pm Ian Waite & Vincent Simone: Act Two! Christmas Comedy

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