EASTBOURNE THEATRES BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 JULY - www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk DECEMBER 2021 ‘BE BRAINWASHED INTO JOY BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S WELCOME TO BEST MAGICIANS’ NEW YORK TIMES EASTBOURNE THEATRES ‘THE CLOSEST OUR GALAXY CAN BOAST TO A JEDI MASTER’ EMPIRE HELLO I couldn’t be more pleased Most importantly, we are pleased to finally welcome you to to be able to finally be able to Eastbourne Theatres first play to full capacity houses and entertainment guide since we can do this in a safe and ❱ 29 December 2019. secure environment, thanks to ❱ 6-7 ❱ 24-25 THE SMEDS & The last 18 months has been our increased cleaning regimes, MAGIC GOES WRONG DERREN BROWN THE SMOOS hugely challenging for theatres, sanitising stations and refurbished not only in Eastbourne but across ventilation system. Also, our ‘Book the UK. The whole industry has with Confidence’ guarantee means been in turmoil. Venues, producers, that no one will miss out if there is promoters, suppliers, agents, any Covid related reason why any actors, creatives and many show can’t go ahead. more have not known when, or Looking ahead this Autumn we sometimes if, they would ever launch ‘Ovation’ – Eastbourne be involved in a live theatrical Theatres Membership scheme. production again. That’s why I’m This will provide a way for all our thrilled to be able to finally say that patrons to get more involved we are back and very excited to and support our venues in return be fully re-opening our doors! for a range of benefits and Thanks to the resolve of theatres opportunities. More details can be staff, the support of the whole found elsewhere in this brochure Eastbourne tourism team, the and on our website in due course. Arts Council Cultural Recovery Finally, we thank all our patrons ❱ 22 ❱ 23 Fund, and producers, we have and everyone in the community HOUND OF THE ❱ 34 RUSSIAN STATE pulled together a fabulous season for your continued support. We’re BASKERVILLES JOHN BISHOP BALLET of entertainment, taking us right going to need it more than ever through to the end of the year. over the next few months as we There is a packed programme re-open and re-discover our Box Office 01323 412000 Facebook.com/EBTheatres in the Congress Theatre and theatres. We so look forward to (standard rate) CONTACT @EBTheatres the beautiful Devonshire Park welcoming you all back. [email protected] Theatre, re-opens this October CHRIS JORDAN eastbournetheatres.co.uk @eastbourne_theatres US ❱ following extensive repairs and eastbournetheatres Theatre Director, maintenance. Eastbourne Theatres 2 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 3 CONGRESS THEATRE Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 July Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of Wed 4.30pm, myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive Thu 4.30pm & 7.30pm show for all the family. Age guidance 3+ Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese TICKETS Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn £14 and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't Family Ticket (2 adults wake the Dragon… + 2 under 16s) £50 From the creators of Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets Groups 10+ £8.50 to life, don’t miss this brand new spell-binding adventure, live on stage! JULY WE’RE READY AND SO ARE YOU! Reclaim your nights out and book with confidence. If you or the show are affected by Covid we offer a no quibble refund. Come and experience the thrill of settling into your theatre seat; as the house lights go down and the stage lights go-up, it will be a memory to treasure. BOOK NOW AND BE THERE. 4 Prices inclusive of booking fee | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 5 CONGRESS THEATRE HHHH Tuesday 3 – Sunday 8 August ‘JOYOUSLY SILLY ’TOMMY COOPER, YOU‘JOYOUSLY SUSPECT, SILLY AND ENTIRELY‘JOYOUSLY WONDERFUL’ SILLY WOULD HAVE LOVEDAND IT. I ENTIRELYKNOW I DID.’ WONDERFUL’ AND ENTIRELYStephen WONDERFUL’ Fry The Times Stephen Fry Stephen Fry HHHH 'FRINGE WHIZZ-KIDS TURNED THEATRICAL WORLD-LEADERS’ The Telegraph by and Back with their biggest comedy catastrophe to date, multi award- by and winning Mischiefby (The Play That Goesand Wrong, BBC One's The Goes Wrong Show) return to the stage with their ‘SPELLBINDING ‘I’LL BE LAUGHING hilarious new show created with ROMP BY THE INTO NEXT WEEK’ magic legends, Penn & Teller. MASTERS OF The Sun A hapless gang of magicians are staging ‘SPELLBINDING ‘I’LL BE LAUGHING an‘SPELLBINDING evening of grand illusion to raise cash for ‘I’LL BE LAUGHING MISCHIEF’ charity. But as the magic turns to mayhem, Daily Mail accidents ROMP spiral outBY of controlTHE and so does INTO NEXT WEEK’ ROMP BY THE INTO NEXT WEEK’ their fundraising target! The Sun The Sun MASTERS OF Raising MASTERS the bar with their OF dare-devil stunts, jaw-dropping feats and irresistible comedy MISCHIEF’ genius, MISCHIEF’ Mischief’s Magic Goes Wrong comes Daily Mail to DailyEastbourne Mail direct from the West End. Penn & Teller are co-creators of the show and won’t be appearing on stage. Tue – Sat 7.30pm, Wed, Sat & Sun 2.30pm Age guidance 11+ Photos by Robert Day featuring the original West End cast Day featuring Robert the original West Photos by TICKETS Tue – Thu £27, £35, £38, £40 Fri – Sun £29, £37, £40, £42 Conc £3 off Under 18s £5 off (Apply top 2 prices, Tue - Thu) Photos by Robert Day featuring the original West End cast Day featuring Robert the original West Photos by Photos by Robert Day featuring the original West End cast. West the original Day featuring Robert by Photos AUGUST Photos by Robert Day featuring the original West End cast Day featuring Robert the original West Photos by Photos by Robert Day featuring the original West End cast Day featuring Robert the original West Photos by 6 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 Prices inclusive of booking fee | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 7 CONGRESS THEATRE CONGRESS THEATRE Tuesday 10 August, 7.30pm Saturday 21 August, 4pm THE ILLEGAL EAGLES SOOTY’S MAGIC Celebrating the music of the legendary West SHOW Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show promising Izzy Wizzy let’s get busy! Join Sooty and friends more of their trademark musical prowess, for impossible tricks and side-splitting jokes! Be acute attention to detail and incredible astounded at Sooty's flying car, Soo’s singing showmanship. unicorn and Sweep’s levitating sausage! TICKETS £29.50, Conc £2 off TICKETS £16 CONGRESS THEATRE CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 13 August, 7.30pm Saturday 21 August, 7.30pm JANE MCDONALD Jongleurs presents LET THE LIGHT IN The BAFTA award-winning star always delivers LAUGH OUT LOUD a phenomenal show along with her fantastic Shaun Williamson hosts a night of great live band and backing singers with stunning comedy. From Britain’s Got Talent Siobhan production and a new line-up of songs. Philips and Daliso Chaponda, Crazy Comedy Company plus special guest star and comedy legend Bobby Davro. TICKETS £35, £40, £45, £50 Limited Availability TICKETS £25 CONGRESS THEATRE CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 14 August, 7.30pm Sunday 22 August, 3pm BEYOND THE LEN PHILLIPS BARRICADE SWING ORCHESTRA Celebrating a fantastic 22 years touring, past 100 YEAR’S OF BIG BANDS principal performers from Les Misérables The Len Phillips Swing Orchestra with Matt Ford deliver the best of Broadway and the West End, & Nicola Emmanuelle celebrate a century of ending or course with a stunning finale from swing. Feet will be tapping to the sheer power Les Mis. of a 17 piece swing orchestra performing track after glorious track. TICKETS £27 TICKETS £22, Conc £20 AUGUST 8 BOX OFFICE 01323 412000 | Prices inclusive of booking fee Prices inclusive of booking fee | www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk 9 CONGRESS THEATRE CONGRESS THEATRE Thursday 26 August, 8pm Thursday 9 September, 7.30pm RUMOURS OF THAT’LL BE THE DAY 35TH ANNIVERSARY FLEETWOOD MAC Unashamedly nostalgic, That’ll Be The Day The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride through returns to the stage including a special blues the golden age of Rock and Roll and Pop, set paying tribute to the legendary Peter Green mixing brilliant vocals and superb musicianship era. This is the ultimate tribute to one of rock with impersonations and hilarious comedy and roll’s most remarkable groups. routines. * TICKETS £28.50, £38.50 TICKETS £28.50, Restricted View & Terraces £25.50 CONGRESS THEATRE CONGRESS THEATRE Friday 27 August, 10.30am & 1pm Friday 10 September, 7.30pm FIREMAN SAM ROB BRYDON A NIGHT OF SONGS & LAUGHTER When all of his friends go away, Norman Featuring a sensational live band, Rob Brydon Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy takes you on a personal musical journey from and become the star of a visiting circus. But South Wales to the West End and beyond. With with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the a hugely entertaining and brilliantly unexpected adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman selection of songs, enjoy hilarious tales from his Sam come to the rescue and save the circus? distant and recent past. * TICKETS £17.50, £18.50, Family Ticket (4 tickets) £68 TICKETS £39 CONGRESS THEATRE CONGRESS THEATRE Saturday 28 August, 7pm Saturday 11 September, 7.30pm MUSIC FOR ROOFTOPS SIXTIES GOLD Herman’s Hermits, The Tremeloes featuring Len Live music is back and the Devonshire Quarter “Chip” Hawkes and Micky Clarke, Marmalade is delighted to host the world premiere of a celebrating their 55th anniversary, The specially written piece of music to be performed Merseybeats, PJ Proby, Steve Ellis, Mamas and outdoors on the rooftop of the Congress Theatre! Papas UK, Dave Berry and Gerry’s Pacemakers; This new piece, Music for Rooftops, created the ultimate 60s line-up! by Eastbourne composer Clive Whitburn, and performed by internationally acclaimed Onyx Brass, will challenge, excite, inspire and enthral.