Eastbourne’s July 2019 – January 2020 most popular theatre T A L E N T M A NAGEMENT P RESE N T S An evening with SimonWeston CBE My Life.... My Story in My Words simon weston A3 final.indd 1 05/02/2019 07:15 The Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 106-114 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PF Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 www.royalhippodrome.com EARLY BIRD OFFER Book before 31st August to receive £1.50 off all tickets! Discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Offer excludes Opening Night Preview performances. We warmly welcome you to the Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne and our forthcoming 2019 Season We have a huge variety of exciting shows on offer Luke Roberts from CITV’s HI-5 and a fantastic cast Welcome this season. With professional touring companies, of your favourite APL performers. local groups, choirs and new local companies Also for the festive season we see the return of using the venue, we look forward to welcoming ‘The Rattonians: A Christmas Spectacular’, a you through the doors of our lovely refurbished theatre. must see for locals and holiday makers! All your favourite Christmas and Show tunes rolled into This year has seen some substantial changes to an evening of indulgent theatrical entertainment the interior of the building and our Foyer is now which will really get you in the festive mood. looking bigger and better than ever. Both the Stalls and Circle Bars have received some very The Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club, much needed improvements and hopefully the Theatre Tours, The Cult Film Night, regular Ghost experience for theatre goers has been greatly Hunts and the immersive theatrical experience improved and enhanced. ‘The Life and Death of The Hippodrome’, have Highlights over the course of this Season include become popular, recurring features at the theatre. evenings with Simon Weston, football star Paul Following a fabulous Gala Opening Night, ‘Viva Gascoigne, the delightful Lee Mead and the ever- Variety’ runs every Wednesday from now until popular Psychic Sally. These events are sure to be October 23rd. With all the glitz and glamour of both thought provoking and entertaining, so book Vegas acts, fronted by Eastbourne’s very own now to avoid disappointment. Grant Martins and a cast of local professionals, As always, we have a plethora of amazing jukebox this show is inspired by the worldwide superstars shows, including tributes to Pink Floyd, Billy Fury, who have perfomed in Vegas and we guarantee Eric Clapton, Luther Vandross, Sir Elton John, you will leave the theatre having had a great Kate Bush, Abba, The Beatles, Barry Manilow and many more. There really is an eclectic mix and evenings entertainment. something for everyone. Work continues both front of house and behind We have some great opportunities for you to the scenes to improve and refurbish the theatre introduce youngsters to the Hippodrome, with to its former glory, with further works planned Elmer The Patchwork Elephant and The Very for January 2020. We would like to take this Hungry Caterpillar performing live on stage opportunity to thank everyone who has supported for your little ones to enjoy. Alongside this, the us during 2019 and look forward to welcoming very popular APL return again for the Christmas patrons old and new to our beautiful Victorian Season with our alternative to a Christmas Panto. Theatre - the oldest in Eastbourne. ‘Peter Pan’ is a childhood favourite for all ages and this musical version of the classic tale is sure to Alex and Debbie Adams entertain and enthral young and old alike, starring Theatre Directors www.royalhippodrome.com Box Office: 01323 80 20 20 3 Sussex Darkside Productions presents: Sussex Darkside Productions presents: ‘The Death and Life of The Hippodrome Theatre.’ A spooky and immersive paranormal promenade production. Tour Eastbourne’s oldest theatre and meet Recurring Events the resident ghosts and characters from the theatre’s past. A spooky Monday 19th August and immersive Tuesday 24th September paranormal DARE Monday 25th November promenade YOU? 7.30pm & 9pm production Full Price £18 / Concessions £15 This event is not suitable for younger children and no babes in arms due to health and safety. We are pleased to announce the Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club is returning to Eastbourne in 2019 with The Royal Hippodrome Theatre as its new venue. Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Clubs have been around since 1988; in that time, they have been proud to present performers such as Jack Dee, Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Alan Davies, now all TV stars in their own right. Every month see a four-strong line up of comedy’s rising stars hosted by your resident compere Wilson – back by popular demand! Friday 19th July • Friday 23rd August • Saturday 21st September • Saturday 26th October Doors 7pm, Show 8pm 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 3rd July • Wednesday 7th August • Wednesday 4th September Wednesday 2nd October • Saturday 26th October • Wednesday 6th November 10.30am £5 Box Office: 01323 80 20 The Royal Hippodrome Cult Film Club presents cult and classic fi lms on Eastbourne’s biggest cinema screen. Come along and enjoy these brilliant movies with drinks and snacks from our fully licensed bars. Tuesday 23rd July Waterworld Thursday 31st October The Lost Boys Doors 7pm, Film starts 8pm Full Price £7 / Concessions £6 www.royalhippodrome.com 4 July Trapdoor Productions are back for their 7th consecutive year with a brand-new summer show for 2019. Take a trip to Las Vegas “The Entertainment Capital of the World” for a night celebrating the stars of Vegas past and present. Expect glitz and glamour, song and dance, and Eastbourne’s favourite comedy host Grant Martins. Every Wednesday from May to October come and experience the dazzling delights of Las Vegas right here at The Royal Hippodrome Theatre. Tickets £8 - £16.50 Wednesday 3rd July THEATRE TOURS 10.30am £5 www.royalhippodrome.com Box Offi ce: 01323 80 20 20 5 July Produced by Jade Powers | Choreography by Pippa Broadway, Kirsty Bond & Emily Neen A feast of musical excerpts celebrating our 20 Years as Heads Of Sussex Dance Studios – a fine collaboration from the Studios and The Broadway Players. Includes a little taste of The Sound of Music and our December production Oklahoma. Featuring performers aged 2 to 70…what a show! Friday 5th July – 4pm Saturday 6th July – 2.30pm & 7pm Full Price £15 / Concessions (Over 60s, Under 16s, Students) £12 The NODA award winning Broadway Players that bought you Whistle down the Wind, The Full Monty & Spamalot are pleased to present The Sound of Music. When Maria proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of widowed Captain Von Trapp. Maria transforms the Von Trapp family home from a place of dour rules and regulations to one filled with joy, with laughter, and with music. In the process, Maria wins the hearts of all seven children-and their father. Upon the discovery that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, the family’s Box Office: 01323 80 20 narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. Not to be missed! Producer – Jade Powers | Director – Nicholas Reynolds | Musical Director – Michael Cullen Friday 12th July – 7.30pm • Saturday 13th July – 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sunday 14th July – 3.30pm & 7.45pm • Monday 15th July – 7.30pm Tuesday 16th July – 7.30pm Full Price £18 / Concessions (Over 60s, Under 16s, Students) £15 Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £54 www.royalhippodrome.com 6 Lesley Garrett CBE is Britain’s best-known soprano, regularly appearing in opera, music theatre, concerts, television and radio. For more than 30 years she has enjoyed one of the most successful careers of any modern day classically trained soprano, winning both critical acclaim and July the affection of many fans and music lovers through the breadth and diversity of her work. She has performed internationally and has taken leading roles in many operas and worked with the English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, Opera North and Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Lesley will be supported by BGT fi nalist Faryl Smith, The Trapdoor Theatre School, Concentus and Bourne Chorus. All profi ts to St Wilfrid’s Hospice Thursday 18th July – 7.30pm Full Price £25 / Concessions (Over 60s/Under 16s/Students) £23 Friday 19th July Doors 7pm, Show 8pm All Tickets £10 BRINGING THE 50S AND 60S INTO THE 21ST CENTURY Step back in time to the Golden Age of Rock n Roll as the sounds of the 50s & 60s are authentically recreated by The Vintage Boys. With immaculate 3-part harmony, slick choreography, sharp suits and the backing of an incredible live band, the boys perfectly capture the look and sound of the golden era and will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles with their high-energy performance. Featuring over 40 hits from stars of the 50s and 60s including Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Del Shannon, Bill Haley, Dion, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and many more! The show also features a little taste of what today’s music would sound like in the 50s & 60s as the boys put their unique ‘Vintage’ twist on a couple of Saturday 20th July – 7.30pm modern-day pop hits.