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Keeping you up to date with listings for theatres in Eastbourne, including the Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, Winter Garden and the Hippodrome. Click any title link to get more information from the Eastbourne Theatres website , including price of tickets and booking information. If you need accommodation during your trip to Eastbourne, why not stay in Bexhill? Bexhill is only a 15 minute car or train ride from Eastbourne and is ideally situated in the middle of 1066 Country. Please feel free to browse some of the links in the left menu bar for more information


Eastbourne Theatre Listings



Magic of the Dance
Wednesday 20 - Saturday 23 August 2008
This summer Magic of the Dance explode into their fifth consecutive UK tour. Leading up to its tenth anniversary, this global smash-hit takes the Irish Dance phenomenon to new heights with new choreography, explosive special effects and narration by legendry screen actor Christopher Lee.

This enchanting love story of good versus evil follows two young lovers as they battle their demons on a voyage of discovery from Ireland to America. Featuring The New York Tap All-Stars and more World Champions than ever before, Magic of the Dance will thrill families and dance enthusiasts alike.

Winning critical acclaim around the globe and led by World Champions Dermot Cullen and Suzanne Cleary, audiences can expect a magical night of beautiful costumes, enchanting music and spellbinding precision. Let Magic of the Dance cast its spell on you!



Daisy Pulls It Off
Monday 25 - Saturday 30 August 2008
National tour of Daisy Pulls It Off, starring Kim Hartman (Allo!, Allo!), Ben Roberts (The Bill), Julia Mallam (Emmerdale)and Carly Hillman (EastEnders).

Wrestling Spectacular
Tuesday 26 August 2008
The giants of the grappling game come to the Winter Garden with plenty of red-hot summer action all the way from the top rope and beyond.

The Searchers in Concert
Thursday 28 August 2008
British rock band The Searchers are back at the Congress Theatre this summer.

John Mann Music Show
Thurday 28 August 2008
Pianist, showman and entertainer John Mann returns for his 27th summer season at Eastbourne's Winter Garden.

Ken Dodd Happiness Show
Sunday 31 August 2008
Legendary showman and national treasure Ken Dodd returns to spread some of his trademark happiness.

Absurd Person Singular
Tuesday 2 - Saturday 6 September 2008
This year's biggest West End comedy hit is set to take the UK by storm as Bill Kenwright's critically acclaimed 'Savagely Funny', 'Seriously Hilarious', and 'Dazzling' production of Alan Ayckbourn's Absurd Person SIngular goes on tour.

Puccini Tosca
Friday 5 September 2008
Ellen Kent & Amphitheatre Productions present a spectacular autumn tour, bringing a touch of the Colosseum of Rome premiering at the Eastbourne Congress. This new production of Tosca will be directed by Ellen Kent with the amphitheatre set designed by London designer Will Bowen.

Bizet Carmen
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2008
Ellen Kent & Amphitheatre Productions present a spectacular new autumn tour, bringing a touch of the Colosseum of Rome, premiering at the Eastbourne Congress. This new production will be directed by Ellen Kent with the amphitheatre set designed by London designer Will Bowen.

Rockin' on Heaven's Door
Monday 8 September 2008
Rockin' On Heaven's Door sends shivers down the spine with spookily convincing portrayals of musical giants Presley, Orbison, Holly, Cochran and The Big Bopper. They are joined by guest artiste Jerry Lee Lewis whose piano bursts into 'flames' during Great Balls of Fire.

Eastbourne's Tea Dances
Tuesday 9 September 2008
Boasting the largest dance floor in town, experienced dancers and beginners are all welcome at the Winter Garden.

Dylan Thomas : Return Journey
Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 September 2008
One of the most popular shows from 2007's Solo Season returns for 3 nights.

John Mann Music Show
Thursday 11 September 2008
Pianist, showman and entertainer John Mann returns for his 27th summer season at Eastbourne's Winter Garden.

The Ultimate 60's Show
Thursday 11 September 2008
Cliff & The Shadows to The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five to Bob Dylan, The Monkees, The Searchers, Everly Bros, Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, and of course the fabulous Beatles.

The Opera Babes
Friday 12 September 2008
An evening of relaxing classics starring the Operababes with special guest

Other Upcoming Performances

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Steve Crow and his Crew Presents 80's Live

Anything Goes

Jive Talkin...Bee Gees Story

Gotta Sing Gotta Dance

The Festival Choir at All Saints Chapel

Gilbert and Sullivan Pot Pourri

Children's Showtime

Musical Royalty - The King's Singers come to Eastbourne

A Plum of an Evening

Romy Meets the Barbers Part II

The Glass Menagerie

The Musicians of Bremen

Russian Classical Ballet

Photography and Genius

Richard and Mary

Eastbourne's Tea Dances

Talent Times Ten: A Brass Treat not to be missed

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra - Strictly Big Band

Gillan Darby and the World of Victorian Ceramics

The Romatic Clarinet

'Empress of India' : The Jewel in Victoria's Crown

"Have You Had It Long Madam?"

At Even Greater Expense...

Peter Duncan - Duncan Dares

Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra's Music from the Movies Concert + Tchaikovsky Piano Concert

One For The Pot

Our House

Henry Blofeld - An Evening with Blowers

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Murder With Love

Eastbourne's Tea Dances

Don Cossacks State Dance Company

Alex

Eastbourne's Tea Dances

Treasure Island

Wrestling Spectacular

Gary Wilmot - With Compliments

An Evening with Tony Benn

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

The Alter Eagles

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Flashdance - The Musical

'Allo 'Allo!

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Victor Spinetti A Very Private Diary ... Revisited!

Festival of Remembrance Concert

The Poisoned Kiss:Vaughan Williams

Alan Aykbourn's Affairs in a Tent

Eastbourne's Tea Dances

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

When Hell Freezes Over - Andy Kirkpatrick

Joe Brown 50th Anniversary Tour Live in Concert

Sally Morgan

My Brilliant Divorce

The Holly & The Ivy

Eastbourne's Tea Dances

Dionne Warwick

Christmas Music Hall

Elvis on Tour - Lee Memphis King

The Nutcracker

A Celebration of Musical Theatre and Christmas Music

Cabaret

Great Big Christmas Sing

John Mann Christmas Show

The Royal Air Force in Concert 2008

Jethro

Christmas Joy with The Salvation Army

Great Big Christmas Sing

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Rotary Club of Eastbourne presents Christmas Carol Concert

Beyond the Barricade

Carols By Candlelight

The Sleeping Beauty

Swan Lake

The Nutcracker

Boxing Day Tea Dance

Nelson Riddle Orchestra

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Eastbourne's Tea Dances

Anton and Erin - Cheek to Cheek

Verdi Aida

Puccini Turandot

London Philharmonic Orchestra

The Witches of Eastwick

The Hollies

Al Murray – The Pub Landlords’ Beautiful British Tour

London Philharmonic Orchestra

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