New dates as Eastbourne’s Royal Hippodrome Theatre looks ahead

A spokesman said: “We’ve been working hard behind the scenes with visiting companies, artists and producers to try and reschedule all performances which were due to go ahead during this period of closure.

“All ticket holders for shows which have had to be postponed or cancelled have been contacted either by email, telephone or letter. If, for any reason, you have not received any notification please email [email protected] and we can rectify this for you.”

In the meantime, new dates are as follows.

Funny Girls – Previous date: March 19 2020: New date: October 15 2020.

American Four Tops – Previous date: March 20 2020; New date: 3 December 2020.

Herman’s Hermits – Previous date: March 21 2020; New date: March 20 2021.

An Evening With Merrill Osmond – Previous date: March 22 2020; New date: October 13 2020.

The Circus Of Horrors – Previous date: March 26 2020; New date: February 14 2021.

Twist & Shout – Previous date: March 29 2020; New date: September 26 2020.

Waiting For Godot – Previous date: April 2 2020; New date: April 1 2021.

The Ultimate Tribute To David Bowie – Previous date: April 3 2020; New date: February 6 2021.

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club – Previous date: April 4 2020; New date: November 27 2020.

Boogie Wonderland – Previous date: April 17 2020; New date: March 19 2021.

Woman Like Me The Little Mix Show – Previous date: April 19 2020; New date: August 28 2020.

Phoney Fools And Horses – Previous date: April 22 2020; New date: February 3 2021.

Ian Waite & Vincent Simone Act Two – Previous date: April 24 2020; New date: September 20 2020.

Upbeat Beatles – Previous date: April 25 2020; New date: April 23 2021.

Naturally 7 – Previous date: April 26 2020; New date: March 6 2021.

The Drifters – Previous date: April 30 2020; New date: November 19 2020.

Up Close And Personal Evening With The Fizz – Previous date: May 1 2020; New date: November 13 2020.

The Sound Of Springsteen – Previous date: May 2 2020; New date: September 24 2020.

The Jive Aces – Previous date: May 3 2020; New date: November 1 2020.

Hello Again – The Story Of Neil Diamond – Previous date: May 7 2020; New date: February 11 2021.

Abba Gold – Previous date: May 8 2020; New date: March 26 2021.

La Voix - The Uk’s Funniest Redhead – Previous date: May 9 2020; New date: February 27 2021.

Ansell’s Les Musicals – Previous date: May 14 2020; New date: September 21 2021.

An Evening With Sir Geoff Hurst – Previous date: May 15 2020; New date: February 13 2021.

Rapa Dance: Gimme A Beat – Previous date: May 17 2020; New date: January 24 2021.

An Evening With Paul Potts – Previous date: May 21 2020; New date: September 10 2020.

Sounds Of The 70s With Johnnie Walker – Previous date: May 22 2020; New date: February 26 2021.

The Dublin Legends – Previous date: May 23 2020; New date: September 8 2020.

Sunday Night Live – Previous dates: May 24 2020; New date: October 25 2020.

An Evening Of Burlesque – Previous date: May 29 2020; New date: March 12 2021

British Music Hall Society’s Day By The Sea – Previous date: June 6 2020; New date: October 3 2020.

Majesty: The Ultimate Tribute To Queen – Previous date: June 19 2020; New date: April 30 2021.

The Broadway Players: Sunset Boulevard – Previous dates: July 16-21 2020; New dates: July 16-18 2021.

Some shows are still under discussion.

“We are dedicated to offering the best possible service, even at this very uncertain time. Please keep checking your emails, including your Junk folder, for information regarding your ticket, alternative dates and refund options.

As most shows are rescheduled to later in the year or 2021 this means you do not have to make a decision about this now. We would ask you to consider accepting transfer of your tickets to the new dates, or accepting a refund voucher at this point in time.

“If you have further any enquiries please email [email protected] or telephone the box office on 01323 802020.”

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