Royal Hippodrome Theatre
Theatre Royal and Opera House | |
Interactive map of Royal Hippodrome Theatre | |
| Address | Seaside Road Eastbourne, East Sussex United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 50°46′08″N 0°17′32″E / 50.7689°N 0.2922°E |
| Owner | Eastbourne Borough Council |
| Capacity | 516 on 3 levels |
| Type | Variety theatre |
| Designation | Grade II listed |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2 August 1883 |
| Rebuilt | 1990 proscenium arch and boxes refurbished
2018 facade restored 2023 auditorium restored |
| Architect | Charles J. Phipps |
| Website | |
| www.royalhippodrome.com | |
The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is a theatre in Eastbourne which dates back to 1883, making it the oldest theatre in the town. It was designed and built for the theatre manager and impresario George Beaumont Loveday by the eminent theatre architect C J Phipps. The venue has been host to one of the longest running summer seasons in the country for several years, opening in April and closing in October.