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Culture and
Entertainment
So, youʼre in Eastbourne, looking for a spot of culture…where do you go? Well, youʼre truly spoilt for choice.
With such a rich variety of entertaining hot-spots, youʼre bound to find something that floats your boat!
West of the Pier is Eastbourne’s classy cultural quarter. With If you’re after some foot-tapping fun, Eastbourne’s beloved
four theatres to choose from, prepare to be entertained. The Bandstand will be music to your ears. Set on the promenade
beautiful Devonshire Park Theatre captures the traditional in all of its blue-domed 1930s glory, the Bandstand has hosted
charms and graces of Victorian life, whilst you enjoy the drama an extensive variety of musical treats. From tribute acts,
or comedy on stage. traditional military, Proms, Rock and Roll and Big Band
performances, it remains a popular musical venue for its ever
The contemporary Congress Theatre attracts scores of visitors
changing programme.
each week, where they razzle dazzle ‘em with West End shows
such as Chicago and the Witches of Eastwick (pictured), With no ticket over £10 and over 140 concerts to choose from,
ballet, stand up comedy and concerts. Eastbourne Bandstand has something for everyone. For
forthcoming concerts visit www.eastbournebandstand.co.uk
Or visit The Royal Hippodrome Theatre that has played host to
or call 01323 410611 for your programme. The season starts
a number of star names over the years including Charlie
on 1st May with a Friday evening tribute night and runs until
Chaplin, Norman Wisdom and Bruce Forsyth.
the end of September.
Grab our quarterly theatre guide to start planning a show-
stopping experience or visit www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
For art lovers, find out what the state of the art is at Eastbourne’s
stunning new art gallery, The Towner - set to catch your artistic “
Over 4 million visitors
eye when it opens in early 2009 with a number of first-class
come to Eastbourne
exhibitions from the art elite. Edging closer to the shore, there’s
each year and 45% of
more to explore….Being the ‘suntrap of the South’, the gorgeous
weather lends itself perfectly to alfresco theatre experiences at people visiting have
the Italian Gardens at Holywell. The Twentieth Century sunken
garden, framed with Roman-style pillars provides an ideal
never been before.
setting for magical Shakespeare productions.
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BOTTOM, LEFT: Eastbourneʼs 1930s Bandstand, home to an extensive musical programme.
TOP, LEFT: An example of one of the many installations visitors can hope to see at the new art gallery, The Towner. Photo Roger Bamber
TOP, CENTRE: The Grade II listed Victorian Devonshire Park Theatre.
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