April Listings for Eastbourne Theatres


THE SOUND OF MUSIC
CONGRESS THEATRE
Tuesday 31 March – Saturday 4 April
Tue – Sat 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. Featuring Emilie Fleming (Over the Rainbow) as Maria and Andrew Lancel reprising his role as Captain von Trapp
The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including Edelweiss, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, and of course, the title song The Sound of Music.
TICKETS £20 – £41.50


LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER by DH LAWRENCE
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Tuesday 31 March – Saturday 4 April
7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm

Tender, thoughtful and impassioned, Lady Chatterley’s Lover is the book that changed Britain. This production contains material of an adult nature.  Age guidance of 14+
TICKETS: £17 – £24.50 Selected Concessions


THE CROFT
The Original Theatre Company
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 April
7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Based on a true story. In the remote Scottish Highlands two women arrive at a former Crofters Hut in a deserted village when suddenly the weekend getaway takes an unexpected turn. Starring Gwen Taylor (BarbaraCoronation StreetHeartbeat) and Caroline Harker (A Touch of Frost). Age guidance 12+
TICKETS: £18 – £25.50 Selected Concessions


WALK RIGHT BACK: THE EVERLY BROTHERS STORY
CONGRESS THEATRE
Wednesday 8 April, 7.30pm
From their rise to fame, decade-long feud and glorious reunion, follow the sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers. Featuring all the hits including Bye Bye LoveAll I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, plus many more classics immortalised by those trademark ‘harmonies from heaven’.
TICKETS: £26.50


THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
CONGRESS THEATRE
Saturday 11 April, 7.30pm
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return with more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ back catalogue including Hotel California, Desperado and Take It Easy.
TICKETS £29.50, Conc £27.50


CIRQUE ENFANT
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Wednesday 15 April, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
From Tots to Teens, the kids will rock out to the great music of Cirque Enfant an interactive show bringing amazing Acrobats, Jugglers, Clowns, Sing a Long and so much more to the stage. Enjoy the madness and mayhem of this laugh out loud show, perfect for kids of all ages – and grown-ups too! 
Running time 60 minutes no interval
TICKETS £15


LIONEL: THE MUSIC OF LIONEL RICHIE
CONGRESS THEATRE
Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm

Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse performance in this show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores. This award winning production also features world class musicians performing classic tracks Dancing On The Ceiling, Hello, Three Times A Lady, Easy, All Night Long and many more.
TICKETS £25 Selected Concessions


ROCK & ROLL REVOLUTION FEATURING THE BLUEJAYS
CONGRESS THEATRE
Friday 17 April, 7.30pm

Award-winning band The Bluejays (featuring stars of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Dreamboats & Petticoats and Million Dollar Quartet) take you on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties. Packed with over 40 classic hits all performed live on stage, be transported back to the era when music changed the world forever!
TICKETS £24 Selected Concessions


HELEN FORRESTER’S BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 April
7.45pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm
Starring Mark Moraghan (Holby City, Coronation Street, Brookside, Emmerdale), Sian Reeves (Coronation Street, Hope Springs,  Emmerdale), Parry Glasspool (Hollyoaks), Lucy Dixon (Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks), and Eric Potts(Coronation Street. Adapted from the million-selling book, By The Waters Of Liverpool is a period drama set in the 1930s.
TICKETS: £22, £25, £28 Selected Concessions


UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE
CONGRESS THEATRE
Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm

Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock’s most influential bands, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd. Featuring the iconic album The Dark Side Of The Moon and classics including Wish You Were HereShine On You Crazy DiamondAnother Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb.
TICKETS £25 Selected Concessions


BANG BANG!
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Monday 20 – Saturday 25 April:
Mon – Sat 7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm
A new farce by John Cleese*. Based on ‘Monsieur Chasse’ by Georges Feydeau, Starring Tessa Peake- Jones, Tony Gardner & Wendi Peters (*Mr Cleese does not appear in this production – he wanted to, but we wouldn’t let him).
This hilarious new adaptation of this classic comedy is a delicious blend of French Farce and Fawlty Towers.
TICKETS: £21 – £28.50 Selected Concessions


ROMESH RANGANATHAN – THE CYNICS MIXTAPE SOLD OUT!! Call box office for returns.
CONGRESS THEATRE
Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 April, 8pm

Age guidance 15+


A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
CONGRESS THEATRE
Friday 24 April, 7.30pm

Celebrate the music of Neil Diamond led by Fisher Stevens and his full live band. The show pays homage to one of the world’s greatest ever singer-songwriters revisiting over five decades of musical gems including, Love On The Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Forever In Blue Jeans, America and many more.
TICKETS £26 Selected Concessions


ONE NIGHT AT THE V.E. DAY PROMS
CONGRESS THEATRE
Saturday 25 April, 7.30pm

A musical celebration in honour of the 75th Anniversary of V.E Day. Featuring The London Gala Orchestra and singers, this concert brings back to life popular war time songs alongside classical masterpieces and is sure to have everyone waving their flags and singing along to the music that helped make Britain great!
TICKETS £34.50 Selected Concessions


FLAMENCO EXPRESS
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Sunday 26 April, 7pm

Flamenco Express returns to Eastbourne with another cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco; featuring ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina and guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo. Plus the overwhelming power, imagination and grace of Emilio Ochando; and the extreme presence of singer Juan-José Suárez – a true gypsy of the Extremadura, and household name in Spain.
TICKETS: £19.50, under 16s £15


THE KITE RUNNER
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 2 May
Tue – Sat 7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm
From London’s west end, The Kite Runner is an outstanding and unforgettable theatrical tour de force and it’s returning to Eastbourne. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.
TICKETS: £19- £26.50 Selected Concessions