December Listings for Eastbourne Theatres

CONGRESS THEATRE
Monday 3 – Saturday 7 December
Mon – Sat 7.45pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm

Bill Kenwright presents The Classic Thriller Theatre Company

THE LADY VANISHES

Inspired by the classic Hitchcock Thriller

BAFTA-nominated Gwen Taylor and ‘Villain of the Year’ Andrew Lancel are reunited for the first time since their two years together in Coronation Street in this devilishly fun stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lady Vanishes by The Thriller Theatre Company.

When Socialite Iris’ travelling companion disappears, she’s bewildered to find fellow passengers deny ever having seen her. But with the help of musician Max, she turns detective, and together they resolve to solve this perplexing mystery.

Also stars Denis Lill (The Royal, Call the Midwife), Scarlett Archer, Mark Wynter (The Mouse Trap, Witness for Prosecution); Nicholas Audsley (Victoria) and Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier).

TICKETS £19 – £26.50 Selected Discounts Available

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE
Friday 6 December – Sunday 12 January

JACK & THE BEANSTALK

Get ready for fe-fi-fo-FUN as Eastbourne’s favourite pantomime team return for 2019 with a GIANT of a pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk from 6 December until 12 January featuring favourites Martyn Knight as the South’s favourite Dame and comic Tucker. This traditional family panto will be packed with live-music, glittering sets, stunning costumes and plenty of fun which will leave your little ones full of beans!

Hero Jack (Katherine Glover) makes a giant discovery, but will Princess Jill (Victoria Farley) fall in love? Will the treasured family cow Clarabelle be sold at the market? Can Dame Trott (Martyn Knight) ever find her Mr Right? Did Simple Simon (Tucker) buy his joke book half-price from the Pound-shop? How does the Giant smell the difference between nationalities and has Fleshcreep (Steven Serlin) ever thought about changing his name?

From the team behind 2018’s Cinderella, expect live music, colourful sets, amazing costumes, spectacular special effects and plenty of comedy, fun and laughter!

TICKETS £19 – £26.50 Selected Discounts Available

CONGRESS THEATRE
Tuesday 10 – Saturday 14 December
Tue – Sat 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm

BLOOD BROTHERS

Willy Russell’s legendary musical tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.

Lyn Paul(New Seekers) returns for her farewell tour in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, which she first made her own in London’s West End. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

TICKETS £18.50 – £39.50 Selected Discounts Available

CONGRESS THEATRE
Friday 20 December, 7.30pm

THE ESTEFAN EXPERIENCE
CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF GLORIA ESTEFAN

Celebrating the Queen Of Latin Pop, experience all the hits from her amazing career culminating in over 100 million album sales and 26 Grammy Awards.

This show stopping Latin extravaganza includes a live band with Cuban themed singers and dancers and of course the most iconic pop songs of the era: Get On Your Feet1-2-3Rhythm is Gonna Get YouAnything For YouDr BeatHere We AreDon’t Want To Lose You Now, Can’t Stay Away From YouComing Out Of The Dark and many more.

TICKETS £26

CONGRESS THEATRE
Saturday 21 December, 7.30pm

THE ELVIS YEARS AT CHRISTMAS

It is time to get well and truly in the Christmas spirit as The Elvis Years brings its very special seasonal twist to town.

Two hours of rock and roll favourites such as Hound Dog, Devil in Disguise, Return to Sender, Viva Las Vegas, Suspicious Minds plus popular festive songs such as Blue Christmas, Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree, Walking in a Winter Wonderland – and even a good old carol sing-along around the piano. Santa is in the building!

TICKETS £26, Conc £24, Groups 10+ £2 off