Eastbourne Theatres | April 2022 Listings


LORD OF THE DANCE

Tuesday 29 March – Sunday 3 April | Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

Since its premiere, 25 years ago Michael Flatley’s Lord Of the Dance has become the most successful touring production in entertainment history.

Dazzling audiences around the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. The beloved Irish dance show transcends culture and language, soaring into the soul on astounding aerial moves, unparalleled precision dancing and state-of-the art theatrical effects.

The show will go to the next level in 2022 for its 25th anniversary tour. Fans can expect new staging, new costumes and choreography plus cutting-edge technology, special effects and remarkable lighting. The spectacle will feature 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers directed by Michael Flatley, with new music by composer Gerard Fahy.

TICKETS £32 – £57 Concessions £5 off (top 2 prices), Groups 10+ £5 off, 20+ £6 off, 50+ £7 off


JULIAN CLARY | BORN TO MINCE

Sun 3 Apr 2022 | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE

NOT for the feint of heart! This outrageously camp and hilarious show is for ages 16+

Tickets £27


SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR

Tue 5 Apr 2022 – Sat 9 Apr 2022 | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE

Funny, romantic comedy Bernard Slade’s tale of a love-affair that lasts 25 years is sure to delight audiences.

Tickets £18 – £25.50


SCHOOL OF ROCK

Tue 12 Apr 2022 – Sat 16 Apr 2022 | CONGRESS THEATRE

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll ROCK! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End SMASH-HIT comes to Eastbourne. Incredible performances will blow you away! Featuring 14 NEW songs from Lloyd Webber. Stick it to the Man! Ages 5+

Tickets from £25.50


EODS – Evita

Wed 20 Apr 2022 – Sat 23 Apr 2022 | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE

Eastbourne Operatic and Dramatic Society return with a bold, original production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classic. Directed by Wayne Newton.

Tickets £18


ROB BECKETT – WALLOP

Sat 23 Apr 2022 | CONGRESS THEATRE

Last few seats available, book now for a night comedy brilliance.

Tickets £25


LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Sun 24 Apr 2022 | CONGRESS THEATRE

Coleridge-Taylor Ballade
Bruch Violin Concerto
Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 2 (London)

Tom Gauterin conductor
Daniel Pioro violin

Tickets from £15


SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS – The Story of the Dubliners

Tue 26 Apr 2022 | CONGRESS THEATRE

A celebration of Irelands favourite sons! A night of craic not to be missed.

Tickets £26.50


DREAMCOATS AND PETTICOATS Featuring Marty Wilde

Wed 27 Apr 2022 | CONGRESS THEATRE

Marty Wilde is back in a night which celebrates the music of a generation! With Eden Kane, Mark Wynter, Roxy Wilde and the Wildcats.

Tickets £31.50 – £33.50


BARRY HUMPHRIES – The Man Behind the Mask

Thu 28 Apr 2022 – Fri 29 Apr 2022 | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE

An intimate and confessional evening with the man behind Dame Edna, Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone. National treasure Barry Humphries recalls his extraordinary life.

Tickets from £22