Eastbourne Theatres | Listings October 2024

Eastbourne Theatres

Listings October 2024



ART

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 October | £31

The multi award-winning, smash hit comedy returns starring comic Seann Walsh, Chris Harper (Call the Midwife, Coronation Street) and Aden Gillett (The Crown, The House of Elliot),


THAT’LL BE THE DAY

CONGRESS THEATRE | Friday 4 October, 7.30pm | £32

Journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, with electrifying performances and iconic tunes. Sing, laugh, and dance along to That’ll Be The Day, a celebration of rock and pop.


RAT PACK LIVE

CONGRESS THEATRE | Saturday 5 October, 7.30pm | £32.50

They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Rat Pack Live features the all-time-favourites such as New York, New York, That’s Amore, My Way and That’s Life.


THE STORY OF GUITAR HEROES

CONGRESS THEATRE | Thursday 10 October, 7.30pm | £30

Prepare to be blown away by the most amazing guitar riffs of the last 50 years! Renowned for its world-class musicianship and use of over 30 authentic guitars, the UK’s leading guitar-fest features iconic hits from legends Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Slash and more!


THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN

CONGRESS THEATRE | Friday 11 October, 7.30pm | £29.50

The Sound of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.


IT’S A FINE LIFE! – THE LIONEL BART STORY

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | Friday 11 & Saturday 12 October | £27.50

West End star John Barr (Sweeny Todd, Evita) brings Lionel Bart to life, allowing his music to transport you and his story to move you profoundly.  This is the rise and fall story of one of Britain’s greatest musical giants.


DIAL M FOR MAYHEM

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 October | £31

World Stage Premiere of Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming farcical comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.


FRANK SKINNER – 30 YEARS OF DIRT

CONGRESS THEATRE | Thursday 17 October, 8pm | £30.50


10cc

CONGRESS THEATRE | Friday 18 October, 7.30pm | £45

Featuring founding co-member Graham Gouldman, he’s joined by Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Keith Hayman and Andy Park.


MICHAEL – STARRING BEN

CONGRESS THEATRE | Saturday 19 October, 7.30pm | £34.50

Starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowmanfeaturing the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.


THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

CONGRESS THEATRE | Monday 21 October, 7.30pm | £52

With over 30 years of history as the world’s biggest, best and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, TAPFS will also once again bring state of the art lighting & video, pinpoint lasers, gargantuan inflatables and flawless live sound to deliver a memorable live experience that was the benchmark of Pink Floyd shows.


SU POLLARD – STILL FULLY CHARGED

DEVONSHIRE APRK THEATRE | Tuesday 22 October, 7.30pm | £28

Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate 50 years in show business.


AL MURRAY – THE PUB LANDLORD: GUV ISLAND

CONGRESS THEATRE | Thursday 24 October, 8pm | £52

Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to.


JOHN NICOL: THE UNKNOWN WARRIOR

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | Thursday 24 October, 7.45pm | £28

In an emotional personal journey, Former RAF Tornado Navigator John Nichol retraces the Unknown Warrior’s journey home.


CIRQUE DU MAGIQUE

CONGRESS THEATRE | Friday 25 October, 7.30pm | £32.50

Come to a world of wonder and amazement where magic, world-class circus acts, and death-defying stunts will leave you on the edge of your seat.


WALK RIGHT BACK

CONGRESS THEATRE | Saturday 26 October, 7.30pm | £27.50

The story of The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye LoveAll I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers. From the team behind That’ll be the Day.


GRAFFITI CLASSICS

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | Saturday 26 October, 7.45pm | £28.50

16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices with 1 aim: to make classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating for all. From Beethoven to Bluegrass, Elvis, Strauss and Saturday Night Fever, there’s something for everyone.


LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA – BEETHOVEN’S SEVENTH

CONGRESS THEATRE | Sunday 27 October, 3pm | £36

Sibelius Finlandia (8’)
Dvořák Cello Concerto (40’)
Beethoven Symphony No. 7 (36’)
Vinay Parameswaran conductor, Sterling Elliott cello


DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | Sunday 27 October, 7.30pm | £27.50

ED GAMBLE – HOT DIGGITY DOG!

Age guidance 14+


STEVE BACKSHALL – OCEAN

CONGRESS THEATRE | Monday 28 October, 2pm | £27

Stunts, experiments, props, cutting edge science and big screen footage from his two decades in TV will all help Steve to bring the icons of the Big Blue to life.


CLUEDO 2

DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | Tuesday 29 October – Saturday 2 November | £44

Cluedo is a brand new murder mystery starring Jason Durr and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Ellie Leach. Written by BAFTA Award winners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran this rollocking spoof of a comedy that will keep you guessing right up to the final twist.