Eastbourne Theatres – What’s on in April?
K-POP ALL STARS TRIBUTE
Wednesday 1 April, 7pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £33
From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, celebrate the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today’s biggest K-pop hits from BlackPink, NewJeans, Katseye, and BTS and spectacular numbers inspired by the smash-hit film K-pop Demon Hunters, this high-energy tribute brings the thrill of Seoul’s stages to life. Feel the music and the electrifying energy of K-Pop All Stars in this live, immersive experience!
QUEEN BY CANDLELIGHT
Saturday 4 April, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £25
An incredible night of Queen Anthems. Featuring a cast of West End Singers accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before. Featuring some of the most iconic songs of all time, including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever and many more! The Show Must Go On! So, join us for this unforgettable experience guaranteed to Rock You!
COPACABANA MAGIC – THE BARRY MANILOW TRIBUTE SHOW
Sunday 5 April,7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS £31
Chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary Barry Manilow. Experience all the classic hits from his amazing career culminating in over 85 million record sales. Fronted by internationally acclaimed vocalist Martyn James with his sensational band and dancers, capturing the timeless energy of hits Mandy, Could It Be Magic, I Write the Songs, Copacabana (At The Copa) and many more.
I’M EVERY WOMAN – THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL
Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11, Eves 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat Mat 2.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £21
Get ready to witness the incredible untold life story and music of multi-platinum selling, 10-time GRAMMY® winner and global icon, Chaka Khan!
With 22 albums, 25 chart-topping hits, 70 million records sold and a career spanning five decades, Chaka Khan has shaped the sound of generations. Now, her story explodes onto the stage in a dazzling world premiere musical starring Alexandra Burke (Sister Act, The Bodyguard, Chicago, The X Factor winner 2008).
Note – Alexandra Burke appears in evening performances only.
THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED – A ROCK SHOW
Sunday 12 April, 12.30pm & 3.30pm | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | TICKETS £18.50, Under 16s £17.50, Family Ticket available
When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
BEAUTIFUL CRAZY – THE LUKE COMBS COLLECTION
Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £29.50
A celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet… Luke Combs. Featuring award-winning country singer Noel Boland and a band led by Sarah Jory, the world’s number one female pedal steel guitar player and BCMA Hall of Fame Inductee. Featuring fan favourites Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma, Fast Car, Hurricane and, of course, Beautiful Crazy.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE – THE DEFINITIVE TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND
Friday 17 April, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £29
Prepare to be swept away by the all-new orchestral rendition of “It’s A Beautiful Noise the Neil Diamond Tribute” commemorating a decade of stellar performances. Fisher Stevens breathes new life into Diamond’s greatest hits in this fully revamped stage production offering a fresh presentation of Neil Diamond’s timeless classics and mesmerising melodies backed by a sensational live orchestra.
CHRIS McCAUSLAND – YONKS
Saturday 18 April, 8pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £28
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making.
Age guidance 16+
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
Saturday 18 April, 7.45pm | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £29.50
Join West End stars Andy Reiss, David Fawcett, Katie Leeming and Sarah Ryan performing alongside a live band for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End. Featuring the songs from The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, The Lion King, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!
JUDI LOVE – ALL ABOUT THE LOVE
Sunday 19 April, 7.30pm | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | TICKETS £35.50
Making her Eastbourne debut with a brand-new show packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling parenting, work and everyday life. Known for her honesty and humour, Judi offers fresh insights into how a big heart navigates a world full of surprises, struggles and transformations. But let’s be real – adulting? It’s no joke!
Ages 14+
MURDER, SHE DIDN’T WRITE
Monday 20 & Tuesday 21 April, 7.45pm | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £23
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready! You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage using audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it!
MEAN GIRLS
Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 April | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £28
Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Faye Tozer, Steps icon leads the cast which includes; Emily Lane (Les Misérables) is Cady, Vivian Panka (Heathers) as ultimate Queen Bee, Regina George. Kiara Dario (The Great Gatsby) is Gretchen, while Sophie Pourret (Guys and Dolls) will be Karen, Georgie Buckland (The Devil Wears Prada) as Janis, alongside Max Gill (Fangirls) is Damien.
THE GRUFFALO
Friday 24 – Sunday 26 April | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | Tickets from £12.50
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – celebrating 25 years on stage in 2026. Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT | THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER
Sunday 26 April, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £24
This electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled 60-year career of the one and only Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner. Expect a night of high energy as this joyous show features all the classic. This isn’t just a concert – it’s a celebration of Tina Turner’s legacy.