Eastbourne Theatres – What’s on in August?
TIME AND TIME AGAIN
Tue 28 July – Sat 1 August, 7.30pm, 2.30pm Mats Wed, Thur & Sat | Devonshire Park Theatre
Phil&Ben in association with Eastbourne Productions present Alan Ayckbourn’s award-winning, laugh out loud, timeless comedy! Starring Pete Ashmore as Leonard, Katy Dean as Anna, Phil Stewart is Graham, with Tanya-Loretta Dee as Joan and Simon Pothecary taking the role of Peter.
Operation Mincemeat
Tue 4 – Sat 8 August | Congress Theatre
The 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony Award®-winning musical on Broadway! The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse.
Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
Stepping Out
Thursday 13 – Saturday 29 August | Devonshire Park Theatre
The Smash Hit, Toe-Tapping Feelgood Comedy! Eastbourne Theatre’s summer production returns for 2026 with Richard Harris’ warm and witty tap-dancing comedy, Stepping Out, bringing joy and laughter to the Devonshire Park Theatre stage this summer for an extended run.
The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is
Sat 15 August | Congress Theatre Eastbourne
Songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.
The Bodyguard
Monday 17 – Saturday 22 August | Congress Theatre
The award-winning, smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back! Starring international leading actor Sidonie Smith* (Sister Act, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominated Adam Garcia (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wicked, Coyote Ugly) as Frank Farmer and Matt Milburn (Coronation Street, Hollyoaks) as Sy Spector.
DISCLAIMER: *The role of Rachel Marron will be played by Mireia Mambo at selected performances. Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.
Tea And Tour Summer 2026
Sat 22 August | 10,30am
Go behind the scenes, take to the stage, explore backstage and other areas not usually open to the public. Book early, these tours sell out!
Please note there is a large amount of walking on these tours.
The Johnny Cash Musical – The Ballad of Johnny & June
Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 August | CONGRESS THEATRE | Ages 12+
This thrilling new musical from the director of Jersey Boys celebrates the love, music and mayhem of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Backed by a powerhouse company and live band and fuelled by a songbook that inspired generations of musicians including I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, A Boy Named Sue, Hurt and more.
Adam Garcia’s Emerald Storm
Sun 30 August | CONGRESS THEATRE | 7.30pm
Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is an electrifying new dance phenomenon starring Britain’s Got Talent finalist Tom Ball, whose powerhouse vocals captivated millions and shot him to national fame.
Fusing the fire of Irish dance with the grit of urban tap, this high-octane production explodes with rhythm, passion and pure spectacle – elevated by soaring live vocals woven throughout.