Eastbourne Theatres – What’s on in July?
SUMMER PLAYHOUSE AT THE PARK – BEDROOM FARCE
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE – Thursday 3 – Saturday 22 July – Tickets from £24
In this gleeful comedy set in three bedrooms, four couples struggle hilariously with the ups and downs of their rocky relationships. With its charm, chaos, physical comedy, and Ayckbourn’s razor-sharp dialogue, Bedroom Farce is a laugh-out-loud masterpiece that will leave you smiling long after the curtain falls.
SUMMER PLAYHOUSE AT THE PARK – MURDER BY MISADVENTURE
DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE – Thursday 17 – Saturday 26 July – Tickets from £24
Harry and Paul are a successful crime writing team, whose longtime partnership is put to the test when one of them wants out. As their professional relationship turns sour, the lines between fact and fiction blur, and a real-life murder plot unfolds. Will their years of crafting intricate whodunits help them get away with the perfect crime and provide a plot twist to die for?
JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA
CONGRESS THEATRE – Friday 4 July, 7.30pm – Tickets from £58
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As the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world. Join Jools and his 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra featuring at its helm, former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis. With special guests Chris Difford, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.
IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE
CONGRESS THEATRE – Sunday 6 July, 10am & 12pm – Tickets from £17
Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends live in Eastbourne in their fun-filled show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and the amazing flying Pinky Ponk. Now in its 16th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events.
CHICAGO
CONGRESS THEATRE – Monday 7 – Saturday 12 July – £22
Chicago, the “sexiest musical ever” (Metro) comes to Eastbourne starring Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancer and TV Star Janette Manrara (It Takes Two, Burn The Floor, Glee) as Roxie Hart and West End and TV star Darren Day (Joseph, We Will Rock You, Doctors, Celebrity Big Brother) as Billy Flynn.
Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score with one show-stopping song after another includes Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango, and All That Jazz. *Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
CONGRESS THEATRE – Friday 18 July, 7.30pm – £42.50
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand-new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics.
RAVE ON – THE ULTIMATE 50S & 60S EXPERIENCE
CONGRESS THEATRE – Saturday 19 July, 7.30pm– £29
Take an exhilarating step back in time to the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s. From the arrival of Rock and Roll from Memphis to the British invasion, enjoy a thrilling, authentic show packed full of iconic sing-along classics, vibrant, vintage costumes and colourful staging.
LONDON SYMPHONIC ROCK ORCHESTRA
CONGRESS THEATRE – Wednesday 23 July, 7.30pm – Tickets from £35.50
Fusing the power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way. Expect reimagined classic hits from: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Motörhead and many more.
BURN THE FLOOR – DIANNE & VITO RED HOT & READY
CONGRESS THEATRE – Saturday 26 July, 7.30pm – £44.50
2024 Strictly Come Dancing winner Dianne Buswell and 2023 winner Vito Coppola, together with a cast of multi-disciplined dancers, bring you the ultimate high-voltage dance extravaganza. Jaw-dropping choreography, beautiful storytelling, heart-pounding music and breath-taking moves combine to celebrate the pure joy of dance.
THE RAT PACK – LIVE IN CONCERT
CONGRESS THEATRE – Sunday 27 July, 7.30pm – Tickets from £29
Get ready to swing into the Golden Age of Hollywood and experience the timeless sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr with The Rat Pack – Live In Concert. Featuring all of The Rat Pack’s timeless charm, this is an unforgettable night of entertainment that will have you reminiscing about this legendary legacy.