Eastbourne Theatres – What’s on in March?
DERREN BROWN
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 March | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £38
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to the Congress Theatre with his new live show, ONLY HUMAN.
Not suitable for under 12s
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 March | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £26
Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella, this thrilling stage production examines friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility. The 1994 feature film was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Stars Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe and Bill Ward.
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Sunday 8 March, 3pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £28
Directed by veteran band leader and conductor, Ray McVay. The UK’s only official Glenn Miller tour features the exact orchestra line-up devised by Glenn and also features the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders vocal group, the sublime voices of the orchestra’s two lead singers, and the orchestra’s own swinging jazz band, The Uptown Hall Gang.
IRELAND – THE SHOW
Tuesday 10 March, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS £31 Ben Fogle – Wild
Boyzlif
Featuring an all-star Irish cast of the Emerald Isle’s most talented award-winning performers including Gary Gamble, Ritchie Remo, Elaine Boyle, Keltic Storm and the Gael Force Irish dancers with their high energy jigs and reels! Take a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture and enjoy songs from the legendary Dubliners, Makem and Clancy and The Pogue’s to name but a few.
BEN FOGLE – WILD
Wednesday 11 March, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS £38
Ben Fogle brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal; Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery, that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained.
BOYZLIFE – FEATURING KEITH DUFFY & BRIAN McFADDEN
Thursday 12 March, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £37. VIP Package available
Performing all the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife. Boyband supergroup Boyzlife, comprising Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden, celebrate the iconic hits from both defining 90s/00s groups. During the show the duo nostalgically revisit their boyband legacies as they perform a mixture of hits from both of their individual supergroups.
THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOW – THE CHER COLLECTION
Friday 13 March, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £24
Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of Cher. Led by the sensational Rachael Hawnt, winner of ITV’s Starstruck, the show spans every decade of Cher’s career so prepare to be dazzled by disco hits and pop chart-toppers, with incredible costumes and a jaw-dropping production, as Rachael’s talent shines through and makes you ‘Believe’.
THE NIGHT SKY SHOW
Saturday 14 March, 6.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS £35.50
A spectacular, theatrical experience taking you on an epic journey across the cosmos. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) delivers a glorious thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders. Using big screen visual effects, this showguides you around the constellations, stars, planets and more. This is not an astronomy lecture; this is a captivating night to remember.
NIGEL KENNEDY | VIRTUOSO
Thursday 19 March, 7.30pm CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £41
Virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy returns for his first – and biggest – UK tour in over ten years. The world’s best-selling violinist will be celebrating his 70th birthday in 2026 and is as fresh and entertaining as ever. This will be a unique evening of classical, jazz, and contemporary repertoire from the UK’s greatest living violinist. Nigel combines a unique mix of repertoire with energy, dynamics and mind-blowing technical and emotional musicality.
CABARET EXTREME
Sunday 22 March, 7.30PM | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £26.50
Experience a World where the bizarre becomes beautiful, and the impossible becomes reality.
From the creative visionaries behind the world’s most iconic circuses comes a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and contemporary circus. Whether you crave near impossible stunts, captivating storytelling, or laugh-out-loud moments.
DREAMCOAT STARS
Sunday 22 March, 7.45pm | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £28.50
Four sensational singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat come together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre. This megamix production includes songs from Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Rocky Horror, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys. Relive all your favourite productions in one epic evening plus memorable stories from the star’s time in Joseph.
THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 March | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £19.50
After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship kindness and compassion. Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of good friends and courage in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.
LET’S DANCE
Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 March, 7.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS £19
THE BEST OF FRANKIE VALLI STARRING PETER ANDRE
Thursday 26 March, 8pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS £51, VIP Package Available
Starring Peter Andre, this is a high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. Featuring a supporting cast of West End performers, this nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.
DIVERSITY – SOUL
Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March, Fri & Sat 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm | CONGRESS THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £38.50, VIP Packages Available
Diversity take to the road on a major new tour. The UK’s most successful dance group return to Eastbourne with their new concept tour SOUL.
Diversity rose to stardom after winning the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Since then, the dynamic dance group has gone on to sell out multiple tours across the UK and Ireland, performing to the masses with countless television and live shows.
THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY
Monday 30 March – Saturday 4 April | DEVONSHIRE PARK THEATRE | TICKETS FROM £32
Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else? The ten-strong ensemble cast is led by Ed McVey as Tom Ripley. Ed was one of the stars of the hit Netflix show The Crown. EastEnders regular and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will star alongside him as Marge.