Congress Theatre
Performance art theatre Meeting room
The Congress Theatre is a Grade II* listed, purpose built, modern theatre and conference venue with a seating capacity of 1,689, located in the town of Eastbourne, in the coastal region of East Sussex. Designed by Bryan and Norman Westwood Architects, the theatre was built in 1963 and houses touring West End theatre, ballet, opera, comedy and live music. Read more
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2016-06-09The Bodyguard was a brilliant production. The old Theatre is looking a little jaded now though - nice now there's some daylight in the foyer however.
2016-12-21Was there a few years ago. An excellent theatre. Now living in Sydney and do props design.
2016-10-02Needs better disabled facilities sorry but toilets on ground floor rather than the stalls. A queue to use the lifts as only one wheelchair or buggy at...
2016-09-04We went to see Showaddywaddy last week. Great seating so you had a good view of the stage. Easy to book tickets and helpful staff. If you're driving...
2016-08-28Went to watch Cats on the 27th Aug - the show was great but the theatre itself ruined the experience. It was ridiculously hot and there didn't seem to...
2016-08-24Had a lovely evening at the Congress theatre. We saw Andrew LW's Cats. An excellent production. All the cast were superb, the lighting and live music...
2016-08-23Saw Cats again last night! Brilliant! Loved it! Would go again if I could! Excellent cast, songs, dancing, music, lighting effects etc.
2016-08-23Have been to see Cats here and Starlight Express. Both were brilliant!
2016-08-23Really disappointed with the congress theatre! Tried to book cats for Saturday afternoon last night. Website was coming up with an error when trying...
2016-08-22Amazing show ,did t want it to end
2016-08-18Great little theatre, we watched the Jersey Boys there, when in Eastbourne again will see what is showing and go back there...
2016-06-09Just back from watching The Bodyguard. AMAZING. What a great show. Loved it.
2016-06-08Saw bodyguard last night, it was amazing, all the cast were fab in there own way. A must see. May even see if I can see it again next week.
2016-05-18It's tatty,old, too hot, no air conditioning in desperate need of a co plate makeover.
2016-05-16Small but clean tidy theatre .Staff friendly and helpful we had a good evening
2016-05-14Need to stop people going to the front from back seats blocking the veiw of people that have paid for front seats ,we paid £50 each to see a show and...
2016-05-07Not sure what we'll do when it shuts for 18 months. But shows they have are good. There are regular sound issues though.
2016-05-02Nice theatre, quite comfortable and within easy reach of Croydon
2016-05-02This was our first time to this theatre and we loved it cannot wait to do it again
2016-04-27Love all the shows looking forward to the Bodyguard in June x
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The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
Eastbourne Congress Theatre