One of the best venues in Hastings! Phoenix Arts Centre on Parkstone Road has everything from great…read morelighting to a good selection of drinks and snacks, a little on the pricey side but it's expected from a bar within a venue! This multi-purpose venue caters to theatre, gigs, concerts and all sorts of artistic performances. It is also available to hire which would be awesome if you wanted to put on your own show or gig! A popular venue to hit when in Hastings.

The building at 7 pelham Crescent does not have a picture here at the moment. It was really…read moreneglected and horrid - as historically was all of Pelham Crescent. It has now been made over as a local arts venue and theatre which is a really great addition to thee seafront. The Georgian church building is over 175 years old and grade 2 listed. It was designed i think by Joseph Kaye for the earl of Chichester. It has a circular auditorium so really good acoustics It reopened in 1997. i have only attende church services and once for cinema as I no longer live in the town, but it is well worth keeping an eye on.

A really nice cafe, situated on Hastings sea front. The cafe has excellent views of the beach and…read morethe sea (although depending on who is disrobing on the beach, you might not find the views quite so appealing!) The food and drinks are reasonably priced, and the cafe has pretty nice decoration and furnishing. The staff are generally pretty friendly and helpful, happy to help out by giving directions and offering advice to hapless tourists, of which there are many during the summer months. It's much less busy during Autumn and Winter (as you'd expect in a seaside resort town).

Their shows are not too interesting and I have to say that the few times I was there, the staff has…read morebeen very unfriendly. The little place is in the old town, they have an art gallery and a number of shows. They usually have the wizard of oz in December!

Approx 5 miles from us…read more I saw a performance of Equus at this theatre in 2010. The lead roll of Alan Strange was played by Stanley Eldridge, who without question gave stunning performance alongside David Morley as the psychiatrist Martin Dysart. We recommended the production to our guests who were visiting from London at the time and they said it was outstanding and rivalled anything they had seen in the West End. The theatre is small and intimate, but full of atmosphere for it. I'd recommend it highly!

The Pavilion Theatre is a mainstay of the Brighton theatre scene, and well worth a visit. Their…read moreshows are run through the Brighton Dome, so of a consistently high quality, without costing the earth to go see. A frequent venue for fringe theatre all year round, as well as big events during the Brighton Festival and Brighton Comedy Festival, the Pavilion Theatre is an great alternative to the above-a-pub theatre Brighton is famous (notorious?) for. Most shows at the Pavilion are inexpensive, and it is normally used more smaller comedians or companies, even some ambitious amateurs. The venue's policy about what goes on seems to be quite open: even smaller shows are given a chance. This may be the Dome's reach-out to the local theatre scene, and it couldn't be a more fitting fringe theatre space. The stage is large and open, as deep as it is wide, which makes it ideal for plays and performers who like a nice big stage space: dancers, plays with large casts, etc. With a large number of raked seats, the Pavilion Theatre can seat more than a traditional fringe theatre, making it ideal for some of the larger acts as well. This balance is held nicely, with various acts throughout the year using it appropriately: there's clearly a good management policy behind this space. I have seen some great shows here, and recommend everyone to have a look-see whats on! Their programme is varied enough that there should be something for everyone, and nothing really beats live entertainment. With a nice little bar at the front as well, there's really nothing to complain about: great venue, great shows, great evening!

The Theatre Royal is one of Brighton's most venerable institutions. Set in the centre of the city,…read morejust a stone's throw from the Royal Pavilion, it has been at the heart of its artistic life for two hundred years. Opened in July 1807, the theatre has had a colourful history, to say the least. It suffered various financial problems in its early years, an actor by the name of Henry John Nye Chart took over the management and developed a flourishing programme over the ensuing twelve years. He then bought the theatre himself, and embarked on an expansion and refurbishment programme, giving us the theatre we see to-day - now a grade II listed historic building. Nye Chart died in 1876, but his wife Ellen Elizabeth Nye Chart kept the theatre going, introducing both matinees and the traditional Christmas pantomime. When she died in 1892, she was treated as a local celebrity, although her ghost is still said to haunt the building, as the mysterious Grey Lady. The interior is very traditional, with seating in stalls, two circles and an upper gallery, with boxes either side. The decoration is suitably high Victorian and plush, although the seats can be a little restricted for some modern audiences. The stalls have level access and there is a disabled toilet, and the theatre welcomes guide dogs. Captioning is available for those with hearing disabilities. (Those with special needs are advised to book in advance and inform the booking office of their requirements). The theatre bar is located separately, in the Colonnade Bar, immediately next to the main entrance. The repertoire is extraordinarily varied, with traditional classic theatre such as Shakespeare and West End transfers; musicals; comedies; dance and special events and, of course, a Christmas Pantomime season. The list of actors and actresses who have played here is an exhaustive list of the best of British theatre over the last 50 years. It is truly one of the foremost provincial theatres in the country.

Situated next door to the Connaught Theatre, this Digital cinema is part of the same entertainment…read morecomplex. Though not lavishly decorated/gilded, it does have very comfortable seats. Row G is the best because the extra leg room that divides rows between stalls and rear seats. You have to get your goodies from the main theatre as there is an abysmal selection offered in the Ritz. Went here twice this week but, sadly didn't really enjoy either of the films that much.Anna Karenina and Killing Them Soflty. Seats £5.50, (or £4.95 for theatre members)ALL seats £4.00 after 1800 on Sundays..!!

I Love this place, its a cinema and theatre all rolled into one. Its nice to have somewhere for the…read morewhole family to enjoy, the best thing about it is that it has not been modernised it still has the old charm, with the little kiosk. My kids love it and the prices are reasonaable as well, not overpriced like some of its new competitors. If your ever in worthing give it a go, its lovely.

A great theatre which essential to anyone visiting Hastings. A very cool venue for all ages.read more

If you know the Scouts Gang, then you know the White Rock Theatre. A very cosy and nice place with…read moreinteresting shows. If you are in the area, give it a try!

If you're staying in good ol' Canters for a few days, I'd definitely recommend a visit the Marlowe…read moretheatre. During my undergrad years here, it was actually still under renovation and well, I'm shallow and new buildings always excite me. Marlowe is no different, it's definitely ready for big crowds and summer time drinks outside the patio. They've made a large patio and even decorated it with a happy theatre mask which is creepy at night, and if you're a bit drunk and high. (Students will most likely be that!) Inside the theatre itself is a theatre worthy of big big productions, I think they have 4 levels of seats, somehow, we managed to bag front row centre tickets to see Sarah Millican (to be fair, we booked 18 months in advanced!) The only qualms I have is that they definitely cater to the the locals and not students because the prices for drinks are STEEEEEEP. £4.10 for a frigging single oj and vodka. (I might just go the to student bars beforehand, thanks. If any of you feel the same way, and not local to Canterbury, drop me a line and I'll direct you to the uni campus so if you do want to drink like a student and give the liver a wake up call, you'll know where to go-also SNAKEBITE. Gets you absolutely carparked.)

I have not watched a theatre performance there but spent an evening there when Tap Dogs was on in…read more2002. Cannot really remember how exactly the interior looked like but there must have been some upper rear stalls. Don't miss out the Theatre Pub next to the theatre. Anyway, nicely located in the town centre. Update 2012: The originial Theatre Pub doesn't exist anymore. The old theatre has been refurbished and now has a very modern appearance.