Theatre Tour

The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is running another one of its backstage tours on Wednesday 3 February, and it's a good one if you've spent any time in the stalls and wondered what's actually going on behind the scenes. The tour is run by the Royal Hippodrome Theatre Friends, the group that keeps the place ticking over, and the whole thing is about the history of Eastbourne's oldest working theatre.

What makes these tours worth it is that they take you into the parts of the building the public doesn't normally get to see. You'll get a look at the spaces that stay hidden when the curtain is up, the sort of nooks and crannies that usually only the cast and crew ever set foot in. If you've ever been curious about how a theatre actually functions from the inside, this is your chance to see it for yourself rather than just imagining it from the front row.

It's not a one-off, either. These tours run regularly throughout the year, so if the date doesn't quite work for you, there'll be another one along the line. They start at 10.30am and last about an hour and a half, which gives you plenty of time to wander through and hear the stories behind the building without feeling rushed. Tickets are £5, and you can book yours through the theatre's own site.