Congress Theatre (Eastbourne)
The Congress Theatre is a Grade II* listed, purpose built, modern theatre and conference venue in the seaside town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is one of the largest theatres in southern England, with seating capacity of 1,689. The theatre was designed by Bryan and Norman Westwood Architects and built in 1963. The theatre underwent major refurbishment in 2019, to reveal a bright and contemporary look, whilst fully maintaining the character of the original design. Shows include touring West End theatre, ballet, opera, comedy and live music.
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| Address | Carlisle Road Eastbourne England, United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 50.7628°N 0.2834°E |
| Owner | Eastbourne Borough Council |
| Designation | Grade II* Listed Building |
| Type | Provincial |
| Capacity | 1689 |
| Opened | 1963 |
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| www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk | |
It was the location for the final recorded concert by the American pianist, composer and band leader Duke Ellington on 1 December 1973. Ellington died five months later in May 1974.
Facilities
The theatre has a licensed bar, cloakroom facilities, disabled facilities (including an infra red system for the hard of hearing) and public phones (available in the foyer)