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Hippodrome Circus

Great Yarmouth, England
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4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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Basildon, Essex, England
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I visited the Hippodrome whilst trying to shelter from the persistent rain, and I was very glad that I did. From the moment you enter the Hippodrome, it oozes nostalgia, and there is a sense of expectation in the air. I wandered about in the foyer for some time just soaking up this tribute to past times. The auditorium is... More

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suffolk
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The show was running late, they made us wait outside in the cold wind and rain. The place was a dump, and the entertainment laughable... and not in a good way.

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broxbourne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Good show but will back in the summer for the full circus experience. Danny Adams was brilliant, his Dad was looking and sounding a bit tired and weary

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Brentwood, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I just found this to be very painful, old fasioned and cringie ! The world has moved on from clowns pretending to throw water over you. Would be better to knock it down and build a coffee shop instead.

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bathgate, west lothian
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Our second visit to the Hippodrome. The last show there we visited had the water feature at the end, not so this time (which we knew when booking). Typical slap stick humour from ringmaster and sidekick - Danny and a few others. Liked the guy who did Susan Boyle - really funny guy. Only one other circus act - female... More

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wisbech
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We go to the Hippodrome every New Years Eve.Its a fantastic fun oacked show for all the family and is a great alternative to New Years Eve partys which just rent practical with young children.Its great to have a New Year that the children can thoroughly enjoy. My son lost his mobile phone there and staff were so helpful, contacted... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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We visited Great Yarmouth on Easter Sunday and I wasn't expecting much from the 'Circus Hilarious' show as I'm not keen on clowns usually. However, it was so funny - Danny and Clive have a great act and I've not laughed so much in ages, Myself and the woman sat next to me almost fell off our seats! A great... More

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NOTTINGHAM
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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It was absolutely brilliant and well thought out. Laughed soo much. My kids and wife have been doing silly impressions since seing it. Will definately go again.

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maidstone,england,uk
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Watched circus hilarious during the easter hols,great little show and my 8 and 10 year old kids loved it! A couple of the main performer's meet and greet you and sign autographs at the end for the kids.This was one of the high lights of our weekend 

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

It was a funny show, but the seats are a bit uncomfortable for 2 hours. That said everybody can see well, because of the tiered seating. If you don't want to be soaked, sit at least 3 rows back.

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