EDDIE IZZARD PERFORMS SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET LIVE AT THE DE LA WARR PAVILION IN BEXHILL.
If you want to buy tickets for the sold out Hamlet, UK Tour – the only place you can buy them is here at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill for a special benefit show for the DLWP! Why not make an evening of your visit to the Pavilion and join us for a pre-show Curry Night before the performance begins? Book when purchasing your tickets.
VIP Tickets (£152 incl. fees):
– Access to the best seats!
– Enjoy a 30 minute Q&A with Eddie Izzard prior to the show.
– Receive official merch on the day.
This production comes directly from her critically acclaimed solo performances of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, which were triple-extended in New York, Chicago, and London.
Nominated for New York’s: Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award.
“An impressive sweeping performance. ★★★★” – The Telegraph
“When it gets to the famous soliloquies, Izzard…smashes all three of the great ones.” ★★★★ – The Chicago Tribune
“Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet is spectacular.” – Dame Judi Dench
Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight.
Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell.
EVENT INFORMATION
Building Opens: 5pm
Show Start: 7pm
Interval: 8.15pm
Show Continues: 8.35pm
Show Ends: 9.20pm
(All timings are approximate and subject to change).
This show is suitable for ages 9+, under 14s should be accompanied by an adult.
We strongly recommend ticket buyers to take out Ticket Protection insurance with Secure My Booking available when you book your tickets at check out.
SEATING INFORMATION: If you are coming to a seated event, you will notice that we have temporary seats in the stalls. This is because we have started early preparatory works on the auditorium as part of our bigger building project, An Icon For Everyone. Major works are still some time off, and you will see that our programme runs well into 2026, but please sign up to our mailing list or follow us on socials to be kept updated on the next stages of the project.
This event has been rescheduled to Tuesday 13 January, at 7pm.
Suzy Eddie Izzard says:
‘I’m very sorry but due to a knee injury we have had to postpone the 21 December performance of Hamlet in support of the DLWP. This is a very physically demanding production, so to ensure I can give the best performance possible, we’ve rescheduled to 7pm Tuesday 13 January 2026. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year.’
All ticket(s) from the original date have been transferred automatically to the new date and there is no need to contact the Box Office. For more information about our reschedules please visit here.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Booking information
In accordance with Government legislation we display the total ticket cost at the top of each event webpage, these are inclusive of any mandatory additional fees such as restoration levies or booking fees.
Please note that Booking Fees apply on the following transactions:
Online: Tickets booked online are subject to booking fees when purchased through our website. E-tickets are emailed instantly on the account you have registered with DLWP, please check your Junk folder if they don’t arrive within 30 minutes. Customers can also download their tickets through our website within ‘My Account’.
Telephone: £3.50 per transaction + £2 postage or free collection at the Box Office.
In Person: There are currently no charges for booking tickets in person.
There is a £2 charge to post tickets.
We strongly recommend ticket buyers to take out Ticket Protection insurance with Secure My Booking available when you book your tickets at check out.
Please note that we are only able to post tickets within the UK. If you live overseas please select box office collection or print at home tickets. Tickets purchased for post will be sent 10 – 14 days before the show date.
Full terms and conditions can be found here.
Join us for pre-show curry night before Eddie Izzard Performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet. On the night, you’ll be able to choose from a selection of freshly prepared curries, with a range of accompanying sides available to complete your meal. Whether you prefer something mild or with a little more heat, curry night pre-show dining is the perfect way to dine, unwind, and make an evening of your visit to the Pavilion before the show begins.
Book online: Pre-show dining curry night can be booked online as an add-on when purchasing tickets for selected events. You will be purchasing a ticket to guarantee your meal before the show.
Please note you must be a ticket holder to the show to book pre-show dining.
Already booked your tickets? If you’ve already booked tickets for a show and would like to add dining, please contact Box Office: boxoffice@dlwp.com
On the night: If you have pre-booked, please arrive in good time and make your way to the bar to check in before being directed to the reserved dining area.
Please be aware that we operate no re-entry for gigs. This means that once you have entered the building, you cannot go out and re-enter. This policy is in line with other major music venues across the UK and put in place on police advice. No re-entry is clearly signposted as you come through security on the front door.
There is a fenced-off area on the terrace for people who go out to smoke or vape.
There are plenty of welcoming and good value B&Bs & boutique hotels in Bexhill. The De La Warr Pavilion regularly uses the following:
The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel and Spa
Situated on a private beach with uninterrupted views of the English Channel, this immaculately restored four-star hotel is just a 10-minute drive from De La Warr Pavilion. Receive 10% discount on rooms* from Sunday to Thursday (excluding Fridays and Saturdays) using the promo code DLWP. BOOK NOW.
*Offer available until 31 March 2026 (blackout dates apply). Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival. Paid partnership with The Relais Cooden Beach Hotel & Spa.
- By Rail
Direct trains go from London Victoria, Brighton and Ashford to Bexhill.
There are also trains from London Charing Cross, changing at St. Leonards Warrior Square and from London Bridge or Charing Cross going to Battle. Battle is only a short taxi journey away (15 mins approx).
Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for up-to-date train travel information. - Taxis
Town Taxis: 01424 211 511
Parkhurst Taxis: 01424 733 456 - By Car
If driving from the London area:
Take the M25, then A21 to Hastings. Turn off at John‘s Cross and follow the signs to Bexhill.
OR
Take the A22 to Eastbourne, go across the Bishop roundabout to the A271 and follow the signs to Bexhill and the seafront. The De La Warr Pavilion is on the Marina.
From the Brighton area:
Follow the A27 out of Brighton until you arrive in Bexhill On Sea. - Parking
Please be aware the Rother District car park outside the De La Warr Pavilion operates paid parking until 10pm. After this time parking is free.
Within the limits of this Grade One listed building, the De La Warr Pavilion strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support your visit.
If you have specific access needs for a daytime visit or for a bookable event, please email customerservice@dlwp.com or call 01424 229111
Current facilities are:
- Assistance Dogs are permitted into the building (not in the carpeted area of the Café Bar)
- Ramped access at the front of the building
- A low counter at the Box Office and Information Desk
- Disabled toilets on two floors
- A lift to all floors
- Accessible galleries on both floors
- An accessible Café
- Spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium for seated events – please note that currently our balcony seating is not accessible for wheelchairs/walkers.
- Ramped access in the auditorium for events during the day
- Ramped access into the Studio
- Two travel wheelchairs are available for use at the De La Warr Pavilion. To reserve, please call our box office and information desk on (01424) 229111 or ask a member of staff on arrival. The chairs are provided on a first come, first served basis and are intended for use inside the Pavilion. Please contact us for more information.
Facilities for blind or visually-impaired
- Large print season brochures
Facilities for the hard-of-hearing
- An T-Switch induction loop in some areas of the auditorium (please indicate when booking as this facility is not available on the balcony)
- British Sign Language interpretation tours of the building and exhibitions are available on request.