Songs from the Greatest Hollywood Film Musicals
at the 4 Star Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne
Sunday 31st March – Thursday 4th April 2024
Join Us For An Unforgettable Music Holiday Break for lovers of the Great American Songbook.
Three LIVE shows featuring the magical songs from some of the most quintessential Hollywood Musicals. Performed LIVE By Award-Winning Singer Robert Habermann and his accompanist Trevor Brown.
Solo travellers especially welcome.
Every booking includes:
- Half Board Accommodation – All breakfasts and three-course dinner included (optional vegetarian menu available)
- Free welcome drink on arrival
- An Excursion
- Two Iconic Film Musical Screenings
- 3 Evenings of Musical entertainment
- Hosts available during your stay
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The Shows | Programme of Events | The Venue | Make a Booking | Directions
The Shows
Three shows over three evenings (4 night stay) featuring the magical songs from some of the most iconic Hollywood Musicals:
Show 1: Mad About Movies
The wonderful Songs and Stories of the Great Hollywood Musical, from when entertainer Al Jolson uttered the immortal words:
”You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ yet!”, telling the story of its development.
Songs include: ‘Top Hat’, ’42nd Street’, ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘Give A Little Whistle’, ‘Cheek To Cheek’, ‘The Trolley Song’ and many more.
Show 2: Strictly Movie Musicals
More songs from the fabulous Hollywood Musical Films era including: ‘True Love’, ‘Love Is A Many Splendored Thing’, ‘Singin In The Rain’, ‘From Russia With Love’ and many more culminating in a medley of 20 Oscar winning songs.
Show 3: Frank Sinatra – The Movie Years
Great Songs from Frank Sinatra’s fabulous movie career featuring the songs that he sang on film:
‘The Lady Is a Tramp’ from Pal Joey, ‘All the Way’, ‘The Joker Is Wild’, ‘The Tender Trap’, ‘You’re Sensational’ from High Society, ‘High Hopes’, and many more.
See Robert Live in London
Here are some excerpts from Robert’s “Mad About Movies” show performed in at the Crazy Coqs just round the corner from Piccadilly Circus.
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The Venue – Hydro Hotel
The Hydro is Eastbourne’s finest 4 star hotel. Privately owned.
Located in an ideal elevated setting within private grounds with outdoor pool. The view from the hotel makes a particularly special backdrop with its far-reaching sea views from its clifftop location, 121 feet above sea level, offering spectacular views of the Sussex coastline and the impressive cliffs of Beachy Head and The South Downs.
The Hydro provides newly refurbished bedrooms with optional sea view rooms, sun terrace and award winning gardens.
There is plenty of free parking on site surrounding the hotel, friendly. and professional service, excellent cuisine.
Lift, TV, Tea/Coffee, Iron, Hairdryers, complimentary Wi-Fi, and personal safe are included with each room.
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Programme of Events
Sunday 31st March 2024
3.00pm
Guests check-in
5.45pm
Meet ‘n’ Greet – The Garden Room
6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant
Monday 1st April 2024
7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant
11.00am
Movie Quiz in The Garden Room
4.00pm
Afternoon Film Screening of the iconic Hollywood film Musical “EASTER PARADE” starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland
6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant
8.30pm
Live Show: ‘Mad About Movies’
Robert Habermann sings the greatest songs from Hollywood Musicals
Pianist: Trevor Brown
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant
11.00am
Excursion
4.00pm
‘Guest Requests’ – Trevor Brown plays the piano
6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant
8.30pm
Live Show: ‘Strictly Movie Musicals’
Robert Habermann sings more of the greatest songs from Hollywood Musicals
Pianist: Trevor Brown
Wednesday 3rd April 2024
7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant
4.00pm
Film screening: ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’
6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant
8.30pm
Live Show: ‘Frank Sinatra – The Movie Songs’
Robert Habermann sings some of Sinatra’s greatest film songs
Pianist: Trevor Brown
Thursday 4th April 2024
7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant
10.00am
Guests Checking Out
To Make a Booking
When you have decided on your room requirements, please press the orange button below the room of your choice to begin your booking.
A box will “pop-up” – you will then need to click one of the two buttons which say “PayPal” or “Debit or Credit Card”.
If you are familiar with PayPal, then click the button marked “PayPal” – if you are not then please click the black button that says “Debit or Credit Card”.
After clicking the black button some boxes will appear where you can enter your payment details.
Fill out the requested information and then press the button marked “Buy Now”. Your payment will then be processed and you will receive a booking confirmation e-mail from Music Holiday Breaks.
Please note, your bank may need to confirm that it’s actually you who is making the booking by sending a message to your mobile phone. If you are not familiar with this process please call 020 7586 2984 or 07916 315 534 where we will help you personally. You can also click here to read our helpful guide on what to expect with this process.
If you are booking a twin/double room for 2 persons we will be in touch to confirm your room preference once your booking is received.
You can of course contact us for help at any time on the telephone or via e-mail.
1 Person
Single Room – £648
1 Person
Single Room – £675
with Sea View
SOLD OUT
2 Persons
Twin / Double – £985
2 Persons
Twin / Double – £1080
with Sea View
All bookings are subject to booking terms
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Directions to the Hotel
Directions To The Hydro Hotel, Mount Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7HZ
How far is the hotel from Eastbourne station?
The Hydro Hotel is about 5 min drive from Eastbourne Train Station and about a 15-20 min walk.
How do I get from M25 to Eastbourne?
From M25 follow the M23 southbound until you join the A23 towards Brighton. Continue on the A23 turning left onto the A27 towards Lewes. Follow the A27, past Lewes until joining the A22 into Eastbourne. Follow until joining the A259, Upperton road. At the roundabout by the railway station turn into Grove Road.
The Hydro Hotel telephone number: 01323 720643