Songs From the Rat Pack

Songs From the Rat Pack

Monday 21st – Friday 25th April 2025

at the 4 Star Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne

4 Night Holiday in 4 Star Luxury
3 Live Evening Cabaret Shows
3 Afternoon Film Screenings Plus Excursion

Join Us For An Unforgettable Music Holiday Break for lovers of the Great American Songbook.

Three LIVE shows featuring the magical songs from some three of the famous ‘Rat Pack’ members 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
Easter 2024 – With Robert Habermann & Trevor Brown
Dining in the Crystal Restaurant
Dining in the Crystal Restaurant

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The Shows | Programme of Events | The Venue | Make a Booking | Directions

The Shows


Robert Habermann brings the sounds of the 1960s Rat Pack to life with three shows over three evenings (4 night stay) featuring the magical songs from 3 standout members of the Rat Pack.

The Rat Pack was an informal group of A-list show business friends, such as stars of the time, including: Errol Flynn, Nat King Cole, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and others who met casually at the Holmby Hills home of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

In the early 1960s, The Rat Pack included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. This group was known as the “Clan”. Regarding the group’s reputation for womanizing and heavy drinking: Joey Bishop stated in a 1998 interview that he never saw Frank, Dean Martin, Sammy or Peter drunk during performances. That was only a gag!

Show 1: Dean Martin


The fabulous hit songs and story  of Dean Martin from boxer to card dealer to top crooner and film star. Songs include: That’s Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, Volare, Sway, Ain’t that A Kick In The Head and many more!

Show 2: Sammy Davis Jr.


The songs and story of the multi talented super star who started out as a five year old all singing all dancing prodigy to be hailed as ‘Mr Entertainment’. Songs include: Mr Wonderful, Hey There, Mr. Bojangles, Birth Of The Blues.

Show 3: Frank Sinatra – The Movie Songs


The songs of Frank’s iconic film career where he starred in High Society, Pal Joey, Guys ‘n’ Dolls introducing songs such as The Lady Is A Tramp, You’re Sensational, The Tender Trap, My Kind of Town, New York New York 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.


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.

Hydro Hotel Exterior

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Programme of Events


Monday 21st April 2025

3.00pm
Guests check-in

5.45pm
Meet ‘n’ Greet – The Garden Room

6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant

8.30pm
Film: Screening of A Classic  Hollywood  Film Musical

Tuesday 22nd April 2025

7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant

11.00am
Movie Quiz in The Garden Room

3.30pm
Film: Screening Of  Another Great Hollywood Film Musical

6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant

8.30pm
Live Show: ‘Dean Martin’

Pianist: Trevor Brown

Wednesday 23rd April 2025

7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant

11.00am
Excursion

3.30pm
‘Guest Requests’Trevor Brown plays the piano

6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant

8.30pm
Live Show: ‘Sammy Davis Jr.’

Pianist: Trevor Brown

Thursday 24th April 2025

7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant

3.30pm
Film: Screening Of  Another Great Hollywood Film Musical

6.45pm
Three-Course Dinner in The Crystal Restaurant

8.30pm
Live Show: ‘Frank Sinatra – The Movie Songs’

Pianist: Trevor Brown

Friday 25th April 2025

7.00 – 9.30am
Full Breakfast in The Crystal Restaurant

10.00am
Guests Checking Out

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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.

Deposit Option

If you would like to secure your booking with a 25% please get in touch if you require further clarification on this option. All deposits are non-refundable. The remaining funds must be received by 11:59pm on Friday 7th March 2025.

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.

Parking

The Hydro Hotel hotel has limited on site free parking for residents. There is also free on street parking if the hotel car park is full.

The Hydro Hotel telephone number:

01323 720643

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