White Rock Theatre Listings

What’s On at White Rock Theatre
There are always a wide variety of shows at The White Rock Theatre in Hastings. The listings below are published in association with datathistle.com and aim to help you decide what to see this month and throughout the year.
The Listings:
- Phantoms of the Popera - starring G4
Former X Factor runners up perform pop-opera covers of well-known songs. G4 are tenor Jonathan Ansell and baritone Mike Christie, with Lewis Raines and Duncan Sandilands.
27 May: Wed 7.30pm
- Generation Why
As seen on HBO & BBC, Dian Cathal brings you a new comedy hour about the best and worst of the Millennial Generation & how Pokemon ruined us.
13 May: Wed 8pm
- Flowers & Friendship Bracelets
Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from five of the hottest artistes of the moment. Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo.
28 Aug: Fri 6pm
- Ed Byrne and Special Guests
Find tickets and full event details for Ed Byrne and Special Guests live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information.
3 Jul: Fri 8pm
- Dub Pistols
Baggy-dub from ex-Monkey Mafia collaborator Barry Ashworth.
25 Apr: Sat 8pm
- Hastings Comic Con
From The Guildhall Trust, the producers of Portsmouth Comic Con - the biggest family friendly Comic Con of its kind! The two day event will be packed full of activities and attractions for geeks and kids of all ages. Hastings will be welcoming some of the greatest writers and illustrators in the industry, alongside stars of the screen and the wonderful world of cosplay. Joker Squad will be bringing their fantastic immersive Star Wars experiences, plus a Paint & Take Workshop with Everstromn Hobbies. More activities and a fantastic line-up of guests will be announced soon! With traders, workshops, panels and games, there's plenty to take in at Hastings Comic Con - the perfect fun and affordable day out. Tickets for each day have timed…
20 Jun–21 Jun: Sat 10am & 10am; Sun 10am
- Hello Again
Celebrating 60 Diamond Years, the smash hit show Hello Again is back with a brand-new, mind-blowing production – it’s the world’s greatest celebration to the life and work of Neil Diamond.
31 Jul: Fri 7.30pm
- The Irish House Party
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichs that usually follow! There are no twee costumes or backing tracks here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting. The live music, Irish dancing and banter is infectious and enters the psyche in seconds. The show itself features All Ireland champion musicians and world champion dancers who combine a unique blend of light hearted audience interaction with fascinating stories about the music and the instruments themselves. The original show was set up in Dublin by a group of musicians who wanted visitors to the city to experience what a real Irish house party…
7 Oct: Wed 7.30pm
- The History Of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals And The Patriarchy
Explore early modern witchcraft in a new light and its ties to feminist and political movements throughout history. Followed by Q&A. The Witch is having a moment. With over 7 million ‘WitchTok’ posts on TikTok, she’s become a feminist icon. In today’s #MeToo world, women are reclaiming the Witch as both a symbol of past persecution and present empowerment. Centuries ago, thousands of women were tried and burned at the stake for witchcraft. Today, millennial women are reclaiming the label as a symbol of sexual freedom and resistance to patriarchal norms. Between 1450 and 1750, around 100,000 people were tried for witchcraft, 75% of them women. Fears often centered on the female body, particularly the post-menopausal body. However, men…
20 Apr: Mon 7pm
- The History of Rock
The History of Rock is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we celebrate a rock line up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time! As always we'll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock but this time, we're turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, as they headline the ultimate rock concert line up the world has ever seen. A must see for any fan of rock! Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional band consisting of some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world. So join us and experience a rock show like no other with The History of Rock!
3 Sep: Thu 7.30pm
- The History Of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women
Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A. Mermaids and sea creatures of various kinds have existed in legends and myths from coastal areas all over the world. They are often, though not always, female, and their gender also performs an ambiguous role in relation to human models of femininity, womanhood, and heterosexuality; mermaids, selkies, and female sea creatures can uncannily be familiar and unfamiliar, charming and repulsive, caring and deadly. While the female sea spirits’ elusiveness is in common with many supernatural monsters, it also reflects a double set of anxieties about Women and Nature, and, particularly, the marine world, where…
16 Jun: Tue 7pm
- The Drifters
The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits world wide. Performing all the hits ‘Saturday Night At the Movies’, ’You’re More Than a Number’, ’Come on Over to My Place’, ’Up On the Roof’, ‘Under the Board Walk’, ’Kissin in the Back Row’, ’Save the Last Dance for Me’, ’Down on the Beach’, ‘Stand By Me’, ’Like Sister and Brother’ and many many more. The Legendary group have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of The United States and are listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. No other vocal group has achieved as much success artistically or commercially as The Drifters and they remain among the…
12 Nov: Thu 7.30pm
- The Dolly Show
As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, Daily Mail and Metro, and voted the UK's BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator, West End star Kelly O'Brien is country legend Dolly Parton. The only Dolly Parton impersonator endorsed by The Parton family. Australian-born Kelly is a world-class entertainer with stunning vocal and flawless comic timing. She brilliantly captures the voice, verve and voluptuousness of the little lady from Tennessee. From the 22-inch waist to the 32G bust, she captivates audiences around the world with Dolly's famous mountain soprano. It's like Dolly is right there in the room with you. Accompanied by some of the UK's finest musicians, Kelly and her band play songs like 9 to 5…
30 Apr: Thu 7.30pm
- Big Bank Holiday Pop Party
Wave your hands in the air at Hastings’ ultimate party night featuring Jon & Jo from S Club with a live band, and Bradley McIntosh’s ‘S Club Party’ DJ set. Plus, DJ act Dubtendo Allstars.
7 Nov: Sat 7pm
- Calling Planet Earth
"The show that defines a decade" A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era's of All Time - The Electrifying '80s. Featuring songs from legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell, and many more. Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is the must-see show that simply defines a decade.
22 Aug: Sat 7.30pm
- Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis
Celebrating the life of an iconic showman and telling the story of the King through the show, Ben portsmouth and his live 9-piece 'Taking Care of Elvis Band' will take you on a trip down memory lane, leaving you speechless with a barnstorming set of many of Elvis’ most loved songs from all eras such as the 1950s, the iconic ’68 Comeback Special, and Ben’s personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts. As a versatile guitarist, Ben can seamlessly switch from rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, and soul and there promises to be plenty of fabulous costume changes and lots of interaction with the audience along the way! With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence, with fans claiming globally ‘this is the…
5 Nov: Thu 7.30pm
- Andrew Frost - The Greatest Card Magician in the World
Andrew Frost has recently been described as the “Greatest Card Magician in the World”. Can he live up to the hype? Come and find out if it’s true. Following an acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe run – and working with some of the world’s top magicians – Andrew Frost brings his innovative and contemporary blend of comedy, theatre and magic on tour. ‘A brilliant magician’ Derren Brown ‘A phenomenon’ David Blaine ‘One of the most phenomenal card magicians in the world’ Nick Mohammed
22 Apr: Wed 8pm
- Abbamania
Celebrating the Years of ABBA! Europe's leading ABBA tribute, ABBAMANIA, continues to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performances live on stage! Now in their 26th year of touring planet earth, ABBAMANIA'S widely acclaimed tribute to ABBA is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking and timeless hits including "Waterloo", "Dancing Queen", "Mamma Mia", "Super Trouper", "Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie" and "Lay all your love on me" all of these plus, many, many more. We will have you dancing, and having the time of your life! So, dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable evening with ABBAMANIA Please note…
11 Oct: Sun 7.30pm
- Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers
Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally's comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention - taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers. A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more.
21 Oct: Wed 7.30pm
- The Celine Experience
January Butler Presents the Ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert featuring a world class live band, directed by the industry legend Andy Mudd. Starring incredible vocalist and world leading to Celine Dion, January Butler. With iconic replica costumes and breath-taking vocals this show will take you on a mesmerising ride through Celine's career of more than four decades. Packed with platinum selling hits including ‘Think Twice', ‘My Heart will Go On', ‘It's All Coming Back To Me Now', ‘The Power Of Love', ‘River Deep, Mountain High' and many, many more. With phenomenal powerhouse vocals and incredible live band accompaniment, this production really does have it all. No other tribute to Celine Dion, comes as close to recreating the sound…
25 Jul: Sat 7.30pm
- Diana & Lionel - Endless Love The Show
Almost 40 years ago, Lionel Richie & Diana Ross released Endless Love. A song which Billboard voted as the number 1 Duet of all time and stayed in the charts for a staggering 27 weeks. It has since become synonymous with couples, lovers and enjoyed by millions of people around the globe to this very day. However. what no one could have foreseen is that since its original recording, these two icons of popular music would never perform the song together again! Yes! Incredibly for 40 years Lionel Richie has been asking Ms Ross to share that magic moment with him once more. but as yet she has declined. This brings us to the show you see before you. What if they did perform Endless Love again? If they spent one more magical night on stage?
30 May: Sat 7.30pm
- Country Superstars
This truly unique show tells the diverse story of Country Music through incredible impersonations of some of the biggest Country Superstars to have appeared at the Grand Ole Opry. Country Superstars is hosted by TV Dolly star Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for 28 years and is Europe’s Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country. The lead cast were endorsed by Dolly Parton “Live” on the BBC One Show stating “I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long”. The show features 11 award winning impersonations of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver, Glen Campbell and Canadian Country Superstar Shania Twain. The…
23 Oct: Fri 7.30pm
- Coldplace
Coldplay tribute act.
30 Jul: Thu 8pm
- The Classical Series
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24 Nov 2025–27 Apr: Mon 7.30pm
- 9 to 5 The Musical
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8 Sep–12 Sep: Tue & Wed 7.30pm; Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm
