Big Christmas Appeal to Make Life-changing Experiences
Lighthouse has launched this year’s Big Christmas Appeal to raise money that enables it to give away thousands of free and discounted tickets to children, families and other groups who experience disadvantage.
Video Games in Concert comes to Bournemouth
Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event, featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, performed by an orchestra and choir with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience!
Festive Maritime Cheer Return to Poole
Nautical illuminations celebrating Poole's maritime history are returning for a second year running this Christmas.
Campaign for Every Child to Visit The Theatre
Lighthouse is proud to back the Theatre For Every Child campaign to persuade political parties to make it a General Election manifesto pledge that every child in the UK goes to the theatre before they leave school.
Groyne Renewal on East Cliff Beach
Work to renew three timber groynes along Bournemouth’s East Cliff Beach starts as part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s continued work around protecting our coastline from erosion and flooding.
Bournemouth Fireworks says 'Bring A Tin When You Come In'
Bournemouth's biggest and best-loved fireworks party is back with a bang this year as Bournemouth Fireworks celebrates its silver jubilee at the Littledown Centre on Saturday 4 November.
Su Pollard and Stars Celebrate Launch Bournemouth Pavilion's Pantomime
It may be less than 100 sleeps until the curtain rises on this year’s Bournemouth Pavilion pantomime but a cast call to meet the fabulous panto stars can never be too early!
Paultons Park Wins Big at UK Theme Park Awards
The winners of the UK Theme Park Awards 2023 have been announced with Paultons Park winning six awards, including three gold awards.
‘Candles in the Community’ events for 3rd year running
Care South, a not-for-profit charity and a leading provider of residential and home care across the south of England, are delighted to be supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s ‘Candles in the Community’ for a third year in a row by sponsoring all events.
Bournemouth Air Festival 2023 - Red Arrows Display Times
There's so much more to the Bournemouth Air Festival than just the Red Arrows, but their fly times is what we always get asked most often. So here are the times for the Red Arrows this year:
Red Arrows Display Times
Bournemouth Air Festival 2023
Thursday 31 August: 5.30pm
Friday 1 September: 5pm
Saturday 2 September: 5pm
Sunday 3 September: 2.45pm
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West End actor Benjamin Armstrong to play Aladdin at Lighthouse
Cleared for take off and ready to ride the magic carpet West End actor Benjamin Armstrong is set to make his panto debut in the title role of this year’s magical family pantomime Aladdin at Lighthouse Poole.
"I've only actually seen one panto in my life so I'm very new to the whole panto scene, but I'm excited to start with something as big as Aladdin in Poole," he says.
"It was nice stepping into Aladdin's shoes for the first time at the photo shoot last week - they felt pretty comfortable to be honest. And oh my gosh, the carpet was so magical - it genuinely looked like it was flying. It was really good fun. When I was on it I felt like a superhero!"
Benjamin trained at the Royal Academy of Music on a Disney Theatrical Productions Scholarship, graduating with a Master's in Musical Theatre in 2021 and going on to appear in a variety of different productions all over the country.
Written and directed by Chris Jarvis, who will also be appearing as Widow Twankey, Aladdin features Ionica Adriana as Princess Jasmine and Bournemouth-born Josh Haberfield as the comic character Wishee-Washee. Pantomime Award winners Andrew Pollard and Alim Jadavji, whose winning double act as the ugly sisters in Cinderella last year stole the show, are returning to play the villain Professor Pocus and Genie of the Lamp respectively.
"This will be my first time working with everyone," adds Benjamin. "I don't know a great deal about the show yet - other than I'm ziplining through the audience, which I'm really excited for - and from what Chris has been telling me although the panto of Aladdin is slightly different to the story everyone knows, the kids and the families will already know the character and will have an understanding, so they'll be on our side.
"I'm looking forward to spreading some good Christmas joy and laughter. Every show will be a completely different experience with whoever is in the audience and I'm sure we'll all be playing on stage, making each other laugh, having a good time. It'll be hard work but great fun. I feel like it will be a very silly few weeks – I’m really excited to get to work!"
Aladdin opens on Thursday 7 December and runs until New Year's Eve. Tickets are on sale now at www.lighthousepoole.co.uk, or call 01202 280000.
ALADDIN - Poole's magical family pantomime
THURSDAY 7 - SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER 2023
Tickets and information 01202 280000
AFC Bournemouth Confirms Dun & Bradstreet as Training Wear Sponsor
Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, will feature as official training wear partner for the 2023/24 season.
Summer Round Up across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
From jets to jazz, fireworks to adventure golf, zip wires to modern art there is so much to do and see across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this summer.
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel Unveils Stunning £500k Renovation of Bedrooms & Gardens
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel, a destination for travellers seeking seaside fun and relaxation, has announced the completion of a £500k refurbishment on 20 of its bedrooms and garden, as the first stage of a renovation journey.
Poole Museum @ Lighthouse
Lighthouse is delighted to welcome Poole Museum to its Main Gallery this week as part of the on-going Museum on the Move project while the High Street site is redeveloped.
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre Survey Now Open
What would you like to see at Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre? How would you like to see it improve?
Community Play Awarded Major Grant by Historic Trust
SALT, Poole's large-scale community play produced by Lighthouse, has been awarded a generous grant of £15,000 by Talbot Village Trust, the long-established charity that supports projects that benefit the people of east Dorset.
New Parade Route for Bourne Free 2023
Bournemouth is gearing up from Bourne Free Pride Festival 2023. Set to return to Meyrick Park and with a new Parade route, there's lots to get excited about. East 17 are headlining, along with many more fantastic acts. This year’s theme is ‘Pride without Prejudice' and dressing up is encouraged!
The new parade route allows for vehicles to return to the event and Westover Road is recommended for best viewing.
Bourne Free is on the 7 & 8 July 2023, with the parade starting at 11am on Saturday 8th.
Hoosiers, Seeds and Cheeky Girls bound for Poole Harbour Festival
Chart topping bands The Hoosiers and Lightning Seeds are joined by legendary pop sensations The Cheeky Girls at this year's Poole Harbour Festival from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 July 2023.
Grooves Gearing up for Weekend of Great Music, Food and Drink
IT'S Dorset's longest running community festival and Grooves on the Green is keeping pace with the mood of the moment with its unique blend of fantastic grass roots music and a mouth watering array of locally produced street food from around the world.
Dream Machine Bike Nights Roar Into to Poole Quay
The much-loved and long running Dream Machine Bike Nights event is returning to Poole Quay for 2023. It takes place every Tuesday evening throughout the summer until 29 August.
Outdoor Swimming, Community and Holding Each Other
SWIM: A show about outdoor swimming, community and holding each other is coming to Lighthouse Poole.
What's On this May Half Term across Bournemouth?
There is magic, music, and merriment on offer across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for May 2023 half term.
Special conference ‘bringing the elephant into the room’
As long as art has been made artists have wrestled with ways of making a living from it. The search for answers continues as Lighthouse and Arts Development Company come together to host Money, Money, Money – How Do We Fund Work and Make a Living? a one-day special conference at Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday 21 June 2023.
Bournemouth Emerging Arts Festival (BEAF) is back for 2023
BEAF 2023 is bringing unheard voices to Boscombe. The popular arts festival is hosting 10 days of exhibitions, performances, workshops and events, from 15 - 25 June 2023, with the theme of 'Unheard Voices'.
Jack Whitehall Settles Down with Back to Back Shows in Bournemouth
Catch Jack Whitehall in Bournemouth this June. International comedy superstar Jack Whitehall is back with his highly anticipated new live show. Following three complete sell-out arena tours Jack is eager to get back on the road doing what he does best - delighting audiences!
Big Screens Up for The Coronation of King Charles III
Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch is celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III and you get involved in the activities taking place over the bank holiday weekend 6 - 8 May 2023.
Save up to 45% at Centre VR Bournemouth
Centre VR in Bournemouth is the largest Virtual Reality centre in the WORLD! Featuring over 40 top of the range headsets, experience gaming like never before and with our special offer - you can get up to 45% off your tickets.
Disney 100, at the BIC Thursday 8 June, announces Janette Manrara as host
Further details have been announced for Disney 100: The Concert, the UK arena tour that celebrates Disney’s seminal music and timeless storytelling in its milestone 100th anniversary year.
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre Open Day Returns for 2023
Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre will be welcoming members of the local community with a free-to-attend open day on Sunday 19 March 2023 between 10am and 5pm. Celebrating the magic of theatre, music, and film, the open day will give a revealing look inside the life and times of this iconic theatre. The open day is organised BH LIVE, the registered charity which runs the venue in partnership with BCP Council.
Ultimate 90s and 00s Legends Ride a Wave of Nostalgia
POP heroes Blue and East 17 will join the symphonic Ibiza Proms in the Park and DJ legends Sash! and Brandon Block as well as UK garage pioneers Artful Dodger in the Ultimate 90s & 00s Festival at Upton Country Park on Sunday 28 May 2023.
Bournemouth Bay Run's 40th Birthday Special
How are your New Year running resolutions going? Do you need a fun new challenge to focus your training? This year’s Bournemouth Bay Run is set to bring a sense of quirky fun to the bay as we celebrate 40 years since runners, back in 1983, donned their neon headbands and made the run an annual event.
Poole Harbour Festival back with its biggest ever line up
Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music weekend is back with a bang this summer having lined up its starriest bill to date headlined by chart toppers The Hoosiers, The Lightning Seeds and The Cheeky Girls.
Paul O'Donnell presents: Dia-Beat-Es
Through a blend of diabetic anthems from Leona Lewis’ 'Bleeding Love' to Eurythmics’ 'Sweet Dreams', performer Paul O’Donnell interweaves popular music tracks, recorded interviews and personal experience in his new rave/show Dia-Beat-Es that plays Lighthouse Poole on Saturday 25 February.
Beachhead Tabletop Gaming Show 2023
The South Coast's Premier Tabletop Gaming Show returns for its' 8th year. Bigger and better than ever before, and now taking over the two largest halls at the Bournemouth International Centre for two full days.
Bournemouth gets Extra Time with Sue, Matt & Phil
A brand-new live sports quiz show bringing Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell back together on stage with legendary sporting guests.
Disney Celebrates 100 Years with Bournemouth Concert
A brand new concert will tour UK arenas including one night in Bournemouth this year, in celebration of 100 years of Disney!
Mayor Opens Southbourne's Christmas On The Green
The Bournemouth Mayor Cllr Bob Lawton and wife June with Santa and some of the Spiderman band at Southbourne’s Christmas on the Green
Early Bird Tickets on sale now for Bournemouth Bay Run 2023
The annual 40th Bournemouth Bay Run officially opens for entry at midday on Monday 12 December 2022 and to mark the announcement, early bird prices mean runners can get a discount on their entry up until Christmas Eve.
New Chair endorses charity as a driving force for good
BH Live, the registered charity, which operates leisure and event venues across Dorset, Hampshire and London, has appointed Paul Collins as its Chair.