As Dorset’s leading multi-arts venue, Lighthouse offers an exceptional range of spaces for Film, Television and Photography projects. Housed in an iconic building in the heart of Poole, our Concert Hall, Theatre, Cinema, Studio, and versatile function rooms provide endless opportunities for creative production.
From large-scale productions to intimate shoots, Lighthouse has a space to match every need. Our world-class Concert Hall, Theatre and Studio provide dramatic, adaptable settings that can transform for filming or photography. The fully equipped Cinema is equally versatile – perfect for staging, screening, or used as a ready-made set.
Beyond our performance spaces, Lighthouse offers a wealth of additional environments. Backstage areas such as dressing rooms, green rooms, corridors and the stage door bring authenticity to theatre-based projects, while our office and meeting spaces provide natural light for a contemporary look or can be transformed into black box environments for complete control.
Everything is under one roof, supported by our experienced technical and events teams who understand the complexities of film and television production. The venue is highly accessible, with ample parking, straightforward loading, and full step-free access for crew members who are wheelchair users or have additional needs. Flexibility is at the heart of what we do – our staff pride themselves on responding to bespoke requirements with professionalism and creativity.
“We filmed multiple scenes for our latest movie on location at Lighthouse over two days and had a wonderfully smooth experience. Not only does the venue offer numerous fantastic, distinctive and iconic spaces but the team fully understood the complexities of film production and rolled out the red carpet to accommodate us in every area from unit base logistics to technical lighting and sound support in the spaces. We honestly couldn’t recommend Lighthouse enough for those looking for an arts venue for their latest production.”
— Dan Pringle, White Lantern Film
“We filmed multiple scenes for our latest movie on location at Lighthouse over two days and had a wonderfully smooth experience. Not only does the venue offer numerous fantastic, distinctive and iconic spaces but the team fully understood the complexities of film production and rolled out the red carpet to accommodate us in every area from unit base logistics to technical lighting and sound support in the spaces. We honestly couldn’t recommend Lighthouse enough for those looking for an arts venue for their latest production.”Dan Pringle, White Lantern Film