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New partnership to support arts and community

Lighthouse is delighted to welcome Poole solicitors HK Law as the newest member of its thriving Business Club.
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Scholars Unearth Shakespeare’s “Lost Dorset Play”

Once more unto the beach dear friends, once more!
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Rock & Roll Man cast rock the Dolphin!

Stars of the smash hit stage musical Rock & Roll Man wowed shoppers in the Dolphin Poole on Monday with…
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Actor knight, top drama, classic comedy, beloved ballet and chart-toppers on way

There’s something for everyone as Lighthouse Poole announces its latest round of new shows on sale this week.
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‘I’ve known Nik and the guys for years, they’re good friends’

Never afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve, T’Pau singer Carol Decker makes no bones about missing the heady…
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It could be you! Open call for panto dancer auditions

Having been nominated for Best Panto in the UK Pantomime Awards for its 2025 production of Dick Whittington, Lighthouse Poole…
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‘It really gets back to the core of why I decided to be an actor in the first place’

One person, two lives – what happens when they collide? In a storyline that might be closely watched at her…
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Poole Pride artists call out 2026!

We are really proud to be producing the third year of Poole Pride, a celebration of the arts and creativity…
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‘There’s been a lot of great days here’

The Marketing Intern at Lighthouse is a key member of our busy Marketing and Ticket Sales teams, providing valuable insights…
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Q&A with George Williamson

English National Ballet’s new production of Cinderella, My First Ballet, features a narrator to help the young audience follow the…
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‘Fantastic, informative, educational and, most of all, fun!’

After months of planning, Lighthouse has welcomed guests on its first Backstage Tours, as Friends and Individual Giving Executive Jonathan…
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Adult life lessons from unexpected source

Developed with support from Lighthouse, Lessons From Teacher x is the latest production from Dorsetborn and will premiere at Lighthouse…
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Beat that! Ellis lands young drummer title at second attempt

Ten teenage beat makers rocked Lighthouse on Sunday as the arts centre hosted the Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year…
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Brevity is the Soul of Wit – Reducing Shakespeare in the 21st century

It’s been 45 years since Adam Long and his partners first hit upon the idea of a 20-minute Hamlet to…
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Cool as folk – traditional music finding favour at Lighthouse

It’s music rooted in tradition – often traced to very specific geographical regions – yet in the age of global…
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An audience with Alison Steadman

She’s arguably Britain’s favourite character actress and has a string of awards and nominations from some of the most memorable…
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Making work better – Lighthouse celebrates ‘invaluable’ milestone

Lighthouse Poole, one of the UK’s biggest and busiest arts centres, is extremely proud to celebrate 25 continuous years of…
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Lighthouse nominated for panto ‘Oscars’

Lighthouse Poole is thrilled its in-house produced pantomime Dick Whittington has been nominated for Best Panto in this year’s UK…
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