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‘Some people say that’s all in the past, but it’s constantly coming up in the present’

A deeply personal, but universally relevant story, The Past Is Present finds Swanage-based artist Sharon James continuing her exploration of…
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English Youth Ballet to make Lighthouse debut with 100-strong community cast

The award-winning English Youth Ballet makes its first visit to Lighthouse Poole to present a magical production of The Nutcracker…
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High five! Fifth final in a row for Lighthouse

Lighthouse Poole continues to do the business after earning its place as a finalist in the coveted Business Events Venue…
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Sanctuary: ‘I’m opening up a world of media’

Sanctuary, the summer artist residency at Lighthouse Poole, is fuelled by passion and creativity, both of which were in bountiful…
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Popular artist’s exhibition supports Lighthouse

With more than 70 of his watercolours on show and for sale, Dorset-based watercolour artist Mike Jeffries is determined his…
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Cooking up a storm in the Zine Cuisine

Showcasing a boom in DIY publications, the recent Zine Cuisine art fair at Lighthouse Poole saw some 30 stallers and…
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Q&A with Emily Terndrup and John Kendal

Juliet and Romeo stars Emily Terndrup and John Kendal in a compelling, highly entertaining dance/theatre duet – comic, tender, surreal…
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The Mousetrap: ‘The secret of its success is that it’s based on truth’

When Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap originally premiered in 1952, Elizabeth II had just become Queen, wartime rationing was still in…
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Vote for us! Lighthouse cinema enters independent film awards

Having doubled its audience in the last two years and as Poole’s only independent cinema, Lighthouse has officially entered the…
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Piggy stardust! Dorset food champions The Salt Pig take over Lighthouse café

Lighthouse is delighted to welcome Dorset food champions The Salt Pig to take over the operation of its popular restaurant…
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Sanctuary: ‘The book, the band, and the bard – my Trident’

The smallest number needed to make a clear pattern, it’s used by visual artists to create balance and by storytellers…
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RIP IT UP this autumn at Lighthouse

This autumn, Lighthouse prepares to RIP IT UP, exploring and celebrating the changing face of youth rebellion, culture and expression…
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Sanctuary: Family matters as poet bangs the drum

Offering the time and space to try things out and play with ideas, the Sanctuary artist development residency at Lighthouse…
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‘Some days I can’t believe I’m still so driven’

In nearly 60 years on the road, music legend Leo Sayer has seen many more highs than lows, and built…
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Sanctuary: Shining a light on ‘hidden corners of intimacy’

A commentary on the realities of growing up visibly queer in Poole, Things That Feel Like A Kiss is artist…
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Wool power! Crafty Ladies dive for purls

Lighthouse is proud to present the premiere of a magical new family show, Betty and the Yeti, that will play…
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Leaving a gift to help secure the future of Lighthouse

Lighthouse Poole, one of the UK’s largest regional arts centres, has launched a heartfelt campaign explaining how its supporters can…
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A folk legend, heavy metal jazz, gravity defying circus dance – new shows on sale

A legendary figure of British folk music and an acclaimed concert of classic heavy metal played by jazz musicians –…
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