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‘This exhibition creates space for those stories to shine’

Global Majority artists take centre stage at Lighthouse Poole this autumn in We Rise, a vibrant group exhibition showcasing award-winning…
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Folk music finds favour as Gen Z seeks ‘authentic’ new sounds

As folk music enjoys its latest renaissance with younger audiences, Lighthouse Poole has found itself a focal point of local…
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Sanctuary: ‘This week at Lighthouse is a turning point’

Some come to hone, some to play, others to explore ideas and shape possibilities – the Sanctuary artist residency programme…
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Lighthouse summer camp – ‘a wild imaginative wonderscape’

A “wild, imaginative ‘wonderscape’” that saw the Main Gallery at Lighthouse Poole completely transformed by young artists, the venue’s first…
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See something different with Lighthouse Team Pics

A new programme of films that the people who work at Lighthouse love the most, Team Pics launches this autumn…
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Q&A with Viviennne Carlyle

Bill Kenwright's award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers makes a welcome return to Lighthouse Poole to play…
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Sanctuary: ‘I got so excited by these tiny little weeds’

In responding to place, space and light, somewhat unexpectedly artist Laura S Elizabeth also found her Sanctuary residency at Lighthouse…
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Sanctuary: ‘I had the time, space, and support to rework the piece’

What’s it like for a woman to go clubbing? Does the invitation into a nightlife space blur the line between…
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‘Career highlight’ as Elspeth collects prestigious award

Lighthouse Chief Executive Elspeth McBain has been made an Honorary Fellow of Arts University Bournemouth in what she describes as…
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Put pen to paper with new writing group

Building on the success of the well-established Lighthouse Young Writers workshops, this autumn sees the launch of Lighthouse Adult Writing…
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La-Mia’s joins Lighthouse Business Club to support arts and community

La-Mia’s harbourside restaurant and bar on Poole Quay is the latest local firm to join the Lighthouse Business Club.
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Talented Young Writers showcase stories and poems

A celebration of words and writing, the annual Lighthouse Young Writers Showcase saw three age groups share new stories and…
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Sarah-Louise promises ‘Rat Pack’ will earn their boos

The people of Poole with be feline fine this Christmas as Dick Whittington – and his faithful cat Tommy –…
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Sanctuary: ‘It’s really amazing to see the space you are providing’

With a positive message about friendship and community at its heart, Girlhood On T has found theatre makers Eryn McDonald…
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Radio partnership will help support the arts

Lighthouse is delighted its corporate partnership with digital radio service Bournemouth One will continue to help support the arts at…
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Glorious! TV’s Wendi Peters to reprise role

GLORIOUS!, the critically acclaimed West End hit comedy will open its UK tour with a week’s run at Lighthouse from…
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Sofa away – Lighthouse to give away seats after major donation

For twenty years they’ve been the best seats in the house, but now the distinctive foyer sofas and benches at…
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Young guns to meet knights of old in Live and Unheard OMA takeover

Live and Unheard, the monthly original grass roots music showcase at Lighthouse , hosts its first Original Music Awards takeover…
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