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Unplanned portrait wins Open Call prize

A chance meeting in Boscombe bus station lead to the striking and perceptive portrait that has won the first Lighthouse…
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Q&A with Adam Summerhayes, Cider With Kirsty

Award-winning masters of improvisation, The Ciderhouse Rebellion (Adam Summerhayes and Murray Grainger), with acclaimed singer Kirsty Merryn, showcase their recent…
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Young Producers take Pride in their work

Nothing beats first-hand experience and with its new Young Producers placement, Lighthouse Academy is offering two talented individuals the opportunity…
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Pride: Life’s a Cabaret!

A joyful celebration of the beautiful identities of our LGBTQ+ community, the first ever Poole Pride will bring a splash…
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Pride: ‘An amazing event that all of Poole can be proud of’

Lighthouse is delighted to announce new-drag superstar Bimini and queer club culture DJ collective Horse Meat Disco are set to…
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Q&A with Piers Lewin, Lost Songs of Scilly

A unique collaboration that seeks to capture the stories and essence of the Isles of Scilly in music, Lost Songs…
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‘The performances are going to be absolutely fantastic!’

Writer Diane Parkes talks to Birmingham Royal Ballet First Soloist Kit Holder, and BRB2’s Artistic Coordinator, about BRB2’s first visit…
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Lighthouse retains Best Business Venue Award

Lighthouse Poole has been named Business Events Venue of the Year at the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards, for…
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Q&A with David Walliams

The bestselling children’s author David Walliams and the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company have teamed up for a brand-new production of…
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FLASHBACK: ‘It was the best year of my life!’

From follow spot operator and dresser, to bar worker and cleaner, there weren’t many jobs that Isobel Mason didn’t do…
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Q&A with Todd Carty, The Mousetrap

A feature of the nation's television screens since the 1970s, the public has seen Todd Carty grow up in roles…
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‘A classic fairytale filled with fun and magic’

Fall under our spell this Christmas as Lighthouse announces the pantomime of our dreams – Sleeping Beauty.
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Pride: ‘If you can film it, we want to see it!’

Lighthouse is to showcase the work of Dorset-based LGBTQ+ film makers in a Cinema takeover as part of the first…
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‘I think she always had a love/fright relationship with the theatre’

As we prepare to welcome The Mousetrap back to Lighthouse, Agatha Christie's grandson Mathew Prichard reflects on the world's longest…
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Job Lot: Pete’s figuring it out

"Art for Art's sake; money for God's sake"... 10cc's wry lyric from 1976 packs a punch to this day with…
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Pride: ‘The biggest night in Poole’s calendar!’

Leap Year Day, traditionally a time when gender roles are reversed, and the perfect day to announce the full inclusive…
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Poole Pride: ‘Bring your dancing shoes!’

Lighthouse is delighted to announce new-drag superstar Bimini and queer club culture DJ collective Horse Meat Disco have been added…
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Who are Bombay Bicycle Club?

Indie rockers Bombay Bicycle Club, who are set to play Lighthouse on Thursday 11 July, are known for their love…
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