Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

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Wicked – Cert PG

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

With a top team of actor musicians, songs, dancing, and inventive design, all thrown in with a bit of sparkle and magic for good measure!

The Glass Slippers

With performances by the Wessex Youth Symphony Orchestra, Youth Music Wessex Ensembles and guests, this event is guaranteed to leave you feeling thoroughly Christmassy!

The Wessex Youth Symphony Orchestra

This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella – Cert TBC

Experience the divine majesty of Handel's "Messiah" with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Lighthouse, Poole. This cherished oratorio, a staple of the Christmas season since its premiere in 1742, narrates the story of Christ through sublime arias like "He was Despised and Rejected" and "I Know that My Redeemer Liveth," alongside rousing choruses including "For Unto Us a Child is Born" and the iconic "Hallelujah Chorus."

Under the baton of conductor Nic McGegan, the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus will bring to life Handel's glorious composition. The performance promises an evening of uplifting music that has moved audiences for centuries.

Event Details:
- **Date and Time**: Wednesday, 11 December, 7:30 pm
- **Location**: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
- **Ticket Prices**: £14 - £46
- **Running Time**: Approximately 2.5 hours

Don't miss this opportunity to experience "Messiah" in the heart of Poole. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of music that celebrates the story of Christ with passion and grace.

Messiah

We are back with Handel’s ever-popular oratorio. Since 1742, The Messiah has secured itself in the Christmas calendar. Retelling the story of Christ it is heaped full of beautiful arias including He was Despised and Rejected and I Know that My Redeemer Liveth and rousing choruses like For Unto Us a Child is Born and the ever-popular Hallelujah Chorus.

BSO: Messiah

For the Machine Sewn class you will need to know how to use your sewing machine. We will have a couple available on the day, but we hope you will bring your own.

Sew Christmas – Machine Sewn Workshop

For 40 years Hugh Canning has written about classical music and interviewed the most prominent musicians of our time for publications such as Opera, The Guardian and The Sunday Times. Hugh now travels and writes for his own website operalogue.com. Today he joins us with tales from his long and illustrious career.

Bluffers' Lunch No.73 - Hugh Canning

Slepe Green Barn

After Santa Claus (code name: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

Red One – Cert 12A

He is joined by the instantly familiar EastEnders/Grange Hill star, Todd Carty, who will play King Tucker, with Sarah-Louise Young as bad fairy Carabosse – and we welcome the return of Poole’s very own Josh Haberfield as Harry, who was a big hit in last year’s production of Aladdin. West End players Isabella Kibble and Melaina Pecorini feature as Princess Rose and Fairy Sunbeam, with Tom Mann – last seen at Lighthouse as Cupid in Beauty and the Beast – as the dashing Prince Ken.

Sleeping Beauty

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts 

Join pupils from primary and secondary schools across Poole as they come together in a concert to celebrate Christmas.  The large combined choir and orchestra will perform a variety of Christmas music, including well known carols for audience participation.

Poole Schools Christmas Concert 2024

Catch a diverse line-up of snow sports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen this fall, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck.

Warren Miller’s 75 – Cert TBC

When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.

Conclave (Cert 12A)

The score for The Holiday was written by world renowned, highly celebrated and multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe winning composer Hans Zimmer and written, directed and produced by Nancy Meyers, know for films such as It’s Complicated, The Intern, Something’s Gotta Give and The Parent Trap.

The Holiday: Film with Live Orchestra

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella (ENCORE) – Cert TBC

Experience the magic of Christmas with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's enchanting performance of "The Snowman" at the Lighthouse, Poole. This beloved animated classic comes to life on the big screen, accompanied by Howard Blake’s iconic score performed live by the BSO. The event promises to be a heartwarming journey through the winter sky with the Snowman and James, filled with the spirit of the holiday season.

In addition to the main feature, the Orchestra will be joined by BSO Voices to deliver a selection of Christmas classics and Disney songs, including "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer," "The 12 Days of Christmas," "Jingle Bells," "Let It Go from Frozen," and "Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast." This special concert is not just a performance but a celebration of the festive season, guaranteed to create lasting memories for children and adults alike.

Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, 14 December
- Time: 3pm
- Venue: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG
- Ticket Prices: £5 - £38
- Running Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Conducted by Teresa Barlow, this performance is a unique opportunity to relive the enchantment of "The Snowman" with the added joy of live orchestral music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable start to your Christmas festivities.

The Snowman

Cherished by children and adults alike, The Snowman is the soundtrack to everyone’s Christmas. We’re walking in the air…join the Snowman and James on their magical journey through the winter sky in this special showing of the festive classic on the large screen, accompanied by the BSO. Guaranteed to send tingles down your spine as you relive this enchanted animated film together with a live orchestral performance of Howard Blake’s iconic score. And as a special bonus to herald the coming of the holiday season, the Orchestra is joined by BSO Voices for a selection of Christmas classics, including Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, The 12 Days of Christmas and Jingle Bells, as well as an exciting selection of Disney songs from Beauty and the Beast and Frozen.

BSO: The Snowman

Cherished by children and adults alike, The Snowman is the soundtrack to everyone’s Christmas. We’re walking in the air…join the Snowman and James on their magical journey through the winter sky in this special showing of the festive classic on the large screen, accompanied by the BSO. Guaranteed to send tingles down your spine as you relive this enchanted animated film together with a live orchestral performance of Howard Blake’s iconic score. The extended second half of the evening celebrates the coming of the holiday season, the Orchestra is joined by BSO Voices for a selection of Christmas classics, including Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, The 12 Days of Christmas and Jingle Bells, as well as an exciting selection of Disney songs from Beauty and the Beast and Frozen.

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