Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

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Prima Facie – Cert 15

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Welcome to an all-singing, all-dancing, and storytelling cinema experience bound to delight people of all ages. It makes a perfect family outing and a great way to introduce the little ones to the panto.

Cbeebies Panto: Beauty and the Beast – Cert U

Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney – Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? pays homage to one of the most iconic and much-loved musical artists of the 20th Century.

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Daytura are a 5 piece enigmatic Classic rock & Blues Band, reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and Neil Young’s golden era of rock. They have burst onto the scene over the past year releasing multiple singles, gaining national radio exposure (BBC and others), performing a festival tour with Main Stage and Headline appearances over the summer (Teddy Rocks, Ragcity, Purify, HomeFarm Fest, NFFF24, VDUB, The Anvil, Bear Cave, The Troubadour, The Railway, APP FEST), and they are now ramping up towards a forthcoming EP and tour for 2025!

Live and Unheard – December

After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Gladiator II – Cert 15

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.

Wicked – Cert PG

This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love including – All I Want for Christmas Is You, Last Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Stay Another Day, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Do They Know it’s Christmas, A Winter’s Tale and Merry Xmas Everybody.

Step Into Christmas

Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André’s winter wonderland! Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics.

Andre Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver

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

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

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

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

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 

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.

Events in Poole this month

Prima Facie – Cert 15

Lighthouse Poole

Cbeebies Panto: Beauty an...

Lighthouse Poole

What’s Love Got To Do Wit...

Lighthouse Poole

Live and Unheard – Decemb...

Lighthouse Poole

Gladiator II – Cert 15

Lighthouse Poole

Wicked – Cert PG

Lighthouse Poole

Step Into Christmas

Lighthouse Poole

Wicked – Cert PG

Lighthouse Poole

Andre Rieu’s 2024 Christm...

Lighthouse Poole

The Glass Slippers

Lighthouse Poole

The Wessex Youth Symphony...

Lighthouse Poole

The Royal Ballet: Cindere...

Lighthouse Poole

Messiah

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

BSO: Messiah

Lighthouse Poole

Sew Christmas – Machine S...

Lighthouse Poole

Red One – Cert 12A

Lighthouse Poole

Poole Schools Christmas C...

Lighthouse Poole

Bluffers' Lunch No.73 - H...

Dorset Opera Festival

Sleeping Beauty

Lighthouse Poole

Conclave (Cert 12A)

Lighthouse Poole