Boy George, born George O'Dowd, has long been an enigmatic figure in the world of pop culture. The flamboyant frontman of Culture Club and icon of the 1980s music scene, he has lived his life in the unrelenting glare of fame. Now in his 60s, George reflects on his...
Historic England has announced that High Angle Battery, a cherished historic site on Portland, has been officially removed from its Heritage at Risk register. This remarkable achievement is the result of the dedicated efforts of the Rediscovering High Angle Battery project, which is revitalising this locally treasured landmark.
High Angle Battery was built...
Steve McQueen’s excellent new film Blitz explores, amongst other things, how the population of the East End had to force their way into the London Underground stations for protection. This was because, as he details in a recent interview, Churchill had forbidden their use by Londoners – due to...
The revered British actor Timothy West has passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90, surrounded by friends and family at the end. Known for his distinctive, resonant voice, his immense talent, and his dedication to the craft of acting, West’s life was one marked by...
Dr Kevan Manwaring, MA Creative Writing Course Leader at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), is offering an entertaining guided tour of Dorset’s literary landscape from the comforts of the Dorset Museum in Dorchester on Wednesday 27 November.
In this talk, writer and academic, Dr Manwaring, will offer both an overview of...
The recent rise of Bluesky as a popular alternative to Elon Musk’s rebranded social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), speaks volumes about the shifting digital landscape. As Bluesky's membership soared from 9 million in September to 14.5 million by mid-November 2024, it’s clear that users are abandoning X in...
In a surreal twist on festive cheer, Bovington Tank Museum's decision to have Santa Claus arrive in a tank this year seems like a satirical nod to the commercialization, and even militarization, of Christmas. By swapping his iconic sleigh for a hulking armoured vehicle, the museum transforms Father Christmas...
Lighthouse presents
SLEEPING BEAUTYYour dream pantomime
THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER – SUNDAY 5 JANUARY
Various times (THEATRE) Suitable for all ages
Tickets and information 01202 280000
www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Â
One of British television’s best-known faces, Todd Carty can’t wait to meet Poole audiences when he plays King Tucker in Sleeping Beauty, this year’s traditional family pantomime at Lighthouse.
A regular...
Quincy Jones, the towering force in modern music, is no longer with us, but his legacy is as enduring as the rhythms, melodies, and beats he so masterfully orchestrated. The music industry has rarely seen someone with such depth of influence across genres and generations. Jones's work as a...
In Bear Necessities of Politics and Power, Iratus Ursus Major has delivered a masterclass in political theory that combines wit, wisdom, and critical insight. This book, delightfully unorthodox yet thoroughly enlightening, provides an accessible yet comprehensive journey through political ideologies, serving as both a primer for novices and a...
