Armonico Consort: Rachmininov Vespers by Candlelight
Thursday 3 July, 7pm, Concert Hall
Just 110 years ago, what is widely praised as Rachmaninov’s greatest achievement and the greatest achievement of the Russian Orthodox Church was created. Age guidance: 12+
The Salts
Saturday 5 July, 8pm, Sherling Studio
The Salts perform sea shanties, songs from the sea, celebrating maritime classics that we all know and love.
Louise Jordan: Her Stories
Thursday 10 July, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Join singer, songwriter and storyteller Louise Jordan for a musical concert to celebrate the inspirational lives of some of history’s lesser known women. Age guidance: 14+
Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess
Friday 11 July, 7.45pm, Theatre
From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe as Helen and Ellie return with new songs, sketches, stand-up, and of course, sparkly new catsuits.
Britten War Requiem
Saturday 12 July, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Marking the 80th year since the ending of the Second World War and the horrifying bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus are proud and honoured to be touring to Japan to perform the War Requiem in September, but equally proud and honoured to be able to perform this stunning and moving work in Poole with the amazing Magna Sinfonia, Bournemouth Chamber Orchestra and Bournemouth Symphony Youth Chorus.
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 12 July, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio
Three more talented comedians line up in our monthly stand-up night. Age guidance: 18+
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Thursday 17 July, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Jason’s latest comic offering is set to hit the road and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday). Age guidance: 14+
Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Friday 18 July, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
The ultimate tribute to the remarkable musical repertoire of Whitney Houston is an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.
The Smyths
Saturday 19 July, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
It’s 40 years since The Smiths played Poole Arts Centre on the Meat Is Murder tour. Acclaimed by Johnny Marr (on 6Music) and Smiths’ producer Stephen Street, rather than employ props and clichéd visual tropes, The Smyths focus on the live experience of a Smiths show, imagining what The Smiths would sound like today after more than 40 years of playing the songs to several generations of fans.
The Second Summer of Love
Saturday 19 July, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Inspired by the legendary Sterns nightclub in Worthing, original raver Louise wonders how she went from ecstasy-taking idealist to respectable, disillusioned, home counties mum in an uplifting, high-energy, physical-theatre story about coming of age and mid-life recovery.
Dementia Friendly: Annie (U)
Thursday 24 July, 2pm, Cinema
Hit film musical set during the Great Depression in 1933, telling the story of Annie, an orphan from New York City who is taken in by America’s richest billionaire.
Live and Unheard
Thursday 24 July, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly original grassroots music night returns with Cornish singer-songwriter Archie Ray, alt-pop rockers Boundless Brothers and poetic lyricist Mia Nicholls.
Tickets and information 01202 280000
