Lighthouse, Poole is pleased to announce the following new shows and screenings on sale this week:
Shakespeare’s Globe: Othello (cert TBC)
Tuesday 5, Saturday 10 October, 7pm, Cinema
An Othello for our times, set in contemporary London Docklands. This critically acclaimed show was filmed live in March and includes interviews with the cast and a behind-the-scene look at the Globe’s Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Purbeck Film Festival: 20,000 Species of Bees (12A)
Tuesday 22 October, 7.30pm, Cinema
One summer in a village house linked to beekeeping a young girl and her mother experience revelations that will change their lives forever. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Purbeck Film Festival: Fantastic Machine (15)
Wednesday 23 October, 7.30pm, Cinema
From the first camera to 45 billion cameras worldwide today, the visual sociologist filmmakers widen their lens to expose both humanity’s unique obsession with the camera’s image and the social consequences that lay ahead.
Purbeck Film Festival: If Only I Could Hibernate (12A)
Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm, Cinema
A teenage boy determines to win a Physics competition for a scholarship, but his illiterate mother finds a job in the countryside and leaves him with his siblings. Mongolian film with English subtitles.
Purbeck Film Festival: About Dry Glasses (15)
Friday 25 October, 7.30pm, Cinema
A young teacher hopes to be transferred to Istanbul after four years of mandatory service in a remote village, but is accused of inappropriate contact by two students. After losing hope, a colleague offers him new perspectives on life. Turkish film with English subtitles.
Purbeck Film Festival: Close Your Eyes (12A)
Saturday 26 October, 7.30pm, Cinema
An actor disappears during the filming of a movie. His body is never found and the police conclude that he has suffered an accident. Many years later, the mystery returns. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Who Killed Lawrence of Arabia? (cert TBC)
Tuesday 12 November, 7.30pm, Cinema
Film maker and author Mark Griffin launches his new book and documentary about the death of TE Lawrence.
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 11 January, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly stand up comedy night returns with host Adrienne Coles and three more top comedians. Age guidance: 18+
Joey Page: nice one
Thursday 6 February, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Joey Page, aka the Best British Comedian you’ve never heard of, is a working class motormouth, figuring out his place in the modern world through a series of awkward conversations that are constantly bursting his bubble.
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 8 February, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly stand up comedy night returns with host Adrienne Coles and three more top comedians. Age guidance: 18+
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 8 March, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly stand up comedy night returns with host Adrienne Coles and three more top comedians. Age guidance: 18+
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 12 April, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly stand up comedy night returns with host Adrienne Coles and three more top comedians. Age guidance: 18+
The Magic of the Beatles
Friday 25 April, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Come together, right now to enjoy the magic of The Beatles – She Loves You, A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, I Feel Fine, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Hey Jude, Here Comes the Sun, Get Back, and more.
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 10 May, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly stand up comedy night returns with host Adrienne Coles and three more top comedians. Age guidance: 18+
The Rocket Man – A Tribute to Elton John
Thursday 5 June, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Are you ready for love? The Rocket Man and our amazing band head down the Yellow Brick Road for two hours of glorious hits – Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, and more. This is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon.
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 14 June, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly stand up comedy night returns with host Adrienne Coles and three more top comedians. Age guidance: 18+
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 12 July, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly stand up comedy night returns with host Adrienne Coles and three more top comedians. Age guidance: 18+
Tickets go on pre-sale to Lighthouse Friends on Wednesday 28 August and on general sale from Friday 30 August at https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk.
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