Please find below details of shows and events at Lighthouse Poole for November 2024.
The Sensational 60s Experience
Friday 1 November, 7pm, Concert Hall
A festival of nostalgia starring Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, Steve Ellis (the voice of Love Affair), Mike d’Abo (lead singer with Manfred Mann), The Fortunes, and Vanity Fare. Full of timeless classics, with hits including Legend Of Xanadu, Silence is Golden, and many more.
The Puppini Sisters
Friday 1 November, 7.30pm, Theatre
Now marking their 20th anniversary the Puppini Sisters pioneered the neo burlesque/swing scene with their immaculate close harmonies and went on to worldwide success releasing six albums, the first of which became the fastest selling jazz album of all time and gathering a multitude of fans around the globe including Michael Bublè and HM King Charles.
Studio Jazz: Mark Nightingale-Alan Barnes Sextet
Friday 1 November, 7.45pm, Sherling Studio
A full programme of handcrafted jazz classics written as vehicles for instrumentalists, inventively reimagined for the sextet and led by two of the country’s foremost jazz musicians, this band never fails to excite and delight its audiences.
Joe Pasquale: The New Normal – 40 Years of Cack… Continued!
Saturday 2 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Joe Pasquale has been showing off on stage for over 40 years… Now, he’s bringing his favourite things for another airing to show that things have never been normal. Includes Q&A.
John Nichol’s The Unknown Warrior
Saturday 2 November, 7.45pm, Theatre
Former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War POW, John Nichol embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of the Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey.
Attention All Shipping
Saturday 2 November, 8pm, Sherling Studio
In its centenary year, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the Shipping Forecast vividly to life.
Sarah Jane Morris
Tuesday 5 November, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio
Sarah Jane Morris has been one of Britain’s great song interpreters since first finding fame with The Communards, singing on their chart-topping hit Don’t Leave Me This Way. Her latest album, The Sisterhood celebrates 12 female stars who dominated the singing and song writing of the 20th century – Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith, Rickie Lee Jones, Annie Lennox, Kate Bush and Sinead O Connor.
Frankenstein
Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 November, 7.45pm (Tues, Fri, Sat), 7pm (Wed, Thurs), 2.30pm (Thurs, Sat), Theatre
A new story inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic novel by written and directed by Séan Aydo in 1943. Whilst Europe tears itself apart, two women hide from their past at what feels like the very end of the world. And one of them has a terrifying story to tell…
Lunchtime Recital: Black and Roma Inspired Classical Music
Wednesday 6 November, 1.05pm, Sherling Studio
Violin virtuoso of Roma ancestry, Antal Zalai, and Adam Heron, a brilliantly
talented and thoughtful pianist of Nigerian-Filipino descent, share their friendship and heritage
through music.
Dr Louise Newson: Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate
Wednesday 6 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Dr Louise Newson, leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, on her inaugural UK theatre tour accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea.
Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers (cert TBC)
Wednesday 6 November, 7.30pm, Cinema
Some 200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition.
Gareth Malone – Sing-Along-a-Gareth: My Life Through Song
Thursday 7 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Gareth delves into the heart and soul of his musical journey. Featuring a captivating blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60s right up to today, with cherished photographs and unforgettable memories.Â
I’m Glad I Asked
Thursday 7 November, 8pm, Sherling Studio
An honest and truthful reflection on what it means to have an older parent and the questions we need to ask, but rarely get the chance to. Age guidance: 14+
Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells In Concert
Friday 8 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Continuing on from last year’s 50th anniversary celebrations of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will be performed live in concert with a band led by Mike Oldfield’s MD for more than 30 years, Robin Smith.
Fran & Flora
Friday 8 November, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Multi-award nominated experimental/folk duo Fran & Flora captivate audiences with their reinventions of traditional Eastern European melodies and songs.
Film & Fun: Inside Out (U)
Saturday 9 November, 10.30am, Cinema
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
BSO: Symphonic Bee Gees
Saturday 9 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
The BSO and GRB Concerts present a musical celebration of the Bee Gees, conducted by Richard Balcombe.
Coastal Comedy
Saturday 9 November, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio
Our monthly stand-up comedy night hosted by Adrienne Coles with headliner Andrew Bird supported by Ant Dewson and Tom Toal. Age guidance: 18+
Big Sing: Ein Deutsches Requiem – A German Requiem
Sunday 10 November, 7pm, Concert Hall
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and Magna Sinfonia join forces to perform Brahms’ largest choral work, the powerful Ein Deutsches Requiem – A German Requiem.Â
Will Young
Sunday 10 November, 7.30pm, Theatre
To celebrate his new album, Light It Up, Will is embarking on his most intimate tour yet – taking shape as an up close and personal evening of acoustic performances, stories and conversation. Plus special guests Rachael Sage, Casey McQuillen, Maddox Jones and Harriet.
Dad’s Army Radio Show
Tuesday 12 November, 7.45pm, Theatre
Two actors, two microphones, over 25 characters – and lots of sound effects! The Dad’s Army Radio Show brings Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production with three new episodes.
BSO: Clarinet Bliss
Wednesday 13 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Enyi Okpara conducts the BSO with guest Julia Bliss in Mozart’s only concerto for clarinet, as well as music by Rossini, Mascagni and Mendelssohn.
PIPELINE: AN Evening of New Writing for Stage
Wednesday 13 November, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Our evening of extracts from scripts currently in development returns with script-in-hand performances of work from writers based across Dorset.
Africa… A Singing Continent!
Thursday 14 November, 7pm, Concert Hall
In 2020 Armonico Consort developed a partnership in Kenya to bring their choir creation programme to local organisations working with street children and vulnerable young people, inspiring them to create a programme of traditional and contemporary African songs performed by Armonico’s AC Academy children’s choirs, local schools and accompanied by a small professional band.
Heath
Thursday 14 November, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Taking its inspiration from Shakespeare’s King Lear and the central notion of losing everything to discover the truth about yourself, Heath is a brand new production for Vita Nova, a departure from their usual educational theatre work, but one that still explores issues around addiction. Age guidance: 16+
Fairytale of New York
Friday 15 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.
English Touring Opera: Double Bill
Friday 15 November, 7.30pm, Theatre
Judith Weir’s Blond Eckbert, a haunting tale of isolation and guilt based on a supernatural short story by the Romantic author Ludwig Tieck, is performed alongside Do Not Take My Story For A Fairytale, a staging of song cycles and cantatas exploring love, isolation and the terrible wonder of the natural world.
Studio Jazz: Tim Garland Lighthouse Trio: 20th Anniversary Tour
Friday 15 November, 7.45pm, Sherling Studio
International trio featuring pianist Gwilym Simcock and drummer/percussionist Asaf Sirkis with a set including works from a project entitled Moment Of Departure created by Turkish painter and printmaker Esra Kizir Gokcen, to complement new music.
English Touring Opera: The Wellies
Saturday 16 November, 11am, 2pm, Theatre
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Galoshes of Fortune, Wellies is a fun and immersive story about magic, splashing, and being and being careful what you wish for. Age guidance 4-7 years, and SEND audiences.
English Touring Opera: The Snowmaiden
Saturday 16 November, 7.30pm, Theatre
Rimsky-Korsakov’s opera is a classic coming-of-age tale packed with colour and folk melodies, vividly conjuring up the conflict between real and mythical worlds. ETO’s new production is helmed by the award-winning director Olivia Fuchs and conducted by Hannah Quinn. Age guidance: 8+
Diverse Abilities Gala Ball
Saturday 16 November, 6pm, Concert Hall
Join Diverse Abilities for a glamorous night to make a difference for hundreds of children and adults with physical and learning disabilities in Dorset. Book online at diverseabilities.org.uk/gala.
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Monday 18 – Saturday 23 November, 7.45pm (2.30pm Thurs, Sat mats), Theatre
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Wednesday 20 November, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio
Enjoying a successful decade as one of the UK’s finest songwriters and solo performers, Benjamin Francis Leftwich released his fifth studio album earlier this year Some Things Break which sees a subtle reinvention in his sound and some of his most daring lyrics to date.
BSO: Wigglesworth Conducts Walton
Wednesday 20 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth conducts Walton’s landmark first symphony as well as music by Ravel and Wagner.
Shooting from the Hip: 48 Hour Film Contest
Thursday 21 November, 7pm, Cinema
Local filmmakers have 48 hours to write, shoot and edit their films before their creations are screened in front of an audience of public and peers.
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
Thursday 21, Saturday 23 November, 8pm, Concert Hall
The world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to Lighthouse. Expect him to rip into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and God! Age guidance: 14+
Fort
Thursday 21 November, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Dorsetborn return to Lighthouse with Tabitha Hayward’s thrilling debut play, inspired by the people and places around us, about two girls who’d do anything for each other. Anything. With post-show Q&A. Age guidance: 13+
Mark Simmons: Quip Off the Mark
Saturday 23 November, 8pm, Sherling Studio
This year Mark’s parents have sold the house he grew up in and he has to collect his box of stuff from the loft. Come discover what’s in the box in this top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before. Age guidance: 14+
Rebus: A Game Called Malice
Tuesday 26 – Saturday 31 November, 7.45pm (2.30pm Wed, Thurs, Sat mats), Theatre
A murder needs to be solved at a dinner party in an Edinburgh stately home. But the guests have secrets of their own, threatened by the very game they are playing. And among them is Inspector John Rebus.
Calan: A Mythical Musical Odyssey
Wednesday 27 November, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio
Immerse yourself in an enchanting world as the mesmerising quartet Calan  grace our stage with their unique brand of power-folk. With support from The Marcellas.
BSO: Mad Over Mendelssohn
Wednesday 27 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Chloé van Soeterstède conducts music by Schumann and Brahms as well as Mendessohn’s Violin Concerto with guest Alena Baeva.
Dementia-Friendly Screening: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (U)
Thursday 28 November, 2pm, Cinema
Gene Wilder is Willy Wonka is the classic film version of Roald Dahl’s perennially popular story.
Live and Unheard
Thursday 28 November, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio
Revenant, Carley Varley and Who’s Amy? line up in our monthly grass roots music night.
Beth Hart
Thursday 28 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Opening her UK tour, the Grammy-nominated powerhouse vocalist Beth Hart – 51 and proud of it – is basking in a golden period as the success of her last original album, War In My Mind, followed by the incredible Led Zeppelin tribute album, have garnered yet more critical acclaim, growing sales and sold-out shows.
The Drifters
Friday 29 November, 7.300pm, Concert Hall
Back on tour and performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row, and many more.
Studio Jazz: Xhosa Cole Trio
Friday 29 November, 7.45pm, Sherling Studio
The former BBC Young Musician of the Year, now a critically acclaimed and very popular saxophonist, flautist and composer, Xhosa joins us with new arrangements and tunes inspired by his musical hero, Thelonious Monk.
The Overtones: Good Times Tour 2024
Saturday 30 November, 7.30pmn, Concert Hall
Following an incredible nationwide tour last year, the no 1, multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group is bringing back the good times this winter… the official start to Christmas.
FitkinWall: Harpland
Saturday 30 November, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Ruth Wall’s explorations into Gaelic song, fiddle and pipe tunes and history of the Scottish Highlands where she grew up, are at the heart of the music composed with Graham Fitkin in a new show, inspired by the stories of the Highland Clearances.
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