21 Kingland Road,
Poole,
BH15 1UG
0844 406 8666
Selected Listing
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French Conversation
Poole Leisure Painters
Paintings, prints, sculptures and drawings by members of the group.
BSC And BYC
A vocal chorus workshop.
Purlesque: Workshop
Morning workshop.
Dorset School Of Acting Youth Theatre (Ages 3-21)
A theatre training course.
Stagewise School For The Performing Arts: Workshop (Ages 4-14)
Children, teenagers and young adults can learn performance skills from stage professionals.
When
Sat, phone for times
Stagewise School For The Performing Arts: Workshop (Ages 15-17)
A course in the performing arts.
When
Tue, phone for times
Dorset School Of Acting Youth Theatre: Workshop (Ages 3-21)
Regular classes include acting, singing, dancing, classical and contemporary texts.
When
From Mar 21, Fri 6.30pm-9.30pm, ends Sep 26
Stephen Bishop
Contemporary works by the artist.
When
From Sep 6, Tue-Sat, times vary, ends Oct 11
Performing Arts Youth Courses
Training with a full-time drama school.
When
From Sep 12, Fri 6pm-9pm, ends Jul 10
Amadeus: Group Exhibition
An exhibition of artworks by Robert Amesbury Brooks, Selina Snow, Lisa Lindqvist, Tim Craven and Syd Symons.
When
From Sep 13, Tue-Sat, times vary, ends Oct 4
Poppy Making Workshop (Over 4s)
When
Sep 13, 10.30am-3.30pm
Not About Heroes
The unforgettable story of two of the finest 'Great War' poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, their friendship, their inter-dependency, their poetry. Through the letters and poems of these two men, Stephen MacDonald's acclaimed play paints a vivid and moving picture of their friendship and the conflict that brought them together.
Story & Creative Play: The Giant Turnip (Ages 18 Months-4 Years)
Themed activities.
When
Sep 17-Dec 17, 11am-12noon
Cost
£5, accompanying Adult free
Stones In His Pockets
The multi-award winning comedy by Marie Jones in which two highly talented actors play 15 characters between them, from the two cheeky lads intent on stardom to a Hollywood Goddess.
Big Sing 2014: Verdi Requiem
Take part in a rousing rendition of Verdi's vocal masterpiece.
Cost
£4.50, OAP/under 18s £2.50
The Simon And Garfunkel Story
Award-winning actor Dean Elliott and a full cast of performers tell the compelling story of the well-known music duo in this 50th Anniversary Celebration. Using original photos and film footage.
Jane McDonald
The Wakefield-born singer, best known as a presenter of ITV's Loose Women and performer on The Cruise, plays showtunes and popular ballads.
On The Piste
Four ski instructors based in Chamonix have to try to impress their pupils, both on and off-piste, in an updated version of John Godber's comedy.
Cost
£18, under 18s/NUS/OAP £16
The Story Giant: Shanty Theatre Company (Over 7s)
Adaptation of Brian Pattern's children's book.
When
Sep 27, 3pm & 6.30pm
Ruby Wax: Sane New World: Talk
The American comedian and writer shares extracts and thoughts from her book.
The Importance Of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde's comedy in which the bachelors Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff embark on a path of misadventure, all in the name of love.
When
Oct 1-4, 8pm, mats Oct 2-4, 2pm
Cost
£12, under 18s/NUS/OAP £10
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: One Man, One Guvnor
The character comic returns as the opinionated pub landlord performing observational humour and cheeky banter.
Inala: Zulu Ballet
Celebrating 20 years of democracy in South Africa, INALA presents Ladysmith Black Mambazoa appearing in a unique artistic collaboration with multi award-winning choreographer Mark Baldwin and world class dancers, including talent from the Royal Ballet and Rambert.
60's Gold
Rock'n'roll outfits Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers plus more perform their classic hits from the 60s.
Cost
£29.50, concs £27.50
Kathryn Tickell and The Side
The BBC Folk Musician of the Year performs folk-classical music on the Northumbrian pipes and fiddle, with her band Ruth Wall, Amy Thatcher and Louisa Tuck.
Ha Ha Hood And The Prince Of Leaves
Death & Treason, Rhyme & Reason
Twisted Theatre presents a show that takes an armful of familiar and obscure children's nursery rhymes and deftly turn them inside out. The multi-talented band includes Nuala Honan on vocals ranging from soft and tender balladry to spine-tingling soul.
Cost
£13.50, under 18s/OAP/NUS £11.50
Boy Blue Entertainment: The Five & The Prophecy Of Prana
Japanese artist Akio Tanaka joins forces with choreographer Kenrick 'H20' Sandy and composer 'Mikey J', for this dynamic dance-narrative piece inspired by manga and featuring five former troublemakers who, under the guidance of the guardian of Prana, must lead a battle of good against evil.
Dancing in the Streets
Christian Lee: Pop! (Over 3s)
Enter a world of mirth, mayhem and frolics.
Josienne Clarke
Contemporary and classic folk by the London-based duo.
Joan Armatrading
Soulful pop-rock by the long-established singer-songwriter from St Kitts embarks on her final major UK tour.
Pocket Dream
Propeller Theatre Company's all-male ensemble cast presents a 60-minute version of Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, tailored especially for younger audiences. Directed by Edward Hall.
Private Peaceful (Over 8s)
The life of Private Tommo Peaceful and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line: A young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn.
When
Oct 15 & 16, 1.30pm & 7pm
Ray Quinn
Easy listening and showtunes by the Liverpool-based singer.
Aled Jones: Songs Of Hope And Inspiration
The singer, actor, author, broadcaster, TV presenter, musical theatre performer and part-time dance performs a selection of songs and talks about his life in the public eye.
Cardinal Burns
Sketch comedy from the British Comedy Award-winning duo and stars of their own Channel 4 show.
Solfatara
A couple's frustrations are about to explode as a mysterious, masked figure goads them into voicing their true feelings. Performed in Spanish with English surtitles.
Woman Of Flowers (Over 12s)
Forest Forge presents an innovative re-telling of an ancient welsh myth where nothing is quite as it seems. Using a cross-art form approach, this beautiful piece of storytelling will feature live music, dance, video, integrated sign language and surtitles.
Mini BSO Family Concert: Ghosts and Ghouls
Experience spooky sounds, ghostly goings on and ghoulish noises.
Family Circus Fun Day
Circus fun-day.
Dare to Sea (Over 4s)
A Franco-British collaboration bringing together dancers, circus and visual artists.
Dr David Starkey: The Tudors And Us: Talk
The historian talks about the dramatic twists and turns of 16th England.
The Falcon’s Malteser
Anthony Horowitz' novel, The Falcon's Malteser, is now a hilarious family show following the adventures of the hopelessly inept private detective Tim Diamond and his sharp witted brother Nick.
Fascinating Aida: Charm Offensive
The current line-up of Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman performs a compilation of new and old songs to celebrate 30 years at the top of the cabaret tree.
James Mullinger: How A Middle Class Feminist Fell in Love With Danny Dyer
Warm wit and autobiographical anecdotes from the circuit regular.
Sarah Jane Morris
The London-based vocalist performs blues-jazz and contemporary jazz with classical influences.
Shakespeare Schools Festival
The Theatre Royal, Margate is delighted to mark Shakespeare's 450th birthday by throwing him the biggest party he has ever seen with the largest Shakespeare Schools Festival to date. 35,000 young people will take to professional stages across the UK.
Cost
£8.75, under 18s/NUS/OAP £6.75
Paul Hollywood
The TV baking star shares baking secrets and autobiographical anecdotes.
When
Nov 6, 8.15pm, doors 7pm
Claire Martin With Montpellier Cello Quartet
Mainstream jazz from the award-winning vocalist and group as it performs songs from the Great American Songbook.
Jimmy Carr: Funny Business
Acerbic wit and dark, deadpan one-liners and stories from the controversial and provocative stand-up and 8 Out Of 10 Cats host.
Paul Foot: Hovercraft Symphony In Gammon Major
Surreal and chaotic humour from the 2013 Sydney Comedy Award-winning stand-up.
Cost
£14, under 18s/NUS/OAP £12
Show Of Hands With Miranda Sykes
Acoustic folk duo from Exeter featuring the double bass player and vocalist who has been performing with the group since 2004.
The Strawbs, Curved Air, Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash
The veteran five-piece, led by Dave Cousins, performs folk-rock with elements of glam rock and progressive rock.
Benjamin Britten: War Requiem
Ian Hooker directs a performance of Britten's moving choral work by Dame Felicity Lott, Benjamin Hulett and Gareth John with Amersham & Chesham Bois Choral Society, local secondary school choirs and Buckinghamshire Youth Orchestra.
Cost
£20-£40, under 18s/NUS £10-£30
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain
The hit book and TV series is brought to the stage in a quirky exploration of the history of Britain.
When
Nov 11, 7pm, Nov 12-14, 10.30am & 7pm, Nov 15, 10.30am & 2.30pm
Phillip Smith
The pianist performs Schubert, Chopin and Rachmaninov.
Poppy Fields Performence
A special performance which marks the centenary of the First World War in Poole.
The History Boys
Alan Bennett's comedy drama set in a fictional boys' grammar school.
When
Nov 12-15, 8pm, mats Nov 12 & 15, 2pm
John Wilson And The John Wilson Orchestra
The conductor leads the orchestra as it performs the film music composed by Cole Porter.
Mark Bruce Company: Dracula
A contemporary interpretation of Bram Stoker's haunting, erotic tale, set to music by composers including Bach, Mozart, Ligetti and Fred Firth.
Tom Stade: Decisions Decisions
Offbeat storytelling from the Canadian stand-up and co-writer of Frankie Boyle's controversial Channel 4 show Tramadol Nights.
Miracle On 34th Street
A stage production of the classic 1947 family film about a white-bearded department store Santa Claus called Kris Kringle, who claims to be the real Father Christmas. Featuring book, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson.
When
Thu, Fri, Sat 7.45pm, mat Sat 2.30pm
Spiro
Alternative folk blended with traditional elements from the Bristol-formed outfit.
Dawn French: 30 Million Minutes
The ebullient star of The Vicar Of Dibley and best-selling novelist embarks on her debut solo tour, sharing various life lessons and anecdotes from her career in an intimate and humorous performance billed as a monologue, a play and an autobiographical slide show. Directed by Michael Grandage.
Led Bib
Drummer Mark Holub leads the London-based band as it plays contemporary jazz with sections of heavy improv. With support from Noteherder & McCloud, The Static Memories, Mystery Lesson.
Love Letters Straight From Your Heart
Write a letter to someone you love and see it incorporated into this touching performance that's a cross between a wedding reception, a wake and a radio dedication show. Presented by Uninvited Guests Theatre Company.
The Tap Dancing Mermaid: Tessa Bide Productions (Over 3s)
A devised solo show with puppets, live music, storytelling and tap dancing.
Frigg
Scandinavian fiddle septet blending Nordic folk with American bluegrass.
Pete Lockett
The award-winning percussionist who hails from Portsmouth performs a selection of music.
Cost
£15.50, under 18s/NUS/OAP £13.50
Travel Through Time: A Musical Journey
A nostalgic journey through the eras visiting a variety of family favourites from stage and the silver screen. Including songs from Mary Poppins, Matilda, My Fair Lady, Grease, West Side Story and many more.
When
Nov 29, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm
Cost
2pm & 5pm £15, 8pm £18
John Mills & Cobie Smit
A varied programme featuring Piazolla, Villa Lobos, Diego Pujol and others from Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Paraguay.
Robin Hood
A traditional family pantomime starring CBBC's Ed Petrie (All Over The Place, Marrying Mum And Dad) as Robin, Patrick O'Kane (Game Of Thrones, Jamaica Inn) as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Tom Bright (who also writes and directs) as Friar Tuck.
When
Dec 5, 9, 7pm preview, off peak, Dec 12, 19, 20, 22-24, 26 & 27, 29 & 30, 7pm peak, Dec 28, 5.30pm peak, Jan 4, 5.30pm off peak, mat Dec 6, 3pm preview, Dec 13, Jan 2 & 3, 3pm off peak, Dec 13, 20, 29-31, 3pm peak, Dec 28, 2pm peak, Jan 4, 2pm off peak, Dec 9-11, 15, 1.30pm off peak, Dec 16, 1.30pm relaxed performance, Dec 11, 15 & 16, 17, 10.30am off peak
Cost
Dec 5, 9 eve preview £15.50, Dec 6 preview £15.50, Dec 13, 17, Jan 2-4 eve off peak £18.50, Dec 9-11, 13, 15-17, Jan 2-4 mat off peak £18.50, Dec 12, 19, 20, 22-24, 26-30 eve peak £19.50, Dec 13, 20, 28-31 mat peak £19.50, Dec 16 relaxed performance, phone for prices
South African Celebration
A celebration of Nelson Mandela with appearances by Adam Glasser Quintet, plus Pinise Saul's New South African Voices.
Susan Calman: Lady Like
Feisty and caustic wit from the Glaswegian stand-up and 2012 Chortle Award-winner for Best Compere.
Angelite Bulgarian Choir
Classical and folk songs from the 24-strong female choir.
Hansel & Gretel
When
mat Dec 13, 14, 20, 21, 24, 4pm, Dec 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2pm, Dec 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 11am, Dec 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 10.45am
Mark Steel Is In Town
The Swanley-born stand-up, columnist and author looks at the rich history of each town he visits on his tour based on tidbits gleaned from local sources.
RAF In Concert Tour
Sara Pascoe
Intelligent observations and quirky storytelling from the actress and stand-up.
Oh, Whistle... Two Ghost Stories by M. R James
Cost
£12, under 18s/OAP/NUS £10
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah
Lawrence Cummings conducts Handel's Messiah.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Last Night Of The Christmas Proms
Pete Harrison conducts a programme of seasonal music and showtunes, with Louise Dearman and Lance Ellington.
Last Night Of The Christmas Prom
A festive service.
Cost
£10-£33, NUS £5-£16.50
A Celebration Of Christmas Carols
A festive service.
Cost
£9-£26, NUS £4.50-£13
Johann Strauss Gala
A performance of works by Johann Strauss, including The Blue Danube Waltz, Radetzky March, Emperor Waltz, Thunder and Lightning Polka, Laughing Song and Roses From The South Waltz.
Cost
£10-£33, NUS £5-£16.50
Hofesh Shechter: Sun
The latest work by the choreographer and composer, performed by a company of 14 dancers. Out of the darkness of a somewhat angry world, a bright light is revealed from the chaos and smoke.
Southern Tenant Folk Union
The Edinburgh-based six-piece plays folk and bluegrass.
Mini BSO: Animal Zoo
Themed BSO family concert.
The Sooty Show
Puppet fun for the whole family.
When
Feb 18, 11am & 2.30pm
The Illegal Eagles: Eagles Tribute
Vocalist Greg Webb joins Phil Aldridge, Keith Atack, Al Vosper, Darin Murphy and Garreth Hicklin to perform the Californian rock group's hits including Desperado, Hotel California, Take It Easy and Take It To The Limit.
Heroes & Superheros
Pete Harrison and the BSO present an evening of film scores by Maurice Jarre, Hans Zimmer, John Barry, Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams.
Cost
£10-£33, NUS £5-£16.50
Richard Alston Dance Company
Performance featuring Alston's latest work Rejoice In The Lamb, danced to Benjamin Britten's superb setting of Christopher Smart poetry.
Brendan Cole: A Night To Remember
The Strictly Come Dancing Star presents a large-scale music and dance extravaganza, featuring the magic of ballroom and Latin excitement.
Cost
£30-£35, concs available
Simon Amstell: To Be Free
Following sold out residencies in New York and London, Simon Amstell embarks on his fourth international stand up tour - 'to be free'.
Mini BSO Family Concert: Pirates Ahoy!
Come on a seafaring adventure.
Stewart Lee: A Room With A Stew
A brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewart's next BBC2 series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle.
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