Here you can read our latest stories, learn more about our social mission and how this underpins everything we do. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
This year, we’re marking National Pantomime Day (Friday 12 December 2025) with a spellbinding celebration of ‘transformation’ in this year’s enchanting production of Beauty and the Beast at Fairfield Halls. Transformation is at the heart of this classic tale: a cursed prince learns that true beauty is found within. A villain realises the error of […]
This year, we’re marking National Pantomime Day (Friday 12 December 2025) with a spellbinding celebration of ‘transformation’ in this year’s enchanting production of Cinderella at Bournemouth Pavilion. From rags to riches, pumpkins to carriages, and dreams to dazzling reality, Cinderella’s journey embodies the very essence of pantomime. Transformation is at the heart of this beloved […]
This weekend, the festive season officially got underway at Bournemouth Pavilion as Cinderella, the venue’s annual pantomime, burst onto the stage to delight audiences. The opening performances drew packed houses and rave reactions, with families enjoying dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, and plenty of traditional panto fun. From the first “He’s behind you!” to the final […]
Croydon’s Fairfield Halls is set to shine even brighter this December, thanks to a new community project encouraging families to get into the spirit of the festive season. Visitors are encouraged to design, decorate, and donate a festive bauble. Each bauble will be proudly displayed on the venue’s Christmas trees in the main entrance in […]
Bournemouth Pavilion is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved free-to-attend Christmas Cracker Carol Concert on Thursday 18 December 2025 at 2:30pm. This cherished community tradition and festive singalong invites residents and visitors alike to come together for joyful music, festive cheer, and seasonal carols – all with free entry. The concert features Bournemouth […]
Fairfield Halls’ annual pantomime returns this festive season with a magical new production of Beauty and the Beast, running from Friday 12 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. Produced by the panto powerhouses UK Productions Ltd and choreographed by Anthony Whiteman, this year’s show celebrates local talent, featuring Croydon-based dancers alongside seasoned professionals. For […]
Community Leisure UK (CLUK) are delighted to welcome Rob Cunningham to the board as the director for the South West of England. Rob is the Director of Leisure & Business Development at BH Live, one of the South Coast’s leading leisure and cultural operators. He oversees a portfolio of 17 diverse leisure facilities and leads […]
Bournemouth Pavilion’s annual pantomime returns this festive season with a dazzling new production of Cinderella, running from Saturday 6 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. Produced by the panto powerhouses UK Productions Ltd and choreographed by David Allwood, this year’s show shines an extra spotlight on local talent, with dancers from the Bournemouth area […]
For more than five years, Fairfield Halls has partnered with UK Productions Ltd – the panto powerhouses behind some of the nation’s most dazzling theatrical spectacles – to stage Croydon’s beloved annual festive pantomime. Established in 1995, UK Productions Ltd has delivered over 200 musical and drama productions across the UK and internationally, with credits […]
For more than 20 years Bournemouth Pavilion has partnered with UK Productions Ltd – the panto powerhouse behind some of the nation’s most dazzling theatrical spectacles – to stage the town’s beloved annual festive pantomime. A glittering highlight of the Christmas season, Bournemouth Pavilion’s pantomimes have become a cherished tradition for families across the region. […]