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For nearly a hundred years, Bournemouth Pavilion has stood as a cultural venue on the town’s seafront. Now, as the venue approaches its centenary in 2029, its newly appointed archive team is inviting residents and visitors alike to search their attics, basements, and cupboards for memorabilia that could help complete the theatre’s remarkable story. The […]
This weekend, the festive panto season officially got underway at Fairfield Halls as Beauty and the Beast 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 […]
Cool Coast Ice Rink, the South Coast’s largest indoor ice-skating rink, has returned to Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) bringing more sparkle and sessions, plus brand-new themed party nights. After welcoming tens of thousands of skaters last year, the rink has reopened for its winter season. Sessions are running from now until Sunday 22 February 2026 […]
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 […]