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Local residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are invited to kickstart a more active 2026 by trying out a group exercise class for free. Taking place at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on Sunday 11 January 2026, this fitness event ‘Les Mills™ Launch TM’ is organised, funded and delivered by local charity BH Live to encourage […]
Fairfield Halls has launched the festive season in spectacular style, as its pantomime Beauty and the Beast opens to rapturous audience response, immediately establishing itself as one of the standout pantomime productions of the year. From its opening moments, Beauty and the Beast impresses with its sheer production quality, combining meticulously crafted sets, opulent costumes, […]
This winter, Fairfield Halls erupts into a blaze of colour, music and pure theatrical magic, as the curtain rises on its sensational pantomime Beauty and the Beast, running until Sunday 4 January 2026. From the very first beat, audiences are swept into a world of breathtaking choreography, outstanding lighting and show-stopping spectacle, delivering a panto […]
Following a spectacular first week of performances, Cinderella pantomime at Bournemouth Pavilion has continued to charm audiences and critics alike, with a new wave of glowing reviews celebrating the production’s humour, heart, and festive magic. Following a spectacular first week of performances, Cinderella at Bournemouth Pavilion has firmly established itself as one of the standout […]
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 […]