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 […]
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Carols, community, and Christmas cheer return to Bournemouth Pavilion
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 […]
Local talent to shine in Fairfield Halls’ Beauty and the Beast pantomime
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 […]
Rob Cunningham appointed to Community Leisure UK board
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 pantomime returns with sparkling local and national talent
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 […]
Peek behind Fairfield Halls’ panto curtain: spotlight on Jon Harris, Head of Scenic Presentation at UK Productions
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 […]
Peek behind Bournemouth Pavilion’s panto curtain: spotlight on Jon Harris, Head of Scenic Presentation at UK Productions
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. […]
Glass slippers and stars of the past: look back at Cinderella’s magical pantomime history at Bournemouth Pavilion
Few productions capture the spirit and sparkle of the festive season quite like Cinderella. This year, the beloved fairytale returns to Bournemouth Pavilion, continuing a proud tradition of pantomime magic that has delighted audiences for more than 90 years. Since opening its doors in 1929, Bournemouth Pavilion has been the beating heart of the town’s […]
Southampton diving coach nominated for national award
Matthew Roberts, Head Diving Coach at BH Live Active, The Quays in Southampton, has been awarded the Children/Age Group Coach of the Year at Swim England’s South East Regional Awards. The annual awards bring the aquatics community together to celebrate individuals, groups and organisations for their outstanding contributions throughout the past 12 months. Matt, along […]
Panto for everyone – relaxed and captioned Beauty and the Beast performances announced at Fairfield Halls
A trip to the panto is one of the festive season’s most magical traditions. But for some people, especially first-time theatre-goers, a trip to the theatre can feel just as overwhelming as it is exciting. That’s why registered charity BH Live, which runs Fairfield Halls in partnership with Croydon Council, has teamed up with leading […]