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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A trip to the panto is one of the festive season’s most magical traditions. But for some people, especially first-time theatregoers, a trip to the theatre can feel just as overwhelming as it is exciting. That’s why registered charity BH Live, which runs Bournemouth Pavilion in partnership with BCP Council, has teamed up with leading […]

BH Live Active’s team at the Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Hilsea, and Pyramids in Southsea have been applauded for their dedication and commitment to improving health and wellbeing for residents. Each centre has been awarded a ‘Very Good’ status following an industry assessment by Sport England’s trusted trade body, Right Directions. The teams at each […]

Sleigh bells are ringing and the theatre is calling! This year, audiences are invited to get into the festive spirit at Fairfield Halls with a spectacular line-up of seasonal entertainment that’s sure to dazzle and delight. Kicking off the season is the Imperial Classical Ballet’s® dazzling production of The Nutcracker (Wednesday 19 November). This timeless […]

Sleigh bells are ringing and the theatre is calling! This year, audiences are invited to get into the festive spirit at Bournemouth Pavilion with a spectacular line-up of seasonal entertainment that’s sure to dazzle and delight. Kicking off the season is the Imperial Classical Ballet’s® dazzling production of The Nutcracker (Thursday 6 November). This timeless […]

Sleigh bells are ringing and the theatre is calling! This year, audiences are invited to get into the festive spirit at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) with a spectacular line-up of seasonal entertainment that’s sure to dazzle and delight. The season kicks off with the ultimate Irish Christmas concert, A Fairytale for Christmas* (Saturday 13 December). […]

This month, Fairfield Halls will host a landmark literary event as two of the world’s most celebrated authors — Booker Prize-winner Margaret Atwood and internationally bestselling novelist Elif Shafak — come together for a one-night-only conversation, Words Like Fire, on Friday 14 November 2025 at 5pm. Delivered by The Trouble Club, this exclusive event marks […]