LOST VOICE GUY
February 1
Coastal Comedy returns to Lighthouse, Poole with Britain's Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy headlining the show on February 1. Lee Ridley may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say and his comedy leaves audiences speechless!
Having won Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 and the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014, Lee’s other credits include America’s Got Talent: The Champions (NBC), Live At The Apollo (BBC2) and The Royal Variety Performance (ITV).
Opening the show is Tania Edwards who won the prestigious Amused Moose Comedy Award 2018 and has been seen on screen in Stand Up for the Week (Channel 4) and Mock the Week (BBC2) as well as supporting Katherine Ryan on her sell out tour. Also on the bill is Nathan Caton who, over the last decade, has established himself both as a circuit headliner, and a regular on TV and radio.
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THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY
February 7
Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story (50th Anniversary Tour) is back at the Regent Centre in Christchurch this month. Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.
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ANTON & ERIN
February 8
The nation's favourite ballroom couple are returning to Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre this month with a brand new show for 2020, Dance Those Magical Movies. Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag will recreate cinema classics live on the dancefloor as part of the show, which is touring the UK and Ireland this year, including a matinee and evening show on the Bournemouth date.
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GRIFF RHYS JONES: ALL OVER THE PLACE
February 9
Griff is back and once again all over the place touring the UK with his brand new full-length stand-up show, including a date at Wimborne's Tivoli Theatre. Following sell out performances of his previous one man entertainments Jones and Smith and Where Was I? and a hugely acclaimed tour of Australia and New Zealand, it’s time to join one half of Smith & Jones, one quarter of Not the Nine O’Clock News and one third of Three Men In a Boat, as he presents an evening of hilarious true stories, riffs, observations and details of his recent medical procedures.
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KINKY BOOTS - THE MUSICAL (Recorded live)
February 9 Kinky Boots The Musical, filmed live at the Adelphi Theatre in the heart of London's West End, is strutting onto the big screen at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. With songs from Grammy and Tony award winning pop icon Cindy Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), the musical is based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.
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BSO: ELECTRIFYING RHYTHMS
February 12
Robert Trevino conducts the BSO in the Concert Hall at Lighthouse, Poole, performing Stravinsky’s War Symphony, Szymanowski’s First Violin Concerto and Rachmaninov’s Third Symphony.
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MIDGE URE - THE 1980 TOUR
February 14
For the first time in the 40 years since its release Midge Ure will perform the classic Ultravox album Vienna in its entirety, along with highljghts from the first Visage album, at Lighthouse, Poole's concert hall.
Both records were co-written, recorded and produced by Midge and not only transformed the charts around the globe but his life in the process.
Brought to life by Midge and his Band Electronica, not only is this the first time Vienna has been performed as a whole since its release, but also the first time many of the Visage songs have ever been played live. The music will be performed in a stage setting designed to reflect the atmosphere and ambience the albums deserve.
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A CELEBRATION OF OPERA
February 14
London Festival Opera, one of the world’s leading touring opera companies, is presenting a one-night gala performance of A Celebration of Opera at Lighthouse, Poole’s theatre, on Valentine’s Day. The programme will include the music of Mozart, Verdi, Bizet, Puccini, Offenbach, Gilbert & Sullivan and more, offering a feast of some of the greatest music ever composed. The singers will appear in period evening dress for added visual impact and the company is thrilled to be appearing at Lighthouse, which has the perfect acoustics and atmosphere for a romantic evening of opera.
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NATHAN CARTER
February 16
Quickly becoming one of the UK’s most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, The Regent Centre in Christchurch is delighted to be welcoming Irish country pop star Nathan Carter. One of the UK’s most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanship is proving irresistible for fans, even scoring him a prestigious slot performing for Pope Francis in Croke Park in Dublin, as well as shows in Ireland as the 3Arena Dublin and SSE Arena Belfast.
With tracks such as Wagon Wheel and I Wanna Dance receiving hit status, he is one of Ireland’s biggest artists and with seven top ten albums under his belt, he is well on his way to becoming a household name.
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QUEEN SYMPHONIC
February 25
Experience the unforgettable magic of Queen, in a rock and symphonic spectacular celebrating their greatest hits and featuring four rock vocalists who starred in We Will Rock You and a five piece rock band and symphony orchestra The show, at Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre, includes full symphonic arrangements blended with a great rock band and performers honouring the greatest hits of Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody; We Are the Champions; Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You and more.
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FRIENDSICAL
February 25 to 29
Friendsical, a new parody musical inspired by the gang in iconic TV show Friends, opens a week’s run at Lighthouse, Poole, on February 25. When Ross’s wife leaves him for another woman, he fears he will never find love again. But then Rachel runs back into his life… will he end up with his one true love? With original new songs such as (He’s her) Lobster!, Richard’s Moustache and You’re Over Me, When Were You Under Me?, the gang take on naked Thursdays, a power cut, and a dinosaur convention! What could possibly go wrong?
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JIMMY CARR
February 29
Comedian Jimmy Carr returns to Dorset this month with a date at the BIC's Windsor Hall, following his appearance at Lighthouse, Poole, in December. Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things.
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