Whether it’s a classic West End chiller, concerts by stellar music legends, a new adaptation of a ballet staple, live versions of smash hit podcasts, top films or a superstar family entertainer, Lighthouse Poole has something for everyone in its latest programming round up of new shows on sale.

Having proved a hit with Lighthouse audiences in 2023, the legendary adaptation of Susan Hill’s ghost story The Woman In Black – seen by more than 7 million people worldwide – is set to return in 2026 (17-21 February) to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.

They raised the rafters in the Theatre last September and the Amy Winehouse Band are back to play the Concert Hall on 15 November – this time with an orchestra! The band is led by Amy’s long-time musical director and friend, bassist Dale Davis, and features the incredible vocals of Bronte Shandé providing a fitting celebration of one of the greatest talents of her generation.

Fans of powerhouse vocals from two of the all-time greats who came to the fore singing R&B in the 1960s will be delighted to see Lulu (3 May) and PP Arnold (13 June) on the programme. Both are in the form of their lives, mixing stellar back catalogue numbers with new material. Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison revisit the band’s Britpop heyday in an intimate acoustic show in the Theatre on 18 October, just three days after revered folk singer songwriter Martin Simpson makes a welcome return to the Sherling Studio.

Ballet Cymru are back in Poole on 13 June with a new adaptation of Giselle featuring the innovative choreography by Darius James OBE and Amy Doughty; and comedy fans are in for a treat as Scummy Mummies return on 11 July with an all-new show.

At the other end of the audience age range, CBeebies’ superstar Justin Fletcher brings his latest show Justin Time To Rock to Lighthouse on 30 October. Comedy writer Danny Robins’ smash hit podcast Uncanny is back in Poole to record Afraid of the Dark on 25 October; and deadpan pun master Milton Jones brings his new show Ham!lton to Lighthouse on 8 November.

On sale this week at Lighthouse:

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (cert TBC)
Friday 28 February, Saturday 1, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6, Friday 7, Saturday 8, Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12, Thursday 13, 5pm (Fri 28, Sat 8), 8pm (Fri 28), 1.30pm (Sat 1), 7.30pm (Sat 1, Wed 5, Fri 7), 3.30pm (Tue 4, Wed 5), 11am (Thu 6), 7pm (Tue 11, Thu 13), 11.30am (Wed 12), 12.30pm (Thu 13), Cinema
Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man who, just maybe, is her son's science teacher. Renée Zellweger, Leo Woodall and Hugh Grant star.

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamonds in the Desert (12A)
Saturday 22 March, 7.15pm, Cinema
The magic and storytelling power of Hans Zimmer’s music in an unforgettable cinematic experience. This special global event captures an extraordinary live performance of some of Zimmer's most revered compositions, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King, and much more, featuring conversations with conversations with Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams and Timothée Chalamet.

Bournemouth University Dance Competition 2025
Sunday 23 March, 9am, Theatre
Join us to watch some incredible dances from Bournemouth University, University of Kent, University of Portsmouth, Royal Holloway University of London and University of Surrey.

SIX The Musical Live! (12A)
Tuesday 8 April, 3.30pm, 8pm, Cinema
Winner of over 35 awards, experience the best of British Musical HER-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX the Musical.

Lulu
Saturday 3 May, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Pop sensation and bona fide National Treasure, Lulu is renowned for her powerful voice and enduring career having burst onto the music scene in the 1960s with her chart-topping debut single Shout at the age of 15.

Mainstage Performing Arts
Saturday 31 May, 2pm, 6.30pm, Theatre
This high energy stage show takes you on a wild ride through the rockin' radio waves. Every twist of the dial brings a new surprise, from epic beats to crazy cool tunes.

Ballet Cymru: Giselle
Wednesday 13 June, 7.45pm, Theatre
A brand-new interpretation of this ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a young Welsh girl named Giselle, who falls in love but dies of heartbreak. Featuring Adolphe Adam’s original and hauntingly classical score, innovative choreography by Darius James OBE and Amy Doughty, exceptional and distinctive costumes and immersive video projections.

PP Arnold
Friday 13 June, 7.45pm, Theatre
PP Arnold is not a new kid on the block - she has been wowing audiences since she first came to the UK as an Ikette with Ike and Tina Turner, back in the 1960s. Persuaded by Mick Jagger and Andrew Oldham to stay in the UK, she has sung alongside greats like The Rolling Stones, Small Faces, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, with her own band The Nice, and so many others. Her voice is stronger than ever and her live band of amazing musicians keep her fire burning strong with breathtaking renditions of her classic hits The First Cut Is The Deepest and Angel Of the Morning.

The Agency
Saturday 14 June, 7.45pm, Theatre
Forty years after they first stepped on stage together – and a decade since they last appeared on a local stage – legendary south coast rock and soul band The Agency are set to take their final bow, playing what will be their last ever show.

Scummy Mummies 2025
Friday 11 July, 7.45pm, Theatre
Helen and Ellie are back with a brand new comedy show featuring brand new songs, sketches, stand-up, and of course, sparkly new catsuits. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe. Age guidance: 18+

Spooky Men’s Chorale
Friday 4 September, 7.45pm, Theatre
A magnificent, many-headed singing beast, the Spooky Men’s Chorale carves out new territories of mighty sounds, exquisite tenderness, and charming stupidity. Festival favourites in Australia and the UK, they evoke musical worlds far beyond that suggested by their unassuming, casually hatted, black-clad appearance.

Art of Andalucia – Flamenco Dance
Wednesday 10 September, 7.30pm, Theatre
A captivating celebration of Daniel Martinez's exceptional artistry, this unique concert offers a full immersion into the essence of flamenco, featuring a carefully curated selection of Daniel's most celebrated works, including his award-winning production Art of Believing and his latest masterpiece, Andalucia.

The Sound of Springsteen
Saturday 20 September, 7.30pm Concert Hall
Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with this world-class theatre production. Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts, via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to Run.

Martin Simpson
Wednesday 15 October, 8pm, Sherling Studio
The formidably talented folk and blues artist makes a very welcome return to Lighthouse. One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as among the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving.

Simon & Oscar the songs of Ocean Colour Scene
Saturday 18 October, 7.45pm, Theatre
Get up close and personal with Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison. Intimate acoustic performances of big hits, anthems, deep cuts and choice picks from the OCS song book.

Ocean Film Festival 2025
Thursday 23 October, 7.30pm, Theatre
A night of ocean adventure with a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films. This selection combines breath-taking marine life and wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration of our oceans featuring the surfers, paddlers, divers and scientists who have dedicated their lives to answering the call of the sea.

Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell
Friday 24 October, 8pm, Sherling Studio
Having met as teenagers, as part of the first cohort of the National Youth Folk Ensemble. Owen and Louis formed their duo in 2018 and have been nominated for the BBC Young Folk Award. Their critically acclaimed debut album, You, Golden, won five star reviews and national airplay.

Uncanny: Afraid of the Dark
Saturday 25 October, 7.45pm, Theatre
The UK’s go-to ghost guy, BBC paranormal podcast host Danny Robins brings his live show to Lighthouse.

Justin Live – Justin In Time To Rock
Thursday 30 October, 11am, 2.30pm, Concert Hall
Justin and his friends are putting together a rock band, but with so many songs to choose from, they are going to need help to choose the best ones. Come and see CBeebies’ megastar Justin Fletcher live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza packed full of well-known songs, lots of dancing, hilarious comedy and plenty of rocktastic fun!

The Remarkable Ben Hart
Thursday 30 October, 7.45pm, Theatre
Prepare to have your reality rewritten… Following sold-out shows around the world, master of illusion Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show - his most astonishing and impossible yet.

Milton Jones: Ham!lton + Tom Houghton
Saturday 8 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes… and there’s a bit about tomatoes. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.

The Amy Winehouse Band
Saturday 15 November, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
Having raised the rafters on their visit last September, the Band – lead by long-time Amy Winehouse MD and friend, bassist Dale Davis – is coming back with a full orchestra in tow!

Step Into Christmas
Saturday 13 December, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love, including All I Want for Christmas Is You, Last Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Stay Another Day, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Do They Know it’s Christmas, A Winter’s Tale, Merry Xmas Everybody, and many more! 

The Woman in Black
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 February 2026, 7.45pm (2.30pm Thu, Sat mats), Theatre
A welcome return for the legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story, direct from the West End after an incredible 33-year run at the Fortune Theatre. Age guidance: 12+

The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins
Thursday 27 March 2026, 7.30pm, Concert Hall
You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy – but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. In this brand-new show, she shares the unlikely happenings from a career in the spotlight. Age guidance: 16+

Tickets go on pre-sale to Lighthouse Best & Great Friends on Friday 21 February, and to Lighthouse Good Friends on Tuesday 25 February before going on general sale from Friday 28 February at https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

with the exception of:

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (cert TBC), Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamonds in the Desert (12A), SIX The Musical Live! and The Amy Winehouse Band, which are already on sale;
Justin Live – Justin Time To Rock, which is already on pre-sale and goes on general sale on Friday 28 February;
Simon & Oscar the Songs of Ocean Colour Scene, which goes on sale to to Lighthouse Best & Great Friends on Tuesday 25 February, to Lighthouse Good Friends on Wednesday 26 February, and on general sale from Thursday 27 February;
Uncanny: Afraid of the Dark, which goes on sale to to Lighthouse Best & Great Friends on Friday 28 February, and on general sale on Monday 3 March;
Mainstage Performing Arts goes on general sale without a pre-sale on Friday 21 February;
Bournemouth University Dance Competition 2025 goes on general sale without a pre-sale on Friday 28 February;
The Remarkable Ben Hart, for which there is no pre-sale, goes on general sale on Friday 28 February.

For details of Lighthouse Friends visit https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/support-lighthouse/.