Lighthouse Poole event listings – September

This month, Lighthouse welcomes the return of one of the hottest tickets in comedy, with the hilariously silly Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience, as well as the world’s longest running orchestral music radio programme as Friday Night Is Music Night. The BBC Concert Orchestra with conductor Michael England will be joined by four West End singers and a set packed with classic tunes from the 20s and 30s. 
 
Meanwhile, for anyone who has harboured an ambition to put pen to paper in their own write, the new Lighthouse Adult Writing Group might well satisfy the creative calling. It’s a weekly group led by writers for writers. 
 
LISTINGS 
 
The Roses (cert TBC) 
Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, Thursday 4 September, 3pm (Tue, Thu), 7pm (Tue, Wed), 2.30pm (Wed), 11.30am (Thu) 
In a reimagining of the 1989 film The War of the Roses, life seems easy for picture-perfect couple (Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids, but beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing. 
 
NT Live: Inter Alia (15) 
Thursday 4, Thursday 18 September, 7pm, Cinema 
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. 
 
The ELO Show  
Thursday 4 September, 7.30pm, Concert Hall  
The world’s greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and ELO is back on the road with a stunning new stage production, featuring a band of amazing musicians complimented by a female string section and playing hit after hit from ELO’s vast back catalogue.  
  
Spooky Men’s Chorale  
Thursday 4 September, 7.45pm, Theatre  
A magnificent, many-headed beast that has revolutionised the world of men’s singing, bypassing well-trodden avenues, they carve out new territories of mighty sounds, exquisite tenderness, and charming stupidity to both celebrate masculinity and mock it.  
  
Andre Rieu’s 2025 Maastricht Concert  
Saturday 6, Wednesday 10 September, 7pm (Sat), 2.30pm Wed), Cinema  
An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in Andre’s beloved hometown of Maastricht.  
  
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf  
Monday 8, Tuesday 9 September, 7.45pm, Theatre  
In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up? Age guidance: 14+  
  
Art of Andalucia  
Wednesday 10 September, 7.30pm, Theatre  
This production brings the passion and energy of Andalucia to life, with dancers taking centre stage. The show features world-renowned dancer Angel Reyes, celebrated for his work with Manuel Liñan and Jesus Carmona, alongside stunning dancer Gabriela Pouso.  
 
Lighthouse Adult Writing Group 
Thursday 11 September – Thursday 27 November, 6pm, Function Room 1 
Led by writers for writers, this new weekly group offers a perfect platform for people to meet, share, and create with a community of like-minded individuals. 
  
Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience  
Thursday 11 – Sunday 14 September, 7pm (Thu, Sat), 12.30pm (Sat), 1pm (Sun), The Beacon  
Step into the show at the Lighthouse Beacon, where dinner and internationally-acclaimed theatre combine. Immerse yourselves in the comedy magic of Basil, Sybil and Manuel for two hours of hilarious antics.  
  
Some Guys Have All the Luck  
Friday 12 September, 7.45pm, Theatre  
A celebration of Rod Stewart’s 80th birthday, direct from the West End and endorsed by Rod’s own family, every song is performed with swaggering showmanship by charismatic front man, Paul Metcalfe, alongside authentic costumes and sensational live musicians.  
  
Jay Morton Live  
Saturday 13 September, 7.45pm, Theatre  
Former SAS operative, two times Everest summiteer, expedition leader and author, Jay Morton is ready to reveal all in his first ever live public shows. Age guidance: 16+  
  
Coastal Comedy  
Saturday 13 September, 8pm, Sherling Studio  
Our multi award-winning monthly comedy club returns with headliner Mike Gunn, compere Adrienne Coles and rising stars Michael Fabbri and Andrew White.    
  
Little Women  
Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 September, 7.45pm (2.30pm Wed, Thu, Sat mats), Theatre  
Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s literary classic offers a captivating rendition of Little Women that breathes new life into a cherished story.  
  
Helen Bauer: Bless Her  
Thursday 18 September, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio  
In this brand-new show, award-winning comedian Helen is back and is struggling. She has spent the last year being forced to hang out with someone she doesn’t like and who honestly does not like her. It’s tense, it’s uncomfortable, they won’t leave. Age guidance: 16+  
 
Friday Night Is Music Night 
Friday 19 September, 7.30pm, Concert Hall 
The BBC Concert Orchestra, four sensational West End singers and conductor Michael England in a dazzling musical celebration of the roaring 20s and fabulous 30s in a live recording of the world’s longest running orchestral radio programme. 
  
Spafford Campbell  
Friday 19 September, 8pm, Sherling Studio  
As their music has developed, Owen Spafford and Louis Campbell have drifted away from the expectations of an English folk fiddle and guitar duo, with dynamic range, atmosphere and intimacy becoming more present in their own compositions, re-examining what it means to be two modern English folk musicians.  
 
Sharon James – We Rise 
Saturday 20 September – Saturday 1 November, Tue-Sat 10am, Main Gallery 
A vibrant exhibition showcasing the work of global majority artists in Dorset. It celebrates diverse identities, stories, and creative expression, challenging underrepresentation in the arts. 
  
The Sound of Springsteen  
Saturday 20 September, 7.30pm, Concert Hall  
Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking a musical journey through The Boss’s incredible catalogue.  
  
Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act  
Saturday 20 September, 8pm, Sherling Studio  
The year is 1916. Drawn from two years of Sussex retirement for the funeral of his friend Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve the last act of his epic career. A theatrical evening then unfolds, with 14 characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas in a tour de force performance. Age guidance: 12+  
  
Rebecca Ferguson: 15 Years Stripped Back  
Tuesday 23 September, 7.45pm, Theatre  
One of a series of intimate shows, celebrating 15 years of her incredible career in music, Rebecca will perform songs from across her five solo albums, with audiences being treated to stripped back performances of her biggest hits.  
 
Team Pics: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (15) 
Wednesday 24 September, 7.45pm, Cinema 
A curated monthly selection of brilliant films which you don’t often see in cinemas chosen by people who work at Lighthouse. Each screening begins with a special introduction. 
  
Killer Couples with Emma Kenny  
Wednesday 24 September, 7.45pm, Theatre  
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.  After her triumphant The Serial Killer Next Door tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK’s foremost crime presenters, inviting you to delve into the dark world of Killer Couples. Age guidance: 16+  
 
Dementia Friendly: Carousel (U) 
Thursday 25 September, 2pm, Cinema 
Classic movie musical with Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones and Cameron Mitchell. 
 
Live and Unheard 
Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm, Sherling Studio 
Veteran international prog stars Galahad mark their 40th anniversary with a rare home town show. Indie rockers Traffic Cone Wizard and singer songwriter lucymuses complete the lineup. 
  
Crooners  
Friday 26 September, 7.45pm, Theatre  
Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers paying homage to some of the greatest crooners of all time with a splendiferous injection of Britishness.  
 
The Zoo That Comes to You 
Saturday 27 September, 11am, 2pm, Sherling Studio 
The impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world sees them take in animals that need respite care or a temporary home and accidentally end up with a whole sanctuary… but no visitors! Age guidance: 5+ 
  
Sweet and Sour  
Saturday 27 September, 7.30pm, Theatre  
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs Sabrina Carpenter tribute show.  
  
Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were  
Saturday 27 September, 8pm, Sherling Studio  
comedy superstar Rob Newman returns with Where the Wild Things Are, a barnstorming new stand-up show about where we are and where we’re going. From future cities and philistine film directors, to Dorothy Parker’s Multiverse Diaries. Throw in Pythagorean gangsters, intellectual bingo callers and a crazy character called Arlo – and the result is a hilarious tour-de-force utterly unlike anything else you will ever see anywhere else.