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18 January 2025
Hometown Glory - A Candlelit Concert
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Hometown Glory - A Candlelit Concert - A Tribute to Adele by Natalie Black
Saturday 18 January, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30
Members presale: Friday 11 October, 10am
General sale: Monday 14 October, 10am
The most intimate of evenings - a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live in concert. Superb musicians delicately accompany the devastatingly-talented Natalie Black as Adele.
A gorgeous must-see, not only for Adele fans, but for anyone ...
10 Jan 2025 to 18 Jan 2025
Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk
Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Drama Company are back with their annual family pantomime, packed full of fun and laughter. Dame Trott and her sons are poor and matters aren't helped when Jack meets Fairy Lights and exchanges the family cow for some magic beans. Overnight, a beanstalk appears - but will it change the family's fortunes? Will Jack get to marry Jill? Will the Squire get all he's owed? Or will the Giant and Mrs Blunderdore foil everything? Come along and find out all the answers.
17 Jan 2025 to 19 Jan 2025
Careys Migration Festival Part 1: Bye Bye Bibby
Wareham, Dorset
Careys Migration Festival Part 1: Bye Bye Bibby is happening Friday, January 17th.
Celebrate human migration and diversity with us at Careys Secret Garden. Enjoy thought-provoking art installations, insightful talks, delicious food, and more.
What's on:
Powerful Art: Discover works by renowned artists like Led By Donkeys and Cold War Steve.
Community Workshops: Learn new skills and connect with others.
Thought-Provoking Films: Explore stories of migration and displacement.
Delicious ...
19 January 2025
ED BYRNE: TRAGEDY PLUS TIME
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £35.50
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).
As seen as Hosting Live At The Apollo and regular ...
19 January 2025
Snowdrop Sunday
Mapperton House and Gardens,
Beaminster, Dorset
Snowdrop Sundays - Harbinger of Spring!
Visit Mapperton Gardens on our Snowdrop Sundays to enjoy the carpets of stunning white snowdrops in the Arboretum, the Avenue and around the gardens. With lighter days ahead, these glorious flowers lift our spirits with hope and the Spring to follow.
Also on 26th January and 2nd and 9th February.
22 January 2025
January Talk - Recent Finds in Charmouth Rocks
West Bay, Dorset
West Bay Discovery Centre is delighted to have Phil Davidson joining us from Charmouth Heritage Centre. He will be talking about some of the recent fossil discoveries at Charmouth and how they have added to our knowledge of the Lower Jurassic of Dorset. The area around Charmouth is world-famous for fossils and new discoveries are still being made on this rapidly eroding section of The Jurassic Coast. This illustrated talk will highlight several of these discoveries and the role that we can ...
23 January 2025
Back In The Day
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £24.50, £27.50 & £29.50
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of the past with Back In The Day; the ultimate nostalgia party. This brand-new show takes you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant sounds of the 80s, 90s and 00s, all brought to life by exceptional vocalists and a sensational live band.
Get ready to relive the party era of music as the stage comes alive with the infectious beats, iconic melodies, and unforgettable anthems ...
24 January 2025
The UK Rock Show
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’.
Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour. Expect fireworks, flames, amazing lighting and exacting attention to detail as this amazing 5 piece band recreate hits from rock gods such as Journey, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen and many more!
If you are a fan of live ...
25 January 2025
Abba's Angels on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
A full night of ABBA’s greatest hits comes to Key West!
One of the UK’s premier Abba Tribute Bands have been established since 2000.
On Saturday 25th January 2025, ABBA Angels return to Bournemouth Pier for their 3rd year! – An outstanding, exciting tribute to one of the world’s greatest and most iconic groups – ABBA is returning to Key West by popular demand!
Featuring some incredibly talented singers and musicians they offer one of the most captivating and authentic tributes to ...
25 January 2025
Burns Night Celebration
Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Rooms,
Weymouth, Dorset
Celebrate the Spirit of Scotland!
Join us on Saturday, 25th January 2025, for a special Burns Night Supper celebrating the life and works of the iconic Robert Burns.
Enjoy a traditional 3-course Scottish feast for just £35 per person, accompanied by the stirring sounds of a live bagpiper. 7pm start.
The evening will be filled with:
Beautiful Scottish music
Soulful poetry recitations
Hearty, authentic fare
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Scotland and make it a night to ...
24 Jan 2025 to 26 Jan 2025
Panto: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Christchurch, Dorset
Who's been eating my porridge?
Set within the bustling chaos of a lively circus, complete with a wicked ringmaster, dancing animals, and a fortune-telling gypsy with secrets to unveil, Goldilocks and the Three Bears has captivated audiences for generations, and the whimsical new production by Highcliffe Charity Players offers much more than just the Bear necessities.
Roll up, Roll up, as the circus comes to Christchurch. Dame Gertie's circus is the craziest in town, but the wicked ...
26 January 2025
Snowdrop Sunday
Mapperton House and Gardens,
Beaminster, Dorset
Snowdrop Sundays - Harbinger of Spring!
Visit Mapperton Gardens on our Snowdrop Sundays to enjoy the carpets of stunning white snowdrops in the Arboretum, the Avenue and around the gardens. With lighter days ahead, these glorious flowers lift our spirits with hope and the Spring to follow.
Also on 2nd and 9th February.
30 January 2025
Tease (18+)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £31.50 & £25
Step into the World of "Tease" – the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun collide to create an unforgettable evening.
Led by London’s top comedy compere and award-winning West End burlesque sensations, "Lady Lust" and "Miss Temptation," and our famous "Tease" group dancers. Combined with cabaret, circus and variety acts from across the UK, set to hit tracks from "Burlesque", "Chicago" and chart-topping tunes from ...
02 Jan 2025 to 31 Jan 2025
50% for Locals in January
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham, Dorset
50% for Locals In January!
Monkey World is starting the New Year off with a promotion for all locals to the parks- half price off entry during January! From the 2nd to 31st, anyone with a BH, DT or SP postcode will benefit from 50% off the entry price to Monkey World. Come and see over 250 primates of more than 20 different species, including the world’s largest group of chimpanzees outside of Africa. Most primates have been rescued from unbelievable cruelty or neglect, but at Monkey World ...
31 January 2025
Dawn Photography by the Lakes
Dorchester, Dorset
Sunrise across the Lakes – Sunrise Photography with Sculptural Elements
31st January 2025 – 06:45 – 10:45
It is with great excitement the owners Simon & Monique, have given special access around the lakes to run Dawn & Dusk photography workshops. This will allow photographers an exclusive one-off opportunity, to capture a glorious sunrise and sunset amongst the incredible artistic sculptures within this beautiful landscape.
This workshop has been designed for beginners to ...
31 January 2025
The Glam Rock Show - Get It On
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £30 & £25, £3 off the first 100 tickets booked!
Members get £2 off tickets, please note this offer will not work until the Early Bird Offer has ended. In the event where you are eligible for 2+ discounts, the greatest discount will automatically be applied. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion unless stated otherwise.
Get ready for a night of glam rock!
Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back ...
31 Jan 2025 to 01 Feb 2025
Dorchester Beerex
Dorchester, Dorset
Over the years, Dorchester Beerex has raised over £225,000 for local good causes.
Our 34th event will take place at the Corn Exchange where there’ll be seating for 100 upstairs at all four sessions. Tickets for the two Saturday sessions normally sell very quickly, so why not come on Friday? This year there will be an acoustic live music set on the Friday evening.
Friday 3rd February 2023
11:00 – 16:00 no music
18:30 – 23:30 with live acoustic music from Jack Daniels
Saturday ...
23 Jan 2025 to 01 Feb 2025
Panto: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s Music & Drama Group proudly present their 2025 Pantomime – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Nigel Holmes.
Dorothy, her cheeky dog Toto and dear Aunt Em get trapped in a twirling, whirling storm that whisks them away from their Home Farm. Once the storm is over, they realise they are not at home anymore and, being hailed a heroine for killing The Witch of the East, they start on an adventure to seek an audience with the great Wizard of Oz, meeting new friends along ...
02 February 2025
Snowdrop Sunday
Mapperton House and Gardens,
Beaminster, Dorset
Snowdrop Sundays - Harbinger of Spring!
Visit Mapperton Gardens on our Snowdrop Sundays to enjoy the carpets of stunning white snowdrops in the Arboretum, the Avenue and around the gardens. With lighter days ahead, these glorious flowers lift our spirits with hope and the Spring to follow.
Also on 9th February.
06 February 2025
An Evening with Sir Geoff Hurst
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Standard tickets £32.50, VIP Meet & Greet £83
Sir Geoff comes to Weymouth Pavilion in 2025 for one final farewell tour.
Back by popular demand after the previously successful tour, Geoff Hurst will talk amusingly about his illustrious WEST HAM & ENGLAND CAREER. Everyone that came to the previous shows had a great time and we have had so many requests to do it again So here we are back on the road with his great friend and agent Terry Baker from A1 Sporting speakers once again asking ...
07 February 2025
Absolute Reggae
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £26.50
The music that filled airwaves during the 80s and 90s is brought to life again by award-winning Johnny2Bad as the Absolute Reggae show continues its tour. This high-energy 10 piece band will have audiences singing along all night long. Featuring songs from some of the greatest reggae artists including Bob Marley, Aswad, John Holt, Pato Banton and UB40.
08 February 2025
Disco Inferno
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £30.50
Relive the dazzling era of glitter, glamour, and groovy beats with Disco Inferno UK, a high-energy celebration of the golden era of disco!
With electrifying performances, stunning costumes and an unforgettable light show, this spectacular production is a journey through disco’s enduring legacy, celebrating the iconic hits of Donna Summer, Earth Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, The Jackson 5 and many more. Get ready to boogie on down to a line-up of smash-hits including ...
05 Feb 2025 to 08 Feb 2025
Panto: The Wizard Of Oz
Bridport, Dorset
Bridport Pantomime Players bring the much-loved classic, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to life in a dazzling pantomime (directed by Amy Carlile) that promises to captivate audiences of all ages!
This vibrant and heart-warming production takes you on an unforgettable journey down the yellow brick road, where colourful characters, magical moments, and hilarious hi-jinks await!
Venue: Electric Palace
09 February 2025
Snowdrop Sunday
Mapperton House and Gardens,
Beaminster, Dorset
Snowdrop Sundays - Harbinger of Spring!
Visit Mapperton Gardens on our Snowdrop Sundays to enjoy the carpets of stunning white snowdrops in the Arboretum, the Avenue and around the gardens. With lighter days ahead, these glorious flowers lift our spirits with hope and the Spring to follow.
08 Feb 2025 to 09 Feb 2025
South West Model Show
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
See and buy models surrounded by the best collection of tanks in the world at the Tank Museum.
Traders, exhibitors and modelling demonstrations alongside the real thing. A huge collection of model tanks, plus planes, ships and trains – all types and sizes will be available to see, make and purchase.
Standard admission tickets and Annual Passes are valid for this event.
8-9 February 2025
Open 9.30am to 5pm
Traders & Exhibitors
Specialist talks and tours
Explore The Tank ...
13 February 2025
John Bishop - Back At It
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £45.50, £35.50 & £28
Comedy superstar John Bishop is adding extra dates to his ‘Back At It’ UK and Ireland stand-up tour following phenomenal demand for tickets.
After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is back doing the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh.
John said: “I’m delighted to be adding these additional dates to my 'Back At It' tour. The work in progress shows ...
14 February 2025
RockReef’s Drop n’ Go: Valentines Edition
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Finding it hard to make time for a romantic evening with your partner this Valentine’s Day while keeping the kids entertained? We've got you covered with our Drop ‘n Go sessions!
Join us on Friday, 14th February, and let the kids explore our 28 exciting climbing walls. With challenges for every age and ability (6 years and up), they’re sure to have a blast!
After climbing, they can enjoy some delicious food and drinks to help them fuel up after the fun-filled session!
The session ...
15 February 2025
Alastair's Knitting Workshop
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset
Come and try your hand at a new skill that is useful, historical and environmentally-friendly, and take away a practical product at the of the day. All materials will be provided, with tuition from a friendly and informative tutor.
15 February 2025
Jason Fox - Life At The Limit
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £33
Ex-special forces soldier, star of TV’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside The Real Narcos and author of The Number One Bestseller Battle Scars; Jason Fox will bring to the stage and on tour the remarkable story of his daring exploits in a distinguished career as an elite operator in the UK Special Forces (SBS).
From gunfights, hostage rescues, daring escapes and heroic endeavours that defined Jason Fox’s service, to a very different battle that awaited him at home.
‘Life ...
15 February 2025
Valentine’s Day: Tom Jones Tribute on the Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Enjoy a romantic night of music from our Tom Jones Tribute accompanied by a 3-course meal to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day.
Simon Howard’s tribute act to Tom Jones is like no other.
Simon’s powerful voice and commanding stage presence leave the other tributes in his shadow.
All of Simon’s looks are his own and he is regularly mistaken for Sir Tom, in restaurants, airports, supermarkets or just strolling along the beach!
This show is packed with Tom Jones’ biggest ...
16 February 2025
Beyond The Barricade
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £28.50
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back for 2025. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years. Enjoy numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les ...
21 February 2025
One Night of Elvis - Lee Memphis King
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £28 & £33, £3 off the first 100 tickets booked!
There are Elvis tributes..... and then there’s Lee Memphis King.
Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance.
Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his ‘One Night of Elvis’ he has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined ...
21 Feb 2025 to 22 Feb 2025
Christchurch Scout and Guide Gang Show
Christchurch, Dorset
What is a Gang Show you may ask? Well, it’s a variety show put on by local members of Scouts and Guides that aims to entertain the local community whilst also providing a unique experience and development opportunities for all our young people in Scouting and Girl Guides.
There will be a variety of numbers with songs, comedy, dance, traditional Ralph Reader material, a journey through the seasons, a colourful number and a festival to name but a few.
With something for everyone it ...
20 Feb 2025 to 22 Feb 2025
Shrek The Musical
Bournemouth, Dorset
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
Based on the Oscar-winning animated film, "Shrek The Musical" is the Tony Award-winning, adventure-filled production brought to you by the highly acclaimed ‘Swish’, known for their innovative and captivating performances.
Join the unlikely hero, Shrek, the big, green, and lovable Ogre, on a life-changing ...
22 February 2025
So True - The 80s Party Night
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Members presale: Friday 11 October, 10am
General sale: Monday 14 October, 10am
So True - The 80s Party Night is the dance party celebration of the decade that gave us some of the greatest music in history. A brand-new UK tour that's packing out theatres and venues, this immersive experience brings the best of the 80s through 100% live music, performed by top-class musicians who deliver hit after hit from the most iconic artists of the era.
What makes this show ...
30 Nov 2024 to 23 Feb 2025
Cool Coast Ice Rink
Bournemouth, Dorset
Cool Coast Ice Rink is the largest indoor ice skating rink on the South Coast. Located in Bournemouth International Centre from November to February, it’s the perfect winter activity with friends and family. Enjoyed by so many every year, it’s even a great way to stay fit and active over the wintery months. At Cool Coast you can enjoy a fun filled ice skating session regardless of the weather outside and being indoors, we’ve always got you covered - literally!
Ice skating session times ...
15 Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
This February half term, the Tank Museum is exploring Camouflage in Combat.
Enjoy family activities investigating how tanks kept themselves hidden on the battlefield, from WWI to the present day.
Experience the biggest day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction.
From using leaves and branches to complicated paint patterns, find out about the crazy history of camouflage through interactive fun.
09 Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury’s snowdrop season is one of the biggest events of its type in the country and the town’s free snowdrop walks, including wheelchair and pushchair accessible routes, can be enjoyed by all, including dogs.
One of the highlights will be the return of the Snowdrop Study Day on Sunday 9th February with guest speakers at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
28 February 2025
Country Roads - One Night of Country Classics
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £30 & £25,
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics!
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music.
Brand-new for 2024, from hit producers Entertainers. . . this is the Lost in Music of Country!
Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty.
Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk ...
01 March 2025
Bobby Davro - Everything Is Funny If You Can Laugh
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Following a series of sell-out shows at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival last summer, comedy legend Bobby Davro hits the road for his first tour in over a decade.
'Everything Is Funny If You Can Laugh At It' is a masterclass in stand-up from one of Britain’s best loved comedians at the top of his game.
“…a polished performance of predictably old-fashioned but expertly delivered gags.” - The List
"If more modern comedians had a fraction of his showmanship, the circuit would be a jollier ...
01 March 2025
Theatre: The Three Little Pigs
Bridport, Dorset
There’s a wolf coming - but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he’ll huff and he’ll puff and we all know how that ends…
On the run and with the need to build a strong shelter, our three problem-solving pigs call on you to save their bacon. Be blown away by the world of Stuff and Nonsense in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane family theatre that will make you ...
02 March 2025
Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £65, £46 & £35
After mesmerising audiences across Europe and the USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the UK and Ireland once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music ...
06 March 2025
Ronnie, Reggie and Me - with Fred Dinenage
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tickets: £27.50
7:30pm - Theatre
The definitive insight into the real life of Britain's most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer. For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by a judge at the Old Bailey. Reggie went on to serve decades in some of the toughest prisons in the country, while Ronnie ...
07 March 2025
Gareth Gates presents A Tribute to Frankie Valli
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Gareth Gates presents A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Friday 7 March 2025, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £38, VIP Meet & Greet £68
Members presale: Friday 11 October, 10am
General sale: Monday 14 October, 10am
Gareth Gates, along with a stellar cast of West End performers, pay tribute to those four boys from Jersey with their unmistakable high pitched vocals and promises to be an electrifying homage to the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
With ...
08 March 2025
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
The End of the Night Anthems Show
Saturday 8 March, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £32.50
One way, or another, nothing’s gonna stop us now. . . the brand-new, feel-good show of the year guarantees a crazy, crazy night of non-stop, singalong favourites.
It’s the night out you have been waiting for – from the producers of smash hit show, Lost in Music – the boys and girls are well and truly back in town.
And this time, live on stage, they’re breathing life into the music of Bryan ...
09 March 2025
Anton Du Beke at the Musicals
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
5pm - Theatre
All tickets £51.50 & £47.50
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025.
With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.
Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals.
Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows.
Plus, behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly Come Dancing that will have you laughing out ...
13 March 2025
Money For Nothing - A Dire Straits Tribute
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Early Bird Offer! Book before 10 November 2024 to get £3 off tickets!
Members Pre-Sale: Friday 11 October, 10am
General Sale: Monday 14 October, 10am
Money for Nothing are back after their success last year. Celebrating 25 years of performing their tribute to legendary rockers Dire Straits.
Having toured the world with their fully-live two-hour show and tipped as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute, join them for a night of classic Dire Straits hits ...
14 March 2025
That'll Be The Day
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets: Standard £32 & £29, Child £21.50 (Under 16's only)
Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock 'n' roll, pop, and comedy with That'll Be The Day, the UK's longest-running theatre show. Experience a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes.
This unforgettable show combines talent, energy, passion, and nostalgia, allowing you to sing, laugh, and dance along to the greatest hits of the past. ...
14 Mar 2025 to 15 Mar 2025
Theatre: Pot Licker
Dorchester, Dorset
When teachers Rich, Kris and Zara discover a bag of drugs in school lost property, they should report this straight away. But as the school faces imminent closure, is there another way to deal with the bag?
This brilliant new dark comedy looks at what happens when worlds collide, and lines of responsibility get blurred.
Writer/director Ed Viney has worked with theatres across the South West and nationally, including the RSC, Bath Theatre Royal and Bristol Old Vic. He recently received ...
19 March 2025
The Mersey Beatles
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.
The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
The band – who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club – brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four.
From ...
20 March 2025
Killer Couples - Featuring Emma Kenny
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30.50
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. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of "Killer Couples."
"Killer Couples" is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. ...
21 March 2025
Supreme Queen
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29.50
Surely one of the most recognisable Tribute Bands in the world, the incomparable SUPREME QUEEN pay homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever.
Musically brilliant, the production features some of the finest and most recognisable Queen tribute performers in the world, and is of course complimented by the stunning production values: Authentic stage settings and specialist sound and lighting effects, that are all designed to provide the most ...
22 March 2025
Jim Davidson - The Next Chapter (18+)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30.50
In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year. Despite the relentless attempts of a woke minority to pen his comedic demise, Davidson's narrative continues to thrive, his fans- the silenced majority - turning every show into a page-turning success.
As we turn to this brand-new chapter for 2025, Jim invites you to join him for ...
15 Feb 2025 to 23 Mar 2025
February Half Term at RockReef
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Exciting things to do in Bournemouth whatever the weather!
Family Fun Awaits This February!
Are you a Bournemouth local searching for ways to keep the kids entertained, rain or shine? Or perhaps you’re visiting and looking for thrilling activities along the Bournemouth seafront?
Look no further! Book your adventure online today and enjoy discounted ticket prices. Experience the perfect blend of fun and excitement with activities that will challenge and inspire you this February half ...
26 March 2025
Macbeth
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £19 - £26, Schools £12
A full-scale production set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide.
A warworn Macbeth is told by three sisters that he is fated to become King of Scotland so beginning a series of events that lead to the destruction of Kings, friends and souls as he, and his Lady, try to cling to the tainted crown. Enjoy this classic tale as portrayed by William Shakespeare with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular sword ...
27 March 2025
An Evening with Jimmy White, Ken Doherty & John Vi
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
VIP £73, standard £35.50
Join us for An Evening With ‘’The Whirlwind’’ Jimmy White! Hosted by none other than the voice of world snooker, Mr John Virgo, plus an exclusive trick shot masterclass from the man himself. Also joined by special guest snooker commentator and 1997 world champion Ken Doherty, this is a night snooker fans don’t want to miss!
On the night Jimmy & Ken will play a few frames and talk us through their illustrious career both on and off the table ...
27 March 2025
Theatre: Far From The Madding Crowd
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece about love, class and gender roles is set against the rural landscape of Victorian England and is thrillingly brought to life in a new adaptation by the acclaimed Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast accompanied by music and songs of the period.
Venue: Marine Theatre
28 March 2025
The Story of Guitar Heroes
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £29.50
Hailed as the UK’s leading guitar-fest, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era.
Renowned for recreating the ...
29 March 2025
Re-Take That
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Take That's Greatest Hits Live on Stage
All tickets £30 & £35
Members Pre-Sale: Friday 1 November, 10am
General Sale: Monday 4 November, 10am
Jason Orange calls the show “brilliant”. Dec of Ant and Dec says it’s “the best Take That tribute act you’ll ever see”...
Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage.
The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you as, for one ...
03 April 2025
One Night in Dublin
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £26
Members presale: Wednesday 16 October, 10am
General sale: Friday 18 October, 10am
The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show!
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and
his award winning tribute band cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including
Galway Girl, Tell me ma, The Irish rover, Dirty old town, Whiskey in the jar, The Wild Rover, Black velvet band and many many more.
Performed by "The best ...
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