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Dick Whittington at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Dick Whittington at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts logo

Get ready for a feline-good adventure paved with gold this Christmas, as our traditional family pantomime returns with Dick Whittington.

CBeebies and pantomime legend Chris Jarvis is back, ready to sprinkle his magic as the deliciously dazzling, Dame Dolly Doughnuts.

Bringing the West End sparkle home to Poole, Bernadette Bangura (Moulin Rouge, Hairspray), stars in the role of Fairy Bowbelles with her powerful vocals lighting up the stage.

Our very own Corben Heward-Mills, who made his professional debut at Lighthouse last year, shows off his jaw-dropping tricks and paws-itively purr-fect moves as Tommy the Cat, while Poole’s favourite villain Sarah-Louise Young returns as King Rat.

Rising star Kieran Morris takes on the title role of Dick Whittington, with Isabella Kibble as Alice Fitzwarren, the spirited object of his affections. Completing the lineup is award-winning actor Robert Rees as Alice’s formidable father, Alderman Fitzwarren.

Brimming with spectacular musical numbers, dazzling costumes, sensational sets and plenty of laugh-out-loud family comedy, get ready to be swept away on this joyfully funny take on a magical rags to riches story.

Made in Poole especially for Lighthouse audiences by the same creative team behind national Panto Award winners Aladdin (2023) and Cinderella (2022), as well as last year’s smash hit Sleeping Beauty, Dorset’s best-loved family pantomime is now seen by more than 21,000 people each year.

Book your tickets NOW, to get the best seats for another spectacular West End style pantomime that will guarantee your family a golden Christmas!

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Venue/Contact Details
The Lighthouse
21 Kingland Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH15 1UG
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
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Facilities
  • Hearing Loop Available
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Lift
  • Disabled Car Parking
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 December, 2, 3, 4 January (please visit our website for performance times).
Further opening details:
  • Evening
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • One Off
Availability
  • School Holiday Only
Costs:
Contact provider directly for costs
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Booking Information:
  • Booking Essential
  • Book via website or by phone.