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Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth: Us, Pots and A Welsh Chapel at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth: Us, Pots and A Welsh Chapel at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts logo

Beloved Great Pottery Throw Down judge and ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones returns to the stage with a brand-new show.

Join Keith alongside his partner in life and crime, actor and designer Marj Hogarth, as they share stories of clay, craft, and their most ambitious project yet… bringing a building back to life.

Fresh from filming the third series of Channel 4’s Our Welsh Chapel Dream, Keith and Marj invite you behind the scenes of their creative partnership based on the restoration of Capel Salem, a Grade II listed 19th-century chapel in North Wales.

Together, they’ll reveal the highs, lows, and surprises they’ve uncovered whilst breathing new life into historic stone—from navigating Welsh planning regulations to discovering what resilience really means when the roof leaks and the budget doesn’t stretch. But this isn’t just about saving a building. It’s about restoring a community hub, creating a space where local potters can train as apprentices, and weaving Capel Salem back into the fabric of village life.

Watch Keith work his magic at the pottery wheel with live demonstrations. Hear Marj share her passion for making something beautiful from nothing, and why she’s spent decades quietly championing sustainable craft long before it became fashionable.

This is an evening about more than restoration. It’s about what we make, why we make it, and who we become in the making. Expect laughter, pottery, partnership, and the kind of warmth that only comes from two people who’ve learned to create a life together, one handmade piece at a time.

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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:
Friday 5 June from 7:45pm.
Further opening details:
  • Evening
  • One Off
Availability
  • School Term Only
Costs:
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Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Eligibility criteria:
For age 16+
Booking Information:
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