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Dorset Theatres, Concert Halls & Cinemas

Theatres, concert halls, operas, ballet, cinemas and music venues in Dorset ...





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Dorset Theatres, Concert venues, Ballet, Opera, Outdoor Music events

 

BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE & BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION THEATRE

Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH
The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU
Ticket Office: 0844 576 3000     Minicom: 01202 454804
Web: www.bic.co.uk

Bournemouth has always enjoyed the highest reputation as a premier conference, leisure and hospitality destination.

The Bournemouth International Centre plays host to some of the biggest names in comedy, rock and pop including the likes of Michael McIntyre, JLS, Faithless and Status Quo. The Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre is home to a wide range of entertainment including plays, opera, ballet, orchestra and much loved musicals such as Chicago, Sound of Music, Joseph and Oklahoma. Situated right on Bournemouth’s golden seafront the BIC and Bournemouth Pavilion are the place to be for fantastic entertainment.


REGENT CENTRE

51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS
Tel: 01202 499199 (24 hr)
Web:
www.regentcentre.co.uk
Open: Mon to Sat 10am - 6.30pm.
Film & Show nights 45 minutes before start of performance.

The Regent Centre in the High Street was originally built in 1931 as a cinema for the town and still retains all the art deco charm of that era.

Its extensive programme includes: new film releases, plays, concerts, opera, talks and community studio theatre. The long spacious foyer is in constant use by local artists exhibiting their paintings and is a great place to meet and enjoy a cup of coffee. Facilities for disabled people, visually impaired and hard of hearing are available.

The Coade Hall

Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PX
Tel: 01258 484623
E-mail: boxoffice@bryanston.co.uk   Web: www.bryanston.co.uk

Live acts and dramatic productions.

Bridport Arts Centre

South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR
Tel: 01308 424204
E-mail: info@bridport-arts.com    Web: www.bridport-arts.com

All aspects of the arts on offer at the Bridport Arts Centre, from film through to opportunities for life drawing, painting, sculpture and collage.

Dorchester Arts Centre

School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XR
Box office: 01305 266926
E-mail: enquiries@dorchesterarts.org.uk   Web: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

Everything from theatre right through to workshops, with full listings available via the website.

Marine Theatre

Church Street, Lyme Regis Dorset, DT7 3QA
Tel: 01297 44239    Email: admin@marinetheatre.com
Web
: www.marinetheatre.com

An imaginative programme to suit everyone's tastes including; Drama, Musicals, Comedy, Opera, Dance, Children's Shows, Classical Music, Jazz and Blues.

Lighthouse – Poole Centre For The Arts

Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG
Tel: 08444 068666    E-mail: info@lighthousepoole.co.uk   Web: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

The largest arts centre outside London with a 669-seat theatre, a 1500 seat concert hall, a 150-seat studio, a 105-seat cinema, Image Lab/media suite, and a large gallery. The centre even has its own restaurant and three function rooms!

Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR
Tel: 01747 854321    E-mail: info@shaftesburydorset.com   Web: www.shaftesburydorset.com

Events held at the Shaftesbury Arts Centre over the last 2 years have included: Art * /
Drama / Light Opera / Film / Youth Theatre / Photography / Reading Groups / Keep fit groups. * The centre houses one of Shaftesbury's leading art galleries.

Swanage Mowlem Theatre

Shore Road, Swanage Dorset, BH19 1DD
Tel: 01929 422239        Web: www.mowlemtheatre.co.uk

Theatre, Cinema and Community Arts Centre.

Wimborne Tivoli Theatre

West Borough, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1LT
Tel: 01202 885566         E-mail: boxoffice@tivoliwimborne.co.uk   Web: www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk

Originally built in 1936 as a cine/theatre, and having survived the threat of demolition in 1979,  The Tivoli continues its tradition of showing both films and live stage shows to the present day.

Barrington Theatre

Ferndown Community Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
Tel:  01202 894858     E-mailadmin@ferndowncommunitycentre.co.uk
Web
: www.ferndowncommunitycentre.co.uk

This intimate theatre hosts professional shows and is also home to many amateur theatrical groups.

Layard Theatre

Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD
Tel: 01202 847525       Web: www.canford.com

A wide range of professional theatre and music productions, which are available to students, staff and the general public.

Weymouth Pavilion Theatre

Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8DZ
Tel: 01305 783225       Web: www.weymouth.gov.uk

Top name shows, talent contests, music festivals, comedy, musical theatre, children's shows, and of course, pantomime! Tourist information is available on our site and also within our building.

O2 Academy Bournemouth

570 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4BH
Tel: 01202 399922    Fax: 01202 646519
E-mail: alice@slinky.co.uk    Web: www.operahouse.co.uk

Night club, open mainly on Friday and Saturday's from 9pm until 3am.

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Dorset Cinemas

 

REGENT CENTRE

51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS
Tel: 01202 499199 (24 hr)         Web:
www.regentcentre.co.uk
Open: Mon to Sat 10am - 6.30pm.
Film & Show nights 45 minutes before start of performance.

The Regent Centre in the High Street was originally built in 1931 as a cinema for the town and still retains all the art deco charm of that era.

Its extensive programme includes: new film releases, plays, concerts, opera, talks and community studio theatre. The long spacious foyer is in constant use by local artists exhibiting their paintings and is a great place to meet and enjoy a cup of coffee. Facilities for disabled people, visually impaired and hard of hearing are available.

Plaza Cinema

Trinity Street, Dorchester
Tel: 0845 166 2382
E-mail: reeltime@cinemas-online.co.uk    Web: www.reeltime-cinemas.co.uk

A traditional cinema screening the latest blockbusters from Hollywood.

Empire Cinema

Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY
Tel: 08714 714714        Web: www.uci.co.uk

A multiplex cinema screening the latest films from Hollywood.

Odeon Bournemouth

27-28 Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BZ
Tel: 0871 224 4007       Web: www.odeon.co.uk

Screens the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

Sheridan Imax Cinema

Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
Booking Line: 0120 2200000    Information Line: 0120 2200000
E-mail: info@bournemouthimax.com   Web: www.bournemouthimax.com

A large format 2D and 3D cinema.  Please contact the cinema for further information.

Rex Cinema

West 14, West Street, Wareham, BH20 4JX
Tel: 01929 552778    Fax: 01929 556005
Web: http://www.rexweb.plus.net

Amazingly, the Rex Cinema still uses its original gas lighting and it has been used as a cinema for over 80 years.

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