Jane Austen created some of literature's most celebrated characters, defining her era, sex and class. Two hundred years on, her works continue to speak for the yearning heart as much as they did when they were written - so just how much has really changed for women since then?

7.30pm.

Barry Douglas has established a major international career since winning the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, Moscow. He is now ever in demand as both pianist and conductor and regularly performs with the world's top orchestras. This special recital features Pictures at an Exhibition as Mussorgsky originally intended, a tour de force of a work for solo piano, one which helped Barry Douglas to win the aforementioned prize - his performance having "stunned the Soviet audience"; and Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata, one of the most challenging works in the entire piano repertoire

7.30pm.

William Golding's Lord of the Flies is one of the most disturbing and celebrated novels of modern times. Multi award winning Sell a Door Theatre Company brings to stage one of Great Britain's most celebrated tales adapted by Nigel Williams in this 2012 UK revival of the classic tale of morality vs. immorality.

A plane has crashed on an uninhabited island. The only survivors are a group of school boys. There are no homes or schools, no adults, no rules and before long the boys' fragile sense of order begins to collapse.

With the discovery of 'the beast', their games take on a more sinister significance and this once well-behaved group of children quickly turns into a bloodthirsty, murderous tribe.

Thursday 9th: 7.30pm.
Friday 10th: 2.30pm. and 7.30pm

In a remote village in Eastern Europe, around 1900, the young Motl
Mendl is entranced by the flickering silent images on his father's
cinematograph. Bankrolled by Jacob, the ebullient local timbermerchant,
and inspired by Anna, the girl sent to help him make
moving pictures of their village, he stumbles on a revolutionary way
of story-telling. Forty years on, Motl - now the famed American
film director Maurice Montgomery - looks back on his early life
and confronts the cost of fulfilling his dreams, both to himself and
those he left behind. Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter,
Nicholas Wright's new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to
the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in
Hollywood's golden age; and a haunting look at the stories we tell
about our own lives. The award-winning Antony Sher returns to the
National to play Jacob

Thu 9th Feb 2012
7:00pm

Fri 10th Feb 2012
2:30pm

The definitive Rodgers & Hammerstein concert which celebrates one of the finest partnerships in musical history. A quartet of fabulous singers from London's West End will be performing a marvellous selection of well-loved songs from The King and I, Carousel, The Sound of Music, South Pacific and Oklahoma!

Rescheduled from 10th March to Feb 10th. All original tickets valid for new date.

Gareth Gates rose to fame in the ITV talent show Pop Idol, the precursor to X-Factor. Out of the hundreds of thousands who competed it came to a showdown between Gareth Gates and Will Young. History spoke and Will Young took the crown, but that didn't stop Gates being given a record deal with Sony and then going on to sell over 3.5million records

7.30pm

With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Jay Hunter Morris is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. Fabio Luisi conducts.

Streamed from the Metropolitan Opera London.

5.00pm.

With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Jay Hunter Morris is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. Fabio Luisi conducts.

Streamed from the Metropolitan Opera London.

5.00pm.

Groundbreaking gamelan innovators SambaSunda have a flair for experimentation both forwards and backwards in tradition.

In their latest incarnation, Sambasunda strip down to a quintet, reflecting an enduring tradition of Sundanese music while at the same time creating something fresh, modern and original. The music is centred on the kacapi, a boat-shaped zither whose mellifluous tones have been heard in Sunda (West Java) for centuries. Its haunting and evocative sound connects to the Sundanese soul and poetry, often singing of displacement, longing and melancholy.

8.00pm.

Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That'll Be The Day, the nation's favourite rock 'n' roll variety show returns by popular demand with a 'Brand New 2012 Production'.

This hugely entertaining rock 'n' roll spectacular features an all new line up of knock-out hits from the 1950's, 60's and 70's, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere.

Now in its 26th year of touring continuously in the UK and Europe, That'll Be The Day is living proof that Rock 'n' Roll will never die!

7.30pm.

Young Goldilocks likes to explore the world and experience new things. This time, when she wanders into an empty house, she finds much more than three bowls of porridge...

But what will happen when the Bears return and find her?

Using table-top puppetry and musical influences from around the world, this production brings this classic story to life with a twist.

11.00am. and 3.00pm.

Schumann composed the Overture as a stand-alone work, later adding the Scherzo and Finale. He continued to revise them over the next twelve years. The Overture opens in dramatic fashion, the mood is dark and challenging until the lively major melody appears, lightening the mood. The Scherzo and Finale are, by turns, majestic, imitative and vivacious.

The Romance is one of the loveliest short works ever written and has become a popular concert piece. It is a highly characteristic work of Dvorák, combining his deep understanding of Classical form and Romantic harmony with beautiful flowing Slavonic melody.

Composed in 1841, Rêverie is the only piece of music written by Berlioz in a concertante style. He frequently used it on his concert tours abroad: it was played by several of the leading violinists of the age, among them Ferdinand David, Lipinski, Joachim and Wieniawski.

Brahms wrote this almost "symphony" serenade under the spell of Mozart's serenades and divertimentos and the septets and octets of Beethoven, Hummel, Schubert and Spohr. It is buoyantly fresh, inventive, spirited, and touching, and possesses a hearty rusticity and country-dance bumptiousness.

7.30pm.

The classic story of one puppet's quest to become a real boy. Along the way he falls in with an assortment of colourful characters, who all try to lead him astray - but in the end, courage and love will see him through.

Cube's enchanting new adaptation delights children and adults alike. Pinocchio is a captivating tale, featuring spellbinding puppetry, original music, and a bundle of laughs!

2.00pm.

Acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter Big Boy Bloater - who counts Jools Holland and Imelda May amongst his fans - launches his solo career with some showcase gigs.

Under 21s require ID to purchase alcohol

Over 14s only

7.00pm.

Sarah was born in London, to an American mother and British father, Her mother was from Minneapolis and she spent a lot of time in the USA, where she soaked up the sounds of Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan, Cole Porter and early blues and jazz. From the age of 18, she lived for a time in the US, busking and playing gigs.
John Fordham (The Guardian) described Sarah "an incandescent new presence who matches her imposing delivery with superior lyrics.... Gillespie, who joins Bob Dylan's lyrical bite and languid delivery to the forthrightness of Joni Mitchell, with a little rap-like percussiveness thrown in, is an original ... an incisive guitarist as well as an expressive singer, she's unquestioningly going places."

8.00pm.

The Salvation Army Territorial Youth Band and Choir have performed annually at the Lighthouse for some years now. The evening features 150 of the Salvation Army's most accomplished young musicians presenting a concert of engaging brass and vocal repertoire.

The two groups are led by Territorial Music Director Dr. Stephen Cobb (brass) and Creative Worship Specialist Mrs Ira Thomas (vocal).

Come and enjoy this superb concert and be part of the energy and enthusiasm of this special evening.

7.00pm.

Come and join the Mini BSO at the Lighthouse in Poole and prepare to set sail for a trip around the world. We will play, sing and dance our way to some of the most exciting places you can imagine and hopefully back again in time for lunch.

Come dressed ready to visit your favourite country and don't forget your passports (we will have spares!)

11.15am.

The real stars of the hit movie "BRASSED OFF", the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are celebrating the 15th anniversary of this classic film and the concerts will reflect this with popular tracks from the movie. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have a highly acclaimed international reputation with numerous recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing hits from Brassed Off plus favourite classics in spectacular style!

7.30pm.

Rescheduled from the 2/12/2011

The UK Pink Floyd Tribute Show

The UK Pink Floyd Tribute Show came together in Northampton in 2010 and they give Pink Floyd fans a treat for the ears with a full two hour set and a feast for the eyes with a spectacular light and laser show.
The show spans almost three decades of Pink Floyd's history, from the first track on their very first album to the last chimes of 'The Division Bell', the Floyd's final studio album released in 1994.
They perform note-for-note classics such as 'Astronomy Domine', 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond', 'Another Brick In The Wall' and 'Comfortably Numb', as well as tracks from the seminal 'Dark Side of the Moon'
album.
They put a lot of our time and investment into getting the performance right and getting the sound right, so we're sure you'll come away with the feeling that you've almost been in the same room as the real thing!

Sam Rose in the Shadows is an uplifting new play for children and their parents about what it is like to be sad and how one can learn to be happy again.

Ivan Rose is six years old. Shut away in his little house in the city watched by his aging tutor, he fantasises about the outside world. His father spends most of his time away, and Ivan can only imagine he is off fighting dragons and generally being a hero!

This is a story about how Sam Rose and his son, Ivan, become embroiled in an epic quest that will bring them face to face with love, memory and hope

11.30am. and 2.00pm.

Following a hugely triumphant set at this year's Upbeat Festival, T-Rextasy are back at Mr Kyps to set the stage on fire once again!

When Marc Bolan sadly passed away on 16th September 1977 the nation mourned the loss of one of the cornerstones of the glam-rock movement.

Superfan 'Danielz', whilst overcome with grief from the loss of his hero, somehow managed to acquire the majority of Marc's wardrobe, and coupled with his mean guitar playing, proceeded to form T.Rextasy.

With full support and endorsement from a veritable smorgasbord of those associated with the late singer, from ex T-Rex members and 70s rock musicians, to Marc's brother and wife, Danielz has spent the last 20 years reminding us all just what we lost when THAT purple Mini hit THAT sycamore tree nearly 35 years ago.

Scriabin Reverie
Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No.2
Rachmaninov Symphony No.2

7.30pm.

The infamous NME Awards Tour is back for 2012 and ready to showcase the year's most exciting emerging music talent. Renowned for giving the freshest new acts their first taste of national notoriety, 2012's line-up captures the spirit of 2011 and sets the agenda for an explosive forthcoming year of music.

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult at all times (16+).

Under 21s require photo ID (drivers license or passport) to purchase alcohol.

7.00pm.

Moscow City Ballet owes its distinctive style to the method, dedication and artistry of Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, distinguished Russian choreographer and one time Bolshoi soloist, and to his wife Ludmila Nerubashenko, the chief ballet mistress. Smirnov-Golovanov formed the company in 1988 and today, as fresh as the day it was formed, MCB is brimming with some of Moscow's best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet, all underpinned by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra.

7.30pm. Matinee on Wednesday at 2.30pm.

It is rare these days to find someone who can sing beautifully, entertain and make people of all ages laugh. In his hugely popular One Man Show, Jonathan has established a reputation for just this over the last 26 years singing to thousands around the world. His ability as a musical chameleon singing songs of great diversity to an incredibly high standard engages everyone. His anecdotal story-telling has people rocking with laughter. When was the last time you saw one man make grandparents and grandchildren roar with laughter together? His easy, natural conversational style of sharing his faith journey combined with superb music and riotous anecdotes is enthralling, engaging and inspiring. He draws you in and before long you feel as if he is singing and talking just for you. An Audience with Jonathan Veira is not just a concert it feels like time spent with a good friend.

7.30pm.

The greatest love songs of all time, in perfect harmony, with Brit-Award winning singers Blake.

Superstar vocalists Blake (as seen on BBC Breakfast, Daybreak, Sir David Frost, Loose Women, Sky News & NBC America's 'Today Show') return with their spectacular 2012 show. Famous worldwide for creating unique harmony versions of pop, classical and West-End anthems, the four charismatic British singers take audiences on a 2 hour musical rollercoaster. The evening features the most uplifting and romantic love songs of all time, plus exclusive new material from their hugely anticipated 4th album, all mixed together with their famously humorous observations on life, love and music. Prepare to laugh, cry and be amazed by Blake

7.30pm.

A familiar name with an original sound, Simon Townshend is straight from the lineage of one of British music's most famous families. The son of England's top big-band reed man and baby brother of Who legend Pete Townshend, Simon has been recording and performing since the age of nine, when he was brought in to add vocals to The Who classic Tommy. He went on to successfully self-produce six well received solo CDs on the Stir Music label, including Among Us (1997), Animal Soup (1999), Bare Bodies Bare Assets (live acoustic)(2000), Ages (2000) and simontownshendis (2002). In 2002 Simon added to his musical arsenal by creating a stylistic alternative to his distinctive rock sound with an alter ego, .bom, for live performances in New York, Los Angeles and Boston. In 2005 Simon joined Bruce Foxton (The Jam/Stiff Little Fingers) and Mark Brzezicki (Big Country) in forming The Casbah Club, releasing Venustraphobia (2006). Simon is back in 2011 with the EP entitled Something New. The 4 track sampler is a preview of material from what may be his best and most impactful solo recording to date, the forthcoming 2012 release, Looking Out Looking In.

8.00pm.

Macka B is one of Britain's most influential dancehall toasters, pushing the music back toward a Rastafarian political consciousness. His rough, gravelly vocals give him an instantly identifiable sound, and his production — chiefly handled by Mad Professor — updated dub reggae techniques for the dancehall age, proving that the two sounds weren't mutually exclusive.

Although the vast majority of Macka B's material is devoted to spiritual and social messages, he lightens the mood with occasional humorous novelty material. He shunned any aspirations for a commercial crossover, however, staying true to the sound and spirit of reggae's roots. His 1986 album Sign of the Times still remains a milestone of British reggae, and he continued to record for Mad Professor's Ariwa label into the new millennium.

8.00pm.

Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem.
Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians
Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the
cast.

Streamed live from the Metropolitan Opera London.

6.00pm

Moscow City Ballet owes its distinctive style to the method, dedication and artistry of Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, distinguished Russian choreographer and one time Bolshoi soloist, and to his wife Ludmila Nerubashenko, the chief ballet mistress. Smirnov-Golovanov formed the company in 1988 and today, as fresh as the day it was formed, MCB is brimming with some of Moscow's best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet, all underpinned by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra.

7.30pm Friday and Saturday evening, 2.30pm Saturday matinee, 3.00pm Sunday.

Imagine four amazingly talented 60s icons, who have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout their musical careers, coming together as one fantastic Supergroup. John Coghlan was the original drummer with Status Quo for twenty years from 1962 to 1982. He had a string of hits with the group including: Pictures of Matchstick Men, Down Down, Caroline, Whatever You Want, Rocking All Over the World, Paper Plane and many more. Tony Crane, lead vocals and guitar with The Merseybeats, boasting a string of hits such as: I Think of You, Sorrow, Wishin' and Hopin' and Don't Turn Around. Geoff Turton, lead vocals and guitar from The Rockin' Berries, had huge hits with He's In Town, What in the World's Come Over You and Poor Man's Son. Last but not least is Chip Hawkes, former original lead singer/songwriter with the Tremeloes, who had hits with Here Comes My Baby, Silence Is Golden, Suddenly You Love Me and Call Me Number 1.

7.30pm.

Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi's thrilling early gem.
Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians
Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the
cast.

Streamed live from the Metropolitan Opera London.

25th February - 6.00pm
28th February - 1.00pm

Blanca Li takes the urban streetdance style electro, a dazzling mix of breaking, disco, vogue, popping and locking, off the streets of Paris, mixes it up with some theatre, contemporary dance and an amazing soundtrack and gives you Elektro Kif.

It's a show about the hopes and fears, friendships, fights and rivalries of an all male cast of eight exceptional young electro dancers, following them through a typical day at college. It's funny, fast, colourful and anarchic and features an exhilarating especially composed soundtrack by Tao Gutierrez, which mixes techno with electro house, afrobeat, sampling, and classical music. You've never seen anything like this before!

Blanca Li is a choreographer, a film director, a dancer and an actress. Whether performance, opera, video or feature film, she has a large number of projects on the go at any one time: "I like to give life to everything in my brain". Not restricted to any one style, she borrows from a broad spectrum of physical forms, from flamenco to classical ballet to hip-hop. With Blanca Li, everything begins, and ends, in the energy of movement and dance.

7.30pm.

Mussorgsky Dawn on the Moscow River
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 1
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams"

7.30pm.

Further information about the bands performing at the bandstand will be available from Spring 2012.

The Pine Walk Art Exhibition in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens was established over 50 years ago and is one of the largest, and longest running, open air art displays in the country.

Exhibiting work in the peaceful garden surroundings has helped many artists to establish their work in the local area, making sales to local people and to visiting art lovers hoping to commemorate their trip.

The exhibition is open to a wide range of artists: painters (watercolour paintings, oil paintings and much more); photographers; sculptors and all artists creating a broad range of art for all to enjoy.

It is open to student and emerging artists, amateur artists and established professional artists.

Exhibitors can book a space for as little as one day or as much as one week.

Join us at our weekly displays Throughout The Summer behind the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on West Overcliff Promenade - Bournemouth from mid April until mid September (4.00pm - 6.30pm). Sunday's vary due to the time of the year & weather, 70 up to 130 Classic cars are normally on display. Events are subject to weather and other sea front activities. On Sundays telephone (from 10.00am): 07885 792711

An ever-changing weekly line-up of vehicles dating from 1915 up to the early 1980s. Free admission for eligible vehicles and free public viewing (vehicles can arrive and depart at any time). No pre-booking - Club groups are asked to contact the organisers in advance via our contact page details.

Our displays are open to all cars and motor bikes (in the classic spirit) registered before August 1983. (The organisers retain the right to refuse entry to extensively modified vehicles that could prejudice public safety and the event's public liability insurance, ie exposed engines, missing bodywork, unprotected exhaust systems etc.)

New Years Day usually attracts (weather permitting) around 150 - 200 cars aged from the 1920's up to our cut off registration date which must be before August 1983. (Conditions may apply)
No display on 2nd September.

Mondays throughout the year.

In foyer of Regent Centre.
Mondays throughout the year, 10 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Thursdays & Saturdays throughout the year.

9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Thursdays throughout the year.

9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Thursdays throughout the year.

9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

In the foyer.
Fridays throughout the year, 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.