Dick Whittington at Lighthouse, Poole Preview
DISCLOSURE – TICKETS TO SEE THE SHOW WILL BE GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER AND GUEST FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THIS PREVIEW AND THE SUBSEQUENT REVIEW
Previewed by Helen O
It’s almost Panto season…Oh, no it isn’t…Oh, yes it most certainly is! And I, for one, cannot wait to head over to Lighthouse, Poole with my young family for this year’s festive offering- the infamous, Dick Whittington.
Written, directed and starring pantomime legend Chris Jarvis of CBeebies fame as the dazzling Dame Dolly Doughnuts, Dick Whittington is made in Poole, specifically for Lighthouse audiences, with production design by James Smith.
Dick Whittington is the latest in a run of hit panto productions in recent years to grace the stage at Lighthouse, Poole. Telling the time-honoured tale of a poor young man (Dick) who goes in search of his fortune in London, where he’s been told the streets are paved with gold, so off he goes on his quest for fame and fortune.
Rolling into town from Thursday 11th December 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026, this festive extravaganza offers plenty of opportunity for family fun and seasonal cheer at this most wonderful time of the year.
It’s heart-warming to know that Dorset’s best-loved family pantomime is now seen by more than 21,000 people each year.
There’s a performance to suit everyone – with a schedule packed full of matinees, evening performances, relaxed shows and also British Sign Language.
Expect spectacular musical numbers, brilliantly choreography by Daniel Donaldson Todd and led by musical director Adam Tuffrey, dazzling costumes, sensational sets and plenty of laugh-out-loud festive family comedy, so, what are you waiting for, get booking! We’ll be there with ‘jingle’ bells on, we hope to see you too!
Dick Whittington is kindly supported by National Express and Raymond James Poole.
Buy Tickets here: https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/dick-whittington/
Ticket price from: £15
Performance dates: Thursday 11th December 2025 until Sunday 4th January 2026 (except Christmas day and New Year’s Day)
Recommended age: Suitable for all ages
Address: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG