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Comedy Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett is appearing at The Hub in Verwood from 7:30pm.. Enjoy a relaxed evening of sharp comedy and clever character work, blending ventriloquism with warm storytelling and quick audience moments. It feels personal and playful, with plenty of laughs coming from unexpected places and well-timed observations. https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/steve-hewlett
The Dreamboys are performing at The Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth from 8:00pm.. This performance features choreographed dance routines and a variety of popular music anthems, designed as a high-energy night of entertainment for adult audiences. https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/dreamboys-2026
The Comedy Store Players are performing at The Regent Centre in Christchurch from 7:30pm.. The stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway bring their improvisational skills to town for a night of lightning-quick comedy and spontaneous songs. https://www.theregent.co.uk/event/104572
Drag Me to the Disco takes place at The Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth from 7:30pm.. Direct from London’s West End, this high-energy vocal drag-stravaganza celebrates the ultimate pop and disco royalty through the decades. https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/queenz-2026
The Shakespeare Schools Festival is taking place at Lighthouse in Poole from 7:00pm.. Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation presents the world’s largest youth drama festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary on stage. Local students will showcase their talent and creativity through Shakespeare plays. https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/shakespeare-schools-festival/
Stolen Ram takes place at Lighthouse in Poole from 8:00pm.. From the creators of Pot Licker comes a gripping new thriller centered on Zara, a teacher caught between the high-stakes pressure of school senior management and a dangerous encounter with a County Lines gang. https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/stolen-ram/
Built on Bach of Neil Cowley Trio takes place at Lighthouse in Poole from .. The Neil Cowley Trio returns to the stage this April with a new programme exploring the influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on contemporary jazz. https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/studio-jazz-built-on-bach-neil-cowley-trio/
AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford takes place at The Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth from 7:30pm.. It’s another home football match for the Cherries – watch out for extra traffic around the ground before and after the match. https://www.afcb.co.uk/
The Harlem Globetrotters are performing at The BIC in Bournemouth from 7:30pm.. A fun-filled family show blending basketball skill, humour and showmanship, as a world-famous team brings colour, energy and unforgettable moments to the court. https://www.bic.co.uk/events/harlem-globetrotters-2026
Today from 10:00am.. The Wedding Supplier Fair takes place at Highcliffe Castle in Christchurch.. A relaxed wedding fair set in the castle, offering inspiration and ideas as couples explore styles, details and possibilities for their special day. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/highcliffe-castle-wedding-supplier-fair-2026-tickets-1976157767078?aff=oddtdtcreator