Met Opera: La Clemenza Di Tito

The virtuosic Elina Garanca sings Sesto in Mozart’s drama set in ancient Rome. Giuseppe Filianoti is the noble Tito and Barbara Frittoli is Vitellia, in this revival of one of the composer’s final masterpieces. Streamed live from New York, December 1, screening at Poole Lighthouse 5.35pm, tickets £23 from 0844 406 8666, lighthousepoole.co.uk.

The Comedy Works

The Comedy Works return on December 1 with another night of brilliant stand-up. Performance 8.00pm, tickets £13. Tickets and information 0844 406 8666, lighthousepoole.co.uk Christmas festivities at Kingspace Kingspace invite you and your family to a Dickensian-themed Christmas on December 8 and 9. Bring the children along to meet Santa, with food, mulled wine, music and more. Browse their great range of products and even pick up a Christmas tree whilst you’re there. Visit Kingspace at Longham Courtyard, 1198 Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, telephone 01202 576123, or visit kingspace.co.uk.

Keane

Following huge worldwide success with their fifth consecutive number one album Strangeland, Keane are playing the BIC on December 4. Tickets are available online at bic.co.uk, at the BH Live booking office, or telephone 0844 576 3000.

Christmas Ice Rink

Bournemouth town centre will host an outdoor Christmas ice rink this year, adding to the already established Christmas attractions, animatronics, parades and beautiful Christmas lighting to make the town centre a must-visit destination. Set in the Lower Central Gardens, the rink will be open air and lit up by decorations and Christmas lights in the surrounding trees. The rink will be open from December 4-January 6. Tickets are available online at bic.co.uk, at the BH Live booking office, telephone 0844 576 3000, or at the rink itself.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Although he worked on Prince Igor intermittently for nearly twenty years Borodin never finished the opera, although audiences did get to hear the music of the Polovtsian Dances in concert. Despite some terrible initial hostility and criticism that it was unplayable, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto lost little time in establishing itself as a concert favourite. Today it holds an outstanding place among all violin concertos. Performance December 5, 7.30pm. Tickets and information 0844 406 8666, lighthousepoole.co.uk.

The Fawlty Towers Christmas dinner show

The Laughlines Fawlty Towers Dinner show focuses on the exploits and misadventures of this famous trio. Prepare yourselves for an evening of slapstick fun, high-energy interactive comedy. Enjoy a welcome drink, three course dinner, Fawlty Towers show and post performance disco. December 6-7 at the Pavilion Theatre. Tickets available at bic.co.uk, the BH Live booking office, or telephone 0844 576 3000.

Mayor’s Christmas Fundraising Event

Themed disco – ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, from 7.30pm-midnight. All net proceeds will be going to the Mayor of Bournemouth’s charities. December 8, for tickets contact Bournemouth Electric Sports and Social Club, 01202 538068.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Boogie-woogie piano master Jools Holland brings his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to the BIC on December 8, with some very special guests. The show features the astounding vocals of Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and acclaimed trombonist Rico Rodriguez. December 8, visit bic.co.uk or telephone 0844 576 3000.

Christmas Spectacular

New for this year the Regent Centre, Christchurch is producing its own Christmas Spectacular show. Curtain up is from December 21-24, 2.30pm and 7.30pm daily. Evening tickets £13.50, concessions £12.50, matinees £11.50. For tickets call the box office on 01202 499199 or visit regentcentre.co.uk.

One night in Vegas – Christmas Party

2012 One Night in Vegas returns with its brand new Christmas Party Show, starring Martyn Lucas and his live band. This is a festive concert show featuring many favourites like Let It Snow, White Christmas and Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree. At the Regent Centre, December 9. For tickets call 01202 499199 or visit .

Christmas Panto – Aladdin

Actor, singer and dancer Ray Quinn will take the lead role in Aladdin at Poole Lighthouse this year. Ray was an X Factor finalist in 2006 and winner of ITV’s Dancing On Ice in 2009. A fantastic spectacle for all the family to enjoy. From December 7. Tickets and information 0844 406 8666, lighthousepoole.co.uk.

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

From the North Pole to Sydney Opera House, via Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, The Ukes of GB™ are touring with their funny, stomping, toe tapping, all singing, all plucking obituary of rock and Roll and melodious light entertainment. They are at Lighthouse, Poole on December 8, 7.30pm. Tickets from £12.50, for information call 0844 406 8666,lighthousepoole.co.uk.

A Christmas Carol

Mike Maran tells the Dicken’s classic story and Norman Chalmers plays the music on concertina, tin whistle and thumb piano at the Lighthouse on December 11 and 12, performances 2.30pm and 7.30pm, tickets from £12. For tickets and information 0844 406 8666, lighthousepoole.co.uk.

Big Band Wonderland

Swing into the season of goodwill with Chris Dean and The “Best Big Band in the Land” and the ultimate festive Big Band concert, packed with swing classics from the likes of Miller, Basie and Dorsey alongside yuletide favourites, bringing non-stop Christmas cheer. Lighthouse, Poole December 23, 3pm. Tickets and information 0844 406 8666, lighthousepoole.co.uk.