Comedy
Poole and Bournemouth are comedy light. Nationally reknowned comedians regularly play at the BIC and Lighthouse but the local scene is less active:
Local promoters
Funnybone Comedy Club, at Centre Stage in Westbourne.
Richard Ryan presents occasional comedy evenings at the Hub in Verwood, and variety/comedy evenings at Centre Stage under the banner The Show With No Name.
Venues for nationally-renowned comedians on tour
The Lighthouse, Poole's theatre and concert hall.
The Bournemouth International Centre and Pavillion Theatre
