Music, Dancing & Drama in Poole

Poole and Parkstone Productions, commonly known as P&P, is a long-established performing arts society offering musical theatre, choirs and drama in Poole. With more than 150 members, the group stages major musicals, plays, concerts and community performances at venues including Lighthouse Poole and The Spire. Adults can join its auditioned performance sections or the non-auditioned InSpire Daytime Voices choir, while volunteers are also welcomed for backstage, technical, costume and production roles.

InSpire Daytime Voices is a friendly, non-auditioned community choir for adults meeting on Tuesday mornings in Poole town centre. Run by Poole and Parkstone Productions, the choir welcomes experienced singers and complete beginners, with no requirement to read music. Members sing a varied repertoire covering pop, jazz, folk and classical music, with optional opportunities to perform at concerts and community events. New members can attend their first rehearsal free of charge.

Just Sing Contemporary Choir is a friendly adult community choir meeting weekly at Magna Academy in Poole. Open to anyone aged 18 and above, the choir requires no audition, previous singing experience or ability to read sheet music. Members sing contemporary music across a range of styles, take part in optional performances and enjoy a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. The first taster session is free, making it easy for new singers to try the choir before joining.

Poole u3a is a large learning and social organisation for people who are no longer in full-time employment. Based at The Spire in Poole town centre, it has more than 900 members and offers over 80 informal classes alongside walks, talks, day trips and social activities. Members can explore interests ranging from languages and history to music, fitness, crafts and technology, while meeting new people in a relaxed, supportive environment with no exams or qualifications.

The Quayside Choir is a friendly mixed community choir serving Poole, Broadstone and the surrounding area. Formerly known as Barclays House Choir, the group rehearses weekly and performs a varied repertoire spanning classical music, musical theatre, opera, film, traditional songs and sacred works. New singers are welcome to attend a rehearsal before joining, making it a suitable local choir for adults who enjoy group singing, live performances and meeting people through music.

Luminos Community Choir is a friendly mixed choir meeting on Monday evenings at Bournemouth and Poole College’s North Road site. Open to adults who enjoy singing, the choir performs an varied repertoire including pop, folk, jazz and musical theatre, with songs taught by ear so members do not need to read music. There are no auditions, although the choir currently operates a waiting list and generally welcomes new singers each September.