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Coming to England - Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Coming to England - Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts logo

An inspirational story of hope, determination and triumph

Floella Benjamin’s award-winning and iconic book Coming to England comes to life in this joyful stage adaptation with music, storytelling and song.

Much loved by children and families, Coming to England tells Floella’s own story of moving to England as a child.

Aged just 10, she and her siblings left Trinidad and sailed alone to join their parents. But Floella’s excitement for her new life in England is short-lived, with her family subjected to racism and intolerance in 1960s’ London.

Guided by her mother, and working twice as hard as her classmates, Coming to England tells the story of how a young Floella overcame adversity and grew to become Baroness Benjamin of Beckenham.

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Venue/Contact Details
The Lighthouse
21 Kingland Road
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH15 1UG
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
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Facilities
  • Hearing Loop Available
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Lift
  • Disabled Car Parking
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Thursday 13 February at 7pm, Friday 14 February at 11am, 7pm, Saturday 15 February at 2pm and 7pm.
Further opening details:
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • One Off
Availability
  • School Holiday Only
  • School Term Only
Costs:
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Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
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