WOW, what a show! ‘Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World’ is an empowering, funny, mesmerising, enlightening feel good pop musical which brings some of history’s greatest women to life on stage.

Jade is an 11 year old girl who accidently gets lost on her class trip to a local museum and ends up taking a peek in the Gallery of Greatness.  Jade feels like she’s not being heard by anyone in her life and with the help from some inspiring women from the past she is shown that every woman can change the world just by being in it.

The inspiring women who are brought to life include Amelia Earhart who was an American pioneer and author and the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Marie Curie who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the author Jane Austin who was so funny she had me crying with laughter, Emmeline Pankhurst who started the Suffragette movement and helped women win the right to vote and Mary Anning who was the palaeontologist that discovered an Ichthyosaur skeleton on the Jurassic Coast at just 12 years of age.  There was also the famous Rosa Parks, Gertrude Ederle and Sacagawea to name just a few.

We have all heard of these great women however we often aren’t aware that some were not given credit for their discoveries or they were told they would not be good enough simply because they were a women.

All of the actors and musicians are incredibly talented however the inquisitive heroine Jade (Fayth Ifil) is an absolute delight to watch and can hold an audience in the palm of her hands, which is quite an achievement for a young woman.  She definitely belongs in the Museum of Greatness.

The empowering stage show is brought to life by an amazing all-female creative team and the story is based on the award winning book of the same name by Suffragette descendant Kate Pankhurst.

I really hope the show will run for many years to come so that I can take my daughter when she’s older.  In the meantime I’ll be looking to buy the book so we can read all about the greatest women in history.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is on at the Lighthouse in Poole from Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th June 2022.  And, exclusive to Dorsetmums, there's a special offer of 2-for-1 on adult tickets across all performances. Enter promotion code FGW241 to receive 2 for 1 tickets.  (Ignore Groups 10+).

Offer will apply to adult only tickets however all ages are welcome and please note a small booking fee of £1.75 will be applied to the free ticket.  A limited number of tickets are on offer which are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To book, visit Lighthouse Poole or call the Ticket Office on 01202 280000 if you have any queries.
Recommended age 7+.

Image credit: MAST Mayflower Studios

Dorsetmums was invited to Lighthouse Poole for the purpose of a review however all words are my own.

There's nothing better than a relaxing few hours in a spa followed by a scrummy afternoon tea and a visit to The Connaught Hotel and Spa was just what we needed.

My mum and I visited recently and were met with friendly staff who greeted us and provided us with a towel, robe and slippers before showing us where the facilities and changing rooms were.

Both of us couldn't wait to get in the huge jacuzzi and that's where we sat chatting for a good hour.  Mum tried out the sauna and steam room while I got in the swimming pool and swam several lengths before experiencing the nice steam room and then back in the hot jacuzzi for the remainder of our time.

Our afternoon tea was to be served in the elegant Connaught Brasserie and our lovely server informed us we could sit wherever we liked so we chose a table near the window which looked out onto the terrace.  We were asked if we had any allergies and if we would prefer coffee or a choice of teas.  Within minutes our pot of tea arrived with our crockery and then our pretty tea stand was presented and I couldn't wait to tuck in.

For finger sandwiches we had a selection of smoked salmon and cucumber, egg mayonnaise, ham and tomato plus mature cheddar and chutney and then we both delved into the scones which were not long fresh out of the oven and perfectly made.  We had one plain and one fruit scone each and because they were small (just the way I like them) we managed to eat both with lashings of strawberry jam and Roddas clotted cream.  For cakes we had lemon drizzle cake, banana bread and a Victoria sponge with fresh cream and blackcurrant jam and lastly a little pot of joy which had a brownie crumb base, chocolate mousse, raspberry gel and lemon balm garnished on top.  It's actually the first time I've managed to eat all of an afternoon tea which was mostly down to the cakes being a perfect small size, the way afternoon tea should be.

I’d definitely recommend a visit to The Connaught Hotel and Spa, the afternoon tea was delicious and because the chef likes to source the freshest ingredients, the cakes are likely to change regularly.

For those who require vegan, vegetarian or gluten free afternoon tea, this can be catered for if given 48 hours notice.  For further information or to book, please visit The Connaught Hotel and Spa.

Dorsetmums was invited to The Connaught Hotel and Spa for the purpose of a review however all words and opinions are my own.