About Us
Purbeck's home for arts and culture, all year round!
The Mowlem is Swanage’s much-loved cultural venue, and the only place in Purbeck that brings theatre, cinema, live music, comedy and community events together under one roof, all year round.
Our current building opened in 1967 and now more than 26,000 visits are made through our doors. Some come for a night at the theatre and a drink at The Showbar. Some for the latest film on our big screen. Some for a gig, a comedy night, or simply a community event that couldn’t happen anywhere else in town. The Mowlem hosts a diverse and dynamic programme that aims to cater for a wide range of experiences and tastes. The Mowlem is a place for everyone.