Swanage Record Club Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to music. Full albums and good conversation. Curated themes. Listen and chat. No expertise required - just curiosity and a love of music. This month's theme is ‘The Road’ – join the chat on Swanage Record Club’s Facebook page! FREE EVENT 11 December @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM […]
Cabaret with Claus (14+) Glad Tidings abound as Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes return with ‘The Christmas show.’ An evening of shamelessly festive insanity. Classical Nativity intertwines with contemporary insensitivity all performed with dazzling ingenuity. See. what I’m doing here? Angels, Shepherds, scented candles and a glitterball rocket ship, what’s not to Love…actually? Operaptic numbers- no, that’s not a typo, […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra + special guest Rebecca Nash. Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO), led by renowned local musician Terry Quinney, features talented young players on a full big band lineup. Expect festive favourites alongside classic and contemporary jazz, performed by the next generation of jazz musicians. The this gig DYJO will be joined […]
Christmas Karma (tbc) A new Christmas classic is on its way. From visionary British director Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham, Blinded By The Light), CHRISTMAS KARMA sees one of history’s greatest novels – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – transformed into a fresh, festive and feel-good Christmas musical. Mr. Sood (Kunal Nayyar) is our modern-day Scrooge, who we follow […]
Christmas Celebration with the Salamanda Swing Band Get ready to join the Salamanda Swing Band for an unforgettable Christmas Celebration on Tuesday, December 16! We're thrilled to bring you an amazing lineup of big band hits and festive favorites. Whether you want to dance the night away or simply soak in the fantastic music and Christmas cheer, this is the […]
Christmas with Castle Voices Choir – FREE event in The Showbar Castle Voices Do Christmas!Castle Voices rehearse every Tuesday evening in the Studio and this is their first public performance in the Showbar - bring your friends for a festive drink and some Christmas cheer!Entrance is free but please bring your loose change as we’ll be passing round a hat!Visit […]
The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+) Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy Club Your chance to catch the best comedy talent in a club environment! Off The Kerb's shows are renowned for their superb lineups, showcasing exciting up-and-coming talent along with established names on the UK comedy circuit. Our aim is to bring the next generation of hilarious talent to […]
La Traviata (12A) 'La Traviata' is one of the best known operas in the repertoire, with a strong narrative thread at its heart. OperaGlass Works bring something fresh to it, to appeal to lovers of the work and to audiences who have never seen opera before. This is not live capture of a stage performance, it is a movie, filmed […]
Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz Take part in Swanage’s best quiz night by far! Prizes to be won, and a lot of fun to be had!Teams of up to 6, £2 per person – just bring cash on the night! 18 December @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM « All Events Categories: Quiz Related Events Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz 29 October @ 8:00 […]
Wicked: For Good (PG) Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, […]
Palestine 36 (12A) In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.Starring Jeremy Irons, Yasmine Al Massri, Liam Cunningham. Directed Annemarie Jacir.Running time: 2hrs 2 January @ 7:30 PM - 6 January @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio will present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem Theatre on the first Tuesday of every month. Entry is free and the music starts at 7.30pm. They will be exploring the past, present and future of Jazz, with material stretching from […]
Artsreach presents: Dance Because You Can NEW 12 WEEK DANCE GROUP FOR OVER 6O'S 8 January - 26 March 2026 (12 classes) Specifically designed to suit older people who would benefit from low level fitness, socialising and having fun. These new classes are suitable for all.* Dance is great for lifting your mood, and is also great for your health! Come and join this gentle […]
Swanage Record Club This month's theme: "Best in Class" - seminal music that defined genres. Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to curated selections of music on vinyl and CD. Full albums and good conversation. Curated themes. Listen and chat. No expertise required – just curiosity and a love of music. Starts at 6.30pm (first album introduced […]
Aladdin 9 January @ 7:30 PM - 17 January @ 7:30 PM Following on from last year's Jack and the Beanstalk, Swanage Drama Company are back with this year's pantomime, Aladdin. Widow Twankey runs the local washeteria with her two sons Aladdin and Wishey Washee. They are poor and need some luck - and money. The mysterious Abanazar arrives with […]
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) In the summer of 1930, the Crawleys grapple with the threat of social disgrace when Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble.Starring Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery. Directed by Simon Curtis.Running time: 2hrs 3mins 12 January @ 2:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now […]
Blue Moon (15) n 1943 lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical "Oklahoma!" Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Andrew Scott. Directed Richard Linklater. Running time: 1hr 40mins 12 January @ 7:30 PM - 14 January @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book […]
Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy Club Your chance to catch the best comedy talent in a club environment! Off The Kerb’s shows are renowned for their superb lineups, showcasing exciting up-and-coming talent along with established names on the UK comedy circuit. The format is simple: you, your friends and the company of three hilarious comics from the […]
The Housemaid (15) Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets. Starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar. Directed by Paul Feig. Running time: 2hrs 11mins Matinee on 19th 19 January @ 7:30 PM - 21 January @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events […]
NT Live: Hamlet (encore screening) Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs […]
Poetry in Purbeck Eight poems read by actorsA selection of poems which you may know written by some of our greatest poets including Emily Dickinson, Syvia Plath, Philip Larkin, Sara Teasdale and Carol-Ann Duffy.A local poetJo Tatchell, who lives in Purbeck will read some of her poems and talk about what has inspired her and who her influences are.Hannah CopleyHannah […]
Hamnet (12A) After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss. Based on the bestselling book by Maggie O'Farrell.Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal. Directed Chloé Zhao.Running time: 2hrs 5mins 23 January @ 7:30 PM - […]
Andy Panayi with Bill Mudge and Andy Chapman – Jazz in the Showbar Multi-award-winning sax virtuoso Andy Panayi has over 40 years’ experience at the forefront of British jazz, performing with legends like Freddie Hubbard, John Dankworth, and Wynton Marsalis. Catch him for one night only with Bill Mudge (organ) and Andy Chapman (drums) for an unmissable evening of top-class […]
Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz Take part in Swanage’s best quiz night by far! Prizes to be won, and a lot of fun to be had!Please arrive in plenty of time to bag a table - The Showbar is open from 5.30pm as always!Teams of up to 6, £2 per person – just bring cash on the night! 28 January @ 8:00 […]
Artist Talk with Michael Restrick The works on display have been selected for their connection to the theatrical, be it a performer, show or the act of life itself. Exploring the human predicament including physical, mental & emotional dimensions. It involves universal experiences such as birth, death, growth, as well as a wide spectrum of feelings like happiness, ambition and […]
Holmes & Watson and The Curious Case of The Masked Magician (6+) "TELL ME EVERYTHING, HOLMES"1t’s 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL…one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes. Dead? Kidnapped? In hiding?After a month Scotland Yard is baffled (obviously) and call in Sherlock Holmes to solve the […]
Marty Supreme (15) In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player.Starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion. Directed Josh Safdie.Matinee on Monday 9 @ 2.30pmRunning time: 2hrs 29mins 6 February @ 7:30 PM - 12 February @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Cinema The Mowlem 01929 422239 […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio will present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem Theatre on the first Tuesday of every month. Entry is free and the music starts at 7.30pm. They will be exploring the past, present and future of Jazz, with material stretching from […]
The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+) Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy Club Your chance to catch the best comedy talent in a club environment! Off The Kerb’s shows are renowned for their superb lineups, showcasing exciting up-and-coming talent along with established names on the UK comedy circuit. The format is simple: you, your friends and the company of […]
Swanage Record Club 12 February @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to curated selections of music on vinyl and CD.Full albums and good conversation.Curated themes. Listen and chat.No expertise required – just curiosity and a love of music.Starts at 6.30pm (first album introduced at 7.30pm).February's theme is 'Orchestra'.Join the chat on […]
Jazz in the Showbar: Julie Lewis & Ian Ellis Vocalist/pianist Julie Lewis is a unique talent on the south west jazz scene. Her intuitive and expressive piano playing perfectly complements a soft and soulful vocal, that together produce an honest and unpretentious performance that never fails to charm her audience. Ian Ellis has worked as a professional jazz saxophonist since 1985 and […]
Labyrinth (40th Anniversary) (PG) Sarah tries to find her baby brother, Toby, after she angrily wishes him away. The goblin, Jareth, promises Toby's return if Sarah can solve his labyrinth in less than thirteen hours.Starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud. Directed Jim Henson.Running time: 1hr 46mins 13 February @ 7:30 PM - 19 February @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees […]
The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants (PG) Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the ocean.Starring Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Roger Bumpass. Directed by Derek Drymon.Running time: 1hr 28mins 14 February @ 2:30 PM - […]
Artsreach presents: Luke Wright – Later Life Letter Acclaimed poet Luke Wright shares his adoption story – of the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar "We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, swinging, with a jazz feel; we think ‘SWING EASY’ sums it up perfectly. Our set list focuses on jazz standards from The Great American Songbook including covers of songs by Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and […]
The Monkey Is In The Tree – Franglais Acoustique Folk Rock Fresh from France, avec a hint of Purbeck, The Monkey Is In The Tree will bring us un tres petit peu de their Frainglais Folk Rock Musique Acoustique, live from 7pm dans The Showbar! Free entry, bar open from 5.30pm 17 February @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM « […]
Dorset Youth Dance – FREE workshops for ages 3-7yrs & 7-11yrs Come and join Dorset Youth Dance on Wednesday 18th February for a free half term workshop filled with dance, creativity and fun! These free taster workshops give budding young movers the chance to explore the world of dance through inspiring creative exercises, imaginative storytelling and playful games. Workshops are […]
Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz Take part in Swanage’s best quiz night by far! Prizes to be won, and a lot of fun to be had! Please arrive in plenty of time to bag a table – The Showbar is open from 5.30pm as always! Teams of up to 6, £2 per person – just bring cash on the night! 19 February […]
H is for Hawk (12A) After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel.Starring Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson, Denise Gough. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe.Running time: 2hrs 10mins 20 February @ 7:30 PM - 23 February @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Cinema The Mowlem […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present J Fashole-Luke Trio J Fashole-Luke is a multi instrumentalist who is in high demand particularly for live piano performances. He has performed all over Europe at Jazz Festivals (including Montreaux, Vienne, North Sea, Swanage and Vienna Jazz Festivals and in UK at Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown, Shambala, Hyde Park and Isle Of Wight Festivals), as […]
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Step into a world of pure imagination as The Swanage School hits The Mowlem with their delicious 10 th annual production, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and […]
Hamnet (12A) William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece "Hamlet."Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Joe Alwyn. Directed by Chloé Zhao.Running time: 2hrs 5minsMatinee on 2 March at 2.30pm 2 March @ 7:30 PM - 5 […]
Othello (15) Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new production starring David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies), Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists), Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex), Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob).Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War […]
Artsreach Presents: BSO Cake Concert Tickets include light refreshments. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Cake Concerts are relaxed chamber performances which take place in informal, social environments, combining easy-listening repertoire with refreshments, cake and good company. BSO Cake Concerts demonstrate the power of music to connect people, rekindle relationships with loved ones, and even recall past experiences. Specifically developed for people living […]
Spats Langham’s Hot Combination – Live Jazz in The Showbar Swanage Jazz Club is proud to present Spats Langham’s Hot Combination Long time Swanage favourite Tom ‘Spats’ Langham returns with his Hot Combination which takes you on a musical journey from ragtime through the hot jazz and lowdown blues of the 1920s, the sophisticated swing of the 1930s, taking in […]
Wuthering Heights (15) A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.Starring Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Owen Cooper. Directed by Emerald Fennell.Running time 2hrs 16minsMatinee on 9 March 2.30pm 6 March @ 7:30 PM - 12 March @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book […]
Celebration of Purbeck Women Join us on International Women's Day to celebrate the incredible women of Purbeck and the women in your life. Meet and celebrate the women within our community who are inspiring, caring and leading on important initiatives. Listen to women-centred poetry. There will be a creative experience which all are invited to participate in, inspired by International Women's […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio will present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem Theatre on the first Tuesday of every month. Entry is free and the music starts at 7.30pm. They will be exploring the past, present and future of Jazz, with material stretching from […]
Swanage Record Club Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to curated selections of music on vinyl and CD. Full albums and good conversation. Curated themes. Listen and chat. No expertise required – just curiosity and a love of music. Starts at 6.30pm (first album introduced at 7.30pm). Join the chat on Swanage Record Club’s Facebook page! FREE […]
Jazz in the Showbar: Véronique Joly & Rob Palmer Paris-born vocalist Véronique Joly began performing live at 17, cutting her teeth on the Paris music scene before moving to London. Her diverse projects have included co-writing and recording a song for the BBC programme Rick Stein: French Odyssey. Her latest work features a collaboration with master vibraphonist Roger Beaujolais and […]
