The Salt Path (12A) A couple lose their home and later discover that the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year-long trek along the South West Coastal Path.Starring Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs, Marianne Elliott. Directed by Marianne Elliott.Running time: 1hr 55mins 2 September @ 7:30 PM - 4 September @ 7:30 PM Booking […]
Four Letters of Love (12A) Nicholas and Isabel are made for each other, but as destiny pulls them together, family, passion and faith drives them apart. As they embark on journeys of heartache and misplaced love, fate soon contrives to pull the threads of their lives together.Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Pierce Brosnan, Gabriel Byrne. Directed by Polly Steele.Running time: 1hr […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Tony & Una (FREE ENTRY) An acoustic duo not to be missed. Tony’s guitar, as gritty as the northern skies he called home & Una’s beautiful lilting voice from the shores of Ireland.Cost: FREE. But please make a donation so we can keep the festival going. 6 September @ 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPckm68FxWo « […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Louis Alberry (FREE ENTRY) Guitarist and songwriter from the rugged Jurassic Coast of Dorset. Alberry writes exploratory songs that weave together fingerpicked folk, jazz harmony, wonky grooves and laid-back lyricism. The resulting tapestry recalls Nick Drake, Herbie Hancock, Linda Perhacs, Caetano Veloso, JJ Cale, moving nimbly through diverse and verdant musical landscapes.Since releasing his self-titled debut […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Atticus The Ocean (FREE ENTRY) Atticus the Ocean is a Bournemouth based singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from the ocean, writing original songs that blends honest songwriting with delicate rhythmic fingerstyle guitar. Inspired by artists such as Ben Howard, Fleet Foxes, and Nick Drake, Atticus uses fingerstyle techniques and alternate tunings to build the foundations of his sound. […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: The Bere Essentials (FREE ENTRY) The Bere Essentials are a band playing mostly old Americana tunes, Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Country with a smile. Line up includes 5 string banjo, fiddles, vocals, guitars and double bass. 6 September @ 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn4CfXhvCIk « All Events Categories: Live Music, Live Music (Folk) Website: https://swanagefolkfestival.com/the-bere-essentials/ […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Reg Meuross with Fire & Dust (FREE ENTRY) Headlining the Swanage Folk Festival Fringe 2025 is Reg Meuross; experience a journey into the heart, soul and songs of one of England’s most celebrated writers and folk musicians.After 15 critically-acclaimed albums, Reg continues to prove how highly relevant his songs are, whilst reaching new audiences with consistently […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Dorset Mutineers (FREE ENTRY) The Dorset Mutineers, once described as ‘Dorset’s Favourite Buoy Band’, are renowned for our beautiful harmonised renditions of classic sea shanties and songs of the sea. They bring a lot of fun and humour to their shows but take their singing seriously and like to think that they 'bring you smiles, laughter and […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: A Fondness for Melancholy (FREE ENTRY) The English folk tradition is shot through with a melancholic strand. All English speakers experience melancholy because the language itself is melancholic. It has a natural “dying fall” as Orsino says in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”. And besides, it rains a lot here, especially at the seaside where “It’s Filling the […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Boots Don’t Fit (FREE ENTRY) Electro-acoustic indie-folk duo with a Dorset flavour. Big tunes, reflective lyrics to take you from the painfully beautiful to the foot-stompingly celebratory. 7 September @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXgnbK3mHTY « All Events Categories: Live Music, Live Music (Folk) Website: https://swanagefolkfestival.com/boots-dont-fit/ Swanage Folk Festival Related Events Karen Grant sings the […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Time & Tide Theatre Group (FREE ENTRY) The story of the Tolpuddle men is well known and has been much celebrated, but what happened to the women, the families left behind? Without parish relief and with children to support, they had to find ways to survive – and even thrive. Follow in the footsteps of the wives, mothers, […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Greyhound’s Leap (FREE ENTRY) Purbeck duo Greyhound's Leap brings together Luke Russ on guitar and Sunny Angel on double bass to play a mix of skiffle, folk and bluegrass. Named after local landmark St Lucas' Leap, their music finds inspiration from their childhoods on the coast and in the Purbeck hills. Aside from their original music […]
Pot licker (16+) When teachers Rich, Kris and Zara discover a bag of drugs in school lost property, they should report this straight away. But as the school faces imminent closure, is there another way to deal with the bag?This brilliant new dark comedy looks at what happens when worlds collide, and lines of responsibility get blurred. “A frequently laugh-aloud […]
David Attenborough: Ocean (PG) David Attenborough explores the planet's undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasising the ocean's vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery.Running time: 1hr 48mns 12 September @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Cinema The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Jo Harrop Award-winning jazz singer Jo Harrop makes her SoundCellar debut at the Mowlem. With a smoky, intimate voice blending jazz, blues, and soul, she’s earned praise from Iggy Pop and Jo Whiley, and recently supported Gregory Porter on his UK tour. Jo will be accompanied by the exquisite pianist Matt Carter. She will be […]
F1 (12A) In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team's hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to […]
The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+) Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy ClubYour 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 […]
Swanage Record Club Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to records.Like a book group for records.Appreciate great albums in fullA curated theme every monthBring themed tracks to playEnjoy a drink and a chatThe theme for June is ‘Entertainment’ – join the chat on Swanage Record Club’s Facebook page!FREE EVENT 18 September @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM « […]
Damien Lewis – SAS Escape Stories Join former war correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis to discuss his latest book, SAS Great Escapes Four. Covering five incredible true stories, from escaping Italian Prisoner of War camps to perilous journeys across the Netherlands, Belgium and France aided by Resistance networks, hear from Damien Lewis about how, by working closely with Second World War […]
Sean Alexander – Moments in Time With a career spanning 27 years including 3 Royal performances, presenting a 24 hour straight online celebrity charity show, making the ICC Woman’s T20 World Cup trophy appear to UAE Royalty and cricket legends along with gracing prestigious stages such as the London Palladium, Sean Alexander has earned acclaim as ‘on a par with […]
The Last Journey (PG) An emotional and hilarious documentary with a life-affirming message, The Last Journey is a cinematic experience that explores a loving son’s attempts to coax his aging father into re-engaging with life by embarking on a joyous, heartfelt road trip through the South of France. Starring Filip Hammer, Fredrik Wikingsson, Lars Hammer. Directed by Filip Hammer, Fredrik […]
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! 24 September @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM « All Events Categories: Quiz Related Events Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz 27 August @ 8:00 […]
NT Live: Inter Alia (encore screening) Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can […]
Swanage Carnival Presentation Evening Join us to show your support for Swanage Carnival and all the hard work that goes into raising thousands of £’s each year for local charities and good causes!Free entry - just come along! 26 September @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM « All Events The Theatre The Mowlem Swanage, England BH19 2AD United Kingdom + […]
