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Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: A Fondness for Melancholy (FREE ENTRY)

The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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)

The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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: To Win the Day presented by Time & Tide (FREE ENTRY)

The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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)

The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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+)

The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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)

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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

The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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)

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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+)

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

The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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)

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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

The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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)

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

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 + […]

Last Night of The Proms – Bournemouth Concert Brass

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

Last Night of The Proms – Bournemouth Concert Brass Bournemouth Concert Brass are one of the South's premier brass bands.September sees them perform their annual 'Last night of the Proms' concert to the Mowlem.Bring your flags and whistles, and your vocal chords! to join in this most patriotic event.The band will present a selection of wide ranging music to suit […]

The Motley Crew – Sea Shanties and Stand-up Comedy

The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

The Motley Crew – Sea Shanties and Stand-up Comedy Will Hugo will be your MC for the evening, bringing you an unusual evening mixing songs of the sea with a selection of international stand-up comics! Kelp! are a lively bunch from Swanage who sing sailor’s shanties with no formal training, just pure passion and sea spirit. Their songs paint pictures of […]

The Roses (12A)

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

The Roses (12A) Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo's career nosedives and Ivy's own ambitions take off.Starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Samberg. Directed by Jay Roach.Running time: 2hrs 1minMatinee on Monday 29th 29 September @ 7:30 […]

Artist’s Talk: Jindra Jehu – Precarious Bodies

The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

Artist’s Talk: Jindra Jehu – Precarious Bodies Jindra Jehu is a West Dorset based multidisciplinary artist. Following a formal arts education, she went on to develop a practice alongside art teaching. In 2023 she completed an MA in Fine Art at Arts University Bournemouth and received the Post Graduate Award. She was a finalist in the RPS Women Science Photographer […]

Health and Wellbeing Event

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

Health and Wellbeing Event Purbeck Integrated Neighbourhood Team invite you to come along to this free event. You will be able to meet service providers, find out about local support services and get health and wellness information in The Showbar. There is a short film on screen 'Health Services Available in Purbeck' at 12.30pm. 2 October @ 11:00 AM Booking […]

Swanage Blues Festival

The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

Swanage Blues Festival 3 October - 5 October Three days of the top-quality blues music live in The Showbar as part of the 41st Swanage Blues Festival!Friday 3rd October:4pm - Kirris Riviere & the Delta du Bruit8pm - The ScoundrelsSaturday 4th October:4pm - The Mighty Howlers8pm - The TerraplanesSunday 5th October:1:30pm - Blue Touch5:30pm - Blues CruiseWEEKEND WRISTBAND £15 - available on the doorCash […]

28 Years Later (15)

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

28 Years Later (15) It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory. Still living in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amid the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway. When one of them decides […]

The 39 Steps

The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

The 39 Steps Step into a world of high-octane adventure and non-stop laughter as Revive Theatre presents “The 39 Steps”, directed by Richard Batt, at the Mowlem Theatre this autumn! Imagine four actors playing over 100 characters in a madcap race through murder, espionage, and outrageous disguises. This hilarious, fast-paced stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's iconic thriller is packed with […]