The Elves and The Shoemaker Don’t miss the magic of The Elves and the Shoemaker this festive season! The award-winning Dot Collective, known for Alice’s Adventures in Aerialand and this 2025’s aerial circus show Catch of the Day combine forces with Open Bar Theatre (A Christmas Carol, Shakespeare in Fullers Pubs), to bring this family show full of music, laughter, and […]
The Big Christmas Assembly 2025 What began as a few playful social media videos of James performing iconic school songs for his students quickly turned into a nationwide sensation. These videos resonated deeply, tapping into nostalgic hearts across the UK and sparking the creation of Primary School Assembly Bangers. Since early 2023, James has brought this live school-assembly experience to […]
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 […]
A Christmas Carol with Mitch Benn 3 December @ 7:30 PM Mitch Benn is bringing his sold-out show A Christmas Carol to The Mowlem Theatre. Continuing Charles Dickens' tradition of performing the text live, and using Dickens' original abridged text, let Mitch immerse you in the Christmas spirit with the beloved classic! This is a family show. The show lasts […]
Andy Parsons – Please #@!$ Off To Mars (14+) After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and his 2025 NextUp standup special. ‘Hysterical. Andy Parsons is on fire’ The Mirror ‘Very funny’ The Times ‘Laugh Out Loud Funny’ Sunday Telegraph ‘It's great to […]
The Running Man (15) In the near future, "The Running Man" is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by the show's ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon skyrocket […]
Art Club Led by Helen Leary, Art Club workshops are suitable for kids ages 7 and above, who love learning new art skills and exploring their creative side. These sessions will include collage and montage, sculpting with clay and painting. Art Club aims to show kids new ways of creating and expressing what makes them happy; encouraging them to learn more […]
Christmas Singalong Concert with Bournemouth Concert Brass Get into the festive spirit with our brand-new Christmas Singalong Concert at the Mowlem! Whether you're a seasoned caroller or just love a good tune, this is your chance to sing along to all your favourite Christmas songs. Enjoy a heart-warming mix of traditional and modern music, brought to life by a full brass band […]
Santa and The Pirates (that don’t want Christmas!) Father Christmas has a problem – somebody has robbed his reindeers, they’ve nicked his naughty list AND they’ve ‘elped themselves to his elves!When some very naughty pirates head to the North Pole and pinch the plunder of the century, is Christmas about to be cancelled?With pieces of eight at stake, a stolen […]
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 « All Events The Showbar […]
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, […]
Art Club Led by Helen Leary, Art Club workshops are suitable for kids ages 7 and above, who love learning new art skills and exploring their creative side. These sessions will include collage and montage, sculpting with clay and painting. Art Club aims to show kids new ways of creating and expressing what makes them happy; encouraging them to learn more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
