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 […]
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 […]
One Battle After Another (15) Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn. […]
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 […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Nigel Price and Neil Burns Award-winning jazz guitarist NIGEL PRICE, whose credits include Van Morrison and Alan Barnes, teams up with fellow guitarist NEIL BURNS. This dynamic duo performs bebop, timeless standards, and infectious Latin grooves. Nigel Price is one of the UK’s most respected and hard-working jazz guitarists, celebrated for his fluent bebop […]
Stolen Ram (16+) From the makers of Pot Licker … Zara is in deep trouble. She’s involved with shady, unscrupulous characters motivated only by greed and pursuit of power. Well, it was her choice to take that job in school senior management. Now she must find her way out to salvage what's left of her teaching career. But a County […]
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! 18 March @ 8:00 […]
Beauty and The Beast Step into the enchanting story of Beauty and the Beast as Swanage Musical Theatre Company invites you to be their guest for this captivating production at The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.This beloved tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption comes alive on stage, transporting audiences to a fairy-tale kingdom where anything is possible.Follow Belle, a courageous young woman […]
Eleanor The Great (12A) After the death of her oldest friend, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves from Florida to New York City for a fresh start. Wandering into a support group for Holocaust survivors, she tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.Starring June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Rita Zohar. Directed by Scarlett Johansson.Running time: 1hr 38minsMatinee on […]
Turn The Music Up : VoiceWaves Youth Choir Concert VoiceWaves is a new Youth Choir led by Rebecca Field-Bunney. It’s open to singers aged 11-18 and we will be singing a wide range of fun, upbeat music. We rehearse in the Studio @ The Mowlem on Tuesdays from 5-6pm. We’d love you to come and join and have fun singing […]
Castle Voices Choir : Never Stop Singing – Live in The Showbar Get ready for a high-energy, feel-good experience with Castle Voices choir! With lively harmonies and contagious energy, this dynamic ensemble of vocalists brings the best of rock, pop, and musical theatre to life.We sing a huge variety of songs, from classic anthems to modern hits that will have you […]
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 […]
NT Live: The Audience by Peter Morgan directed by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known […]
Purbeck Disco Party Night Inclusive night out for participants aged 13yrs + Tickets £5 inc booking fee, Carers free 27 March @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Disco The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events 80s Fancy Dress Disco Night – Fundraising for Acoustic Improvements 3 April @ […]
Artsreach presents: Klezmer Foygl Based in London, Klezmer Foygl is an exciting new ensemble playing both traditional and original Klezmer repertoire, and this spring they’re touring Dorset as part of the programme by local charity, Artsreach. Meaning ‘Klezmer Songbird’ in Yiddish, the quartet is led by clarinettist John Macnaughton, and features some of the UK’s leading Klezmer musicians; Josh Middleton (Don […]
GOAT (PG) A small goat named Will gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball -- a high-intensity, full-contact sport that's dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Ridiculed by his teammates, Will becomes determined to revolutionize the sport and prove that "small can ball!" Starring Caleb McLaughlin, Stephen Curry, Aaron Pierre. Directed by Adam […]
Mother’s Pride (12A) About a failing pub, a divided community, and a grieving family whose lives are changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.Starring Martin Clunes, Gabriella Wilde, Mark Addy. Directed by Nick Moorcroft.Running time: 1hr 33mins 28 March @ 7:30 PM - 1 April @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All […]
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 Doris […]
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 […]
Zootropolis 2 (PG) Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives in Zootropolis and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.Starring Shakira, Macauley […]
80s Fancy Dress Disco Night – Fundraising for Acoustic Improvements Join us for a 1980s retro disco event on Friday 3rd April 2026 at the Showbar in aid of our 'Sound Investment' fundraiser to improve the acoustics in The Showbar - fancy dress is a must! Dig out your lycra, big shoulder pads, peddle pushers, Top Gun flying suit, neon leg […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Ursula Harrison & Sylvie Noble 2024 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year, bassist URSULA HARRISON, together with rising star vocalist SYLVIE NOBLE bring their intimate and exploratory contemporary jazz/folk to Swanage.Sylvie and Ursula (who played a memorable gig at SoundCellar Poole in 2024, alongside SoundCellar Mowlem jazz legend Eddie Gripper), first met on the vibrant South-Wales […]
Crime 101 (15) A master thief and an insurance broker join forces for a big heist, while a determined detective pursues them to prevent the multi-million dollar crime.Starring Chris Hemsworth, Monica Barbaro, Barry Keoghan. Directed by Bart Layton.Running time: 2hrs 20minsNot showing 5 or 6 April 4 April @ 7:30 PM - 9 April @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply […]
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 Ultimate Bubble Show Ray Bubbles, an International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble!This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates […]
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: Kate Mullins & Phil Doyle Kate Mullins - vocals Kate is a jazz vocalist, songwriter and teacher. She studied Jazz Vocals (BMUS Hons) at Trinity College of Music, Greenwich, training with leading figures including Anton Browne, Anita Wardell, Mark Lockheart and Phil Peskett. An active presence on the UK jazz and swing scenes, she performs regularly […]
Soul to Soul (U) In February 1971, several dozen African American soul, jazz, and gospel artists embarked on a journey that would change the lives of everyone involved. They travelled from New York City to Ghana, West Africa to take part in a 13-hour concert entitled Soul To Soul. The concert was a celebration of 14 years of Ghana’s independence from […]
Song Sung Blue (12A) A Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.Starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson. Directed by Craig Brewer.Running time: 2hrs 13minsMatinee on 13 April 2.30pm 13 April @ 7:30 PM - 14 April @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events […]
Sycamore Gap The Swanage School presents Sycamore Gap, a play by Al Smith.Directed by Harry Peake.A whodunnit about the felling of the Robin Hood Tree at Sycamore Gap. Set on the day after the felling, the local police are ‘in school’ conducting an investigation. The twelve members of the school’s eco-club are held in a classroom, being taken out and […]
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 […]
The Etches Collection Screening & Talk Pliosaurus – The Discovery of Monster – our award nominated self-produced short documentary is coming to Swanage. For a unique evening of Storytelling, Education and Pliosaurs. “This film is an incredible insight into the world of fossils and what goes into extracting a find like this, hopefully you wonder about other specimens you see in […]
Budapest Café Orchestra In 2009 Christian Garrick established the refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired Budapest Café Orchestra with the intention to present a broad range of music from all over the world in the most entertaining and fun way. BCO perform all their music from memory. Combined their trademark wit and charm, audiences are left tingling with warmth, delight and […]
The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A) Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.Starring Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden. Directed by James Griffiths.Running time: 1hr 40minsMatinee 20 April 2.30pm 20 April @ 7:30 PM - 22 April @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book […]
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! 22 April @ 8:00 […]
NT Live: All My Sons (encore screening) by Arthur Millerdirected by Ivo Van Hovedesign by Jan Versweyveld Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits […]
Purbeck Disco Party Night Inclusive night out for participants aged 13yrs + Tickets £5 inc booking fee, Carers free 27 March @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Disco The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events 80s Fancy Dress Disco Night – Fundraising for Acoustic Improvements 3 April @ […]
The Invisible Man The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’ classic story was first published. The Invisible Man has been adapted many times for film, but rarely for the stage.This original, fast-paced and riotous adaptation boasts 15 characters, played by just three energetic actors, aided by quick and silly costume changes, prop manipulation, whacky imagination and tons of tongue-and-cheek […]
SUPERSILLYMAGICSHOW (3-8yrs but suitable for all family members) Crazier than finding a penguin in your fridge, one of the UK’s funniest family friendly comedians is back with a new bonkers show! Turbo-charged Seska is loved by families throughout the UK and Europe. His fast-paced super interactive magic show sells out at festivals and arts centres leaving audiences with a huge […]
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 Doris […]
Father, Mother, Sister, Brother (rating tbc) Estranged siblings reunite after years apart, forced to confront unresolved tensions and reevaluate their strained relationships with their emotionally distant parents.Starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik. Directed by Jim Jarmusch.Running time: 1hr 51minsMatinee on 27 April 2.30pm 25 April @ 7:30 PM - 30 April @ 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 […]
Poetry in Purbeck An evening of poetry, from much-loved classics to the poetry of today.Tickets £15 inc booking fee 6 May @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Spoken Word The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com The Studio The Mowlem Swanage, England BH19 2AD United Kingdom + Google Map 01929 […]
SoundCellar Presents: The Bossa Definitiva Trio with Roger Beaujolais Vibraphone player Roger Beaujolais has been a well-established musician since the ’80s when he found early success touring with the bands Chevalier Brothers and Fairground Attraction, and later became heavily involved with the ’90s acid jazz movement. Since then, he has worked with some of the biggest names on the UK jazz scene, […]
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 […]
Fossil Mary FOSSIL MARY- The legend of fossil hunter Mary AnningThis new play celebrates the life and remarkable discoveries of Mary Anning, the pioneering fossil hunter who found her first dinosaur skeleton at the age of 12 and whose skills led to the discovery of nearly every important dinosaur fossil of the early 19th Century. Her work changed the way […]
Jazz in The Showbar – Zoë Schwarz & Rob Koral Zoë Schwarz and Rob Koral are well known for their popular and established band Blue Commotion, which for over a decade has been one of the leading lights on the British Jazz and Blues scenes. However, they are equally at home in the more intimate duo format.Expect a mix of classic […]
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+) The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days, don't miss Jessica Fostekew's most rousing and uplifting show yet, Iconic Breath. Star of Live at the Apollo, regular on The Guilty Feminist podcast and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominated stand-up, Jess is back on tour with a brand new show about tolerance and temperance. Jess can […]
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 […]
