• Hamnet (12A)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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+)

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Beauty and The Beast

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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+)

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Artsreach presents: Klezmer Foygl

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Ursula Harrison & Sylvie Noble

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Crime 101 (15) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non […]

  • The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Sycamore Gap

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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+)

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • NT Live: All My Sons (encore screening)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • The Invisible Man

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • SoundCellar Presents: The Bossa Definitiva Trio with Roger Beaujolais

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+) A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. S**t. She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand […]

  • The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+)

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Another Night at The Mowlem

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Another Night at The Mowlem Swanage Drama Company and friends present ‘Another Night at The Mowlem’ to help raise £6,000Following the success of A Night at The Mowlem in 2025, Swanage Drama Company and friends are back in 2026 to present Another Night at The Mowlem. This year, to raise £6,000 for Curtain tracks, the show will host a variety […]

  • NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Syngedirected by Caitríona McLaughlin Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of […]

  • Anyone For Tennis?

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Anyone For Tennis? A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT!Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game.And there’s nobody to say ‘quiet please’.She cannot be serious… can she?“Laughs […]