• Purbeck Film Festival: The Velvet Queen (12) Q&A before film with Lee Durrell

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: The Velvet Queen (12) Q&A before film with Lee Durrell We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.CELEBRATION OF GERALD DURRELL'S CENTENARY WITH SPECIAL GUEST DR LEE DURRELLA unique opportunity to celebrate through film, written extracts and Q&A, Gerald Durrell’s centenary. His widow and biographical editor, Dr Lee Durrell, […]

  • Diplo: The Mighty Dinosaur (U)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Diplo: The Mighty Dinosaur (U) The titular dinosaur goes on an adventure to save his parents who have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Alongside a wizard and two quirky scientists, he encounters fantastical creatures and amazing places along the way.Starring Wojciech Wawszczyk, Małgorzata Kożuchowska, Helena Englert. Directed by Wojciech Wawszczyk.Running time: 1hr 33mins 27 October @ 11:30 AM - 30 October […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: Rebel Without A Cause (PG) Studio

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: Rebel Without A Cause (PG) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival. A young teenager from a troubled home moves to a new town where he forges new friendships and makes new enemies, leading him down a dangerous and tragic path. Starring James Dean, Sal Mineo, Natalie Wood. […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: Mr Nobody Against Putin (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: Mr Nobody Against Putin (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.Pavel Talankin is not your typical investigative journalist. The 30-something videographer lives in a small industrial town and works as an event coordinator at his local school. A contrast to the staunch profile of the other teachers, […]

  • Artsreach presents: Squashbox Theatre – Shivers & Shadows

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Artsreach presents: Squashbox Theatre – Shivers & Shadows Get ready to shiver, shake, shudder and scream with Squashbox!Craig has just inherited a creepy mansion from his great Uncle Vladimir. Join him as he explores the mansion’s secrets and meets some of its spooky inhabitants. What ghouls and spectres haunt the gloomy corridors of this old house? What are those eerie […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: The North (15) followed by Q&A with Bart Schrijver, Director

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: The North (15) followed by Q&A with Bart Schrijver, Director We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.Two old friends are walking 600 kilometers through the Scottish highlands, to reconnect with each other, nature and parts of themselves they lost. Dutch with subtitles.Starring Bart Harder, Carles Pulido, Olly Bassi. […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: Vermiglio (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: Vermiglio (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.1944, Vermiglio, a remote mountain village. The arrival of Pietro, a deserter, into the family of the local teacher, and his love for the teacher's eldest daughter, will change the course of everyone's life. Italian with subtitles.Starring Martina Scrinzi, Tommaso […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: There’s Still Tomorrow (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: There’s Still Tomorrow (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.In postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while enduring abuse at the hands of her husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances […]

  • Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz

    The Showbar 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! 29 October @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM « All Events Categories: Quiz Related Events Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz 26 November @ 8:00 […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: Sentimental Value (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: Sentimental Value (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.Sentimental Value is a 2025 comedy-drama film directed by Joachim Trier, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eskil Vogt. It stars Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, Cory Michael Smith and Anders Danielsen Lie. Norwegian with subtitles.Running […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: Bugonia (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: Bugonia (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.Two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnap the CEO of a major company when they become convinced that she's an alien who wants to destroy Earth.Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Stavros Halkias. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.Running time: 2hrs29029 CURRY BUFFET AVAILABLE IN THE […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: Nosferatu (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: Nosferatu (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.In the 1830s, estate agent Thomas Hutter travels to Transylvania for a fateful meeting with Count Orlok, a prospective client. In his absence, Hutter's new bride, Ellen, is left under the care of their friends, Friedrich and Anna Harding. Plagued […]

  • The Psychological Attractions of Melodrama

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Psychological Attractions of Melodrama Why do stories of heightened emotion and moral conflict continue to grip us so powerfully? Join Dr Michael Jacobs for a fascinating 30-minute talk exploring the deep psychological currents that make melodrama such a compelling art form.Free event. 1 November @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: Far From Heaven (12A) Studio

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: Far From Heaven (12A) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival. In the 1950s, a Caucasian housewife's perfect life takes an unexpected turn as she finds out about her husband's homosexuality and develops romantic feelings for their African American gardener. Starring Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert. Directed […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: The Marching Band (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: The Marching Band (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.Conductor Thibaut discovers he has leukaemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning of his adoption, he finds an older brother who works in a factory. Their reunion leads to a musical journey as the town faces a […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: Seasons of Purbeck with David Grant (Studio)

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: Seasons of Purbeck with David Grant A short film followed by a social gathering in the Showbar. 2 November @ 4:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Cinema The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events David Attenborough: Ocean (PG) 12 September @ 7:30 PM F1 (12A) 13 September @ 7:00 […]

  • Purbeck Film Festival: The Purbeck Shorts

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Purbeck Film Festival: The Purbeck Shorts We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.The Purbeck Shorts Competition (Various age ratings)The shorts competition begins with 4 judges from universities and film industry. This is a ticketed event in 3 sets  1. Animation 2. Live Action 1 and 2 . The films are submitted […]

  • Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) 3 November @ 7:30 PM - 5 November @ 7:30 PM 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (encore screening)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (encore screening) by Bernard Shawdirected by Dominic CookeFive-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Friday Evening Ticket

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Friday Evening Ticket One ticket to cover all Friday evening events: 6.30pm - ‘Words to Inspire' Poetry Workshop7.30pm - Nick Jubber: Tales of Monsters Around the World8.30pm - William Boyde9.15pm - The Swanage Poetry Group (Hosted by Martin Hobdell) £10 for the whole evening (+ booking fee). Individual tickets are also available at https://themowlem.com/events/category/talk/) 7 November @ 6:25 PM […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Words to Inspire Poetry Workshop

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Words to Inspire Poetry Workshop Words To Inspire is a weekly radio show on Purbeck Sounds, which makes poetry accessible to everyone. From ancient verses to modern lines, poetry offers a unique lens through which we can understand the world and ourselves. It reminds us of our shared humanity. The Words To Inspire show team is delivering […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Nick Jubber – Tales of Monsters Around the World

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Nick Jubber – Tales of Monsters Around the World Nicholas Jubber is a travel writer who is fascinated and intrigued by tales of monsters, which has taken him to many fascinating places. He is going to share some of these amazing stories in his charismatic presentation of ‘Tales of Monsters around the World’, and help us to […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Poetry in the Head with William Boyde

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Poetry with William Boyde Come and listen to one of TV’s top ten villains deliver a mesmerizing presentation. William may be better known as villain James Willmott-Brown  from Eastenders, but this evening his fabulous dulcet tones will be presenting a memorable experience for everyone... Tickets: £5 (+booking fee) Friday whole evening tickets available at https://themowlem.com/event/swanage-literary-festival-friday-evening-ticket/ 7 November @ […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Swanage Poetry Group

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Swanage Poetry Group 7 November @ 9:15 PM - 10:00 PM Come and listen to some of our talented local poets, hosted by Martin HobdellThe current Swanage Poetry Group was set up by Martin in 2015. It is a blend of talented poets, reading and performing their own compositions, covering a wide range of topics and incorporating […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Saturday Full Day Ticket

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Saturday Full Day Ticket One ticket to cover all of Saturday's events: 10am Alice May - The Resistance Girls11.15am Dr Andrew Norman - A Purbeck Romance12.30pm Emma Simpson - Breaking Waves 2.15pm Felice Hardy - The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis3.30pm Joanna Quinn - The Whalebone Theatre4.45pm Steve Couch - Dead Man Singing6pm Alex Stone - The […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Alice May – The Resistance Girls

    Swanage Literary Festival: Alice May – The Resistance Girls Tickets £5 (+booking fee)Day tickets also available at https://themowlem.com/event/swanage-literary-festival-saturday-full-day-ticket/Alice is a writer, speaker, artist and has experienced many different roles in life which have enhanced her creative writing ability, not least seeing her own house fall down… This became the inspiration for her, ‘The House That Sat Down’ trilogy. ‘The Resistance Girls’ […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Dr Andrew Norman – A Purbeck Romance

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Dr Andrew Norman – A Purbeck Romance Come and hear Dr Andrew Norman reflect on his personal experiences which are explored in this engaging book. After an injury, which resulted in him relinquishing his career as a GP in Poole, Andrew became motivated to pursue a career in writing and went on to produce many biographies, some […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Emma Simpson – Breaking Waves

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Emma Simpson – Breaking Waves Emma is a wild swimmer and life-long hobbyist writer specialising in narrative non-fiction. Having spent a couple of decades being distracted by a career as an air traffic controller and experiencing two life-wrenching events, she rediscovered her pen and her passion for storytelling at the same time as discovering how transformational cold-water […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Felice Hardy – The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis

    Swanage Literary Festival: Felice Hardy – The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis Felice tells this remarkable, moving story of escape and survival. In 1930, her grandmother, Liesl Herbst, was the Austrian National tennis champion.  In 1939, her grandparents and mother escaped from Nazi occupied Vienna to London. On arrival they were initially stripped of their Austrian passports and rendered […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Joanna Quinn – The Whalebone Theatre

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Click here Swanage Literary Festival: Joanna Quinn – The Whalebone Theatre Joanna will be here to discuss her award-winning, debut novel ‘The Whalebone Theatre’, which explores themes of courage, family, self-discovery and the impact of war.It is the story of an old English manor house on the Dorset coast with crumbling chimneys, ivy clad walls and a library full of […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Steve Couch & Olly Hopper-Pay – Dead Man Singing

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Swanage Literary Festival: Steve Couch & Olly Hopper-Pay – Dead Man Singing What happens when faking your own death gives you something to live for? It’s not all about winning, but... Come and hear Steve talk about his two books that highlight what happens when life doesn’t quite go according to plan. He will perform a musically enhanced reading from […]

  • Swanage Literary Festival: Alex Stone – The Perfect Daughter

    Swanage Literary Festival: Alex Stone – The Perfect Daughter 8 November @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Come and hear Alex talk about the inspiration behind her four best-selling character-led psychological thrillers.Hear how the Dorset coastline provides a stunning backdrop, providing a visual suspense to the stories. Also, how mental health awareness is an integral part of these stories, which […]

  • An Evening of Entertainment

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    An Evening of Entertainment Join Swanage Drama Company and friends for their annual November fundraising concert which, this year, is in aid of Allsort'd and the Little Birds Preschool, with the raffle proceeds going to the Air Ambulance. An evening full of fun, laughter, sketches and songs and featuring  a host of local talent.Adults £14, U16 £12 8 November @ […]

  • Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 3minsMatinee on 10th, not showing on 12thPLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE […]

  • Making A Killing (14+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Making A Killing (14+) The ropes are ready, the crowd is waiting, and the hangman has a new apprentice. When Claus Kohler is apprenticed to Frantz Schmidt, Nuremberg’s seasoned executioner, the two men are thrown together in a world where duty, morality, and power collide, and every decision leaves a mark. But as the gallows fill and suspicion takes root, their […]

  • Swanage Record Club

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 13 November @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now […]

  • 80s & 90s Aerobics

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    80s & 90s Aerobics 80s & 90s Aerobics in aid of Raise the Roof!Workout with Vanessa, Jane Fonda style! Be prepared for classic high-energy cardio with strength exercises for arms, legs, abs and glutes - all to the pumping music of the 80s and 90s! Please wear suitable footwear, bring water and if you have bright outfits and legwarmers feel free […]

  • The History of Rock

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The History of Rock THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!As always we'll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock – but this time, we're turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, as […]

  • SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present SoundCellar 5

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present SoundCellar 5 The SOUNCELLAR 5 bring their funky soul-jazz sound to the Mowlem. Presenting a set that includes tunes by John Scofield, George Benson, and Wes Montgomery, this quintet delivers the perfect blend of melody and groove.Collectively, the members of this sax/guitar/keyboards/bass/drums quintet have worked with some of the biggest names on the UK […]

  • Dead of Winter (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Dead of Winter (15) A grief-stricken widow stops by a remote cabin after getting lost on the back roads of Minnesota in the middle of winter. She soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival as she encounters a murderous couple holding a young woman hostage.Starring Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Gaia Wise. Directed by Brian Kirk.Running time: 1hr 38minsMatinee […]

  • 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 […]

  • Artist’s Talk with Fiona Robinson: Drawing Music – from Chopin to Max Richter

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Artist’s Talk with Fiona Robinson: Drawing Music – from Chopin to Max Richter Fiona Robinson is an artist writer and curator. She was elected President of the Royal West of England Academy in 2019.  Her works are held in the British Museum, The Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge, the Royal West of England Academy Bristol, Swindon Museum and public collections in Australia […]

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15) 21 November @ 7:30 PM 50 year anniversary! A flat tyre leaves Brad and Janet stranded on a stormy night. They experience strange incidents when they seek shelter in a nearby castle belonging to Frank-N-Furter, an eccentric transvestite. Starring Tim Curry, Richard O'Brien, Susan Sarandon. Directed by Jim Sharman. Running time: 1hr 40mins Plus […]

  • The Goose and Mrs Frost

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Goose and Mrs Frost Mrs Holly Frost lives with her goose keeping an eye on the world below. When she bakes the sun shines, when she hangs up her washing it rains and when she shakes out her bedding soft feathery snowflakes fall, covering the earth in a blanket of snow.A gentle story of intergenerational friendship full of live […]

  • The Goose and Mrs Frost

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Goose and Mrs FrostMrs Holly Frost lives with her goose keeping an eye on the world below. When she bakes the sun shines, when she hangs up her washing it rains and when she shakes out her bedding soft feathery snowflakes fall, covering the earth in a blanket of snow.A gentle story of intergenerational friendship full of live action […]

  • Oompah in The Showbar with The Bierfass Band!

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Oompah in The Showbar with The Bierfass Band! Join us in The Showbar for another night of OOMPAH!Bierfass Oompah Band is a group of Dorset musicians who play a unique mix of polkas, waltzes and drinking tunes combined with British pop and other well known songs. The result is a foot-stomping, thigh-slapping singing and dancing experience! Audience participation is encouraged, […]

  • The Marching Band (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Marching Band (15) Conductor Thibaut discovers he has leukaemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning of his adoption, he finds an older brother who works in a factory. Their reunion leads to a musical journey as the town faces a factory closure. French with subtitles.Starring Pierre Lottin, Benjamin Lavernhe, Sarah Suco. Directed by Emmanuel Courcol.Running time: 1hr 43mins […]

  • Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz

    The Showbar 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! 26 November @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM « All Events Categories: Quiz Related Events Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz 29 October @ 8:00 […]

  • NT Live: The Fifth Step (encore screening)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    NT Live: The Fifth Step (encore screening) by David Irelanddirected by Finn den HertogOlivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The […]