• Cabaret with Claus (14+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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, […]

  • SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra + Rebecca Nash

    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 (PG)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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+)

    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 […]

  • La Traviata (12A)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    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! 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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Artsreach presents: Dance Because You Can

    Artsreach presents: Dance Because You Can

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Artsreach presents: Dance Because You Can NEW 12 WEEK DANCE GROUP FOR OVER 6O'S8 January - 26 March 2026 (12 classes)Specifically designed to suit older people who would benefit from low level fitness, socialising and having fun. These new classes are suitable for all.*Dance is great for lifting your mood, and is also great for your health!Come and join this gentle dance class, led by […]

  • Aladdin

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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)

    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 3mins 12 January @ 2:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now […]

  • Blue Moon (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Blue Moon (15) n 1943 lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical "Oklahoma!" Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Andrew Scott. Directed Richard Linklater. Running time: 1hr 40mins 12 January @ 7:30 PM - 14 January @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book […]

  • The Housemaid (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Housemaid (15) Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets. Starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar. Directed by Paul Feig. Running time: 2hrs 11mins Matinee on 19th 19 January @ 7:30 PM - 21 January @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events […]

  • NT Live: Hamlet (encore screening)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • SoundCellar and Swanage Jazz Festival present Andy Panayi with Bill Mudge & Andy Chapman

    The Showbar The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Andy Panayi with Bill Mudge and Andy Chapman – Jazz in the Showbar Multi-award-winning sax virtuoso Andy Panayi has over 40 years’ experience at the forefront of British jazz, performing with legends like Freddie Hubbard, John Dankworth, and Wynton Marsalis. Catch him for one night only with Bill Mudge (organ) and Andy Chapman (drums) for an unmissable evening of top-class […]

  • Song Sung Blue (12A)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 2 February 2.30pm 30 January @ 7:30 PM - 5 February @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events […]

  • Holmes & Watson and The Curious Case of The Masked Magician (6+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Holmes & Watson and The Curious Case of The Masked Magician (6+) "TELL ME EVERYTHING, HOLMES"1t’s 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic.  The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL…one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes. Dead? Kidnapped? In hiding?After a month Scotland Yard is baffled (obviously) and call in Sherlock Holmes to solve the […]

  • Artsreach presents: Luke Wright – Later Life Letter

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Artsreach presents: Luke Wright – Later Life Letter Acclaimed poet Luke Wright shares his adoption story – of the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is […]

  • SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present J Fashole-Luke Trio

    The Studio The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present J Fashole-Luke Trio J Fashole-Luke is a multi instrumentalist who is in high demand particularly for live piano performances. He has performed all over Europe at Jazz Festivals (including Montreaux, Vienne, North Sea, Swanage and Vienna Jazz Festivals and in UK at Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown, Shambala, Hyde Park and Isle Of Wight Festivals), as […]

  • Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Step into a world of pure imagination as The Swanage School hits The Mowlem with their delicious 10 th annual production, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and […]

  • 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 […]