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, […]
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 […]
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 20mins Not showing 5 or 6 April 4 April @ 7:30 PM - 9 April @ 7:30 PM […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - vocalsKate 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 at […]
Soul to Soul (U) Saturday screening is followed by DJ Supersonic Si with a vinyl soul set in the Showbar - from 9 til late! Open to everyone, but we recommend you see the film first!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 […]
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 […]
The Etches Collection Screening & Talk Miss Emilia Fox will be introducing this wonderful evening and providing an overview of the events itinerary.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 […]
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 […]
Pop-up Bowie – Live in The Showbar The award winning 'Pop Up Bowie', a stunning tribute to David Bowie, will be playing a special live solo gig in aid of acoustic improvements for The Showbar! 'Pop Up Bowie' performs the greatest hits of David Bowie, from every era of Bowie's career from the 70's through to the nineties and beyond. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 51mins Matinee on 27 April 2.30pm 25 April @ 7:30 PM - 30 April @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees […]
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 […]
Midwinter Break (12A) Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After so much time and so many memories, long-held promises and deeply concealed wounds threaten to come to light and force them to confront their future.Starring Lesley Manville, Ciaran Hinds, Niamh Cusack. Directed by Polly Findlay.Running time: 1hr […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hot Club & Gypsy Swing with QHCB – Live in The Showbar Live music from The Quartet of the Hot Club of Bournemouth playing a swinging selection of Hot Club & Gypsy Jazz to transport you to the golden age of Gypsy Swing! Expect a selection of classics from the era of Django Reinhardt, along with contemporary tunes in the Hot […]
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! 27 May @ 8:00 […]
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? 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 […]
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A) Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement.Starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt. Directed by David Frankel.Running time 1hr 53minsNot showing on 30 May, matinee on 1 June at 2.30pm 29 May @ 7:30 PM […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Theatre Tour Take a tour of the building with Thomas, and get a peek behind the scenes!Saturday and Sunday, 10am and 2pmAdmission is free but must be booked due to limited numbers 30 May @ 10:00 AM Book Now « All Events Categories: Community The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events Swanage Record […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Sing and Sign Watch this space for more details!Suggested donation £5 inc booking fee 30 May @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Book Now « All Events Categories: Community The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events Swanage Record Club 9 April @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Etches Collection Screening & Talk […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Take A Breath…. And Sing! A fun and friendly feel-good vocal workshop, singing for wellbeing.Step onto the Mowlem stage and discover the power of your voice. Join choir leader Rebecca Field-Bunney for a relaxed, uplifting one-hour workshop exploring how singing can support wellbeing, calm your mind, energise your body and lift your mood. Through group singing, breathing […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Storytime and Picnic Watch this space for more details!Admission free but must be booked due to limited numbers 30 May @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Book Now « All Events Categories: Community The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events Swanage Record Club 9 April @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Etches […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Voicewaves: Turn The Music Up (8+) Love singing? Want to try something new?Join Rebecca Field-Bunney for a fun, one-hour VoiceWaves vocal workshop for ages 8 to 18 years on the Mowlem stage.You’ll learn exciting songs, build harmonies, and experience the power of singing together, all on the Mowlem stage. It’s a relaxed fun taster session for […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Words to Inspire Poetry Workshop for children 7+ Watch this space for more details!Suggested donation £5 inc booking fee 30 May @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Book Now « All Events Categories: Community The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events Swanage Record Club 9 April @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM The […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Telling Your Own Story Through Theatre with Diverse City (16+) Watch this space for more details!Suggested donation £5 inc booking fee 30 May @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Book Now « All Events Categories: Community The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events Swanage Record Club 9 April @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Oscar’s Musical Bingo Come and try your luck!Entry £2 per person on the night 30 May @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Book Now « All Events Categories: Community The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events Swanage Record Club 9 April @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Etches Collection Screening & Talk […]
