80s Fancy Dress Disco Night - Fundraising for Acoustic Improvements
2026-04-03 20:00 (Europe/London) | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
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 warmers, big hair, track suits, denim, punk gear, lace and tutus, Star Wars outfits, power suits, fave pop stars etc. – come as you were or how you wished you were! Entry is free and yes, there will be a raffle and a lot of bucket shaking! Find out more about the Sound Investment fundraiser at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sound-investment
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2026-04-04 19:00 - 2026-04-09 19:00 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
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.
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The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar

SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Ursula Harrison & Sylvie Noble
2026-04-04 19:30 - 22:00 | The Studio, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 jazz scene, bonding over a shared love of both jazz and folk music.
Recording their debut album ‘New Eve’ in summer 2025, the subsequent year has seen them embrace a collective approach to story telling, both bringing original compositions and lyrics to the project. Their sound combines deep, earthy grooves, light dancing melodies and powerful swing. The duo incorporates a fearless approach to improvisation in all they make, with each live performance a true conversation.
‘Harrison and Noble totally blew everybody away with the quality of their singing and playing, the intimacy and maturity of the performance, their almost telepathic rapport – and perhaps most significantly the quality of the original songs’ – The JazzMann (Black Mountain Jazz, 2025)
‘Sylvie and Ursula’s forthcoming album should be a 2026 highlight’ – Jon Turney, UK Jazz News
Sylvie Noble: VocalsUrsula Harrison: Bass
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2026-04-07 19:30 - 22:00 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 Duke Ellington to Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk to Keith Jarrett. The trio will also provide a platform and performing experience for local young players.
The Pent Up House Trio are – Rob Mills, Saxophones, Rick Foot, Double Bass and Rob Howes, Piano.
Showbar Jazz takes place upstairs at The Mowlem Theatre in the beautifully appointed Showbar where you can relax in comfort to the sounds of super hip jazz while sipping your drink and gazing out at the sunset on Swanage bay.
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2026-04-09 14:00 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble!
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Join Ray and see if he can create the ultimate square bubble!

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Swanage Record Club
2026-04-09 18:30 - 21:30 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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!
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Jazz in the Showbar: Kate Mullins & Phil Doyle
2026-04-10 19:30 - 22:00 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
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 venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The 606 Club and The Vortex, leading her band King Candy and The Sugar Push and smaller ensembles. Kate is a founding member of chart-topping trio The Puppini Sisters, touring worldwide and earning a Gold Disc.
Phil Doyle – pianoPhil is an extremely accomplished musician and one of the most sought after jazz pianists in the South. He has performed alongside many American touring musicians such as Scott Hamilton, Bobby Shew and Pee Wee Ellis, as well as some of the top UK artists such as Alan Barnes, Mark Nightingale and Tina May. He is a long-standing member of the Joe Loss Orchestra and the Sound of Blue Note band and also leads his own trio.
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2026-04-10 19:30 - 2026-04-11 19:30 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
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 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 British rule. For most of these artists, it would be their first trip to Africa. For the African American musicians, this was a journey about personal roots, the ancestral homeland, history, discovery, loss, pain and joy.
Directed by Academy AwardⓇ winner Denis Sanders and produced by Tom Mosk & Richard Bock, the resulting concert film/documentary had a limited theatrical run in late 1971.
Now, 55 years later, Soul to Soul will have another chance to connect with audiences worldwide. Steve Scoville of Blue H2O Productions, restored the original edit by reconstructing each scene using the high quality 2K transfers from the original film elements, which were shot in the 4:3 aspect ratio. The film’s soundtrack has been digitally remastered by Randy Perry.
Running time: 1hr 36mins
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A Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.
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Sycamore Gap
2026-04-15 19:00 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 interviewed one by one, until the culprit cracks and confesses. While they wait for their turn, the pupils interrogate each other. Who could have done something so monstrous? What possible motivation could they have had? What impact will it have on their club and their community, now that the tree is gone? And will it be possible for any of them to move on?
Sycamore Gap is performed as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learn-explore/young-people/connections/
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The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+)
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The Studio, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 venues – we love the buzz of when audiences come away from a gig with a new favourite comic that they didn’t know before a show. The format is simple: you, your friends and the company of three hilarious comics from the UK circuit. The perfect recipe for a top night out!
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Jonathan Elston
Jonathan is a fresh, punchy, gag-driven comic who combines sharp joke writing and quirky observations with a youthful likability that charms his audience and endears him to any room. However as with many top comics, success means is Jonathan rarely to be found out of a coach or car. The carbon footprint that Jonathan has created since his career began is big enough to have destroyed a football pitch sized hole in the Brazilian rainforest! Despite the havoc he is wreaking on the rainforests, Jonathan is steadfast in his focus and continues to be one of the most sought after young acts working the circuit.
Steve Gribbin
Steve is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool, whose comedy songs and off the wall observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. Always expect a unique show, as Steve rips apart whatever topics are current and have been in the news that week. A great musician, his songs combine razor sharp lyrics with catchy tunes and devastatingly funny humour.
David Alfie Ward
David is a British comedian born and raised in the east end of London. He started his stand up career in a small bar in his hometown, and has since gone on to play some of the biggest clubs in the U.K, Mainland Europe, South Africa, South East Asia, the Middle East, USA and Australia. He has featured on TalkSPORT, Capital FM, ITV, the Metro, BBC 5live, BT sport and the Ladbible in the U.K. He has hosted the Stand Up Sketch Show and done TV warm up for Mo Gilligan, Harry and Jamie Redknapp as well as opening for Dane Baptiste, Darren Harriot and Michelle Wolf.
*line ups to be announced and subject to change*
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The Etches Collection Screening & Talk

The Etches Collection Screening & Talk
2026-04-16 19:00 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
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 goes into extracting a find like this, hopefully you wonder about other specimens you see in a museum and how they got there, Overall this is a solid documentary that sheds light on a totally unique and captivating story, showcasing the immense talent and problem solving from a group of dedicated individuals” – Apex Film Awards runtime: Approximately 30 minutes Talk + Q&A with Dr Steve Etches MBE: Following the screening, hear directly from Dr Steve Etches MBE, whose discoveries helped make the documentary possible. Enjoy an engaging talk, followed by an audience Q&A. Duration: Approximately 1hr Strike a pose with the Sea Rex… if you dare! A spectacular replica of the Pliosaur skull featured in the documentary will be on display. A member of our team will be on hand to talk visitors through its incredible features and provide a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity. Book & DVD Signing: Pick up the official book or DVD of the documentary and have them signed on the night. Merchandise: Books, DVDs and Etches Collection merchandise will be available for purchase at the event.
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Budapest Café Orchestra

Budapest Café Orchestra
2026-04-18 19:30 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 amazement.Each member of the orchestra is a freelance musician in their own right. Adrian teaches school-age musicians of all standards and is curator of the fabled Imperial Balalaika Orchestra of Overton. Christian is a professor of jazz violin at Guildhall School of Music, Royal Academy of Music, and Royal College of Music in London. Marcus is one of UK’s most in-demand accordionistas often found playing at many a West End show in his spare time. Kelly is a veteran bassist who was once a Vagabond of Northern Soul icons Jimmy James & The Vagabonds.From a musical family with jazz and classical learnings Christian Garrick is musical director of BCO and his influences run far and wide. He first discovered Hungarian and Romanian folk and gypsy music listening to Sandor Lakatos and Taraf du Haidouks. Christian’s arrangements for BCO of Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Greig – the so called ‘squeezebox concertos’ – are rooted in BCO folklore. His arrangements of traditional Gaelic tunes on the album The Gaelic Chronicles was met with critical acclaim with the likes of Cerys Matthews and Mark Radcliffe both championing the disc on their respective radio shows. Christian is influenced by a range of fiddlers from Grappelli to Stuff Smith to Indian virtuosos L Shankar and L Subramaniam. Nigel Kennedy, a sometimes collaborator with Christian on stage, described him as “one of my favourite violinists”. Christian’s own unique hybrid playing style, sheer emotional passion and extraordinary improvisational abilities thrills audiences everywhere.
Tickets £22, Friends £21
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2026-04-20 19:30 - 2026-04-22 19:30 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 40mins
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Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz
2026-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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!
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!
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NT Live: All My Sons (encore screening)
2026-04-23 19:00 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.
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Pop-up Bowie - Live in The Showbar
2026-04-23 19:30 - 20:45 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
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. The front man, Paul Antony, a huge fan of Bowie, accurately portrays the charismatic performance of his hero.
This is a free event with a suggested cash donation of £5 – £10 towards the Sound Investment campaign to raise funds in aid of The Mowlem to pay for acoustic improvements to The Showbar, improving sound quality for live music, DJs and general conversation!
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7 April @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Jazz in the Showbar: Kate Mullins & Phil Doyle

10 April @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

The Showbar

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NT Live: All My Sons (encore screening)

Purbeck Disco Party Night

Purbeck Disco Party Night
2026-04-24 18:30 - 21:30 | The Studio, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
Purbeck Disco Party Night
Inclusive night out for participants aged 13yrs +

Tickets £5 inc booking fee, Carers free
27 March
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80s Fancy Dress Disco Night – Fundraising for Acoustic Improvements
3 April @ 8:00 PM

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Artsreach presents: Klezmer Foygl

The Invisible Man
2026-04-24 19:30 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 fun!
This theatrical, comedic re-telling is brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company, after their hugely successful 2023 UK tour and critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Adults £18, Students £16
24 April
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9 October @ 7:30 PM – 10 October @ 7:30 PM

Artsreach presents: Living Spit – Too Many Greek Myths

13 October @ 6:00 PM

Artsreach presents: Squashbox Theatre – Shivers & Shadows

28 October @ 2:30 PM

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Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+)

SUPERSILLYMAGICSHOW (3-8yrs but suitable for all family members)
2026-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 grin on their faces. Entertaining crowds from Mumbai to Trinidad and a firm favourite at Camp Bestival, his skills and jokes keep mum and dad glued to the show too. Endearing, charismatic, colorful and chaotic, comedian Seska delivers a superb show every time!
WINNER – Spirit of Fringe Award: Colchester Fringe Festival
WINNER – Best Family Show: Mumbai Theatre Festival
WINNER – Best Solo Show: Banjul Arts Festival
NOMINATED – Best Kids Show: Leicester Comedy Festival
“One of the world’s top comedy magicians.”
BBC Radio
“The funniest comedian entertaining families in the UK!”London Evening Standard

Tickets from £10
25 April
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22 November @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Goose and Mrs Frost
22 November @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Elves and The Shoemaker
29 November @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

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Swing Easy Too - Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 Day to name but a few. Latin styles and ballads are also regularly featured as well as numbers by UK and European artists.”
FREE ENTRY – bucket collection in aid of local causes.

25 April
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10 February @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Jazz in the Showbar: Julie Lewis & Ian Ellis

13 February @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar

16 February @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Jazz in the Showbar: Véronique Joly & Rob Palmer
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 her Getz/Gilberto Bossa Nova project with saxophonist Terry Quinney. A lover of languages, Véronique sings in English, French, and Portuguese.
Guitarist Rob Palmer has toured and recorded with pianist John Law, saxophonist Jon Lloyd, Soft Machine saxophonist Theo Travis and Jamiroquai keyboard player Matt Johnston. In addition to this he has toured with USA jazz singer Lila Ammons and rising sax star Tom Waters. Rob also co-runs the SoundCellar jazz club.
The duo will perform a mixture of gentle ballads, Bossa Novas and swing classics to upbeat sambas, jazz/funk and soul favourites.
13 March
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24 January @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar
10 February @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Jazz in the Showbar: Julie Lewis & Ian Ellis
13 February @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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Swanage Record Club

SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Nigel Price and Neil Burns

Father, Mother, Sister, Brother (12A)
2026-04-25 19:30 - 2026-04-30 19:30 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 51mins
Matinee on 27 April 2.30pm
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Cinema

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4 March @ 7:00 PM

One Battle After Another (15)
13 March @ 7:00 PM – 14 March @ 7:00 PM

GOAT (PG)
28 March @ 2:30 PM – 2 April @ 2:30 PM

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The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar
2026-05-05 19:30 - 22:00 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 Duke Ellington to Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk to Keith Jarrett. The trio will also provide a platform and performing experience for local young players.
The Pent Up House Trio are – Rob Mills, Saxophones, Rick Foot, Double Bass and Rob Howes, Piano.
Showbar Jazz takes place upstairs at The Mowlem Theatre in the beautifully appointed Showbar where you can relax in comfort to the sounds of super hip jazz while sipping your drink and gazing out at the sunset on Swanage bay.
Bar open from 5.30pm.Admission free.Wheelchair accessible.

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16 December @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Christmas with Castle Voices Choir – FREE event in The Showbar

17 December @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar

Tue, 6 January, 2026 @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

The Showbar

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Poetry in Purbeck
2026-05-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Studio, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
Poetry in Purbeck
An evening of poetry, from much-loved classics to the poetry of today.
Tickets £15 inc booking fee
6 May
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SoundCellar Presents: The Bossa Definitiva Trio with Roger Beaujolais

Glenrothan (12A)
2026-05-08 19:30 - 2026-05-14 19:30 | The Theatre, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
Glenrothan (12A)
Two brothers following a violent exchange with their father on the day of their mother’s funeral, the younger of the two left their Highland home for America. After forty years they reunite in the land of their birth.
Starring Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Alexandra Shipp. Directed by Brian Cox
Running time 1hr 37mins
Not showing on 10 May, matinee on 11 May at 2.30pm
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14 May
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Song Sung Blue (12A)

13 April @ 7:30 PM – 14 April @ 7:30 PM

The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A)

20 April @ 7:30 PM – 22 April @ 7:30 PM

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SoundCellar Presents: The Bossa Definitiva Trio with Roger Beaujolais
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Studio, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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, and as a session musician, he has worked with everyone from Robert Plant to Paul Weller. As a bandleader, he has produced many albums with his quartet, and his latest album, Bags of Vibes, is a tribute to Milt Jackson and features the great Scottish guitarist Jim Mullen.
The Bossa Definitiva Trio is fronted by Paris born singer Véronique Joly, who was the featured vocalist on the BBC series ‘Rick Stein: French Odyssey’ and sings in English, French and Portuguese.
Canadian saxophonist Terry Quinney is co-leader of the ‘The Sound Of Blue Note’ band and he has performed with UK jazz icons such as Nigel Price, Ian Shaw, Alan Barnes and Jim Mullen.
Guitarist Rob Palmer is a member of the Afrobeat band Thokozile, has toured and recorded with pianist John Law and saxophonist Jon Lloyd, and has also worked with Soft Machine saxophonist Theo Travis, Jamiroquai keyboard player Matt Johnston, USA jazz singer Lila Ammons, and ECM recording artist Philipp Wachsmann.
Roger Beaujolais: VibraphoneVéronique Joly: Vocals & percussionTerry Quinney: Tenor saxophoneRob Palmer: Guitar
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Swanage Record Club

Swanage Record Club
2026-05-14 18:30 - 21:30 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, 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 EVENT
14 May
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Swanage Record Club

Thu, 12 March, 2026 @ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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Fossil Mary

Fossil Mary
2026-05-15 19:30 | The Studio, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
Fossil Mary
FOSSIL MARY- The legend of fossil hunter Mary Anning
This 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 people thought about the evolution of life on earth but she was poor, working class and a woman, and men took the credit for her discoveries. However, in 2010 the Royal Society recognised her as one of the 10 most influential female scientists in British history.
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Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+)

Jazz in The Showbar - Zoë Schwarz & Rob Koral
2026-05-15 19:30 - 22:00 | The Showbar, The Mowlem, Swanage, England, BH19 2AD, United Kingdom
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 jazz, blues, and roots standards, plus a carefully selected splattering of their self-penned songs, delivered with sophistication and panache. The communication between these two fine musicians will be evident for all to hear as one might expect after over twenty years of intense gigging together.
“Eye-catching vocals meet sumptuous guitar” – Guitarist Magazine“Terrific musicians. Very nice indeed” – Paul Jones Rhythm & Blues, BBC Radio 2“Recommended” – Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio2“A perfect mix of head and heart” – Ronnie Scott’s Magazine “Schwarz takes all that is good from Janis Joplin and Billie Holiday and makes it uniquely her own… together they create an edgy intimacy and bittersweet melancholy all delivered with an expert flair while still possessing the wild hair necessary for true authenticity.” – C.M. Bailey, All About Jazz USA
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The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar

10 March @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

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Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+)
