Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: A Fondness for Melancholy (FREE ENTRY) The English folk tradition is shot through with a melancholic strand. All English speakers experience melancholy because the language itself is melancholic. It has a natural “dying fall” as Orsino says in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”. And besides, it rains a lot here, especially at the seaside where “It’s Filling the […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Boots Don’t Fit (FREE ENTRY) Electro-acoustic indie-folk duo with a Dorset flavour. Big tunes, reflective lyrics to take you from the painfully beautiful to the foot-stompingly celebratory. 7 September @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXgnbK3mHTY « All Events Categories: Live Music, Live Music (Folk) Website: https://swanagefolkfestival.com/boots-dont-fit/ Swanage Folk Festival Related Events Karen Grant sings the […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Time & Tide Theatre Group (FREE ENTRY) The story of the Tolpuddle men is well known and has been much celebrated, but what happened to the women, the families left behind? Without parish relief and with children to support, they had to find ways to survive – and even thrive. Follow in the footsteps of the wives, mothers, […]
Swanage Folk Festival Fringe: Greyhound’s Leap (FREE ENTRY) Purbeck duo Greyhound's Leap brings together Luke Russ on guitar and Sunny Angel on double bass to play a mix of skiffle, folk and bluegrass. Named after local landmark St Lucas' Leap, their music finds inspiration from their childhoods on the coast and in the Purbeck hills. Aside from their original music […]
Pot licker (16+) When teachers Rich, Kris and Zara discover a bag of drugs in school lost property, they should report this straight away. But as the school faces imminent closure, is there another way to deal with the bag?This brilliant new dark comedy looks at what happens when worlds collide, and lines of responsibility get blurred. “A frequently laugh-aloud […]
David Attenborough: Ocean (PG) David Attenborough explores the planet's undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasising the ocean's vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery.Running time: 1hr 48mns 12 September @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Cinema The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Jo Harrop Award-winning jazz singer Jo Harrop makes her SoundCellar debut at the Mowlem. With a smoky, intimate voice blending jazz, blues, and soul, she’s earned praise from Iggy Pop and Jo Whiley, and recently supported Gregory Porter on his UK tour. Jo will be accompanied by the exquisite pianist Matt Carter. She will be […]
F1 (12A) In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1's most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become the best in the world. Driving alongside the team's hotshot rookie, Sonny soon learns that the road to […]
The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+) Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy ClubYour 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 […]
Swanage Record Club Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to records.Like a book group for records.Appreciate great albums in fullA curated theme every monthBring themed tracks to playEnjoy a drink and a chatThe theme for June is ‘Entertainment’ – join the chat on Swanage Record Club’s Facebook page!FREE EVENT 18 September @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM « […]
Damien Lewis – SAS Escape Stories Join former war correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis to discuss his latest book, SAS Great Escapes Four. Covering five incredible true stories, from escaping Italian Prisoner of War camps to perilous journeys across the Netherlands, Belgium and France aided by Resistance networks, hear from Damien Lewis about how, by working closely with Second World War […]
Sean Alexander – Moments in Time With a career spanning 27 years including 3 Royal performances, presenting a 24 hour straight online celebrity charity show, making the ICC Woman’s T20 World Cup trophy appear to UAE Royalty and cricket legends along with gracing prestigious stages such as the London Palladium, Sean Alexander has earned acclaim as ‘on a par with […]
The Last Journey (PG) An emotional and hilarious documentary with a life-affirming message, The Last Journey is a cinematic experience that explores a loving son’s attempts to coax his aging father into re-engaging with life by embarking on a joyous, heartfelt road trip through the South of France. Starring Filip Hammer, Fredrik Wikingsson, Lars Hammer. Directed by Filip Hammer, Fredrik […]
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! 24 September @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM « All Events Categories: Quiz Related Events Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz 27 August @ 8:00 […]
NT Live: Inter Alia (encore screening) Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can […]
Swanage Carnival Presentation Evening Join us to show your support for Swanage Carnival and all the hard work that goes into raising thousands of £’s each year for local charities and good causes!Free entry - just come along! 26 September @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM « All Events The Theatre The Mowlem Swanage, England BH19 2AD United Kingdom + […]
Last Night of The Proms – Bournemouth Concert Brass Bournemouth Concert Brass are one of the South's premier brass bands.September sees them perform their annual 'Last night of the Proms' concert to the Mowlem.Bring your flags and whistles, and your vocal chords! to join in this most patriotic event.The band will present a selection of wide ranging music to suit […]
The Motley Crew – Sea Shanties and Stand-up Comedy Will Hugo will be your MC for the evening, bringing you an unusual evening mixing songs of the sea with a selection of international stand-up comics! Kelp! are a lively bunch from Swanage who sing sailor’s shanties with no formal training, just pure passion and sea spirit. Their songs paint pictures of […]
The Roses (12A) Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo and Ivy: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. However, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentments soon emerge when Theo's career nosedives and Ivy's own ambitions take off. Starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Samberg. Directed by Jay Roach. Running time: 2hrs 1min Matinee on Monday 29th 29 […]
Artist’s Talk: Jindra Jehu – Precarious Bodies Jindra Jehu is a West Dorset based multidisciplinary artist. Following a formal arts education, she went on to develop a practice alongside art teaching. In 2023 she completed an MA in Fine Art at Arts University Bournemouth and received the Post Graduate Award. She was a finalist in the RPS Women Science Photographer […]
Health and Wellbeing Event Purbeck Integrated Neighbourhood Team invite you to come along to this free event. You will be able to meet service providers, find out about local support services and get health and wellness information in The Showbar. There is a short film on screen 'Health Services Available in Purbeck' at 12.30pm. 2 October @ 11:00 AM Booking […]
Swanage Blues Festival 3 October - 5 October Three days of the top-quality blues music live in The Showbar as part of the 41st Swanage Blues Festival!Friday 3rd October:4pm - Kirris Riviere & the Delta du Bruit8pm - The ScoundrelsSaturday 4th October:4pm - The Mighty Howlers8pm - The TerraplanesSunday 5th October:1:30pm - Blue Touch5:30pm - Blues CruiseWEEKEND WRISTBAND £15 - available on the doorCash […]
28 Years Later (15) It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory. Still living in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amid the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway. When one of them decides […]
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 8pm. They will be exploring the past, present and future of Jazz, with material stretching from […]
The 39 Steps Step into a world of high-octane adventure and non-stop laughter as Revive Theatre presents “The 39 Steps”, directed by Richard Batt, at the Mowlem Theatre this autumn! Imagine four actors playing over 100 characters in a madcap race through murder, espionage, and outrageous disguises. This hilarious, fast-paced stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's iconic thriller is packed with […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present The Henrik Jensen Trio The Henrik Jensen Trio delivers melodic, expressive jazz rooted in rich interplay and storytelling. Featuring bassist Henrik Jensen, pianist Esben Tjalve, and drummer Dave Smith, their 2024 debut Above Your House blends elegance, spontaneity, and emotional depth into a distinctive modern jazz sound. Henrik Jensen is a Danish bassist and composer […]
The Life of Chuck (15) From childhood to adulthood, Charles "Chuck" Krantz experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.Starring Tom Hiddlestone, Mike Flanagan, Mia Sara. Directed by Mike Flanagan.Running time: 1hr 51mins(not showing 12th, 13th) 11 October @ 7:30 PM - 16 October @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book […]
Artsreach presents: Living Spit – Too Many Greek Myths When two members of Clevedon-based comedy theatre company, Living Spit, are overhead bragging about how good they are, Zeus, enraged by their hubris, decides to teach them a lesson. His punishment? A Herculean challenge: to squeeze twenty of the greatest Ancient Greek myths into one chaotic, side-splitting show!Join Living Spit as […]
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 […]
Swanage Record Club Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to records.Like a book group for records.Appreciate great albums in fullA curated theme every monthBring themed tracks to playEnjoy a drink and a chatThis month's theme is ‘Fantasy’ – join the chat on Swanage Record Club’s Facebook page!FREE EVENT 16 October @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM « […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Opening Gala – Memory Lane (12A) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.A bitter-aged man reluctantly drives to Spain to pay a last visit to a dying friend, along with his wife who's suffering from dementia. But as their journey unfolds, he slowly starts to soften up and […]
Purbeck Film Festival: An Evening with the Fox Family followed by The Servant (12A) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.Tony, a rich man, hires Barrett to be his servant. Tony's girlfriend does not trust their new servant and is unaware that her lover has had an affair with Barrett's supposed […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Memoir of A Snail (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival. After a series of misfortunes, a snail-collecting, melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of everyday life. Starring Adam Elliot, Sarah Snook, Nick Cave. Directed by Adam Elliot. Running time 1hr […]
Purbeck Film Festival: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (PG) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.Genevieve, who is pregnant from Guy, a mere motor mechanic, is pressurized by her mother to marry the wealthy Roland, who is ready to accept and raise her child. Will Genevieve accept the proposal? French with subtitles.Starring […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Roman Holiday (U) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival. Stuck with boredom in her luxurious confinement, a princess escapes from her guardians and falls in love with an American news reporter in Rome. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert. Directed by William Wyler. Running time 1hr […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Julie Keeps Quiet (12A) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.Julie is a high school tennis prodigy who attends an elite tennis academy. She’s a disciplined, dedicated athlete whose life revolves around the game she loves. But when the academy’s previous star player tragically takes her own life, […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Thank You For Banking With Us (15) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.After finding out that their father left a huge sum of money behind after his death, Mariam and Noura come up with an elaborate scheme to abscond with the money before their brother — who […]
Purbeck Film Festival: The Girl With The Needle (15) followed by Q&A with Screenwriter Line Langebek We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.A standout selection from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, The Girl with the Needle is a dark fairy tale about one woman’s search for tenderness and morality in a […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Blue Velvet (18) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.A sensual mystery thriller about strange happenings in a small all-American town. A college student stumbles across a bizarre mystery and wants to know more, perhaps too much more. The oblique world he's found lurking beneath his hometown's picture-postcard […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers (12A) followed by Q&A with David Bickerstaff We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK's biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Flow (U) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival. Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature Film. On a wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird. […]
Purbeck Film Festival: It Was Just An Accident (18) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival.It Was Just an Accident is a 2025 thriller film written and directed by Jafar Panahi. The film is a co-production between Iran, France, and Luxembourg. The film explores political repression in Iran and morality. Iranian […]
Purbeck Film Festival: Mildred Pierce (PG) We are delighted, once again, to be screening films as part of the Purbeck Film Festival. When Mildred Pierce's wealthy husband leaves her for another woman, Mildred decides to raise her two daughters on her own. Despite Mildred's financial successes in the restaurant business, her oldest daughter, Veda, resents her mother for degrading their […]
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 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) 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) 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 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 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) 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 […]
