An Evening with Diverse City Join us at The Mowlem for a special evening celebrating 20 years of Diverse City — a performing arts charity that has spent two decades widening who theatre is for, who gets to make it, and whose stories are seen and heard. Hosted by Claire Hodgson and Jamie Beddard, this celebratory event brings together short films, artist stories […]
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 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. The format is simple: you, your friends and the company of […]
Swanage Record Club 12 February @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 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).February's theme is 'Orchestra'.Join the chat on […]
Jazz in the Showbar: Julie Lewis & Ian Ellis Vocalist/pianist Julie Lewis is a unique talent on the south west jazz scene. Her intuitive and expressive piano playing perfectly complements a soft and soulful vocal, that together produce an honest and unpretentious performance that never fails to charm her audience. Ian Ellis has worked as a professional jazz saxophonist since 1985 and […]
Labyrinth (40th Anniversary) (PG) Sarah tries to find her baby brother, Toby, after she angrily wishes him away. The goblin, Jareth, promises Toby's return if Sarah can solve his labyrinth in less than thirteen hours.Starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud. Directed Jim Henson.Running time: 1hr 46mins 13 February @ 7:30 PM - 19 February @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees […]
The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants (PG) Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the ocean.Starring Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Roger Bumpass. Directed by Derek Drymon.Running time: 1hr 28mins 14 February @ 2:30 PM - […]
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 […]
Stolen Ram (16+) From the makers of Pot Licker …Zara is in deep trouble. She’s involved with shady, unscrupulous characters motivated only by greed and pursuit of power. Well, it was her choice to take that job in school senior management. Now she must find her way out to salvage what's left of her teaching career. But a County Lines […]
Dorset Youth Dance – FREE workshops for ages 3-7yrs & 7-11yrs Come and join Dorset Youth Dance on Wednesday 18th February for a free half term workshop filled with dance, creativity and fun! These free taster workshops give budding young movers the chance to explore the world of dance through inspiring creative exercises, imaginative storytelling and playful games. Workshops are […]
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! 19 February @ 8:00 […]
H is for Hawk (12A) After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel.Starring Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson, Denise Gough. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe.Running time: 2hrs 10mins 20 February @ 7:30 PM - 23 February @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Cinema The Mowlem […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 12 March @ 6:30 PM […]
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 […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Nigel Price and Neil Burns Award-winning jazz guitarist NIGEL PRICE, whose credits include Van Morrison and Alan Barnes, teams up with fellow guitarist NEIL BURNS. This dynamic duo performs bebop, timeless standards, and infectious Latin grooves. Nigel Price is one of the UK’s most respected and hard-working jazz guitarists, celebrated for his fluent bebop […]
Beauty and The Beast Step into the enchanting story of Beauty and the Beast as Swanage Musical Theatre Company invites you to be their guest for this captivating production at The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.This beloved tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption comes alive on stage, transporting audiences to a fairy-tale kingdom where anything is possible.Follow Belle, a courageous young woman […]
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 […]
NT Live: The Audience by Peter Morgan directed by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known […]
Artsreach presents: Klezmer Foygl Based in London, Klezmer Foygl is an exciting new ensemble playing both traditional and original Klezmer repertoire, and this spring they’re touring Dorset as part of the programme by local charity, Artsreach. Meaning ‘Klezmer Songbird’ in Yiddish, the quartet is led by clarinettist John Macnaughton, and features some of the UK’s leading Klezmer musicians; Josh Middleton (Don […]
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 […]
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 creates […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Etches Collection Screening & Talk 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+) A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. S**t. She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.Marquise de Merteuil is a master […]
SOM26 Break The Rules – Status Quo Break the Rules ft John Coghlan (Original Status Quo Drummer) Founded in 2022, Break The Rules are one of the most exciting Status Quo tributes around. Dan, Ryan, Lewis and Aidan have all been huge Quo fans from a young age and capture the energy & power of Quo’s iconic 70s frantic four […]
SOM26 This Is Floyd This Is Floyd is a tribute band faithfully performing songs from the Pink Floyd catalogue from the late 60s to the present day and bringing to stages around the country the flavour of their final gigs played in the late 1980s and early 1990s. As of 2025, the band's personnel is made up of 5 to […]
SOM26 Heard it Through the Grapevine Introducing a powerhouse group that pays homage to the timeless sounds of soul and Motown! This talented ensemble has been captivating audiences for years. With an impressive vocal range that brings the greatest of the genre to life, they deliver unforgettable performances that resonate with fans of all ages. Currently touring the UK, they […]
SOM26 Tom Petty & Fleetwood Mac Legacy Show Europe's only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Two great live bands that are so closely tied together by the great Stevie Nicks. Hear and see all of both bands classic songs along with The Traveling Wilburys and Stevie Nicks collaborations plus many more. A full […]
