Mowlem Big Weekend – Dance Yourself Dizzy (16+) Suggested donation £5 inc booking fee 30 May @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 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 Collection Screening & Talk 16 April @ 7:00 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – 3 Operas, 1 Evening with Destination Opera Destination Opera is a Dorset based opera company dedicated to bring world class opera into communities and breaking down barriers and stereotypes. We place particular emphasis on participation whether it be 140 school aged children performing a complete Mozart opera in Sherborne Abbey or a massed community chorus performing […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Showtunes Karaoke Workshop Love musicals? Join us in the Mowlem Showbar for a lively one-hour show tune karaoke workshop, singing your favourite musical theatre hits together with a live pianist. This fun and relaxed group session is all about the joy of singing big musical numbers together. as a chorus. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Up Jumped The Crab Puppetry Show Watch this space for more details! Tickets £11 inc booking fee 31 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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Fisherfolk and Merfolk Puppetry workshop Watch this space for more details! Suggested donation £5 inc booking fee 31 May @ 11:30 AM - 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 Collection […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Draw Along with Martin Brown Do you like your history with the nasty bits left in? Come and meet mega-selling illustrator and author Martin Brown as he celebrates the phenomenal Horrible Histories series in a fun-filled event full of foul facts and live illustration - with a touch of awful audience involvement thrown in. ‘A fact-tastic […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – The Beat Box Experience 'Not Just Fart Noises - The Beatbox Experience for all the family with World Champion Beatboxer Bass6'Suggested donation £5 inc booking fee 31 May @ 4:30 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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Words to Inspire Poetry Workshop for adults 16+ Experience the shared joy, ease, and pleasure of poetry at our Words to Inspire Poetry Workshop. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned writer, this supportive introductory session brings ancient and modern verses to life as a unique lens for self-discovery.Hosted by the team behind the weekly […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Sea Pictures (16+) With Sarah PringFree admission but please book due to limited numbers 31 May @ 8:00 PM - 8:30 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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Open Mic Night with Ryan Your chance to shine! Free admission but please book due to limited numbers 31 May @ 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events Categories: Community The Mowlem 01929 422239 View Organiser Website boxoffice@themowlem.com Related Events 80s Fancy Dress Disco Night – Fundraising for Acoustic Improvements […]
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 Whispering Dome The Whispering Dome is an award-winning concert-adventure that follows a single nightingale on her epic migration from the UK to The Gambia. Blending early and contemporary music with immersive multimedia projections, the performance imagines the human music rising from the lands she flies over – from medieval Europe to North Africa and West Africa. Five exceptional performers […]
SoundCellar & Swanage Jazz Festival present Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra 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. Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO) is an intermediate to advanced youth jazz […]
Michael (rating tbc) The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.Starring Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi, Colman Domingo. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.Running time: 2hrs 7minsMatinee on 8 June at 2.30pm 6 June @ […]
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 […]
Swanage Record Club Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to curated selections of music on vinyl and CD.Paul curates June's theme of Cities - enjoy the view of dusk over the bay while we take you to the crowded, gritty city by way of two carefully selected LPs...Full albums and good conversation.Curated themes. Listen and chat.No expertise […]
Jazz in The Showbar – Sarah Bolter & Rob Palmer Sarah Bolter- Vocals/Saxes/Clarinet & FluteSarah began performing at just 11 years old, making her solo debut on clarinet with the Johnny Howard Big Band at the Bournemouth Pavilion. By 13 she was playing most weekends with the New Dorset Dance Orchestra, and at 15 joined her first original band, spending […]
The Swanage Big Sing Join Castle Voices choir for The Swanage BIG SING, a unique concert where YOU become part of the choir. With lyrics projected on a large screen and a hall full of voices singing together, this is your chance to experience the thrill of performing - no experience required.Castle Voices is a vibrant community rock choir bringing […]
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! 24 June @ 8:00 […]
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 […]
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 @ […]
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 […]
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 @ […]
Tony Christie – The Farewell Tour Enjoy an evening with Tony Christie - Up Close & Unplugged.The legendary crooner continues his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour entertaining audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.Tony performs tracks from across his career, from the trademark […]
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 […]
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! 28 July @ 8:00 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SOM26 Good Times GOOD TIMES - A tribute to Nile Rodgers and Chic Good Times go to every length to capture the raw funk, soul & disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers’ music and bring it to life on stage with a full 90-minute stage show. This energy-packed experience comes complete with dazzling sequins, stylish outfits, engaging crowd interactions, and 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 […]
SOM26 Sounds of the 60s with The Zoots Experience THE Sixties show with multiple award winning band The Zoots featuring award winning band members Charlie T Gregory on drums, Jamie Goddard on vocals on guitar, Harriet Lowther on vocals and percussion, Peter Emery on lead guitar. THE ZOOTS are here to make your whole family bop to the '60s beats […]
SOM26 The Alter Eagles The Alter Eagles are delighted to be coming back to the Mowlem for the second time, bringing with them a brand new theatre show for 2026 that celebrates their 23rd year of touring. Since their debut gig in 2003, the Alter Eagles have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts, headlining at theatres all over […]
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 @ […]
SOM26 Oasiz OASIZ are one of the UK’s most authentic tribute bands a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the […]
SOM26 Take a Chance On Us International Abba Tribute ‘Take A Chance On Us !’ Back by popular demand after its previous sell out show with its fabulous New Theatre Show for 2026 ! Bringing you a little something of everything !! Featuring elements of …. Voyage , Mamma Mia the Musical , Mamma Mia the party & Mamma Mia The […]
SOM26 The Upbeat Beatles The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know […]
SOM26 Elvis: From Memphis to Vegas ELVIS - FROM MEMPHIS TO VEGAS Elvis is back in the building! This all-new, world-touring tribute show celebrates the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll like never before. Starring Mark Summers, the UK’s #1 Elvis tribute artist and three-time National Tribute Music Awards winner, the production takes audiences on a thrilling journey through every era of […]
Made in Tennessee Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ sell-out show Made in Tennessee - A Night of Country Music.With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation's fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of […]
Rhys James – Chop Logic Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It’s been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours. A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one […]
Last Night of the Proms with Bournemouth Concert Brass Join Bournemouth Concert Brass for a fun-filled and patriotic afternoon celebrating the much-loved traditions of The Last Night of the Proms.Bring your flags, whistles, and best singing voices and be part of the atmosphere as the band performs a wide-ranging programme of music to suit all tastes. From stirring classics to light-hearted […]
The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time Revive Theatre brings Mark Haddon’s beloved story to the stage with a bold, heartfelt new production. When a neighbour’s dog is found dead, 15-year-old Christopher Boone decides to uncover the truth. Brilliant with numbers but baffled by people, he begins an investigation that propels him far beyond the safety of home. As […]
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 @ […]
Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers (16+) Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention – taking […]
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 @ […]
