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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
Vinyl Sunset Session in The Showbar 1 May @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join us for a sunset all-vinyl DJ session inspired by the global sounds of We Out […]
The Drama (15) A happily engaged couple get put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails.Starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim. Directed by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Swanage Record Club Join Swanage Record Club in The Showbar to listen to curated selections of music on vinyl and CD.On 14 May, Keith curates Animal Kingdom: Whether it's a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Dance Yourself Dizzy with Claire from Diverse City A joyful, inclusive dance session. Learn a fun routine, move together - no dance experience needed.Suggested donation £10, or more if you're […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Princess Bride (PG) Buttercup, a princess, is madly in love with a farm boy, Westley. Unfortunately, things take a turn in their lives when Westley goes out in search […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Theatre Tour Perfect for all those curious, this guided tour offers a rare look behind the curtain at The Mowlem. Explore backstage areas, learn how productions […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Sing and Sign Come and learn some ‘Signalong’, sign as you speak sign language, for people with communication difficulties and additional needs, and have fun singing […]
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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Storytime and Picnic For the young and young at heart and families, come and join a relaxed story time!Bring your picnic, a blanket, and even your […]
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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Words to Inspire Poetry Workshop for children 7+ Set sail for a creative adventure at the Mowlem Big Weekend! Poetry Treasure Hunt invites children aged 7–12 to […]
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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Oscar’s Musical Bingo Our spectacular home-grown quiz-meister Oscar is back with a special night of Musical BINGO!Entry £2 per person on the night 30 May @ […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Dance Yourself Dizzy (16+) A joyful, inclusive dance session. Learn a fun routine, move together - no dance experience needed.Suggested donation £5, or more if you're […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Up Jumped The Crab Puppetry Show Experience a day at the seaside with this charming puppet story in miniature showing a day at sea with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Sea Pictures (16+) Elgar’s beloved song cycle Sea Picture’s come to the Mowlem’s Big Weekend. With its majestic sweeping surges, these 5 Victorian poems, masterfully set […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Open Mic Night with Ryan Hosting The Mowlem’s very first open mic is Ryan Lowe, a musician of 25 years best known for being part of […]
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 […]
Nick Jubber Author Talk – Tales of Monsters Around the World Nicholas Jubber is a travel writer who is fascinated and intrigued by tales of monsters, which has taken him […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Zoo That Comes To You The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with […]
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 […]
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 […]
