Mowlem Big Weekend – ‘Art For Fun’ with AndyKnillArt Andy hosts ‘Art for Fun’ usually from his shop in Swanage all year round. For the Big Weekend he brings it […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Sing and Sign Bring your babies and toddlers for a joyful, musical start to the Big Weekend. Hosted by All Sort’d, Sing and Sign is a […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Take A Breath…. And Sing! (Age 16+) A fun and friendly feel-good vocal workshop, singing for wellbeing. Step onto the Mowlem stage and discover the power […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Storytime and Picnic (Age 0+) Settle in for a warm and welcoming Storytime & Picnic session hosted by All Sort’d, as part of the Big Weekend! […]
Join us for a relaxed performance in the Showbar. Free Entry Mowlem Big Weekend – All Sort’d Performance This All Sort'd event is suitable for anyone, any age! They will […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Voicewaves: Turn The Music Up (8+) Voicewaves: Turn the Music Up is a high-energy vocal workshop packed with rhythm, sound, and musical fun. Join Rebecca Field-Bunney […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Poetry Treasure Hunt: Words to Inspire (Age 7+) Let imaginations take flight in this creative, confidence‑boosting poetry workshop for children aged 7 and up! Through fun […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Telling Your Own Story Through Theatre with Diverse City (16+) Discover the power of your own story in this creative, confidence-boosting theatre workshop led by the […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Oscar’s Musical Bingo Our spectacular home-grown quiz-meister Oscar is back with a special night of Musical BINGO! Match the song titles with snippets of musical classics, […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Dance Yourself Dizzy (Age 16+) Come along and learn disco routines from past and present, in a relaxed and welcoming space. Take part with a brilliant […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – 3 Operas, 1 Evening with Destination Opera Experience an unforgettable night of music as Destination Opera brings three iconic operas to life in one spectacular evening. […]
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 – History Box with Purbeck Sounds We’re inviting you to think back and share your stories of The Mowlem. Maybe you had your first date tucked away […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – History Box with Purbeck Sounds Mowlem Big Weekend – History Box with Purbeck SoundsWe’re inviting you to think back and share your stories of The Mowlem. […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Art Café: Purbeck Field Inspired by Antony Gormley’s Field Purbeck Field takes its inspiration from Antony Gormley’s 1993 artwork Field, first created with communities and shown […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Up Jumped The Crab Puppetry Show (Age 0+) Experience a day at the seaside with this charming puppet story in miniature showing a day at sea […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Fisherfolk and Merfolk Puppetry workshop (Age 0+) Join the Crooked Timber Theatre in this Fisherfolk and Merfolk Puppet-Making Workshop’. Crooked Timber Theatre was set up by Gemma […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – Horrible Histories and Deadly Drawing with Martin Brown (All Ages) Do you like your history with the nasty bits left in? Come and meet mega-selling illustrator […]
Mowlem Big Weekend – The Beat Box Experience With Rupert Oldridge (Age 0+) ‘Not Just Fart Noises’ is a fun and exciting children’s comedy and music show, with world champion […]
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 This is your chance to take the stage! Join host Ryan for a relaxed and welcoming Open Mic Night in The […]
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 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 presents Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra + Special Guest Iain Ballamy Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra (DYJO), led by renowned local musician Terry Quinney, features talented young players on a full […]
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 […]
Sunset Sessions with Jai Danton – Part Two: Cafe Del Mar Musica Europa presents: Sunset Sessions with Jai DantonPart Two: Cafe del MarLive mix retrospectives of the World’s best chillout […]
Power Ballad (15) Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy-band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Evening with Max Beaumont – Presented by Swanage Literary Festival A Swanage Literary Festival Fundraiser An evening with Max Beaumont - Fine Art & Consultancy, Fellow of The Royal […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kelp! – Shanty Singing in the Showbar Kelp! are an eclectic group of shantymen from Swanage who share a love of the sea and are drawn from a common background […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunset Sessions with Jai Danton – Part Three: Buddha Bar Musica Europa presents: Sunset Sessions with Jai DantonPart Three: Buddha BarLive mix retrospectives of the World’s best chillout musicFrom 7.30pm […]
Purbeck Disco Party Night Local inclusive discoJoin us in person for a night full of music, fun, and great vibes! Whether you love to dance or prefer to relax and […]
Finding Emily (12A) When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark […]
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 […]
Show Off @ The Showbar – Open Mic Night The Mowlem's Open Mic Night: Show Off @ The Showbar! Hosted by RYLO, this is your chance to show us what […]
Swanage Record Club Fight the power!The theme is REVOLUTION on Thursday 9th July.Expect forensic attention to detail by Peter Y for this session, and join Swanage Record Club in The […]
Swanage Jazz Festival The 35th Swanage Jazz Festival takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 10th, 11th, and 12th of July at the Mowlem Theatre, and in two Marquees […]
Swanage Jazz Festival Fringe – Free Entry Swanage Jazz Festival returns for its 35th annual event on 10-12 July 2026 and we're thrilled to be hosting a large part of […]
MadFabulouS (12A) An uncompromising celebration of otherness inspired by Henry Paget, 5th Marquis of Anglesey, who smashed society's notions of class, gender and decorum, squandering a multimillion fortune before his […]
Jazzknotts – Live in The Showbar – FREE ENTRY Jazzknots are Swanage's up-and-coming funk and soul band inspired by Santana, Kool & the Gang, and Herbie Hancock. Five young funkoholics […]
Supergirl (rating tbc) When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Supergirl reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion for an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. […]
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 […]
Toy Story 5 (PG) – Parent & Toddler Screening This will be a soft screening. The house lights will remain low throughout the film and the sound level will be […]
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 […]
