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 […]
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 […]
The Monkey Is In The Tree – Franglais Acoustique Folk Rock Fresh from France, avec a hint of Purbeck, The Monkey Is In The Tree will bring us un tres petit peu de their Frainglais Folk Rock Musique Acoustique, live from 7pm dans The Showbar! Free entry, bar open from 5.30pm 17 February @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM « […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hamnet (12A) William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece "Hamlet."Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Joe Alwyn. Directed by Chloé Zhao.Running time: 2hrs 5minsMatinee on 2 March at 2.30pm 2 March @ 7:30 PM - 5 […]
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 […]
Spats Langham’s Hot Combination – Live Jazz in The Showbar Swanage Jazz Club is proud to present Spats Langham’s Hot Combination Long time Swanage favourite Tom ‘Spats’ Langham returns with his Hot Combination which takes you on a musical journey from ragtime through the hot jazz and lowdown blues of the 1920s, the sophisticated swing of the 1930s, taking in […]
Wuthering Heights (15) A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.Starring Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Owen Cooper. Directed by Emerald Fennell.Running time 2hrs 16minsMatinee on 9 March 2.30pm 6 March @ 7:30 PM - 12 March @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book […]
Celebration of Purbeck Women Join us on International Women's Day to celebrate the incredible women of Purbeck and the women in your life. Meet and celebrate the women within our community who are inspiring, caring and leading on important initiatives. Listen to women-centred poetry. There will be a creative experience which all are invited to participate in, inspired by International Women's […]
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 […]
One Battle After Another (15) Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! 18 March @ 8:00 […]
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 […]
Eleanor The Great (12A) After the death of her oldest friend, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves from Florida to New York City for a fresh start. Wandering into a support group for Holocaust survivors, she tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.Starring June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Rita Zohar. Directed by Scarlett Johansson.Running time: 1hr 38minsMatinee on […]
Turn The Music Up : VoiceWaves Youth Choir Concert VoiceWaves is a new Youth Choir led by Rebecca Field-Bunney. It’s open to singers aged 11-18 and we will be singing a wide range of fun, upbeat music. We rehearse in the Studio @ The Mowlem on Tuesdays from 5-6pm. We’d love you to come and join and have fun singing […]
Castle Voices Choir : Never Stop Singing – Live in The Showbar Get ready for a high-energy, feel-good experience with Castle Voices choir! With lively harmonies and contagious energy, this dynamic ensemble of vocalists brings the best of rock, pop, and musical theatre to life.We sing a huge variety of songs, from classic anthems to modern hits that will have you […]
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 […]
GOAT (PG) A small goat named Will gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball -- a high-intensity, full-contact sport that's dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Ridiculed by his teammates, Will becomes determined to revolutionize the sport and prove that "small can ball!" Starring Caleb McLaughlin, Stephen Curry, Aaron Pierre. Directed by Adam […]
Mother’s Pride (12A) About a failing pub, a divided community, and a grieving family whose lives are changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.Starring Martin Clunes, Gabriella Wilde, Mark Addy. Directed by Nick Moorcroft.Running time: 1hr 33mins 28 March @ 7:30 PM - 1 April @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « 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 […]
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 […]
Zootropolis 2 (PG) Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives in Zootropolis and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.Starring Shakira, Macauley […]
80s Fancy Dress Disco Night – Fundraising for Acoustic Improvements Join us for a 1980s retro disco event on Friday 3rd April 2026 at the Showbar in aid of our 'Sound Investment' fundraiser to improve the acoustics in The Showbar - fancy dress is a must! Dig out your lycra, big shoulder pads, peddle pushers, Top Gun flying suit, neon leg […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Jazz in the Showbar: Kate Mullins & Phil Doyle Kate Mullins - vocals Kate is a jazz vocalist, songwriter and teacher. She studied Jazz Vocals (BMUS Hons) at Trinity College of Music, Greenwich, training with leading figures including Anton Browne, Anita Wardell, Mark Lockheart and Phil Peskett. An active presence on the UK jazz and swing scenes, she performs regularly […]
Soul to Soul (U) In February 1971, several dozen African American soul, jazz, and gospel artists embarked on a journey that would change the lives of everyone involved. They travelled from New York City to Ghana, West Africa to take part in a 13-hour concert entitled Soul To Soul. The concert was a celebration of 14 years of Ghana’s independence from […]
Sycamore Gap The Swanage School presents Sycamore Gap, a play by Al Smith.Directed by Harry Peake.A whodunnit about the felling of the Robin Hood Tree at Sycamore Gap. Set on the day after the felling, the local police are ‘in school’ conducting an investigation. The twelve members of the school’s eco-club are held in a classroom, being taken out and […]
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 […]
The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A) Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.Starring Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden. Directed by James Griffiths.Running time: 1hr 40minsMatinee 20 April 2.30pm 20 April @ 7:30 PM - 22 April @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book […]
