Coralie – Folk in The Showbar Coralie is an up-and-coming 'folksy' singer-songwriter, currently studying music at the University of Southampton. Expect hints of Laura Marling, Joni Mitchell and Adrianne Lenker […]
Not Just Sax – Live Jazz in The Showbar Not Just Sax are a quartet of professional musicians from the south led by Sarah Bolter on sax, flute, clarinet and […]
Holy Days (12A) Accompanied by a young boy, three unconventional nuns embark on a wild and chaotic road trip across New Zealand to retrieve the deeds to their convent. When […]
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 […]
The City for Incurable Women Ladies and Gentlethem – feeling a little upset? Have you tried hypnosis, psychoanalysis, smelling salts and it just doesn’t work? Try The City for Incurable […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drax of Drax Hall – author talk by Paul Lashmar How One British Family Got Rich (and Stayed Rich) from Sugar and Slavery. The story of the British Empire and […]
Swanage Carnival Presentation Evening The Swanage Carnival Presentation Evening is scoring held on Friday, 25th September 2026 at the Mowlem Theatre , kicking off at 7:30 pm. It is an open, free community event […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar"We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, […]
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 […]
Pressure (PG) The fate of the free world hangs in the balance as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Capt. James Stagg face an impossible choice -- launch the D-Day invasion […]
Philip Clouts and The SoundCellar 3 – Live Jazz in The Showbar Cape Town born pianist and composer Philip Clouts’ South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery that […]
Swanage Blues Festival 2026 We're excited to host six great bands for the 25th Swanage Blues Festival!All performances take place in The Showbar, so grab a wristband on your way […]
SAS Rogue – The Clandestine Life of Peter Weaver The Clandestine Life of Peter Weaver SAS Rogue by Major Peter Weaver and Dr Will Ward. A talk and presentation by Dr […]
& Sons (15) A world-renowned but reclusive novelist, convinced he is about to die, summons his estranged sons to his home. But instead of seeking forgiveness for his countless mistakes, […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem on the first […]
Swanage Record Club Full albums and good conversation.Curated themes. Listen and chat.No expertise required – just curiosity and a love of music.Starts at 7pm (first album introduced at 7.30pm).Join the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tony (15) Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that shapes the course of his life. Starring Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas, […]
NT Live: The Misanthrope by Martin Crimp after Molièredirected by Indhu RubasinghamAward-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.Telling the truth isn’t […]
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 […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar"We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, […]
Katie Grace Harris – Folk in The Showbar Katie Grace Harris is a multi-tasking, foot tapping, piano, dulcimer and accordion playing singer and story-weaver. Inspired by real stories of social […]
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 […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem on the first […]
NT Live: Golden Boy (15) Golden Boyby Clifford Odetsdirected by Sam Yates Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic. 1930s New […]
The Tale of The Loneliest Whale Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole […]
The Tale of The Loneliest Whale Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole […]
Kirsty McGee & Nina Freckles – Folk in The Showbar Kirsty McGee is a UK singer-songwriter with 10 albums and 25 years of touring behind her. Her song Sandman, featured […]
Hadestown (12A) The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater […]
Artsreach Presents: No. 1 Holiday Destination By Jack Brownridge-Kelly and Danny FrostBuilding a Nation Is Like Going on Holiday: It Never Turns Out How You Expect…A bold, fast-paced new comedy […]
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 […]
Hadestown (12A) The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater […]
Swanage Record Club Full albums and good conversation.Curated themes. Listen and chat.No expertise required – just curiosity and a love of music.Starts at 7pm (first album introduced at 7.30pm).Join the […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar"We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, […]
The Bere Essentials – Folk in The Showbar The Bere Essentials are a Dorset-based band playing mostly old Americana tunes, Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Country, all with a smile! Line […]
The Decatonics – Live in The Showbar! We are pleased to welcome back The Decatonics to The Showbar - an eight-piece ska band renowned for their high-energy live performance, infectious […]
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 […]
Tony & Una – Folk in The Showbar Tony and Una are a special musical brew, woven on the strands of Irish and northern hue. Tony plays guitar, as gritty […]
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 […]
BSO Cake Concert BSO Tea Time Trio - Cake ConcertTickets include light refreshments.Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Cake Concerts are relaxed chamber performances which take place in informal, social environments, combining easy-listening […]
Simon Yates – My Mountain Life A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike! On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem on the first […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar"We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, […]
GIANT – The Play (15) GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen. Winner […]
Artsreach Presents: Opera Cocktail By OperaUpClose Join us for a delicious cocktail of classics by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi and more, sung in sparkling English translations with a contemporary twist, performed by […]
The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness Squashbox Theatre's new show is a celebration of everything Christmassy, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes to crackers, carols, presents […]
Mowlem: Shore Things An afternoon and evening of work in progress performances by Dorset artists of all disciplines.Three companies and artists share their workPay What You Decide! 6 December @ […]
