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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.Starring […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
