• Christmas Karma (PG)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Christmas Karma (tbc) A new Christmas classic is on its way. From visionary British director Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham, Blinded By The Light), CHRISTMAS KARMA sees one of history’s greatest novels – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – transformed into a fresh, festive and feel-good Christmas musical. Mr. Sood (Kunal Nayyar) is our modern-day Scrooge, who we follow […]

  • La Traviata (12A)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    La Traviata (12A) 'La Traviata' is one of the best known operas in the repertoire, with a strong narrative thread at its heart. OperaGlass Works bring something fresh to it, to appeal to lovers of the work and to audiences who have never seen opera before. This is not live capture of a stage performance, it is a movie, filmed […]

  • Wicked: For Good (PG)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Wicked: For Good (PG) Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, […]

  • Palestine 36 (12A)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Palestine 36 (12A) In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.Starring Jeremy Irons, Yasmine Al Massri, Liam Cunningham. Directed Annemarie Jacir.Running time: 2hrs 2 January @ 7:30 PM - 6 January @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now […]

  • Aladdin

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Aladdin 9 January @ 7:30 PM - 17 January @ 7:30 PM Following on from last year's Jack and the Beanstalk, Swanage Drama Company are back with this year's pantomime, Aladdin. Widow Twankey runs the local washeteria with her two sons Aladdin and Wishey Washee. They are poor and need some luck - and money. The mysterious Abanazar arrives with […]

  • Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) In the summer of 1930, the Crawleys grapple with the threat of social disgrace when Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble.Starring Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery. Directed by Simon Curtis.Running time: 2hrs 3mins 12 January @ 2:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now […]

  • Blue Moon (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Blue Moon (15) n 1943 lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical "Oklahoma!" Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Andrew Scott. Directed Richard Linklater. Running time: 1hr 40mins 12 January @ 7:30 PM - 14 January @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book […]

  • The Housemaid (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Housemaid (15) Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets. Starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar. Directed by Paul Feig. Running time: 2hrs 11mins Matinee on 19th 19 January @ 7:30 PM - 21 January @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events […]

  • NT Live: Hamlet (encore screening)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    NT Live: Hamlet (encore screening) Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs […]

  • Song Sung Blue (12A)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Song Sung Blue (12A) A Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.Starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Ella Anderson. Directed by Craig Brewer.Running time: 2hrs 13minsMatinee on 2 February 2.30pm 30 January @ 7:30 PM - 5 February @ 7:30 PM Booking Fees Apply Book Now « All Events […]

  • Holmes & Watson and The Curious Case of The Masked Magician (6+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Holmes & Watson and The Curious Case of The Masked Magician (6+) "TELL ME EVERYTHING, HOLMES"1t’s 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic.  The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL…one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes. Dead? Kidnapped? In hiding?After a month Scotland Yard is baffled (obviously) and call in Sherlock Holmes to solve the […]

  • Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Othello (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Beauty and The Beast

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • NT Live: The Audience

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Othello (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Budapest Café Orchestra

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 Invisible Man

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Invisible Man The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’ classic story was first published. The Invisible Man has been adapted many times for film, but rarely for the stage.This original, fast-paced and riotous adaptation boasts 15 characters, played by just three energetic actors, aided by quick and silly costume changes, prop manipulation, whacky imagination and tons of tongue-and-cheek […]

  • SUPERSILLYMAGICSHOW (3-8yrs but suitable for all family members)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 show! Turbo-charged Seska is loved by families throughout the UK and Europe. His fast-paced super interactive magic show sells out at festivals and arts centres leaving audiences with a huge […]

  • Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath (14+) A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. S**t. She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand […]

  • NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of […]

  • NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.Marquise de Merteuil is a master […]

  • Made in Tennessee

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    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 of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation's fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of […]