The Theatre
  • NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (encore screening)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (encore screening) by Bernard Shawdirected by Dominic CookeFive-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that […]

  • An Evening of Entertainment

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    An Evening of Entertainment Join Swanage Drama Company and friends for their annual November fundraising concert which, this year, is in aid of Allsort'd and the Little Birds Preschool, with the raffle proceeds going to the Air Ambulance. An evening full of fun, laughter, sketches and songs and featuring  a host of local talent.Adults £14, U16 £12 8 November @ […]

  • 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 3minsMatinee on 10th, not showing on 12thPLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE […]

  • Making A Killing (14+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Making A Killing (14+) The ropes are ready, the crowd is waiting, and the hangman has a new apprentice. When Claus Kohler is apprenticed to Frantz Schmidt, Nuremberg’s seasoned executioner, the two men are thrown together in a world where duty, morality, and power collide, and every decision leaves a mark. But as the gallows fill and suspicion takes root, their […]

  • The History of Rock

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The History of Rock THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!As always we'll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock – but this time, we're turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, as […]

  • Dead of Winter (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Dead of Winter (15) A grief-stricken widow stops by a remote cabin after getting lost on the back roads of Minnesota in the middle of winter. She soon finds herself in a desperate fight for survival as she encounters a murderous couple holding a young woman hostage.Starring Emma Thompson, Judy Greer, Gaia Wise. Directed by Brian Kirk.Running time: 1hr 38minsMatinee […]

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15) 21 November @ 7:30 PM 50 year anniversary! A flat tyre leaves Brad and Janet stranded on a stormy night. They experience strange incidents when they seek shelter in a nearby castle belonging to Frank-N-Furter, an eccentric transvestite. Starring Tim Curry, Richard O'Brien, Susan Sarandon. Directed by Jim Sharman. Running time: 1hr 40mins Plus […]

  • The Marching Band (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Marching Band (15) Conductor Thibaut discovers he has leukaemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning of his adoption, he finds an older brother who works in a factory. Their reunion leads to a musical journey as the town faces a factory closure. French with subtitles.Starring Pierre Lottin, Benjamin Lavernhe, Sarah Suco. Directed by Emmanuel Courcol.Running time: 1hr 43mins […]

  • NT Live: The Fifth Step (encore screening)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    NT Live: The Fifth Step (encore screening) by David Irelanddirected by Finn den HertogOlivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The […]

  • The Choral (12A)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Choral (12A) A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.Starring Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Robert Emms. Directed by Nicholas Hytner.Running time: 1hr 53minsNot showing 29th or 30th, matinee on 3rd […]

  • The Big Christmas Assembly 2025

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Big Christmas Assembly 2025 What began as a few playful social media videos of James performing iconic school songs for his students quickly turned into a nationwide sensation. These videos resonated deeply, tapping into nostalgic hearts across the UK and sparking the creation of Primary School Assembly Bangers. Since early 2023, James has brought this live school-assembly experience to […]

  • Andy Parsons – Please #@!$ Off To Mars (14+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Andy Parsons – Please #@!$ Off To Mars (14+) After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and his 2025 NextUp standup special. ‘Hysterical. Andy Parsons is on fire’ The Mirror‘Very funny’ The Times‘Laugh Out Loud Funny’ Sunday Telegraph‘It's great to welcome sharp, topical comedy […]

  • The Running Man (15)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    The Running Man (15) In the near future, "The Running Man" is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by the show's ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon skyrocket […]

  • Christmas Singalong Concert with Bournemouth Concert Brass

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Christmas Singalong Concert with Bournemouth Concert Brass Get into the festive spirit with our brand-new Christmas Singalong Concert at the Mowlem! Whether you're a seasoned caroller or just love a good tune, this is your chance to sing along to all your favourite Christmas songs. Enjoy a heart-warming mix of traditional and modern music, brought to life by a full brass band […]

  • Santa and The Pirates (that don’t want Christmas!)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Santa and The Pirates (that don’t want Christmas!) Father Christmas has a problem – somebody has robbed his reindeers, they’ve nicked his naughty list AND they’ve ‘elped themselves to his elves!When some very naughty pirates head to the North Pole and pinch the plunder of the century, is Christmas about to be cancelled?With pieces of eight at stake, a stolen […]

  • Cabaret with Claus (14+)

    The Theatre The Mowlem, Swanage, England, United Kingdom

    Cabaret with Claus (14+) Glad Tidings abound as Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes return with ‘The Christmas show.’ An evening of shamelessly festive insanity. Classical Nativity intertwines with contemporary insensitivity all performed with dazzling ingenuity. See. what I’m doing here? Angels, Shepherds, scented candles and a glitterball rocket ship, what’s not to Love…actually? Operaptic numbers- no, that’s not a typo, […]

  • Christmas Karma (tbc)

    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 on […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]