The Mowlem

The Mowlem Theatre, Music, Film & Bar at least 6 nights a week! Box Office open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 11am - 1.30pm

Coming up in January! January weather may be a bit dull, but we have a programme that certainly isn't! We have something...
02/01/2025

Coming up in January!

January weather may be a bit dull, but we have a programme that certainly isn't! We have something for everyone to fight the January blues! From Swanage Drama Company Pantomime - Jack and The Beanstalk, The Mowlem Comedy Club, to the musical film Wicked!
Get more information on what's on and tickets through our website - www.themowlem.com/

Let us know what you're looking forward to in the comments!

You'll be glad to know that the projector has been repaired and Paddington is back from 7pm Sunday 29th! Thank you for y...
28/12/2024

You'll be glad to know that the projector has been repaired and Paddington is back from 7pm Sunday 29th! Thank you for your patience, and thank you to our friends at Omnex for sourcing the part so quickly!

There are four more chances to see Paddington on the big screen, on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th at 7pm, New Year's Eve at 11.30am and one last showing on January 2nd at 7pm - tickets available from https://themowlem.com/event/paddington-in-peru-u/

Apologies again to anyone who had tickets last night and today - anyone with tickets to cancelled screenings should receive an automatic refund, and the box office will be open for cash refunds pn Monday morning at 11am.

❄ We would like to wish all of our friends, volunteers, customers and supporters a very merry Christmas, and a happy new...
25/12/2024

❄ We would like to wish all of our friends, volunteers, customers and supporters a very merry Christmas, and a happy new year! πŸŽ„

We can't wait to share more of what we have to come in the new year and welcome you in 2025!

I'm waiting for the Christmas Eve morning Matinee of Paddington in Peru!Have you got your tickets and popcorn? πŸŽ„Before I...
24/12/2024

I'm waiting for the Christmas Eve morning Matinee of Paddington in Peru!
Have you got your tickets and popcorn? πŸŽ„

Before I leave to go back and report to Father Christmas, I just wanted to say that I have had the best time at The Mowlem! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

I hope to see you all again next year... πŸ‘€πŸ‘‹

Oops, i really think climbing isn't my thing... πŸ˜—Don't worry, my friend from the box office saved me!! 😁
23/12/2024

Oops, i really think climbing isn't my thing... πŸ˜—

Don't worry, my friend from the box office saved me!! 😁

Here are our Box Office Festive opening hours!Christmas Eve - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Christmas Day - CLOSED Boxing Day - CLO...
22/12/2024

Here are our Box Office Festive opening hours!

Christmas Eve - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
December 27th - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
December 28th - 10:30 am - 1:30 PM & 6:30 - 8:00 PM
December 29th & 30th - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
December 31st - 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
January 1st - CLOSED

Please Note that our office team are also off over the festive period, so responses may be slower than usual.

Someone left the photocopier on... hehehehe 😁
22/12/2024

Someone left the photocopier on... hehehehe 😁

πŸ“£ February Line-up announced! - The Mowlem Comedy Club presented by  The Kerb  πŸ“£Wednesday 19th February - 7:30 PM🎟 Get T...
21/12/2024

πŸ“£ February Line-up announced! - The Mowlem Comedy Club presented by The Kerb πŸ“£

Wednesday 19th February - 7:30 PM
🎟 Get Tickers Here - https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-mowlem-theatre/the-mowlem-comedy-club-14/e-gxgrdv

🎀 Andrew White
An in-demand live act, Andrew works for some of the best comedy promoters and festivals in the country (Glee, Komedia, The Comedy Store Roadshow, Latitude, Standon Calling, The Boat Show, Forge Comedy Club, etc), and is a popular choice for tour support having opened for top acts like Catherine Bohart, Helen Bauer, Troy Hawke & Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

🎀 Jarred Christmas
Jarred Christmas has a unique style that deftly mixes gags with storytelling. He has a dynamic onstage persona and the ability to improvise and roll with anything that’s thrown his way, making his comedy sizzle with originality. His confidence leaves the audience secure in the knowledge that they are in capable hands. His material is strong and distinctive, drawn from life experience and random happenings.

🎀 Sally-Anne Hayward
Sally-Anne is an award-winning comedian (Best UK Compere 2019 and Holsten Pils β€˜Fans of Comedy’ award) and a sought-after corporate performer (with clients including Virgin Media and Alcatel). She is also a regular compere at Glastonbury Festival.
She has proven her writing talents with numerous Edinburgh Fringe shows and can display a depth of material that marks out the best comic talent. She has performed all over the world and has provided tour support for Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Russell Kane, Hal Cruttenden and Suzi Ruffell.

I am so excited to watch Paddington in Peru.... I'm just about to make my marmalade sandwiches! Do you like marmalade sa...
21/12/2024

I am so excited to watch Paddington in Peru.... I'm just about to make my marmalade sandwiches!

Do you like marmalade sandwiches?

We've all had time to digest our Spotify wrapped, some more embarrassing than others (don't ask Thomas,  our operations ...
20/12/2024

We've all had time to digest our Spotify wrapped, some more embarrassing than others (don't ask Thomas, our operations manager what his top song of 2024 was...🫣), but here's The Mowlem's wrapped 2024!

What an amazing year 2024 has been for The Mowlem! We can't wait to see what's to come in 2025!

Ranger School of Dance Swanage Musical Theatre Company Swanage Drama Company Purbeck Film Festival Planet Purbeck Swanage Jazz Festival The Swanage School

Are these presents really big, or am I just really small.... 🎁 🀷
20/12/2024

Are these presents really big, or am I just really small.... 🎁 🀷

I was just trying to get ready in the dressing room, but I think I'm a bit small to reach the mirror.... Next time I wil...
19/12/2024

I was just trying to get ready in the dressing room, but I think I'm a bit small to reach the mirror.... Next time I will bring my own!

We are super excited to be such a big part of this! ☺️
18/12/2024

We are super excited to be such a big part of this! ☺️

Four Dorset towns including Swanage and its surrounding villages have made it to the shortlist to become the 2026 Dorset Town of Culture

I was just trying to get a better view of the lights on the pier... Note to self, don't try climbing Christmas Trees! πŸ™ˆ
18/12/2024

I was just trying to get a better view of the lights on the pier... Note to self, don't try climbing Christmas Trees! πŸ™ˆ

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The Mowlem Shore Road
Swanage
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The Mowlem Institute Charity was originally started in 1864 by John Mowlem, set up for the benefit and education of the people of Swanage, The original Mowlem Institute building opened in 1864.

100 years later a new larger building was required for the growing town, the current Mowlem Theatre was opened in 1967 operated by the same charity then as it is today.

It can seat up to 380 patrons in the stalls and circle, situated on the sea front of Swanage at the junction of two of the main shopping streets.

We have a combined programme of, typically, over 200 film performances each year in addition to 60-100 nights of live theatre from Professional productions to Amateur Dramatic Societies, also stand up comedy and live music.