The Mowlem Open Day 2023 Saturday 11th February, from 11 am to 4 pm.
We are excited to open up The Mowlem for Swanage residents, businesses and visitors to meet staff, volunteers and trustees on Saturday, 11th February. On the day, there will be information stalls upstairs in the community room, talks and demonstrations on stage in the auditorium and activities in The Showbar. Visitors will also be able to learn more about our vision and aims for The Mowlem.
Live Shows & Music:
Artsreach Present She’Koyokh – She’Koyokh is an international, virtuosic and award-winning band comprising seven expert musicians who play klezmer and traditional music from the Balkans and Turkey.
Friday 3rd at 7.30 pm
Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years – Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years will take to the stage with iconic songs inc. The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and the smash hit Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Friday 10th at 7.30 pm
The Addams Family – The Swanage School return to The Mowlem, bringing you the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family. In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change.
Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th & Saturday 25th at 7.30 pm
Matinée on Saturday 25th at 2.30 pm
Events in The Showbar (upstairs at The Mowlem):
Rob Mill’s Trackside Cooptimists plus DJ Paul Angel – Led by Baritonista Rob Mills, The Cooptimists present a fundraising evening on behalf of Food For Thought Purbeck’s new Mobile Larder. Expect Funky, Jazzy Grooves, Live looping, Saxophones, Bongos, Congas, Afro beats, Latin rhythms & good vibes!
Saturday 18th Feb at 7.30 pm – FREE ENTRY, donations encouraged!
Mowlem Visual Arts Exhibitions:
‘Formation’ – The next Visual Arts exhibition is from Sally Maltby. Moving to the Jurassic Coast was a revelation to Sally, who has always been fascinated by rocks and their formations and the colours and history, expressing the seemingly permanent affected by accelerated erosion.
The exhibition will be free to explore from January 27th through March 21st.
Movies:
Empire of Light (R)
A moving drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times. Set in and around a faded old cinema in an English coastal town in the early 1980s.
Friday, 27th January through to Thursday, 2nd February at 7.30 pm (excluding Sunday)
A Man Called Otto (15)
Based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower whose only joy comes from criticising and judging his exasperated neighbours.
Saturday, 4th February through to Thursday, 9th February at 7.30 pm (excluding Sunday)
Monday Matinée on Monday 6th at 2.30 pm
Aftersun (12A)
At a fading vacation resort, 11-year-old Sophie treasures rare time with her loving and ideological father, Calum (Paul Mescal), in Charlotte Wells’ superb and searingly emotional debut film.
Saturday, 11th February through to Friday, 17th February at 7.30 pm (including Sunday)
Living (12A)
In 1950s London, a humourless civil servant decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis. Starring Bill Nighy.
Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd February at 7.30 pm
The Fablemans Film (12A)
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Michelle Williams.
Monday, 27th February through to Thursday 2nd March at 7.30 pm
Monday Matinée on Monday 27th at 2.30 pm
Clubs & Societies:
The Making Memories Dementia Friendly cafe is Tuesday 7th & 21st February, at 10.00 am in The Showbar.
The Flower Club will meet on Thursday, 16th February, at 9 am in the Community Room.
Health Qigong Fitness with Penny meets every Wednesday at 2 pm & 3.30 pm during February in the Community Room.
Slimming World is held every Wednesday through February at 6 pm in the Community Room.
