On The Stage:
The Ultimate Bubble Show
Ray Bubbles, an International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble!
The show was inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools, adult neurodivergent groups, and science centres across Europe. The performance is suitable for children and adults with additional needs. Join Ray and see if he can create the ultimate square bubble! Monday 14th April 2pm
An Audience with All Sort’d and Friends
An evening of music, dance and drama with a festival vibe full of laughter, fun and joy!
The evening will be compered by Swanage’s very own Simon Wells, with performances from Allsort’d, local groups and performers to raise money to fund a portable platform wheelchair lift for The Mowlem, which will enable people with mobility issues to access the stage and perform with their peers!
Wednesday 16th April 7pm
An Evening With Kate Adie
Join us for a special evening with the renowned journalist and broadcaster, Kate Adie. Get ready to hear fascinating stories and insights from her incredible career. Leading the proceedings will be Dr Will McConnell, consultant from the Dorset County Hospital.
From Tripoli to Tiananmen Square, from Belfast to Bosnia and many frontlines in between, Kate Adie’s reputation for uncompromising straight-talking and fearless journalism is hard earned. Kate received an OBE and the BAFTA Fellowship at the British Academy Television Awards, plus a clutch of Honorary Degrees. She has written four books: her autobiography
– The Kindness of Strangers, Corsets to Camouflage, Nobody’s Child and, most recently, Into Danger.
Presenting the BBC’s flagship series, “From Our Own Correspondent” for decades, has maintained Adie’s insight into the world of frontline journalism and shone a light on the challenges of war reportage in the digital age.
Kate is the patron of the Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Emergency & Critical Care Appeal which aims to raise £2.5 million. A portion of the profits from this event will be donated to the Dorset County Hospital Charity’s Emergency and Critical Care Appeal, of which Kate is a patron.
Friday 25th April 7pm
Tom Petty & Fleetwood Mac
Europe’s only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.Two great live bands that are so closely tied together by the great Stevie Nicks.
Hear and see all of both bands classic songs along with The Traveling Wilburys and Stevie Nicks collaborations plus many more.
A full two hour show from two titanic bands and one iconic female singer in one great evening’s entertainment all performed by The Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty Legacy. Saturday 26th April 7:30pm
On The Big Screen:
NT Live – Dr. Strangelove (encore screening)
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.
When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).
Thursday 3rd April- 7pm
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (PG)
Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they’ve faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet.
Starring Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter. Directed by Jeff Fowler. Running time: 1hr 53mins
Friday 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th April 11:30am
A Real Pain (15)
Mismatched cousins David and Benji tour Poland to honour their grandmother. Their adventure becomes complicated as old tensions resurface while exploring their family history.
Starring Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Jennifer Grey. Directed by Jesse Eisenberg. Running time: 1hr 30mins
Friday 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th & 10th April 7:30pm
Saturday 5th April 3pm
SIX The Musical (12A)
The Original West End cast reunite at London’s Vaudeville Theatre in front of a sold-out audience to strut their stuff and re-write their Tudor traumas in an unmissable cinematic recording of the show packed full of style, sass, and sensational songs. The show tells the extraordinary story of the six wives of King Henry VIII, who step out of the shadow of their infamous husband and reclaim their own narratives.
Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the pop-inspired musical brings the queens – Catherine of Aragon (Jarnéia Richard-Noel), Anne Boleyn (Millie O’Connell), Jane Seymour (Natalie Paris), Anne of Cleves (Alexia McIntosh), Katherine Howard (Aimie Atkinson), and Catherine Parr (Maiya Quansah-Breed) — right into the 21st century with infectious, empowering performances, accompanied by the on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting.
Running time: 1 hr 35mins
Tuesday 8th April – 7:30pm
Dog Man (U)
When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together — and Dog Man is born. As Dog Man learns to embrace his new identity, he must stop feline supervillain Petey the Cat from cloning himself and going on a crime spree.
Starring Pete Davidson, Peter Hastings, Lil Rel Howery. Directed by Peter Hastings. Running time: 1hr 29mins
Friday 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 17th, & 18th April 11:30am
19th April 2:30pm
Four Mothers (15)
An author is saddled with caring for his mother after she suffers a stroke. His plans for a book tour are thrown into disarray when three more elderly women arrive on his doorstep.
Starring James McArdle, Gaetan Garcia, Fionnula Flanagan. Directed by Darren Thornton. Running time: 1hr 29mins
Friday 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st, & 22nd April 7:30pm Matinee Showings Saturday 12th 3 pm & Monday 21st April 2:30pm
Macbeth (12A)
David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen.
Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?
Starring David Tennant, Cush Jumbo. Directed by Max Webster.
Running time: 1hr 50mns
Wednesday 23rd 7:30 pm & Monday 28th April 2:30pm
NT Live- The Importance of Being Earnest (Encore Screening) Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London
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Thursday 24th April 7pm
The Brutalist (18)
Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, he settles in Pennsylvania, where a wealthy and prominent industrialist recognises his talent.
Starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce. Directed by Brady Corbet.
Running time: 3hrs 35mins
Monday 28th, 29th, 30th April & 1st May 6:30pm
In The Studio:
Children’s Workshops
Aimed at children ages 7- 11, Accompanied by a parent or carer See website for full details Saturday 5th, 12th & 19th April 2.30pm – 5pm
Author Talks: Lucy Brazier- The Honesty Box
Lucy Brazier, author of The Honesty Box, talks about midlife and everything it raises through the prism of food. From fighting against the midlife clichés to how her husband’s mental health, her own menopause and the kids leaving home created the perfect storm.
Lucy lives on the Dorset Coast and swims in the sea most mornings (and tries not to go on about it!) and believes in the power of wild swimming to build friendships, resilience and courage for everyday living. Lucy is also on a personal campaign to encourage more honesty boxes!
“A truly beautiful, magical book – I urge you to give it to anyone having a midlife wobble because Lucy is unashamed about showing her vulnerability and what it is to be human, a woman, a wife and a mum in the 21st century. Heart-breaking and heart-warming, but the ultimate message is one of hope: never give up on the one you love.” Veronica Henry
Books will be available to buy at the event.
Tuesday 8th April 2:30pm
The Mowlem Comedy Club
Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy Club
Your chance to catch the best comedy talent in a club environment! Off The Kerb’s shows are renowned for their superb lineups, showcasing exciting up-and-coming talent along with established names on the UK comedy circuit.
Our aim is to bring the next generation of hilarious talent to venues – we love the buzz of when audiences come away from a gig with a new favourite comic that they didn’t know before a show. The format is simple: you, your friends and the company of three hilarious comics from the UK circuit. The perfect recipe for a top night out!
*line ups to be announced and subject to change*
Wednesday 9th April 7:30pm
Purbeck Society AGM
Talks start at 2:30pm (doors open at 2:15pm).
Get your tickets on the door. free to Purbeck Society members, non-members £3. Tea/coffee will be available after the talk.
Friday 11th April 2:15pm
Soundcellar & Swanage Jazz Festival presents Nicolas Meier and Alex Hutton Duo
An evening of world jazz with guitarist Nicolas Meier and pianist Alex HuttonUK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved out a reputation as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists.
Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango, and more—all mixed with jazz—Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extend well beyond that, even. (… so much so that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend Jeff Beck, who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group, taking him on two world tours over the last several years.)
Nicolas has released numerous albums under his own name and, in addition to touring with Jeff Beck, has worked with internationally renowned musicians such as Vinnie Colaiuta, Tim Garland, Gary Husband, Dave O’Higgins, and many others. In addition to this, in 2022, he toured Europe with his group, supporting rock guitar icon Steve Vai.
Pianist Alex Hutton is one of the UK Jazz’s hidden treasures. A fine composer, with an ear for folk and classical influences, he is a gifted, thoughtful improviser and a mainstay of the London Jazz scene who has worked with the leading figures from Jim Mullen and Pete King to Pete Wareham. Hutton’s own albums have been noted for a move away from conventional piano trio music, with a search for fresh approaches to the song form and an emphasis on capturing a broad spectrum of textures.
Saturday 12th April 7:30pm
Author Talks: In Conversation with Rachel McLean and Millie Ravensworth
Rachel McLean (bestselling author of the Dorset Crime books) & Millie Ravensworth (aka Heide Goody and Iain Grant) join us to celebrate the launch of the first book in a brand new mystery series!
Join us for an afternoon of conversation with Rachel McLean, Heide Goody and Iain Grant (also known as Millie Ravensworth) about their new cosy mystery ‘The Lyme Regis Women’s Swimming Club’, a hilarious, gripping mystery set on the Jurassic Coast and featuring characters from the bestselling Dorset Crime series.
The discussion will be chaired by Purbeck Sounds’ Fiona Sturrock, followed by a Q&A and the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of their new book and other titles. Saturday 26th April 2pm
In the Showbar:
Oompah in The Showbar with The Bierfass Band!
Join us in The Showbar for a night of OOMPAH!
Bierfass Oompah Band is a group of Dorset musicians who play a unique mix of polkas, waltzes and drinking tunes combined with British pop and other well known songs. The result is a foot-stomping, thigh-slapping singing and dancing experience! Audience participation is encouraged, especially when playing the anvil and the alpine horn!
Doors open from 5.30pm, music from 8pm til late, beer steins, tankards and fancy dress are very welcome!
Saturday 5th April 8pm – 11:30pm
Swanage Record Club (Free Event)
This club is like a book club but for records. Come appreciate great albums in full and enjoy a drinks and chats!
This event has different themes each month, Bring your themed tracks to play, or just bring yourself! This month’s theme is technology – join the discussion on the Club’s Facebook page!
Thursday 10th April 6pm – 10pm
Sundrunk- Live in The Showbar (Free Event)
Sundrunk are joining us live in The Showbar with their own take on great songs through the decades!
Doors open at 5.30 pm – join us early to enjoy the view before the music starts at 8pm! Friday 18th April 8pm – 10:30pm
Blue Doves Live in The Showbar (Free Event)
An evening of songs and improvised music with Blue Doves featuring Rob Mills, Pili Lopez, Rick Foot and Rob Howes.
Four of our finest and most experienced musicians conjuring music from thin air and delighting with a selection of songs from a variety of traditions.
Pili Lopez draws on the rich community singing society of her native Galicia in northwest Spain, Rob Mills is a saxophonist and composer who has performed and toured internationally, Rick Foot is a double bassist and songwriter with a background is in jazz and abstract improvisation, and Rob Howes is an experienced pianist who completes the quartet.
Saturday 19th April 7:30pm
Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz
Our monthly quiz – the biggest and best in town!
Quiz-master Oscar presents a wide-ranging general knowledge quiz, lots of fun, and a chance to play music bingo at the end. Plus, the top three teams win prizes!
£2 per person in teams of up to six (bring cash on the night!)
Wednesday 30th April The Showbar opens at 5.30pm – arrive early to secure a table, quiz starts at 8pm!
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