The Mowlem

Following their very successful run of “Fawlty Towers” last year, the Purbeck Players proudly present their latest production, “The Hound of the Baskervilles”, adapted for the stage by Tim Kelly from the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic which was first serialised in the Strand Magazine 1901-1902.

This spine-chilling mystery unfolds in the darkly brooding Baskerville Hall on the windswept wilds of Dartmoor.  With sinister servants, escaped convicts, damsels in distress and strange lights in the night. Can Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson save Sir Henry, the new heir to the vast Baskerville fortune, from the family curse and certain death at the fangs of the living horror that prowls the misty moor?

Featuring a host of talented local actors and directed by Gail Green “The Hound of the Baskervilles” is suitable for all the family.

Come along and see if you can solve the mystery before Sherlock! 

Watch the Purbeck Players trailer on Youtube

Tickets: £10 (£9 concession; £5 accompanied children)

- Wed - Thu - Fri

Two sets of 1 hour with 4 costume changes.. Taking audiences through the Beatles' career, performing all the classic songs live whilst in character as the Beatles.
If you love The Beatles as much as we do, then you will find a Beatles tribute band that takes you back in time by recreating the sights and sounds of the legends you know and love. With Ultimate Beatles, you aren't just getting a Beatles tribute band; you are getting the Ultimate Beatles experience. From classic period costumes to authentic instruments, you can relive the swinging sixties in style and step back in time with a Beatles tribute band that looks as good as it sounds.  The many Beatles songs in their repertoire include:
She Loves You
Twist and Shout
Can't Buy Me Love
A Hard Day's Night
Help!
We Can Work It Out
Hello Goodbye
Hey Jude
And many, many more....

Tickets: £15 (£12 Concession)

The unique “feel-good” 1940’s show, as featured at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Gala Nights, boasts famous War-Time tunes & “sing-a-longs” brought to life by the singers and multi-instrumentalists of the “Five Star Swing” band, ("Superb, they swing like crazy!” – Sheila Tracy, BBC). Featuring Simone from the latter days of the Ivy Benson Orchestra plus Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for Glenn Miller’s Brother, Herb and the BBC Radio Big Band. Chris Says, " I've been brought up with this style of music as my father (Chris Smith Snr) played trombone for Frank Sinatra on his European tours. It’s a great atmosphere during the show as there's a strong resurgence in Jazz and Swing music enjoyed by all generations these days”.

Tickets: £12 (£11 concession)

Madrigal Music present “Blackheart”

According to the BBC, BLACKHEART are “Taking the acoustic scene by storm.”
Radio 2’s Aled Jones pronounced them “A great band.” Good Morning TV described their music as “Beautiful”. Italy’s Radio Gold called it “Inspired music.” and American Public TV proclaimed “Blackheart don’t sound like anyone else, rather they remind us why music lifts us up.”
In just three years, pioneering British arthouse folk duo BLACKHEART have achieved much. An incredibly hardworking outfit, playing over 400 gigs here in the UK and Ireland, together with two successful headlining tours of Australia and New Zealand.
Their rise began when the track ‘Unlike Water’ was used for the Moben Kitchens TV commercial and they then went onto have Radio 2 Spotlight Song of the Day twice, followed by a No.9 position on the US Tower folk chart.
Their music and sound defy categorisation - combining the lemon and honey voice of Chrissy Mostyn with spellbinding acoustic instrumentation creating a unique blend of intelligent acoustic rock. Their highly personal songs are laced with piercingly sharp observations, beautifully crafted lyrics and powerfully driven melodies which, prompted  Australia’s Western Star to comment that they “take their audience from uplifting to heartbreaking in a single song”

Tickets: £8 in advance (£10 on the door)

Bandwagon Productions & Warren Grant present ‘Hats off to Led Zeppelin’ – A stunning tribute to the greatest rock band ever!

You’ll feel like you’ve travelled back in time when you experience these four top class musicians recreating Led Zeppelin’s magical concerts.
Featuring Peter Eldridge from the West End production of We Will Rock You; Jack Tanner and Kevin Oliver Jones from the world tours of Thriller Live and Dancing in the Streets; and Simon Wicker as Bonzo incarnate, they play all the right instruments and hit all the right notes in this explosive live show.

Tickets: £15 (£13 concession)

Ranger Productions are yet again preparing to surprise and excite their audience with their new show Triple Act.

This three act show is another fantastic presentation of dance, song and storytelling of the highest standard.

With a cast of over 170 this show will demonstrate their trademark versatility and diverse performance styles that we have come to expect from this successful school of dance and performance.

Wed 24th July to Sat 27th July at 7.30pm, plus matinee performance at 2.30pm on Sat 27th

Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions; £8 child)

Ranger Productions are yet again preparing to surprise and excite their audience with their new show Triple Act.

This three act show is another fantastic presentation of dance, song and storytelling of the highest standard.

With a cast of over 170 this show will demonstrate their trademark versatility and diverse performance styles that we have come to expect from this successful school of dance and performance.

Wed 24th July to Sat 27th July at 7.30pm, plus matinee performance at 2.30pm on Sat 27th

Tickets: £12 (£10 concessions; £8 child)

Boo the bad guys and cheer on your favourites, as you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with the rip roaring action.

See the highest quality, fastest paced, non-stop wrestling action ever seen on these shores - you won't want to miss this fantastic, action packed wrestling family night out!

Post show you will also get the chance to meet the stars and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two. Don't miss out with top names including British Heavyweight Champion Hakan, Wrestling Politician Richard Parliment, the Masked Man of Mystery, the

Dark Lord and many more.

A high octane sports pantomime show that is suitable for all the family!

Tickets: £12.00 General & £10 Concession

SPECIAL OFFER! £40 family of 4 ticket available (additional tickets sold separately)

Swanage Musical Theatre Company

Stepping Out is a play written by Richard Harris in 1984. It was produced in the West End, London, where it received the Evening Standard Comedy of the Year Award, and on Broadway, New York. It was later made into a film starring Lisa Minelli and Julie Waters.

The play concerns eight individuals from disparate backgrounds and with differing motivations who attend the same weekly tap dancing class in a dingy North London church hall. Despite the students at first treating the classes as social occasions, and showing little co-ordination, they later develop a level of skill and cohesiveness.

The dance routines are the background for the focus of the play, the relationship and interaction of different people.

Tickets: £10 (£9 concession; £5 accompanied child)

The hit show 'The Rat Pack is Back' perfectly captures not only the wonderful music and comedy of the original legends, but also the remarkable personalities of the stars who truly ruled the entertainment world. The Rat Pack is Back is Britain's longest running tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. In 2004 the guys were honoured to perform for HRH The Princess Royal at a Royal Command Performance . In 2011 they performed a sell-out show at The Indig02 at the 02 Arena in London.

They are backed by the swinging Don Hunt band. Mr Hunt has also served as Bruce Forsyth’s musical director for over thirty years and during an amazing career has held the same role for the likes of Anthony Newley, Bing Crosby and even the real Sammy Davis Jnr.

‘The Rat Pack Is Back’ includes all of the hit songs made popular by the legendary performers such as "Ain’t That A Kick In The Head", "The Lady Is A Tramp", "My Way", "Mr Bojangles" and of course, ‘New York New York’. These are performed with Amazing Accuracy. These guys not only sing like their heroes, they physically resemble them on stage, share their unique mannerisms and even talk like they are appearing at the Sands.

On this tour their special guest is the legendary KENNY LYNCH who had  two top ten singles “Up on the Roof”  & “You can never stop me loving you”.& six other hits including “Mountain of Love”&”Stand by Me”

Tickets: £20 (accompanied children £5)

Boo the bad guys and cheer on your favourites, as you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with the rip roaring action.

See the highest quality, fastest paced, non-stop wrestling action ever seen on these shores - you won't want to miss this fantastic, action packed wrestling family night out!

Post show you will also get the chance to meet the stars and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two. Don't miss out with top names including British Heavyweight Champion Hakan, Wrestling Politician Richard Parliment, the Masked Man of Mystery, the

Dark Lord and many more.

A high octane sports pantomime show that is suitable for all the family!

Tickets: £12.00 General & £10 Concession

SPECIAL OFFER! £40 family of 4 ticket available (additional tickets sold separately)

Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their brand new production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question, who is the fairest one of all.

Based on the traditional Grimm’s Brothers story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements, an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, a shiny red apple and Prince Charming.

This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family.

Tickets: £18 (£16 concessions; £12 children)