Summer 2012 by Wyvern Theatre

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THEATRE

SPRING / SUMMER 2012

highlights this season…

COME DANCING with Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev musicals AVENUE Q WEST SIDE STORY BUGLE BOY

drama AN INSPECTOR CALLS comedy PAUL MERTON JACK DEE DAVE GORMAN

family CHARLIE & LOLA HORRIBLE HISTORIES BOB THE BUILDER

ballet SLEEPING BEAUTY

plus much, much more...

SPRING / SUMMER 2012

BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk TICKET OFFICE 01793 524 481 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS… AN INSPECTOR CALLS Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation

BUGLE BOY Tracing the life of legendary music icon Glenn Miller

SLEEPING BEAUTY A dazzling new production of one of the world’s favourite ballets HORRIBLE HISTORIES Historical figures and events come alive on stage

LAST FEW SEATS REMAINING

HOT ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE SUMMER The Wyvern Theatre is your theatre and we hope you will join us many times throughout the forthcoming season. Top drama, musicals, ballet, comedy and live music all take centre stage at the Wyvern over the next few months. One of the best plays you’ll ever see is An Inspector Calls in April; Horrible Histories jumps out of the television and onto the stage in July; and 250 talented local young people present West Side Story in August! SWINDON TALENT The Wyvern has been staging Summer Youth Projects for many years and it is something that Swindonians can be very proud of. The town and its surrounding areas are full of talent and this can be seen both on stage and backstage. Our projects demonstrate how important the arts are to young people and their development as they learn the vital skills of communication and teamwork – not to mention learning lines! HOLD YOUR EVENT HERE If you are looking for a venue for your party, celebration, meeting, conference or wedding reception we offer a unique setting in the heart of Swindon. Our team can provide everything you need in our flexible function rooms to create your perfect event at the Wyvern! THANK YOU This is the first opportunity to thank you for making our recent pantomime, Cinderella, so successful. With over 27,000 people seeing the show it was our best attended pantomime ever! Jack and the Beanstalk will be here next Christmas and I do recommend booking early!

MON 5 – SAT 10 MARCH

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Wyvern Theatre is managed on behalf of Swindon Borough Council by HQ Theatres Ltd, a Qdos Entertainment Company

For venue enquiries contact Derek Aldridge Theatre Director Tel: 01793 535534 Email derek@wyverntheatre.org.uk or tweet @DerekWyvern

SPRING / SUMMER 2012

EATING & DRINKING Café-Bar Just a step away from your evening’s entertainment, the Wyvern Café-Bar’s new ‘grab and go’ Bistro menu allows theatregoers the opportunity to enjoy a light bite before any performance. We’ll be serving an array of hot food, sharing plates and salads. With freshly made coffee, speciality teas, a wide range of soft drinks and an extensive, contemporary wine and beer list, the Café-Bar is ideal for grabbing a snack before taking your seat.

Restaurant Before many performances, as well as dining in our Café-Bar, on selected performances, you will be able to enjoy pre-show dining in the Wyvern Theatre Restaurant. The menu and style of food will vary according to the type of show so look out for our pre-show dining symbol below, throughout the brochure and on our website.

Interval Drinks Jump the queues at the interval by pre-ordering your interval drinks. Staff at any of our three bars will happily take your order before the performance and have your purchase prepared as the curtain comes down on the first half of the show.

FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS TUE 21 FEBRUARY

JUAN MARTÍN FLAMENCO DANCE 7.30PM TICKETS £16.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

WED 22 FEBRUARY

THE WESTENDERS 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50 FRIENDS £2.00 off

THU 23 – FRI 24 FEBRUARY

THE GRUFFALO THU 1.30PM & 4.30PM, FRI 10.30AM & 1.30PM

TICKETS £12.00 SCHOOLS £10.50 per ticket (free teacher ticket with every 10 pupils)

SAT 25 FEBRUARY

CLASSIC CLAPTON 7.30PM TICKETS £17.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

Juan Martín’s ensemble is at the vanguard of modern flamenco, with a unique style of music that succeeds in embracing classical, jazz and modern harmonies while upholding the great flamenco tradition. Juan Martín will perform his own compositions, supported by a lineup of fabulous flamenco dancers and singers direct from Spain.

The Westenders warmly invite you to enjoy an evening of songs from some of your favourite musicals. The show features six performers who are all past cast members of the London production of Les Misérables and collectively have over twenty years experience in London’s West End Musicals.

The magical musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book, The Gruffalo, triumphantly returns to the Wyvern. EXTRA PERFORMANCE ADDED DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND: THU 23 FEBRUARY 4.30PM

Classic Clapton, featuring front man Mike Hall, make their first ever appearance in Swindon. In this two-hour extravaganza, hear all of Eric Clapton’s classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears In Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and Layla.

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SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE ON TOUR! EVES 7PM, TUE MAT 1PM TICKETS £14.50 CHILDREN £12.50 FAMILY TICKET £48.00 (2 adults, 2 children) SCHOOLS £10.00 per ticket (free teacher ticket with every 10 pupils)

WED 29 FEBRUARY

MARTY WILDE & THE WILDCATS 7.30PM TICKETS £21.00 FRIENDS £2.00 off

SUN 11 MARCH

MOTOWN & PHILADELPHIA ON TOUR 7.30PM TICKETS £22.50 FRIENDS £2.00 off

TUE 13 MARCH JIMEOIN Lovely!

FEBRUARY / MARCH Fast, furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live on Tour! will take you on a theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. With dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments, get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire! Suitable for ages 7 years+

Join one of the greatest names of the 50s and 60s, Marty Wilde, as he presents a stunning evening of British Rock ‘n’ Roll. Marty will perform a selection of his personal favourite hits such as Bad Boy, Jesamine, Teenager in Love, Rubber Ball, Jezabel, Sea of Love and many, many more.

Multi-award winning Roy G Hemmings and his 15 strong cast deliver a show full of nonstop hits from the Motown and Philadelphia era. Be prepared to dance at this concert-party including the hits of The Ojays, The Tramps, The Stylistics, The Temptations, The Supremes and The 4 Tops.

Head to the Wyvern for a hilarious show of world-class stand-up as multi-award winning 8PM Irish/Australian super-star Jimeoin TICKETS £15.50 presents his stunning new display ‘Hilarious…It gets no better than for one night only. This will be an this…He’s not trying to preach to you, evening without gimmicks – just a he won’t change your life but he will great craic! make you laugh a lot.’ As seen on Live at the Apollo and Time Out – London The Royal Variety Performance 2011.

MARCH

WED 14 MARCH

THU 15 MARCH

FRI 16 MARCH

THE RAT PACK IS BACK

ELO EXPERIENCE

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

The original British tribute to Frank, Dean and Sammy bring the glamour and excitement of Las Vegas to Swindon.

The Electric Light Orchestra Greatest Hits show, performed live by the incredible ELO Experience, returns to take audiences on an exciting journey back to the days when these amazing songs were first heard. A seemingly endless list of hit records stormed the charts throughout the world with radio stations worldwide playing hits such as Livin’ Thing, Telephone Line, Wild West Hero, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, and perhaps their most famous Mr Blue Sky. Forget about everything for two hours and take an incredible trip down memory lane!

Prepare yourself for a P-A-R-T-Y as one of the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety shows hits Swindon on its brand-new tour.

7.30PM

TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

TICKETS £19.00

TICKETS £22.50

Hear David Alacey (Lovejoy), Des Coleman (Lenny in EastEnders) and Paul Drakeley (BBC Musician of the Year) with The Don Hunt Orchestra and Flamingo Showgirls perform classics such as My Way, Amore, and Mr Bojangles.

The hugely-entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular presents an all-new line-up of hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s famously mixed with zany comedy routines. This is the show that has the feelgood factor in bucket-loads! Now in its 26th year of touring continuously in the UK and Europe, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that rock ‘n’ roll will never die! ‘What a great value for money show That’ll Be The Day is. Not to be missed!’ The Daily Mail

MARCH

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SUN 18 MARCH

SUN 18 MARCH FROM 12PM

TUE 20 MARCH

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH

The show that rocked Britain’s Got Talent is back with a new jaw-dropping musical masterpiece.

Charlie Landsborough and his five-piece band return to the Wyvern showcasing a range of inspirational music. With the ability to blend genres with his personal lyrical content, combined with wit and repartee, Charlie is a truly remarkable entertainer.

MUMS EAT FREE!* Allow your Mum the chance to relax by treating her to a glass of wine and a delicious Sunday Roast at the Wyvern Theatre. This mouth-watering meal will undoubtedly help you to give her the applause she deserves. Enjoy some quality family time in our beautifully dressed restaurant. With wine offers and relaxing background music, the Wyvern will make your Mother’s Day extra special. Plus, a little something for each Mum to take home will be given out by your waiter as you depart. TICKETS £20.00

Set in 1920s Berlin, a decadent decade, this Vampire Vaudeville show features some of the greatest, most bizarre and beautiful circus acts on earth along with the latest and greatest new-found star The Ventriloquist.

‘...a natural story-teller he calls upon a wealth of experience...’ Sunday Express

Not suitable for children under 12. 7.30PM TICKETS £19.00, £13.00

LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING * Terms & conditions apply

MON 19 MARC

...LIVE!

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7.30PM TICKETS £19.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

MARCH WED 21 MARCH

MIKE HARDING 7.30PM TICKETS £17.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

THU 22 MARCH

CHAS HODGES

A night of Rabbit & Skiffle with Chas Hodges & His Band & Lonnie Donegan Jnr 7.30PM TICKETS £21.00, £19.00, £17.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

SAT 24 MARCH

CHARLIE AND LOLA BEST BESTEST PLAY 11AM, 1.30PM & 3.45PM TICKETS £12.50, £11.00 Charlie and Lola ™ and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Worldwide logo ™ & © BBC 1996.

An evening of songs, daft stories and monologues from the man once described as ‘the grandfather of alternative comedy.’ With more than 40 years of material to draw on and a weekly show on BBC Radio 2, he’ll take you into his own comic world with stories and songs that have had audiences collapsing with laughter from Huddersfield to Hong Kong. Chas Hodges performs all the Chas and Dave hits including Rabbit, Gertcha, London Girls, Margate and Ain’t No Pleasing You. Special guest Lonnie Donegan Jnr, and the Lonnie Donegan Jnr Skiffle Band, will be paying tribute to his late father and his many hits including My Ole Man’s A Dustman, Tom Dooley and Pick A Bale Of Cotton. Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely everso wonderful stage show. ‘If you’ve got kids, go and see Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play. If you haven’t, borrow some and go anyway….it’s a genuine delight‘ Sunday Express Ideal for ages 3+

SAT 24 MARCH & SAT 2 JUNE DOORS OPEN 7PM SAT 24 MARCH DEATH TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER SAT 2 JUNE COME DIE WITH ME A welcome drink and sumptuous three-course meal is combined with a night full of surprises and murder. Watch the scenes and interrogate suspects whilst sampling the exquisite cuisine of the Wyvern Restaurant. TICKETS £38.00

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MARCH

MON 26 – SAT 31 MARCH After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show heads straight for Swindon. The Tony award-winning Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming and wickedly funny musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues: love, work, relationships and above all, just how are you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English? Life may suck on Avenue Q but being jobless, homeless, politically incorrect, having sex (whether hetero, homo or porno...and that’s just the puppets) are just some of the topics featured in the terrific songs of this show. Avenue Q is a musical like no other! Avenue Q contains scenes which may be unsuitable for children under 12. MON – THU 7.30PM, FRI 5.30PM & 8.30PM, SAT 4PM & 8PM TICKETS MON – THU & SAT 4PM £29.50, £26.50, £19.50 FRI 5.30PM £25.00, £19.00, £16.00; FRI 8.30PM & SAT 8PM £32.50, £28.50, £20.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off (exc FRI & SAT PM) FRIENDS £2.50 off on MON 26 MARCH

APRIL

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HHHHH ‘SUPERBLY TENSE. BREATHTAKING’ DAILY TELEGRAPH 2010

HHHHH ‘VISUALLY ASTONISHING’

The National Theatre Production

J. B. PRIESTLEY’S DRAMATIC THRILLER

DAILY EXPRESS 2010

DIRECTED BY STEPHEN DALDRY

HHHHH ‘DAZZLING. ‘If you haven’t seen it, you must. If you have, see it again’ MAIL ON SUNDAY 2010

WINNER OF 19 MAJOR AWARDS TUE 3 – SAT 7 APRIL From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar-nominated director of The Reader, The Hours and one of Britain’s best loved films Billy Elliot, comes the multi award-winning production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls – direct from its fourth West End season. Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation and winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from the National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. EVES 7.30PM; WED, THU & SAT MATS 2.30PM TICKETS £26.00, £24.50, £17.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off (excludes FRI & SAT performances) UNDER 16s £16.50 OVER 60s £18.50 (midweek MATS only) FRIENDS £2.50 off on TUE 3 APRIL

MARCH / APRIL WED 28 MARCH

LUNCHTIME RECITAL 1.05PM TICKETS £5.00 TEA & CAKE £3.50 SUN 1 APRIL

JANET MOSELEY & MARK WILLCOCKS Guitars This innovative programme of guitar duets will include Spanish Dances, works by Duarte and Curulli, and some arrangements of lute music.

SON JON RICHARD LD SO EVERY SEAT

TUE 10 APRIL

TEA DANCE 1.30PM TICKETS £12.00 (High Tea included) IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

The Wyvern Theatre is thrilled to present you with the grace and glamour of our glittering classic tea dance. High Tea comprises: Sandwich varieties including classic cucumber, freshly made scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, fresh English Tea and dark roast coffee, Victoria Sponge and fruit cake.

THU 12 APRIL 5PM

GAMES NIGHT Audiences have been SCRABBLE-ing to the Wyvern to ensure they have their ticket for our Games Night. The Wyvern Restaurant hosts an event ideal for all the family and will ensure that even the HUNGRY-est of HIPPOS will leave stuffed with a yummy basket meal. Basket Meals includes: Scampi; Burger; Chicken Goujons; Spicy Bean Burger (all served with chips). TICKETS £9.50 (basket meal included)

FRI 13 – SAT 14 APRIL

BOOGIE NIGHTS Presented by Empire Theatre Company 2PM & 7PM TICKETS £12.00, £13.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

Celebrate the era that brought us glam, funk, flares and disco. Boogie Nights is packed with classic 70s floor-fillers including We Are Family, Celebration, YMCA, Disco Inferno, I Will Survive, Play That Funky Music, Boogie Wonderland and Enough Is Enough.

APRIL

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SAT 14 APRIL & FRI 8 JUNE 7.30PM

Our most popular evening held in the Wyvern Restaurant returns. Arrive to a devilish cocktail and let this night of naughtiness begin. Our hilarious drag queen will lead you through a night of tantalising fun, alongside our gorgeous male entertainment, accompanied by some naughty nibbles to tempt you while our boys catch their breath and find their clothes! TICKETS £25.00

Book Hormonal Housewives with this event and get both for £40.00!

TUE 17 APRIL

PAUL MERTON Out Of My Head 8PM TICKETS £24.00 CONCESSIONS £3.00 off

Over 18s and Ladies Only!

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Paul Merton returns to his stand-up roots for the first time this century. Accompanied by Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster, discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton’s brain, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that is his noggin. A night of sketches, music, magic, variety and dancing girls (two of them aren’t girls).

BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 showbiz legend and award-winning raconteur Count Arthur Strong, returns to the stage to remind Command Performance us just what we’ve been missing 8PM since his heyday at the very top of TICKETS £16.00 the entertainment business. In his ‘…one of the keenest character own words ‘I can guarantee you; comedy performances you will see.’ you’ll never have seen anything Sunday Times like it, whatever it is’. WED 18 APRIL

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG

THU 19 APRIL

THE MAGNETS 7.30PM TICKETS £17.00

A cappella stars The Magnets bring their glorious harmonies and jaw-dropping beat boxing to the Wyvern. Highlights include a sultry Poker Face by Lady Gaga, a sun soaked Girls And Boys by Blur, and an incredible movietheme medley, all delivered with vocal stunts, cool moves and superb theatrics, but absolutely no musical instruments.

APRIL

BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk Book HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES & LADIES’ NIGH T (SAT 14 APRIL or FRI 8 JUNE) and get both for

£40!

SUN 22 APRIL

SIMON YATES The Wild Within Mountaineer Simon Yates is back on tour promoting his new book, The Wild Within. In The Wild Within Simon recounts his experiences of teaming up with mountaineering legends Doug Scott, Andy Parkin and Joe Simpson. With his dry wit and humorous approach, Simon tells of his most recent expeditions to Alaska, Greenland and Canada. 7.30PM TICKETS £15.00

FRI 20 APRIL

ANCIS STEWART FR LD SO EVERY SEAT

Starring

Margi Clarke TUE 24 – WED 25 APRIL

HORMONAL HOUSEWIVES Hormonal Housewives is heading to Swindon on its sell-out tour! Join Margi Clarke (Coronation Street; Benidorm) and friends as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, men, chocolate, upper-lip hair, chocolate, men, chocolate...and all the other joys of being a 21st Century girl! Did we mention men and chocolate? Grab your friends and join us for a night of fun and frolics with the girls! ‘Ticked all the right boxes…The audience loved it’ Edinburgh Evening News 7.30PM TICKETS £17.50, £22.50, £23.50 FRIENDS £2.50 off

APRIL

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STRICTLY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

THU 26 APRIL

COME DANCING With Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev

Stars of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev take to the stage for an evening of exhibition dance routines, featuring the Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and Jive. Katya and Pasha will be joined by two rising stars in the world of dance as well as some aspiring young talent. With exhilarating routines, audience participation, Katya and Pasha in conversation and video highlights, this promises to be a night of world-class dance to remember.

FRI 27 APRIL

THE DRIFTERS

VEGAS NIGHT

SAT 28 APRIL 8PM One of the biggest-selling groups of all time, The Drifters has featured over 65 different vocalists in almost six decades! The current recording lineup performs new material alongside the group’s greatest hits including Under The Boardwalk, Save The Last Dance, Up On The Roof and many more, from Doo-Wop to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Pop to Disco and through to the present day. ‘Long live The Drifters; here’s to the next six decades!’ Neil Busato Martin, Sony Music

7.30PM

8PM

TICKETS £22.00

TICKETS £25.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

After a welcome drink on arrival you will receive your chips, then chance your hand at blackjack or have a flutter on our roulette wheels under the guidance of our experienced croupiers at the Wyvern’s first Vegas Night! Indulge in a two-course meal, let loose on the casino tables and dance the night away with our James Bond theme-tune duo. OVER 18s TICKETS £30.00

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

APRIL / MAY SUN 29 APRIL

TOM STADE 8PM TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

Following performances on BBC One’s Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Ch4’s StandUp For The Week, the hugely talented Canadian émigré Tom Stade makes his way to the Wyvern. ‘Wonderfully imaginative, original and hilarious’ Rhod Gilbert

SUN 6 MAY

EXTRAVAGANZA ON ICE 7.30PM TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £3.00 off

THU 10 MAY

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC 7.30PM TICKETS £23.50

FRI 11 MAY

BARRY AND STUART: SHOW & TELL 7.30PM TICKETS £15.00, £13.00

Please note this show is not suitable for children under the age of 12.

Experience the delights of high-energy skating routines complemented by the glamour and excitement of Bollywood, Africa, Spain and Ireland. With glittering costumes and a Las Vegas style showgirl finale, comedy clowns and an awardwinning magician, this show is jam-packed with great variety – and all on simulated ice!

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac is a brilliant live anthology of all the crucial moments in the band’s eventful evolution. Replicating the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best, the show features timeless classics such as Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me and Sara. Stars of BBC One’s The Magicians, twisted warlocks Barry & Stuart will be stunning audiences with their amazing new show. Expect their trademark innovative tricks and devious illusions, then be prepared to have your minds blown when they exclusively reveal all the secrets.

MAY

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‘THIS MUSICAL NOT ONLY GETS YOU IN THE MOOD, BUT KEEPS YOU THERE!’ EASTBOURNE HERALD

‘AN EVENING OF NOSTALGIA, GREAT PERFORMANCES AND WONDERFUL MUSIC’ SUSSEX EXPRESS

FEATURING LIVE 16-PIECE BIG BAND TUE 8 – WED 9 MAY Bugle Boy, by English playwright Den Stevenson, traces the life and loves of legendary music icon Glenn Miller from leaving college, through his search for a unique band sound, to his time in the US Army, his famed A.A.F. Band and his sudden disappearance in mysterious circumstances. Featuring all of Glenn Miller’s famous and instantly recognisable tunes from Little Brown Jug to String Of Pearls; Moonlight Serenade to Pennsylvania 6-5000 and Chattanooga Choo Choo to Kalamazoo; this fantastic new musical will once again put you…In The Mood. TUE 7.30PM, WED 2.30PM & 7.30PM TICKETS £21.50, £17.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £3.00 off on TUE 8 MAY

MAY SAT 12 MAY

Enjoy a glass of Cava on arrival and a sumptuous three-course meal as our Jazz band entertain you with some classic Swing and modern Jazz. Toe-tapping is a must and dancing shoes are certainly required for some post-dinner fun in our red and black themed room. TICKETS £30.00 DOORS OPEN 7PM

SAT 12 MAY

ON TOUR WITH ELVIS 7.30PM TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

TUE 15 MAY

THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR 7.30PM TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

WED 16 MAY

ANDY HAMILTON 8PM TICKETS £19.00 FRIENDS £2.00 off

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

An exciting two-hour show, filled with Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, is delivered in true Elvis style. Hear all of the King’s groundbreaking rock ‘n’ roll hits, movie songs, million-selling number one’s and, of course, the very best performances from Elvis’s Las Vegas years. This is a night of pure breathtaking Elvis entertainment. The Fureys have been entertaining audiences all over the world for 34 years. Responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination, they will perform their hit songs including I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, Steal Away and Leaving Nancy.

Andy Hamilton serves up a one-man show, brimming with jokes, stories, gossip, music, nudity and trampolining and containing ‘mild peril’. Widely recognised as co-creator and co-writer of the classic Channel 4 TV sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey, Hamilton is celebrated as one of Britain’s most prolific and successful comedy writers and performers.

BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk THU 17 MAY

HALFWAY TO PARADISE The Billy Fury Story 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50, £18.50, £16.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

FRI 18 MAY From Amateur Transplants:

ADAM KAY’S SMUTTY SONGS 8PM TICKETS £16.00

STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY

MAY Now in its sixteenth year and still furiously rockin’, Billy’s own band, Fury’s Tornados, re-play live his timeless 29 hit records including Last Night Was Made For Love, Jealousy and Halfway To Paradise. Add the beautiful voice of Colin Gold and you have a night blessed by heaven!

Amateur Transplants frontman Adam Kay sits at a piano and sings smutty songs. With over 20 million hits on YouTube (including the iconic London Underground Song), and sell-out UK tours, this is musical comedy at its cleverest and rudest. ‘This made me very, very happy’ Stephen Fry

SAT 19 MAY 7.30PM

SALSA NIGHT Following the success of our first-ever Salsa Night, Joy and the team from SalsaSwindon return to the Wyvern teaching you the basics and more advanced moves. Enjoy some of our delicious homemade canapés and a cheeky cocktail on arrival before strutting your stuff. TICKETS £14.00 DANCE ONLY £5.00

SAT 19 MAY

KENTWOOD SHOWCASE 2012 2.30PM & 7.30PM TICKETS £12.50

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

The annual extravaganza of the Kentwood Show Choir returns to the Wyvern, accompanied by the fantastic Paul Maguire and his Little Big Band. The choir delivers songs from its vast repertoire with energy, passion, movement and style. There will be music to suit everyone when the Kentwood Show Choir sing from the heart and communicate joy.

MAY

WED 23 MAY

TONY STOCKWELL

FRI 25 MAY

SUN 27 MAY

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS

BOB THE BUILDER

Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell has been working tirelessly for over 20 years to bring forward messages of love from beyond the grave. He can communicate with spirits, decipher their messages and share them with those who have lost people dear to them. Tony’s insight into the lives of total strangers is inexplicable and remarkable.

In this fantastic celebration, Barry Steele brings the music and character of the Big O back to life. Barry, who has performed to rave reviews across the world, not only sounds like the great man, he looks like him too, as he puts the Rock back into Roy Orbison with his trademark dark-rimmed glasses and Orbison style.

The Fixham Theatre is set for a grand re-opening.

An Evening of Mediumship with Tony Stockwell is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.

With full support from Barry’s fabulous five-piece show band, they will also perform hits from The Shadows and Jerry Lee Lewis.

An Evening of Mediumship

Local talent Dickie Olivier needs Bob’s help to fix up the stage for his brand-new musical. But when Spud decides he wants to be the star of the show, the job doesn’t go exactly to plan. Will the theatre be ready? Will the show go on? Bob’s going to need help from his friends. A fun-packed show filled with song, dance and plenty of fixing! © 2011 HIT Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman.

7.30PM

1PM & 3.30PM

TICKETS £20.50 FRIENDS £2.00 off

TICKETS £19.00 FRIENDS £2.00 off

TICKETS ADULT £15.00 CHILDREN £13.00 FAMILY TICKET £50.00 (2 adults, 2 children) EARLYBIRD FAMILY £46.00 (2 adults, 2 children) if booked before 25th March

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Truly, the only way to enjoy a belly laugh is on a full stomach. So as the ideal prelude to an evening of hilarious comedy, we have prepared, for your delight, a curry feast you can’t resist. From six o’clock on any of the Hellfire Comedy Curry Club evenings below, make your way to the Wyvern’s Restaurant to enjoy, for only £10 per head, an Indian buffet including a selection of mouth-watering authentic curries, poppadoms, a selection of chutneys, pilau rice, warm naan bread, and a refreshing Cobra Beer.

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WE’LL MEET AGAIN

JACK DEE Work in Progress

JACKSON

This wartime cavalcade show, We’ll Meet Again, returns to the Wyvern with music from the time of the Queen’s Coronation. Starring Adam Daye and international soprano Marilyn Hill Smith, this matinee performance offers a charming recollection of the days when the spirit of Britain was at its highest.

Catch Jack as he road-tests his new material for a 2012 tour.

Why is he touring again? ‘I want to spend less time with my family’ says Jack.

A cast of musicians, singers and dancers work their way through all the King of Pop’s hits led by a vocally and visually astounding Amir Sharma. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and above all, the voice! Sing along to his renditions of classic Michael Jackson songs including Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean.

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TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off TEA & CAKE £3.50

TICKETS £16.00

TICKETS £19.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

Live in Concert

The Diamond Jubilee Show

After a six-year absence from stand-up, he’s back, agonising over the slightest of annoyances and misdemeanours.

JUMP THE QUEUES AT THE INTERVAL BY PRE-ORDERING YOUR INTERVAL DRINKS

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‘Excellent’ Oxford Times

JUNE

SLEEPING BEAUTY TUE 12 – WED 13 JUNE Ballet Theatre UK’s internationally acclaimed company of dancers bring a dazzling new production of one of the world’s favourite ballets to life. Dramatic stage sets, elegant costumes and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music combine to tell a story based on a much-loved fairy tale set in an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies. Can a true lover’s kiss undo an evil spell? 7.30PM, WED MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £18.50, £19.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off CHILDREN £15.00 FRIENDS £2.50 off on TUE 12 JUNE

JUNE FRI 1 JUNE

MEMORIES OF TEST MATCH SPECIAL With Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50 FRIENDS £2.00 off

SAT 2 JUNE

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off

MON 11 JUNE

DAVE GORMAN Powerpoint Presentation 8PM TICKETS £21.00

FRI 15 JUNE

SING-A-LONG-A ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 7.30PM TICKETS £16.00

Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

The Wyvern is delighted to present two of the titans of UK cricket with a side-splitting show full of Test Match memories. Join sporting institution, Peter Baxter, who was the organising brain behind BBC Radio’s Test Match Special for 34 years, and Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld OBE, one of Britain’s most loved broadcasters.

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with the Wyvern, at this magnificent patriotic event which includes rousing performances of Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Brittania and Jerusalem.

Following his sell-out autumn 2011 tour, the man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure returns to the Wyvern. One of comedy’s most innovative thinkers, this genre-stretching performer is back and he’s formed a double act…with a projector screen!

The campest cult classic of all time gets the Sing-a-long-a treatment it’s been SCREAMING for! Featuring the film, starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Meatloaf and Richard O’Brien, it’s the most outrageous, riotous, kitsch, wonderful romp ever. If you’ve done The Time Warp before, you’ll never have done it quite like this!

JUNE

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SAT 16 JUNE An Intimate Evening with

JOE LONGTHORNE plus Special Guest

Joe Longthorne began his career over three decades ago. He has appeared at the London Palladium, and enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless. However, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who says ‘Joe can do me better than I can do myself!’

SUN 17 JUNE

SUN 24 JUNE

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS How Sweet It Is

RICHARD DIGANCE

With first class music, the slickest choreography and an amazing band, the 10th Anniversary Special of Motown’s Greatest Hits – How Sweet It Is will have you Dancing On The Ceiling.

Richard Digance, described by Bob Harris as a ‘National Treasure’, continues to maintain his unique position in entertainment as a top singer, comedian and poet. His new one-man show features new songs from his latest album Old School Photograph and poems from his new book My Words.

Party All Night Long to songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers and Edwin Starr.

7.30PM

TICKETS £21.00, £19.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off

TICKETS £17.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

ENJOY A LIGHT BITE IN OUR CAFÉ-BAR BEFORE ANY PERFORMANCE

JULY TUE 10 – SAT 14 JULY We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows – Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians – are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

TERRIBLE TUDORS TUE 7PM, WED 10.30AM, THU 1.30PM, SAT 2.30PM VILE VICTORIANS WED 1.30PM, THU 10.30AM, FRI 7PM, SAT 7PM TICKETS £17.00, £15.00, £13.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off SCHOOLS £8.00 per ticket (free Teacher ticket with every 10 pupils) SCHOOLS BOOK FOR BOTH £7.00 per ticket FAMILY TICKET £44.00 (2 adults, 2 children) PM

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Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration copyright © Martin Brown.

JULY

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‘THE AUDITORIUM SEEMED FIT

TO COMBUST SPONTANEOUSLY IN AN EXPLOSION OF JOY AND EXCITEMENT!’

HHHH THE TIMES

What exactly did a baby farmer do? Can you escape the misery of the mines or the filth of the factories? Do your best to dodge the rotten railway and prepare for the Charge of the Light Brigade!

‘EVERY CHILD AND ADULT SHOULD SEE THIS. LIVE THEATRE AND HISTORY AT ITS RIP-ROARING BEST.’

TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT

DIRECTED BY PHIL CLARK

JUNE / JULY THU 28 JUNE

DANCING QUEEN 7.30PM TICKETS £21.50, £19.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FAMILY TICKET £65.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

THU 5 JULY

COOL BRITANNIA 7.30PM TICKETS £20.00, £19.00

FRI 6 JULY

A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING The Tribute Show 7.30PM TICKETS £18.00

Dancing Queen will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. This high-octane, musical extravaganza features wall-towall mega ABBA hits, including Money Money Money, Fernando, Voulez Vous and Take a Chance. So dig out those flares, and put on your dancing shoes!

Rock through five decades with the only show to celebrate all that is great about the Great British Rock phenomenon. This amazing musical experience includes songs originally performed by The Who, Oasis, The Faces and Blur and features world class musicians.

Take a trip back to the summer of ’63 and have the time of your life at the sexiest song and dance sensation of the season. A Night of Dirty Dancing features all the hits from everyone’s favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing, performed by an all-star cast of West End performers.

FRI 6 JULY & FRI 10 AUGUST DOORS OPEN 7PM

SUMMER COMEDY CURRY Join us for an evening of the very latest up-and-coming comedy talent served up with a delicious Indian buffet. Our curry and comedy combo is perfect for getting together with friends, family or work colleagues and is a great opportunity to see some emerging acts. TICKETS £30.00

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

JULY THU 19 JULY

DEREK ACORAH The True Vision Tour 7.30PM TICKETS £18.00 Derek Acorah The True Vision Tour is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.

FRI 20 JULY Band Wagon Productions and Warren Grant present

HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN 7.30PM TICKETS £17.00

With numerous TV appearances and twenty years of live stage shows, Derek Acorah is unquestionably the most time-honoured and respected Spirit Medium in the UK today. Derek’s readings have brought comfort and understanding to many thousands and with Sam, his Spirit Guide, beside him Derek Acorah will continue to bring help to many more.

Four top-class musicians recreate Led Zeppelin’s magical concerts. Starring 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 fantastic live show.

SAT 21 JULY DOORS OPEN 7PM

SINGING WAITERS PARTY Head to the Wyvern Theatre Restaurant for a mid-year party night. Enjoy a yummy cocktail on arrival and a delicious three-course meal served by our singing waiters. Once you’re in the party mood, let our resident DJ take you late into the night and enjoy some great drinks offers! TICKETS £35.00

SAT 28 JULY

HAIRY MACLARY AND FRIENDS 1PM & 4PM TICKETS £11.00 FAMILY TICKET £38.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

‘Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.’ Following a Sell-Out run at the Fringe 2010, a UK Tour in 2011 and the Christmas season at the Sydney Opera House, Hairy Maclary and his friends are springing off the page this summer and on to the stage at the Wyvern Theatre.

Summer Youth Project 2012 presents JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED

an amateur production by arrangement with

Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

SPONSORED BY

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SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT 2012

THU 23 – SUN 26 AUGUST Following the success of last year’s Summer Youth Project production of Anything Goes, our talented local young people return with the all-American musical masterpiece West Side Story. Two gangs, two lovers; excitement and danger; West Side Story is one of the most passionate stories of all time. Under the guidance of a professional creative team, the Wyvern will be filled with iconic musical theatre songs including America, I Feel Pretty, Maria and Tonight. This ground-breaking musical will captivate and astound. THU – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM, SUN 1PM TICKETS THU EVENING & MATINEES £11.50 FRIDAY EVENING £13.50 (with £1.00 donation to the Wyvern Theatre Foundation) SAT EVENING £12.50 FRIENDS £1.00 off

We are honoured that Oscar winning actress Rita Moreno, who starred as Anita in the 1961 film, supports Swindon’s Summer Youth Project.

Rita Moreno photo credit: Mike LaMonica

BE PART OF THE WYVERN THEATRE’S SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT

‘What is truly unique about theatre, for me, is the immediate experience that performing provides. Surely, one of the greatest feelings in the world, for an actor is the sheer pleasure of using every single bit of yourself, your past experiences, profoundly sad or ecstatically happy to fill and enrich the character you’re playing. But, even more thrilling, sending out enormous amounts of energy and having it come back at you doubled. AUDITIONS SAT 21 APRIL Now THAT is the meaning of CALL BACKS SUN 22 APRIL synchronicity!!!’ If you’re aged 9 – 21 and would like to be involved in this year’s RITA MORENO production, to experience ‘what is truly unique about theatre’, download an application form from wyverntheatre.org.uk and return it to the Wyvern before the audition date. All participants will be asked to perform a short dance routine and sing a song from the show, both taught on the day by an experienced choreographer and musical director.

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS

PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS The Wyvern is the perfect destination for your event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether it is business or pleasure! Centrally located, with car parks adjacent to the building, the Wyvern has a dedicated hospitality and events team that are on hand to provide first class service in a unique setting. To discuss your requirements and start planning your event please call Caroline Moore on 01793 535534 or e-mail caroline@wyverntheatre.org.uk

CELEBRATE WITH US If you are planning a party, wedding reception, banquet or buffet we offer a unique location at the heart of Swindon. Our team can decorate our flexible function room in any style and make sure your event goes smoothly.

DO BUSINESS WITH US Our function rooms come in many shapes and sizes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with space for any number of delegates from six to 600. We offer rooms ideal for conferences, training, meetings or networking events and we can provide all the refreshments you require.

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THANK YOU FOR HELPING

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL

Thank you for helping us raise over £120,000 to date for Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Children’s Charity. The generosity of Swindon theatregoers, combined with the fundraising efforts of the Wyvern Theatre staff have helped HQ Theatres and Qdos Entertainment raise the money through audience bucket collections as well as a number of fundraising events arranged by HQ Theatre staff – everything from sponsored walks to skydiving! All nine theatres and venues in the HQ Theatres Group, including the Wyvern Theatre, will continue to raise funds for the Charity, so when you see a collection bucket or tin around the theatre, please give as generously as you can. On behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Children’s Charity and HQ Theatres, thank you for your support. ©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (Theatres for Theatres ©2008) Registered charity no. 23582

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COMING SOON FRI 21 SEPTEMBER

THE DREAMBOYS Full Frontal Tour

With special guest appearances on massive TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Pineapple Dance Studios, Loose Women, This Morning and The Only Way Is Essex, The Dreamboys are unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced. This action-packed two-hour show is full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem which will literally have you begging for more! ADULTS ONLY

7.30PM TICKETS £22.50

Make your night a touch more tantalising and join our DREAMBOYS HOSTS, in the Wyvern Restaurant, before the show. For only £10.00 you can enjoy a cheeky cocktail, nibbles and canapés and, of course, our two hunky hosts! THU 15 NOVEMBER

JULIAN CLARY Position Vacant, Apply Within

Master of camp Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love. He’s promised to leave no straight unturned. ‘Because I’m still considered to be quite a catch and because Swindon is noted for its heterosexuals on the cusp, there’s bound to be stiff competition’, says Julian. ‘Therefore I’ll be hosting ruthless elimination games. You can be sure of one thing. By the end of the evening, we’ll all be celebrating my new partnership.’ A glass of Blue Nun may be available to those who make an effort or anyone named Jason. But please bring your own confetti. 8PM TICKETS £21.00

ALSO COMING SOON

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You can save £££’s on your evening out when you make your way to the Wyvern Theatre with 10 or more of your friends and family.

SAT 18 AUGUST

KEN DODD

Ken Dodd brings his famous Happiness Show to Swindon this August. He has enjoyed a professional career spanning over 50 years during which he has received numerous awards and accolades. His numerous showbiz honours include the first ever ‘Living Legend Award’ from the British Comedy Society, a Lifetime Achievement in the British Comedy Awards and in his home City of Liverpool he has been voted ‘Greatest Merseyside Of All Time’. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the legendary Ken Dodd live on stage.

Just look for the star logo on shows throughout this Brochure and receive these great discounts: GROUPS 10 – 19 £2.00 off a ticket. GROUPS 20 – 39 £2.50 off a ticket + group organiser goes free. GROUPS 40+ £3.00 off a ticket + group organiser goes free.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS The Wyvern is passionate about engaging with people of all ages who participate in the arts. The building is a creative hub and has a number of organisations under one roof, including Sixth Sense Theatre for Young People, Reach Inclusive Arts, Create Studios and Theatre Works.

‘Booking events at the Wyvern is always easy, the booking staff help in every way possible. Flexible, friendly and polite at all times.’ Bill Hunt, Group Booker To find out more contact the Ticket Office on 01793 524481

THU 21 – SAT 23 JUNE | 7.30PM & SAT MAT 2.30PM

WIZARD OF OZ

7PM

Presented by Estelle School of Dance Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Wyvern for this colourful adaptation of the classic story. This production is performed by all ages (the youngest is two)

TICKETS £21.00

TICKETS £11.00, £9.00

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SAT 17 MARCH | 7.30PM

TIME TO SHINE

Presented by Teresa’s School of Dance Teresa’s School of Dance present this year’s annual show which will involve various styles performed by dancers as young as three years old. TICKETS £10.00

THU 3 – SAT 5 MAY | 7.30PM

A WORLD OF DANCE

Presented by Sullivan School of Dance 280 local students perform in a dance extravaganza featuring many favourites from previous productions along with lots of new and exciting numbers showcasing ballet, tap, streetdance and jazz.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SAT 30 JUNE | 7.30PM

DANCING THROUGH LIFE

Presented by Italia Conti Associates Newbury Join Italia Conti Associates Newbury for an action-packed show full of variety from hip-hop and commercial to jazz, ballet and tap dance. Students range from four years to 18 years. TICKETS £14.50

TICKETS THU £10.00, CONCESSIONS £9.00, FRI, SAT £11.50

SAT 7 JULY

CLASSICAL BALLET CENTRE Come and immerse yourself into the world of dance and let the Classical Ballet Centre take you on a magical journey to the land of Oz.

SUN 15 JULY | 2PM & 6PM

OZ…

Presented by The Fitzgraham Academy of Dance Join students aged 2-18 on a whirlwind adventure as Dorothy’s transported from the dusty plains of Kansas to the darkly decadent world of Oz. Travel to the enchanted Emerald City and on the way meet the strange and sublime characters of Oz! ADULTS £10.00 CHILDREN £7.00

TUE 17 – WED 18 JULY | 7.30PM

OLIVER!

Presented by Isambard Community School Isambard Community School is proud to present their latest school production of Oliver!, the famous Lionel Bart musical, based on the characters from Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Including Where Is Love, I’d Do Anything and As Long As He Needs Me. This is an Amateur Production. All performances by arrangement of MusicScope and Stage Musicals LTD of New York.

TICKETS £7.50 CHILDREN £5.00

BOOKING INFORMATION

BOOKING INFORMATION Online booking 24-hours a day wyverntheatre.org.uk Ticket Office 01793 524481 Book your own seats at a time that suits you using our 24-hour online booking service. It’s safe, secure, easy to use and you can even select your own seats using our interactive seating plan! All bookings are subject to a £1.50 ticket charge capped at £9.00 per transaction.

THE WYVERN THEATRE TICKET OFFICE is open

Monday to Saturday 10am–6pm or until the evening performances start. We are open from 90 minutes before the performance on Sundays and Bank Holidays. We accept most major credit and debit cards. LOOK AND BOOK ONLINE!

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and click through to the ‘book now’ button. GIVE US A CALL Our friendly team are on the other

end of the phone to help or answer any questions, so give us a call on 01793 524481. COME IN AND SEE US Come into the theatre and

speak to one of our friendly staff. There are no administration fees for cash payments, Friends or bookings of 10+. PRE-SHOW DINING The Wyvern Theatre Restaurant

is open for pre-show dining on most performances. Why not book a table when you book your tickets whether it be a romantic meal for 2 or a group of friends. Contact the Ticket Office for more information. THE GIFT OF A GREAT NIGHT OUT Book yourself in one of the boxes or one of our premium seats, which are available at just £4.00 more per ticket than the top price seat. STUDENT TICKETS Full time students can get their

hands on tickets for only £5.00 on presentation of an NUS Student Card. These are allocated an hour before the performance begins. Ask the Ticket Office for more information.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING For adults who require assistance to attend the theatre, we offer one complimentary carer ticket with your booking when one of the following is presented to a member of the Ticket Office staff: a) proof of Disability Living Allowance b) proof of Attendance Allowance c) Certificate of Visual Impairment We ask patrons with wheelchairs to note the Wheelchair spaces are designed for standard size wheelchairs – if you have a larger size wheelchair please advise when booking. REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES Tickets purchased will be refunded if a performance has been postponed or cancelled. Exchanges are available to move onto another performance of the same show subject to availability, with an administration cost of £2.00 per booking.

All attempts are made to ensure that the show information and prices are correct at the time that this brochure is printed but may be subject to alterations. Discounts and concessions may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the management. From time to time the Wyvern Theatre would like to let you know about future productions we think you might be interested in. If you would prefer not to receive information please inform a member of our Ticket Office staff.

Copies of this brochure are available in large print and other accessible formats. Please contact the Ticket Office 01793 524481.

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