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FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE The Swindon branch of the Royal British Legion commemorate the 70th anniversaries of Victory in Europe and Japan, (VE Day & VJ Day). Amongst those appearing: Swindon Brass, Swindon Male Voice Choir, The Decibelles, Ghurkha Dance Group, Swindon Ukulele Band, Commonweal School Children’s Choir and 1244 ATC Cadets Band. TICKETS £10.00* UNDER 16s £5.00 off UNDER 5s Free
SUN 1 NOVEMBER 8PM
CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH As an award-winner, chart-topper and British Country Music Hall of Fame resident, Charlie covers many areas of the musical landscape from beautiful ballads, to folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop and gospel. It is with his talent for storytelling that we see him venturing into the realm of comedy, offering a fine compliment to the music and giving the concerts a real sense of intimacy. TICKETS £19.50* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
TUE 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
RUSSELL MALIPHANT COMPANYConceal | Reveal This year marks the 20th year of the collaboration between choreographer Russell Maliphant and lighting designer Michael Hulls. For this special occasion, Russell Maliphant Company present both new and classic work, including the iconic Broken Fall with music by Barry Adamson – originally performed by Sylvie Guillem and the BalletBoyz.
TICKETS £17.50* STUDENTS £7.00 off SCHOOLS OF 10+ £10.50
A Sadler’s Wells / Russell Maliphant Company Production. Co-commissioned by DanceEast, The Lowry Salford Quays and The Point Eastleigh. Co-produced by Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and Movimentos Festwochen der Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
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It will be presented in this programme by Maliphant’s own company of exceptional dancers who will also perform new creations including a quintet and a solo for former Royal Ballet dancer Dana Fouras. With a commissioned score by Mukul and costumes by Stevie Stewart.
In association with Swindon Dance
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BRAHMS TO BROADWAY
Maria Jagusz mezzo soprano Paul Turner piano Maria’s background includes working for the Royal Opera House, Opera North, Glyndebourne and Sadler’s Wells as well as significant oratorio and concert work. Her infectious personality is shown in this eclectic programme of songs ranging from the art songs of Chopin and Elgar’s Sea Pictures, through Spanish song to Jerome Kern. WED 4 NOVEMBER 8PM
FESTIVAL OF THE SPOKEN NERD Just For Graphs
The science comedy phenomenon returns, and this time they’re off the chart. Join acclaimed stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments maestro Steve ‘Danger’ Mould and geek songstress Helen Arney for graph-a-minute fun on an unprecedented linear scale. Warning: Contains graph-ic material only suitable for ages 14+. TICKETS £14.00* – £16.00*
FRI 6 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute continues to amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. This latest production features all the classics – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It To The Limit, and a whole lot more! ‘The band were flawless in their delivery both musically and vocally’ The Express TICKETS £23.50*
SAT 7 – SUN 8 NOVEMBER SAT 1PM & 4PM, SUN 10AM & 1PM
MISTER MAKER
& The Shapes Live! Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero, CBeebies’ Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour. Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes! You’ll be able to share the fun with Mister Maker’s colourful all-dancing friends Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too! This show is tons of arty fun for all the family. TICKETS £14.50* CHILDREN £3.50 off FAMILY OFFER £11.50 each* (must inc. 1 Adult)
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FRI 13 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
SAT 14 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
SUN 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE
The Tribute Show
Back by popular demand with its fifth anniversary tour, this is the original celebration of the iconic music from the multiaward-winning soundtrack to Dirty Dancing. A high-energy emotional roller-coaster of an evening with breathtaking choreography and buckets of nostalgia. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to have the time of your life! TICKETS £20.00* SENIORS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off Please note this production is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage in the West End or on tour in the UK or worldwide.
Marvel at the talent of Swindon’s Young Musicians and the Swindon Concert Band and enjoy the patriotic flag waving finale with classics such as Jerusalem and Land Of Hope And Glory. Organised by the Rotary Club of Swindon Old Town and the Rotary Club of Swindon. All the funds raised by the concert will be donated to two local charities the Prospect Hospice and Friends of Swindon Young Musicians.
Without doubt the most explosive 60s show touring the UK. This is the must-see 60s extravaganza. Original classics performed by five of the most influential artistes of the 60s – starring Chris Farlowe, Hermans Hermits, Steve Ellis (Voice of Love Affair), New Amen Corner, Union Gapuk, and hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers. TICKETS £27.50*
TICKETS £12.00* SENIORS £2.00 off FAMILY OFFER £7.50 each* (must include 1 adult)
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Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Café at the Wyvern Theatre, provides an opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and get much needed face to face support. Memory Cafés offer people with dementia and carers a platform to talk openly about living with dementia within a relaxed and informal environment.
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PSYCHIC SALLY On The Road Now in her seventh year on tour, world-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan continues to wow audiences across the country, delivering messages with incredible accuracy and validating the presence of spirit. Once a ‘best-kept secret’ she is now referred to as Britain’s best-loved psychic. TICKETS £25.00* The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment
FRI 20 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC This smash-hit ABBA and Bee Gees concert is packed with Lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicians. Featuring the UK’s No1 Bee Gees revue, hits include: Mamma Mia, Stayin’ Alive, Dancing Queen, Night Fever, How Deep Is Your Love, Super Trouper; and Bee Gees’-penned Islands In The Stream, Grease and If I Can’t Have You. TICKETS £22.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
FRI 20 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £35.00 (includes a three-course meal)
Laden with catchphrases, sauce, innuendo, sauce, cheeky humour...and more sauce! Which is handy as it’s set over dinner. This parody tribute to the stars of the 50s, 60s and 70s promises a hilarious high-speed rollercoaster production that includes YOU in an interactive competition to find out if we’re onto a classic example of British humour or just some cheaply made rubbish? Whatever happens...it’ll be a right Carry On! Join a cast of classic characters with even more front than the Wyvern! SUN 22 NOVEMBER 4PM & 8PM
KENTWOOD CHRISTMAS CRACKER Don’t miss your annual start to the Christmas festivities. Kentwood Choir bring you a wonderful show full of seasonal surprises and Christmas cheer. Featuring the wonderful Aldbourne Band, our guest Phil Steventon (vibraphone) and the Open Door Choir, celebrating their 30th Anniversary. TICKETS £14.00*
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THU 5 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £21.00*
ROY CHUBBY BROWN’S
Don’t Get Fit! Get Fat! Live He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punchlines. Chubby doesn’t hold back, sailing so close to the mark even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked! If easily offended please stay away.
SAT 7 NOVEMBER 8PM TICKETS £19.00*
TOMMY TIERNAN Out of The Whirlwind
Tommy has won every award going and is still as passionate as ever about the adventure of storytelling and comedy. Ireland’s number one comedian is also starting to take some very exciting risks.
THU 12 NOVEMBER 8PM TICKETS £25.00*
DAVE GORMAN
Gets Straight To The Point* (*The PowerPoint) Star of Modern Life Is Goodish (Dave TV) returns with brand-new show. Yes. That’s right. It’s a PowerPoint presentation. But don’t worry... You won’t need to take notes and you won’t be tested on it later. THU 19 NOVEMBER 8PM & WED 20 JANUARY 8PM TICKETS £20.00*
ED BYRNE Outside, Looking In
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That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. ‘Comedy’s holy grail....Go see!’ The Sunday Times .
SAT 21 NOVEMBER 8PM TICKETS £18.50*
JASON BYRNE 20 Years A Clown
Celebrating his 20th years of solo shows, Jason Byrne is back with his very own brand of verbose, organised chaos and near legendary stock-in-trade audience participation.
WED 13 JANUARY 8PM TICKETS £22.00*
STEWART LEE
A Room With A Stew A new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewart’s next BBC2 series of Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. See it live now weeks ahead of transmission! HHHH ‘More skilful and playful than ever’ The Guardian
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THU 11 FEBRUARY 8PM TICKETS £18.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
TOM STADE You’re Welcome
Brand-new show from the UK’s favourite Canadian resident. Candid and alluring, join Tom as he ruminates on life’s oddities and revels in his own perpetual shortcomings.
SUN 21 FEBRUARY 7.30PM TICKETS £18.50*
JENNY ÉCLAIR
Guide to Being A Middle Aged Woman (Without Going Insane) Professional Grumpy old woman, semi-bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Éclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! FRI 26 FEBRUARY 8PM TICKETS £24.00*
SEAN LOCK
15+
Keep it Light Every three years the comedian Sean Lock writes and tours a new stand-up show. Well he’s only gone and done it again! What’s he like? Come and see what he’s blithering on about this time. TUE 8 MARCH 8PM TICKETS £17.00*
RUSSELL KANE
15+
Right Man, Wrong Age In this brand-new show, Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringlyfunny, award-winning stand-up performance about growing up, growing down, and why farts will always be funny. WED 9 MARCH 8PM TICKETS £19.50*
STEWART FRANCIS Pun Gent
The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, embarks on a brand-new stand-up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show!
FRI 8 APRIL 8PM TICKETS £18.50*
CHRIS RAMSEY All Growed Up
Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Celebrity Juice regular and star of BBC2’s Hebburn embarks on his biggest stand-up tour yet! Join him as he explores all of the terrifying realisations that come with being dragged kicking and screaming into modern adulthood.
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2015 AT THE WYVERN THEATRE BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk THU 10 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £38.00 includes three-course meal
DINNER WITH THE BLUES BROTHERS
Join us to celebrate the festive season with this authentic Blues Brothers tribute. Enjoy all the hit songs and original dance routines, complete with a 1974 Dodge Monaco black and white police car as used in the original Blues Brothers movie! You’ll be transported back to 1970s America and be dancing all the way home. FRI 11 & THU 17 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £40.00 includes three-course meal
ONLY FOOLS & THREE COURSES
Marlene and Boycie are hosting a Gala Dinner, but will things go to plan with Del, Rodney and Uncle Albert (“when I was in the war...”) on the guest list? Will Raquel put in an appearance and sing? Surely not after the last time?! This is a big fun night out in a friendly party atmosphere with some of the finest comedy actors in the land, professionally produced to the highest standards with your enjoyment at the top of the menu. SAT 12 DECEMBER 8PM TICKETS £25.00 including cocktail and nibbles
A NIGHT OF BURLESQUE 18+
The Flaming Feathers return to bring you a cabaret night, studded with sequins, feathers and Burlesque. Along with the sultry sounds of Miss Alice Sparey and a wonderful hostess for the evening; Muriel Lavender, the night promises to be one not to miss if you’re a fan of all things Burlesque!
FRI 18 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £40.00 includes three-course meal
MURDER AT THE PANTO A Christmas Panto Crime 18+
Sinister forces are at work in Pantoland: Peter Pan has gone missing and Captain Hook would give his right hand to know where he is, Miss Muffett was caught blowing Little Boy Blue’s Horn and Snow White has been brutally murdered. But who did it? Help the Fairy Godmother to unmask the fairy tale fiend before the clock strikes midnight... Guests are invited to dress in themed attire! SAT 19 DECEMBER 8PM TICKETS £25.00 including a bottle of craft beer or glass of house wine and nibbles on arrival
BLUES PATROL
Andy Robert’s blues band has long been one of the finest on the circuit. A soulful blues vocalist, Andy has sung for many years with Blues Patrol and worked with many notable musicians including Otis Grand and Bobby Tench. Blues Patrol now bring their full line up to the Wyvern Theatre for the first time! SUN 20 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £36.00 includes three-course meal FRIENDS £32.00 includes three-course meal
CHRISTMAS CABARET
The Flaming Feathers return to the Wyvern Theatre with the sultry sounds of the singing starlet Miss Alice Sparey. Watch them perform Swing and Charleston routines whilst you enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal. TUE 22 & WED 23 DECEMBER 11AM – 2PM TICKETS £15.00 Including a mini Christmas buffet and unlimited squash!
KIDS’ DISNEY PARTY & THE GREAT JAYDINI’S CHRISTMAS SHOW
Come along to our Christmas parties just for the little ones! Join our DJ for some music and party games, bounce on our indoor bouncy castle and enjoy a mini Christmas buffet, all whilst you enjoy a complimentary cup of tea and a mince pie. And if you’re really good Santa may stop by! TUE 22 DECEMBER is our Disney Party! Don’t forget to dress to impress to greet Snow White and have photos taken with her. WED 23 DECEMBER is our Christmas Magic Show! Join The Great Jaydini in his magical world and enjoy a disco and delicious buffet!
NEW YEAR’S EVE–UNDER THE BIG TOP THU 31 DECEMBER £60.00 includes four-course meal DOORS 7.30PM, CARRIAGES 2.30AM Come and follow our red carpet to the Big Top and be welcomed, cocktail in hand, by our Drag Ring Master, Miss Davina Sparkle! Enjoy a sumptuous four-course feast, enjoy Miss Davina’s Comedy Cabaret and be sketched by our caricaturist. Afterwards let us take you downstairs where you’ll be thrilled by our Fire Performers as they wow with a 20 minute showcase and left to enjoy our delicious Circus Candy Bar. Dress to impress, after all there is champagne for the winner! At midnight we hand over to our DJ for the countdown while you enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz and then dance the night away. Survivor’s Breakfast bacon baps for those that survive until the end!
The Wyvern Theatre is thrilled that soap star Adam Woodyatt will headline the fairest pantomime in all of Swindon, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing Chambers, the Wicked Queen’s henchman. Staged by the producers of the Wyvern’s hugely successful productions of Dick Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk and Aladdin, you are guaranteed lots of laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular sets and costumes, dazzling song and dance routines and fun for all the family. Book your seats today or you won’t be able to look yourself in the mirror!
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£26.00 £22.00 £19.00* • £16.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off. SCHOOLS £11.00 per ticket (11th ticket free). FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS GROUPS 10+ £17.00. (2 adults, 2 children) £72.00*. GROUPS 25+ £16.50 (16th ticket free).
FRIENDS 2 FOR 1 on Sat 5 Dec 1pm & 7pm and Tue 8 Dec 7pm GREEN PERFORMANCES *• *• *• *
£28.00 £24.00 £22.00 £18.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off. GROUPS 10+ £19.00. FAMILY OFFER – 4 TICKETS GROUPS 25+ £18.50 (16th ticket free). (2 adults, 2 children) £76.00*.
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SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE Sat 19 December 1pm and 7pm.
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sun 13 December 1pm.
‘Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre has once again conjured up all the festive ingredients for a sparkling Christmas pantomime’ The British Theatre Guide on DICK WHITTINGTON 2014/15 Media partners
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MON 7 DEC NO PERFORMANCES TUE 8 DEC 1pm 7pm WED 9 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm THU 10 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm FRI 11 DEC 1pm 7pm SAT 12 DEC 1pm 7pm SUN 13 DEC 1pm 5pm MON 14 DEC NO PERFORMANCES TUE 15 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm WED 16 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm THU 17 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm FRI 18 DEC NO PERFORMANCES SAT 19 DEC 1pm 7pm SUN 20 DEC 1pm 5pm MON 21 DEC TUE 22 DEC WED 23 DEC THU 24 DEC FRI 25 DEC SAT 26 DEC SUN 27 DEC
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MON 28 DEC TUE 29 DEC WED 30 DEC THU 31 DEC FRI 1 JAN SAT 2 JAN SUN 3 JAN
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FILM NIGHT: OLIVER! CERT U Consider Yourself at home with us and enjoy our Food, Glorious Food as you join Oliver Twist on his adventures in this film version of the hit stage musical. TICKETS £12.50 including sharing platters and interval ice cream, bar open throughout
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THU 14 JANUARY 7.30PM
THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS After rampaging into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent and the West End, The Circus of Horrors is back to mark its 21st Anniversary in spectacular style. The latest incarnation ‘Welcome to the Carnevil’ is set in Victorian London in 1899 and is a show ruled by the undead, climaxing in an awesome flaming apocalypse. If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Soleil then you would be only half way there. TICKETS £17.00*, £23.00* CONCESSIONS £3.00 off
FRI 15 JANUARY 7.30PM
SNOW WHITE AND THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Adult Panto
The Market Theatre Company return to give adult audiences a viable alternative to the family pantomime. With a minimum of set, props and costume this small company will take a traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition – packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant sexual innuendo! TICKETS £17.50*
SAT 16 JANUARY 7.30PM IN THE PLACE
ALLO ALLO! Le Dinner Show ‘Allo ‘Allo – Le Dinner Show is a hilarious tribute to the very popular sitcom, performed in the Wyvern Theatre’s restaurant as you enjoy a delicious three-course meal. René, his wife Edith and the loving waitress Yvette perform this live comedy dinner theatre show, as if you were on set in the famous Café René. Guests of honour attending the dinner will be Head of Gestapo, Herr Flick and the very camp German officer Lieutenant Gruber. TICKETS £40.00 including three-course meal
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Sweeney Entertainments presents
THINK FLOYD
Think Floyd’s brand-new production features complete performances of The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here – arguably two of the most influential albums of all time. The thrilling concert atmosphere is enhanced with an impressive laser light show and promises a first-class evening of pure Pink Floyd. TICKETS £22.00* SPECIAL OFFER
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TEMPORAL VARIATIONS
Imogen Triner oboe Paul Turner piano Imogen is one of Britain’s foremost oboe soloists. She has performed concerti and highly acclaimed recitals in major London venues and festivals throughout the UK. Her programme will include Saint Saëns’ charming sonata and Britten’s Temporal Variations, together with solo piano pieces by Ravel and Bridge from Paul. FRI 22 JANUARY 7.30PM
Sweeney Entertainments presents
SUPREME QUEEN
Featuring an enormously talented band including Nathan Mathers who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required to play a very convincing Brian May, their attention to detail is truly impressive. Front man, Scott Maley plays a uncannily realistic ‘Freddy’ with just the right look, stage persona and, most importantly of all, the most incredibly powerful voice! TICKETS £21.00*
SUN 24 JANUARY 7.30PM
RAT PACK
Vegas Spectacular Show ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into Swindon with the greatest music of the 20th Century. Wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis. Every song featured is a winner – Come Fly With Me, Volare, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Sway, Mack The Knife, and many more of your favourites. TICKETS £19.00*, £22.00*
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All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
Reduced Shakespeare Company in
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] FRI 5 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
LET’S HANG ON Following continued public demand Let’s Hang On returns to the Wyvern with their award-winning celebration of the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! Featuring the classic hits – December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more! ‘An Authentic Masterpiece’ The BBC TICKETS £23.50* FRIENDS £1.00 off
THU 4 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS
The Orbison Story A brand-new production for 2016 to mark Roy Orbison’s 80th Birthday. This celebration of The Big O’s musical legacy is quite simply unmissable as Barry Steele takes you on this specially revamped musical journey in time. Add to the mix star guest tributes who really toured and performed with Roy, and you have yourself an incredible fusion of 60’s Solid Gold Classics and contemporary musical genius from two very distinct decades. TICKETS £20.00*
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SUN 7 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
© Disney 2014
Disney’s Frozen gets the full Sing-a-long-a treatment! Who hasn’t been singing Let It Go and wanting to dress up as Elsa! Join in the full experience with lyrics on screen and sing along with songs from the film. A live host will show you how to use your interactive fun pack and judge the fancy dress competition. TICKETS £15.50* CHILDREN £5.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £11.50* each (must include 1 adult) FAMILY OF 3 £11.00* each (must include 1 adult)
From the Producers of the smash hit Sing-aLong-a Sound of Music. This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles is ‘the one that you want’. The host will lead a vocal warm up, judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your magic moments fun packs. It couldn’t be easier or more fun! TICKETS £15.50* CHILDREN £5.00 off
SAT 6 FEBRUARY 7.30PM IN THE PLACE
GIMME!, GIMME!, GIMME! A MURDER AT DINNER
A Musical Comedy Murder Mystery Show Join top tribute band Abbasolutely ABBA and zany host Melvyn Starbright for an evening of mayhem, fun, laughter, murder, comedy and intrigue. Sing along to some hit classic ABBA songs with our professional singers and solve the crime as a bride-to-be tries to discover who her real father is. TICKETS £35.00 including three-course meal
SAT 6 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
THE DRIFTERS
One of the greatest bands in music industry history return to Swindon with a brand-new show for 2016. The current line-up of incredible vocalists will be performing all the classics and many newer recordings. You’ll be singing along to the upbeat soul sound of Save The Last Dance For Me, Saturday Night At The Movies, Come On Over To My Place, There Goes My First Love, Kissin’ In The Back Row Of The Movies and so much more. TICKETS £26.00*
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A VIENNESE STRAUSS GALA Recreating the romance of the Viennese Festive season, reminding you of a bygone age of glamorous soirees and Strauss waltzes. The show features highlights from some of the great Operettas of the Strauss family, Kalman and Lehar; including Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and many more. TICKETS £21.00*
SAT 13 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA
SWING – The Ultimate Big Band This fizzy and frisky, glittering gem of a show remains the best entertainment in town as Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra deliver another full-throttle performance. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. Totally fresh, crisp and dynamic. Every show bubbles with the joy of performing! TICKETS £20.00* CONCESSIONS £1.50 off
SUN 14 FEBRUARY 1PM
MILKSHAKE! LIVE
Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new stage show for 2016! Join the Milkshake! Presenters and loads more of your Milkshake friends for an all-singing, all-dancing journey through Milkshake’s magical bookcase as they explore some of the world’s favourite fairy tales!
HALF TERM FUN!
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MON 15 FEBRUARY 11AM IN THE PLACE
THE GREAT JAYDINI Enter the funny and magical world of The Great Jaydini, a talented and professional magician whose unique style puts together a blend of comedy and magic suitable for ages 4+.
HALF TERM FUN!
TICKETS £10.00 (including squash & interval ice cream)
Adults go FREE
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TUE 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over 30 musicians, this tale of the doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young Japanese bride inspired Puccini to write some of his most sublime and beautiful music. Set in Japan at the turn of the century, Madam Butterfly is among the most colourful and exotic of all operas, and from its theme of noble self-sacrifice spring melodies that grip your heart. This touching story of innocent love crushed amidst two utterly different cultures resonates as strongly as ever in today’s world. TICKETS £30.00* – £36.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off
LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES WED 17 FEBRUARY 1.05PM TICKETS £5.00 SPECIAL OFFER
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PIANO PRELUDES Hamish Brown piano Hamish was born in 1993 and grew up in Marlborough. He’s a graduate of Manchester University and is currently studying at the Royal College of Music with Simon Lepper and Roger Vignoles. He has been awarded a place on the BBC Pathway Scheme and has performed on BBC Radio 3. His major work will be Schubert’s profound and tragic Sonata in A minor D784 along with Preludes by Dutilleux and Rachmaninoff. WED 24 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW From the extraordinary opening sounds of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love to Queen’s powerhouse anthem I Want It All via AC/DC’s Highway To Hell and everything in between, this show will rock you to your core...Classic Rock doesn’t get any better than this! TICKETS £23.50*, £33.50*
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THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY 50th Anniversary Tour
Direct from its success in London’s West End, a sold-out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more. ‘Authentic and Exciting’ The Stage TICKETS £20.00* CONCESSIONS £1.50 off
SAT 27 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
IN THE PLACE An Evening with
LIONEL
Hamilton is without doubt, one of the most popular tribute artists around today. His uncanny resemblance to one of the most resilient Legends of Motown Lionel Richie is second to none. He has previously been invited by the BBC to guest alongside Lionel on the Graham Norton Show and has worked with Lionel Richie’s UK PR Company, promoting a Walkers Crisp Advert. Join us All Night Long for an unforgettable Evening with Lionel and enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal while enjoying all your favourite Lionel classics, including Easy, Hello, Dancing On The Ceiling, Destiny and many more. TICKETS £32.00 (including three-course meal)
SAT 27 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE Bon Jovi, the greatest stadium rock band of all time is now recreated in theatres by the sensational Bon Jovi Experience. Lead singer Tony Pearce takes on the noteworthy task of emulating the legendary namesake of the band Jon Bon Jovi and he does so with ease and panache. The only tribute band in the world to have shared the stage with the real McCoy. TICKETS £18.00* CONCESSIONS £17.00*
HAVE YOUR PARTY AT THE WYVERN call Caroline Moore on 01793 535 534 or e-mail cmoore@wyverntheatre.org.uk
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A FREE EVENT
Wedding Fayre SUN 6 MARCH 11AM – 3PM
Bridal Show LIVE ON STAGE!
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LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES
SPECIAL OFFER
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WED 9 MARCH 1.05PM TICKETS £5.00
£3.85
NOTTURNO Jonathan Quaintrell-Evans french horn, Paul Turner piano Jonathan (born in Wiltshire in 1992) studied at Wells Cathedral School and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has worked with figures such as Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Neville Marriner and the late Sir Richard Hickox in venues including the Royal Albert Hall, and for royalty at Buckingham Palace. His warm and uplifting programme includes the Beethoven sonata and Strauss Notturno. THU 10 MARCH 7.30PM
THAT’LL BE THE DAY 30th Anniversary Special!
Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with another opportunity to see its 30th Anniversary Special! The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line-up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy! TICKETS £25.00*
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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk A CURVE LEICESTER AND ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON PRODUCTION
TUE 1 – SAT 5 MARCH ‘A real witch could smell you across the street…to a witch, you would smell like fresh dog droppings!’ This Spring, Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family. Witches absolutely detest children. They find them revolting and are planning to wipe them out like weasels! They want to squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. But one brave young boy and his grandmother have a plan to get rid of the witches for good… if only they can avoid being turned into mice. Directed by Curve Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster, The Witches features a hugely talented cast of actor-musicians and mind-boggling illusions that will leave you flabbergasted The Witches contains stupendously scary bits and is recommended for children aged 5+ and their brave grown-ups.
TUE 1 – THU 3 MARCH 10AM & 1.30PM FRI 4 & SAT 5 MARCH 1.30PM & 7PM TICKETS £14.00* – £18.00* CHILDREN £2.00 off OVER 60s £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £1.50 off each ticket (must include 1 adult) SCHOOLS 10+ £11.00 each
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A CO-PRODUCTION WITH
ADAPTED BY DAVID WOOD DIRECTED BY NIKOLAI FOSTER
Artwork © Quentin Blake Used by arrangement with The Random House Group Limited
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ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER AND DON BLACK’S WEST END AND BROADWAY HIT STARRING
JODIE PRENGER FRI 11 – SAT 12 MARCH 7.30PM Following her acclaimed performance in the Watermill’s 2014 production of Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger now steps into Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical, Tell Me On A Sunday.
Charting the romantic misadventures of an English girl in New York during the heady days of the 1980s, this iconic musical features a wonderful original score including Unexpected Song and the chart-topping Take That Look Off Your Face. Performed by many legendary musical theatre stars including Marti Webb and Sarah Brightman, this new 2016 production directed by Paul Foster includes an intimate post-show chat with Jodie about life, love and playing the role of Emma. TICKETS £26.00*, £27.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off on Fri 11 March
SAT 12 MARCH 7.30PM IN THE PLACE
Wyvern Theatre Foundation presents
AN EVENING OF
CHEESE & ALE TASTING Join us for a delicious evening of cheese and ale tasting! Relax with friends, soak up the atmosphere of the Wyvern restaurant and sample some of the very best local ales and cheeses. TICKETS £12.50
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Raymond Gubbay presents Russia’s acclaimed ballet company returns for the UK Tour 2016
RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA SLEEPING BEAUTY MON 14 MARCH 7.30PM Every child’s favourite fairy-tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse. The critics said…‘Every child’s vision of a fairy tale brought to life’ South Wales Echo
THE NUTCRACKER TUE 15 MARCH 7.30PM This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince. The critics said…‘the scenery turned the stage into a winter wonderland’
SWAN LAKE WED 16 MARCH 7.30PM The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges. The critics said… ‘The production is a triumph’
TICKETS £33.50*, £38.50* FRIENDS £2.50 off
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SAT 19 – SUN 20 MARCH SAT 1PM & 4PM, SUN 10AM &1PM
£3.95
Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in a brand-new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and George – they can’t guess what it is, can you? Enjoy fun, games and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show with new songs and new life size puppets, Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!
TICKETS £15.00*, £17.00* CHILDREN £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £15.00* each (must include 1 adult)
THU 31 MARCH 11AM IN THE PLACE
THE GREAT JAYDINI Enter the funny and magical world of The Great Jaydini, a talented and professional magician whose unique style puts together a blend of comedy and magic suitable for ages 4+. TICKETS £10.00 (including squash & interval ice cream)
Adults go FREE
FAMILY FUN
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk THU 24 – SAT 26 MARCH THU 4.30PM, FRI 1.30PM, SAT 10.30AM, 1.30PM & 3.30PM Dare to get up close and personal! Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Zoo returns to Swindon, now introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem…
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‘PUPPET-TASTIC! THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINING. A DELIGHT’ TIME OUT, CRITIC’S CHOICE
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TICKETS £13.50*, £16.00* FAMILY OF 4 £12.50* each (must include 1 adult)
WED 30 – THU 31 MARCH WED 3PM & 6.30PM, THU 1.30PM & 4.30PM
MISSION IMPUDSEYBLE
Britain’s newest secret agent is off the leash…and ready for action! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for a brand-new interactive spy adventure suitable for the whole family starring everyone’s favourite Britain’s Got Talent champions. From K9 Intelligence Agents Ashleigh and Pudsey must defeat their arch nemesis Dr Feline and his acrobatic cat burglars as they battle for world domination. With a fantastic array of gadgets, cars, jet packs and gismos audiences will help Ashleigh and Pudsey by finding clues, breaking codes, and solving puzzles. So get ready for this amazing musical adventure, featuring West End performers, and give the nation’s original and best dancing dog the ‘appaws’ he deserves! Suitable for audiences aged 4 – 104! TICKETS £19.00* CHILDREN £3.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £16.00* each (must include 1 adult)
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RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC
Recognised internationally as the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show, and with the priceless golden seal of approval from founding member Mick Fleetwood, plus recent guest appearances from Fleetwood Mac’s very own legendary guitarist Rick Vito, this stunning new show takes you on an epic musical journey, from the exciting sound of the sixties London blues scene right through to the staggering commercial success of the seventies and eighties, and beyond. TICKETS £23.50*, £33.50*
THU 17 MARCH 8PM
BRIAN CONLEY
Alive and Dangerous The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new show. Showcasing his many talents, there’ll be singing, laughs, and much, much more in this latest variety show from one of Britain’s most-loved performers. TICKETS £23.50*
E M O C E R E H ! S Y O B E H T
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FRI 18 MARCH 8PM Get your besties together for a night at the Wyvern that you certainly won’t forget! Enjoy a cocktail and nibbles on arrival before an hilarious drag queen leads you through an evening of tantalising fun and outrageous entertainment followed by our resident DJ.
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TICKETS £26.50 including a cocktail and nibbles on arrival (Contains nudity)
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PASHA KOVALEV It’s All About You
Pasha Kovalev - winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 tours once again with his brand-new show. After the huge success of his Life Through Dance Tour he will be joined again by his spectacular dancers in an evening of Dance, chat, fun and stunning costumes. TICKETS £24.00* FRIENDS £2.50 off Mon Eve
SUN 3 APRIL 7.30PM
Talon Music Ltd presents the ‘OFFICIAL No.1’ tribute to
PHIL COLLINS Take a look at him now
And Finally…Phil Collins is recognised throughout the industry as the market leaders and definitive Phil Collins and Genesis tribute show. Now in their eighth year together this truly amazing 11-piece band which includes the ‘And Finally Horns’ faithfully re-create all the classic hits from the Phil Collins and Genesis timeless back catalogue. TICKETS £19.50*
TUE 5 APRIL 7.30PM
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR
Experience an evening of extraordinary short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thoughtprovoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. TICKETS £12.50* CONCESSIONS £11.00* GROUPS 6+ £11.00 each
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WITH
Diane Fletcher
TUE 12 – SAT 16 APRIL Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present a lavish new production of a classic Miss Marple mystery. ‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October the thirteenth, at little Paddocks – at six-thirty p.m.’ The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer... Both Judy Cornwell and Diane Fletcher have distinguished careers spanning over 50 years on stage and screen. Judy Cornwell is probably best known for her much-loved portrayal of Daisy in the hugely successful TV sit-com Keeping Up Appearances, while Diane Fletcher is forever immortalised as Elizabeth Urquhart in House Of Cards. They are joined by Tom Butcher (PC Steve Loxton in The Bill and Dr Marc Elliott in Doctors), Sarah Thomas, who played Glenda Wilkinson in Last Of The Summer Wine for 24 years, Rachel Bright (EastEnders’ Poppy Meadow) and a full supporting cast. SPECIAL OFFER
TUE – SAT 7.30PM, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £18.50* – £29.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS 2 FOR 1 on Tue Eve * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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IRELAND’S CALL
Critically acclaimed show Essence of Ireland takes on a new lease of theatrical life with Ireland’s Call, a new and exciting musical adaptation of the show – direct from Ireland. Inspired by true events and spanning three decades, Ireland’s Call follows the extraordinary journey of the strong-headed Sean Dempsey, who at the end of WW2 leaves behind his childhood sweetheart Cora and his beloved homeland Ireland, in search of a better life in the Big Apple. TICKETS £23.50*
SAT 9 APRIL 7.30PM
SOUL LEGENDS The smash-hit, stateside spectacular featuring more soul classics than any other production is making its way to Swindon! With hits by Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White and many, many more, this is set to be a soulsational evening. Relive the golden age of soul with the feel-good show of the year. Soul Legends is coming to town. TICKETS £23.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
In aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Alzheimer’s Society The Wyvern Theatre is holding a fantastic competition to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Alzheimer’s Society. Enter in one of seven categories to be in with a chance to be Top Baker and Best in Show! Our judging panel will be headed up by a surprise Great British Bake Off 2015 contestant who will also take part in a Q&A at the end of judging. SAT 9 APRIL 11AM
WYVERN CAKE TENT
TICKETS £5.00 to enter, £2.00 to watch and sample (all proceeds go to charity) For full details of categories and how to enter visit swindontheatres.co.uk
SUN 10 APRIL 7.30PM
BEYOND THE BARRICADE
Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables, present a blockbusting two-hour show, which is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. Featuring songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables! TICKETS £20.50* FRIENDS £2.50 off
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Strictly Come Dancing favourites Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you. The pro-pairing are best known for their high intensity performances on the hit BBC show and have become family favourites through pushing the boundaries of dance. Meet and Greet opportunity with Ian and Natalie pre-show for photos and autographs. TICKETS £24.00* – £26.00* CONCESSIONS £1.50 off
PRE-SHOW MEET & GREET £10.00 (tickets for meet and greet must be bought in conjunction with show ticket).
TUE 26 APRIL 7.30PM
The King Is Dead – Royal death and succession under the Tudors With over-mighty father confessors, concealed deaths and lethal faction fights over the still-warm corpse, the Tudors died as excitingly as they lived. This lecture uncovers the astonishingly dramatic story. The UK’s leading constitutional historian, known for his forthright views, talks about the period he describes as ‘the most glorious soap opera, with the whole future of countries turning on what these huge personalities felt like when they got out of bed in the morning’.
DAVID STARKEY
TICKETS £16.00*
SAT 30 APRIL 7.30PM IN THE PLACE
NEVER HAD A PROM Come along to the Wyvern Theatre for your Prom night! Dig out the ball gown and slippers, find your bow tie and join us for a sumptuous three-course meal, followed by dancing the night away to our resident DJ. Dress Code: Glamorous. This event is destined to be spectacular, so why not book in for the prom you never had! TICKETS £30.00 includes drink on arrival and three-course meal
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COMMUNITY EVENTS SAT 7 NOVEMBER 7.30PM Wyvern Theatre Foundation presents
RACE NIGHT
Join us for an evening at the races! Relax and enjoy a delicious meal and all the entertainment of Ascot or Aintree. Pick a horse from the runners in the programme and place a bet. TICKETS £12.00u (inc basket meal)
MON 16 – TUE 17 NOVEMBER 7PM
SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL
The Wyvern Theatre is thrilled to welcome local talent to the stage as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Each night four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays. Come and celebrate the achievements of our local schools while enjoying a wonderful evening of entertainment. You will see Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it before! TICKETS £9.00u CONCESSIONS £2.00 offu
THU 26 – SAT 28 NOVEMBER 7.30PM & SAT MAT 2.30PM
SWINDON GANG SHOW
‘Let Me Entertain You’ is the theme of our show this year. Our cast includes Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Brownies and of course their Leaders. There will be music from popular shows and films as well as some more traditional songs. Our sketches will be sure to make you laugh your socks off so do come and join us for an evening of fun. TICKETS £12.00u CONCESSIONS £8.00u GROUPS 10+ No booking fees.
FRI 29 – SAT 30 JANUARY 7.30PM
Thames Water Amateur Theatrical Society present
PINNOCHIO – NO STRINGS ATTACHED
Thames Water staff yet again tread the boards in the name of charity. Putting their own take on a well-known story, this family friendly show promises you laughter, singing and great entertainment and no lies. A group who put the ‘Ham’ into Amateur return to the Wyvern for their 21st show and are looking to raise lots of money for some worthwhile causes. TICKETS £12.00u
TUE 9 FEBRUARY 4PM & 6.30PM
SWINDON SCHOOLS DANCE FESTIVAL
Primary and secondary schools from throughout Swindon and beyond come together to perform dances they have been preparing together having been inspired by A Night At The Musicals. TICKETS £9.00u UNDER 16s £3.00 off
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FRI 19 – SAT 20 FEBRUARY 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM
SWINDON ACADEMY OF DANCE
An explosion of all genres of dance performed by over 200 local children, something for everyone! TICKETS £12.00u – £15.00u CONCESSIONS £10.00u
MON 7 MARCH 3PM & 5.30PM TBC
THE GREAT BIG DANCE OFF
The Great Big Dance Off is a national dance competition open to primary and secondary schools across England. This exciting competition brings together children of all ages and abilities encouraging them to have a good time. TICKETS £9.00u UNDER 16s £3.00 off
WED 23 MARCH 7PM
SWINDON ACADEMY Annual Gym & Dance Display
Swindon Academy’s primary and secondary students perform a unique mixture of dance, vaulting and gymnastic routines. This display is a showcase for the talent that exists at Swindon Academy. The show is not to be missed! TICKETS £2.50u – £3.50u
THU 21 – SAT 23 APRIL THU – SAT 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM Performed by the Talented Youth of Swindon…Onstage, Backstage and in the Orchestra. A show not to be missed! TICKETS £15.00u – £20.00u SAT MAT CONCESSION £1.00 off FRI & SAT EVE £17.00u – £20.00u FAMILY TICKET £55.00u – £75.00u EARLY BIRD FAMILY OFFER Book by 25 December for £5.00 off all Family Ticket bundles
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is a range of nationally recognised qualifications for young people aged under 25 that demonstrate their experience and skills within arts. Your visit to the Wyvern or Arts Centre could help you gain these qualifications. To find out more about ARTS AWARD and to find a local centre please visit artsaward.org.uk
THANK YOU FOR HELPING
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL Wyvern Theatre is raising money to help fund brand-new operating theatres at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. For the past four years HQ Theatres & Hospitality, alongside sister company Qdos Entertainment, has been supporting the Theatres for Theatres appeal, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 23582
So far the generosity of audiences and staff has raised over £710,000 for the charity, but we have more to raise to help build and equip a suite of new operating theatres at the Hospital which will open in 2017. You can donate using collection tins at the Wyvern Theatre or online at gosh.org/theatredonation Your support makes a huge difference. Thank you.
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SIXTH SENSE THEATRE COMPANY Based at the Wyvern Theatre, we produce professional shows for young people, touring the South West and beyond. As well as projects in schools and community settings, we also run Swindon Youth Theatre. Weekly workshops and regular performances develop Acting and Technical Theatre skills as well as confidence, self-esteem and teamwork.
Workshop Groups are available for those aged 5 to 25 years and run during term time. To join Swindon Youth Theatre or learn more about Sixth Sense Theatre Company, visit sixthsensetheatre.com or phone 01793 614 864.
GROUPS GET MORE Whether you’re organising a family group of 10, a birthday party of 30, a work outing of 50 or a school trip for 200, we can offer you special rates and discounts, a hassle-free booking process and a range of other fantastic benefits including:
★ No booking fees for bookings of 10+ tickets ★ Facility to pre-book hospitality packages for the same show including interval drinks, ice creams and private dining ★ Dedicated Group Bookings Co-ordinator ★ Flexible reservation periods and To receive a personalised service and be advised payment options of discounts, the best seats available and your payment options, contact our Group Sales Assistant through ★ Invoices which can be posted or emailed to the Ticket Office on 01793 524481 (Mon – Sat you to review and check before paying 10am – 6pm) or fill out our group enquiry form online ★ Free postage at swindontheatres.co.uk to get started ★ A great range of discounts on selected events
Standard group discounts on the majority of our shows, (look out for the
symbol in our season brochure)
GROUPS 10 –19 £2.00 off a ticket GROUPS 20 – 39 £2.50 off a ticket + group organiser free GROUPS 40+ £3.00 off a ticket + group organiser free
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If you require easy access to the theatre, we recommend using the Whalebridge car park and entering through the side pod if you are sitting in the stalls. If you are sitting in the circle or boxes or coming to the restaurant, we recommend you use Regent Circus car park and enter through the main doors in Theatre Square. Please telephone the Ticket Office on 01793 524481 if you are unsure. Evening rates after 6pm are £1.00 for up to two hours and £2.00 for over two hours at Whalebridge and £1.80 for over two hours at Regent Circus. Please note – parking for patrons with blue badges will remain available adjacent to the Wyvern in Regent Close car park. Please keep checking swindontheatres.co.uk for further updates about the car parks.
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Swindon Borough Council have now closed the Islington Street open air car park and the Wyvern multi-storey car park, which is due to be demolished. The Wyvern has several other car parks within easy walking distance including the Whalebridge multi-storey, which is further down Islington Street and Regent Circus car park.
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BOOKING INFORMATION Online booking 24-hours a day swindontheatres.co.uk Ticket Office 01793 524481 WYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN
THE WYVERN THEATRE TICKET OFFICE Book in person, for any
show at the Wyvern Theatre or Swindon Arts Centre, at the Wyvern Theatre Ticket Office - open Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm or until the evening performance begins; open 90 minutes before performances on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
SWINDON ARTS CENTRE Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4BJ For information about getting to each venue, visit swindontheatres.co.uk
THE ARTS CENTRE TICKET OFFICE
Open 60 minutes before a performance.
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BOOKING FEES Bookings are
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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.
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subject to a per-ticket charge, as detailed in this brochure, capped at six tickets. No fees are charged for Friends, group bookings of 10 or more, or school bookings. An additional cost of £1.00 is charged where customers choose to have tickets sent by post.
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ACCESS FOR ALL We are committed to making The Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre accessible to everyone. If you have any access requirements please let us know when booking. • Access for wheelchair users • Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared facilities • Selected accessible performances • Working dogs welcome • Accessible toilet
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