Autumn - Winter 2016 at the Wyvern Theatre by Wyvern Theatre

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WYVERN THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE

AUTUMN / WINTER 2016

highlights this season…

GREASE DAVID WALLIAMS’ GANGSTA GRANNY BALLETBOYZ BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY CINDERELLA

plus much, much more…

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FAMILY FUN DAY

SAT 29 OCTOBER 10AM – 1PM

Following the huge success of our previous FREE Family Fun Days, the Wyvern Theatre is preparing to welcome many more families for much more fun! With character appearances and free events taking place, there will be something for everyone to enjoy – bringing the whole family together! Put the date in your diary and visit swindontheatres.co.uk to keep up-to-date with the line-up for this year’s Family Fun Day.

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AUTUMN / WINTER 2016

Tea & Tour

THU 21 JULY, THU 15 SEPTEMBER, THU 20 OCTOBER, THU 17 NOVEMBER After sell-out dates last season, we are thrilled to be continuing with our Tea & Tour packages. Let our expert guides lead you behind the curtain to explore the backstage secrets of show business. Tread the boards and see the auditorium from the stars’ point of view. After your tour, relax and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea created by our hospitality team. Tours begin at 2pm, followed by afternoon tea at approximately 2.45pm. Available for pre-bookings only.

TOUR AND AFTERNOON TEA £10.00 per person TOUR AND PROSECCO AFTERNOON TEA £15.00 per person (As above but with a glass of bubbles!)

PARTY WITH US THIS CHRISTMAS... Whether it’s an intimate party or a rollicking celebration you’re planning this festive season, we can provide the perfect space for your occasion. Hire the Theatre, The Place with its own bar or our intimate Pantomime Suite and enjoy a whole range of catering options from formal dinner parties to drinks and nibbles.

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Contact our team now on 01793 524481 or email Caroline at caroline@wyverntheatre.org.uk for more information.

Our standard group discounts are available wherever you see the star symbol

GROUPS GROUPS 8 – 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

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Re-live the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time: She’s Like The Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me, I’ve Had The Time Of My Life and more. This show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage currently on tour in the UK and worldwide. TICKETS £23.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

Frozen Cocktail of the day Only £4.50

FRI 8 JULY 7.30PM IN THE PLACE

FILM: GREASE (PG) Grease is the word! Whether you’re a Pink Lady or a T-Bird, grab your jacket and join us for a summer night of fun as we watch John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in the classic film version of the stage musical Grease. TICKETS £15.00 includes a buffet and interval ice cream, bar open throughout (No booking fee)

SUN 10 JULY 7.30PM

CHAS & DAVE Over the past two years they have headlined The Royal Variety Show, performed an arena tour with Status Quo and performed at the VE Day Concert which was televised by the BBC. Chas & Dave know how to give an audience a good time, performing all the hits that made this Cockney duo famous such as Gertcha, Sideboard Song, Rabbit, Ain’t No Pleasing You, Margate and more. TICKETS £30.00, £32.00

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SAT 16 JULY 7.30PM IN THE PLACE

FRI 15 JULY 7.30PM

THE ELVIS YEARS

18+

A NIGHT OF BURLESQUE

The Story of the King

Be instantly transported back to the golden years of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Witness Elvis audition for the very first time at Sun Studios, then become part of the TV audience for the ‘68 Comeback Special, and finally dance in the aisles at a Las Vegas concert as Mario recreates, with incredible accuracy, the charisma, stage presence and humour of the man himself - you may even get your hands on a scarf!

The Flaming Feathers return to bring you a cabaret night, studded with sequins, feathers and Burlesque. Along with the sultry sounds of Miss Alice Wild 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! TICKETS £25.00 includes buffet

WED 27 JULY 7.30PM

PSYCHIC SALLY Call Me Psychic The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand-new and most jawdropping show yet - Call Me Psychic. Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her eighth year on the road. This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment. TICKETS £27.00

TICKETS £23.50 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off

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SHOWADDYWADDY Showaddywaddy have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the world extensively. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting and features all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. Under The Moon Of Love, Three Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock And Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many more. TICKETS £21.50

SUN 31 JULY 7.30PM

Experience the spectacle and energy of Tina Turner’s live shows with a six-piece live-band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of rock and soul. They’ll take you from the early days with Ike, and songs like River Deep, Mountain High, through to Tina’s solo comeback in the 80s with her massive solo hits like Simply The Best and What’s Love Got To Do With It. TICKETS £20.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

Frozen Cocktail of the day Only £4.50

SAT 20 AUGUST 7.30PM

Celebrate

A NIGHT IN RIO

the Rio 2016 Olympics in style

Let our Rio Show Girls welcome you with a traditional Caipirinha cocktail and get you settled into your seats for a sumptuous three-course meal with a Brazilian twist! As dinner begins, our carnival music and dancers will have you wanting to jump up and join in with the fiesta. After dinner join our Samba instructor to learn some moves, then hit the dance floor with help from our DJ and traditional Carnival Drummers. Dress to impress for this Night In Rio! TICKETS £35.00 includes three-course meal and cocktail on arrival

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SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN WED 3 & WED 17 AUGUST 11AM – 2PM

KIDS’ CINDERELLA PARTY

SLUSHY DRINK & BAG OF SWEETS only £2.50

Come along to our Cinderella Party, just for the little ones and inspired by your favourite Disney movies. Join our DJ for some music and party games, bounce on our indoor bouncy castle and enjoy a mini buffet, all whilst you enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee.

WED 10 & WED 24 AUGUST 11AM IN THE PLACE

THE GREAT JAYDINI

Don’t forget to dress to impress to greet Cinderella and have photos taken with her.

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 £12.50 Including a mini buffet and unlimited squash ADULTS go FREE

TICKETS £11.00 (including squash and interval ice cream) ADULTS go FREE

SUN 4 SEPTEMBER 8PM

THE OVERTONES After three consecutive top five albums, 750,000 sales and three sold-out headline tours, The Overtones continue to reboot classic sounds for contemporary audiences. A consistently popular attraction at major events including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, the Festival of Remembrance, BT London Live and British Summer Time, don’t miss The Overtones when they appear at the Wyvern this September! TICKETS £34.50 VIP £67.00 includes ticket, meet and greet & photo with the band

FRI 9 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

PSYCHIC AND SCIENCE This show is new and innovative and stars the Godfathers of the Paranormal – the incomparable and renowned Richard Felix, Ghost and Scientific Historian and the phenomenal, world-acclaimed Spirit Medium, Derek Acorah. Derek and Richard have worked together for the past ten years and are known world-wide for their appearances together on the ground-breaking television programme Most Haunted. TICKETS £21.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off

RUSSELL WATSON THU 28 JULY SOLD OUT

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THU 7.30PM, FRI 4PM & 8PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM Following the huge success of the 2015 Summer Youth Project, Hairspray, we go together again this year to present the smash-hit, Rock ‘n’ Roll classic Grease. Grease tells the tale of a group of teenagers coming of age in 1950s America. The excitement of the start of the school year takes hold as Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski return to Rydell High and their summer fling has everybody talking. Grease is an ode to young love, Rock ‘n’ Roll and enduring high school friendships. Expect to hear all the classic songs, including Summer Nights, You’re The One That I Want and Greased Lightning. Grab your Pink Lady and T Bird jackets and head down to Rydell High for what promises to be the Wyvern’s most electrifyin’ project yet! THU 7.30PM £14.50 FRI 8PM & SAT 7.30PM £15.50 FRI 4PM & SAT 2.30PM £14.00 FRIENDS £1.00 off All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to postage charges if applicable (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)

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18+

FRI 9 SEPTEMBER 8PM IN THE PLACE 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. Afterwards you can dance until late with our resident DJ. TICKETS £26.50 including a cocktail and nibbles on arrival (Contains nudity)

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SAT 10 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

ABBA REUNION The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show is the creation of an award-winning West End Director, Producer and Choreographer and stars the original Frida from the London West End cast! Superbly accurate vocals, harmonies, guitar, keyboards plus back-line musicians combined with stunning iconic replica costumes, choreography and set produce the most authentic and requested ABBA tribute show in the world today. TICKETS £23.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00

THU 15 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS

18+

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A classy new all-male variety show with full theatre GET THE REST OF production and explosive choreography, as seen on THE BOTTLE Britain’s Got Talent and TOWIE. Forbidden are skilled and FREE professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personalities and honed physiques in equal measure. They can sing, they can dance and they are VERY easy on the eye! Think Cirque de Soleil meets Magic Mike! TICKETS £22.50 – £26.00

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FRI 16 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM IN THE PLACE

AN EVENING WITH BLUES PATROL We present Andy Roberts and his band; Tony Pow (Guitar), Richard Simmons (Piano), Tex Comer (Bass) and Ed Spevock (Drums). Enjoy a delicious meal whilst this contemporary Soul and Blues outfit plays a mixture of original material together with their own superb interpretation of tunes by the likes of Curtis Mayfield and Joe Louis Walker. TICKETS £25.00 including a welcome drink and food buffet

FRI 16 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

SAT 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

THE COUNTRY SUPERSTARS EXPERIENCE

SOMEONE LIKE YOU

This truly unique show is hosted by Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country, Sarah Jayne. She has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 24 years. Sarah Jayne and award-winning vocal impersonator Andy Crust take us on a journey back through time meeting some of the most influential icons who shaped Country music history. Featuring Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver and new for 2016, Glen Campbell!

The Adele Songbook

Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Adele Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance. The show faithfully recreates the magic of the three record-breaking albums 19, 21 and 25 - including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Hello, and the multi-million seller Skyfall. TICKETS £22.25 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

TICKETS £21.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

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‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’ The Telegraph

‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’ The Sunday Times

‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ The Observer

MON 19 – SAT 24 SEPTEMBER The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, with over 26,000 performances in London. This record-breaking 60th anniversary production is back by popular demand. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. MousetrapOnTour.com Running time approx. 2 hours 20 mins.

MON – SAT 7.30PM THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS £24.00 – £32.50 FRIENDS £2.50 off on Mon Eve All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to postage charges if applicable (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)

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‘Kids adore David Walliams’ books and they loved this show… Every comic opportunity is grasped.’ Daily Telegraph

Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011. Cover lettering of author’s name © Quentin Blake, 2010

FROM THE ACCLAIMED PRODUCERS OF HORRIBLE HISTORIES COMES THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THIS AMAZING STORY BY DAVID WALLIAMS, THE UK’S BEST-SELLING AUTHOR FOR CHILDREN

TUE 27 SEPTEMBER – SAT 1 OCTOBER It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

‘What a fantastic show! It’s truly brilliant! And so much better than the book!’ David Walliams

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TUE 7PM, WED 10.30AM & 7PM, THU 1.30PM & 7PM, FRI 10.30AM & 7PM, SOLD-OUT SAT 2.30PM SAT 7PM LAST FEW TICKETS TICKETS From £16.00 CHILDREN & OVER 60s £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £16.00 each (must include one adult) SCHOOLS 10+ £10.00 each with every 11th ticket free All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to postage charges if applicable (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)

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FILM: TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR (PG) Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) they agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. TICKETS £15.00, including a buffet

SUN 25 SEPTEMBER 3PM

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

and special guests

Ray McVay presents the world’s greatest Big Band featuring the Moonlight Serenaders, Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter. Guest stars Swing Time Jivers and the Polka Dot Girls remembering the Andrews Sisters. Included in the show: In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade and Chattanooga Choo Choo! TICKETS £23.50 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

SUN 2 OCTOBER 1.30PM & 3.30PM Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book Stick Man is coming to the Wyvern! Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves. Guarantees more fun than you can shake a stick at! Most suitable for children aged 3+ with their friends and families ★★★★★‘Julia Donaldson’s miniature epic. Sally Cookson and her team recreate the book with vigour and imagination’ The Times

From the book by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler creators of The Gruffalo Stick Man © 2008 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books

TICKETS £15.50 CHILDREN £14.50 FAMILY OF 4 £14.50 each (must include 1 adult)

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TUE 4 OCTOBER 7.30PM ‘By far the best company to bring Russian opera and ballet to British audiences’ Stage Talk Magazine Sung in French with English surtitles. Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live Orchestra with over 30 musicians. Feel the thrill and passion of love, jealousy and violence of 19th Century Seville in one of Bizet’s most popular pieces. It tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. José abandons his childhood sweetheart and deserts from his military duties, yet loses Carmen’s love to the glamorous toreador Escamillo. Love, treachery, passion and betrayal, Carmen has it all. TICKETS £31.50 – £37.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off

LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES WED 5 OCTOBER 1.05PM TICKETS £6.00 Accompanied children (14 and under) free. (No booking fee)

Lorna Osbon violin Paul Turner piano The drama of Piazzolla’s Delonga Del Angel and the sultry blues in Ravel’s Sonata No.2 set the scene for our jazz-influenced season. Other works include the Third Sonata by Delius and some beautiful Lutoslavski, elegantly played by Lorna Supported By who makes a much anticipated return visit.

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THU 6 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN

10 Year Anniversary

Join the party as this scintillating show celebrates its 10th birthday by honouring the 50th anniversary of chart-topping single Reach Out I’ll Be There. All-new for 2016, the theatrical treat with a huge cast marks a decade of continuing the legend of solid-gold artistes the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more. TICKETS £27.50 CONCESSIONS £3.00 off

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WED 14 SEPTEMBER 8PM TICKETS £20.50

MILES JUPP Songs of Freedom Astronauts. Regrets. The sexes. Social media. Hipsters. Poo. Rage. Medicine. Manners. Identity. Lost stuff. Other stuff. Miles Jupp, (Stand-up, actor, writer, thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz) hits the road in a freshly-ironed shirt and some robust trousers and tries to make some bloody sense of it all.

SAT 15 OCTOBER 8PM TICKETS £20.25

14+

JASON BYRNE is ‘Propped Up’ A brand-new show from the very experienced, very funny, very highly acclaimed, very absolutely trouser wetting, very can’t watch much more as I think I’m going to die comedian. Jason now brings back his warmth and generous stagecraft with even more props and silly humour.

SUN 6 NOVEMBER 3.30PM & 7.30PM TICKETS £30.50

AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD Let’s Go Backwards Together Publican. Politician. Other thing beginning with P. Philosopher, yeah, that. The nation’s critically acclaimed bar-based-braveheart, Al Murray - The Pub Landlord embarks on a common sense crusade to re-Great Britain in his brand-new show.

ROMESH RANGANATHAN Songs of Freedom

SUN 18 SEPTEMBER

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As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it’s time to let it all out. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy, a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event.

THU 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £31.00

KEVIN ‘BLOODY’ WILSON Second of the Final Farewell Tours

18+

EXTRA

The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert DATE performance; for most, it’s a full on event and an ADDED opportunity to tick from your bucket-list, a chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend. Kevin’s first show on 4 November is already sold-out, so get tickets fast for this extra date.

FRI 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £23.00

JETHRO 40 Years The Joker

A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace the stage. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius.

THU 1 DECEMBER 8PM TICKETS £19.50

MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE

14+

Why The Long Face?

One of Britain’s finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus’ talent was noted early on in his career in 1996 when he won the BBC New Comedian Award at the Edinburgh Festival. He is now regarded as a major comedy, writing and acting talent, performing stand-up nationally to sell-out audiences around the UK and globally at international comedy festivals.

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A VISION OF ELVIS Celebrating all the music of Elvis Presley from Sun Studio’s through to ‘68 Comeback with the finale being the Concert Years engaging audiences with an up-lifting and authentic Elvis experience. On stage, the award-winning Rob Kingsley has the total package - the look... the sound...the charisma, and together with his spectacular live ten-piece band this show leaves the audience in no doubt that they are witnessing a truly authentic Elvis show. TICKETS £24.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

SAT 8 OCTOBER 7.30PM

FRANKLY SINATRA

Starring Stephen Triffit – the World’s No.1 Frank Sinatra The world’s No.1 Frank Sinatra celebrates the golden anniversary of Ol’ Blue Eyes’ most famous live recording – Sinatra Live At The Sands – with a brand-new production featuring many of the songs from the classic album. Featuring the swing, the swagger and the velvet vocals of Frank Sinatra in concert, enjoy an unmissable evening with Stephen Triffitt. TICKETS £26.00 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off FRIENDS £2.00 off

SUN 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THE RUBETTES On their first solo tour since the 70s three of the original Rubettes line-up, Alan Williams, John Richardson and Mick Clarke re-live some of the events leading up to and during the Rubettes’ success years when their classic world-wide number one hit Sugar Baby Love shot them to stardom paving the way for a further 15 international hits which assured their place in Rock ‘n’ Roll history as icons of the Glam Rock era. TICKETS £22.50

Photo: Steve Tanner

TUE 11 OCTOBER 7.30PM

James Wilton Dance present

LEVIATHAN

Multi-award-winning choreographer James Wilton re-imagines Herman Melville’s seminal novel, Moby Dick. Featuring a cast of seven, Wilton’s trademark blend of athletic dance, martial arts, capoeira and partner-work, Leviathan will have you on the edge of your seat. It will leave you gasping for air under the sheer ferocity of movement, all accompanied by a powerful electro-rock soundtrack by Lunatic Soul. TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off STUDENTS £8.50 SCHOOLS £9.00 & 11th ticket free

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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk THU 13 OCTOBER 7.30PM

GRAEME SWANN’S Great British Spin Off

with Henry Blofeld

Graeme Swann, England’s greatest ever spin bowler is heading to the Wyvern with none other than cricket’s best-loved commentator, Henry Blofeld. Who better to discuss the trials and tribulations of Swanny’s illustrious career than the man who commentated on it every step of the way, and who better for Henry to pass on his pearls of wisdom to after 40 years in the TMS commentary box. TICKETS £28.50

FRI 14 OCTOBER 7.30PM

MUM’S THE WORD 2

16+

Michelle Heaton (Liberty X) Gemma Bissix (EastEnders, Hollyoaks), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Polly Highton star in this brand-new production of Mum’s The Word 2. One of the nation’s favourites ‘Mum’s The Word’ laughs at the comedic horrors of bringing up children in this new and updated version of the hit-show. Join the mums, now ‘older and wider’, on their continuing journey into their new parenting nightmare that is teenagers! TICKETS £26.50 FRIENDS £2.50 off

BLACK ADDER

SAT 15 OCTOBER 7.30PM IN THE PLACE

Edmund & Queenie – The Comedy Dinner Show Step back in time to Medieval Britain and your host for the evening is Queen Elizabeth I, who majestically sits on her high throne throughout your meal. With funny live songs, laughter, music and interaction, all brought to you by the very best professional, award-winning comedy impressionist actors. TICKETS £35.00 including a three-course meal

MON 24 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THE POWER OF LOVE The Music of Céline Dion

One woman, one voice...but what a voice! Finally, an opportunity to sit and watch, sing, clap along and dance as an exceptional group of live musicians re-create the superb songbook of Céline Dion. Performed by a genuine one-of-a kind songbird, this isn’t a tribute - this is so much more, this is Vegas on location. TICKETS £23.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off

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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 19 – SAT 22 OCTOBER Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. Songs include the well know tunes from the MGM film Over The Rainbow, Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead, If I Only Had A Brain, If I Only Had A Heart, If I Only Had The Nerve, We’re Off To See The Wizard and Follow The Yellow Brick Road. A non-professional production. WED & FRI 7.30PM, THU 4.15PM & 7.45PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM TICKETS From £16.00 CONCESSIONS & GROUPS Discounts available

THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS TUE 25 OCTOBER 7.30PM SWAN LAKE A Compelling Legend of Tragic Romance The perfect romantic ballet of all time performed to Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the palace ballroom to the moonlit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. WED 26 OCTOBER 7.30PM SLEEPING BEAUTY A Spectacular Fairy-tale Every child’s favourite fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty 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. TICKETS £32.00, £35.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off CHILDREN £22.50

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HALF TERM TREATS WED 26 OCTOBER 11AM

SLUSHY DRINK & BAG OF SWEETS only £2.50

KIDS’ CINDERELLA PARTY Come along to our Cinderella Party, just for the little ones and inspired by your favourite Disney movies. Join our DJ for some music and party games, bounce on our indoor bouncy castle and enjoy a mini buffet, all whilst you enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee.

THU 27 OCTOBER 11AM IN THE PLACE

THE GREAT JAYDINI

Don’t forget to dress to impress to greet Cinderella and have photos taken with her.

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 £12.50 Including a mini buffet and unlimited squash ADULTS go FREE

TICKETS £11.00 (including squash and interval ice cream) ADULTS go FREE

THU 27 OCTOBER 7.30PM

LET’S HANG ON Let’s Hang On return to the Wyvern Theatre with their award-winning celebration of the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! Featuring an anthology of classic hits including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more. TICKETS £25.00 FRIENDS £1.00 off

FRI 28 OCTOBER 7.30PM

BALLETBOYZ Life BalletBoyz are back with a brand-new show for 2016 co-produced by Sadler’s Wells in association with Artsdepot. Featuring two new commissions by Pontus Lidberg and Javier de Frutos the evening takes an elegant, powerful and sometimes provocative look at life and death presented in BalletBoyz’s inimitable style. TICKETS £21.50

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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk SAT 29 OCTOBER 7.30PM

The Unique Komedy Ukulele Orchestra present

UKE SEXY THING Musicians from TUKUO directed by Peter Moss will be combining their totally unique vocal harmony blend with their own brand of typically British humour, brilliantly daring and inventive arrangements and the unbelievable sound of their miniature instrument of choice, the famous and hugely underrated ukulele. TICKETS £23.50 FRIENDS £2.50 off

SAT 29 OCTOBER 7.30PM IN THE PLACE TICKETS £35.00 including a three-course meal.

The Wyvern Theatre are scared thrilled to welcome back The Addams Family. They’re creepy and they’re kooky – Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester and LURCH, meet and eat the guests at their home, where nothing is as it seems. Be ready to start clicking your fingers!

MON 31 OCTOBER – TUE 1 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TUE MAT 2.30PM

ROUND THE HORNE

The 50th Anniversary Tour

From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round The Horne. For half an hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief. With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round The Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 50 years on. TICKETS £21.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £3.00 off

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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 2 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

FOSTER & ALLEN 40th Anniversary Concert Celebrating 40 years together in the music business, international recording artists Foster & Allen will be performing a string of their hits including Bunch Of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years, I Will Love You All My Life and Old Flames. They will also be playing some of their recent recordings like Gold & Silver Days and A Hug, as well as some songs from their new 40th Anniversary Celebration CD due out in early Autumn. TICKETS £22.50 FRIENDS £2.50 off

THU 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THAT’LL BE THE DAY The UK’s No.1 Rock ‘n’ Roll variety show returns! Featuring a fresh new line-up of sensational classic hits, spanning the 50s right through to the 80s, mixed with more hilarious comedy! ‘This show just gets better and better’ The Telegraph TICKETS £27.50

SAT 5 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

JOE BROWN Just Joe For the first time ever... Just Joe, the man by himself, uncut, solo, uncensored, an audience with. This show however will not only be stories and anecdotes, it will feature a lot of music, aided and abetted by his old friend Henry Gross. Joe will play many a song and do what he does better than almost anyone else – entertain with a capital E, what could be more entertaining and what could be more of a treat! TICKETS £28.00

TUE 8 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

PSYCHIC SALLY Call Me Psychic The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand-new and most jaw-dropping show yet - Call Me Psychic. Funny, entertaining, sometimes heart-breaking, often controversial; the show celebrates her eighth year on the road. This is a fantastic and unique evening out not to be missed. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment. TICKETS £27.50

TICKETS £33.50*, £38.50* All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to FRIENDS £2.50 off if applicable *A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be (booking added to and all transactions postage charges postage fees unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details. will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)

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LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES WED 9 NOVEMBER 1.05PM

TICKETS £6.00 Accompanied children (14 and under) free.

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Raymond Burley guitar A stunning recital entirely of music from South America by the likes of Barrios, Piazzolla, Brouwer and Lauro. Rhythmic – syncopated - jazzy even. ‘One is free to appreciate (his) genuine flair for the 20th century idiom; he was born to play this music. He’s totally at home with it’ George Warren, Soundboard magazine USA. WED 9 NOVEMBER 7PM

STEVE BACKSHALL Wild World Wildlife TV presenter, adventurer, naturalist and children’s author, Steve Backshall, takes us on a tour of the real life expeditions that have inspired his books. It’s a wild journey, illustrated with photos and films from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from the tundra to the top of the world’s highest peaks, and from the depths of the rainforest to the bottom of the ocean. (Parents are advised that the content might be challenging for very young children.) TICKETS £22.25 UNDER 16s £18.25

FRI 11 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC Join the fantabba-ulous party of the year as the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s greatest hit Dancing Queen is celebrated in sequin-spangled style. ABBA and Bee Gees classics abound. Rocking the retro sounds Frozen of ‘the right music’ Mamma Mia, Stayin’ Alive, Super Trouper, Cocktail Night Fever and Waterloo – to Lycra-tight perfection. TICKETS £24.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off EARLY BIRD £2.00 off all tickets booked by 31 August 2016.

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FRI 11 NOVEMBER 7.30PM IN THE PLACE

FILM: CARRY ON... UP THE KHYBER (PG) Sir Sidney (Sidney James), his wife (Joan Sims) and their colonial dinner guests ignore an uprising sparked by the Khasi of Kalabar (Kenneth Williams). Many consider Carry On... Up The Khyber to be the best in the series. Join us for an evening full of spice! TICKETS £19.50 including a curry buffet

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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk SUN 13 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE The Tour That Never Ends

With the definite feel-good factor, this is a must-see 60s show for 2016. Herman’s Hermits, The Merseybeats, Chris Farlowe, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Ivy League, New Amen Corner, Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers. Step back in time and relive the past during an evening true to the 60s, when pop music was at its very best. TICKETS £30.00

WED 16 NOVEMBER 7PM

JACKSON

Live in Concert Starring Ben and his incredible band and dancers Ben’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Ben is joined on stage by his incredible band and dancers who work their way through all the hits. His renditions of Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean are truly sensational. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice. TICKETS £23.75

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FRI 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM IN THE PLACE

A hilarious evening of pure theatrical improvisational comedy and caricature. Your hosts for the evening are the crème brûlée of Peckham and look like Del, Rodney, Uncle Albert and friends. This cast have a specific skill set which enables them to listen, respond and interact with the audience in a live, fully inclusive, immersive dining experience. This spectacular dinner show brings a new pastiche dimension to entertainment which was celebrated as iconic British sitcom. Praise for Laughlines’ tribute show

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‘JOYOUS! I LOVE THIS SHOW’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

‘THE AUDIENCE GO ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. IT’S THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET’ DAILY MAIL

‘THIS SHOW IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE BRILLIANT MUSICAL BUDDY YET, BUY YOUR TICKET NOW!’ THE SUN

TUE 22 – SAT 26 NOVEMBER

TUE – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM

This sensational multi-award-winning West End show returns to the Wyvern Theatre.

TICKETS From £20.00 FRIENDS £19.50 on Tue 22 November SENIOR CONCESSIONS £19.50 Wed & Sat Mat CONCESSIONS £1.50 off except Fri & Sat Eve

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to postage charges if applicable (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)

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SAT 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SUN 20 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

An evening with

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

GERVASE PHINN The best-selling and award-winning author, radio and TV personality Gervase Phinn really is at his best and most exciting in front of a live audience. This show will have you on the edges of your seats, as he shares his hilarious and sometimes poignant tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed ‘the James Herriot of schools’.

The world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze crowds everywhere. The Illegal Eagles’ ability to capture the emotion of Henley’s vocals and the band’s definitive sound has won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. Featuring the classics - Hotel California, Take It To The Limit, Lyin’ Eyes, and many more, including a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey. TICKETS £26.00

SUN 27 NOVEMBER 2.30PM & 6.30PM

KENTWOOD CHOIR Christmas Cracker

A wonderful extravaganza of songs, laughs and seasonal favourites featuring the Kentwood Show Choir, The Youth Choir, Aldbourne Band and special guests. Come along and start your Christmas with us. Kentwood ‘The Choir With A Difference’ are proud to support Parkinson’s UK TICKETS £15.00

TICKETS £20.50

COME WITH FRIENDS AND SAVE MONEY! Groups of 8+ benefit from ticket discounts, no booking fees and extended reservation times for a wide selection of shows. Call 01793 524481 for help with your booking.

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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk MON 28 – TUE 29 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

An Evening with

PAM AYRES Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. Her work is funny and approachable. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides art. Recent radio broadcasts include Just A Minute, Loose Ends, and five of her own series of Ayres On The Air for Radio 4, and on TV the Paul O’Grady and Alan Titchmarsh shows, The TV That Made Me, Countdown, and The One Show. TICKETS £27.50

FRI 2 DECEMBER 7.30PM

CHINESE STATE CIRCUS Dynasty The incomparable Chinese State Circus returns to the Wyvern with a sensational new production – Dynasty. Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an incredible performance suitable for all the family, showcasing a troupe of 30 award-winning Chinese acrobats, dancers and musicians also featuring the legendary... Shaolin Warriors. ‘The most exhilarating circus it has ever been my pleasure to see.’ London Evening Standard TICKETS £27.50 CHILDREN £12.50 FAMILY OF 4 £17.25 each (must include 1 adult)

SAT 3 DECEMBER 7.30PM

BOWIE EXPERIENCE Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert featuring all of David Bowie’s hits - celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon. An unforgettable journey of sound and vision through Bowie’s golden years from Space Oddity through to Let’s Dance. The world’s number one celebration of David Bowie is a must-see for all Bowie fans and those Absolute Beginners out there. TICKETS £27.00 EARLY BIRD £5.00 off if booked by 30 September 2016

yvern Theatre’s 2016/2017 panto will be the most magical in all of Swindon, when the enchanting tale of Cinderella takes to the stage!

Staged by the producers of the Wyvern’s hugely successful productions of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 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 before the clock strikes midnight!

TICKET PRICES BLUE PERFORMANCES • •

£28.50 £24.50 £21.50 • £19.00

SAT 10 DEC SUN 11 DEC

£30.50 £26.50 £24.50 • £21.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off. GROUPS 10+ £20.00. GROUPS 25+ £19.50 (16th ticket free). FAMILY TICKET FOR 4 (must include 1 adult) £86.00.

GOLD PERFORMANCES • •

£31.50 £28.50 £25.50 • £21.50 All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to postage charges where applicable (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers).

SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE Sat 17 December 1pm and 7pm Media partners

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 7 January 1pm

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MON 12 DEC NO PERFORMANCES 7pm TUE 13 DEC 1pm WED 14 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm THU 15 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm 7pm FRI 16 DEC 1pm 7pm SAT 17 DEC 1pm 5pm SUN 18 DEC 1pm MON 19 DEC TUE 20 DEC WED 21 DEC THU 22 DEC FRI 23 DEC SAT 24 DEC SUN 25 DEC

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CONCESSIONS £2.00 off. SCHOOLS £12.50 per ticket (11th ticket free). includes free ice cream FAMILY TICKET FOR 4 (must include 1 adult) £82.00. GROUPS 10+ £18.00. GROUPS 25+ £17.50 (16th ticket free). FRIENDS 2 FOR 1 Sat 10 Dec 1pm & 7pm, Tue 13 Dec 7pm & Sat 7 Jan 7pm MON 26 DEC

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5pm MON 2 JAN 1pm TUE 3 JAN NO PERFORMANCES WED 4 JAN 10.30am 2.30pm THU 5 JAN 10.30am 2.30pm FRI 6 JAN 1pm 7pm 7pm SAT 7 JAN 1pm 5pm SUN 8 JAN 1pm

Enjoy a VIP experience in our panto-themed room before the show and during the interval. The Pantomime Suite is suitable for up to 12 people and can be booked alongside your tickets. A number of food and drink packages are available. Call now on 01793 524 481.

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THU 8 DECEMBER 7.30PM IN THE PLACE TICKETS £38.00 includes three-course meal

AN EVENING WITH LIONEL Following the success of our February sell-out dinner, join us for a festive evening with Lionel! Hamilton is the UK’s No.1 Lionel tribute. Sing along to classics such as; Hello, Dancing On The Ceiling and Easy. Enjoy a three-course meal – bar is open throughout. FRI 9 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £38.00 includes three-course meal

DICK WHITTINGTON’S DINNER INVITE Dick Whittington’s pussy has gone missing, which is causing him some distress! Comedy dining event featuring some of Pantomime’s best-loved characters. A cheeky ‘not-for-children’ re-telling of Dick’s adventures. Enjoy a three-course meal – bar is open throughout. SAT 10 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £30.00 includes three-course meal

A CHRISTMAS NIGHT OF BURLESQUE The Flaming Feather’s return for a third year of Feathers, Cabaret and Burlesque. Joined by soulful songstress Miss Alice Wild and Hostess Comedienne Muriel Lavender. Not to be missed for fans of all things Burlesque! Enjoy a three-course meal – bar is open throughout. All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to postage charges if applicable (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)

MON 12 & MON 19 DECEMBER 2PM TICKETS £15.00

FESTIVE TEA AND TOUR Perfect festive treat for theatre lovers and high tea aficionados alike! 45 minute tour behind the curtain with stories and the history behind Swindon’s most-loved theatre! Enjoy a festive Afternoon Tea – including Bucks Fizz! FRI 16 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £38.00 includes three-course meal

RENÉ & EDITH The Comedy Dinner Show

‘Listen very carefully- I shall say this only once!’ An evening of unforgettable 1940s nostalgia and comedy! In this live, fully immersive dining experience, laugh along with some of your best-loved characters. A must-see for fans of Allo Allo! SAT 17 DECEMBER 12.30PM & 7.30PM TICKETS 12.30pm £32.00 includes a two-course meal, 7.30pm £40.00 includes a three-course meal

MURDER AT THE PANTO Sinister forces are at work in Panto Land; Peter Pan has gone missing and Captain Hook would give his right hand to know where! Help Snow White and the Fairy Godmother to unmask the fairy tale villain. A highly comedic murder mystery show, just for grown-ups. Farcical festive fun! THU 22 DECEMBER 11AM & 2PM IN THE PLACE TICKETS £15.00 includes a Christmas lunch box and unlimited squash!

THE GREAT JAYDINI’S CHRISTMAS SHOW Join The Great Jaydini in his magical world this Christmas! Marvellous magic, fun party games, prizes and a disco. FREE tea or coffee with mince pies for grown-ups! Book fast! This event sells-out quickly!

SAT 31 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £55.00 includes a four-course meal and welcome drink

You’re cordially invited to our New Year’s Eve Casino Royale Gala Dinner ★ Be entertained by our Goldfinger Bond Band ★ Indulgent four-course meal For Your Eyes Only! ★ Join us on our Casino Royale Tables ★ Bubbly at midnight ★ Disco until late Tomorrow Never Dies Don’t forget… Come Dressed To Kill as You Only Live Twice!

COMMUNITY EVENTS... SAT 2 JULY 7.30PM

ITALIA CONTI NEWBURY

Join the 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 £16.00 TUE 5 – THU 7 JULY TUE – THU 7PM, WED & THU MAT 2PM

WILKES ACADEMY

An exciting evening of musical theatre, commercial dance and variety. An opportunity to see all three years of students show you why they are the most exciting training establishment in the country. Made all the more special as this will be the final chance to catch the first group of graduating students before they leave to take the professional world by storm.TICKETS £15.50 CONCESSIONS £5.00 off SAT 9 JULY 1PM & 6.30PM Fitzgraham Academy of Dance presents

BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS

Join the students of Fitzgraham Academy of Dance on a magical journey through the story of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Adults and Children as young as two years old will enchant you with their ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and musical theatre dance. TICKETS £15.50 CHILDREN £5.00 off TUE 12 & WED 13 JULY 4.45PM & 7.30PM

THE INFANT VOICE FESTIVAL - The Values of the Olympics Children from over 45 schools will sing their hearts out and raise the roof. With songs such as Eye Of The Tiger, Reach For The Stars and many more of our favourites, celebrating the theme of ‘Olympic Values’. TICKETS £6.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

SAT 16 JULY 2.45PM & 6PM Stagecoach Swindon School Of Performing Arts CHARITY GALA SHOW Stagecoach Theatre Arts of Swindon are proud to bring all of our students together from our St Joseph’s and New College Centres to present their first Charity Gala Show. All profits will be donated to JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund and Swindon’s 105.5FM. TICKETS £15.00

FRI 22 – SAT 23 JULY 7.30PM

STAGE STARZ SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Stage Starz School Of Performing Arts are excited to be performing in their first show at the Wyvern Theatre, Never Grow Up. Over 100 students of all ages will be showcasing their talents in Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

MON 14 – TUE 15 NOVEMBER 7PM

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL

Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK’s largest youth drama festival and enables over 1,000 primary, secondary, and special schools to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre. Come and celebrate the future of Shakespeare with your local schools. Tickets on sale from 7 September. TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00 GROUPS 20+ £7.50 All prices shown include booking fees but are subject to postage charges if applicable (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)

BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk SAT 19 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 your bets! TICKETS £15.00 (inc basket meal) WED 30 NOVEMBER 4.45PM & 7.30PM MAKE MUSIC SWINDON Swinging into Christmas Make Music Swindon and Swindon Schools come together to celebrate Christmas in a unique way. This year hundreds of primary aged children will be ‘Swinging into Christmas’ with a swing band! TICKETS £6.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

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GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL Swindon Theatres are 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.

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.

GROUPS GET MORE Whether you’re organising a family group of 8, 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 8+ 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 ★ Invoices which can be posted or emailed to options, contact our Group Sales Assistant through 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 8 –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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Swindon Borough Council have now completed the demolition of the Wyvern multi-storey car park, and will soon re-open the Princess Street open air car park situated in front of the Theatre.

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The Wyvern also 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.

Please note – parking for patrons with blue badges remain available adjacent to the Wyvern in Regent Close car park, as well in Princess Street car park. Please keep checking swindontheatres.co.uk for further updates about the car parks.

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If you require easy access to the theatre, we recommend using either the Princess Street open air car park or the Whalebridge car park and entering through the side pod if you are sitting in the stalls or the downstairs wheelchair spaces. 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.

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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 Ticket prices in

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F 10

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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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this brochure are inclusive of booking fees. No fees are charged for Friends, group bookings of 8 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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Brochure produced by adverset media solutions limited T 01723 363732 www.adverset.co.uk All attempts are made to ensure that show information and prices are correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to subsequent alteration. We reserve the right to introduce offers which cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. Tickets and discounts may not be available at all advertised prices at all times. Conditions of Sale Sales are made subject to the ‘Terms and Conditions for The Sale Of Tickets, Gift Vouchers & Memberships’ as published at swindontheatres.co.uk/Online/terms_conditions (copies are also available from the Ticket Office).

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