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highlights this season…
CINDERELLA
STARRING RYAN THOMAS BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS MR BLOOM’S NURSERY LIVE BLOOD BROTHERS PROFESSOR ROBERT WINSTON CHRIS RAMSEY
plus much, much more…
The best entertainment in Swindon
PARTY WITH US THIS CHRISTMAS...
2016
Whether it’s an intimate party or a magnificent 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 hospitality options from formal dinner parties to drinks and nibbles.
Contact our team now on 01793 524481 or email Sarah at sarah@wyverntheatre.org.uk for more information.
fresh, tasty and filling EAT • DRINK • ENJOY
Available from 90 minutes before every show
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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!)
©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 235825
Wyvern Theatre & Arts Centre is managed on behalf of Swindon Borough Council by HQ Theatres Ltd, a Qdos Entertainment Company
For venue enquiries contact Derek Aldridge, Theatre Director by email derek@wyverntheatre.org.uk or on Twitter: @DerekWyvern
WINTER / SPRING 2017
THANK YOU FOR HELPING
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 five 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 £855.000 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. ©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 23582
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THEATRE THIS WINTER… Treat your friends and family to an extra special present. With an HQ Theatres voucher, your loved ones can choose which performance at the Wyvern Theatre or Arts Centre they would like to attend in the 12 months from when the gift was purchased. Vouchers are available online at swindontheatres.co.uk or from our Ticket Office on 01793 524481.
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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
FAMILY FUN DAY
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SAT 29 OCTOBER
10AM – 1PM
Following the huge success of our previous FREE Family Fun Days, we’re gearing up to welcome many more families for much more fun this year! Look out for character appearances, story time, on-stage performances, crafts, face-painting and many other activities. Bring the whole family for a morning of free theatrical fun!
Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to keep up-to-date with the line-up for this year’s Family Fun Day.
Performances from Rock Choir Face-painting Glitter Tattoos by Butterfly Occasions Live Music Cinderella Storytime Tombola Crafts & Colouring Bouncy Castle Café Open for Drinks, include booking fees but are subject to postage charges if applicable Snacks & TreatsAll prices shown (booking and postage fees will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)
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18+
SAT 29 OCTOBER 8PM IN THE PLACE The dead have risen and they are ready to party! The nightmare on Theatre Square is a must on your Halloween party list so dress to kill and join the party that never really ended... Includes raffle ticket on entry, prizes, haunting drinks offers and disco until late. 18+ (Please bring ID) TICKETS £5.00
SUN 30 OCTOBER 7.30PM
Photography by Chris Bissell
SHANE RICHIE – A KICK UP THE 80s One of soap land’s biggest stars, Shane Richie is a household name. Known for playing Alfie Moon in the ever popular EastEnders, hosting various game shows and landing leading theatre roles, it is less known that Shane is also a very keen musician. Complete with his usual comedy banter, Shane and his musicians will kick up the 80s with all your favourite hits, delivered in a way that only Shane can. Opening this performance will be special guest and lead singer from the 80s band Heatwave, Donovan Blackwood. TICKETS £28.50
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POST-SHOW AFTERNOON TEA ON TUE MAT £9.00 available for pre-orders
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
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 out now. TICKETS £22.50 FRIENDS £2.50 off
THU 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THAT’LL BE THE DAY Brand-New Show
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
SUN 6 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD
LAST FEW SEATS
WED 9 NOVEMBER 7PM
STEVE BACKSHALL SOLD OUT
BUY TWO GLASSES OF HOUSE WINE, GET THE REST OF THE BOTTLE FREE
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk 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
LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES WED 9 NOVEMBER 1.05PM
TICKETS £6.00 Accompanied children (14 and under) free.
SPECIAL OFFER
POST-SHOW AFTERNOON TEA
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.
£9.00
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 of ‘the right music’ Mamma Mia, BUY TWO Stayin’ Alive, Super Trouper, Night Fever and Waterloo – GLASSES OF to Lycra-tight perfection. HOUSE WINE, GET THE REST OF TICKETS £24.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off THE BOTTLE FREE
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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Returning by huge popular demand, for one night only, three hours of non-stop 60s nostalgia. Seven legendary names take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten.
CHRIS FARLOWE, HERMAN’S HERMITS THE MERSEYBEATS, THE SWINGING BLUE JEANS THE IVY LEAGUE AND THE NEW AMEN CORNER
With the definite feel-good factor, this is the must see 60s show for 2016. Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best. Hits include I’m Into Something Good, Out Of Time, Hippy Hippy Shake, Sorrow plus many more. TICKETS £30.00
Hosted By ALAN MOSCA from Freddie and The Dreamers
DOUBLE UP
WED 16 NOVEMBER 7PM
FOR £1
JACKSON Live in Concert
ON SELECTED SPIRITS
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
Enjoy a Pie and Pint
THU 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
KEVIN ‘BLOODY WILSON
for just
£10.00!
Second of the Final Farewell Tours
The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance; for most, it’s a full on event and an 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. ILITY
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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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A 2-hour eat, drink and laugh comedy dining experience 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM coming here soon - bookFRI now!
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. TICKETS £23.00
SAT 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM An evening with
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’. TICKETS £20.50
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 toand all transactions postage charges postage fees unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details. will be waived for Friends and Group Bookers)
BEFORE THE BEATLES, BEFORE THE STONES,
ROCK & ROLL WAS BORN
‘THE AUDIENCE GO ABSOLUTELY CRAZY. IT’S THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
SEEN BY OVER 22 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE BOOK NOW FOR THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK & ROLL SHOW OF ALL TIME!
‘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 £21.00 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)
★ TOTAL PACKAGE ★
Pre-book your show programme and interval ice cream for just £6.00.
POST-SHOW AFTERNOON TEA ON WED & SAT MAT AFTERNOON TEA £9.00 CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA £14.00 Available for pre-orders only
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk SUN 20 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
DOUBLE UP
FOR £1
ON SELECTED The world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute continue to amaze SPIRITS 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 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
MON 28 – TUE 29 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
An evening with
PAM AYRES Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. 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
14+
THU 1 DECEMBER 8PM
MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE Why the long face?
Enjoy a Pie and Pint
for just
£10.00!
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 at international comedy festivals. TICKETS £19.50
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CHINESE STATE CIRCUS
FRI 2 DECEMBER 7.30PM
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.
Dynasty
SLUSHY DRINK & BAG OF SWEETS only £2.50
‘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 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
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 toand 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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yvern Theatre’s 2016/2017 panto will be the most magical in all the land, 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. FAMILY TICKET FOR 4 GROUPS 25+ £19.50 (16th ticket free). (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
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 7 January 1pm
7pm 5pm
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). FAMILY TICKET FOR 4 includes free ice cream (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
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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! WED 14 DECEMBER 2PM TICKETS £15.00
WYVERN’S CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE Are you dancing this Christmas? Originating in 19th century society The Wyvern Theatre is hosting our first Tea Dance – in the spirit of the Christmas holidays! Join us for delicious afternoon tea with dancing. 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 7.30PM TICKETS £40.00 includes a three-course meal
PANTO CRIME 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!
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for 20 WED 18 JANUARY 8PM TICKETS £28.00
ROSS NOBLE Brain Dump
15+
Following his sell-out show at The Wyvern in November 2016, everybody’s favourite randomist is back with another chance to catch his Brain Dump tour. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fantasy, a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event. SUN 22 JANUARY 8PM TICKETS £27.50
OMID DJALILI Schmuck For A Night
16+
Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, Omid Djalili’s stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood to television and live on the West End stage. ‘One of the most joyfully smart, stimulating and entertaining comedians this country has’ The Telegraph.
THU 9 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
TICKETS £23.50 SENIORS & STUDENTS £2.00 off
14+
DANNY BAKER Cradle to the Stage
Coming soon, star of radio and screen in his debut live tour.
FRI 10 – SAT 11 FEBRUARY 8PM TICKETS £20.50
16+
HENNING WEHN Westphalia is not an option Henning’s having an unbiased look at immigration. He also wonders, if, generally speaking, people are competent. Luckily in his case this doesn’t matter as either he’s funny or he lives up to a national stereotype. It’s a win-win situation. Come along. Or else.
RUSSELL HOWARD
TUE 31 JANUARY
SOLD OUT
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WED 15 FEBRUARY 7.30PM TICKETS £22.00
JONATHAN PIE Live!
14+
Jonathan Pie is a respected News reporter for a respected News broadcaster but he has a problem. He has several problems. He hates his job. He hates his colleagues. But mainly he hates the f**king News. Join him as he hilariously reveals the truth behind recent News events both home and abroad. SAT 11 MARCH 8PM TICKETS £24.00
JON RICHARDSON Old Man
14+
The British Comedy Award nominee and star of Live At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats returns to complain about the state of the world and offer no solutions. Come and see what Jon Richardson can do with words when he has more than thirty seconds to work with. Or should that be ‘with which to work’? TUE 14 MARCH 8PM TICKETS £18.50
ROB BECKETT Mouth of the South
14+
Beckett’s back with a brand-new show of funnies and he’s taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread! Star of BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, BBC2’s Mock The Week, ITV’s Play To The Whistle and ITV2’s Celebrity Juice.
THU 23 MARCH 7.30PM TICKETS £23.50
CHRIS RAMSEY Is That Chris Ramsey? A brand-new stand-up show for 2017 from the comedian you’ve seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Celebrity Juice, Hebburn, Live At The Apollo and various newspapers when he was wrongly arrested in a hotel in his underpants.
WED 29 MARCH 7.30PM TICKETS £23.50
LEE NELSON Serious Joker
After getting into trouble for sneaking into places he shouldn’t be, Lee Nelson is back where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, best ever stand-up show. ‘Comedy Legend’ The Sun
WED 26 APRIL 8PM TICKETS £18.50
ANDY PARSONS Peak Bulls**t
14+
Worried about your job? Worried about your family? Worried about yourself? Worried about the health service? Education? Climate change? World War 3? Worried about worrying? Sod it! Come and have a laugh about it. As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Q.I. etc. – and repeated on Dave.
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk FRI 13 JANUARY 7.30PM
ADULT PANTO Puss & Dick
SAHARA NUTS & SOL BEER £5.00
The Market Theatre Company is out to give the older generation a viable alternative to the family pantomime. This year they will re-work (or ruin) the pantomime classic Dick Whittington - packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant sexual innuendo! With a minimum of set, props and costume the fearless company of three will take this traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition. For Adults only. TICKETS £20.00
SAT 14 JANUARY 7.30PM
SUPREME QUEEN Supreme Queen have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic Rock band since 1995. Front man, Scott Maley plays an uncannily realistic ‘Freddy’ with just the right look, stage persona and, most importantly of all, the most incredibly powerful voice! Featuring an enormously talented band including Nathan Mathers who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required to play a very convincing Brian May. TICKETS £25.50
THU 19 JANUARY 7.30PM
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS Over two hours of the very best Blues, Funk, Motown and Soul music from both Blues Brothers movies, plus plenty of lunacy thrown in for good measure! As well as featuring hits including Everybody Needs Somebody, Raw Hide and Sweet Home Chicago, the show also includes unforgettable classics from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and many more! TICKETS £26.00
SAT 21 JANUARY 7.30PM
THINK FLOYD Live in Concert Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s first release, Think Floyd’s brand-new production for 2017 features music from all 15 Pink Floyd albums. Starting with the 1967 classic The Piper At The Gates of Dawn, through Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here, to the band’s final release in 2014: The Endless River. Regarded as the Definitive Pink Floyd Experience. TICKETS £25.50
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk FRI 20 JANUARY 7.30PM
CIRCUS OF HORRORS
The Never-Ending Nightmare The Circus of Horrors celebrates its 21st anniversary as it takes to the road with its latest incarnation. The spectacular features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave and beautiful acts all woven into an Alice in Horrorland type story driven by a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek! The company’s TV credits now boast The X Factor, The Slammer, Daybreak, Fairground Attractions, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Body Shockers, Fake Reaction, This Morning, Ant & Dec, The One Show and A Royal Command Performance.
Join our Horror Hosts in the Wyvern Restaurant, before the performance. For only £10.00 you can enjoy a horror-themed cocktail, nibbles and canapés and, of course, meet the Horror Hosts – two stars from the show!
TICKETS £20.00 – £26.00 CONCESSIONS £3.00 off
LUNCHTIME RECITAL SERIES WED 25 JANUARY 1.05PM
TICKETS £6.00 Accompanied children (14 and under) free.
Sally Stocks flute Paul Turner piano Two great masterpieces of the twentieth century form the main components of this programme – individual and beautiful sonatas by Poulenc and Martinu. Doppler’s more folk based Fantaisie pastorale hongroise and the gentle sounds of Richard Rodney Bennett’s Summer Music complete the picture.
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FRI 10 FEBRUARY 8PM DOORS OPEN 7.30PM IN THE PLACE
FANNY GALORE’S BIG NIGHT OUT No doubt you’ve already heard about Fanny Galore’s Big Night Out! Fanny and her cheeky butlers’ hilarious antics are perfect for a great night out with friends. Includes a glass of Fanny’s own special cocktail, a great sharing platter, disco until late and most importantly, the star of the show...drag queen FANNY GALORE! TICKETS £25.00 including a cocktail and sharing platter
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february half-term fun SUN 12 FEBRUARY 6PM
THE LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest girl bands. With breath-taking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages. Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many more. TICKETS £16.00
TUE 14 FEBRUARY 11AM & 2PM
MR BLOOM’S NURSERY Live!
Bring your ‘tiddlers’ along to join Mr Bloom and the Veggies on their first ever live tour! They’re busily getting the allotment ready for a very special visit from a member of the Royal family. So why don’t you ‘Pop along and say ‘ello’ too for a right-Royal knees up.
JOIN US FOR OUR PRE-SHOW VEGGIE PARTY! Party music, a yummy ‘Veggie’ style buffet and unlimited squash, from 45 minutes before the 2pm show in The Place. Tickets £7.00 Available for pre-bookings only
Featuring all of the much-loved elements of the TV show, Mr Bloom (Ben Faulks) will be joined by his veggie friends and his trusty compostarium! TICKETS £17.50 FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £15.50 each
WED 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+. TICKETS £11.00 (including squash and interval ice cream) ADULTS go FREE
THU 16 FEBRUARY 2PM
KIDS’ TEA & TOUR
Due to the success of our Tea & Tour packages, we are excited to invite the little ones to tour the Theatre. Let our expert guides lead you behind the curtain to explore the backstage secrets of show business. After your tour, enjoy a delicious afternoon tea – kid style – created by our hospitality team. Available for pre-bookings only. TICKETS Adults £10.00 Children £6.00 (Includes milkshake or hot chocolate) & afternoon tea
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TICKETS £6.00 Accompanied children (14 and under) free.
Paul Turner piano A typically eclectic mix from the Swindon Recital Series founder and artistic director including composers you may expect for a jazz piano event, such as Scott Joplin, Gershwin and Chick Corea, set against works by Debussy, Copland and Ginastera. THU 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC ‘Hits to Blues’ World Tour
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Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, ‘Hits to Blues’ offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most-loved bands of all time. TICKETS £27.00 – £37.00
FRI 17 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
MICHAEL PORTILLO Life: A Game of Two Halves
It took Michael Portillo little more than ten years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a favoured leader of his party and possible future PM. Listen to his extraordinary story and then feel free to question him about it. Now, just as well known for his television and radio work including The Moral Maze, This Week and Great Continental Railway Journeys. TICKETS £21.00
SAT 18 FEBRUARY 2.30PM & 7.30PM
CHINESE NEW YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA Come and see the magic unfold as Chinese New Year lands in Swindon with a unique and exciting show of cultural spectacle to welcome the start of the Year of the Rooster. Witness the daring stunts of Chinese acrobatics alongside elegant Chinese dance, energetic kung fu performance, a highly skilled puppeteer and more. TICKETS £24.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 16s £8.00 off FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £17.00 each
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk SAT 18 FEBRUARY 8PM (DOORS OPEN 7.30PM) IN THE PLACE
MURDER MYSTERY The Final Feast Who said chivalry was dead?
Don’t be pawns in the game of thrones: Join our cast of colourful characters as we step back in time to a golden age of gallantry in which an entire Kingdom is at stake! Knights, kings, princesses and a little murder over mead lie in wait for those who dare to seek The Final Feast... Includes a three course meal and a murder! TICKETS Price per detective £30.00 including a three-course meal
FRI 3 MARCH 7.30PM Reduced Shakespeare Company and Seabright Productions present
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S LONG LOST FIRST PLAY (ABRIDGED) By Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor
Acclaimed stars of the West End stage, the Reduced Shakespeare Company, are back with another breathtakingly hilarious celebration of our cultural heritage. ‘Reduced Shakespeare Company shows are non-stop gag-fests and Long Lost is no different!’ Sonoma Gazette TICKETS £22.50, £23.50 FRIENDS 2 for 1
SAT 4 MARCH 8PM IN THE PLACE
COMEDY CLUB
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Get ready for some more top notch comedy fun with a mixed bill of some of the finest, funniest and delightfully excellent comedians around. Featuring the magic comedy nonsense of El Baldhiniho, musical tomfoolery by Jay Foreman and compered by one of our all-time favourites, the splendidly funny Howard Read. TICKETS £10.00
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‘EXHILARATING... ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES
BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
‘BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING APPROVAL’ DAILY MAIL
PHOTOS INCLUDE PREVIOUS CAST
…THEIR DESTINY JOINED THEM TOGETHER
THEIR LIVES WERE WORLDS APART...
THE MUSICALBOOK FOR ALL TIME ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk ‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR
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MON 20 – SAT 25 FEBRUARY Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB’
MAIL ON SUNDAY Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.
It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it ‘brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval’ The Daily Mail The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
POST-SHOW AFTERNOON TEA ON WED & SAT MAT
MUSICAL ALL MAJOR AWARDS
MON – SAT 7.30PM, WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS From £21.50 FRIENDS £5.00 off on Mon 20 February CONCESSIONS £2.00 off SCHOOLS 10+ 8 –19 £2.00 off each ticket 20 –39 £2.50 off each ticket 40+ £3.00 off each ticket Every 12th 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)
AFTERNOON TEA £8.00 CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA £13.00 Allpre-orders prices shown Available for only 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 4 MARCH 7.30PM
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW and The Lowriders
Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Since the early days Andy has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and David Crosby to name a few, and in May 2015 Andy and the band were the opening act for Eric Clapton’s 70th Birthday tour. TICKETS £24.00
SUN 5 MARCH 7.30PM
CAMILLE O’SULLIVAN The Carny Dream Camille O’Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her intensely dramatic interpretations of the songs of Brel, Cave, Waits, Bowie and more. The multi-award-winning singer has stunned audiences around the world with her five-star sell-out performances, including Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, La Clique, Royal Albert Hall and Later With Jools Holland (BBC). TICKETS £22.50
MON 6 MARCH 7.30PM
PROFESSOR ROBERT WINSTON Modifying Humans: Where Does Genetics Stop?
History shows that humans are obsessed with their genes. Does the sequencing of the human genome really herald a new opportunity for medicine or is there a darker side that we ignore? British professor, medical doctor, scientist and television presenter Professor Robert Winston considers this and many other questions concerning genetic modification. TICKETS £20.50
TUE 7 MARCH 7.30PM An Evening With
LEVISON WOOD Best-selling author, photographer and TV presenter Levison Wood shares his experiences and exploits as a modern day explorer. His show will include further tales and behind the scenes moments from his journeys including being chased by hippos, shot at by gunmen and arrested more times than he can remember. TICKETS £26.00 UNDER 16s £7.50 off
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 8 MARCH 7.30PM
THAT’LL BE THE DAY The UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another opportunity to see its latest most popular show! Featuring a sensational line-up of classic gold hits, spanning the 50s right through to the 70s and 80s, mixed as always, with even more hilarious comedy. Welcome to the golden age of popular music... REVIVED! BUY TWO
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SUN 12 MARCH 7.30PM Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Ruth Berkeley (Penny Dreadful) this hysterical all-singing, all-dancing comedy is set in a department store. Four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing ‘The Change’ and their problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. Book now for the ultimate girls’ night out! Join us on Facebook at ‘Menopause The Musical UK Tour’. The show is sponsored by Promensil Menopause. Age advisory +16 TICKETS £28.50
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BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk FRI 17 MARCH 8PM (DOORS OPEN 7.30PM) IN THE PLACE
TED & CO The Sitcom Experience Dinner Show
Join us for dinner served up Father Ted style! Ted and Dougal are hosting but will things go to plan with Jack and one famous tea-loving housekeeper on the guest list? Expect an evening of comical mishaps and manic mayhem with a good helping of old-fashioned comedy. Includes a three-course meal! Go on, go on, go on, go on! TICKETS £35.00 including a three-course meal
SUN 19 MARCH 7.30PM
ABBAMANIA Europe’s No 1 ABBA Tribute band
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ABBA are one of the most popular groups in the world today, from Waterloo to Thank You For The Music from Dancing Queen to Mamma Mia. Their record-breaking songs are timeless and continue to thrill all generations. Re-live the memories with this, The Official Abbamania Tribute Show; the wonderful, catchy songs, melodies and lyrics, indeed, the music that has sold millions of records worldwide. TICKETS £25.00
TUE 21 MARCH 7.30PM
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 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 thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. Ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel through an exhilarating collection of the latest films from the most talented adventure film makers of today. An exciting event not to be missed with free prize giveaways! TICKETS £15.00 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off GROUPS 6+ £1.50 off EARLY BIRD Book before 8 Nov - £1.50 off all tickets
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 22 MARCH 8PM
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG The Sound of Mucus
Using stories and other things that are secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember. Uniquely recreating the salient and poignant moments for your enjoyment. Plus something else. Don’t miss this amazing event. ‘Just gets funnier and funnier’ The Guardian TICKETS £24.50
FRI 24 MARCH 7.30PM
ELKIE BROOKS Live in Concert Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the fifth decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new. TICKETS £26.50 – £27.50
SUN 26 MARCH 7.30PM
THE FUREYS For over 39 years Ireland’s legends, The Fureys have been selling out concerts world-wide. After several previous shows here in the Wyvern Theatre, they return for another great night of Irish music, songs and stories. Hear them sing their timeless classics including When You Were Sweet 16, I Will Love You, The Green Fields Of France, plus songs from their new CD The Times They Are A Changing. TICKETS £23.50
THU 30 MARCH 7.30PM
BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS
The Roy Orbison Story Barry Steele is one of the world’s leading vocalists paying homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant. Featuring chart-busting hits originally performed and made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, The Spencer Davis Group, The Shadows, Cilla Black and of course the Big O and The Traveling Wilburys. TICKETS £23.50
SAT 25 MARCH 7.30PM
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
LAST FEW SEATS
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NAOMI’S WILD & SCARY Children’s TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson is embarking on a nationwide tour. The show will be packed full of fun and surprises as Naomi is joined on stage by Mark Amey, aka ‘Animal Mark’, and some of his scariest creatures. Join Naomi as she recalls some of her most exciting wildlife experiences from the far flung corners of the world and even introduces the audience to some of the animals she met along the way! TICKETS £22.75 UNDER 16s £4.00 off
SUN 9 APRIL 7.30PM
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Direct from a hit season in London’s West End, the world-class illusionists that make up the Champions Of Magic team return for a spectacular night of mystery that’ll keep you guessing for a long time to come. With over 20 million online views between them, and sold out shows on their 2014, 2015 and 2016 tours, the cast includes international award-winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic and daring large-scale illusions. Witness the impossible, including disappearances, teleportation and a heart-stopping finale. ‘Spectacular family show...take a seat and prepare to be astounded, astonished and amazed’ Heart FM TICKETS £25.00 CONCESSIONS £6.00 off FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £19.50 each
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 5 APRIL 2PM IN THE PLACE
WYVERN’S TEA DANCE Are you dancing this Easter? The Wyvern Theatre is hosting another Tea Dance. Join us for delicious afternoon tea with dancing! Bring your friends along and be whisked onto the dancefloor by our instructor who will put you through your paces. Includes ballroom music, afternoon tea and dance instructor. TICKETS £15.00
FRI 21 APRIL 7.30PM
THE UPBEAT BEATLES Did you miss The Beatles first time around? Don’t miss them now! From the depths of Liverpool’s Cavern Club all the way up to that famous rooftop on The Apple Building, The Upbeat Beatles will take you on a journey that is the story of The Beatles through their songs. Let them take you on a Magical History Tour! TICKETS £21.50
SAT 22 APRIL 7.30PM
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE One of the most iconic bands of the 80s, Bon Jovi had platinum selling albums and a plethora of anthemic singles around the world... Livin’ On A Prayer, The Bon Jovi Experience are the word’s first and finest tribute and the fact that they have performed live with Jon Bon Jovi himself and are featured on the official Bon Jovi website tells you all you need to know. TICKETS £21.50
SAT 22 APRIL 8PM IN THE PLACE
ULTIMATE MOTOWN NIGHT New for 2017. The Ultimate Soul and Motown Night comes to The Place this April and it’s sure to be a hit! Come along and experience a fantastic live performance then dance the night away to authentic and faithful Soul and Motown tracks. TICKETS £15.00
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easter treats WED 12 APRIL 11AM IN THE PLACE
KIDS’ EASTER PARTY
The Wyvern has hatched a plan! Come along this Easter for an egg-cellent Easter party just for the little ones. They can join our DJ for music and party games, decorate biscuits, paint eggs and make Easter cards. Let them bounce on our indoor bouncy castle and enjoy a cracking lunchbox, all whilst you enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee. Don’t forget to dress to impress for a little egg-stra fun! TICKETS £15.00 including lunchbox and unlimited squash ADULTS go FREE
WED 19 – THU 20 APRIL WED 1.30PM, THU 11AM & 2PM
DINOSAUR WORLD A brand new dino-mite adventure!
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new for show all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesheating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus, to name a few! Book now for this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage! Ages 3+ TICKETS £15.50 DANGER ZONE £18.00 FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £14.50 each (exc Danger Zone)
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SUN 23 APRIL 2PM
TWEEDY THE CLOWN A comedy about a clown who gives in to society and gets a real job. Not knowing who he is anymore, Tweedy gets a job in a Lost Property Office to try and find himself. The lost property in his possession seem to develop lives of their own and allied with his own body rebelling against him he is constantly prevented from answering the ringing telephone. No matter what he does, Tweedy seems to get into a mess, but to the delight of audiences of all ages he can always find a creative way to get out of it. ‘The brilliant Tweedy, a circus clown and true genius had the audience crying with laughter’ The Sunday Telegraph
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This will be a Relaxed Performance. For more info visit swindontheatres.co.uk TICKETS £15.00 CHILDREN £4.00 off FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £12.00 each
SAT 29 – SUN 30 APRIL, SAT 3PM & 7.30PM, SUN 11AM, 3PM & 6PM Tom O’Connell Productions and Polka Theatre present
BABE, THE SHEEP PIG Meet the lovable Babe in a heart-warming tale of friendship, adventure and bravery. When Babe arrives at Hogget’s Farm he is taken in by the trusty sheep-dog Fly and discovers a talent for herding. But can a small pig make it in a dog’s world, and when his farmyard friends are in trouble can Babe save the day? Join us for an enchanting family favourite, as the classic novel which inspired the Oscar-winning film comes alive with plenty of laughter, thrills, stunning puppetry and original music. TICKETS £16.50 – £21.00 CHILDREN £2.00 off CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £1.50 off each ticket 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)
YUMMY BOX
Pre-order a yummy box, containing a Fruit Shoot, cheese sandwich, box of raisins and a packet of crisps, for just £3.95
COMMUNITY EVENTS... 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. Come and celebrate the future of Shakespeare with your local schools. TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00 GROUPS 20+ £6.50 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 £7.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
FRI 27 – SAT 28 JANUARY 7.30PM Thames Water Amateur Theatrical Society Presents
ALADDIN, JAM AND JERUSALEM
Staff from Thames Water return for their 20th Year. This time they are making a pantomime, about making a pantomime! Come and get a glimpse of a them putting on their annual pantomime, Aladdin, with hilarious and disastrous consequences. TICKETS £13.00 all money raised goes to Water Aid MON 30 JANUARY 3PM & 5.30PM
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 Number 1s. TICKETS £10.00 UNDER 16s £3.00 off SAT 4 – SUN 5 FEBRUARY SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM, SUN 4PM
WOOTTON BASSETT SCHOOL OF DANCE
Wootton Bassett School of Dance present their third show at the Wyvern, ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’! An exhilarating production of both song and dance, performed by 250 pupils. TICKETS £13.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off WED 8 FEBRUARY TIMES TBC
WILTSHIRE SCHOOLS DANCE FESTIVAL
Primary and Secondary schools from throughout Wiltshire come together to perform dances that they have been preparing under the theme ‘Number 1’s’. TICKETS £10.00 UNDER 16s £3.00 off SUN 26 FEBRUARY 7.30PM U. DANCE 2017 Regional Platform U.Dance showcases a selection of the very best youth dance from across the South West. From Hip-Hop to Ballet and Contemporary. U.Dance South West 2016 is being delivered in partnership by Swindon Dance, Pavilion Dance South West and One Dance UK. TICKETS £7.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 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)
BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 15 – THU 16 MARCH 4.45PM & 7.30PM Swindon Schools in association with Make Music Swindon present JUNIOR VOICE FESTIVAL From small screen to silver screen Over 1,100 junior aged children will, for the first time, sing their hearts out and raise the roof at the Wyvern. TICKETS £7.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
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SAT 18 MARCH 2.30PM & 7.30PM Gemma Short School of Dance & Theatre Arts presents
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
A fantastic showcase of dance, drama and musical theatre by the talented students of the Gemma Short School of Dance and Theatre Arts. TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
MON 27 MARCH 3PM & 6.30PM
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 £10.00 CONCESSIONS £3.00 off
THU 6 – SAT 8 APRIL 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM
SWINDON GANG SHOW
Swindon Scouts and Guides proudly present the Swindon Gangshow! Returning to the Wyvern for its 35th year, the cast of Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Rangers and leaders will provide an exciting evening of singing, dancing and sketches. TICKETS £13.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off THU 13 – SAT 15 APRIL 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM Tanwood Youth Theatre presents FOOTLOOSE With a full professional set and live orchestra, cutting-edge choreography and classic hits including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose. TICKETS From £15.00
Don’t miss our annual Wyvern Theatre event, Making it ART 2017, on THU 9 MARCH at 1PM with students from Crowdys Hill, Commonweal and Uplands Schools all performing on the Wyvern Stage.
Reach Inclusive Arts is an arts and disability charity based at the Wyvern Theatre Swindon. Reach provides arts activities for people with disabilities and mental health issues living in the local area.
Reach design projects that offer opportunities to engage in the arts and promote inclusion in the community by showing work produced by our project groups.
www.reachinclusivearts.org.uk or phone 01793 520318 Charity No: 1116680 Co.No. 5421272
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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
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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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coming soon THU 27 & FRI 28 APRIL 7.30PM An Audience with
IAN WAITE & NATALIE LOWE Somewhere In Time
Strictly’s favourite couple are back with a bang after their first successful UK Tour. Ian and Natalie have developed a whole new show with newly choreographed routines of their favourite Ballroom and Latin dances. New music has been developed to accompany these dances and give you a feel-good factor with pure romance. The pro-pairing have been on our screens for eight years on the hit BBC show and are best known for their high intensity performances. There will be a meet and greet after the show. TICKETS £26.00 – £28.00 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off MEET & GREET £20.00 plus show ticket
WED 10 – THU 11 MAY 7.30PM
Starring Aljaz & Janette Get ready to step back in time and relive special moments from the career of dancing extraordinaire, Fred Astaire. Aljaz and Janette will be performing steps and turns from the golden age of Hollywood’s most celebrated dance routines. Audiences will hear from famous Fred fans including Twiggy, Darcey Bussell, Don Black and Bruce Oldfield who will share stories of how the screen icon touched their lives and discuss what made him so special. TICKETS £21.50 – £37.00 TICKETS INCLUDING MEET & GREET £57.00 (limited availablity)
at swindontheatres.co.uk