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DENISE VAN OUTEN in
SOME GIRL I USED TO KNOW KEITH CHEGWIN in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP WILLY RUSSELL’S BLOOD BROTHERS THE RUSSIAN ICE STARS in PETER PAN ON ICE Plus much, much more…
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GIFT VOUCHERS The Wyvern Theatre’s Gift Vouchers are sure to provide the perfect night out for everyone and anyone. Available in any amount, from £5.00, this perfect present is valid for a whole year from the date of purchase, giving the recipient plenty of time to select a show or concert of their choice. The Wyvern Theatre’s Gift Vouchers really do take the hard work out of choosing a gift – visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and order your vouchers today.
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Wyvern Theatre is managed on behalf of Swindon Borough Council by HQ Theatres Ltd, a Qdos Entertainment Company
For venue enquiries contact Derek Aldridge, Theatre Director by email derek@wyverntheatre.org.uk or on Twitter: @DerekWyvern
WINTER 2013 / SPRING 2014 GREAT
BRITISH CAFé MENU
The Wyvern Theatre is pleased to announce that a tasty new Great British Café menu is coming soon! This brandnew menu is ideal for a light bite or quick snack up to an hour and a half before any performance. There is no need to book in advance to enjoy these delightful dishes – visit
wyverntheatre.org.uk to see the brand-new menu.
FLAMIN’ HOT
Burger
The Flamin’ Hot Hellfire Burger, sponsored by Arkell’s Brewery, is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the buildup to your favourite comedian with friends, family or colleagues! For just £10 per head, your burger will be accompanied by a large portion of fries and an ice cold Arkell’s beer. Look out for the Hellfire logo throughout the brochure and be sure to book your burger with your show tickets.
THE PLACE TO BE… Directly above the Wyvern Theatre’s café-bar and foyer is The Place – an ideal self-contained location, with its own bar, suitable for every occasion.
• Parties • Celebrations • Formal Dinners • Informal Buffets • Conferences • Events Add some theatrical magic to your event – call Caroline Moore on 01793 535 534 or e-mail cmoore@wyverntheatre.org.uk and hire The Place at the Wyvern Theatre.
LOOK OUT FOR… these symbols throughout the brochure and enhance your visit to the Wyvern Theatre GROUPS GROUPS 10 – 19 £2.00 off a ticket GROUPS 20 – 39 £2.50 off a ticket + group organiser goes free GROUPS 40+ £3.00 off a ticket + group organiser goes free
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THU 31 OCTOBER – SAT 2 NOVEMBER PART 1 2.30PM & PART 2 7.30PM DAILY
MON 4 & MON 11 NOVEMBER 7PM in The Place
MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC Join the amazing close-up magician Bill Masters as he combines engaging humour with incredible sleight of the hand tricks. After performing at Buckingham Palace in front of HRH The Prince of Wales, who called his technique ‘absolutely amazing’, Bill brings his magic touch to The Place. Drinks and nibbles will be available from the bar throughout the evening.
The acclaimed stage adaptation of Philip Pullman’s classic trilogy comes to the Wyvern Theatre stage. Lyra and Will find themselves embarking on a thrilling journey through worlds familiar and unknown. Their great quest demands a savage struggle against the most dangerous of enemies. They encounter fantastical creatures in parallel worlds – rebellious angels, soul-eating Spectres, child-catching Gobblers and the armoured bears. Finally, before reaching, perhaps, the Republic of Heaven, they must visit the Land of the Dead. This production is not recommended for under 7s.
TICKETS £10.00 FRIENDS £8.50
JIMMY CARR
TUE 29 OCTOBER TOO LATE! EVERY SEAT SOLD
TICKETS £9.50u CONCESSIONS £6.50u (under 14s)
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FAMILY FUN DAY
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SAT 2 NOVEMBER 10AM – 1PM
Pop in to the Wyvern with the whole family for five minutes, for an hour or for the whole morning!
Tony De Saulles, illustrator
of the award-winning You may bump into Daisy the Cow, Mr Potato Alfie the Alligator Horrible Science series from Peppa Pig and Swindon Advertiser’s Alfie the Alligator; we will host an illustration workshop with Horrible Science’s Tony De Saulles (free ticketed event) and staff from Swindon’s LUSH will be demonstrating their Think Pink and Space Girl bath bombs, which will be available to purchase on the day.
This half-term treat for children and families will be a brilliant FREE day out.
PANTOMIME STORY-TIME SWINDON CENTRAL LIBRARY 11AM
Cast members from this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, will tell the giant of all stories at Swindon Library. There will also be an opportunity to meet the cast after the story and have photographs.
SWINDON DANCE Our friends at SWINDON DANCE will also be opening their doors and inviting families to enjoy the world of dance from 9.30AM – 1PM. There will be a range of high voltage, high energy classes available from Musical Manouevres (for lovers of musicals) to Street Dance (for hip hop enthusiasts) to Moving Together (for those that want to get creative with movement and live music). These classes will be free for families to attend. For further details, please call Swindon Dance reception on 01793 601700
SWINDON DANCE
LIVE MUSIC AT THE BANDSTAND The family fun spills out on to the streets, with live music in the band stand opposite the Wyvern Theatre arranged by Holmes Music and inSwindon.
ELLIOTT JAMES JOSHUA HEATHER ABBY ELLA SMITH EMILY JANE CHARLIE ANNE RHYS SAMUEL BURY
THE NUTCRACKER MON 4 NOV 7.30PM ROMEO & JULIET TUE 5 NOV 7.30PM
Join us for an unforgettable journey as Russian State Ballet and Opera House present Romeo & Juliet and The Nutcracker. Both ballets are accompanied by a live 30-piece orchestra. Romeo & Juliet is probably the world’s best-known love story. Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet was one of the first works of literature to inspire ballet choreographers, so perfectly suited to dance are its drama, romance and tragedy. The Nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale with a timeless score from Tchaikovsky. The Nutcracker is a magnificent Russian classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. TICKETS £31.00*, £33.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off *A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will Book for both and receive £2.50 off each ticket all transactions unless *A £1.50 per ticket bookingbe feeadded will betoadded to all transactions stated otherwise. Seefor Booking unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page details. Information page for details.
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CISSIE & ADA Cissie & Ada is a new comedy play based on Les Dawson’s comic TV characters starring two former Coronation Street favourites Eric Potts (Diggory) and Steven Arnold (Ashley). Steve Nallon (famous for his Mrs Thatcher impersonation live and on Spitting Image) and actress Natasha Magigi join the cast to revisit the story and the culture behind the side-splitting sketches. TICKETS £17.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and hear the cast talk about this new comedy play
SUN 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
RAT PACK LIVE They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday – Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr and Frank Sinatra. The Rat Pack Live features all the patter and razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s infamous live stage show, combining the full sound of Big Band swing with charisma, panache and swagger. TICKETS £23.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
MON 11 NOVEMBER 8PM
PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS Paul Merton, one of the UK’s best-loved performers, and his world renowned Impro Chums: Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off. TICKETS £22.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
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FRI 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
SAT 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
Sun 17 November 7.30PM
JOE BROWN
Wyvern Theatre Foundation presents
THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE
Premier rock legend Joe Brown’s contemporary achievements roll on. His Ukulele Album has been described as ‘The Definitive’ ukulele album. Joe, with his five-piece band including his son, record producer Pete, is on stage throughout and the content in his new show breaks even more boundaries and is as unique as the man himself.
RACE NIGHT in The Place
Join us for an evening at the races! Relax and enjoy a delicious meal and all the entertainment of Ascot or Aintree. Pick a horse from the runners in the programme and place a bet – not for cash, just for fun!
Hear original classics performed by four of the most popular artists of the 60s. See The Marmalade (Ob La De Ob La Da), Herman’s Hermits (I’m Into Something Good), Chris Farlowe (Handbags and Gladrags), Steve Ellis’ Love Affair (Everlasting Love) and host Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers and relive the past in a nostalgic evening of 60s pop music.
TICKETS £12.00u (inc basket meal)
TICKETS £26.00* Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to watch Joe performing Ain’t No Pleasing You
AL MURRAY
TICKETS £24.50*
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THU 21 NOV TOO LATE! EVERY SEAT SOLD
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BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk SAT 23 NOVEMBER Starts after the TV show
THE DOCTOR’S AFTER-PARTY
in The Place Dust off your fez and tighten your bow-ties for The Doctor’s After-Party. Once the credits of the BBC’s 50th Anniversary programme end, make your way to Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre where you can join other fans of the hit TV show to discuss the latest episode and what could happen next. As well as sharing a drink with fellow Whovians, you will also have the opportunity to be photographed with The Doctor’s arch-nemesis. Tickets £5.00 Friends £4.00 The Doctor’s After Party is in no way connected with and/or approved/endorsed by British Broadcasting Corporation.
THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OF THE
SWINDON RECITAL SERIES
The Wyvern Theatre is proud to celebrate Swindon Recital Series’ 20th Anniversary. Over the last 20 years, we have been dedicated to bringing live, world-class chamber music to Swindon and the lunchtime recital series has gained a deserved reputation for artistic excellence. WED 6 NOVEMBER 1.05PM Kathryn Parry violin Paul Turner piano WED 22 JANUARY 1.05PM
Paul Turner piano
WED 26 FEBRUARY 1.05PM
Sally Stocks flute Paul Turner piano
WED 19 MARCH 1.05PM
Sacha Johnson vibraphone
WED 23 APRIL 1.05PM
Nigel Cliffe baritone Paul Turner piano
TICKETS £5.00 TEA & CAKE £3.50
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In the theatre foyer, during the run of Horrible Science, audiences can get hands-on and experiment with mini versions of At-Bristol’s interactive exhibits! For more information about At-Bristol, visit at-bristol.org.uk
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TUE 26 – SAT 30 NOVEMBER
HHHHH ‘SPLENDID!’
Why don’t penguins get spots? What’s On Could picking your nose be dangerous? Why doesn’t the moon wander off? Could a 10-million-volt battery float over your head? And how long would it take for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre? Billy Miller has no idea what’s in store when he enters the crazy, awesome world of Horrible Science and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it’s too late?! Using actors and jaw-dropping 3D Bogglevision, this astounding show has the awful answers guaranteed to thrill you and your children. From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the seriously squishy world premiere of Horrible Science.
‘SCIENCE BECOMES AT ONCE THE MOST BRILLIANT SUBJECT IN THE WORLD IN THIS SQUELCHILY AMUSING MULTIMEDIA SHOW!’ The Stage TUE 7PM, WED 10.30AM & 1.30PM, THU & FRI 10.30AM & 7PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7PM TICKETS £13.00*, £15.00*, £17.00* CHILDREN £2.00 off OVER 60s £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.00* each SCHOOLS £8.00 (plus 11th ticket free)
Tony De Saulles, illustrator of the award-winning Horrible Science series, will lead a Horrible Science Drawing Workshop as part of the Family Fun Day on Sat 2 November. Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk for more information
Horrible Science books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Science is a trademark of Scholastic Inc and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration copyright Tony De Saulles 2009
Pre-order a Yummy Box, containing a carton of apple juice, cheese or ham sandwich, piece of fruit and bag of sweets, for just £3.85 * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
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Festive events at the Wyvern Theatre
are incredibly popular – book early to avoid disappointment
‘One word would sum up our evening – BRILLIANT! This is the second New Year’s Eve my guests and I have spent at the Wyvern’ Deborah Locke
SAT 30 NOV PM SAT 7 DEC SAT 14 TICKETS £ DEC 7.30PM
FRI 29 NOV, FRI 6 DEC, FRI 20 DEC DOORS 8PM
CHRISTMAS LADIES’ NIGHT Grab the girls and celebrate Christmas at the Wyvern Theatre with some hunky male entertainers! Enjoy a cheeky cocktail and canapés on arrival and unwrap our outrageous entertainment – these men will make an ideal stocking filler! LADIES ONLY OVER 18s ONLY TICKETS £35.00 INCLUDING CANAPÉS
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Arkell’s Brewery are proud to sponsor a new and improved Christmas Event at the Wyvern Theatre. Enjoy a festive PM PM three-course meal accompanied by some of the best TICKETS £ TICKETS up-and-coming acts £on the comedy circuit. TICKETS £35.00 INCLUDING THREE-COURSE MEAL
Payments cannot be refunded unless an event is cancelled. In the event of Force Majeures alternative dates will be provided, subject to availability.
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T LD OU FRISO13 DEC & SAT 21 DEC 7.30PM
WED 18 DEC 7.30PM OUTDEC & THU 19 SOLD
MURDER MYSTERY EVENING
FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal as you solve the mystery unfolding before your very eyes! Watch the scenes, interrogate the suspects and search for the hidden clues!
The Wyvern Theatre is thrilled to host a production featuring Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a ‘two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’ (Daily Telegraph). The show starts as the audience wait to be seated for their three-course meal and then hurtles along into the world of the BBC comedy series Fawlty Towers with unscripted madcap mayhem guaranteed!
TICKETS £40.00 INCLUDING THREE-COURSE MEAL
SAT 28 DEC 7.30PM
CHRISTMAS CABARET The Flaming Feathers return to the Wyvern Theatre with the sultry sounds of the singing starlet Miss Alice Sparey. Watch them perform Burlesque and Charleston routines whilst you enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal. Feather boas at the ready! TICKETS £35.00 FRIENDS £33.00 INCLUDING THREE-COURSE MEAL
TICKETS £45.00 INCLUDING THREE-COURSE MEAL
TUE 31 DEC 7.30PM
NEW YEAR n Vegas • Cocktail reception hosted by our Vegas Showgirls
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• Four-course festive feast and coffee with petit-fours • Live entertainment • DJ until late • A glass of bubbly at midnight TICKETS
• H ave a flutter on a roulette wheel – not for cash, just for fun TICKETS £55.00 INCLUDING FOUR-COURSE FEAST
After his much-admired appearances on Dancing On Ice, Keith Chegwin is back in Swindon to star as Silly Billy in Jack and the Beanstalk. Also returning to star alongside Keith is Wyvern Theatre pantomime favourite David Ashley. From Ugly Sister to Abanazar, David will star as Dame Trot in this year’s side-splitting family show. Giant laughs will be had by the entire audience with ticket prices to suit all pockets – you won’t have to sell the family cow to enjoy the biggest pantomime in Swindon!
‘ONCE AGAIN THE WYVERN THEATRE HAS OUTDONE ITSELF WITH ITS ANNUAL PANTOMIME’ Swindon Advertiser on Wyvern Theatre’s 2012/2013 pantomime Aladdin
TICKET PRICES BLUE
PERFORMANCES
£24.50* • £20.50* • £17.50* • £15.50*
CONCESSIONS £2.00 off groups 10+ £15.50 FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £16.50 each GROUPS 25+ £15.50 (16th ticket free) SCHOOLS £11.00 per ticket (11th ticket free) FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Sat 7 Dec 1pm & 7pm and Tue 10 Dec 7pm FRIENDS Post-Show Meet the Panto Cast After the Sat 7 Dec 7pm performance
GREEN
PERFORMANCES
£26.50* • £23.00* • £21.00* • £17.50*
CONCESSIONS £2.00 off groups 10+ £17.50 FAMILY OF 4 must include 1 adult) £18.00 each GROUPS 25+ £17.50 (16th ticket free)
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PERFORMANCES
£27.00* • £24.00* • £21.50* • £17.50*
* All orders carry a £1.50 per ticket booking fee, capped at six tickets. Groups, Schools and Friends don’t pay a booking fee.
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Pre-order a Yummy Box, containing a carton of apple juice, cheese or ham sandwich, piece of fruit and bag of sweets, for just £3.85
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and check out pictures from the pantomime press launch at Roves Farm
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MON 9 DEC NO PERFORMANCES TUE 10 DEC 1pm 7pm WED 11 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm THU 12 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm FRI 13 DEC 1pm 7pm SAT 14 DEC 1pm 7pm SUN 15 DEC 1pm 5pm MON 16 DEC NO PERFORMANCES TUE 17 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm WED 18 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm THU 19 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm FRI 20 DEC 1pm 7pm SAT 21 DEC 1pm 7pm SUN 22 DEC 1pm 5pm MON 23 DEC TUE 24 DEC WED 25 DEC THU 26 DEC FRI 27 DEC SAT 28 DEC SUN 29 DEC
NO PERFORMANCES 1pm 5pm NO PERFORMANCES 1pm 5pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 5pm
MON 30 DEC TUE 31 DEC WED 1 JAN THU 2 JAN FRI 3 JAN SAT 4 JAN SUN 5 JAN
1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm NO PERFORMANCES 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 5pm
SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES Wed 11 Dec 10.30am and Fri 20 Dec 1pm & 7pm
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and watch Jack learning to climb at the Link Centre’s Climbing Wall
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AT SWINDON GREYHOUNDS, ABBEY STADIUM WED 27 NOVEMBER DOORS OPEN 5.30PM, FIRST RACE IS AT 6.28PM TICKETS £5.00 (all proceeds donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital) In the lead up to this year’s GIANT pantomime, the Wyvern Theatre has teamed up with Swindon Greyhounds for an entertaining charity race night. All proceeds from ticket sales to Jack and the Bean-Stakes will be donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Theatres for Theatres Appeal, which we are delighted to support. This year’s pantomime star Keith Chegwin will be there to congratulate the winner and owner of the first race, titled The Cheggers Chase and there will also be a special appearance from Daisy the Cow. Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to book your tickets today FRIDAY 10 JANUARY 7.30PM
THE ADULT PANTO: SCREWGE! Once again The Market Theatre Company take a traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition – packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant sexual innuendo! ‘Quintessentially British…Like a Carry On film made by a Rugby Club!’ The Stage Newspaper TICKETS £15.50*
TUE 14 JANUARY 7.30PM
PUNT & DENNIS Life on the road is all rock-n-roll glamour. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis live the dream as they cruise the contraflow lanes, follow the one-way systems, unwrap the pasties and sip the service-station coffees of Britain in their quest to find your town. TICKETS £22.50*
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PAM AYRES
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and hear Pam Ayres read one of her hilarious poems.
Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre following the recent publication of her new book of poetry, copies of which she will be signing after the show. Pam Ayres has sold millions of books, CDs, and DVDs over the years, and she is still a regular on programmes such as Just A Minute, Ayres On The Air, QI, Countdown, and The One Show. TICKETS £23.50*
MON 20 JANUARY 10.30AM & 1.30PM
S4K’s MACBETH
Watch out as something wicked this way comes! The show tells the story of how a warrior learns from three strange witches that his destiny is to become King of Scotland. But he cannot win the throne without much blood being spilled. The show includes song and dance, telling the story with many of Shakespeare’s original words woven into easy-to-understand modern language. Great entertainment for people of all ages and ideal for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. TICKETS £21.00* CHILDREN £13.00* SCHOOLS £13.00 plus 11th ticket free
THU 23 JANUARY 7.30PM
LET’S HANG ON Let’s Hang On truly captures the original magic of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The atmosphere created is not only from their music but also their own unique sound, nostalgic mood, and electric feeling! ‘You guys are dynamite!’ Frankie Valli TICKETS £22.00*
FRI 24 JANUARY 8PM
STEPHEN K AMOS The Spokesman Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, Stephen K Amos (Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Life: An Idiots Guide) is hitting the road with a brand-new show for 2013 and sharing with the UK the show which has been a smash-hit success across Australia and New Zealand! Expect an evening of fun, warmth, big laughs and audience interaction from the master of feel-good comedy. TICKETS £17.00*
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BINGO in The Place Replace the caller with a burst of popular music, replace the numbers on the cards with the names of famous bands/singers and songs and you have the phenomenon that is Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo! Join us for what will surely be a hilarious fun-filled evening. TICKETS £10.00 FRIENDS £9.00
Including welcome drinks WED 29 JANUARY 7.30PM
CIRCUS OF HORRORS The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is back with an awe-inspiring rock ‘n’ roller-coaster of a show, inspired by the legendary and sinister lost movie London after Midnight. ‘Like The Rocky Horror show on acid’ Amanda Holden TICKETS £22.00*, £16.00* CONCESSIONS £3.00 off EARLY BIRD Book before 13 Nov and get £5 off
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SUN 2 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
CLASSIC LEGENDS OF ROCK & FOLK
Two legendary bands, The (Electric) Strawbs and Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash, unite on Swindon’s stage for one night only. This supershow will feature all your favourite songs from both classic bands and features original Strawb Dave Cousins, with special guest keyboard wizard Oliver Wakeman and Wishbone Ash founder Martin Turner. TICKETS £23.50*
SUN 9 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
ABBAMANIA No-one can deny that ABBAMANIA have hit gold with their representation of ABBA at the height of their supremacy. This nostalgic show is guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles. So dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come and enjoy an unforgettable night with ABBAMANIA. TICKETS £20.50*, £18.50*
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available on Circus of Horrors, Abba Mania and Killer Queen – all for £5.50 each. Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk for more information
BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk THU 13 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
KILLER QUEEN Killer Queen have performed their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow. TICKETS £19.50*
TUE 11 & WED 12 FEBRUARY 8PM
JASON MANFORD First World Problems
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Everybody’s favourite northern comedian, Jason Manford, has announced two performances at Swindon’s number one entertainment ITY venue. The show promises to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, L I B misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with Jason’s ILA AVA D likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit. E T I LIM TICKETS £23.50*
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE… FRI 14 FEBRUARY 7.30PM Superstar Clowns Splendid Pavlik & Klava invite the audience to the wondrous and mysterious Park Gorkogo: a place to romance, a place to stroll and a place to see magnificent feats of human achievement. Moscow State Circus’ show features the unbelievable roller-skating of the Veslovskis, the ladder-balancing Efremkin Brothers, Yakovlev Vertical Pole Jugglers and the gorgeous and gracious Ariel sail of Natalia Goncharova. TICKETS £16.00* – £25.00* CHILDREN £3.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £16.50* each (must include 1 adult)
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PHOTOS: HELEN MAYBANKS
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THE LEGENDARY, RECORD-BREAKING SMASH HIT THRILLER CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY ‘THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE’
‘A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER’
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THE SUNDAY TIMES
A classic. A landmark. A legend. MON 3 – SAT 8 FEBRUARY The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre – with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, to give you a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece at the Wyvern Theatre. A group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? The suspicious characters reveal their 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.
‘DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS’ THE OBSERVER
7.30PM, THU & SAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon – Wed 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm £22.00*, £27.50* Thu 7.30pm, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm £26.00*, £30.50* FRIENDS £2.50 off on Mon 3 February
Make the most of your evening and arrive early to enjoy our GREAT BRITISH CAFÉ MENU Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to view a trailer for the legendary, record-breaking smash-hit thriller
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SPEED DATING VALENTINE’S SPECIAL in The Place If all your friends are coupled and you’re preparing for another Valentine’s evening alone, look no further than the Wyvern Theatre’s Speed Dating on Valentine’s Day. This fun and flirty evening will give cupid the chance to match you with your dream date on the most romantic evening of them all. TICKETS £25.00 including welcome drink
FRI 21 FEBRUARY DOORS OPEN 8PM
LADIES’ NIGHT in The Place Join our handsome hunks for a night of naughty entertainment and devilish drinks! Some tantalising treats will keep your hands busy whilst our boys catch their breath and find their clothes. The Wyvern Theatre’s Ladies’ Nights are the most popular event nights – make sure you book your tickets early! TICKETS £27.50
Like this? You will love Hot Flush in May, starring Lesley Joseph
SUN 23 FEBRUARY 8PM
CHRIS RAMSEY
The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning Television After being ‘sent off’ the Soccer AM sofa last year for misbehaving, Chris wonders whether he really is the Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning TV – not to mention, whether he wants to be. Fresh from a complete sell-out, twice-extended 2012 tour, multiple appearances on Celebrity Juice, 8 Out of 10 Cats and a starring role in BBC Two’s Hebburn, Chris embarks on a brand-new tour. TICKETS £17.50*
FRI 28 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
COLIN FRY
Colin Fry’s TV series 6ixth Sense has now been broadcast worldwide for 12 years. In this live show, Colin brings his own unique form of comfort and upliftment to ordinary people living ordinary lives. Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.
TICKETS £19.50* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
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OUR BRITISH BITES ARE AVAILABLE FROM 90 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW
BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk Charlie and Lola’s
extremely New play
Watershed Productions present the BBC Worldwide and Polka Theatre production
Sun 16 FebRUARY 7.30pm BIZET’S
CARMEN
HALF TERM TREAT!
TUE 18 – WED 19 FEBRUARY TUE 11AM, 1.30PM & 4PM WED 11AM & 1.30PM
Performed to a large live orchestra After the successful performance of Madame Butterfly in February 2013, Russian State Ballet and Opera House present another world-class Opera, Carmen. Carmen is an Opera in four acts by a French composer Georges Bizet, which has become one of the best-known plots with the most memorable music. The Toreador Song is among the best-known of all operatic arias. Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy have fashioned a timeless story of love, jealousy, and violence in the Spanish city of Seville during the 19th century. Sung in French with English surtitles. TICKETS £30.00*, £33.00*, £36.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off
based on the characters created by Lauren Child adapted by Jonathan Lloyd Charlie and Lola are completely excited to be back on stage with their Extremely New Play – and this time they’re bringing along Sizzles the Dog! If you liked Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play, you will love this extra special, brand-new show. Playful, funny and full of surprises, this extremely new play about friendship and adventures is a treat for everyone. This magical mix of puppets, live action and music is based on the much-loved books by Lauren Child and the ever popular BBC TV series. TICKETS £13.50* FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £12.25* Charlie and Lola™ and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Ltd. BBC logo TM and © BBC 1996
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BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk FRI 1 MARCH 7.30PM
REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: THE BIBLE An affectionate, irreverent roller coaster ride from fig leaves to final judgment as the bad boys of abridgement tackle the great theological questions: Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn’t the word ‘phonetic’ spelt the way it sounds? TICKETS £21.50*, £20.50* FRIENDS 2 for 1
SUN 2 MARCH 8PM
RUSSELL KANE Smallness What is it with us and smallness? We Brits love it – being tiny but fierce, close but distant. This Jedward-haired award-winning comedian is the same, and he returns with a new blisteringly big-small show. Watch him reveal thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big. TICKETS £18.50*
THU 6 MARCH 8.30PM
ROGUE 5
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a boy band with talent? Rogue 5, that’s what! This comedy boy band will blow your mind! Don’t think of them as a boy band though, think of them as...Nah, they’re definitely a boy band and they’re probably not that different. But don’t hold that against them just because you’re jealous! TICKETS £10.50*
FRI 7 MARCH 8PM
ROY CHUBBY BROWN He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender, sailing so close to the mark, even the most seasoned of fans will be left gob-smacked! Adults only. TICKETS £21.00*
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MON 24 – WED 26 FEBRUARY Stephanie Canworth has it all. She’s beautiful, has a successful career, a supportive husband and she’s a media darling; life is great. But it takes just one Facebook poke from a blast-from-the-past and all the old memories start flooding back – candy floss, kisses, first loves and broken hearts – and with the old memories come the old temptations. Some Girl I Used to Know is a touching and hilarious brand new one woman play featuring a mix tape of songs from the 80s and 90s including Culture Club, Donna Summer and Soft Cell. This romantic comedy stars and is co-written by Denise Van Outen, the musical theatre favourite acclaimed for her Broadway and West End roles including Tell Me on a Sunday, Chicago, Legally Blonde and also her appearance on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Prepare to laugh and cry as Some Girl I Used to Know takes you on a journey back to a time when hair was big, Stephanie and her friends partied hard and hopes were high. So book your tickets today for this intimate, funny and warm story about life and love, where we’re all still young at heart.
‘SHE’S A TRUE STAR.’ Simon Edge, Daily Express
‘VAN OUTEN – A BONA FIDE NATIONAL TREASURE.’ Michael Coveney, Daily Mail
7.30PM TICKETS £25.00* £20.00* FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Mon 24 February
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THE FULL COMPANY AND ORCHESTRA BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk OF THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET
GISELLE MON 3 MARCH 7.30PM SLEEPING BEAUTY TUE 4 MARCH 7.30PM SWAN LAKE WED 5 MARCH 2.30PM & 7.30PM GISELLE The most poignant of all classical ballets combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave. The story of Giselle and her aristocratic but duplicitous lover Albrecht is set to a glorious score and brought to life by the magnificent costumes and virtuoso performances of the Russian State Ballet of Siberia.
SLEEPING BEAUTYEvery child’s favourite fairy-tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse. SWAN LAKE The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. ‘This production is a triumph’ Plymouth Evening Herald
TICKETS £42.50*, £37.50, £32.50* FRIENDS £2.50 off * A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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BALLETBOYZ
®
Following triumphant UK and international appearances on stage and screen, this phenomenally popular company featuring 10 exceptional young dancers presents an exhilarating evening of exciting and explosive dance. This show features two stunning new dance pieces by internationally celebrated choreographers Russell Maliphant and Liam Scarlett. BalletBoyz® is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the company thrills audiences and critics the world over with its distinctive style, fusing spectacular dance both energetic and graceful, with stunning music and film. TICKETS £19.50*
MON 17 MARCH 2PM
OTHELLO by William Shakespeare Othello is a legend in his own lifetime: noble, brave, victorious. Honest Iago fuels his venom with malignance and hateful contempt. Poignant, intense, heartbreaking; Othello mercilessly explores every inch of the human condition. Othello’s world will be brought vividly to life as a live string quartet and a stunning ensemble cast combine with some of literature’s most vibrant language and characters. TICKETS £14.00* – £16.00* SCHOOLS £11.00 per ticket
MON 17 MARCH 8PM
HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen ‘These impulses come over me all of a sudden, and I just can’t resist them.’ Hedda is newly married but far from content. She wrestles with her feelings towards her husband and future events take a dramatic twist. This play is a nineteenth century classic that has one of the greatest female roles ever created. TICKETS £14.00* – £16.00* SCHOOLS £11.00 per ticket
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BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ THE SPECTATOR
THE MUSICAL FOR ALL TIME
‘EXHILARATING...ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB...IT’S A MUST!’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
7.30PM WED & SAT MAT 2.30PM
MON 10 – SAT 15 March 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. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-awardwinning 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’ Jack Tinker, Daily Mail.
TICKETS Mon £26.00* Tue – Thu 7.30pm £31.00*, £28.00*, £23.00* Wed & Sat 2.30pm £25.00*, £23.00*, £18.00* Fri – Sat 7.30pm £33.00*, £30.00*, £26.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Mon 10 March
Make the most of your evening and arrive early to enjoy our GREAT BRITISH CAFÉ MENU Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to watch a trailer for this moving musical
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MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC Add some magic to your Monday by joining the incredible Bill Masters at the Wyvern Theatre. Bill will provide a fantastic evening of entertainment with his astonishingly impressive magic tricks – it’s no illusion! Bill Masters’ unique magical skills will delight and captivate even the most skeptical. TICKETS £10.00 FRIENDS £8.50
TUE 18 MARCH 8PM
ED BYRNE Roaring Forties A self-confessed ‘miserable old git’ since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his forties. While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle age with open arms. Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: ‘I am in my forties. HEAR ME ROAR!’ OVER 14s ONLY TICKETS £23.50*
WED 19 MARCH 7.30PM
THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY Dublin’s No 1 award-winning music and dance show offers the warmest of welcomes to the finest house party in town. Starring All Ireland Champion musicians, fantastic presenters and excellent Irish dancing, this show promises to deliver the best traditional night of musical entertainment the Emerald Isle has to offer! TICKETS £19.50*
on the night enjoy two Becks or Corona for just
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THU 20 MARCH 7.30PM
THAT’LL BE THE DAY Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, returns by popular demand. This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line-up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy routines to produce a show with a real feel-good party atmosphere. TICKETS £24.00*
HAVE YOUR PARTY AT THE WYVERN call Caroline Moore on 01793 535 534 or e-mail cmoore@wyverntheatre.org.uk
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SHOWADDYWADDY Showaddywaddy recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Their dynamic and uplifting live show features all of their biggest hits including Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many, many more. So come and join the Dancing Party…You’ve Got What It Takes! TICKETS £19.50*
SAT 22 MARCH 7.30PM
MAGIC OF MOTOWN The legend of the Motown label lives in a show jam-packed with five-star performances of over 36 classics, including songs from the The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more. This all-new, all-star spectacular boasts more No1 hits than ever and features the dance moves, costumes and musicianship made famous by Motown. TICKETS £24.50* CONCESSIONS £3.00 off
SUN 23 MARCH 8PM
JIMEOIN Yes, Yes, Whatever…?! Hilarious world-class stand-up from internationally acclaimed star of Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala 2012, Best of Edinburgh Comedy Festival, Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. No gimmicks, just great craic…! ‘Master of the one-liner…charm and pitch-perfect timing’ Metro TICKETS £17.00*
SUN 30 MARCH BOOKINGS BETWEEN 12PM & 4PM
MOTHERING SUNDAY
Traditional High Tea on stage at the Wyvern Theatre Add some theatrical magic to your Mother’s Day by inviting her to join you for High Tea at Swindon’s number one entertainment venue This traditional high tea will include freshly brewed tea or coffee, sandwiches and scones – plus clotted cream and jam! A scrumptious Sunday for the most marvellous of all mothers! TICKETS £10.00 per person (minimum of two persons)
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AUDITION DATE SUN 18 MAY 2014 The Wyvern is looking for enthusiastic, committed and talented young people, aged from nine to 21, to take part in our 20th Anniversary Summer Youth Project Production of
BUGSY MALONE Whether you’re looking to take centre-stage or prefer working in the wings, the Summer Youth Project promises to be an unforgettable fortnight for everyone involved. For further information and to download application forms visit wyverntheatre.org.uk
THU 21 – SUN 24 AUGUST 2014 TICKETS from £12.00* Bugsy Malone follows the rivalry between two half-witted street gangs and the washed up, well-intentioned, one-time boxer who steps in to take control of Fat Sam’s gang and give Dandy Dan and his boys what they’ve got coming. In this tongue-in-cheek tribute to 1920s gangsters, the message is one of romance and good, clean fun; the characters are wonderful cartoon cutouts; and the weapons of choice are ‘splurge’ whipped cream guns, flour bombs, and custard pies. This fantastic show features all the favourite Bugsy songs such as Fat-Sam’s Grand Slam, I’m Feeling Fine, You Give A Little Love, Bugsy Malone and I Could Have Been Anything That I Wanted To Be.
#SYP14
2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the Wyvern’s Summer Youth Project, so grab your splurge guns and join the Bad Guys for what promises to be the best SYP yet!
BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk SUN 30 MARCH 7.30PM
RON MOODY & MARK LESTER Consider Yourself at Home
A unique opportunity to share an evening with legendary stars of stage and screen Ron Moody and Mark Lester. Better known for both starring in the classic Academy Award-winning film Oliver! Ron and Mark have jointly appeared in over 100 films, TV dramas and stage productions. This really is an evening not to be missed! TICKETS £16.50*
TUE 1 APRIL 7.30PM
PAUL CARRACK Christened as ‘The Man with the Golden Voice’ in a recent BBC4 documentary, internationally respected British singer songwriter Paul Carrack returns to familiar-ground. Hear the voice of pop classics such as How Long, Tempted, The Living Years, Over My Shoulder performing live on stage. TICKETS £29.50* – £39.50*
WED 2 APRIL 7.30PM
BILLY PEARCE National treasure Billy Pearce, one of Britain’s most talented and best-loved comedians, will bring laughter to Swindon when he treads the boards at the Wyvern Theatre. Billy has won just about every comedy award going – make sure you’re in the audience for this live show and find out what makes this man so funny! TICKETS £19.50*
Fri 4 April 7.30PM
FILM: COCKTAIL in The Place
Cert: 15
Enjoy the classic Tom Cruise film Cocktail, about a young New York City business student who takes up bartending in order to make ends meet, whilst learning to make cocktails yourself! In the film, Cruise takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love. At the Wyvern Theatre, after a few Margaritas, who knows what could happen… TICKETS £25.00 includes the cocktails you make and nibbles throughout the night
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THE BARRON KNIGHTS The Barron Knights are back bringing with them their unique musicianship, harmonies and of course their humour. They are the only group to have toured with The Beatles and twice with The Rolling Stones s o don’t miss this legendary band performing live in Swindon. They will have you rockin’ and laughing, as well as rolling! This showbiz phenomenon are the best tonic the N.H.S. can provide. TICKETS £18.50*
on the night enjoy two Becks or Corona for just
SUN 6 APRIL 7.30PM
OASIS UK
£5
Re-live highlights from one of Britain’s most iconic bands with Oasis UK, the only touring Oasis tribute band to have recognition from Liam Gallagher. Hear all the hits, classic album tracks and b-sides as well as enjoying a Brit-pop documentary both before the show and during the interval – Don’t Look Back In Anger, look back and reminisce with this memorable show! TICKETS £19.00*
Thu 17 April 7.30pm
THE ELO EXPERIENCE Forty years on and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. The Mr Blue Sky tour stops at Swindon for one night only, performing these great songs. The ELO Experience are currently wowing audiences up and down the country, this show is not to be missed! TICKETS £21.00*
In 2014, Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha and Katya will return to the Wyvern Theatre by popular demand. Sign up to the Wyvern Theatre’s e-newsletter and be the first to hear when tickets go on sale for this spectacular live show!
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BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk TUE 8 – THU 10 APRIL 7.30PM & THU MAT 2.30PM
THE LITTLE MERMAID Ballet Theatre UK re-tell the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tale. This is an enchanting story of a mermaid who is willing to give up her life under the sea to become human and fall in love with a Prince. This is the perfect school holiday treat for everyone who loves ballet, romance and classic stories.
TICKETS £19.50*, £18.50* UNDER 16s £15.00* OVER 60s £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £15.50* each (must include 1 adult)
EASTER FAMILY FUN!
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KW & NB Ltd proudly present a TALL STORIES production of Don’t miss Tall Stories’ hit musical stage adaptation of the award-winning picture book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Voted the nation’s number one bedtime story by BBC Radio 2 listeners, The Gruffalo has been performed to well over a million people worldwide and has even hit the small screens in a star-studded TV animation. Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maraca-shaking, party mad Snake! Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined...? The Gruffalo is the ideal introduction to theatre for pre and primary school children and their families; with plenty of songs, laughs and fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.
All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 2004, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
Fri 11 – Sun 13 April Fri 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Sat & Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm
TICKETS £12.00* FAMILY OF 4 £11.00 each (must include 1 adult)
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CHRIS & PUI
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See Chris and Pui from Show Me Show Me live on stage! Join CBeebies’ favourite double-act as they help poor Old MacDonald who has recklessly lost his animals! Help find them and meet Incy, Humpty and – ‘oh my woolly word!’ – Little Bo Peep along the way. Expect songs, rhymes, comedy sketches and lots more. TICKETS £13.00* FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.00* each CHILDREN £2.00 off
SAT 19 APRIL 7.30PM
FAWLTY TOWERS – THE DINNER SHOW in The Place Enjoy a delicious three-course meal whilst an interactive comedy is hosted by Basil Fawlty, his long-suffering wife Sybil and their confused but loyal waiter Manuel. Everything that can go wrong will…and don’t mention the war! TICKETS £45.00 including three-course meal
SAT 26 APRIL 7.30PM
REAL ALE FEAST in The Place A local brewer from Arkell’s Brewery will whet your whistle and tantalise your taste-buds as you are introduced to the finest ales and their complementary foods. Food samples will be hand-selected to enhance the flavours of these local drinks – this evening is ideal for ale experts and novices alike. TICKETS £20.00*
Sat 26 April 7.30PM
THE 80’S REUNION TOUR In the same way 60s and 70s music has gained longevity, 80s music comes to you fully refreshed with an all-hits show starring Chic – La Freak, Galaxy and Shakatak. Hear legendary songs such as Le Freak, He’s The Greatest Dance, Upside Down, Dancing Tight, I Can Prove It, Day By Day, Easier Said Than Done and many, many more… TICKETS £25.50*
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STARRING
LESLEY JOSEPH
‘THE AUDIENCE SHRIEKED THEIR HEADS OFF AND WHOPPED IN DELIGHT’ THE SCOTSMAN
MON 12 – TUE 13 MAY The outrageous Girls’ Night Out musical returns to the Wyvern Theatre with Birds of Feather star Lesley Joseph. Share in the friendships, the secrets, the laughs, the tears, the ups-and-downs of four ordinary women – and one man – living extraordinary lives. More fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox, Hot Flush might even leave you feeling 34½ again! Grab your girlfriends together for an unmissable night of theatre…you could even bring your man along as well!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
7.30PM TICKETS £22.00* FRIENDS £2.00 off
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WED 7 – SUN 11 MAY
Based on the story by J.M. Barrie. By arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Samuel French Limited.
WED – SAT 7.30PM THU, SAT & SUN 2PM TICKETS £17.00* – £20.50* EARLY BIRD OFFER £3.00 off if you book by 1 Jan MILITARY one free ticket for anyone serving in the military, available with every full price ticket sold (not available online) FRIENDS 2 FOR 1 on Wed 7 May
A spectacular adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s magical story of the boy who never grew up hits Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre when the world renowned Russian Ice Stars perform Peter Pan on Ice. Mysterious lands filled with pirates, Indians and ticking crocodiles, will transport visitors to a wonderful world of make-believe as The Russian Ice Stars bring to life the book which has inspired generation after generation.
Enjoy two Tropical Ice’s, with this Ice show, for just
£3
Unique touches, such as penny farthings being ridden across the ice as the curtain opens on the skyline of a London park, complete with chimney stacks and chimney sweeps, pave the way for a fast moving production which promises to be both lavish and spectacular, dazzling with its sheer beauty and elegance that will thrill the whole family.
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GIRL NIGHST’ OUT!
THU 12 JUNE 7.30PM
FRI 13 JUNE 7.30PM
THU 30 OCTOBER 7.30PM
JOE McELDERRY
THE DREAMBOYS
Set Your Soul Alive Tour
Fit and Famous Tour
PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD
Joe rose to fame when he won the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009. Joe’s first single The Climb reached number one in the UK and Irish singles chart and was soon followed by the release of his debut album titled Wide Awake. Joe returned to our TV screens where he was the triumphant winner of the second series of ITV show Pop Star to Opera Star in 2011. There is only one Joe McElderry, and there is only one night for you to see this incredible singer in Swindon with his band performing songs from Rock, Pop to Classical.
The Dreamboys are the UK’s top male glamour show. They have appeared on TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Pineapple Dance Studios, Loose Women and The Only Way Is Essex. Now you can see these incredible stripping hunks live on stage in a show that will literally have you begging for more!
TICKETS £20.50* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £16.00* each (must include 1 adult)
TICKETS £22.50* Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and hear The Dreamboys reveal all!
THE DREAMBOYS HOST… For an additional £12.50, enjoy a cheeky cocktail, nibbles and canapés with The Dreamboys in The Place before the show.
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and hear Joe discuss The X Factor and his brand-new UK tour
Star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road, Britain’s favourite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns to the Wyvern for one night only. Sally has built up an extensive client list having read for well-known faces like Katie Price, George Michael and the late Princess Diana. Come and witness her incredible gift and astounding accuracy. Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment
TICKETS £25.00*
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COMMUNITY EVENTS The Wyvern Theatre is proud to support the local community and is passionate about engaging with people of all ages. The building is a creative hub and has a number of organisations under the one roof including Sixth Sense Theatre for Young People, Reach Inclusive Arts and Create Studios. Over our 2012-2013 season, the Wyvern Theatre was proud to host 30% more community productions than our 2011-2012 season. The audiences attending these locally produced productions has also increased over the last season by 12%. We hope that through our 2013-2014 season, many more people will support the superb performances that our developed and nurtured in Swindon. SUN 3 NOVEMBER 1.30PM
FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE
The annual concert organised by Swindon British Legion to remember all those who have fought for the country. Starring, amongst many others, the Military Wives Choir. TICKETS £12.00u FRI 8 – SAT 9 NOVEMBER 7PM & SAT MAT 2PM
TANWOOD
Swindon’s oldest and most successful performing arts establishment will astound you with an extravaganza of song and dance from street to ballet with music from all your favourite musicals. TICKETS £12.00u CONCESSIONS (Fri 7pm & Sat 2pm) £10.00u
SAT 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM The Rotary Clubs of Swindon present
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
Marvel at the talent of Swindon’s Young Musicians and the Waterloo Band of the Rifles and enjoy the patriotic flag waving finale. This concert will raise fund for the Prospect Hospice and Swindon Young Musicians. TICKETS £16.00u
SUN 24 NOVEMBER 4PM & 8PM
KENTWOOD CRACKER
Get your Christmas off to a cracking start with Kentwood’s Christmas Cracker – a real Christmas feast of seasonal music, carols, fun and laughter! TICKETS £11.00u
FRI 15 NOVEMBER 10AM Swindon Youth Festival of Literature 2013
DEREK LANDY & ‘SCULDUGGERY PLEASANT’
Award-winning author and screen writer Derek Landy will lead students from Swindon Secondary Schools on a clue laden adventure with the exploits of his sharply dressed skeleton detective ‘Sculduggery Pleasant’ SCHOOLS ONLY EVENT contact fhardcastle@dorcan.swindon.sch.uk
WED 20 NOVEMBER 5PM & 7.30PM
BEST OF BRITISH presented by 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 the Best of British. TICKETS Adults £8.00u, Under 16s £4.00u
uA 50p per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. Groups, Schools and Friends don’t pay a booking fee.
FRI 31 JAN and SAT 1 FEB Thames Water Amateur Theatrical Society
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
The Thames Water staff return for their ribbiting 17th annual charity show! Hop along for their unusual twist on a well-known story. Guaranteed fun for all the family…or so we’ve been toad! TICKETS £10.00u
SUN 8 FEBRUARY 7.30PM in The Place Wyvern Theatre Foundation presents
KENTWOOD SHOW CHOIR in The Place The Wyvern Theatre Foundation presents Kentwood Show Choir, with an evening of sensational songs and marvellous music. TICKETS £7.50u
FRI 21 – SAT 22 FEBRUARY 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM
SWINDON ACADEMY OF DANCE
Our 25th Anniversary production promises to be both entertaining and captivating. Come and enjoy this spectacular show starring over 200 extremely talented dancers. TICKETS Contact Ticket Office on 01793 525 481 for further details.
FRI 7 MARCH 1PM
MAKING IT ART
Making it ART is produced by Reach Inclusive Arts with disabled pupils who attend local schools, the work is led by a team of professional artists. TICKETS Contact Reach on 01793 520318 or e-mail reachinclusive3@btconnect.com
WED 26 – SAT 29 MARCH
SWINDON GANG SHOW
The Swindon Gang show are celebrating 25 years of performing, with songs from many of their past shows. Join over 100 Scouts and Guides for an evening of laughter and song. TICKETS £10.00u CONCESSIONS £2.00 off GROUPS 11th ticket free
THU 3 APRIL 7PM
SWINDON ACADEMY GYM AND DANCE DISPLAY Students spend months rehearsing every year for the exceptionally popular Gym and Dance Display. With over 150 students, from Year 2 through to Sixth Form, this show will develop their confidence and entertain you. TICKETS Contact Ticket Office on 01793 525 481 for further details.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL Since October 2010 HQ Theatres, alongside its sister company Qdos Entertainment, has been raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Theatres for Theatres Appeal. To date we have raised £431,000 for the appeal which aims to build new state-of-the-art operating theatres at the hospital, which treats very sick children from across the UK.
This money has been raised through the generosity of our audiences and the staff of the Wyvern Theatre who have taken part in various fund-raising events and activities. We will continue to support the Theatres for Theatres Appeal and your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. On behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital, a huge thank you.
BRING THE FAMILY
Photo: from the production of Peter Pan on Ice
Unlike television or the cinema, when you watch a theatre performance it is live and happening right in front of you! Look out for special offers throughout the brochure which provide discounted tickets for families of 4 (must include 1 adult).
WHAT TO DO WHEN WE ARRIVE? If you have small children and you need a booster seat, please ask one of the front of house volunteers to point you towards the cloak-room where they are available to hire for just 50p. If you have a pushchair or buggy, please ask one of the front of house volunteers to store this in a safe location for you. Any items left are at your own risk.
WHERE TO EAT BEFORE THE SHOW? When you and your family arrive at the theatre, you will find everything you need under the one roof. You can enjoy a light bite from our Great British menu before the show; with a children’s menu and classic British dishes available, the Great British menu provides something for everyone.
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The Wyvern Theatre is proud to offer £5 student standby tickets. These £5 tickets are available one hour before any performance with ticket availability. Students are asked to provide some form of student ID upon arrival at the theatre. Students can check whether a performance is sold out by visiting wyverntheatre.org.uk or calling the Ticket Office on 01793 524 481. Photo: from BalletBoyz
For further information, e-mail education@wyverntheatre.org.uk
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BOOKING INFORMATION Online booking 24-hours a day wyverntheatre.org.uk Ticket Office 01793 524481
fee applies to each ticket (capped at 6 tickets) purchased from the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, whether in person at our Ticket Office, by phone or online. A booking fee is an additional payment on top of the ticket price that is retained entirely by the Wyvern Theatre to invest in the venue, whereas the majority of the ticket price goes to the producer of the show. Friends of the Wyvern, School Bookings and Group bookings (of 10 or more) do not incur a booking fee. ACCESSIBLE SEATING For adults who require assistance to attend the theatre, we offer one complimentary carer ticket with your booking when one of the following is presented to a member of the Ticket Office staff: a) proof of Disability Living Allowance b) proof of Attendance Allowance c) Certificate of Visual Impairment
We ask patrons with wheelchairs to note the Wheelchair spaces are designed for standard size wheelchairs – if you have a larger size wheelchair please advise when booking.
REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES
Tickets purchased will be refunded if a performance has been postponed or cancelled. Exchanges are available to move onto another performance of the same show subject to availability, with an administration cost of £2.00 per booking. All attempts are made to ensure that the show information and prices are correct at the time that this brochure is printed but may be subject to alterations. Discounts and concessions may be withdrawn at any time at the discretion of the management.
GETTING HERE BY ROAD The Wyvern Theatre
is situated in the town centre 15 minutes from the M4 (Junctions 15 or 16) and the A419 and A420. Follow the signs to the town centre and when approaching the Magic Roundabout you will pick up the signs to the Wyvern Theatre. PARKING The multi-storey Wyvern Car Park (pay and display) is adjacent to the theatre. There is also a smaller open air car park next to the theatre. BY TRAIN Swindon Railway Station
is just a 10-minute stroll through the town centre to the Theatre which is situated at the top of town. BY BUS/COACH Swindon Bus
Station is just a short 5-minute walk through the town centre to the theatre.
SEATING PLAN
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BOOKING FEES A £1.50 booking
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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Saturday 10am–6pm or until the evening performances start. We are open from 90 minutes before the performance on Sundays and Bank Holidays. We accept most major credit and debit cards.
THE GIFT OF A GREAT NIGHT OUT
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THE WYVERN THEATRE TICKET OFFICE is open Monday to
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BOOK EARLY FOR… SAT 24 – SUN 25 MAY 2014