Autumn 2012 by Wyvern Theatre

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THEATRE

AUTUMN 2012

IT’S PANTO TIME!

ALADDIN starring Keith Chegwin

other highlights this season… SOAP OPERA starring Leslie Grantham ROUGH JUSTICE starring Tom Conti ANGELINA BALLERINA

plus much, much more... FRIENDS BOOKING from Mon 25 June BOOKING FEE FREE WEEKEND on all online bookings Sat 30 June & Sun 1 July ONLINE/TELEPHONE/ IN PERSON BOOKING from Mon 2 July

AUTUMN 2012

BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk TICKET OFFICE 01793 524 481 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS… WEST SIDE STORY Something’s coming, something good...

SOAP OPERA A spoof murder mystery with an all-star cast

ROUGH JUSTICE Olivier Award winner Tom Conti in a classic courtroom drama ANGELINA BALLERINA Everyone’s favourite little star in a brand-new musical

PRIORITY BOOKING

Priority booking for FRIENDS is available on all shows highlighted NEW – FRIENDS will be able to book tickets from Mon 25 June www.angelinaballerinalive.com

BE OUR FRIEND The very best discounts are saved for Friends of the Wyvern. As well as backstage news and priority notification when new shows are announced, this autumn our Friends are able to book tickets for all new productions one week ahead of the general public – join today to secure the best seats in the house! JOIN THE CONVERSATION The social media chatter never stops at the Wyvern. From backstage videos to office gossip you can keep up-to-date with Team Wyvern by following us on Twitter (@WyvernTheatre) and ‘liking’ us on Facebook. This Autumn we are also starting our new course for theatre reviewers – more information later in the Brochure. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Tell us what you want to see, what you have seen and what you thought of it! We really want to know what you think of the Wyvern, our shows and our customer service – so get in touch. Contact details for our Theatre Director can be found below.

BOOK NOW AND BE PART OF THE

WYVERN’S AUTUMN SEASON

Over the BOOKING FEE FREE WEEKEND (online only), all NEW productions will be available to book online. GENERAL BOOKING will be available from Mon 2 July.

ONLINE BOOKING The Wyvern Theatre is committed to providing you with quick, convenient booking. Open 24-hours a day, you can shop at our website – wyverntheatre.org.uk – when it suits you, without having to queue. Browse for the seats of your choice, find out more about each show and discover what else is happening at the Wyvern.

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PRE-SHOW DINING Menu available online

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 HELLFIRE COMEDY CURRY CLUB A curry buffet before every comedian

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

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

AUTUMN 2012

TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT YOUR The Wyvern is the perfect destination for every occasion! If you’re planning a party, celebration, formal dinner or informal buffet our team is on hand to help you get the most from your event. To add some theatrical magic to your party, call Caroline Moore on 01793 535534 or e-mail caroline@wyverntheatre.org.uk

‘The team at the Wyvern took care of everything, so on the day I could simply enjoy the party with all my guests’ Richard Barret

SWINDON

WYVERN THEATRE

& DRINK

BRAND-NEW DINER MENU AVAILABLE BEFORE EVERY SHOW

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to view the brand-new Diner menu

Only a few steps away from your evening’s entertainment, The Wyvern is the perfect place for a light bite. FOOD IN A FLASH From fresh burgers to delicious sides, from Hot Dogs to Chocolate Sundaes – the Wyvern Theatre offers the fastest food in town.

SWIFT SERVICE There is no need to book in advance to enjoy these mouth-watering favourites with an American twist – simply order at the bar.

TV legend Keith Chegwin returns this Christmas, in another hilarious and spectacular pantomime. Aladdin is a wish come true – packed with all the traditional Wyvern Theatre panto ingredients of side-splitting comedy, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and a fantastic cast. This is a magic carpet ride you won’t want to miss! Fly over to the Ticket Office and book your tickets today – or you will need the help of a Genie to find the best seats in the house. SAT 8 DECEMBER 1pm 7pm SUN 9 DECEMBER 1pm 5pm MON 10 DECEMBER No Performances TUE 11 DECEMBER 1pm 7pm WED 12 DECEMBER 10.30am 2.30pm THU 13 DECEMBER 10.30am 2.30pm FRI 14 DECEMBER 1pm 7pm SAT 15 DECEMBER 1pm 7pm SUN 16 DECEMBER 1pm 5pm MON 17 DECEMBER No Performances TUE 18 DECEMBER 10.30am 2.30pm WED 19 DECEMBER 10.30am 2.30pm THU 20 DECEMBER 1pm 7pm FRI 21 DECEMBER No Performances SAT 22 DECEMBER 1pm 7pm SUN 23 DECEMBER 1pm 5pm MON 24 DECEMBER TUE 25 DECEMBER WED 26 DECEMBER THU 27 DECEMBER FRI 28 DECEMBER SAT 29 DECEMBER SUN 30 DECEMBER

1pm 5pm No Performances 1pm 5pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 5pm

MON 31 DECEMBER TUE 1 JANUARY WED 2 JANUARY THU 3 JANUARY FRI 4 JANUARY SAT 5 JANUARY SUN 6 JANUARY

1pm 5pm No Performances 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 5pm

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TICKETS BLUE PERFORMANCES £14.50, £16.50, £19.50 GREEN PERFORMANCES £16.50, £20.00, £22.00 RED PERFORMANCES £16.50, £20.50, £23.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 OFF FAMILY TICKET £62.00 £68.00 (2 adults, 2 children) SCHOOLS £10.50 per ticket (11th ticket free) GROUPS 10+ £14.50 £16.50 GROUPS 25+ £14.50 £16.50 (16th ticket free) FRIENDS 2 for 1 on SAT 8 DEC FRIENDS POST-SHOW PARTY SAT 8 DEC at 7pm SIGN-INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE THU 20 DECEMBER 1pm & 7pm

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to download Aladdin social media icons for your Facebook, Twitter and iPhone

JULY

‘THE LATEST SENSATION ON THE THEATRICAL BLOCK’ HHHH

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

THE TIMES

TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT

DIRECTED BY PHIL CLARK

TUE 10 – SAT 14 JULY We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows – Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians – are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips. TERRIBLE TUDORS TUE 7PM, WED 10.30AM, THU 1.30PM, SAT 10.30AM & 7PM

VILE VICTORIANS WED 1.30PM, THU 10.30AM, FRI 7PM, SAT 2.30PM

TICKETS £17.00, £15.00, £13.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off SCHOOLS £8.00 per ticket (free Teacher ticket with every 10 pupils) SCHOOLS BOOK FOR BOTH £7.00 per ticket FAMILY TICKET £44.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk for an interview with Horrible Histories illustrator Martin Brown

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk for an interview with Horrible Histories author Terry Deary

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

JULY

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

FRI 20 JULY Bandwagon Productions and Warren Grant present

HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN 7.30PM TICKETS £17.00

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

Four top-class musicians recreate Led Zeppelin’s magical concerts. Starring Peter Eldridge from the West End production of We Will Rock You; Jack Tanner and Kevin Oliver Jones from the world tours of Thriller Live and Dancing in the Streets; and Simon Wicker as Bonzo incarnate; they play all the right instruments and hit all the right notes in this fantastic live show.

SAT 21 JULY

Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival and a sumptuous three-course meal as our Jazz band entertain you with some classic Swing and modern Jazz. Toe-tapping is a must and dancing shoes are certainly required for some post-dinner fun in our red and black themed room. TICKETS £35.00 DOORS OPEN 7PM

SUN 22 JULY

THE CENTRAL BAND OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE 3PM TICKETS £12.50 OVER 60s £10.00 FAMILY TICKET (2 adults, 2 children) £40.00 CHILDREN Under 5 years old Free

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

Royal Air Force Brize Norton, with the kind support of the Swindon Nationwide Building Society, present a musical arrangement by The Central Band of the Royal Air Force. Audiences will be delighted by their selection of popular music celebrating the Diamond Jubilee, the Olympics and the ‘Big Screen’. All monies raised will be donated to the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) and Swindon RAFA Club.

JULY / AUGUST THU 26 JULY

ADAM ANT

and The Good, the Mad and The Lovely Posse 7.30PM TICKETS £31.00

Don’t miss the legendary Adam Ant this July when he performs at the Wyvern Theatre with The Good, The Mad and the Lovely Posse. Hear him perform some new material and all the classic songs including Stand and Deliver, Friend or Foe and Prince Charming.

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to read an interview with Adam Ant

LAST FEW SEATS REMAINING

FRI 27 JULY

FILM: SUMMER HOLIDAY In the Wyvern Restaurant 7.30PM TICKETS £12.50 (picnic hamper included)

SAT 28 JULY

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

Watch the swinging 60s musical Summer Holiday, starring Cliff Richard and Una Stubbs, whilst eating in our beach-themed Restaurant. There will be fun and laughter at our Summer Holiday screening along with picnic hampers and a cocktail on arrival.

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

FRI 10 AUGUST DOORS OPEN 7PM

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

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

AUGUST

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Summer Youth Project 2012 presents JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED

an amateur production by arrangement with

Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim THU 23 – SUN 26 AUGUST

THU – SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM, SUN 1PM

Following the success of last year’s Summer Youth Project production of Anything Goes, our talented local young people return with the all-American musical masterpiece West Side Story.

TICKETS THU EVENING & MATINEES £11.50 FRIDAY EVENING £13.50 (with £1.00 donation to the Wyvern Theatre Foundation) SAT EVENING £12.50 FRIENDS £1.00 off

Two gangs, two lovers; excitement and danger; West Side Story is one of the most passionate stories of all time. Under the guidance of a professional creative team, the Wyvern will be filled with iconic musical theatre songs including America, I Feel Pretty, Maria and Tonight. This ground-breaking musical will captivate and astound. Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to download West Side Story Social Media icons for your Facebook, Twitter and iPhone

SAT EVENING ONLY

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

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

FRI 17 AUGUST 7.30PM

TICKETS £25.00

WED 29 AUGUST CHANNEL 5 AND PREMIER STAGE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

MILKSHAKE! 1PM & 3.30PM

TICKETS £13.00; Children £11.00 FAMILY TICKET £44.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

Over 18s and Ladies Only!

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

Two surprise Milkshake! presenters will star alongside some of Channel 5’s favourite Milkshake! characters in this brand-new production. Join Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 & B2 – the Bananas in Pyjamas for a show which is sure to have the children singing and dancing in the aisles.

FRI 31 AUGUST & SAT 20 OCTOBER 7.30PM Joy and the team from SalsaSwindon return to the Wyvern to teach you the basics and more advanced moves. Enjoy some of our delicious homemade canapés and a cheeky cocktail on arrival before strutting your stuff. TICKETS £14.00 DANCE ONLY £5.00

FRI 7 SEPTEMBER

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works 7.30PM

TICKETS £19.50 Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to watch a video of the band in action

SAT 18 AUGUST

SAT 8 SEPTEMBER

EVERY SEAT SOLD

KEN DODD

KEVIN BRIDGES

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

One Night of Queen is currently celebrating 10 years of performing. Front-man Gary Mullen, winner of ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes in 2000 with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history, leads this spectacular live concert. One Night of Queen has the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of, arguably, the greatest rock band of all time.

SEPTEMBER

MON 17 – WED 19 SEPTEMBER ‘Hollyenders Street’ has been on air for fifteen years, and viewing figures are the worst they’ve ever been. So a new, hard-nosed producer is brought in to mix things up and save the show. Characters are cut, stories are sexed up and new blood is brought in. Even the theme tune is re-written! Before long, the cast are at war, the writers are on strike and everyone ends up unhappy. And then, somebody snaps. Blood is spilled and a body is discovered. The detective in charge of the investigation, who is a life-long fan of the show, arrives to solve the case. Will the show be saved? Will the murderer be found? Will Detective Emmerside get a full set of autographs? The answer to all these questions and more is…probably.

7.30PM & WED 2.30PM TICKETS £18.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off on MON 17 SEPTEMBER

o Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to watch the Soap Opera trailer

PRE-SHOW DINING AVAILABLE BEFORE THIS PERFORMANCE

SEPTEMBER

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ANDY HAMILTON 8PM TICKETS £19.00

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk for an interview with Andy Hamilton

FRI 14 SEPTEMBER

STEWART FRANCIS Outstanding in his Field 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50

£2.50 booking fee per ticket

16+

Andy Hamilton serves up a one-man show, brimming with jokes, stories, gossip, music, nudity and trampolining and containing ‘mild peril’. Widely recognised as co-creator and co-writer of the classic TV sitcoms Drop the Dead Donkey and Outnumbered Hamilton is celebrated as one of Britain’s most prolific and successful comedy writers and performers. The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, Stewart Francis, embarks on a brand-new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! ‘A brilliant comic brain...this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard’ The Guardian

FRI 14 SEPTEMBER DOORS OPEN 7PM

MURDER MYSTERY HI-DE-DIE!

A welcome drink and three-course meal combined with a night full of surprises from Moneypenny Productions. East End Gangsters, Swinging 60s dolly-birds and the oldest living ‘Yellow Coat’ will keep this mystery rocking until the tide goes out. But who committed the crime of Murder? It’ll be up to you to investigate and find the answer. TICKETS £38.00

SAT 15 SEPTEMBER

RICHARD STREET

Lead singer of The Temptations ’71-‘93 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

Three-time Grammy Winner and two-time American Award Winner Richard Street presents the music of The Temptations in its original five-man group format. His performance at the Wyvern will include a number of Motown favourites plus classic Temptations’ hits.

THE WYVERN THEATRE IS PROUD TO SUPPORT SWINDON YOUTH THEATRE HANSEL AND GRETEL, 2012

SWINDON YOUTH THEATRE IT SNOWS, 2011

WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS We are committed and passionate about developing young people’s appreciation of theatre through our youth theatre. We also offer a variety of performance opportunities each year.

EXPLORE:

creative play storytelling voice movement improvisation character role play devising

Our weekly sessions for 7- 25 year olds run as follows: DAY TIME SCHOOL YEAR MONDAY 4.15 - 5.15 YR 6 & 7 MONDAY 5.30 - 7.00 YR 8 & 9 TUESDAY 4.15 - 5.15 YR 3, 4 & 5 TUESDAY 5.30 - 7.00 YR 8 & 9 THURSDAY 4.15 - 5.15 YR 6 & 7 THURSDAY 5.30 - 7.00 YR 10 & 11 THURSDAY 7.00 - 8.30 AGE 16 - 25 YRS

To arrange a FREE taster session, call 01793 614864 Come along, have fun and get creative! Swindon Youth Theatre is managed by Sixth Sense Theatre for Young People and takes place at The Wyvern Theatre. Sessions are led by experienced arts practitioners. www.sixthsensetyp.co.uk/youngpeople/SwindonYouthTheatre.asp

D.N.A.,

2011

SEPTEMBER

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COLIN FRY

Higher Senses Tour 7.30PM TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £1.50 off Colin Fry Higher Senses Tour is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.

THU 20 SEPTEMBER

SPIRIT OF THE DANCE 7.30PM

This year’s tour will see Colin return to the Wyvern, where he will comfort ordinary people living ordinary lives, proving himself, once again, as the People’s Medium. Now celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Spirit of the Dance return with another breathtaking show. This thrilling and heart-pounding production features world-champion dancers who combine the powerful, show-stopping rhythms of Irish Dance with the passionate Latino rhythms of Tango, Flamenco and Red-Hot Salsa.

TICKETS £21.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FAMILY TICKET £69.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

Colin Fry is one of the world’s most recognised Spiritualist Mediums and Healers. His TV series Sixth Sense has now been broadcast worldwide for 10 years, putting him in international demand.

FRI 21 SEPTEMBER

THE DREAMBOYS Full Frontal Tour 7.30PM TICKETS £22.50

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

FOR AN ADDITIONAL £10, ENJOY A CHEEKY COCKTAIL, NIBBLES AND CANAPÉS WITH THE DREAMBOYS, IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT BEFORE THE SHOW SAT 22 SEPTEMBER

LEE MEMPHIS KING 7.30PM

TICKETS £18.00, £20.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off

Lee Memphis King celebrates the entire career of musical legend Elvis Presley in this brand-new show. This spectacular show will take you from the early Rock ‘n’ Roll heyday through to the Vegas years, as Lee brings the majesty of the voice and the electrifying power of Elvis’s performance back to life.

FRIENDS

“FRIENDSHIP IS CONSTANT IN ALL OTHER THINGS...” from Much Ado About Nothing WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

MAKE THE WYVERN THEATRE YOUR ‘CONSTANT’ COMPANION Become a Friend of the Wyvern Theatre and enjoy exclusive benefits to make your next theatre visit even more special • PRIORITY NOTIFICATION (via e-mail only) of all shows as they go on sale • EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS throughout the Brochure – available on selected shows • NO BOOKING CHARGES – no fees will be charged when booking over the phone or in person • REGULAR NEWSLETTERS – be the first to hear about competitions, show news, staff news, and much more from the Wyvern

For just

£24.50

FOR AN INDIVIDUAL membership (benefits for two people) and

£27.50

FOR A FAMILY membership (two adults, two children), you can cover the cost of your membership fee during your first visit to The Wyvern

• 20% OFF FOOD when dining before a show or grabbing a snack from our brand-new diner menu • FREE SHOW PROGRAMMES for all week-long shows

CALL THE TICKET OFFICE ON 01793 524481 FOR MORE INFORMATION

SEPTEMBER

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‘Frisby’s writing is sharp, and the court room interchanges positively crackle’ MON 24 – SAT 29 SEPTEMBER

Sunday Express

ROUGH JUSTICE TOM CONTI STARS IN

BY TERENCE FRISBY

The author of the triumphant comedy, There’s a Girl in My Soup, brings us a very different treat - a murder story, a courtroom drama, a suspenseful thriller. Television journalist James Highwood has made his career out of challenging the British Justice system in his documentary programmes. Now, suddenly, it is Highwood himself who is challenged when he is brought to court on a charge of murder. Highwood admits the killing but perversely chooses to defend himself, pushing the tolerance of the court to its limits and framing his defence in terms calculated to incense the judge. Tom Conti is brilliantly suited to the part of Highwood in this gripping courtroom drama, with more than its share of surprising twists and turns. Tom Conti won an Olivier Award in the West End and a Tony Award on Broadway for his performance in Whose Life is It Anyway? and was nominated for an Oscar as Best Actor for his role in Reuben Reuben. He and Dame Judi Dench were recently voted the Most Popular Actors in the West End in the last 25 years.

MON-SAT 7.30PM, THU 2.30PM, SAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon and Thu 2.30pm £18.00 Tue & Wed 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm £18.00, £20.00, £22.50 Thu, Fri and Sat 7.30pm £18.50, £22.00, £25.00 FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Mon 24 September OVER 60s £2.00 off Tue – Sat 7.30pm £3.00 off Thu 2.30pm

SHOW & HOTEL PACKAGE (for two people*) | £95.00 Available on Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy Tom Conti’s performance in Rough Justice at the Wyvern followed by a night at Jurys Inn (including full breakfast the following morning and a car park space). Call the Ticket Office on 01793 524 481 for further details

* based on two people sharing a room

MAY SEPTEMBER

WED 10AM & 1PM THU, FRI & SAT 1PM & 6.30PM TICKETS £16.00 CHILDREN £13.00 FAMILY TICKET £52.00 (2 adults, 2 children) FRIENDS FAMILY TICKET £50.00 (2 adults, 2 children) SCHOOLS £10.00 GROUPS 10 – 19 £11.00 each GROUPS 20 – 39 £10.50 each GROUPS 40+ £10.00

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MAY SEPTEMBER

WED 3 – SAT 6 OCTOBER Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina, pirouettes onto the stage in her brand-new musical – a magical show packed full of singing and dancing. Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins the opportunity to appear in their favourite television programme ‘Dancing With Mice!’. But when the girls and boys have very dıfferent ideas for the show and just can’t seem to agree on anything, it’s up to Angelina as Dance Captain to ensure that the show goes ahead.

So put on your ballet shoes and join Angelina, Alice, Gracie, Viki, AJ and Marco for the most stupendous Mousical of the year!

FESTIVE EVENTS

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS AT THE WYVERN

Festive events in the Wyvern Restaurant – book early to avoid disappointment!

‘We had a fantastic time at the Wyvern on Christmas Eve’ Sara Francis

FRI 30 NOVEMBER & FRI 14 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS LADIES’ NIGHT Grab the girls and celebrate Christmas at the Wyvern with some hunky male dancers! Enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival, a delicious meal and, of course, unwrap our outrageous entertainment. DOORS OPEN 7PM TICKETS £35.00

SAT 1, SAT 8, SAT 15 & THU 20 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS COMEDY CURRY

Enjoy a lavish three-course Indian meal accompanied by some of the best up-andcoming and established acts on the comedy circuit. Drink offers will be available throughout the night to keep the good times rolling! PM

DOORSPM OPEN 7PM

TICKETS £

TICKETS £30.00 TICKETS £

DECEMBER 2012

SUN 2 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS SUNDAY ROAST With the freshest local produce our chef creates a traditional Sunday meal, accompanied by a great selection of starters, desserts and drinks. RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FROM 12 NOON Two-courses £12.95 Three-courses £15.95

FRI 7 & WED 19 DECEMBER

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

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 hidden clues! DOORS OPEN 7PM TICKETS £40.00

MON 17, TUE 18 & FRI 21 DECEMBER

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Celebrate in style at our Christmas Party Night before Santa pops down your chimney. Ticket price includes threecourse meal, DJ until late, plenty of drinks offers and a themed room. DOORS OPEN 7PM TICKETS £35.00

SAT 22 DECEMBER

GOLDEN CHRISTMAS BALL Celebrate this season at our formal Black Tie event. Ticket price includes canapés and champagne on arrival, threecourse meal, DJ until late and a black and gold themed room. DOORS OPEN 7PM TICKETS £42.00

TICKETS

SAT 29 DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS CABARET

The Flaming Feathers perform Burlesque, Charleston and a number of entertaining routines whilst you enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal. Feather boas at the ready! DOORS OPEN 7PM TICKETS £30.00

MON 31 DECEMBER

PARIS AT MIDNIGHT – NEW YEAR PARTY The Wyvern’s ‘arc-de-’ triumph of the Christmas season, with fine cuisine and a free glass of bubbly at midnight, your ticket also includes a drinks reception, four-course meal, DJ until late, a photographer and a caricaturist! DOORS OPEN 7PM CARRIAGES 2AM TICKETS £45.00

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER SUN 23 SEPTEMBER

JIM DAVIDSON 7.30PM TICKETS £21.00

The incomparable Jim Davidson live, dangerous and as uncompromising as ever returns to the Wyvern. This hysterical evening of stand-up comedy, featuring one of Britain’s top comedians, is a night not to be missed. Strictly adults only.

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to download Jim’s Beef Stroganoff Recipe

SAT 29 SEPTEMBER DOORS OPEN 7PM

AUTUMN BALL

Step into the Wyvern Restaurant’s Enchanted Garden. A glass of bubbly awaits your arrival followed by an exquisite candlelit three-course meal. Finish the evening by dancing under the stars, with music from our resident DJ, in this magical woodland. Carriages at 1am. TICKETS £35.00

SUN 30 SEPTEMBER

BILLY FURY YEARS 7.30PM

Hailed as “the best Fury since Fury”, Michael King takes you on a journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roller. This exciting show, filled with Billy Fury’s greatest hits features fantastic audio and video effects depicting the ever changing image and face of the Fury phenomenon!

TICKETS £19.00

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

SUN 7 OCTOBER

The Jackie Generation is an incredible live show based around the biggest selling magazine of the day.

7.30PM

A six-piece band will take you through classic 70s hits, featuring songs originally performed by Queen, ELO, The Osmonds, David Cassidy, The Carpenters and Abba – relive the 70s!

THE JACKIE GENERATION

TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

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OCTOBER TUE 9 OCTOBER

PHOENIX DANCE THEATRE Crossing Points

Following the success of 2011’s Declarations, Phoenix Dance Theatre return to Swindon with Crossing Points. The company’s latest mixed programme features four contrasting contemporary dance works: Ana Luján Sánchez’s Catch, inspired by Magritte’s iconic painting The Son of Man; SoundClash by Kwesi Johnson sees the dancers mimic the complex and beautiful patterns created by sound waves when made visible; Crossing Points also features Henri Oguike’s unflinching, thrilling Signal; and another chance to see Aletta Collins’ sassy, hilarious modern Phoenix classic Maybe Yes Maybe, Maybe No Maybe. 7.30PM TICKETS £11.00, £16.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off STUDENTS (NUS Card) £10.00 FRIENDS £10.00

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Moscow Ballet La Classique present

THE NUTCRACKER All is quiet in the great house. Clara creeps downstairs. The Christmas tree stands alone.

In the darkness, through the curtains, the moonlight beams onto the colourful presents offered there. It’s midnight, the clock strikes heralding in the spirit of Christmas.Yet something stirs in the darkness beyond and thus unfolds this magical festive tale of The Nutcracker. 7.30PM TICKETS £17.50, £23.50, £26.50 CONCESSIONS Over 60s £2.00 off / Under 16 £2.00 off FAMILY TICKET £85.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

Dance Europe

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and watch a behind the scenes video from Maybe Yes Maybe, Maybe No Maybe rehearsals

‘Everyone should see this company’

OCTOBER SAT 13 OCTOBER

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE 7.30PM TICKETS £16.00

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Sing-a-long-a Grease returns to the Wyvern after a sensational sellout performance earlier this year. This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles gives you, the audience, the chance to be the star of the show. A host will lead a vocal warm-up, judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your free goody bag – it couldn’t be easier or more fun!

SUN 14 OCTOBER

Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson returns to the Wyvern for his final concert tour of the UK and Ireland.

Cop-U-Later

Kev’s Cop-U-Later tour will showcase the best of the little bloke’s albums and give the fans just what they’ve come to expect (and love) from their favourite Australian export; an irreverent, bawdy, politically incorrect night of Kev at his hilarious best.

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON 8PM TICKETS £20.50 ADULTS ONLY!

MON 15 OCTOBER

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE 7.30PM TICKETS £23.50

WED 17 OCTOBER

THAT’LL BE THE DAY Brand New 2012 Show 7.30PM TICKETS £23.00

Get ready for an explosive show starring The Tremeloes, Herman’s Hermits, The Union Gapuk and The Ivy League. This quintessential 60s line-up is jam-packed with nostalgia, so step back in time and hear the original hits performed by four of the most popular bands from the 60s!

The hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular, That’ll Be The Day, features an all new line up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, plus loads of new zany comedy routines. Now in its 27th year of touring continuously, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that Rock ‘n’ Roll will never die!

BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk WED 10 OCTOBER WED 14 NOVEMBER

LUNCHTIME RECITALS WED 10 OCTOBER VIVIEN MUNDAY soprano PAUL TURNER piano Viven Munday will perform a stunning repertoire of Butterworth, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Weill. WED 14 NOVEMBER CARMEN FLORES viola PAUL TURNER piano This performance will include Schumann’s Märchenbilder Op.113; Brahms’ Sonata Op.120 No.2 in Eb; and Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango. 1.05PM TICKETS £5.00 TEA & CAKE £3.50

TUE 23 – SAT 27 OCTOBER

SALOS Present

ANNIE

SALOS present one of the most acclaimed musicals of the past 35 years. Audiences will fall in love with little orphan Annie as she charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.

7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM

TICKETS from £16.00 CONCESSIONS Available on selected performances FAMILY TICKETS (2 adults, 2 children) on all performances from £50.00

The brilliantly memorable score includes It’s a Hard Knock Life, Easy Street and of course the legendary Tomorrow. Join SALOS for one of the best loved family shows of all time.

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER

BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk THU 18 OCTOBER

STEVIE WONDER EXPERIENCE 7.30PM

TICKETS £19.00 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

The Stevie Wonder Experience features a sensational 10-piece live band replicating the line-up and sound of Stevie Wonder’s own live shows. Zion Wilson (as featured on the BBC’s Last Choir Standing) takes you on a musical journey through all the greatest hits including Signed Sealed Delivered, I Wish, Superstition, and many more.

SUN 28 OCTOBER

FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE 2.30PM

This year the ceremony takes place in the afternoon and will once again include local performers alongside displays from the Armed Forces.

TICKETS £10.00

The annual concert organised by Swindon Royal British Legion to remember all those who have fought for their country.

WED 31 OCTOBER

LES McKEOWN

The Bay City Rollers Story 7.30PM

TICKETS £18.50, £20.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off

Join Les McKeown for this live celebration of hit songs (including Bye Bye Baby and Shang a Lang), teenage memories and stories full of living nostalgia! With over 300 millions albums sold worldwide, Les McKeown was the original voice on every Bay City Rollers hit song!

THU 1 NOVEMBER

FASCINATING AÏDA The Cheap Flights Tour 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50 Book for Fascinating Aïda and The Vagina Monologues and save £3.00 per top price ticket Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to view the YouTube hit Cheap Flights

Fascinating Aïda are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. This show will include several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights (nine million plus hits on YouTube) as well as the Dogging Song, a fond homage to the joys of al fresco sex.

NOVEMBER FRI 2 NOVEMBER

JETHRO 7.30PM

TICKETS £20.50

Hold onto your seats, hats and horses as you are entertained by one of the funniest storytellers in all the land.

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ADULTS ONLY!

Cornwall’s ambassador of comedy is crossing the county line to once again take you on a fun and wild journey, Jethro style.

SAT 3 NOVEMBER TS Theatre Productions presents

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST 7.30PM

TICKETS £12.00

This show contains strong language and adult themes.

Fifty years after the publication of Ken Kesey’s classic novel, TS Theatre Productions bring One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest to the Wyvern stage. Observe R P McMurphy’s fight to retain his individuality despite Nurse Ratched’s demands that he conform. Could it be that a controlled life is easier than a free one?

SAT 3 NOVEMBER DOORS OPEN 7PM

MURDER MYSTERY

GUY FAWKES – ZOMBIE HUNTER A welcome drink and three-course meal is combined with a night full of surprises from Moneypenny Productions. Join us this autumn as the treacherous tale of Guy Fawkes gets an unexpected paranormal twist, as we remember remember what really happened on the 5th of November! TICKETS £38.00

SUN 4 NOVEMBER

CHRIS & PUI Roadshow 2012 11AM & 2PM TICKETS £13.00 CHILDREN £11.00 FAMILY TICKET £44.00 (2 adults, 2 children)

IN THE WYVERN RESTAURANT

CBeebies’ favourite double act Chris and Pui are bringing their roadshow to Swindon. See Incy Wincy, Humpty Dumpty, the Grand Old Duke of York and – “oh my woolly word!” – Little Bo Peep all live on stage. Laugh, sing and join in with the Show Me Show Me duo as they perform sketches, rhymes and songs for pre-schoolers and their families.

NOVEMBER TUE 6 NOVEMBER

RORY BREMNER & FRIENDS 7.30PM

TICKETS £18.00

Britain’s top satirical impressionist Rory Bremner brings his repertoire of dozens of characters, which have sustained a highly successful career in radio and TV spanning 25 years, to the Wyvern. Rory will combine voices and satire with topical stand-up. The Coalition Government, current affairs and probably sport will doubtless feature somewhere.

WED 7 NOVEMBER

FREDDIE STARR 7.30PM TICKETS £19.50

The madcap legend that is Freddie Starr is back with a hilarious new show. Freddie has established himself as one of the all time greats, with his place in the Comedy Hall of Fame assured. Also featuring music from recording artiste Stephanie Young, don’t miss this evening of madness and mayhem and keep your hamster at home!

SUN 11 NOVEMBER

MAGIC OF MOTOWN 7.30PM

TICKETS £23.50 CONCESSIONS £3.00 off

MON 12 NOVEMBER

PAUL CARRACK 7.30PM TICKETS £28.50, £38.50

Direct from the States, the UK’s biggest Motown concert show features 36 hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and more. An all-new show featuring that original Detroit sound, amazing costumes and dazzling choreography.

Paul’s marvelously soulful voice is known to millions around the world and now the legendary singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics heads to Swindon. Undoubtedly a key figure in British pop history, hear Paul Carrack perform hits including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years.

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Truly, the only way to enjoy a belly laugh is on a full stomach. So as the ideal prelude to an evening of hilarious comedy, we have prepared, for your delight, a curry feast you can’t resist. From 6pm on any of the Hellfire Comedy Curry Club evenings, make your way to the Wyvern’s Restaurant to enjoy an Indian buffet including a selection of mouth-watering authentic curries, poppadoms, a selection of chutneys, pilau rice, warm naan bread, and a refreshing Cobra Beer.

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TICKETS £18.50

Touring as a stand-up gives her enormous pleasure. It also gives her dreadful varicose veins, but most importantly it gives her partner (St Geof) a bit of a break... help him keep her out of the house, by supporting this show!

THU 15 NOVEMBER

Master of camp Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love. He’s promised to leave no straight unturned. “Because I’m still considered to be quite a catch and because your town is noted for its heterosexuals on the cusp, there’s bound to be stiff competition”, says Julian. A glass of Blue Nun may be available to those who make an effort or anyone named Jason.

JULIAN CLARY

Position Vacant, Apply Within 8PM TICKETS £21.00

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to read an interview with Julian Clary

FRI 16 NOVEMBER

THE IDIOT BAST**D BAND 7.30PM

TICKETS £23.50

SWINDON’S LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS 7.30PM

TICKETS £16.00

GREG DAVIES

EVERY SEAT SOLD

Starring comedy legends Adrian Edmondson, Neil Innes, Phill Jupitus and Rowland Rivron. The Idiot Bast**d Band are dedicated to weird and wonderful comic songs – some written themselves, others by Ian Drury, Mel Brooks, The Bonzos and many more...

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to read an interview with Adrian Edmondson

SAT 17 NOVEMBER The Rotary Clubs of Swindon Present

SUN 18 NOVEMBER

Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star Jenny Eclair has been round the block that many times she’s lost count.

Marvel at the talent of Swindon’s Young Musicians and the Waterloo Band of the Rifles and enjoy the patriotic flag waving finale with classic’s such as Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. This concert will raise funds for the Prospect Hospice and Swindon Young Musicians

NOVEMBER

BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk MON 19 NOVEMBER

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD Seeing is believing 7.30PM TICKETS £25.00 Psychic Sally On The Road is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of entertainment.

TUE 20 NOVEMBER

OFF THE BALL 7.30PM

TICKETS £17.50, £19.50 CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off SWINDON TOWN SEASON TICKET HOLDERS £3.00 off

WED 21 NOVEMBER

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES 7.30PM TICKETS £19.00, £21.00

Sally Morgan, star of Sky LIVING’s Psychic Sally On The Road, returns to the Wyvern Theatre with another completely unpredictable live stage show. Audiences have been left in awe as she delivers messages with astounding accuracy and heartwarming resonance.

Bob Mills and Ian Stone (stars of BBC Five Live’s award-winning Fighting Talk) will line-up alongside show host Will Buckley to sift through every goal, transfer, manager sacking and training ground shooting incident. Based on the weekly ESPN TV show, Off the Ball will be full of wit and wisdom from the most talked-about Premier League season since the last one! Starring Clare Buckfield (Two Point Four Children) and Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street). Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit returns for one performance only.

Book for Fascinating Aïda and The Vagina Monologues and save £3.00 per top price ticket

‘Laugh out loud FUNNY’ The Independent

THU 22 NOVEMBER

“hello u blurb readin legend! its Lee Nelson here from off ur tellybox and me n my best mate n fat legend Omelette r coming to a crap town near u! Qwaliteeeeeee! coz the tour was well propa popular im doin a load of xtra dates in 2012! so dont b a mug - stop readin this rubbish n get urself a ticket! DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!”

LEE NELSON 7.30PM TICKETS £23.50 £2.00 booking fee per ticket

NOVEMBER

BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk FRI 23 NOVEMBER

TALON

The Best of The Eagles 8PM

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TICKETS £19.50

Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to watch a video of Talon perform Long Road Out Of Eden

FRI 23 NOVEMBER

FILM: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY

In the Wyvern Restaurant 7.30PM

Talon’s 15th Anniversary Tour feature classic Eagles hits from their timeless back-catalogue including Hotel California, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane and The Last Resort. The show features seven world-class musicians and boasts an immensely powerful vocal harmony which all combine to recreate an astonishingly accurate musical production.

You and your partner can star in your very own romantic comedy at the Wyvern Restaurant’s film and picnic evening. Be charmed by the 1989 Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal film in our Central Park, New York, themed restaurant.

TICKETS £12.50 (picnic hamper included)

SAT 24 NOVEMBER

MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE The Brig Society 8PM

TICKETS £16.00

One of Britain’s finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus Brigstocke, is bringing his hotly anticipated new show to Swindon. The Brig Society is no less than the total restructuring of every aspect of life in Britain organised through the medium of jokes. See this show – WIN a free hospital or school! Second prize – a major High St bank.

WED 28 NOV – SAT 1 DEC

SWINDON GANG SHOW

7.30PM & SAT MAT 2.30PM

This year, the Scout and Guides celebrate 80 years of Gang Shows. With sketches, written by Ralph Reader, songs from the charts and music to get you into the spirit of Christmas, join the young members at their Christmas party. From the youngest at seven years, to the more senior members of the cast, we will ‘Do Our Best’ to make this evening great fun for everyone.

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 £251,000 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. ©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 23582

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JANUARY

THE MOST TERRIFYING LIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD! EVERYBODY IN THE THEATRE CAN HEAR YOU SCREAM!

Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt From the novel by Susan Hill Now a major motion picture starring Daniel Radcliffe MON 7 – SAT 12 JANUARY 2013 Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt’s stage adaptation of Susan Hill’s bestselling novel combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It is a formula that provides audiences with an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world. A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a ‘Woman in Black’, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but as they reach further into his darkest memories the borders between make believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep... Now celebrating its 23rd year in the West End, over seven million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged.

‘A truly nerve-shredding experience’ Daily Mail

‘The most brilliantly effective spine chiller you will ever encounter. If you haven’t seen this show yet you are missing a treat’ Daily Telegraph MON – FRI 7.30PM, WED MAT 2.30PM, SAT 4PM & 8PM

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TICKETS Mon – Wed 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm, Sat 4pm £18.00, £21.00, £23.50 Thu – Sat Eve £19.50, £23.00, £26.00 FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Mon 7 January SCHOOLS £13.00 per ticket OVER 60s £2.00 off STUDENTS £13.00

FEBRUARY

JANUARY

THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET & ORCHESTRA OF SIBERIA return to Swindon following a sensational season in 2012

SWAN LAKE

TUE 15 & WED 16 JANUARY

COPPELIA

THU 17 JANUARY WED 27 – THU 28 FEBRUARY 2013

TICKETS from £30.00 CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

‘Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small...’

From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award-winning television animation for the first time ever live on stage! Holly, a young Fairy Princess, is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic. But elves are very good at making things, especially toys. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise above the tallest towers. Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, they go on a trip into The Big World with tooth-fairy Nanny Plum, even plan a surprise birthday party for King Elf, and oops, let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter on an enchanting journey through the Magical Kingdom. With actors, puppeteers and costumed characters this beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family. WED 1PM, 4PM & THU 10AM, 1PM

TICKETS £16.50 (including free goody bag), £14.50, £12.50 CHILDREN £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.00 off FAMILY TICKET (2 adults, 2children) £49.00 GROUPS OF 10+ 10% off

ENGAGE

During the Wyvern’s usual opening hours, feel free to explore the gallery.

TICK-ART

Right Time for Art are older people who have benefitted from art therapy and have moved on to become a creative force in the local community. The group have been commissioned by the Wyvern Theatre to design original artwork on archived theatre tickets.

MON 2 – SUN 8 JULY

The Wyvern Theatre will be exhibiting original artwork by their resident community group Right Time for Art, which is supported by Reach Inclusive Art, in the Lower Foyer Gallery from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 July.

THEATRE REVIEW GROUP in association with thepublicreviews.com

Do you often find your opinion differs from the critics? Do you find that you agree with one critic more than the others? Do you want to learn the art of theatre criticism? thepublicreviews.com has teamed up with the Wyvern Theatre to offer an exclusive and specially created course in theatre criticism. Combining a mixture of practice and theory, with group theatre outings, this course aims to give you a voice and who knows we may even find the next Lyn Gardner or Dominic Maxwell! For just £30, you will attend six shows which you will then discuss and critique. For further details visit wyverntheatre.org.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01793 524 481.

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SUN 15 JULY | 2PM & 6PM

OZ…

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

TUE 17 – WED 18 JULY | 7.30PM

OLIVER!

Presented by Isambard Community School Isambard Community School is proud to present their latest school production of Oliver!, the famous Lionel Bart musical, based on the characters from Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Including Where Is Love, I’d Do Anything and As Long As He Needs Me.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

SAT 20 OCTOBER 2.30PM & 7PM Kirsty Farrow Dance Academy presents

REEL TO REAL

The Kirsty Farrow Dance Academy presents Reel to Real – an accolade of dances from films and musicals brought to life on stage. ADULTS £12.00 CHILDREN £10.00

This is an Amateur Production. All performances by arrangement of MusicScope and Stage Musicals LTD of New York.

TICKETS £7.50 CHILDREN £5.00

FRI 9 & SAT 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM

TANWOOD’S BEST OF BRITISH

Swindon’s oldest and most successful performing arts establishment will astound you with a very patriotic extravaganza of song and dance. TICKETS £10.00 FAMILY TICKET (2 adults, 2 children) £30.00 Fri & Sat 2.30pm only

SAT 17 NOVEMBER | 7.30PM Wyvern Theatre Foundation presents

RACE NIGHT

Join us for an evening at the races! Relax and enjoy a delicious meal and all the entertainment of Ascot or Aintree. Pick a horse from the runners in the programme and place a bet. If you are lucky you can win yourself some of the prize money! All proceeds go to the Wyvern Theatre Foundation. WYVERN RESTAURANT TICKETS £12.00 (inc picnic hamper)

SUN 25 NOVEMBER 4PM & 8PM

KENTWOOD’S CHRISTMAS 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 £11.00

ABOUT THE WYVERN THEATRE

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

PRE-SHOW DINING The Wyvern Theatre Restaurant

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

is open for pre-show dining on selected performances. Why not book a table when you book your tickets whether it be a romantic meal for two or a group of friends. Contact the Ticket Office for more information.

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THE GIFT OF A GREAT NIGHT OUT Book yourself in one of the boxes or one of our premium seats, which are available at just £4.00 more per ticket than the top price seat.

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

end of the phone to help or answer any questions, so give us a call on 01793 524481.

STUDENT TICKETS Full time students can get their

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

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

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