Arts Scene

Film

Link Arts Film Society is showing three films this month. On Thursday 1st September MISHIMA, A Life in four Chapters' (15) tells the story of the life and dramatic death of Yukio Mishima, a Japanese writer, actor and director. 'CRY FREEDOM' (PC) on Thursday 15th September is Richard Attenborough's recent controversial film about the life of South African, Donald Hoods and his relationship with Steve STAGE CORNER Biko. On Thursday 29th September a very different John Cleese is Above: Denzil Washington plays black activist Steve Biko in Richard Attenborough 's film "Cry Freedom" at the Link Centre & part of 'Silverado' (PC), a new Music

FANCY DRESS CORNER Ballet, Tap, National Shoes Leotards, tights, Nylon or Lycra look at the old West in glorious 'CINEMASCOPE'. All films begin at 730p.m. Swindon Rock Front present MOOSE' and 'BIG IN BURBACE' by 'ON THE EDGE' on WYVERN THEATRE 1

Fishnet Tights, Legwarmers, Membership is £1, admission Friday 9th September, tickets

Crossovers and many other Dance Wear accessories including £1 .50/100 £3.00. 'RED JASPER' plus support on Friday 16th September Magical

Braiding and sequins Theatrical Make Up by Leichner, The Childrens Film Club begins its new season on Saturand 'SARA SMITH' with 'INDIAN SUMMER' on Saturday 24 Entertainment

Kylon and Bob Kelly Wigs, Beards, Moustaches, Crepe day 10th September with D.A.R.Y.L. (PC), followed by September, tickets £1.50. at the Wyvern

Hair, Hats and Masks Large Selection of Jokes Adult & Childrens Fancy Dress Costumes for Hire 'THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY' (U) on Saturday 24th September. Both films commence at 2.30p.m., membership is still Swindon Jazz Front's first gig of the new season is on Friday 23rd September with 'DUDO PUKWANA'S ZILA' the world's this autumn As always, Swindon's Wyvern Theatre will be doing everything 103, Faringdon Road only 25p and admission 75p. premier Jazz/Kiwela band. it possibly can to brighten up

Swindon Tel: 522729 Tickets £5. O/M.00/2.00. those Autumn days. EXCURSIONS- & TOURS British Soviet Friendship Society (B.S.F.S.) In partnership with the Link Arts The passing summer will be remembered at the beginning of the Classical Music Series themed on The Mediterranean In September Film Society the Swindon Branch of the BSFS are presenting a secommencing on 23rd September. In the following week the deliAdult Child ries of Soviet films this autumn. cate classical guitar of John Wil-

Sun 4th Eastbourne £7.00 £5.00 The season begins with liams continues the mood on 27th

Tues 6th Widdecombe Fair £7.00 £5.00 'STRIKE' on Thursday 22nd September, though The Great

Wed 14th Bass Museum of September at 730p.m. Directed Guitar Showcase on 13th NoBrewing & Derby £6.75 £5.00 by the great Soviet director Ser- vember will feature guitarists of

Sun 18th Afternoon gei Eisenstein the film tells the quite a different kind. Mystery Tour £3.00 £2.00 story of a revolt in a factory and Music from Chas & Dave (8th

Sun 25th Surrey Hills & its murderous repression when September), Rick Wakeman Devils Punchbowl £5.00 £3.00 the strike became the working (19th), Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball 7 III Thamesdown Transport ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS: class's most potent weapon. It is hoped that a representative from the Soviet Embassy in (21st) and The Blues Band (29th) all feature in the GWR Radio September Spectacular - FLEMING WAY KIOSK, NEAR PRIMARK, tel. 615399 London will attend the screening. Some exciting professional shows are lined up. The toe tapWYVERN THEATRE Theatre Square,Swpndon, Writs SN1 1 Q Director & Licensee- Alan Lord Classes and Courses ping musical Ain't Misbehavin' will have you jiving in the isles

Box Office: Swindon 24481 Credit Cards: Swindon 694055 The Wednesday evening pottery (12th-I 7th September) whilst the classes at the Link begin again on stage adaptation of a classic work MALCOLM KNIGHT PRESENTS v4 * Of it % & Wednesday 14th September, 7.00-9.00p.m. These are open sessions (not a course) for people of American literature To Kill A Mockingbird will grip you later in the autumn. to come to as many or as few To end the season, from 16th times as they like. Price per ses- December onwards, the latest in sion is £2.25/1.50 concession. a long line of Wyvern Theatre The New FATS WALLER Musical Show Dance at Link Arts pantomime spectaculars takes the stage. Dick Whittington will BASED ON AN IDEA BY The new dance term of con- make his way to London with Murray Horwitz & Richard Maltby Jr. temporary dance and ballet help from TV stars Peter Denyer, classes, begins on Monday 19th Andrew O'Conner and Michael

Monday 12th to Saturday 17th SEPTEMBER, 1988 September. Full details are given Croth, CWR's Mark Seman and Monday to Friday 7.30 pm; Saturday 4.30 pm & 8pm Prices Monday E5,50, £4 50 (2 for the price of one); Tuesday to Thursday £6, £5 (concessions £1.50 off) Friday & Saturday £6 50. 25 50 (concessions £1.50 off); Saturday matinee £4 (concessions £1.00 off) in a leaflet available from the Link Centre. Bob Harrison and Swindon's own Pollyann Tanner.