Autumn-Winter 2014 at the Wyvern Theatre

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AUTUMN / WINTER 2014

NIGEL HAVERS in

DICK WHITTINGTON SEBASTIAN FAULKS’ BIRDSONG AGATHA CHRISTIE’S BLACK COFFEE SU POLLARD in HA HA HOOD! HORRIBLE HISTORIES THE WOMAN IN BLACK

Plus much, much more…

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The best entertainment in Swindon

swindontheatres.co.uk The Wyvern Theatre and Arts Centre’s brand-new website enables you to book for all the best entertainment in Swindon, from your own home.

At swindontheatres.co.uk you can • select your own seats online • print your tickets at home • search events by month, genre or venue • find production photographs, interviews with the stars of the season and show trailers.

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Updated security measures have been added to the website to ensure your online booking is more secure and as safe as ever.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION The Wyvern Theatre is proud to be at the centre of the local community and ensure that the productions presented here are accessible to all.

Bill Kenwright Ltd’s production of Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee and the Wyvern Theatre’s magical pantomime adventure Dick Whittington starring Nigel Havers, will offer an audio described performance during their run.

©2007 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 235825

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

For venue enquiries contact Derek Aldridge, Theatre Director by email derek@wyverntheatre.org.uk or on Twitter: @DerekWyvern

AUTUMN / WINTER 2014

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Before your favourite comedians, enjoy a meat (Ham Hock and Pea) or vegetarian pie served with rustic home-made mash, gravy and a pint of Arkell’s Beer for just £10. Available to pre-order on any shows where the logo appears including: SAT 4 OCTOBER CHRIS RAMSEY FRI 10 OCTOBER OMID DJALILI SAT 18 OCTOBER HENNING WEHN SUN 26 OCTOBER JASON BYRNE WED 12 NOVEMBER DAVE GORMAN THU 13 NOVEMBER CARDINAL BURNS MON 17 NOVEMBER HAL CRUTTENDEN WED 11 FEBRUARY 2015 MARK WATSON FRI 17 APRIL 2015 STEWART FRANCIS WED 6 MAY 2015 MILTON JONES

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Directly above the Wyvern Theatre’s café-bar and foyer is The Place – an ideal location with its own bar, suitable for every occasion: whether parties or press launches, celebrations or conferences, formal dinners or informal buffets. For more information contact Caroline Moore on 01793 535 534 or cmoore@wyverntheatre.org.uk

BRITISH CAFé MENU

AVAILABLE BEFORE EVERY SHOW The Wyvern Theatre has been tantalising the taste buds of Swindon audiences with the tasty Great British Café menu! This delicious menu is ideal for a light bite or quick snack available from an hour and a half before any show. There is no need to book in advance to enjoy these delightful dishes – to see the menu visit

swindontheatres.co.uk

For all the family!

In addition to the Great British Café-Menu, there is also a Kids’ Menu available before all family shows

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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THE ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY & BIRDSONG PRODUCTIONS LTD

‘DOES THE BOOK JUSTICE. MOVING.’ HHHH The Daily Mail

‘MOVING, GRIPPING, DRAMATICALLY ELECTRIFYING AND OUTSTANDING.’ HHHH The Times

‘IT LEFT ME CHOKED UP AND BLINKING BACK THE TEARS.’ HHHH The Daily Telegraph

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TUE 1 – SAT 5 JULY Marking the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, Birdsong is the hit, critically acclaimed stage show based on the world famous novel by Sebastian Faulks.

In pre-war France, a young Englishman Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down.

WHY WE WENT TO WAR

TUE 1 – SAT 5 JULY An exhibition from Wiltshire Soldiers. This exclusive exhibition will display posters and pictures of propaganda promoting the drive to War. The exhibition will be available for patrons to attend from an hour and a half before every performance of Birdsong.

MILITARY WIVES

AT THE BANDSTAND TUE 1 JULY 7PM Watch the Military Wives perform live in The Bandstand opposite the Theatre, to celebrate the opening of Birdsong. This free performance will be available for general public and ticket holders alike.

LEARN ABOUT YOUR FAMILY AND THE GREAT WAR

SAT 5 JULY 12.30PM Book a 10-minute slot with Richard Broadhead, from Wiltshire Soldiers, and investigate your families connection to The Great War. Call 01793 524 481

to book your appointment.

As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground.

Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.

Set both before and during the Great War, this mesmerising story of love and courage is performed by a large ensemble company including Olivier-nominated actor and former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan and Hollyoaks’ Jonny Clarke.

Following on from last year’s National tour, seen by over 75,000 people, now it is your chance to experience this stunning piece of theatre.

TUE 1 – SAT 5 JULY 7.30PM, THU & SAT 2PM TICKETS Tue & Wed 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2pm £19.50*, £17.50*, £12.50* Thu, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £21.00*, £19.00*, £14.50* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Tue 1 July GROUPS & SCHOOLS discounts available

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CHRIS PACKHAM Wild Night Out Chris Packham goes wild in Swindon with an entertaining and informative look at some of nature’s most popular and interesting species. Illustrated with his superb photographs from around the world, he explains the fascinating behaviours of creatures from Leopards to Barn Owls.

TICKETS £17.00*

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk and view a selection of some of Chris Packham’s stunning photography

THU 10 JULY 7.30PM

GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! NIGHT FEVER The best of Abba and the best of the Bee Gees are combined into one ultimate evening’s entertainment. Two of the world’s top tribute bands, Bootleg Abba and Bee Gees Fever, will have you singing and dancing in the aisles as they perform hits such as Mamma Mia and Tragedy.

TICKETS £17.00*

FRI 11 JULY 7.30PM

THE DRIFTERS One of the biggest-selling groups of all times return to the Wyvern Theatre by popular demand. Hear The Drifters perform songs such as Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ In The Back Row, and many more from their vast back catalogue.

TICKETS £25.00*

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to watch a trailer for The Drifters’ brand-new tour

FRI 18 JULY 7.30PM

THOROUGHLY MODERN MUSICALS This unique theatrical experience will introduce you to the musicals of the 21st century. Fabulous musicals including Wicked, Ghost, Next to Normal, The Last Five Years, Mary Poppins, The Lion King plus many more. This talented company will demonstrate how musicals have evolved to become today’s smash hits.

TICKETS £15.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off UNDER 16s £5.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £11.25* each (must include 1 adult)

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BIG WOODEN HORSE & NICK BROOKE LIMITED proudly present

A DAZZLING

DANNY LA RUE DRESS ON DISPLAY

One of Danny La Rue’s most extravagant costumes will be on display from Fri 25 - Mon 28 July. This four-day period encompasses what would have been the late female impersonator’s 87th Birthday.

Based on the book by

SUN 13 JULY 1.30PM & 3.30PM

Adapted & directed by Adam Bampton-Smith Aliens love underpants Of every shape and size But there are no underpants in space So here’s a big surprise!

This zany and hilarious tale, based on the best-selling children’s book, is wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family.

The costume will be exhibited in the theatre’s accessible entrance, on Regent’s Place, and will be free for the public to view.

Be a part of the Wyvern’s history: Contribute to the theatre’s archives by sending any pictures you take at the exhibit to info@swindontheatres.co.uk – any images sent in will be used online and on social media.

FRI 25 – MON 28 JULY FREE (NO BOOKING NECESSARY)

FRI, SAT & MON 10AM - 6PM, SUN 11AM – 4PM

You’ll laugh your PANTS off!

TICKETS £13.50* Running Time Approx. 55 minutes

FRI 25 JULY 7.30PM

THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIENDS! For one evening you can journey through time; through many decades of life in Wiltshire and Swindon captured on cine films dating from 1909 to 1970s. But this is no ordinary film show.

Traditional songs of the area, performed live, will weave in and out of the moving pictures of our past.

TICKETS £11.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off

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Libretto by

Alan Parker Words and Music by

Paul Williams

Wyvern Theatre Summer Youth Project 2014

By arrangement with Warner/Chappell Music Limited administered by Boosey and Hawkes

presents

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk and hear former participant Aaron Jenkins discuss Summer Youth Project and performing as a professional in panto.

THU 21 – SUN 24 AUGUST 2014 THU – SAT 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM, SUN 1PM 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.

‘…energetic and extremely slick…’

Total Swindon on 2013 Summer Youth Project production of Our House 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.

‘simply magical’

Swindon Advertiser on 2012 Summer Youth Project production of West Side Story 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!

TICKETS Thu 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 1pm £12.00* Fri 7.30pm £14.00* (£1.00 from every ticket donated to Wyvern Theatre Foundation)

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions Sat 7.30pm £13.00* unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

FRIENDS £1.00 off

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Running Time Approx. 75 minutes

OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM Old MacDonald Had A Farm E-I-E-I-O…but Old MacDonald’s animals have gone missing! Can you help a friendly scientist and his amazing time machine get them back for him? See the best-loved characters from the original nursery rhyme live on stage, along with a magical medley of games, giggles and sing-a-long songs in this fun-filled farmyard tale.

TICKETS £10.50* CHILDREN £1.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £9.50* each (must include 1 adult)

SUN 3 AUGUST 1PM & 3.30PM

MILKSHAKE! LIVE

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Starring some of your Milkshake! favourites and two Milkshake! presenters, this musical spectacular is sure to have children up on their feet and singing at the top of their voices. With brand-new songs, classic favourites and funky dance routines, plus plenty of laughter and bags of audience interaction, this live show is bound to dazzle and delight all the family.

TICKETS £13.50* CHILDREN £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £11.50* each (must include 1 adult)

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Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina, returns to the Wyvern Theatre…pirouetting onto the stage in this sparkling musical – a magical show packed full of singing and dancing. So put on your ballet shoes and join Angelina, Alice, Gracie, Viki, AJ and Marco for the most stupendous Mousical of the year!

TUE 26 AUGUST 2PM & 4.30PM TICKETS £13.50* CHILDREN £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £11.50* each (must include 1 adult)

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HERCULE POIROT’S NEXT CASE…

BILL KENWRIGHT

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Mon 1 – Sat 6 September A quintessential English country estate is thrown into chaos following the murder of eccentric inventor Sir Claud Amory, and the theft of his new earth shattering formula. Arriving at the estate just moments too late, one man immediately senses a potent brew of despair, treachery, and deception amid the estate’s occupants. That man is Hercule Poirot.

In the first play ever written by Agatha Christie we are introduced to a character who went onto become the most famous detective of all time and the only fictional character ever to receive a full-page obituary in the New York Times.

MON – SAT 7.30PM, THU & SAT MAT 2.30PM TICKETS Mon 7.30pm £21.50*, £17.50* Tue, Wed 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm £26.00*, £19.50* Thu, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm £28.50*, £25.50* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Mon 1 September

‘IMPRESSIVE AND ENTERTAINING FROM START TO FINISH’ THE STAR

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Fri 2 Jan 1pm

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‘A TREMENDOUS PIECE OF THEATRE’ WHAT’S ON LONDON

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Wedding Fayre SUN 7 SEPTEMBER FREE ENTRY

Exhibitors include

Come and meet some of the best local suppliers at the Wyvern Theatre’s first ever Wedding Fayre on Sunday 7 September.

Gain inspiration for your special day from local wedding shops, to caterers and entertainment providers – plan your Wedding in the amazing atmosphere of the Wyvern Theatre.

SWEET ‘N’ TEMPTING, RED HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY, WEDDING BELLS AND BOWS, SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL BY EMMA, JOHN WILES JAZZ PIANIST, THE GENERATION GAP, A1 PHOTOGENICS, MERCURE SWINDON, KOSMIC ENTERTAINMENT plus many, many more…

‘ A heaven on earth I have won by wooing thee’ ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

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BOOT-LED-ZEPPELIN The definitive homage to one of the world’s most legendary rock bands, Led Zeppelin. Capturing the magic and excitement of Zeppelin’s concerts, Boot-Led-Zeppelin faithfully perform classic songs such as Going To California and That’s The Way, to epics such as Whole Lotta Love, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Kashmir and Stairway To Heaven.

TICKETS £20.00*

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to watch Boot-Led-Zeppelin perform live on the BBC 2 series I’m in a Rock and Roll Band

WED 10 SEPTEMBER & WED 5 NOVEMBER 1.05PM TICKETS £5.00

SWINDON RECITAL SERIES WED 10 SEPTEMBER

WED 5 NOVEMBER

CLASSIC BROADWAY

LATIN SPIRIT

Paul Turner piano Classical arrangements of classic Broadway hits from much-loved shows including West Side Story and Carousel.

Hayley Lambert saxophone Paul Turner piano A vibrant and exotic blend of South American composers and rhythms, including some of Piazzolla’s History of the Tango.

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WED 10 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

THE COUNTRY SUPERSTARS EXPERIENCE

Europe’s number one Dolly Parton tribute Sarah Jayne and award-winning vocal impersonator Andy Crust take you on a journey back through time, meeting some of the most influential icons who shaped Country history and the music. The show featuresH Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson and John Denver. A must-see for any fans of Country Music! HCharacters may vary TICKETS £17.50* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off

THU 11 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

TONY JACKLIN The Wyvern is delighted to welcome a true sporting legend.

Tony Jacklin CBE visits Swindon in the run-up to the 2014 Ryder Cup to discuss his extraordinary career with world renowned snooker star Willie Thorne. This will be a great show for golfers and non-golfers alike, not to mention viewers of the 2013 series of Strictly Come Dancing in which Tony appeared.

TICKETS £26.00*

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Ray Dance & Judith Sharp – A handful of Songs

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Wed 2, Fri 4 July 7.30pm Sat 5 July 2.30pm & 7.30pm FRI 12 SEPTEMBER 8PM

Ray & Judith promise an enjoyable evening of song and Back Basics to raise funds for the dance as they return to the ArtstoCentre Joe Avati returns to the UK with Goldenhar Family Support Group.his brand-new show, Back to Basics,

JOE AVATI

where he gets back to his Italian roots and does what he does best

In –‘Arecount Handfulhilarious of Songs’, a compilation of Italian their favourite show and popular stories of growing up in an English speaking music, theycountry. are joined on stage by talented friends and family and proudly showcase pupils from the Gemma Short School of Dance and Theatre Arts.

TICKETS £23.00* Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to watch Joe Avati

SAT 13 – SUN 14 SEPTEMBER SAT 1.30PM, SUN 10AM & 12.30PM

New

Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own!

Book early for Wyvern Theatre’s glittering family treat. Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand-new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience Running Time participation and lots of laughs!

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The Secret to a Long and Happy Marriage As usual, all profit from this and their December show, White reveal Christmas, will be donated to charity.

Tickets: £10*, concessions £9* tickets are available via our ticket office on 01793 524481 or through them directly, call 01672 861654 or pop in to GSS 25 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3AW

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Open air theatre at Lydiard Park Friday 25 July, 7.30pm Doors open at 6.30pm

Alice Through The Looking Glass

Friday 4 July, 7.30pm

Based on novel by Lewis Carroll

Doors open at 6.30pm

by William Shakespeare

Friday 6.30pm Friday15 16 August, August, 6.30pm Doors open at 5.30pm

Box Office: 01793 524481 www.swindontheatres.co.uk Tickets: Adult £14, Child £10, Family (2 & 2) £42. Booking Fee applies.

Please bring picnics, rugs or low-back chairs. Refreshments are available.

Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA

The Tempest – Lydiard Park Fri 4 July 7.30pm Quantum Theatre presents Shakespeare’s magical and romantic tale of love and sorcery, airy spirits and dark forces. See advertisement opposite for more detail.

Much Ado About Nothing – Lydiard Park Fri 25 July 7.30pm Chapterhouse Theatre Company bring you an evening of merriment as incomparable Beatrice and her begrudging match Benedict are tricked into confessing their love. See advert opposite for more detail.

Alice through the Looking Glass – Lydiard Park Fri 15 August 7.30pm Quantum Theatre brings their brand of comedy, music and magic to Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic. See advert above for more detail. *A 50p per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise.

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Tue 16 – Sat 20 September We all want to meet people from history.

The trouble is everyone is dead!

TICKETS £18.00*, £16.00*, £14.00* CHILDREN £2.00 off OVER 60s £2.00 off SCHOOLS £9.00 (11th ticket free) FAMILY OF 4 £12.00* each (must include 1 adult)

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories Live on Stage with a brand-new show Barmy Britain with all-new amazing 3D effects!

Can you beat battling Boudicca? What if a Viking moved in next door? Will you love the Lionheart? Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry VIII? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England?

Will Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Should King Charles keep his head? Dare you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin?

Move to the groove with party Queen Victoria and prepare to do battle in the frightful First World War! It’s the horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!

Horrible Histories® is a registered trademark of Scholastic Inc. and used under authorisation.

All rights reserved. Based on the books written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown.

Illustration copyright © Martin Brown.

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to see horrible pictures from this brand-new show

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AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING

The Tribute Show The original homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time.

Now in its fourth smash-hit year, it’s the ultimate celebration of the iconic music from the classic movie superbly performed in this fastmoving, slickly choreographed treat. Hear songs such as Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Hungry Eyes and (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

TICKETS £19.00* FRIENDS £2.00 off

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WED 24 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm

PAUL DANIELS & DEBBIE McGEE Back…Despite Popular Demand!

Paul and Debbie are returning to Swindon with a brand-new show.

The magical pair will perform a selection of their favourite magic and a number of new tricks never performed in public before. An evening full of comedy and magic!

TICKETS £19.00*

18+

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk and hear Debbie McGee discuss her career and marriage to Paul Daniels

SAT 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm

ARTHUR SMITH sings Leonard Cohen (Vol. 2) Channelling Leonard Cohen, Arthur Smith muses on dementia, death and decline to hilarious and poetic effect. He is enhanced and accompanied by the Smithereens, the world’s most tuneful and beautiful backing trio. Mournful, poetic but ultimately invigorating and ‘painfully funny’ (The Sunday Times).

TICKETS £19.50*

SUN 28 SEPTEMBER 3PM Vienna Festival Ballet presents

SNOW WHITE

Vienna Festival Ballet presents the timeless fairy-tale Snow White, based on the traditional Brothers’ Grimm story. Watch this beautiful girl’s journey through a magical world of an enchanted mirror, a poisoned apple, and hip-hopping dwarves to find her Prince Charming. This spellbinding treat will dazzle the whole family.

TICKETS £20.00* CHILDREN £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £18.00* each (must include 1 adult)

MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC

On the first Monday of every month, enjoy the unique magical skills of Bill Masters for just £10.00. Drinks and nibbles will be available from the bar throughout the evening.

BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk THU 2 OCTOBER 7.30PM

DEREK ACORAH Enlightenment Tour Voted Britain’s Favourite Male Medium by the prestigious Soul & Spirit Magazine, Derek’s friendly and sincere delivery, down to earth charm and obvious dedication to his work has endeared him to tens of thousands of people, many of whom regularly attend these amazing live events.

Derek Acorah is investigational/experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

TICKETS £18.50*

FRI 3 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THE STARS FROM THE COMMITMENTS

This nine-piece soul band from Dublin, including cast members from the original film, perform a two-hour ‘sizzling’ soul show. Hear the band perform all the hits from the multi-million selling soundtrack album of the film The Commitments plus so much more.

TICKETS £20.50*

SAT 4 OCTOBER 8PM

CHRIS RAMSEY 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.

Taking his brush with on air censorship as a jumping off point to muse on life, mistakes, expectation and offense, he examines what happens when you say the wrong thing in the wrong place at the wrong time.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

TICKETS £17.50*

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk and hear Chris Ramsey discuss his dangerous credentials

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk TUE 7 OCTOBER 7.30PM

DIRTY DUSTING Starring Crissy Rock from hit TV series Benidorm and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Dirty Dusting is a feel-good comedy that follows three mature but humorous cleaning ladies as they start up a telephone sex line so they can earn a bit of extra cash! As long as they can keep it a secret from their boss all will be well, however things never go according to plan!

TICKETS £21.00*

WED 8 OCTOBER 7.30PM

LET’S HANG ON This award-winning show takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring all the popular hits such as Beggin’, December ‘63 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Grease, Bye Bye Baby, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more!

‘You guys are dynamite!’ Frankie Valli TICKETS £23.50*

THU 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM

DANCING IN THE STREETS Dancing in the Streets is back with a spectacular Motown celebration of some the world’s most entertaining and enduring songs.

Experience the energy, emotion and electricity of Motown in a stunning production that includes songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas.

TICKETS £27.50*

MON 13 & TUE 14 OCTOBER 7PM

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL The Wyvern Theatre is delighted to mark Shakespeare’s 450th birthday by throwing him the biggest party he has ever seen with the largest Shakespeare Schools Festival to date. Each night four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays. Come and party with Shakespeare and celebrate the achievements of local schools.

TICKETS £8.75*, £6.75* GROUPS 10+ £6.00 per person

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to see which schools shall perform at each performance

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

Hosted in The Place at the Wyvern Theatre – a guaranteed great night out!

SAT 12 JULY & SAT 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

TICKETS £10.00 FRIENDS £9.00 Including welcome drinks 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!

Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo

FRI 29 AUGUST, FRI 24 OCTOBER DOORS OPEN 8PM TICKETS £25.00 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!

SAT 20 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £40.00 including three-course meal

Ted & Co THE DINNER SHOW

This parody of the cult TV classic Father Ted is the unique and interactive comedy dining experience providing an evening of high-energy improvisation, audience participation and perfect comic timing.

Ahh, Go on, Go on, Go on, Go on!

SAT 16 AUGUST 7.30PM TICKETS £45.00 includes three-course meal 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!

SAT 11 OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS £35.00 including three-course meal & welcome cocktail

THE FABULOUS? ABSOLUTELY! DINING INVITATION An Absolutely Fabulous evening begins with the three girls in the bar, where they appear to be drinking more than the guests. Three of the best comedy actors in the land cause chaos and mayhem the like of which you would not believe.

SAT 8 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £30.00 including three-course meal

THE ADDAMS FAMILY DINING INVITATION They’re creepy and they’re kooky – Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester and LURCH, meet and eat the guests at their home, where nothing is as it seems. Be ready to start clicking your fingers!

FILM

SAT 22 NOVEMBER 7.30PM CERT: 12 TICKETS £12.50 Indulge in an evening of rich chocolate whilst watching the film including Chocolat. Chocolat tells the story of a mother and daughter who chocolate arrives at a village in France and open a small chocolaterie. nibbles

CHOCOLAT

wyverntheatre.org.uk BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk FRI 10 OCTOBER 8PM

OMID DJALILI Iranalamadingdong He’s back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. Omid’s stand-up awards include; ’Time Out Award’ and ‘EMMA Award’ for Best Stand Up and nomination for the ‘South Bank Award’.

‘Right now, the Iranian Djalili is probably one of the most subversive, let alone funniest, comedians around’ The Guardian TICKETS £24.00*

SUN 12 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THE SENSATIONAL 60S EXPERIENCE

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Starring Herman’s Hermits, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Dave Berry, The Union Gapuk, The Ivy League, and Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers. The ultimate 60s extravaganza returns to Swindon to celebrate its 50th anniversary. For one night only, six legendary names from the 1960s take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten, crammed with nostalgia and hits.

TICKETS £26.50*

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to watch a sensational trailer for the show

WED 15 OCTOBER 7PM

SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC Enjoy a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for the perfect night out.

TICKETS £16.00*

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to watch a terrific trailer for this sing-a-long-a show

THU 16 OCTOBER 7.30PM

DES O’CONNOR Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a true show-business legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music.

Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963 he has starred in his own mainstream television show every year since then – longer than anyone, anywhere in the world.

TICKETS £23.00*

GREAT

BRITISH CAFé MENU

TRADITIONAL BRITISH DISHES ARE AVAILABLE FROM 90 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW

BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk FRI 17 OCTOBER 7.30PM

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS Barry Steele presents his all-live spectacular tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60s right through to the late 80s. A few special star guest tributes join Barry throughout the performance, fusing good old ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and contemporary musical genius all on one stage.

‘True Identikit Brilliance’ The Stage TICKETS £20.00* T

D OU – NEW DATE ADDED : FRI 20 FEBRUARY 8PM SAT 18 OCTOBER SOL

HENNING WEHN

After more than a decade in Britain, German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn has ‘groan’ to like puns…though he still couldn’t eat a whole one. Expect an evening-long crash course in personal accountability and have a right old laugh at the same time! Wunderbar!

‘Brought the audience to its knees’ The Telegraph TICKETS £16.00*

SUN 26 OCTOBER 11AM & 2.30PM

THE SOOTY SHOW

MEET SOOTY

AFTER THE SHOW! Izzy Wizzy Lets get busy - It’s The Sooty Show! Direct from Citv, Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show to delight the whole family. Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be Sweep, Soo and Sooty’s TV Partner Richard Cadell – who will be attempting to keep Sooty from getting up to mischief! Boy, will he have his hands full!

TICKETS £13.00* CHILDREN £2.00 off FAMILY OF 4 £10.50* each (must include 1 adult)

SUN 26 OCTOBER 8PM

JASON BYRNE You Name The Show It’s January and I’m asked “what’s the name of your show Jason?” I ask do you mean the one that will be on in August and by the time I get there my show content will have changed at least 546 times? Yes they say. So I’ve asking the audiences to name the show, the best name will win £500.

There will be a leader board on stage each night and by the end of the tour my show will have a name, thanks to you lot.

TICKETS £18.50*

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

wyverntheatre.org.uk BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk TUE 21 – SAT 25 OCTOBER 7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM

THU 22 MAY 7.30PM

THE SEARCHERS

SALOS presents

The Searchers remarkable career continues with this highly entertaining show. Hear them perform classic hits, such as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, as well as SALOS, Swindon’s Premier Musical Theatre share anecdotes and their memories.

Company, present the perennial family TICKETS favourite Oliver! This is the perfect night £18.50*, £20.50* in the theatre for all ages, featuring a cast of more than 70, an orchestra of talented professional players, stunning costumes, TUE 27 MAY 7.30PM and a unique and innovative set.

OLIVER!

THE CARPENTERS STORY

TICKETS £17.00* - £20.00*

First played in 1989, this sensational new production has been brought up to date by producer Phil Aldridge. Featuring all the greatest hits including They Long To Be Close To You and We’ve Only Just Begun, plus stunning vocal harmonies and lavish arrangements, The Carpenters Story brings back memories of pop’s most melodic duo.

TICKETS £21.00*, £23.50*

THU 30 OCTOBER 7.30PM

PSYCHIC SALLY – ON THE ROAD

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.

Often referred to as ‘Psychic to the Stars’, Sally has built up an extensive client list having read for well-known faces such as Katie Price, George Michael and the late Princess Diana.

Sally Morgan is investigational/experimental. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.

TICKETS £25.00*

FRI 31 OCTOBER 7.30PM

OVER THE RAINBOW The Eva Cassidy Story

Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning musical which tells the life story of legendary artist, Eva Cassidy. The show follows Eva’s life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music and includes projection and original footage from her life.

Starring Bad Girls and Emmerdale actress Nicole Faraday.

TICKETS £22.00*

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

SWAN LAKE TUE 28 OCTOBER 7.30PM

GISELLE

WED 29 OCTOBER 7.30PM

TICKETS £30.00* – £33.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off BOOK FOR BOTH £2.50 off each ticket

After sold-out premieres of The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet, The Russian State Ballet and Opera House return to the Wyvern Theatre with another magical season of classical ballets. Join us in the run-up to Christmas and experience Giselle and Swan Lake, both performed to a large, live, 30-piece orchestra.

Swan Lake features a timeless score from incredible composer Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky and beautiful dance. This ballet has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide, with its tale of mystery and romance.

Giselle is one of the greatest romantic ballets in the world. With music by 19th Century French composer Adolphe Adam and librettists Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Théophile Gautier, Giselle is a tale of betrayal and love.

wyverntheatre.org.uk BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk SAT 1 NOVEMBER 10AM – 1PM

FAMILY FUN DAY

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk

to keep up-to-date with the line-up Following the huge success of last year’s FREE Family Fun Day, the Wyvern Theatre is preparing for this year’s Family Fun Day TUE 27 MAY 7.30PM to welcome many more families. With character appearances and free events taking place, played in to 1989, this sensational new production has been brought there will be something forFirst everyone enjoy – to date by producer Phil Aldridge. Featuring all the greatest bringing the whole family up together!

THE CARPENTERS STORY

hits including They Long To Be Close To You and We’ve Only Just plustostunning vocal harmonies and lavish arrangements, The Be a part of the Wyvern’s history: Begun, Contribute the theatre’s Carpenters Story brings archives by sending any pictures you take at the Family Funback memories of pop’s most melodic duo.

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk and see Day to info@swindontheatres.co.uk – any images sent in pictures from last year’s Family Fun Day TICKETS £21.00*, £23.50* will be used online and on social media.

SAT 1 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £21.00*

TUE 27 MAY 7.30PM

THE CARPENTERS STORY

After the hugely successful UK tour of Ha Ha Holmes!, Ha Ha! returns by First played in 1989, thisHa sensational popular demand with the next instalment in the series.

Ha Hood!new starsproduction has been brought up to date by producer Phil Aldridge. comedy queen Su Pollard (Hi-de-Hi!, You Rang, M’Lord?), comedy duoFeaturing all the greatest hits including They Long Be Close Toon You and We’ve Only Just Cannon and Ball and sees the return of Ben Langley.

All To accompanied Begun, plus stunning vocal harmonies and The STARRING the piano by Andy Pickering. Irreverent and funny, this brand-new romp lavish arrangements, Carpenters Story of pop’s melodic duo.

SUmost POLLARD & will take you on an hilarious adventure through thebrings heroicback and memories daring CANNON & BALL world of Sherwood Forest, led byTICKETS Hood and his merry men (in tights!). £21.00*, £23.50* Original, clever and laugh out loud funny, Ha Ha Hood! is not to be missed.

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FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE Compered by Swindon 105.5FM’s Shirley Ludford

Swindon’s own Festival of Remembrance commemorates all those who served in the Great War and the brave men who landed on the Normandy beaches 70 years ago. Starring, among others, Gary Chilton of The Soldiers, the Western Players, the Defence Academy Military Wives Choir and the children’s choir of Goddard Park School.

TICKETS £10.00* UNDER 16s £5.00

MON 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM Scamp Theatre & Fiery Angel present

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

By Michael Morpugo, Adapted & Directed by Simon Reade Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn.

During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

TICKETS £18.00*, £16.50*, £13.00*

TUE 4 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

JIM DAVIDSON No Further Action Fresh from winning the most successful ever series of Big Brother by a landslide, comedy king Jim Davidson returns to Swindon. This brand-new show will see Jim tell the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and winning the heart of the nation all over again. It promises to be the most outrageous, hilarious and insightful show Jim has ever performed, but most of all it will be the truth.

TICKETS £24.50* – £21.00*

WED 5 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

MARTY WILDE’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and, John Leyton join forces with the Wildcats in Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party.

Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, John and Eden show us how rock ‘n’ roll shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today.

TICKETS £26.50*

*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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CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Join five world-class, award-winning magicians for a spectacular night of trickery. Audiences will witness mastery of card manipulation, death defying stunts, mind-boggling sleight of hand and spectacular illusions from some of the foremost performers in magic. Be astounded, amazed and astonished by the Champions of Magic.

TICKETS £21.00* CONCESSIONS £5.00 off

MON 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THAT’LL BE THE DAY Brand-New Show Back by huge demand, prepare for a party as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand-new show. This year’s new production features a fresh line-up of classic gold hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, plus more hilarious comedy!

Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll.

TICKETS £24.50*

TUE 11 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

The Multi-Award-Winning Comedy Following a sell-out run on Broadway, four and a half years in the West End and on tour, the worldwide sensation Stones In His Pockets returns with Ian McElhinney, the original director at the helm.

Seen by over two-million people, don’t miss this hilarious and moving tale of a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot.

Stones In His Pockets is brought to life by two highly talented actors who play 15 characters between them - from the two cheeky lads intent on stardom to a Hollywood Goddess!

‘HILARIOUS & IRRESISTIBLE’ Sunday Times

‘A WONDERFUL PLAY’ HHHH

The Herald

Treat yourself to a great night out – you won’t want to miss it this time around!

TICKETS £21.00*

Beechdean Farmhouse Dairy Ice Cream is served from all of the bars.

BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 12 NOVEMBER 8PM

DAVE GORMAN Gets Straight To The Point Yes. That’s right. It’s a PowerPoint presentation. We know what you’re thinking. But don’t worry…as this all-new show follows the phenomenal success of his critically acclaimed UK Tour, Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation, we think you’re in pretty safe (and funny) hands. You won’t need to take notes and you almost certainly won’t be tested on it later.

TICKETS £21.00*

THU 13 NOVEMBER 8PM

CARDINAL BURNS British Comedy Award-winning and BAFTA nominated duo Cardinal Burns are hitting the road. Following their second series on Channel 4, the duo are ready to unleash a torrent of never-before-seen characters and familiar faces from the series all over Swindon.

‘Sharply written, nicely paced, it feels fresh and it made me snort.’

Robert Epstein, The Independent On Sunday TICKETS £18.50* CONCESSIONS £1.50 off

FRI 14 NOVEMBER 8PM

TALON The Best of Eagles Talon’s latest production will feature all the classic Eagles hits from the timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort and many more.

‘Totally awesome evening’ The Sun TICKETS £20.50*

SUN 16 NOVEMBER 8PM

ROSS NOBLE Tangentleman

15+

Following 14 sell-out tours, the king of improvisational comedy is back with another mind-blowing, brand-new UK show, Tangentleman.

The master surrealist uses an infinite imagination and plenty of tomfoolery, which is sure to have audiences in fits of laughter.

‘One of comedy’s greatest marvels’ Daily Telegraph TICKETS £25.00*

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HAL CRUTTENDEN Chortle Award Nominee and Perrier Award Nominee Hal Cruttenden is being strongly tipped as the next big thing. Footballers, Facebook and food are just three of the topics Hal devours with his unique mix of camp and straight, warm and catty humour.

‘Tough Luvvie is his best solo stand up show to date’ The Telegraph TICKETS £18.50*

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk and see a clip of Hal Cruttenden at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012

TUE 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

JOAN ARMATRADING A Message from Joan Armatrading: ‘I will never retire but this will be the last major tour that I will undertake. For the first time these concerts will be me solo on stage playing the guitar, piano and singing. I have absolutely enjoyed the last 42 years of performances but now, with my final major tour, I want to capture a unique memory for both myself and the audience.’

TICKETS £30.50*

WED 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

This affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material created by the performers. Together they make a brilliant comedy that recreates the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday.

The show tours for a strictly limited season following an acclaimed West End run, for which it received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment.

This newly extended version features classic material including the original Grieg Piano Concerto sketch and Eric’s take on Shakespeare.

‘Like Morecambe & Wise themselves, this is a wonderfully funny, genuine, and beautifully played two-hander.’

HHHHH The Herald ‘Ashpitel and Stephens have got the duo’s mannerisms down pat to such a winning extent. You could watch this for hours.’

HHHH Daily Telegraph

TICKETS £20.50*

*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.

COMMUNITY EVENTS SUN 6 JULY 7.30PM

THE JANICE THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TRUST Singers of all ages take to the stage to celebrate the success of the JTPTrust in this 10th anniversary year. Featuring West End performer Sarah Covey (We Will Rock You), past and present singers, plus local Youth and Community Choirs. TICKETS £12.00u UNDER 16s £10.00u

TUE 8 JULY 7PM WILKES ACADEMY First year students proudly present an evening of musical theatre inspired by some of the greatest shows performed in the West End and Broadway. As a brand-new vocational college founded by West End star Jonathan Wilkes, the Academy have selected some of the most talented young performers from around the country. TICKETS £15.00u CONCESSIONS £10.00u SAT 19 JULY 1PM & 6.30PM

FITZGRAHAM ACADEMY OF DANCE

Join the students of FitzGraham Academy of Dance on a magical journey through the sometimes ‘Grimm’ world of fairy tales with their production Once Upon A Time.

TICKETS £12.50u CHILDREN £9.00u

FRI 7 – SAT 8 NOVEMBER FRI & SAT 7.30PM & SAT MAT 2.30PM KIRSTY FARROW DANCE ACADEMY presents Our Year In Dance. A wonderful journey through the year, from New Year’s Day to New Year’s Eve, capturing joyous moments and celebrations in a variety of vibrant dances of all genres, danced by children of all ages.

TICKETS £12.00u CHILDREN £10.00u

SAT 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM LAST

NIGHT OF THE PROMS

Presented by the Rotary Club of Swindon and Rotary Club of Swindon Old Town

Marvel at the talent of Swindon’s Young Musicians and the Waterloo Band of the Rifles and enjoy the patriotic flag waving finale with classics such as Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.

TICKETS £16.00u

FRI 21- SAT 22 NOVEMBER 7PM SAT MAT 2PM

TANWOOD SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Tanwood School of Performing Arts celebrates its 70th Birthday with Tanwood’s Greatest Hits. Enjoy all your favourite song and dance performances from as far back as 1944, with hundreds of old and new pupils plus a few celebrity guests. TICKETS £12.00u, £10.00u SUN 23 NOVEMBER 4PM & 8PM

KENTWOOD CRACKER Plus special guests The Aldbourne Band

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 £12.00u includes mince pie and a glass of punch

BECOME A Volunteer…

The Wyvern Theatre needs enthusiastic and vibrant people to join the Front of House team. Volunteers can enjoy the chance to see a variety of shows and make new friends. If you would like to find out more e-mail usher@wyverntheatre.org.uk 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.

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EVERYBODY IN THE THEATRE CAN HEAR YOU SCREAM! Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt From the novel by Susan Hill

‘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 24 – SAT 29 NOVEMBER

MON – FRI 7.30PM, WED 2.30PM, SAT 4PM & 8PM

Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, The Woman in Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir.

The formula delivers an evening of unremitting drama, transporting the audience into a terrifying and ghostly world.

TICKETS Mon, Tue, Wed 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm, Sat 4pm £23.50*, £21.00*, £18.00* Thu, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 8pm £26.00*, £23.00*, £19.50* OVER 60s £2.00 off SCHOOLS £13.00 STUDENTS £13.00* FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Mon 24 November

A lawyer 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 25th year, over seven million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged.

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‘The audience were jumping out of their seats’ The Observer

* A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions unless stated otherwise.

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The Wyvern Theatre is thrilled that Nigel Havers (Chariots of Fire, Coronation Street, Downton Abbey) will headline Swindon’s pantomime Dick Whittington playing the biggest rat of them all, King Rat! Join Dick Whittington, Alice Fitzwarren and Tommy the Cat on this enchanting pantomime adventure. Dick Whittington is spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning sets plus, as you have all come to expect from Swindon’s number one pantomime, plenty of audience participation.

TICKET PRICES

BLUE PERFORMANCES * • * •

£25.00

£21.00

£18.00* • £15.50*

SCHOOLS £11.00 per ticket (11th ticket free). groups 10+ £16.00.

GROUPS 25+ £15.50 (16th ticket free).

2 FOR 1 on Sat 6 Dec 1pm & 7pm and Tue 9 Dec 7pm

CONCESSIONS £2.00 off.

FAMILY TICKET (2 adults, 2 children) £68.00*.

FRIENDS GREEN PERFORMANCES * • * •

£27.00

£23.00

CONCESSIONS £2.00 off.

FAMILY TICKET (2 adults, 2 children) £72.00*.

£21.00* • £17.50*

groups 10+ £18.00.

GROUPS 25+ £17.50 (16th ticket free).

RED PERFORMANCES * • * •

£21.50* • £17.50*

GOLD PERFORMANCES * • * •

£22.00* • £18.00*

£27.50

£28.00

£24.50

£25.00

* All orders carry a £1.50 per ticket booking fee, capped at six tickets.

Groups, Schools and Friends don’t pay a booking fee.

FROM DAVID TO DAME

TUE 30 DECEMBER 11.45AM – 12.15PM Watch David Ashley transform into Sarah the Cook as he applies his make-up and answers your questions in The Place. This event is FREE when purchasing tickets for Dick Whittington on Tue 30 December at 1pm – limited availability – book early!

YUMMY BOX THE

PANTOMIME SUITE

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

SAT 6 DEC SUN 7 DEC

1pm 1pm

7pm 5pm SOLD OUT

MON 8 DEC NO PERFORMANCES TUE 9 DEC 1pm 7pm WED 10 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm THU 11 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm FRI 12 DEC 1pm 7pm SAT 13 DEC 1pm 7pm SUN 14 DEC 1pm 5pm MON 15 DEC NO PERFORMANCES TUE 16 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm WED 17 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm THU 18 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm FRI 19 DEC 1pm 7pm SAT 20 DEC 1pm 7pm SUN 21 DEC 1pm 5pm MON 22 DEC TUE 23 DEC WED 24 DEC THU 25 DEC FRI 26 DEC SAT 27 DEC SUN 28 DEC

NO PERFORMANCES 1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm NO PERFORMANCES 1pm 5pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 5pm

MON 29 DEC TUE 30 DEC WED 31 DEC THU 1 JAN FRI 2 JAN SAT 3 JAN SUN 4 JAN

1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm 1pm 5pm NO PERFORMANCES 1pm 7pm 1pm 7pm 1pm 5pm

SIGN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES

Fri 19 Dec 1pm & 7pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES

Fri 2 Jan 1pm & 7pm

The Pantomime Suite is the ideal location for you and your party to retreat from the crowds and relax in the theatre’s private, pantomime-themed room - both before the show and during the interval. Suitable for up to 12 people, The Pantomime Suite is available to book alongside your visit to see this year’s production of Dick Whittington. For further details, call 01793 524 481.

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AT THE WYVERN THEATRE BOOK ONLINE swindontheatres.co.uk WED 10 DECEMBER 7PM TICKETS £25.00

REAL ALE TASTING 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.

THU 11 – SAT 13 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £40.00 INC THREE-COURSE MEAL

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER At this festive time of the year the candy cane killer will strike at the very heart of our Christmas cheer: Santa’s shot! The man in red himself is slain and if you don’t find the murderer Yule be next. Watch the scenes, interrogate the suspects and enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal.

MON 15 DECEMBER 7PM TICKETS £25.00

WINE TASTING The Wyvern Restaurant invites you to a welcoming and friendly Wine Tasting evening. You will be introduced to Rongopai and Babich wines, and get a taste for the ideal food to accompany them. So if you like the taste of white or red then you’ll love the taste of this event.

TUE 16 – FRI 19 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £45.00 INC THREE-COURSE MEAL

FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE Basil, Sybil and Manuel feature 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!

SAT 20 & TUE 23 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £30.00 INC THREE-COURSE MEAL

CLASSIC CHRISTMAS PARTY If you just want to dance the night away, with a festive sway, then step this way…celebrate in fashion at our Christmas Party Night with a three-course meal, DJ until late and plenty of drinks offers.

SUN 21 DECEMBER 7PM TICKETS £40.00 INC THREE-COURSE MEAL

THE FRANK & DEAN SHOW The smoothest way to start the Christmas season is by enjoying some sensational food, whilst being serenaded by this swinging show.

SAT 27 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £35.00 INC THREE-COURSE MEAL FRIENDS £33.00 INC. THREE-COURSE MEAL

CHRISTMAS CABARET The Flaming Feathers return to the Wyvern Theatre with the sultry sounds of the singing starlet Miss Alice Sparey. Watch them perform Swing and Charleston routines whilst you enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal.

WED 31 DECEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £55.00 INC FOUR-COURSE MEAL & WELCOME COCKTAIL

A GATSBY NEW YEAR

Welcome to the lavish mansion of Jay Gatsby in the village of West Egg, it’s the summer of 1922 and we are ready to eat, drink and be merry!

Welcome cocktail on arrival • Themed four-course feast • Live Jazz Band Close-Up Magician • Cocktail bar • Glass of fizz at midnight Prize for the best dressed • DJ until Late Visit swindontheatres.co.uk and see a selection of pictures from previous New Year’s Eve parties at the Wyvern Theatre

AT THE ARTS CENTRE

FRI 19 DECEMBER 8PM

TICKETS £26.50 INC CANAPÉS

THU 18 DECEMBER 8PM

LADIES’ NIGHT CABARET

TICKETS £26.50 INC CANAPÉS

A NIGHT OF BURLESQUE 18+

The Flaming Feathers take to the stage to perform a Burlesque show not to be missed. Enjoy a cocktail and canapés on arrival.

18+

Grab the girls and celebrate Christmas at the Wyvern Theatre with some hunky male entertainers! Enjoy a cheeky cocktail and canapés on arrival LADIES ONLY OVER 18s ONLY

BRING THE FAMILY Unlike television or the cinema, when you watch a theatre performance it is live and happening right in front of you!

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.

Lucy Kane, who plays Alice Fitzwarren in Dick Whittington, with mother Linda Lusardi and father Sam Kane

THANK YOU FOR HELPING

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL

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

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 £500,000 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.

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BOOKING INFORMATION Online booking 24-hours a day swindontheatres.co.uk Ticket Office 01793 524481 THE WYVERN THEATRE TICKET OFFICE is open Monday to

ACCESS FOR ALL

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.

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We are committed to making The Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre accessible to everyone.

If you have any access requirements please let us know when booking.

BOOKING FEES A £1.50 booking

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.

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.

Car Park (pay and display) is

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 to the theatre.

For visitor information for Swindon Arts Centre, visit swindontheatres.co.uk

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BY TRAIN Swindon Railway Station

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STANDBY TICKETS

adjacent to the theatre. There is also a smaller open air car park next to the theatre.

PARKING The multi-storey Wyvern walk through the town centre

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.

Available one hour before any performance with ticket availability – check whether a performance is sold out online at swindontheatres.co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01793 524 481. Please provide some form of student ID upon arrival at the theatre.

• Access for wheelchair users • Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared facilities • Selected accessible performances • Working dogs welcome • Accessible toilet

GETTING HERE

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BOOKING ONLINE NOW… MARK WATSON

WED 11 FEBRUARY 2015 8PM

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