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AUTUMN / WINTER 2013
highlights
this season…
KEITH CHEGWIN in
JACK AND THE
BEANSTALK
LESLEY WATERS and
RUSSELL GRANT in
READY STEADY
COOK LIVE
and performances
from
THE OSMONDS
ADAM HILLS
BRIAN CONLEY
POSTMAN PAT
KATE RUSBY
PAUL MERTON
AL MURRAY
ALAN DAVIES
plus much,
much more
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Hospital Children’s Charity
(©2008 Theatres for Theatres) Registered charity no. 235825
Wyvern Theatre is managed on behalf of Swindon
Borough Council by HQ Theatres Ltd, a Qdos
Entertainment Company
For venue enquiries contact Derek Aldridge, Theatre Director by email [email protected] or
on Twitter: @DerekWyvern
AUTUMN / WINTER 2013
HAVE YOUR PARTY HERE…
The Wyvern Theatre 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.
Add some theatrical magic to your event – call
Caroline Moore on 01793 535 534 or e-mail
[email protected]
FOOD WORTH
APPLAUDING
The Wyvern Theatre has a delicious Diner menu available
with a wide range of dishes to choose from, including
Burgers, Hot Dogs or Scampi and Fries. The Wyvern is
the perfect place to enjoy a light bite from an hour and
a half before every performance.
SWINDON
WYVERN THEATRE
& DRINK
Arkell’s Brewery was established
in Swindon in 1843, and has been
owned by members of the Arkell
family since its establishment. The
Wyvern Theatre is thrilled to have
created a partnership with the local
brewery. In our Theatre Bar, you
will now find Wiltshire Gold and
Hurricane on tap for you to enjoy
before any show.
Arkell’s Brewery are also the proud
sponsors of our
FLAMIN’ HOT
Burger
Before watching any of the
comedians listed below, enjoy a
flamin’ hot Hellfire Burger and a
large portion of fries, accompanied
by an ice cold Arkell’s beer for only
£10 per head.
WED 18 SEP JETHRO
THU 19 SEP STEVE HUGHES
SAT 28 SEP ADAM HILLS
MON 14 OCT LEE NELSON
SUN 27 OCT REGINALD D HUNTER
SUN 3 NOV MILTON JONES
MON 11 NOV PAUL MERTON
TUE 19 NOV AL MURRAY
THU 21 NOV ALAN DAVIES
WED 27 NOV SARAH MILLICAN
SUN 2 MAR RUSSELL KANE
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GROUPS 10 – 19 £2.00 off a ticket
GROUPS 20 – 39 £2.50 off a ticket + group organiser goes free
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DIRECT
FROM
THE
WEST
END
TICKETS
£19.00*, £17.00*
CHILDREN £2.00 off
TUE 4PM & WED 10AM, 1PM, 4PM
FAMILY OF 4
Everyone’s favourite explorer is embarking on a live musical adventure in
(must include 1 adult)
£17.25* each or £14.75* each
Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys.
GROUPS £13.00 each,
Dora the Explorer has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him!
with every 10th seat free
TUE 2 – WED 3 JULY
With the help of the audience, Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous
friends, Dora uses her map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to
pass successfully through the number pyramid and the mixed-up jungle to reach the
City of Lost Toys. But watch out – you never know what that sneaky fox Swiper might
be up to along the way!
Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act, song and dance spectacular
that invites them to think, sing and play along.
© 2013 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Running time:
80 minutes (approx.),
including a 20 minute
interval
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Thu 4 July 7.30PM
ROY ORBISON AND FRIENDS
Independence Day Special
Barry Steele presents his live spectacular multimedia tribute to
The Big O. This Independence Day Special also features special star
guests Peter Jackson as Johnny Cash, Boogie Williams as Jerry Lee
Lewis and Paul Molloy as Elvis – this show is a spectacular fusion of good
old Rock ‘n’ Roll and contemporary musical genius, all on one stage.
TICKETS £19.50*
FRI 5 JULY 7.30pm
AN EVENING OF
DIRTY DANCING
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk and
watch a trailer for this sizzling show
After last year’s sell-out performance, the smash-hit tribute to one
of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time returns to the Wyvern
Theatre! Hear classic songs such as She’s Like the Wind, Hey Baby,
Do You Love Me, Hungry Eyes and the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The
Time of My Life.
TICKETS £18.00* FRIENDS £2.00 off
WED 10 JULY 7.30PM
An Evening with
Formula 1 legend
JOHNNY
HERBERT
Sky TV’s Grand Prix presenter
and former British Grand Prix
Winner Johnny Herbert takes
to the stage to discuss all
things Motor Racing.
The evening will give you
an opportunity to ask your
burning questions and hear
this motor racing star discuss
the 2012 Grand Prix Final and
this season’s highlights.
TICKETS £22.50*
UNDER 16s £1.50 off
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions
unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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FRI 12 JULY 7.30PM
FLASH – LIVE IN CONCERT
Flash have been paying homage to Queen for 18 years. Led by front
man Scott Maley as Freddie Mercury, this band recreate the Queen
‘live experience’ using accurate costumes and the same instruments.
They perform live concert versions of hit songs including
We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions and Don’t Stop Me Now.
TICKETS £19.00* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
FRI 19 JULY 7.30PM
80s MANIA
80s Mania brings to the stage 25 chart-topping pop icons,
authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.
Hear over 35 smash-hits from your favourite 80s bands including
Duran Duran, The Human League, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!,
Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Madness
and many many more!
TICKETS £20.00* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
SAT 20 JULY 7.30PM
PURPLE ZEPPELIN
Voted Best Tribute Act of 2012, Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay
homage to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time, Deep Purple and
Led Zeppelin – together on the same bill for the very first time!
Purple Zeppelin, will take you back to the magic, the excitement
and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible bands.
TICKETS £19.50*
SAT 20 JULY 7.30PM in the Wyvern Restaurant
Cert. PG
FILM: CARRY ON CAMPING
There will be fun and laughter at the Wyvern’s screening of Carry On
Camping. This classic British comedy, starring Sid James, Kenneth
Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Hattie Jacques and Barbara
Windsor, is accompanied by a traditional English Ploughman’s,
including cheddar, ham, pickles, salad, bread and crisps.
TICKETS £12.50 including food
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FRI 12 JULY DOORS OPEN 7.30PM
A NIGHT
of
Naughty
Join our four gorgeous guys and one devilish drag queen for A Night
of Naughty at MECA, Swindon. This sensational night, produced by the
Wyvern Theatre, will be big, bad and buff – and that’s just the drag queen!
TICKETS £27.50 (includes naughty nibbles)
FRONT ROW £32.00 (seats at the front of the stage for a close-up view)
PREMIUM £35.00 (premium seats also include a balcony view,
Butlers in the Buff, private bar and naughty themed tables)
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Please note that seating is on tables of ten – individual tickets can be
purchased for this event and seating will be assigned on the night. If you
wish to be seated with a specific party please advise at time of booking.
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to
watch a video from the A Night
of Naughty press launch
Sun 28 July 1pm & 3.30pm
MILKSHAKE! LIVE ON STAGE
The all-singing, all-dancing live stage show will star Milkshake!
favourites: Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary
and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 & B2 – the Bananas in Pyjamas.
This musical spectacular is sure to have you and your family tapping
your toes, clapping your hands and singing at the top of your voices.
TICKETS £13.00* CHILDREN £2.00 off
FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.00* each
Summer COMEDY CURRY
SAT 13 JULY & SAT 10 AUGUST 7.30PM in the Wyvern Restaurant
Join us for an evening of the very latest up-and-coming comedy
talent served up with an 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 £28.00
*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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FRI 16 AUGUST DOORS 8PM, ENTERTAINMENT FROM 8.30PM
LADIES’ NIGHT in the Wyvern Restaurant
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!
TICKETS £26.50 LADIES OVER 18s ONLY
THU 5 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
FRENCH CAN CAN
French Can Can is a lavish musical adventure that celebrates the
high-kicking glamour of one of the world’s most famous dances ever
performed. This lavish musical adventure recreates the bohemian world
of Toulouse-Lautrec, with an international cast of beautiful and talented
dancers, glittering stage sets and costumes, so chic they are worthy of
any Parisian fashion house.
TICKETS £16.00*, £18.00*
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
THU 29 – SAT 31 AUGUST
7.30PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM
Bugle Boy returns to the Wyvern with the
heart-warming tale of the life and loves of
legendary music icon Glenn Miller.
Featuring all of Glenn Miller’s famous and
instantly recognisable tunes from Little Brown
Jug to String Of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade to
Pennsylvania 6-5000 and Chattanooga Choo
Choo to Kalamazoo; this fantastic musical will
once again put you…In The Mood.
TICKETS £17.50* – £21.50*
CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
FRIENDS £2.50 off on Thu 29 August
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to
watch last year’s cast of Bugle Boy
marching into the Wyvern Theatre
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all
transactions unless stated otherwise.
See Booking Information page for details.
Wyvern Theatre
Summer Youth Project
2013
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OUR HOUSE by
Tim Firth
Music and lyrics by
Madness
an amateur production
presented by arrangement
with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED
THU 22 – SUN 25 AUGUST
Following the success of last year’s Summer Youth Project,
the Wyvern Theatre is thrilled to present the Madness Musical Our House.
Our House is a fast moving romantic-comedy featuring all the hits of Madness. The show tells the tale of
Joe Casey and the two courses his life may take after committing a petty crime to impress his girlfriend.
What would have happened if he stayed to meet the police when they appear on the scene of the crime?
What would have happened if he had made a run for it?
The show features Madness favourites such as Our House, Baggy Trousers, My Girl,
Driving in My Car, The Wings of a Dove and the all-time classic It Must Be Love.
Last year’s Summer Youth Project production of West Side Story sold out before
opening night. Book early to avoid missing out on this year’s Madness!
Thu – Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 1pm
Tickets Thu Eve & Mats £12.00u
Fri Eve £14.00u (including £1.00 donation to the Wyvern Theatre Foundation)
Sat Eve £13.00u
Friends £1.00 off
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk
to see pictures from Paul
Spicer’s Musical Theatre
masterclass with cast
members from this year’s
Summer Youth Project
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THE UNMISSABLE SHERLOCK HOLMES SPOOF!
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JOE PASQUALE
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FRI 6 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
THE DREAMBOYS
Fit and Famous Tour
The Dreamboys are the UK’s top male glamour
show. They have appeared on TV shows such as
The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big
Brother, Pineapple Dance Studios, Loose Women
and The Only Way Is Essex. Now you can see
these incredible stripping hunks live on stage in a
show that will literally have you begging for more!
TICKETS £22.50*
For an additional
£10, enjoy a cheeky
COCKTAIL, NIBBLES
& CANAPÉS WITH
THE DREAMBOYS
WED 11 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
Holmes and Watson embark on their most
dangerous adventure yet…hunting down
The Hound of the Baskervilles!
It’s elementary! It’s also downright hilarious as
comedy national treasure Joe Pasquale takes on
the role of Sherlock Holmes. As one of the UK’s
top stand-ups Joe brings mirthful merriness to
proceedings, but will he be skating on thin ice?!
With Ben Langley as Doctor Watson and Andrew
Fettes as everyone else, this sure-fire wonderfully
ridiculous show is well worth an investigation. Has
the Baskerville beast bitten off more than it can
chew when confronted by our crime stopping
team? Will Holmes find his Deerstalker and will
the Deer be happy when he does? Stick some
shag in your pipe and visit 221b Baker Street for
the most gripping comedic thriller of the age!
TICKETS £21.00*
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to watch a
video of Joe Pasquale and the cast at
the photo shoot for Ha Ha Holmes!
in the Wyvern
Restaurant.
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THU 12 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
THE MANFREDS Five Faces Tour
The Manfreds, with original ‘front man’ Paul Jones, will be performing
many of the tracks from the highly-acclaimed album The Five Faces
Of Manfred Mann, which is to be re-released as part of their 50th
anniversary celebrations. This concert will also include a mix of The
Manfreds’ biggest hits and the jazz and blues songs for which they
are famous.
TICKETS £18.50*, £20.50*
FRI 13 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
THE RAGDOLLS
The Ragdolls are four sensational harmony vocalists who recreate
the magic of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the awardwinning musical Jersey Boys in this fantastic tribute. This sensational
production features many of the band’s worldwide hits, including:
Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What A Night, Bye Bye Baby
and many more. Once seen, you will be Beggin’ for more!
TICKETS £19.00*
SUN 15 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
WHOLE LOTTA LED
In 1973 Led Zeppelin released their long awaited fifth album,
Houses Of The Holy. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its release
Whole Lotta Led will perform the album in its entirety, as well as
mixing in all the Zep classics.
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TICKETS £19.00* CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
WED 18 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
JETHRO
Always slightly on the edge, Jethro’s fruity Cornish humour is the
perfect remedy to cheer us all. He turns everyday events into farcical
stories, embellished into hilarity with his trademark West Country
dialect. Tales are told with such effortless rhythm, timing and charm
that they just melt all seriousness into pure laughter. The perfect
anecdote to everyone’s day. Contains adult humour. Ages 15+.
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.
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MON 16 – TUE 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
STARRING
JENNY
FUNNELL
ANNA
BRECON
Anna Brecon (Emmerdale) and Jenny Funnell
(As Time Goes By) star in Richard Harris’
powerful revenge thriller Dead Guilty.
When John Haddrell dies of a heart attack at
the wheel of his car, the woman at his side
is not his wife Margaret but his lover, Julia.
Recovering from the injuries she sustained in
the ensuing crash, Julia is visited by Margaret,
who apparently knows nothing of the affair.
Events take a sinister turn when Margaret
begins to encroach on Julia’s life, engineering
Julia’s dismissal of her home help, Gary, and
her estrangement from her counsellor, Anne.
Left alone in the house together, Julia and
Margaret are locked in deadly combat.
TICKETS £16.00*, £17.50*, £18.50*
FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Mon 16 September
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to view a
selection of pictures from the show
THU 19 SEPTEMBER 8PM
STEVE HUGHES While It’s Still Legal
On TV, he’s recently performed on Live at the Apollo and Michael
McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Now see the sublime Australian comic
and ex heavy-metal drummer live on stage. This brand-new show
features more thoughtful, outspoken social commentary courtesy of a
masterful, erudite and provocative performer. Ages 15+.
TICKETS £16.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
SAT 21 SEPTEMBER 8PM
TOM STADE Totally Rocks!
Canadian superstar Tom Stade is back with a brand-new show –
direct from his smash-hit run at the Edinburgh Festival, and a storming
set on Channel 4’s star-studded Comedy Gala. Join this ‘part devil,
part dude’ (Scotsman) as he shares his refreshingly laid-back and
unconventional ethos on life in this rollicking, carefree show.
TICKETS £16.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions
unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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WED 18 – FRI 20 SEPTEMBER
Direct from Australia, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo brings these
awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never
seen them before, up close and personal!
From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, meet the most
recent addition to the Dinosaur Zoo, a carnivorous theropod
known as the Australovenator, the most complete meat-eating
dinosaur skeleton yet found in Australia.
Observe and interact with these extraordinary life-like dinosaurs
in this entertaining and highly imaginative live show. But watch
out – not all of these jurassic giants are as tame as they seem!
Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to
get right up close to the creatures.
DINOSAUR WORKSHOPS
WED 31 JULY
Peter Davidson is a fossil hunter,
dinosaur enthusiast, inventor and
author of the ‘Professor P’ series
of books. Join Peter at Swindon
Libraries on Wed 31 July to learn
all about dinosaurs before meeting
the life-like creatures at the
Wyvern Theatre in September.
For more information visit
wyverntheatre.org.uk
A tyrannosauric treat for all ages 3+.
WED 4.30PM, THU 10.30AM AND 4.30PM, FRI 10.30AM & 4.30PM
TICKETS £13.50*, DANGER ZONE SEATS £16.00*
FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £12.50* each SCHOOLS £11.00 (plus 11th ticket free)
*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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SUN 22 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
BUDDY HOLLY A Legend Reborn
The UK’s No1 Buddy, Marc Robinson, revives classic hits Peggy Sue,
That’ll be the Day and Oh Boy, backed by a band reminiscent of the
Crickets in their Fifties heyday. It’s an authentic slice of rock ’n’ roll
nostalgia that ensures Buddy’s incredible legacy lives on.
‘It’s easy to imagine Buddy Holly is alive and kicking.’ The Guardian
TICKETS £22.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
SAT 28 SEPTEMBER 8PM
ADAM HILLS
An Evening With
Fresh from hosting his critically-acclaimed comedy accompaniment
to the London Paralympics, The Last Leg, Australian funny man Adam
Hills will take to the Wyvern Theatre’s stage with his unique style of
positive uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity.
‘…a highly accomplished, likeable and very funny stand up…
get ready to belly-laugh’ Heat
TICKETS £16.00*
TUE 24 – THU 26 SEPTEMBER
7.30PM & THU MAT 2.30PM
Three Phantoms Unmask The World Of The Musicals!
Nine world-class performers all of whom have an
association with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational
musical The Phantom of the Opera, amongst other
West End and Broadway shows, present a thrilling
evening of musical theatre in an outstanding show
already enjoyed by over 30,000 people worldwide!
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Led by Three Phantoms of the Opera (cast to be
announced) this outstanding show features over 20
songs from Les Misérables, West Side Story, Chicago,
Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady, The Scarlet Pimpernel,
and Wicked to name but a few. The beautiful staging
of this fantastic concert which evokes the drama
and excitement of the great musicals concludes by
celebrating the world’s most successful entertainment
phenomenon – The Phantom of the Opera.
TICKETS Eves £26.00*, £29.50* Mat £21.00*, £26.00*
OUR DELICIOUS DINER MENU IS AVAILABLE FROM AN HOUR AND A HALF BEFORE EVERY SHOW!
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THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OF THE
SWINDON RECITAL SERIES
WED 25 SEPTEMBER 1.05PM Clare McCaldin mezzo Paul Turner piano
Lyric mezzo soprano, Clare McCaldin returns to celebrate the
bicentenary of Wagner’s birth. She will be accompanied by Founder
and Artistic Director of the Swindon Recital Series, Paul Turner.
WED 6 NOVEMBER 1.05PM Kathryn Parry violin Paul Turner piano
Kathryn Parry has performed chamber music for music clubs and festivals
worldwide as well as playing with many London orchestras, such as the
Academy of St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, London Mozart Players, Britten Sinfonia
and English Touring Opera. She will be accompanied by Paul Turner.
WED 22 JANUARY 1.05PM Paul Turner piano
Paul Turner will celebrate the use of classical music in films as diverse as
The Sting, Ocean’s Eleven, The Piano, Pride and Prejudice and Tom and
Jerry in this exciting programme. A widely experienced recitalist, Paul’s
work has taken him to Buenos Aires, Amsterdam, Stuttgart, Berlin,
Valencia and Paris, as well as London’s leading venues and UK Festivals.
TICKETS £5.00 TEA & CAKE £3.50
FRI 27 SEPTEMBER 5PM & 8PM
NEW 5PM SHOW ON SALE
THE OSMONDS American Jukebox Show
By popular demand, the legendary Osmond Brothers come direct from
the USA to appear live in concert in the all-new American Jukebox Show.
Hear Merrill, Jay and Jimmy perform all their unforgettable hits from
One Bad Apple and Down By The Lazy River to Love Me For A Reason
and Crazy Horses together with a jukebox full of chart-topping classics.
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to read an
online interview with Merrill Osmond
TICKETS £29.50*
SAT 28 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM in the Wyvern Restaurant
Evil Blytons’ The Fearless Four
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
It’s the school holidays and the gang are all set for their latest
adventure. Join Jane, George, Roger and Dick as they set out on
their most dangerous investigation yet. Watch the scenes,
interrogate the suspects and enjoy a delicious three-course meal!
TICKETS £39.00 including three-course meal
FRIENDS £37.00 including three-course meal
*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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TUE 1 OCTOBER 7.30PM
MONTY DON
An Evening With
Monty Don is a renowned gardening writer and BBC television
presenter and the nation’s favourite and most respected gardener.
Hear him speak about his life, his travels visiting gardens all over the
world, what really happens behind the scenes when filming, about
how he made his own organic garden from a bare field and how
understanding and working with nature enriches and empowers us all.
TICKETS £17.00* FRIENDS £1.00 off
SUN 29 SEPTEMBER 2PM
TWEEDY’S LOST PROPERTY
The star of Giffords Circus brings an hilarious family show about a
clown who gives in to society and gets a real job…at the Lost
Property Office.
‘The brilliant Tweedy, a circus clown and true genius had the audience
crying with laughter’ The Sunday Telegraph
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to
watch Tweedy the Clown in action
TICKETS £13.00* CHILDREN £4.00 off
FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £10.00* each
FRI 4 – SUN 6 OCTOBER
FRI 1.30PM & 4PM, SAT & SUN 11AM & 2PM
ROOM ON THE BROOM
Get ready as the West End smash-hit based on
the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel
Scheffler, flies into Swindon!
How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,
as they sat on their broomstick and flew through
the wind…
The witch and her cat are flying happily along on
their broomstick – until a stormy wind blows the
witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night!
All is not lost however, as with the help of a
daft dog, a beautiful bird and friendly frog, her
belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not
meant for five and – CRACK! – it snaps in two!
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to watch
a video of audience’s reactions to
Room on the Broom live on Stage
Illustration: © Axel Scheffler & Macmillan Children’s Books
YOU ’RE THE
ONE THAT WE WANT!
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When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the
poor witch? And will there ever be room on the
broom for everyone? Fasten your seatbelts for a
rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom in
this magical, musical delight. Ages 3+.
TICKETS £11.50* SCHOOLS £8.50
FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.00* each
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THU 3 OCTOBER 7.30PM
Join us for an unmissable evening of entertainment with comedian,
singer, actor and chat show host Brian Conley. A versatile performer
whose unique sense of comedy and comic timing has audiences
demanding more, Brian will also perform songs from some of
the award-winning West End musicals in which he’s starred
including Hairspray, Jolson and Me and My Girl to
name but a few!
TICKETS £25.00*
MON 7 – TUE 8 OCTOBER 7.30PM
Fifty Days of Grey is an hilarious new
comedy by writer Andrew Lynford
(EastEnders) and starring Sue Hodge (‘Allo
‘Allo) and Julie Fox (To The Manor Born).
When Fran and Sandra discover ‘Mummy
Porn’, they embark on a comic journey of
self-discovery! As they bake their cakes for
the dreaded 2012 Jubilee street party they
begin to realise what is going on behind
the net curtains in their very own street –
it seems everybody is ‘doing it’ in lots
of different ways, with varying degrees
of success!
Contains mild adult content
TICKETS £16.00*
*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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WED 2 OCTOBER 7.30PM
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES Heaven Heats Up
In 1980 the Eagles took a ‘14 year vacation’ and returned with the now
classic album Hell Freezes Over. The Illegal Eagles, having no intention
of taking any time off, are back this year bringing you all the classic songs
- Hotel California, The Last Resort, Life in the Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise,
One of These Nights, Lyin’ Eyes, New Kid in Town, Take it to the Limit,
Heartache Tonight and songs from The Long Road out of Eden.
TICKETS £21.50*, £23.50*
SUN 6 OCTOBER 7.30PM
Paul Daniels From Legend to Leg End
In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more success
than Paul Daniels. He has become a true magical legend. In his
brand-new show Paul will perform a selection of his favourite magic
and a number of new tricks never seen in public before. He will
be joined by the very lovely Debbie McGee. A show full of magic,
comedy and amazement.
TICKETS £18.50*
Book for Monday Night Magic and Paul Daniels’
performance and receive £1.00 off each ticket
WED 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM
CHRIS DEAN’S SYD
LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA in Concert
Chris Dean leads the orchestra, showcasing their finely blended sound
and conjuring memories of the glittering and glamorous days of the Big
Band era. The atmosphere is exciting and the music dynamic and vibrant.
TICKETS £19.50*
THU 10 OCTOBER 7.30PM
KATE RUSBY
Of all the stars in Folk Music, few shine as brightly as Yorkshire’s Kate
Rusby.
A remarkable interpretive artist, Kate sings soulful vocals resonating
with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel. Audiences are sure to
be thoroughly entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics from
her back catalogue stretching over her two decades of music making.
TICKETS £25.00*
BEAT THE QUEUES...
BY PRE-ORDERING YOUR INTERVAL DRINKS AT THE BAR WHEN YOU
ARRIVE AT THE THEATRE FOR YOUR EVENING’S ENTERTAINMENT
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FRI 11 OCTOBER 7.30PM
DAVIDSON
& DIGANCE
Two of the most iconic performers of a generation Jim Davidson
and Richard Digance join forces this autumn for a hilarious night
at The Wyvern Theatre. The comedians have appeared together
many times and travelled the world, often to entertain troops.
TICKETS £21.00*
Sat 12 – Sun 13 October Sat 1pm & 3.30pm, Sun 11am
POSTMAN PAT LIVE It’s Showtime
It’s the day of the Great Greendale Talent Show and there’s much
excitement as a top talent scout will be on the lookout for a rising star.
Postman Pat has a new karaoke machine to deliver for the show – but
when the machine breaks down it looks like the talent show might be in
jeopardy. Can Pat save the day?
TICKETS £13.50* CHILDREN £2.00 off
FAMILIES OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.50* each
MON 14 OCTOBER 7.30PM
LEE NELSON
“I’ve hosted Live at the Apollo, sold out my three-times extended Lee
Nelson Live tour, had over two million people watching Lee Nelson’s
Well Good Show. The time’s now right…for me to come to Swindon! So
get yourselves along for a night of qwaliteeee jokes, games and banter.
Everyone’s welcome. Plus I’ll be bringing Jason Bent and a few others.
Go on, it’s not like there’s anything else to do in Swindon!!!”
TICKETS £23.50*
TUE 15 OCTOBER 7.30PM
CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH
Multi-award-winning and critically acclaimed Charlie Landsborough
is a unique gem in an all too desolate music landscape. Charlie will
bring his own inimitable brand of ballad, blues, country and spiritual
music back to the Wyvern Theatre this autumn.
TICKETS £19.00*
CONCESSIONS £1.00 off
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unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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‘A
THEATRICAL
TOUR DE
FORCE’
The Stage
TUE 22 – SAT 26 OCTOBER
7.30PM SAT MAT 2.30PM
Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical takes
audiences to the seedy alleyways of London,
where Sweeney Todd decides to exact justice
and revenge on those who falsely imprisoned
him. Years of many wrongdoings are set right
with the help of loyal pie-shop owner Mrs
Lovett, in this memorable and horrifyingly
dark musical-comedy. Recommended for
audiences aged 12+.
THU 31 OCTOBER – SAT 2 NOVEMBER
PART 1 2.30PM & PART 2 7.30PM DAILY
TICKETS £17.00u – £19.00u Concessions available on selected performances visit
wyverntheatre.org.uk for more information.
The acclaimed stage adaptation of Philip
Pullman’s classic trilogy comes to the Wyvern
Theatre stage.
Lyra and Will find themselves embarking on
a thrilling journey through worlds familiar
and unknown. Their great quest demands a
savage struggle against the most dangerous of
enemies. They encounter fantastical creatures
in parallel worlds – rebellious angels, souleating Spectres, child-catching Gobblers and
the armoured bears. Finally, before reaching,
perhaps, the Republic of Heaven, they must
visit the Land of the Dead.
This production is not recommended for under 7s.
TICKETS £9.50u CONCESSIONS £6.50u (under 14s)
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.
A FLAMIN’ HOT
Burger
AVAILABLE BEFORE ANY OF THE COMEDIANS MARKED
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WED 16 OCTOBER 7.30PM
TONY STOCKWELL
Psychic Medium
Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell will demonstrate his belief that those
who have passed can communicate with their loved ones in this live
theatrical show. The popular star of TV gives proof beyond doubt
of the afterlife in a remarkably compelling stage-show which is both
amazingly detailed and always humorous.
Tony Stockwell is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment.
TICKETS £20.50*
THU 17 OCTOBER 7.30PM
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
The nation’s longest-running rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns by
popular demand with a brand-new production. This hugely entertaining
rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line-up of knock-out hits
from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, mixed with loads of new zany comedy
routines to produce a show with a real feel-good party atmosphere.
That’ll Be The Day is living proof that rock ‘n’ roll will never die!
TICKETS £23.50*
TUE 29 OCTOBER 8PM
JIMMY CARR Gagging Order
Brand-new show, brand-new jokes, same old Jimmy. Gagging Order
promises to be an hilarious night out...let’s see shall we? The show will
be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude
and a few totally unacceptable. Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your
conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home
and come on out for a laugh.
TICKETS £26.00 (plus £2.00 booking fee)
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE
AT OASIS LEISURE CENTRE
THU 31 OCTOBER 7.30PM in the Wyvern Restaurant
FILM: THE SHINING Cert 15
Halloween
Night
Out
Join us on All Hallow’s Eve for the Wyvern’s haunting
screening of The Shining starring Jack Nicholson.
With Halloween-themed cocktails available from the bar, this
psychological horror film guarantees no work and all play because, as
we know only too well, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
TICKETS £12.50 FRIENDS £10.00
including food
*A
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unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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FAMILY
FUN DAY
SAT 2 NOVEMBER 10AM – 1PM
Pop in to the Wyvern Theatre with the whole family for five
minutes, for an hour or for the whole morning! Try your hand
at illustrating in the style of Horrible Science’s Tony De Saulles,
take a backstage tour or simply sit back and have a coffee
whilst the kids join in with the colouring competition, get their
faces painted or listen to the story of Jack and the Beanstalk
told by a member of this year’s pantomime cast.
You may even bump into Daisy the Cow!
Tony De Saulles,
illustrator of the
award-winning
Horrible Science
series
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk to keep up-to-date with
all the fun we have planned! This half-term treat for
children and families will be a brilliant FREE day out.
Daisy the Cow,
from this year’s
Wyvern Theatre
pantomime
SUN 3 NOVEMBER 8PM
MILTON JONES On the Road
Milton Jones is back on the road – this time in a show imaginatively
entitled On The Road. If you like the stuff he’s done on Mock the
Week, Live at the Apollo or in any of the nine radio series he’s done
for Radio 4 then this is the show for you. Clever, surreal but mainly
just stupid, stupid, stupid. He’s won awards you know!
TICKETS £21.00*
MON 4 & MON 11 NOVEMBER 7PM in the Wyvern Restaurant
MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC
Join the amazing close-up magician Bill Masters as he combines
engaging humour with incredible sleight of the hand tricks. After
performing at Buckingham Palace in front of HRH Prince of Wales,
who called his technique ‘absolutely amazing’, Bill brings his magic
touch to the Wyvern Theatre’s restaurant. Drinks and nibbles will be
available from the bar throughout the evening.
TICKETS £10.00
FRIENDS £8.50
Book for Monday Night Magic and Paul Daniels’
performance and receive £1.00 off each ticket
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions
unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
THE NUTCRACKER MON 4 NOV 7.30PM
ROMEO & JULIET TUE 5 NOV 7.30PM
Join us for an unforgettable journey in the run-up to Christmas as Russian State Ballet and Opera House brings
to you Romeo & Juliet and The Nutcracker. Both ballets are performed to a large, live, 30-piece orchestra.
Romeo & Juliet is probably the world’s best-known love story. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was one of the first
works of literature to inspire ballet choreographers, so perfectly suited to dance are its drama, romance and tragedy.
The Nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale with a timeless score from Tchaikovsky.
The Nutcracker is a magnificent Russian classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance.
TICKETS £31.00*, £33.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off FRIENDS £2.50 off
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will
be added to all transactions unless
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*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee willstated
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to all transactions
otherwise.
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present a new comedy play based on
Les Dawson’s comic TV characters…
WED 6 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
CISSIE & ADA
Cissie & Ada is a new comedy play based on Les Dawson’s comic
TV characters starring two former Coronation Street favourites Eric
Potts (Diggory) and Steven Arnold (Ashley). Steve Nallon (famous
for his Mrs Thatcher impersonation live and on Spitting Image) and
actress Natasha Magigi join the cast to revisit the story and the culture
behind the side-splitting sketches.
by Graham Warrener
Directed by John-Jackson Almond
TICKETS £17.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
SUN 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
RAT PACK LIVE
They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas
heyday – Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr and Frank Sinatra. The Rat
Pack Live features all the patter and razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s
infamous live stage show, combining the full sound of Big Band swing
with charisma, panache and swagger.
TICKETS £23.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
MON 11 NOVEMBER 8PM
PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS
Paul Merton, one of the UK’s best-loved performers, and his world
renowned Impro Chums: Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch
and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show, based
entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed
improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off.
TICKETS £22.00* CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
FRI 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
JOE BROWN
Premier rock legend Joe Brown’s contemporary achievements
roll on. His Ukulele Album has been described as ‘The Definitive’
ukulele album. Joe, with his five-piece band including his son, record
producer Pete, is on stage throughout and the content in his new
show breaks even more boundaries and is as unique as the man
himself. A true British Icon.
TICKETS £26.00*
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions
unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
WED 13 & THU 14 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
Britain’s most successful TV cookery show is coming fresh
and live, to Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre!
Television chef Lesley Waters will bring alive on stage all the
favourite ingredients of the TV’s best-loved cooking show.
Star host Russell Grant will introduce Lesley and a guest
television chef to battle out the ‘Green Pepper’ and ‘Red
Tomato’ kitchen challenge and you will vote for your favourite.
Perfect for fans of the programme, foodies or those in need
of culinary support, the show is ideal for anyone with an
appetite for cooking – and who like a laugh along the way.
TICKETS £26.00*
You can have the chance to take to the Wyvern
Theatre stage and supply chefs with one of the two
ingredient bags for the cook off challenge, or the
famous Quickie Bag. Visit readysteadycooklive.com
for competition entry details and to see who will
be the TV chef at your venue.
Chefs and guest hosts appear subject to availability.
A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME WITH LESLEY WATERS’ RECIPE FOR POSH FRUIT & NUT
INGREDIENTS
600g (1lb 5oz) dark chocolate
85g (3oz) milk chocolate
55g (2oz) white chocolate
50g (1 ¾oz) hazelnuts, toasted
50g (1 ¾oz) pistachio nuts
50g (1 ¾oz) selection dried cherries & berries
1. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.
2. Place the dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white
chocolate into separate heatproof bowls. Place each
bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir with a
spatula until chocolate has melted. Remove from heat
and leave to cool for 5 minutes.
3. Pour the dark chocolate onto the tray and smooth out
with a spatula.
4. Using a teaspoon, drizzle over the milk chocolate
and swirl into the dark chocolate. Then decorate the
surface with the nuts and fruit.
5. Make a paper cone with parchment paper and half fill
with the melted white chocolate. Pipe the chocolate
over the top of the fruit and nuts and leave to set.
Not suitable for those with an allergy to nuts
© 2010 Abbots Hill Publications. Taken from the book ‘A Year at Abbots Hill’ by Lesley Waters. Reproduced by kind permission of the publishers.
In the theatre foyer, during the run of Horrible Histories, audiences can get
hands-on and experiment with mini versions of At-Bristol’s interactive exhibits!
Alongside hundreds more action-packed exhibits to explore, At-Bristol also has
an ever-changing programme of explosive live shows, engaging science activities, and expert-led
Planetarium shows – making it one of the UK’s biggest and most exciting interactive science centres!
For more information about At-Bristol, visit at-bristol.org.uk
BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk
TUE 26 – SAT 30 NOVEMBER
HHHHH
‘SPLENDID!’
Why don’t penguins get spots?
What’s On
Could picking your nose be dangerous?
Why doesn’t the moon wander off?
Could a 10-million-volt battery float over your head?
And how long would it take for your heart to
pump enough blood to fill the theatre?
Billy Miller has no idea what’s in store when he enters the crazy, awesome world of Horrible
Science and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will
he regain control before it’s too late?! Using actors and jaw-dropping 3D Bogglevision, this
astounding show has the awful answers guaranteed to thrill you and your children.
From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the seriously squishy world
premiere Horrible Science.
‘SCIENCE BECOMES AT ONCE THE MOST BRILLIANT
SUBJECT IN THE WORLD IN THIS SQUELCHILY
AMUSING MULTIMEDIA SHOW!’
The Stage
TUE 7PM, WED 10.30AM & 1.30PM,
THU & FRI 10.30AM & 7PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7PM
TICKETS £13.00*, £15.00*, £17.00*
CHILDREN £2.00 off OVER 60s £2.00 off
FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £11.00* each
SCHOOLS £8.00 (plus 11th ticket free)
Tony De Saulles, illustrator of the award-winning Horrible
Science series, will lead a Horrible Science Drawing Workshop
as part of the Family Fun Day on Sat 2 November.
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk for more information
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Box
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Horrible Science books are published by
Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Science is a trademark
of Scholastic Inc and is used under authorisation.
All rights reserved.
Illustration copyright Tony De Saulles 2009
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apple juice, cheese or ham sandwich, piece of fruit
and bag of sweets, for just £3.85
* A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions
unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
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SAT 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM The Rotary Clubs of Swindon present
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS
Marvel at the talent of Swindon’s Young Musicians and the Waterloo
Band of the Rifles and enjoy the patriotic flag waving finale with
classics such as Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.
This concert will raise fund for the Prospect Hospice and Swindon
Young Musicians.
TICKETS £16.00 (plus 50p booking fee)
Sun 17 November 7.30PM
THE SENSATIONAL
60s EXPERIENCE
BACK BY POPULAR
DEMAND!
Hear original classics performed by four of the most popular artists of the
60s. See The Marmalade (Ob La De Ob La Da), Herman’s Hermits (I’m
Into Something Good), Chris Farlowe (Handbags and Gladrags), Steve
Ellis’ Love Affair (Everlasting Love) and host Alan Mosca from Freddie &
The Dreamers and relive the past in a nostalgic evening of 60s pop music.
TICKETS £24.50*
TUE 19 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
AL MURRAYThe Only Way Is Epic
Britain may be staring into the bottom of an empty pint glass, but
don’t lose hope – Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up
again, with a brand-new show of epic proportions. Get your orders in
now! thepublandlord.com
Parental discretion advised. Show contains adult themes.
TICKETS £26.50 (plus £2.00 booking fee)
THU 21 November 8PM
ALAN DAVIES
Following the phenomenal success in 2012 of his critically-acclaimed
show, Life Is Pain, Alan Davies – the much-loved star of iconic
television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI – will tour the UK
again this autumn.
‘One of the best stand-up comics out there’ The Guardian
TICKETS £26.00* CONCESSIONS £5.00 off
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Charlie
and Lola’s
extremely
New play
Watershed Productions present the BBC
Worldwide and Polka Theatre production
Sun 16 FebRUARY 2014 7.30pm
TUE 18 – WED 19 FEBRUARY 2014
TUE 11AM, 1.30PM & 4PM
WED 11AM & 1.30PM
BIZET’S
CARMEN
Performed to a large live orchestra
After the successful performance of Madame
Butterfly in February 2013, Russian State Ballet
and Opera House brings to you another world
class Opera, Carmen.
Carmen is an Opera in four acts by a French
composer Georges Bizet, which has become
one of the best-known plots with the most
memorable music. The Toreador Song is
among the best known of all operatic arias.
Basing their work on Prosper Merimee’s
novella, librettists Henri Meilhac and Ludovic
Halevy have fashioned a timeless story of love,
jealousy, and violence in the Spanish city of
Seville during the 19th century.
Sung in French with English surtitles.
based on the characters created
by Lauren Child
adapted by Jonathan Lloyd
Charlie and Lola are completely excited to be
back on stage with their Extremely New Play
– and this time they’re bringing along Sizzles
the Dog! If you liked Charlie and Lola’s Best
Bestest Play, you will love this extra special,
brand-new show.
Playful, funny and full of surprises, this
extremely new play about friendship and
adventures is a treat for everyone. This magical
mix of puppets, live action and music is based
on the much-loved books by Lauren Child and
the ever popular BBC TV Series.
TICKETS £13.50*
FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £12.25*
TICKETS £30.00*, £33.00*, £36.00*
CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
FRIENDS £2.50 off
Charlie and Lola ™ and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced
by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Ltd. BBC logo TM and
© BBC 1996
*A £1.50 per ticket booking fee will be added to all transactions
unless stated otherwise. See Booking Information page for details.
After his much-admired appearances on Dancing On Ice,
Keith Chegwin is back in Swindon to star as Silly Billy in
Jack and the Beanstalk.
Also returning to star alongside Keith is Wyvern Theatre
pantomime favourite David Ashley. From Ugly Sister to
Abanazar, David will star as Dame Trot in this
year’s side-splitting family show.
Giant laughs will be had by the entire audience with ticket
prices to suit all pockets – you won’t have to sell the family
cow to enjoy the biggest pantomime in Swindon!
‘ONCE AGAIN THE WYVERN THEATRE HAS
OUTDONE ITSELF WITH ITS ANNUAL PANTOMIME’
Swindon Advertiser on Wyvern Theatre’s 2012/2013 pantomime Aladdin
TICKET PRICES
BLUE PERFORMANCES
£24.50* • £20.50* • £17.50* • £15.50*
CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
FAMILY OFFER (2 adults, 2 children) £66.00*
SCHOOLS £11.00 per ticket (11th ticket free)
groups 10+ £15.50
GROUPS 25+
£15.50 (16th ticket free)
FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Sat 7 Dec 1pm & 7pm and Tue 10 Dec 7pm
FRIENDS Post-Show Meet the Panto Cast
After the Sat 7 Dec 7pm performance
GREEN
PERFORMANCES
£26.50* • £23.00* • £21.00* • £17.50*
CONCESSIONS £2.00 off
FAMILY OFFER (2 adults, 2 children) £72.00*
RED
PERFORMANCES
groups 10+ £17.50
GROUPS 25+ £17.50
(16th ticket free)
£27.00* • £24.00* • £21.50* • £17.50*
* All orders carry a £1.50 per ticket booking fee, capped at six tickets.
Groups, Schools and Friends don’t pay a booking fee.
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SAT 7 DEC
SUN 8 DEC
1pm
1pm
7pm
5pm
MON9 DEC NO PERFORMANCES
TUE 10 DEC 1pm
7pm
WED11 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm
THU 12 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm
FRI 13 DEC 1pm
7pm
7pm
SAT 14 DEC 1pm
SUN 15 DEC 1pm
5pm
MON16 DEC NO PERFORMANCES
TUE 17 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm
WED18 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm
THU 19 DEC 10.30am 2.30pm
FRI 20 DEC 1pm
7pm
7pm
SAT 21 DEC 1pm
SUN 22 DEC 1pm
5pm
MON23 DEC
TUE 24 DEC
WED25 DEC
THU 26 DEC
FRI 27 DEC SAT 28DEC
SUN 29DEC
NO PERFORMANCES
5pm
1pm
NO PERFORMANCES
5pm
1pm
1pm
7pm
1pm
7pm
1pm
5pm
MON 30DEC
TUE 31 DEC
WED1 JAN
THU 2 JAN
FRI 3 JAN
SAT 4 JAN
SUN 5 JAN
1pm
5pm
1pm
5pm
NO PERFORMANCES
1pm
7pm
1pm
7pm
1pm
7pm
1pm
5pm
SIGN INTERPRETED
PERFORMANCES
Wed 11 Dec 10.30am and
Fri 20 Dec 1pm & 7pm
GO GREEN for JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
This Summer, the Wyvern Theatre will support The Wilts and Berks Canal Trust’s in re-opening the canal
route and providing wildlife habitats, cycle ways and routes for walkers along the restored towpath.
Swindon is mid-point of the waterway which linked the Thames at Abingdon with the Kennet & Avon
Canal near Melksham. To find out more or to volunteer your services, visit wbct.org.uk
BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk
CELEBRATE
CHRISTMAS
TICKET OFFICE
01793 524 481
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the Wyvern Theatre
are incredibly popular – book early
to avoid disappointment
‘One word would sum up
our evening – BRILLIANT!
This is the second New
Year’s Eve my guests
and I have spent at
the Wyvern’
FRI 29 NOV, FRI 6 DEC,
FRI 20 DEC DOORS 8PM
CHRISTMAS
LADIES’ NIGHT
Grab the girls and celebrate
Christmas at the Wyvern
Theatre with some hunky male
entertainers! Enjoy a cheeky
cocktail and canapés on arrival
and unwrap our outrageous
entertainment – these men will
make an ideal stocking filler!
LADIES ONLY OVER 18s ONLY
Deborah Locke
TICKETS £35.00
INCLUDING CANAPÉS
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SAT 30 NOV
SAT 7 DEC
PMSAT 14 DEC
7.30PM
TICKETS £
PM
TICKETS £
Arkell’s Brewery are proud to sponsor a new and improved
Christmas Event at the Wyvern Theatre. Enjoy a festive
three-course meal accompanied by some of the best
up-and-coming
PM acts on the comedy circuit.
TICKETS £35.00 INCLUDING
TICKETS £ THREE-COURSE MEAL
BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk
FRI 13 & SAT 21 DEC 7.30PM
MURDER
MYSTERY
EVENING
Enjoy a sumptuous three-course
meal as you solve the mystery
unfolding before your very eyes!
Watch the scenes, interrogate
the suspects and search for the
hidden clues!
TICKETS £40.00
INCLUDING THREE-COURSE MEAL
WED 18 & THU 19 DEC 7.30PM
FAULTY
TOWERS DINING
EXPERIENCE
The Wyvern Restaurant is thrilled
to host a production featuring
Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a
‘two-hour eat, drink and laugh
sensation’ (Daily Telegraph). The
show starts as the audience wait
to be seated for their threecourse meal and then hurtles
along into the world of the BBC
comedy series Fawlty Towers
with unscripted madcap mayhem
guaranteed!
SAT 28 DEC 7.30PM
CHRISTMAS
CABARET
The Flaming Feathers return to
the Wyvern Theatre with the
sultry sounds of the singing
starlet Miss Alice Sparey. Watch
them perform Burlesque and
Charleston routines whilst you
enjoy a sumptuous three-course
meal. Feather boas at the ready!
TICKETS £35.00
FRIENDS £33.00
INCLUDING THREE-COURSE MEAL
TICKETS £45.00
INCLUDING THREE-COURSE MEAL
TUE 31 DEC 7.30PM
NEW YEAR
• C
ocktail reception
hosted by our
Vegas Showgirls
in Vegas
• F
our-course festive feast
and coffee with petit-fours
• L ive entertainment
• D
J until late
• A
glass of bubbly at midnight
• H
ave a flutter on a roulette wheel
– not for cash, just for fun
TICKETS
TICKETS £55.00 INCLUDING FOUR-COURSE FEAST
BOOK ONLINE wyverntheatre.org.uk
THE LEGENDARY, RECORD-BREAKING SMASH HIT
THRILLER CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY
‘THE CLEVEREST
MURDER MYSTERY
OF BRITISH THEATRE’
‘A TRULY
ENTERTAINING
CLASSIC THRILLER’
THE TELEGRAPH
THE SUNDAY TIMES
A classic. A landmark. A legend.
MON 3 – SAT 8 FEBRUARY
The Mousetrap is famous around the world as being the longest running
show of any kind in the history of British theatre – with over 25,000
performances it’s a play to be proud of. And to celebrate 60 incredible years
on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time, to give you a once in a life-time
opportunity to see this masterpiece at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon.
A group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow
discover that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? The
suspicious characters reveal their pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding
moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.
7.30PM, THU & SAT 2.30PM
TICKETS
Mon – Wed 7.30pm &
Thu 2.30pm £22.00*, £27.50*
Thu 7.30pm, Fri 7.30pm,
Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm
£26.00*, £30.50*
FRIENDS £2.50 off on
Mon 3 February
In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an
atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot
where murder lurks around every corner.
Visit wyverntheatre.org.uk
to view a trailer for the
legendary, record-breaking
smash-hit thriller
‘DESERVEDLY A
CLASSIC AMONG
MURDER THRILLERS’
THE OBSERVER
*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 1 SEPTEMBER 2.30PM CENTRAL BAND OF THE RAF
Royal Air Force Brize Norton, with the kind support of The RAF Music
Charitable Trust, present a musical arrangement of popular band music,
celebrating the ‘Big Screen’ and the 70th Anniversary of the Dambusters.
All monies raised will be donated to the
Royal Air Force Association (RAFA)
TICKETS £12.50u CONCESSIONS £10.00u
FAMILY OF 4 (must include 1 adult) £10.00u
(The Band plays by permission
of the Air Force Board
of the Defence Council)
FRI 27 SEPTEMBER 9AM – 12NOON
BIG COFFEE MORNING
Following the success of last year’s ‘Big Coffee Morning’, the Wyvern
Theatre invites you once again to join us in the café to sample cakes and
raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support. Coffee and tea will be provided
for free – just bring some money to buy our delicious cakes!
SAT 19 OCTOBER 3PM & 7PM
WILKES ACADEMY PRESENTS
A variety show jam-packed with singing and dancing from students aged
between 3 to 18 years old. Wilkes Academy was founded in 2009 by
Jonathan Wilkes and is located in Swindon, Stoke-On-Trent and Milton
Keynes. TICKETS £15.00u CONCESSIONS £10.00u
SUN 3 NOVEMBER 1.30PM
FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE
The annual concert organised by Swindon British Legion to remember
all those who have fought for the country. Starring, amongst many others,
the Military Wives Choir. TICKETS £12.00u
FRI 8 – SAT 9 NOVEMBER 7PM & SAT MAT 2PM
TANWOOD
Swindon’s oldest and most successful performing arts establishment
will astound you with an extravaganza of song and dance from street
to ballet with music from all your favourite musicals.
TICKETS £12.00u CONCESSIONS (Fri 7pm & Sat 2pm) £10.00u
SAT 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM 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. TICKETS £12.00u (inc basket meal)
SUN 24 NOVEMBER 4PM & 8PM
KENTWOOD CRACKER
Get your Christmas off to a cracking start with Kentwood’s Christmas
Cracker – a real Christmas feast of seasonal music, carols, fun and laughter!
TICKETS £11.00u
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.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL
Since October 2010 HQ Theatres, has been raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital’s
Theatres for Theatres Appeal. To date we have raised £390,000 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.
WORK
WITH US
The Wyvern Theatre has worked with a
number of local organisations to publicise
both their businesses and the theatre’s
forthcoming productions. During The 39
Steps, which ran in February 2013, we
worked alongside Swindon Town FC,
Kiss Gyms, STEAM Museum and Swindon
Libraries on a variety of projects to engage
the local community. If your business would
like to collaborate with the Wyvern Theatre
on any of the shows in our forthcoming
season, e-mail Marketing Manager Richard
Loftus, [email protected]
The cast of The 39 Steps at
STEAM Museum with
Swindon Libraries edition of
John Buchanan’s The 39 Steps
HANSEL AND GRETEL, 2012
SWINDON YOUTH THEATRE
EXPLORE:
creative play
storytelling
voice
movement
improvisation
character
role play
devising
WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
We are committed to and passionate about developing
young people’s appreciation of theatre through our
youth theatre. We also offer a variety of performance
opportunities each year.
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.
sixthsensetyp.co.uk
BRING THE FAMILY
Unlike television or the cinema, when you watch a theatre performance
it is live and happening right in front of you! Look out for special offers
throughout the brochure which provide discounted tickets for families
of 4 (must include 1 adult).
WHAT TO DO WHEN WE ARRIVE?
If you have small children and you need a booster seat,
please ask one of the front of house volunteers to point
you towards the cloak-room where they are available to
hire for just 50p. If you have a pushchair or buggy, please
ask one of the front of house volunteers to store this in a
safe location for you. Any items left are at your own risk.
Photo: from the
2010 touring
production of
Annie
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 Diner menu before the show; with a
children’s menu and classic British dishes available, the
Diner menu provides something for everyone.
The Wyvern Theatre is proud to offer £5 student standby tickets.
These £5 tickets are available one hour before any performance with
ticket availability. Students are asked to provide some form of
student ID upon arrival at the theatre.
Students can check whether a performance is sold out by visiting
wyverntheatre.org.uk or calling the Ticket Office on 01793 524 481.
Photo: from the 2012 touring
production An Inspector Calls
For further information, e-mail [email protected]
YOU’RE THE
ONE THAT WE WANT!
Did you know that from
£24.50 a year you can receive;
BECOME A FRIEND TODAY!
selected shows
PRIORITY NOTIFICATION (via e-mail only) of
as they go on sale
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS on selected shows
booking your tickets
NO BOOKING OR POSTAGE CHARGES when
for Wyvern Theatre productions
s, show news and
REGULAR NEWSLETTERS including competition
much more from the Wyvern
our Diner menu
20% OFF FOOD when grabbing a snack from
ay!
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BOOKING INFORMATION
Online booking 24-hours a day wyverntheatre.org.uk
Ticket Office 01793 524481
fee applies to each ticket (capped
at 6 tickets) purchased from the
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, whether
in person at our Ticket Office, by
phone or online. A booking fee
is an additional payment on top
of the ticket price that is retained
entirely by the Wyvern Theatre to
invest in the venue, whereas the
majority of the ticket price goes to
the producer of the show. Friends
of the Wyvern, School Bookings
and Group bookings (of 10 or more)
do not incur a booking fee.
ACCESSIBLE SEATING For
adults who require assistance
to attend the theatre, we offer
one complimentary carer ticket
with your booking when one of
the following is presented to a
member of the Ticket Office staff:
a) proof of Disability Living
Allowance
b) proof of Attendance Allowance
c) Certificate of Visual Impairment
We ask patrons with wheelchairs
to note the Wheelchair spaces
are designed for standard size
wheelchairs – if you have a larger
size wheelchair please advise
when booking.
REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES
Tickets purchased will be
refunded if a performance has
been postponed or cancelled.
Exchanges are available to move
onto another performance of the
same show subject to availability,
with an administration cost of
£2.00 per booking.
All attempts are made to ensure
that the show information and
prices are correct at the time
that this brochure is printed but
may be subject to alterations.
Discounts and concessions may
be withdrawn at any time at the
discretion of the management.
GETTING HERE
BY ROAD The Wyvern Theatre
is situated in the town centre 15
minutes from the M4 (Junctions
15 or 16) and the A419 and A420.
Follow the signs to the town centre
and when approaching the Magic
Roundabout you will pick up the
signs to the Wyvern Theatre.
PARKING The multi-storey Wyvern
Car Park (pay and display) is
adjacent to the theatre. There is
also a smaller open air car park
next to the theatre.
BY TRAIN Swindon Railway Station
is just a 10-minute stroll through the
town centre to the Theatre which is
situated at the top of town.
BY BUS/COACH Swindon Bus
Station is just a short 5-minute
walk through the town centre
to the theatre.
SEATING PLAN
BOX
BOX
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B
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S 15
10
R 15
11
Q 16
12
P 16
13
O 17
4
1
N 17
15
16
1
SIDE
CIRCLE
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P
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8
J 8
8
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7
1
SIDE
STALLS
G
F
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7
7
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RIG
L
28
REAR STALLS
25 B
11
25
FRONT STALLS
R
P
45
30
30
30
36
SIDE
STALLS
O
N
H
G
F
26 D
B 12
T
S
29
29
J
28
27 F
E
D
31
25 C
C 11
BB 1
AA 1
SIDE
CIRCLE
Q
26 E
D 11
A
45
K
27 G
C
1
M
26
28 H
6
A
25
E 10
6
D
B
12
F 10
6
E
M
10
CIRCLE
36
32 S
35
31 R
3
31 Q
4
33
30 P
30 O
32
29 N
31
30
6
BOOKING FEES A £1.50 booking
Book yourself in one of the boxes
or one of our premium seats, which
are available at just £4.00 more per
ticket than the top price seat.
6
Saturday 10am–6pm or until the
evening performances start. We
are open from 90 minutes before
the performance on Sundays and
Bank Holidays. We accept most
major credit and debit cards.
THE GIFT OF A GREAT NIGHT OUT
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THE WYVERN THEATRE TICKET
OFFICE is open Monday to
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