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A COLOURFUL SEASON OF FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

An Education for Life

OPEN MORNINGFriday 26 Sept 2014 9.30am-12noon

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What life is all about WYVERN THEATRE

plus... NIGEL HAVERS IN DICK WHITTINGTONJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and much, much more

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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 are left 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 Diner menu before the show; with a children’s selection and classic British dishes available, the Diner menu provides something for everyone.

BRING THE FAMILY

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

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 participation and lots of laughs!

Running Time Approx. 55 minutes

TICKETS £12.00*

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Lucy Kane, who plays Alice Fitzwarren in Dick Whittington, with mother

Linda Lusardi and father Sam Kane

SUN 26 OCTOBER 11AM & 2.30PM

THE SOOTY SHOWIzzy 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 offFAMILY OF 4 £10.50* each (must include 1 adult)

TUE 16 – SAT 20 SEPTEMBER

TUE 7PM, WED 10.30AM & 1.30PM, THU & FRI 10.30AM & 7PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7PM

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)

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories Live on Stage 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!

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of apple juice, cheese or ham sandwich, piece

of fruit and bag of sweets, for just £3.85

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of apple juice, cheese or ham sandwich, piece

of fruit and bag of sweets, for just £3.85

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

FAMILY FUN DAYSAT 1 NOVEMBER 10AM – 1PM Following the huge success of last year’s FREE Family Fun Day, the Wyvern Theatre is preparing to welcome many more families. With character appearances and free events taking place, there will be something for everyone to enjoy – bringing the whole family together! Be a part of the Wyvern’s history: Contribute to the theatre’s archives by sending any pictures you take at the Family Fun Day to info@swindontheatres.co.uk – any images sent in will be used online and on social media.

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk and see pictures from last year’s Family Fun Day

Visit swindontheatres.co.uk to keep up-to-date with the line-up for this year’s Family Fun Day

Scamp Theatre & Fiery Angel present

PRIVATE PEACEFUL MON 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM By Michael Morpugo, Adapted & Directed by Simon ReadePrivate 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*

MON 22 - SUN 28 DECEMBER

DEAR SANTA A child writes to Santa before Christmas.

After trying to find a special present with his Elf, Santa finds the perfect one and delivers it on Christmas Eve.

A live Christmas theatrical experience, with audience participation and the opportunity to meet Santa after the show.

MON & TUE 10AM, 1PM, 4PM; WED 10AM, 1PM; FRI 1PM, 4PM, SAT & SUN 10AM & 1PM

SAT 18 OCTOBER 2PM

THE QUEEN’S KNICKERSIn this performance for young children, two actresses take on the role of The Queen and Dilys her maid. Using knickers to make the majority of the props, this 50 minute long show is a raucous performance about trying to recover the Queen’s lost knickers.

TICKETS £10.00u CHILD £8.00u FAMILY OF 4 £8.00u each (must include 1 adult)

THU 20 NOVEMBER 8PM Thingumajig Theatre present

A NOVEMBER DAYIn an attic, a woman discovers the story of her grandfather, a survivor of the First World War, and his unexpected encounter with a stray dog. With evocative puppet characters, live music and an ever-changing set, Thingumajig Theatre presents a timeless fable on war and the miracle of friendship.

TICKETS £12.00u CONCESSIONS £10.00u FOSAC £9.00 STUDENTS £7.00u

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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.

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FROM DAVID TO DAME TUE 30 DECEMBER 11.45AM – 12.15PMWatch 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!

TUE 19 - SAT 23 MAYTUE 7.30PM, WED & THU 2.30PM & 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8PM, SAT 2PM, 5PM & 8PM Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

TICKETS TUE 7.30PM, WED 7.30PM, SAT 23 2PM £21.00*, £27.50* WED 2.30PM, THU 2.30PM, FRI 5PM £18.00*, £23.00* THU 7.30PM, FRI 8PM, SAT 5PM, SAT 8PM £26.00*, £30.50* FRIENDS 2 for 1 on Tue 19 May

MEET JOSEPH’S AMAZING CAMELSWED 20 MAY 5PM TO 7.30PM | FREE

Joseph’s Amazing Camels is the only company in the UK specialising in camels and two of their finest will be in Theatre Square on Wednesday 20 May (after the matinee and before the evening show) for audiences and general public to pet and photograph.

Supported by

BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP

MUSIC BY Andrew Lloyd WebberLYRICS BY Tim Rice

An Education for Life

OPEN MORNINGFriday 26 Sept 2014 9.30am-12noon

www.thepriorfoundation.com

What life is all about