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A Night in the West End - Wyvern Theatre

After the huge success of Empire Theatre Company’s sensational production of 42nd Street they are back in concert presenting song and dance numbers from current and recent West End hits such as Footloose, Les Miserables, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia, Hairspray and Billy Elliot.

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Adult Pantomime: Peter Panties and Windy - Wyvern Theatre

Set in the stylish and outlandish atmosphere of Noel Coward’s gay and witty London, this all-naughty version of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan is full of sexual innuendo, mistaken identity, sexual innuendo, confusion, sexual innuendo and silly gags.

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Aladdin - Wyvern Theatre

Aladdin is flying in on his magic carpet, bringing adventure from the East to the Wyvern Theatre - be part of the adventure and book now!

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All You Need Is Love - Wyvern Theatre

Flower Power meets the Swinging Sixties! Join us on a magical mystery tour to the 1960's, where peace, love and flower power ruled the day.

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American Superslam Wrestling - Wyvern Theatre

Live action sports entertainment for the whole family as top American wrestling stars face the best of British. Come and watch up close what most can only see on television.

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American Superslam Wrestling - Wyvern Theatre

The colourful, charismatic kings of the canvas are coming to town for American Superslam team action as top stars from leading Stateside federations challenge the very best of British talent.

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An Evening with Tony Benn - Wyvern Theatre

The veteran Labour politician Tony Benn talks about his life in politics and what he thinks about the recent changes in the Labour Party. Expect an evening of frank responses and entertaining political anecdotes. This is a welcome sequel to his original legendary theatre tour.

Anti-Bullying Week Event - Wyvern Theatre

Schools in Swindon come together to share their experiences through their own original musical and dramatic pieces. This event is organised by Swindon Anti-Bullying Group in conjunction with Reach Inclusive Arts.

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Barney Live! The Let’s Go Tour - Wyvern Theatre

Join your favourite dinosaur for song, dance, fun and friends you love!

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Beyond the Barricade at Christmas - Wyvern Theatre

Featuring music from all the great shows and movies of the festive season including all the popular family favourites, sung by past principal performers from Les Miserables.

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Big Hat Cabaret - Wyvern Theatre

Big Hat is an inclusive cooperative group combining Reach Inclusive Arts, Swindon Dance, Upham Road Day Centre and Commonweal School, and aims to access inclusion through arts participation in Swindon.

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Buddy The Musical - Wyvern Theatre

It’s had audiences on their feet in every corner of the globe and now Buddy, ‘the world’s most successful rock n roll musical’ is back and ready to explode on to the stage in a toe tapping, hand clapping extravaganza!

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Central Band of the RAF - Wyvern Theatre

One of the most celebrated bands of the British military, the Central Band of the Royal Air Force will bring musical history to life in an exclusive performance at the Wyvern Theatre. All proceeds will go to the Royal Air Force Association, providing welfare and support to the entire RAF family.

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Chas and Dave - Wyvern Theatre

Chas and Dave perform their greatest hits including Rabbit, Ain’t No Pleasing You, Gertcha, Sideboard Song and many more.

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Christmas Party Nights at the Wyvern - Wyvern Theatre

The Circle Restaurant is the perfect venue for an enjoyable festive party, ideal for office parties or a seasonal get-together with friends.

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Circus Hilarious - Aquaphobia - Wyvern Theatre

With special guest stars and top international circus artistes. Soak up the laughter with international comedy award-winning Clive Webb and Danny Adams, accompanied by resident funnyman Cousin Timoni, the world’s only all-clown rock band Clownforce and the stunning Circus Hilarious dancers.

Comedy Curry - Wyvern Theatre

The Wyvern Theatre offers an alternative Christmas dining event. Enjoy the best in alternative comedy whilst you enjoy a selection of Indian dishes, including vegetarian options – ideal for a Christmas work outing or group get-together.

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Derek Acorah - Wyvern Theatre

Derek Acorah is undoubtedly the UK’s No. 1 spirit medium, widely known and loved thanks to the huge popularity of his television shows Most Haunted, Derek Acorah’s Ghost Towns, and most recently Paranormal Egypt.

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Dominic Kirwan - Wyvern Theatre

With special guest from the Tremeloes, Chip Hawkes. Dominic performs songs from his top-selling chart album A Little Bit More together with many classic favourites.

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Don Cossacks State Dance Company - Wyvern Theatre

Don Cossacks State Dance Company Direct from Russia, the Don Cossacks State Dance Company is taking its first UK Tour. This sensational, internationally acclaimed company of 40 dancers and musicians is widely acknowledged as Russia’s premiere Cossack dance troupe.

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Drama Babes - Wyvern Theatre

Drama Babes is a theatre play-based workshop for children aged 3-6 years.

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English Youth Ballet Auditions - Wyvern Theatre

Director Janet Lewis MBE English Youth Ballet is offering an exciting opportunity for 100 boys and girls ages 8-18 years to perform the colourful full-length classical ballet Coppelia at the Wyvern Theatre for performances on 19 - 21 February 2009.

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Entity - Wyvern Theatre

A duo of contrasting works performed by ten dancers and set to original music, Entity follows the electrifying performances of Chroma, McGregor’s Olivier award-winning work created in his role as Resident Choreographer for The Royal Ballet.

Festival of Remembrance - Wyvern Theatre

This service will commemorate those who gave their all for their country through the national poppy appeal.

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Gary Wilmot and Mike Alexander - Wyvern Theatre

An evening of quality favourites from two of the gentlemen of British musical theatre. Gary and Mike guide you through a fabulous evening of music and reflections on a half century of careers at the very top of the theatre industry.

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Gertrude’s Secret - Wyvern Theatre

Gertrude’s Secret is a series of nine monologues by Benedick West, transporting you to an absorbing world of bizarre, sad and comic characters. Cast to be announced soon.

Giselle - Wyvern Theatre

The most poignant of all classical ballets combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave.

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Graham Kendrick - Dreaming of a Holy Night - Wyvern Theatre

Graham Kendrick is probably the best-known popular Christian composer of contemporary hymns and Christmas songs over the past 25 years. He performs material from his latest album Dreaming of a Holy Night supported by his 7-piece band.

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Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs - Wyvern Theatre

This brand new show takes us into the imagination of five-year-old Harry, whose toy dinosaurs are as real to him as the bucket he carries them in.

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Have You Had It Long, Madam? - Wyvern Theatre

Tales from The Antiques Roadshow. A unique stage show about the BBC’s highly successful and long-running series, The Antiques Roadshow, presented by two of its most popular experts Hilary Kay and Paul Atterbury.

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Health and Stacey - Wyvern Theatre

Plested and Brown are an international touring theatre company who write, devise and perform original and innovative new comedy shows.

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Hofesh Shechter’s Uprising and In Your Rooms - Wyvern Theatre

Rising star of the contemporary dance world, Hofesh Shechter presents his acclaimed works Uprising and In Your Rooms. Hotly tipped as dance’s next big thing - his work was recently seen by millions when he was commissioned to choreograph the opening sequence for E4’s hit TV series Skins.

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (12A) - Wyvern Theatre

Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film is set in 1957 and begins at the height of the Cold War with daring archaeologist Indy and his sidekick Mac (Ray Winstone) having just survived a close scrape with Soviet agents.

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Jacqui Dankworth - Wyvern Theatre

‘There are very few singers that can sound so good on record and even better when you see them live on stage, Jacqui Dankworth is one of the few who sounds fantastic all the time!’ Michael Parkinson

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Jake and Elwood - Wyvern Theatre

Jake had a vision — Jake, and his younger brother Elwood, cruising out of the city, in their Ohio state trooper. With a full tank of gas, they were on a mission to revive The Blues. When Jake got out of jail he set to turning his vision into reality, and the brothers travelled all over the state playing bars and putting together their now infamous Black Rhino Band.

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Jethro - Wyvern Theatre

The legendary Cornish comic returns with another bout of heavyweight belly-crunching comedy. He’s slightly politically incorrect, but rated by many as the funniest man in the land.

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Jive Talkin’ - The Bee Gees Story - Wyvern Theatre

Jive Talkin’ unites the UK’s hottest talent for a truly inspiring evening of everything Bee Gees. With stunningly convincing vocals, the Jive Talkin’ trio have made worldwide television appearances and performed live with the Bee Gees themselves.

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Joe Longthorne - Wyvern Theatre

Joe’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers. During his career, Joe has been awarded gold and platinum discs for his albums and enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Now, Joe is looking forward to new challenges, new songs to sing and new audiences to thrill.

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Joe Pasquale Back on the Road - Wyvern Theatre

Joe will be passing his knowledge to his adoring public. If you have never seen a show that makes any sense, then make this one your first!

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Jongleurs Comedy Club - Wyvern Theatre

A special edition of the Wyvern's monthly visit from Jongleurs comedy club with MC Micky Hutton, Canadian Craig Campbell, star of Channel 4's Spoons Kerry Godliman and Jim Tavare.

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Jongleurs Comedy Club - Wyvern Theatre

The name which helped to launch the careers of Graham Norton, Dylan Moran and Jack Dee now brings the best in stand-up to the Wyvern Theatre.

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Jongleurs Comedy Club - Wyvern Theatre

Swindon’s Premier Comedy Club The name which helped launch the careers of Graham Norton, Dylan Moran Jack Dee now bring the biggest and best stars from Jongleurs comedy clubs to the Wyvern Theatre.

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Kentwood Christmas Cracker - Wyvern Theatre

The festivities begin with Kentwood’s Christmas Cracker. This annual concert has a new look and promises to start your Christmas with a bang! Seasonal music, carols and entertainment -even mince pies and punch!

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Leatherheads (PG) - Wyvern Theatre

Oscar winners George Clooney and Renée Zellweger match wits in Leatherheads, a quick-witted romantic comedy set against the backdrop of America's nascent pro-football league in 1925.

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Little Howard and the Magic Pencil of Life and Death - Wyvern Theatre

The second epic family show from Big Howard and Little Howard, as seen on the 2007 Royal Variety Performance!

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Lord of the Flies - Wyvern Theatre

William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, one of the most celebrated novels of modern times, is vividly brought to life in this award-winning production.

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Lunchtime Recital with Alex Arkwright (trumpet/flugel horn) and Paul Turner (piano) - Wyvern Theatre

In 1995, armed with trumpet and wife, Alex became Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion at Marlborough College. Alex’s programme will include the Sonata for Trumpet and Piano by Flor Peeters, Prelude to Te Deum by Charpentier and Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks to celebrate Guy Fawkes night!

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Lunchtime Recital with Clare McCaldin (mezzo soprano) and Paul Turner (piano) - Wyvern Theatre

Clare’s programme of English song ranges from traditional Quilter, through the likes of Judith Weir and Jonathan Dove, to great shows tunes of Kern, Porter, Gershwin and Rogers and Hart.

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Lunchtime Recital with Corinne Frost (cello) and Paul Turner (piano) - Wyvern Theatre

This programme includes works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Rossini and Chopin (the virtuosic Polonaise Brillante) as well as featuring one of Corinne's signature improvisations.

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Lunchtime Recital with Graeme Adams (oboe) Clare Toomer (piano) - Wyvern Theatre

Graeme’s programme will feature the beautiful sonata by Saint-Saens and Vaughan Williams’ Folk Song Suite, as well as works by Richardson and Grovlez.

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Marty Wilde and the Wildcats - Wyvern Theatre

One of the greatest names of 50s and 60s music looks back at a career spanning over fifty years of rock and roll. Join Marty as he presents a stunning evening of rock memories from his own vaults.

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Matt Monro Jr - Wyvern Theatre

Join Matt Jr on a sentimental journey as we rediscover the superb hits of his legendary father and be romanced by Matt’s own repertoire of music that has established him as a remarkable artist in his own right.

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Michael McIntyre - Wyvern Theatre

Michael McIntyre is about to take the comedy world by storm after recent television appearances on Have I Got News For You and The Royal Variety Performance.

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Milkshake! Live - My First Concert - Wyvern Theatre

What do Rupert Bear, Peppa Pig, Little Princess, Fifi Forget-Me-Not, Mr. Bump and Noddy all have in common? They’re all packing their suitcases and taking to the road to visit the Wyvern on a national theatre tour!

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Murder Mystery Evening - Wyvern Theatre

Enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal as you solve the mystery unfolding before your very eyes! Watch the scenes, interrogate suspects and search for the hidden clues whilst sampling excellent cuisine in the all-new Circle Restaurant.

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My Brilliant Divorce - Wyvern Theatre

When Angela Lipsky’s husband has an affair she finds herself adrift in a sea of shifty solicitors, a disapproving mother, a series of helpline counsellors and Christmas all on her own. This achingly funny and poignant play was nominated for an Olivier Award.

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Oliver! - Wyvern Theatre

The Summer Youth Project returns with a bang as we proudly present the much-loved family musical Oliver!

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One Man Star Wars™ Trilogy - Wyvern Theatre

Canadian actor Charles Ross spent much of his childhood in a galaxy far, far away, watching Star Wars videos over - and over - and over again. The result of this misspent youth is his hilarious show, One-Man Star Wars™ Trilogy, where he single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just sixty minutes!

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Operababes and Special Guests - Wyvern Theatre

Since their debut album sold in excess of 1 million copies, the Operababes have delighted audiences across the globe. This is enchanting music sung beautifully with dazzling costumes, every performance promises to be a unique and unforgettable evening.

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Oxford Philomusica - Wyvern Theatre

Following a triumphant debut concert in April, Oxford’s premier orchestra returns for an autumn concert. The rapid rise in the Orchestra’s standing has been founded on uncompromising artistic standards, maintained by some of the very best orchestral musicians.

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Paddy McGuinness Plus You Live! - Wyvern Theatre

Paddy McGuinness hits the road again with his eagerly awaited brand new show.

Pegasus Brass Band Annual Gala Concert - Wyvern Theatre

Under the direction of Stephen Armstrong-Watkins. Audience participation is positively encouraged, as Pegasus and guests take you on a musical journey from Musical Beginnings to the Last Night of the Proms.

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Puppetry of the Penis - Wyvern Theatre

Puppetry of the Penis is a mind-blowing show featuring two strapping Australians who manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks. Get an eyeful of the Eiffel Tower, sink your teeth into the Hamburger, be blown away by the Windsurfer and discover why Puppetry of the Penis is a worldwide sensation!

Rhythm is a Dancer - Wyvern Theatre

A dance spectacular with over 200 local children, featuring jazz, ballet, modern dance and tap.

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Rich Hall Aka Otis Lee Crenshaw - Wyvern Theatre

This grouchy, deadpan, comic genius quit his job as a hurricane namer for the United States Meteorological Service eighteen years ago and hasn’t looked back. As Rich Hall he has won the Perrier comedy award and an Emmy and appeared as a regular panellist on shows including Have I Got News For You and QI.

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Richard Digance - Wyvern Theatre

Richard Digance has performed to an audience of eight in the Falklands and to half a million at Knebworth. He has survived all trends in comedy and music and remains one of Britain’s most unique entertainers performing his songs, rhymes and stories like nobody else.

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Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door - Wyvern Theatre

Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door sends shivers down the spine with spookily convincing portrayals of musical giants Presley, Orbison, Holly, Cochran and The Big Bopper, joined on stage by guest artiste ‘Jerry Lee Lewis’, whose piano bursts into ‘flames’ during Great Balls of Fire.

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Run for your Wife - Wyvern Theatre

A national tour of Ray Cooney’s hilarious farce Run for your Wife with an all-star cast including Melvyn Hayes (It Ain’t Half Hot Mum), Barry Howard (Hi-De-Hi), David Callister and Michelle Morris (Jess Howarth in The Knock).

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Russell Howard - Wyvern Theatre

Still unfashionably fond of humanity, the star of Mock The Week and BBC6 Music, Russell’s back with his 5th new stand-up show following 3 sell-out tours in the space of just a year.

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Sally Morgan - Wyvern Theatre

Following her very own TV series – Sally Morgan Star Psychic on National TV, Sally Morgan, the stars psychic goes on national tour for the first time.

Say It With Music - Wyvern Theatre

Young singers from the Janice Thompson Performance Trust classes and choirs present a wide variety of songs on the theme of love and romance.

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Sex and The City (15) - Wyvern Theatre

The hit cable series Sex and the City catwalks its way onto the big screen in this feature-film continuation that fans all over have been clamoring for.

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Sing-a-Long-a ABBA Live - Wyvern Theatre

The concert event ABBA fans have been waiting for - The Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in! With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, a Dancing Queen competition, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you’ll ever hear.

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Sing-a-Long-a Joseph - Wyvern Theatre

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of the world’s most successful musicals. Now this classic musical becomes Sing-a-long-a-Joseph with lyrics, fancy dress, fun bags, dancing and a whole lot more!

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Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music - Wyvern Theatre

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along!

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Spirit of the Dance - Wyvern Theatre

Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines breathtaking Irish dance with dance styles from around the world in a heart-pounding production.

Summer Dance - Wyvern Theatre

A showcase of youth and community dance presented by Swindon Dance and supported by Arts Council England and Swindon Borough Council.

Swindon Last Night of the Proms - Wyvern Theatre

Once again the Rotary Clubs of Swindon have combined to present you with a traditional Last Night of the Proms with all the music you have learned to expect from the Albert Hall.

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Tango Tango - Wyvern Theatre

Award-winning musician and author, Justin Pearson has created Tango Tango, a show that transports its audience into the world of Buenos Aires and the most intimate and passionate of dances, the Tango.

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That’ll Be The Day - Wyvern Theatre

Back by popular demand this Autumn, That’ll Be The Day returns again to the Wyvern Theatre with their all-new 2008 production. With its unique mixture of 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s rock n roll and popular hits mixed with its great comedy, this show never fails to surprise and entertain its audiences!

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That’ll Be The Day - Brand New Show - Wyvern Theatre

The legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock n roll variety show returns this Autumn with a brand new 2008 show.

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The Bible: The Complete Works of God (abridged) - Wyvern Theatre

It’s apocalypse now as the three cultural guerrillas of The Reduced Shakespeare Company set their reductive sights on The Bible. Can bolts of lightning be far behind? It’s an affectionate, irreverent rollercoaster ride from fig leaves to final judgment as the boys tackle the great theological questions.

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The Christians Live and Unplugged - Wyvern Theatre

The Christians are a soul influenced sophisti-pop band from Liverpool, who scored several UK and international major chart hits in the late 80’s and early 90’s.

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The Drifters In Concert - Wyvern Theatre

In celebration of the group’s 55th anniversary and the release of the first official new album in 30 years, The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with an exciting new show.

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The eXtra Factor - Wyvern Theatre

The eXtra Factor takes an ironic and hilarious look at reality shows with a celebrity cast including Kevin Kennedy and Antony Costa. Wannabe pop-stars perform the biggest hits from the last three decades as they fight for their 15 minutes of fame.

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The Lady Boys of Bangkok - Wyvern Theatre

Devils and Angels - 10th Anniversary Tour The spectacular and flamboyant Lady Boys of Bangkok are 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls, who just happen to be men.

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The Little Howard Appeal - Wyvern Theatre

Little Howard is a six-year-old who performs sketches and live stand-up comedy - just like any other six-year-old comedian. Performing alongside multi award-winning stand-up and animator Howard Read, they are Big Howard and Little Howard, the world's first human/cartoon double act. This show is not suitable for children.

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The No.1 Show - 70’s Special - Wyvern Theatre

Celebrating number 1 hits from the sensational seventies.

The Nutcracker - Wyvern Theatre

In this most famous of fantasy ballets, Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas Eve. As night falls, we are transported to a fantasy world where toy dolls come to life, as an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince.

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The Other Boleyn Girl (12A) - Wyvern Theatre

Natalie Portman and Scarlet Johansson portray Anne and Mary Boleyn, who are ordered by their father to satisfy the needs of King Henry VIII and his need to produce a male heir.

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The Tiger Who Came To Tea - Wyvern Theatre

For the first time ever, this much-loved tale by Judith Kerr, of a tiger creating tea-time mayhem is brought vividly to life in a show packed with magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie - Wyvern Theatre

It’s 1922 and Millie Dillmount has just arrived in New York City from Kansas, looking for a new life for herself. It’s a New York where women are entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behaviour are changing.

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Topping and Butch - Wyvern Theatre

After four consecutive sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and regular tours to Europe and Australia, award-winning satirists Topping and Butch bring their two-man show to the Swindon Comedy Festival for one night only.

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Two Kinds of Magic - Wyvern Theatre

The music of Queen and ELO Magic, famous for their incredibly successful concert A Kind of Queen, are now giving you two for one in a new concert.

Where Dreams Come True - Wyvern Theatre

Where Dreams Come True is the renowned Tanwood School for Performing Arts’ 64th annual spectacular production of music, song and dance featuring award-winning performers age 2 – 80.

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Whole Lotta Led - Wyvern Theatre

Whole Lotta Led are THE Led Zeppelin tribute band, performing the set the Zeppelin played at the historic O2 Arena show last year.