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WHAT'S ON IN SWINDON JULIE LIVSEY

Did you know that Swindon The performance programme concerts, film shows, drama AT WORK
has four theatres? That it has one this month includes 'The productions, etc. The craft
of the most exciting dance German Sisters' on the 2nd, a studio has facilities for pottery,
studios in the country and a film from a series 'Women in as well as providing space for
performance programme that Focus', 'Denise Block and the artists and craftspeople to work
gives you the opportunity to see Kray Sisters', a comedy/cabaret in. A fully equipped darkroom,
a range of arts events nearly show on 9th and a Youth Dance operated on a community access
every night in April? Gala on the 11th. The Arts policy is there to be used day and
Each month we hope to Centre in Devizes Road in Old night on a very cheap basis. Julie
keep you in touch with what's Town is the base for a number of Livsey, the current 'Artist in
groups. Residence' for West Swindon is
going on in the arts in Swindon, local amateur
through reviews, previews and Performances there this month based partly at the Link, whilst
listings. Further details on all include Shakespear's 'The having studio and workshop
events are available from the Tempest' on the 2nd, 'Joolz' the space at the Community Arts
Arts Studios at the Link Centre punk poetess on the 23rd and the Studios in Dunwich Drive,
and the West Swindon Library. 'Lansdown Singers' from the Toothill.
Check the Evening Advertiser 30th to 2nd May. The Link Arts We will be reporting further involved in, want further details
on Fridays for details of weekly Studios are situated above the on Julie's residency next month. of the events covered here, or
events at all venues, while library at the Link Centre. This We shall also be looking at the wish to contribute something to
Saturday's Advertiser has month's highlights range from a arts programme in Greendown this page please let us know. The
information on films and local performance by the 'Women's Community School in Grange person to contact is Chris
bands. Theatre Group' on the 10th, a Park with particular emphasis on Humphrey, Link Centre, White
The four theatres in circus skills workshop and drama. If you would like to Hill Way, Westlea, Swindon or
Swindon each offer a wide range performance by 'Taboo Mime publicise an arts event you are telephone 871212 ext. 227.
of performances that include Project' on the 16th and Mark
drama, dance and music Bunyan, a witty composer/ MUSIC TUITION
(classical, jazz and rock). These pianist on the 25th.All four Frances Issitt, ALCM;
are the WYVERN THEATRE venues offer workshops and Paul Issitt FRCO, ARCM.
in the town centre, the ARTS classes in various art forms, as Tuition on Flute, Clarinet, Saxaphone,
the JOLLIFFE
CENTRE in Old Town and the does Keyboards, Piano, Organ.
ARTS
LINK ARTS STUDIOS. COMMUNITY Free Trial and Consultation Lesson
The Wyvern runs a mixed STUDIOS above the Wyvern
WESTLEA Telephone: 873577
programme of arts and Theatre.
entertainment in this, the largest The Jolliffe is also the home * ** *** ** ** * ***** ** *** ***** *** ** ** *** *
theatre in Swindon. Highlights of Thamesdown Community
this month include the 'London Press which provides skilled
Festival Ballet 2' on the 7th and assistance and materials for
8th of April, a community drama producing posters, leaflets and APRIL
production of Laurie Lee's any printed publicity or
'Cider with Rosie' from the 14th promotional material you may
to 16th and 'The Cannon and require.
Ball Show' on the 26th. The Link Arts Studios are
The Town Hall studios are the major purpose built arts Saturday 4th April - Link Arts Childrens Film Club presents:
the home of Thamesdown Dance facilities in West Swindon. Apart 'THE NEVER ENDING STORY' (U) at 230pm Admission: 25p
- Club membership: 50p (for the year)
Department and the Media Arts from the performances the
Lab. The Dance Studios offer theatre is used for workshops
Thursday 9th April - Link Arts Film Society presents:
courses and classes in a wide and classes, and it is also
'AMADEUS' (PG) at 730pm Tickets: 21.00/75p (concs) - *
range of dance, while the Media available for individuals and
Society membership: £1.00 (for the year) *
Arts Lab provides facilities for groups from the community to *
film, video and sound recording. use for band rehearsals and Friday 10th April - The Womens Theatre Group presents: *
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'HOLDING THE REINS' 730pm. Tickets: C3.00/1.50 (concs)
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it) ST19. John Ho1mes1 fl Saturday 11th April - The Grand Theatre of Lemmings *
t.vJQ presents: 'THE HUMAN CANNONBALL' and *
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'THE BUSKERS NIGHTMARE' - two shows for all the family.
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at 300pm Tickets: 21.50/75p (concs) *
GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR *
• Organs • Guitars *
• Pianos • Drums Saturday 18th April - Link Arts Children Film Club presents:
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• Keyboards • Amphfication 'ALICE IN WONDERLAND' (U) at 230pm. Admission' 25p -
• Hi-Fl Equipment - • Home Recording
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• Video • Synthesisers Club memership: 50p (for the year)
• Compact Discs ,J • School Recorders *
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• Cassette Recorders • Flutes Thursday 23rd April - Link Arts Film Society presents: *
• 1,000s Of Musical Albums • Clarinets
'AGNES OF GOD' (15) at 730pm Admission: £1 .00/75p *
SECOND FLOOR: YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL (concs) - Society membership £1.00 (for the year) *
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MUSIC SUPERSTORE JOHN HOLMES MUSIC *
21 -23 FARINGDON RD SWINDON Saturday 25th April - MARK BUNYAN - One Man Theatre *
ALL UNDER ONE ROOF
Head Office (0793) 34095 Show at 730pm Tickets: 22.50/21.50 (concs) *
Were h&Ip,'Iy alor of people make beautiful music