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What's on at Link Arts
Link Arts Cordinator Chris Humphry reviews this month's offerings
Film
Link Arts Film Society is show-
ing three films this month. On
Thursday 1st September
MISHIMA, A Life in four Chap-
ters' (15) tells the story of the life
and dramatic death of Yukio
Mishima, a Japanese writer, actor
and director.
'CRY FREEDOM' (PC) on
Thursday 15th September is
Richard Attenborough's recent
controversial film about the life
of South African, Donald Hoods
and his relationship with Steve
Biko.
On Thursday 29th Septem- Above: Denzil Washington plays black activist Steve Biko in Richard
STAGE CORNER ber a very different John Cleese is Attenborough 's film "Cry Freedom" at the Link Centre
& part of 'Silverado' (PC), a new Music
FANCY DRESS CORNER look at the old West in glorious Swindon Rock Front present
MOOSE' and 'BIG IN BUR- WYVERN THEATRE
Ballet, Tap, National Shoes 'CINEMASCOPE'.
All films begin at 730p.m. BACE' by 'ON THE EDGE' on 1
Leotards, tights, Nylon or Lycra
Fishnet Tights, Legwarmers, Membership is £1, admission Friday 9th September, tickets
Crossovers and many other Dance £1 .50/100 £3.00. 'RED JASPER' plus sup-
Wear accessories including port on Friday 16th September Magical
Braiding and sequins The Childrens Film Club and 'SARA SMITH' with 'IN-
Theatrical Make Up by Leichner, begins its new season on Satur- DIAN SUMMER' on Saturday 24 Entertainment
Kylon and Bob Kelly day 10th September with September, tickets £1.50.
Wigs, Beards, Moustaches, Crepe D.A.R.Y.L. (PC), followed by at the Wyvern
Hair, Hats and Masks 'THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY' Swindon Jazz Front's first gig of
Large Selection of Jokes (U) on Saturday 24th September. the new season is on Friday this autumn
Adult & Childrens Fancy Dress Both films commence at 23rd September with 'DUDO As always, Swindon's Wyvern
Costumes for Hire
2.30p.m., membership is still PUKWANA'S ZILA' the world's Theatre will be doing everything
103, Faringdon Road only 25p and admission 75p. premier Jazz/Kiwela band. it possibly can to brighten up
Swindon Tel: 522729 Tickets £5. O/M.00/2.00. those Autumn days.
The passing summer will be
EXCURSIONS- British Soviet Friendship Soci- remembered at the beginning of
& TOURS ety (B.S.F.S.) the Classical Music Series
In partnership with the Link Arts themed on The Mediterranean
Film Society the Swindon Branch commencing on 23rd September.
In September of the BSFS are presenting a se- In the following week the deli-
Adult Child ries of Soviet films this autumn. cate classical guitar of John Wil-
Sun 4th Eastbourne £7.00 £5.00 The season begins with liams continues the mood on 27th
Tues 6th Widdecombe Fair £7.00 £5.00 'STRIKE' on Thursday 22nd September, though The Great
Wed 14th Bass Museum of September at 730p.m. Directed Guitar Showcase on 13th No-
Brewing & Derby £6.75 £5.00 by the great Soviet director Ser- vember will feature guitarists of
Sun 18th Afternoon gei Eisenstein the film tells the quite a different kind.
Mystery Tour £3.00 £2.00 story of a revolt in a factory and Music from Chas & Dave (8th
Sun 25th Surrey Hills & its murderous repression when September), Rick Wakeman
Devils Punchbowl £5.00 £3.00 the strike became the working (19th), Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball
7 ENQUIRIES & class's most potent weapon. (21st) and The Blues Band (29th)
Thamesdown Transport
It is hoped that a representa- all feature in the GWR Radio
tive from the Soviet Embassy in September Spectacular
III BOOKINGS:
London will attend the screen- Some exciting professional
- FLEMING WAY KIOSK, NEAR PRIMARK, tel. 615399
ing. shows are lined up. The toe tap-
ping musical Ain't Misbehavin'
WYVERN THEATRE
Director & Licensee- Alan Lord
Theatre Square,Swpndon, Writs SN1 1 Q Classes and Courses will have you jiving in the isles
Credit Cards: Swindon 694055
Box Office: Swindon 24481 The Wednesday evening pottery (12th-I 7th September) whilst the
classes at the Link begin again on stage adaptation of a classic work
Of Wednesday 14th September, of American literature To Kill A
MALCOLM KNIGHT
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PRESENTS % & 7.00-9.00p.m. These are open Mockingbird will grip you later
sessions (not a course) for people in the autumn.
to come to as many or as few To end the season, from 16th
times as they like. Price per ses- December onwards, the latest in
sion is £2.25/1.50 concession. a long line of Wyvern Theatre
pantomime spectaculars takes
The New FATS WALLER Musical Show
Dance at Link Arts the stage. Dick Whittington will
BASED ON AN IDEA BY The new dance term of con- make his way to London with
Murray Horwitz & Richard Maltby Jr. temporary dance and ballet help from TV stars Peter Denyer,
classes, begins on Monday 19th Andrew O'Conner and Michael
Monday 12th to Saturday 17th SEPTEMBER, 1988 September. Full details are given Croth, CWR's Mark Seman and
Monday to Friday 7.30 pm; Saturday 4.30 pm & 8pm in a leaflet available from the Bob Harrison and Swindon's
Prices Monday E5,50, £4 50 (2 for the price of one); Tuesday to Thursday £6, £5 (concessions £1.50 off)
Friday & Saturday £6 50. 25 50 (concessions £1.50 off); Saturday matinee £4 (concessions £1.00 off) Link Centre. own Pollyann Tanner.