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Africa Week at Greendown West Swindon's puppeteers
Secondary and primary school children take The Storytellers'
part in multi- cultural learning present another of their enchanting
Youngsters at West Swindon's conceptions and myths theyhave. fairytales
Greendown Community School Then they will take part in music,
will spend the first three days of art, sculpture and batik printing Snow White & Rose Red
February immersed in African workshops. They will also de-
cultures as part of a major multi- velop skills in storytelling and a lovely winter story about two sisters, a
cultural awareness initiative narrative drama.
aimed at both students and staff. "On the third day, they will friendly bear and an ugly dwarf
The whole of the second year, rehearse and then perform a pro- suitable for 4 to 10 year olds.
about 180 children, will work with duction based on what they have
Jenako Arts, a black arts group learnt to an invited audience of
who take various aspects of Afri- primary school children. Monday 6th February, 2p.m.
can and Caribbean cultures into "This is going to be a major
schools. event in the school year. It will be Link Arts Studio
Arts Coordinator Jools Dow- a fun and an active way of learn-
ling says the week will be very ing and will help our students Tickets 70p from Link Centre Reception
exciting with tremendous long and staff understand more about All proceeds to the Octobus Project
term benefits. "During the first other cultures. It will also chal-
two days, the students will be lenge our stereotypes and view-
talking about what they know of points about the position of black PeterMunro
Africa, including whatever mis- people in this country."
Suppliers & Restorers
What's on at Link Arts Studios
of Fine Pianos
CHILDREN'S FUN DAY -
11 FEBRUARY
Link arts presents two events New & Secondhand Pianos,
for children on Saturday 11 Feb- Stools & Accessories, Woodwind Instruments
ruary. At 2.30p.m. the Film Club
is presenting 'INNER SPACE' Associated Board Music, Instruments Purchased
(PC) a comedy thrillerwhich has Credit Facilities (written details on request)
a man miniaturised and ac- APSLEY ARCADE, HIGH STREET
cidently placed inside the body Characters from the Parachute The-
of another person. Great enter- atre Company puppet show 'Oh WOOTTON BASSETT
tainment for all the family. Then Noah' attheLinkArts childrens fun Telephone: 850587
at 6.30, Parachute Theatre Com- day on 11 February
pany present 'OH NOAH' a
brand new puppet show for the You could be a THE WYVERN WINNER
nineties. Parachute were herein
West Swindon last Summer winner at the
when they performed PUNK
Feb
Subscribe to the
25th
AND JUDY. This years show Wyvern Wyvern Winner and you'll dS22h1d—
promises to be even better. be entered into our,
The film club costs 25p to join This season Swindon's Wyvern Thea- Free Drawl 1st Prize £20
tre is offering three quality plays for worth of Wyvern Theatre PBfOt0
and 75p to see the film. We are Gift Vouchers
as little as £12- that's a saving of up to
offering a special price of £2.00
£6 on seat prices - and you get to see
to see the film and puppet show
one play absolutely free of charge!
for Film Club members buying
The three plays in the Wyvern B'? 69 ifldMCt1 ,o
their ticket at the film show. Winner start with Doctor on the Boil, a Mon 6th - Sat 11th Mar starring
Linda
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Otherwise tickets for 'OH hilarious romp starring Linda Mon - Fri 730pm. Sat 4 306 8 OOP'n vlsi tin plol COfl
NOAH' are £2.50 adults/2.00 Lusardi and Michael Groth, which QVOrtRfl STAGE COMPANY
children and OAP's/U.50 Film revolves around the antics at a pri- present
Club members. vate health clinic dedicated to the Mon 24th S.
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What else.... revival of flagging sex drives! NEVER TRUST Mahoens w
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Then the Oxford Stage Company REALISED
Saturday 4th February - 'BIG presents Never Trust a City Slicker, a A CITY SLICKER ROMOflONS (Uk) LTD
FOOT AND THE HENDER- detective story with a difference
SONS' (PC) a children's film at where music, laughter and Raymond
Set in the late 40s. this spool IIOBSON'S CHOICE
2.30p.m. Chandler's 'mean street' combine in a thriller features a live azZ
Thursday9th February- 'INNER- rich blend of comedy and crime. band on stage
SPA CE' (PC) a Film Society pres- The season concludes on with the THE CLASSIC
COMEDY
entation at 730p.m. classic comedy Hobson 's Choice which Bill Mayna Starring
Friday 10th February - 'ORPHEY depicts the manoeuvrings of Henry IT/as HL-,,,y
ROBINSON QUARTET' a Jazz Hobson, owner of a prosperous shoe Book for all three plays
and save up to £6
Front Concert at 800p.m. Tickets store, to keep his daughter an old and see one play Just book to, any pe,formance
£3.50/el .50/2.50 maid. But she has other ideas. 7 Absolutely Free' except Monday evening and all matinees
Thes - TSU,S £12.00 Fri - Sat £13.50
Thursday 23rd February - 'THE As a bonus all who take part in the Booking commences on Monday 12th December
Wyvern Winner will be entered into
UNTOUCHABLES' (15) a Film a free draw with a chance to win up This oiler closes or Saturday 251h February and applies
to full and lop price seats only
Society Presentation at 7.30p.m.
to £20 in Wyvern Theatre gift vouch-
Friday 24th February - 'GARY ers. WYVERN THEATRE
BOYLE'S TRIPLE ECHO' a Jazz
This great money saving offer ends ft'VERN THEATRE-THEATRE SQUARESWINDONN1 JQJ
Front Concert at8.00p.m. Tickets on Saturday 25th February. Give the JS 7 BOX OFFICE (0793) 24481 CREDIT CARD LINE: (0793)694055
£3.00/2.00/1 .00. box office a call now.