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Floella's magic arrives soon
The Wyvern Theatre's magical The Wyvern report that Box of-
pantomime for all the family starts fice bookings are up by 30%, so if
on 14 December and promises to be you're thinking of going to Aladdin,
the most spectacular ever. make up your mind and book now.
Television favourite Floella Bookings can be made over the
Benjamin and Bucks Fizz singer 'phone by calling 524481, or 694055
Bobby C star in a show filled with for credit cards.
magnificent costumes and amaz-
ing special effects. Pictured right, HTV presenter Su Por-
There are competitions for ter, who plays the Princess and Derek
youngsters and adults on offer, as Hewitson (Abanaza), opened Aladdin's
well as free french fries at Cave for Santa at Mcli roys in Novem-
McDonalds after the show. ber. Helping out were dancers from the
Until 24 December there's a Tanwood School of Dancing. Pictured
chance to visit Santa in 'Aladdin's are Katy Merryfield, Kellie Harding,
Cave' at Mcllroys in Regent Street, Jodie Ruddle, Georgina Woodhams,
Swindon. He's there on the first Kelly Rayment, Hannah Johns, Toni
floor from 10a.m. to4.30p.m. every Warwick and Sarah McAlister,allfrom
day, except Sunday. West Swindon Put some Jim Into your Christmas
PROFESSIONAL presents or your party at
GUITAR TUTOR
Link Arts in December has vacancies for both young and Stage Corner
Recreation Trainee Wendy Beasant mature people interested in & Fancy Dress Corner
Invites you to part In Latin American learning the Classical Guitar. Ballet Tap and National Shoes, Leotards,
month at your local arts centre Tights, Fishnet Tights, Legwarmers,
Individual half hour lessons on a
Crossovers and many other
weekly basis. Music examinations Dancewear accessories.
Seasons greetings to you all! The Saturday 8th - Meli-Antu. A six- from beginners to diploma level Theatrical make-up.
main theme at the Link Arts Studio piece band who play traditional coached and encouraged Wigs, Beards, Moustaches,
this month is ...LATIN AMERICA - instruments. Come and experience Crepe Hair, Hats & Masks.
so we hope you will come and join the real flavour of Latin America! Contact Large ,Selection of Jokes, Adults &
in the live entertainment that we Food, a bar and dancing will com- BERNARD TANNER Childrens Fancy Dress Costumes for Hire.
have on offer. plete the experience. 8.00p.m. £4!
£3. on Swindon 521743 or 103 Faringdon Road
Drama 514055 (24 his) Swindon. Tel: 522729
Saturday 1st - 'Christmas Without Friday 14th - Bardiche. Swindon's
Herods' presented by The Wom- favourite rockers! 8.00p.m.
ens Theatre Group. Set in Chile,
this brilliant new play explores Saturday29th -RocktheDayAway. WYVERN THEATRE
human rights issues in South An extravaganza of music, featur-
America and reveals how Chilean ing SEVEN (count 'em) bands in a Theatre Square, Swindon, Wilts. Box Office (0793) 524481
monster of a gig. 2.00p.m. to
women have been manipulated Fri 14 Dec 90 . Sat 19 Jan 91 Credit Card Line (0793) 694055
through the use of their children. ll.00p.m. Further details: Tel Wysern Arts Trust in association with KEVIN WO C)
8.00p.m., £3, £4 concessions. 430281. Q
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Children roM FAMILY
'Toyshop' presented by Treble Saturday 1st/Sunday 2nd - Writ-
Chance Theatre Co. A pantomime- er's Workshop. A special weekend 3PfM%
style show for 5-11 year olds with for writers, run by three profes- We,hee
plenty of songs and festive fun to sional writer-publisher-perform-
ers. 11.00a.m. - S.00p.m. £15.00!
join in. 2.30p.m. £2.25.
£12.50 concessions.
Comedy
Thursday 18th -New Comedy with Fifty Years On - This book, written
by local contributors, details their
Ian Cognito, Lee Evans and Felix. memories and experiences in World
At last month's New Comedy night, War H, and makes for fascinating
Steve Murray did unspeakable
things to poor defenceless teddy reading. Copies are on sale at Link
bears. If you've not yet recovered Centre reception, price £4.50.
from this night, or if you missed it, Writers Group - This self-help Written and Directed by
then we've got just what you need group for local writers meets at CHRISTOPHER WREN WON
- another night of New Comedy! Link Arts every other Saturday, Choreography by (U
POLLYANN TANNER the
Be brave, come out of your shells 2.00p.m. - 4.00p.m.
and laugh the night away! Musical Director
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Film NEIL BENNETE DEREK
DAVID
Music Thursday 6th - Jesus of Montreal TIM DIGGLE & CHAPMAN HEWITSON Q
Tuesday 4th - Planet Earth and The (18). Gripping, moving, funny and LESLIE MILLS ANGIE WELLS Abuna,a
S lace of the Ring Empero, of China
Niso's. 8.00p.m. Further details uplifting- a Passion Play for our (hinecePoliceinen
form Link Arts. times. £2.00/1.50 plus £1.00 FEATURING THE Arts & Rec,catctn
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membership. 7.45p.m. start. U MOLLIE TANNER BOROUGH OF MBW - w
Friday 7th - Jazz Front Christmas DANCERS THAMESDOWN
Party. Featuring Conton Sol, a 9-
piece Latin band whose dynamic All I have left to say is Merry Christ-
music is as good for listening to as mas from all the Link Arts staff and we Don't forget to visit Aladdin's Cave of Gifts at
it is to dance to! Bar extension. look forward to seeing you in Decem- McILROYS - the department store
8.00p.m. £3/E2. ber and/or the New Year! from Saturday 3 November to Monday 24 December