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Book early for Aladdin
A host of stars will make this year's together last year, so this year they'll
pantomime at the Wyvern Theatre be giving it some extra zip. Espe-
the best there has ever been. cially as there are going to be some
The ever smilingFloella Benjamin amazing special effects - look out for
- favourite of millions of TV watch- the flying carpet.
ing children - has the star role as With magnificent costumes, lively
Aladdin. singing and dancing, and lots of
She's supported by Bucks Fizz audience participation, this year's
singer Bobby C as Wishee Washee. panto is sure to be great fun for the
(rheWyvern says thatBobby's sup- whole family.
porters from around the country Aladdin runs for five weeks from
have not bought up all the tickets). 14 December to 19 January. Book
Also in the show is HTV presenter now by calling the Wyvern Box Of-
Su Porter plus several others. ficeon52448l. Thecredit card line is
Floella and Bobby played Aladdin 694055. Eastern promise for Christmas. Floella Benjamin, Bobby G and Su Porter
supported by girls from the Molly Tanner School of Dancing
There's so much on at
Link Arts in October
R.T. Farley
Link Arts worker C/any Bean writes.
Forchildren, our Monday afternoon
(4-5p.m.) Drama Club is already Landscape Gardener
proving a big success,as is ourTues- in West Swindon
day afternoon (4-6p.m.) Art Club. 20 years of experience.
Don'tmiss out on these excitingFUN ROPERTY
sessions! Dance Classes are also MANAGERS Turfing, Paving,
well under way on Mondays, Fencing, Pergolas,
Wednesdays and Thursdays. funny sex farce 'Scenes from the Oppthe Town Hall
This month's special Childrens Class Struggle in Beverley Hills' SN1 1PXEst.182 Planting New Gardens
event is on Saturday 13th when six on Thursday 25th. Both films start Rockery Constuction
successful writers who have con- at 745p.m. For those who appreci-
tributed to the children's book The ate the humour of the written word, Tel:Swin d 55 Crazy Paving etc.
Bees Knees will come a long to read poet Charles Thomson will be
and perform material from the book. among those appearing at our first Tel: 875174
Again, lots of fun is promised and Writers Cabaret - an evening of
the book will be on sale for only laughter, comical stories and poetry
£2.50 a copy. The Bee Knees starts at and a licensed bar. Doors open at
2.00p.m. and tickets cost only £2.25. 8.00p.m. and tickets cost 3.00/.00 P B PLUMBING PROFESSIONAL
Our Jazz concert this month is on concessions. SERVICES
Friday 5th, and features contempo- On Tuesday 23rd Eddie Izzard GUITAR TUTOR
rary sax playerMartin Speake along returns as part of our New Comedy has vacancies for both young and
with Loose Tubes' guitarist John night. Those who saw Eddie earlier
Paricelli, Steve Watts (Bass) and this year will not want to miss the mature people interested in
Steven Keogh (Drums) complete chance to see him again - he is very learning the Classical Guitar.
this excellent quartet. Doors open at very funny! Also on the bill is en- Individual half hour lessons on a
800p.m., with tickets priced from gaging Irish comic Niall Macanna.
£2.00 to £4.00. Tickets cost £4.00, £3.00 concession weekly basis. Music examinations
Staying with music, local rock early booking is advisable. from beginners to diploma level
band Shrink, who have recently re- The Fabulous Salami Brothers Boilers Serviced coached and encouraged
turned froma ground-breaking tour will bring our comedy season to a Pump Fitting Service
of East Germany, will be appearing climax at 800p.m. on Saturday 27th Water Softners Fitted Contact
on Saturday 6th. Doors open at with their own brand of magic, Washing Machines BERNARD TANNER
800p.m. and with two fine support music, juggling and organisedchaos. & Dishwashers Installed on Swindon 521743 or
bands on the bill, it should be a hot, Tickets £4.00, £3.00 concessions. Telephone: (0793) 642995 514055 (24 hrs)
sweaty, get-up-and-dance type gig! For those who want to try their
Tickets cost only £2.50 in advance, hand at juggling, our Juggling for
£3.50/f3.00 on the day. Beginners workshop on Sunday 28th PIANOS • WOODWIND • BRASS • STRINGS • MUSIC
Folk/ rock fans can catch two ex- will help with the basics; juggling is
cellent concerts on 12th and 13th: on fun, fulfilling (!) and could come in
the Friday Pressgang make a wel- really useful if you ever find your- MUSICAL
come return to Swindon supported self on The Generation Game IPETER MUNRO—
by the The Judacutters while the Finally, we are launching Looking INS1RUME NTIS
extremely popularPagan Fringe are East, a celebration of Eastern Euro-
playing on the Saturday night. Lo- pean Culture, on Monday 22 Octo-
cal bands will also be featured on ber with a whole host of events to Boosey & Hawkes Approved Rental Dealer
Saturday 20th and Friday 26th at the follow next month. To help us
Swindon Rock Front gigs. decorate the Link as part of this Instrument Repair Specialists
Laughter comes to the Link in a festival, we are on the lookout for
big way in October as we focus on any Eastern European material
Comedy this month. On Thursday (every day objects, photos, etc) but Apsley Arcade
11th Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane especially Flags!!! If you can help, or High Street
star in the British film 'Nuns on the if you want to know more, contact
Wootton Bassett Telephone:
Run', while fans of American hu- Mel or Clarry at Link Arts (Tel: Wiltshire SN4 7AQ
Swindon (0793) 850587
mour should not miss the wickedly 871212 ext 227).