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Family shows at the Wyvern
Stage Corner PROFESSIONAL
There's a whole lot of fun and enter-
tainment for children at Swindon's & Fancy Dress Corner GUITAR TUTOR
Wyvem Theatre over the next few SALE STARTS has vacancies for both young and
weeks. mature people interested in
On Thursday 24 January the bril- 14 JANUARY
liant young comedy magician and Ballet Tap & National Shoes, Leotards, learning the Classical Guitar.
illusionist Wayne Dobson arrives Tights, Fishnet Tights, Legwarmers, Individual half hour lessons on a
with his unique style of fast-talking, Crossovers and many weekly basis. Music examinations
sleight-of-hand magic combined other Daricewear accessories. from beginners to diploma level
with his witty blend of comedy.
Theatrical make-up. coached and encouraged
Wayne will be carrying out some
of the biggest and most spectacular Wigs, Beards, Moustaches, Crepe Hair,
Hats & Masks. Large Selection of Jokes, Contact
illusions ever performed on a Brit-
Adults & Childrens Fancy Dress Costumes BERNARD TANNER
ish stage. You'llcomeawayamazed,
amused and even bemused. 103 Faringdon Road on Swindon 521743 or
On 25 and 26 January Ra Ra Zoo, Swindon. Tel: 522729 514055 (24 hrs)
Britain's first contemporary circus
returns to the Wyvern with an
amazing new show. There will be a Re Re Zoo's Fabulous Beasts
blend of dazzling skill, off-beat coming to the Wyvern
comedy, a pandemonium of colour, of comedy to the stage along with
music and gravity defying trapeze singing and dancing which will en-
acts. tertain the whole family. Specialists in video
The smell and magic of the Big At half term, the star of the BBC tv
Top come to the Wyvern, but you series Fireman Sam makes a live & TV repairs
won't see any elephants or lions; appearance with a lot of useful and Free home estimates
only the most exotic and bizarre educational information about All work guaranteed
performing creatures played by hu- playing safely, all wrapped up in a
mans. show to delight, entertain and give Service from 8am - 9pm
Later in February the Jimmy parents and children a lot to talk
Cricket Showbringsa specialbrand about afterwards. NO CALL OUT CHARGE

L: SWINDON 813485
Make a resolution to visit Link Arts
in 1991
Arts Administrator Clarey Bean says a writers read... Come and hear local
Happy New Year to you all! We hope writers presenting their work in a
you find one of these shows inter- relaxed, informal atmosphere; why
esting and that you will come along not bring along some of your own WYVERN THEATRE
in the near future. Here's what's on writingtoread. Doorsopen8.00p.m.
in January. £1.00.
Friday 11th Swindon Rock Friday 25th Jazz: Swindon Front SWINDON
Front. Come presents an evening of live jazz, *
and see two fine good entertainmentfor Thursday 24th January, 7.30pm
local Rock all. Doors open The Incredible Talents of Wayne Dobson
bands. Doors 8.00p.m. in A Kind of Magic With Full Supporting Company
open 8.00p.m. Saturday 26th £8.50; £7.50 (Cones. £1 off)
Tuesday 15th African Beat: So-
New Comedy: loists Amadou Friday 25th & Saturday 26th January, 7.30pm
Paul Ramone Sahoplayingthe
presents more 'alter- kora and Torera BA BA ZOO Comedy Circus
native' comedy from Mpedzisi play- presents Fabulous Beasts
the London circuit. Great entertain- ing the mbim. Followed by dancing Circus of the imagination conjuring up
ment with Donna McPhail and to the sizzling rhythms of DJ Yusuf's the smell and magic of the Big Top *
James Macabre. Doors open world winter blues and turn on the £5; £4 (Cones. Half Price)
8.30p.m. £A.00/3.00 concessions. red hot African beat - its great! *
Thursday 171h Film - Fools of 8.00p.m. £4.00/.3.00 concessions. Sunday 17th February, 7.30pm
Fortune. StarringJulieChristie. The Thursday 31st Film- The Fabu- The Jimmy Cricket Show *
story follows the fortunes of an Irish lous Baker Boys (15). Beau and Jeff 'And There's More'!!
family during the turbulent years of Bridges play a weary cabaret duo £7.50; £6.50 (Cones. £1.50 off) *
the 20s - 30s. Doors open 7.45p.m. who hire a female singer to spice up
£2.00/0.50 concessions plus £1.50 theiract. Don't miss Oscar nominee Tuesday 19th. Saturday 23rd February *
membership. Michelle Pfeiffer's stunning rendi- HALF TERM HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Saturday 19th Circus: Balls Ga- tion of 'Making Whoopee!' Star of the BBC TV Series *
lore. If you like juggling or like Why not kick off your New Year FIREMAN SAM *
watching it, come along to an amaz- with a trip to Link Arts to see one of Tues 2pm & 5pm; Wed - Fri 10.30am & 2pm
ing gathering of professional jug- our shows? * Saturday 10.30am, 2pm & 5pm *
glers - Haggis, Pippa Tee and the Also - don't forget that we run a Adults £5.50; Children £4.50
*
Norfolk Mountain Rescue 'A' team. full programnofdanceanddrama *
A show not to be missed. Doors classes for young people, including BOX OFFICE
open 7.30p.m. £4.0010.00 conces- ballet, tap and creative dance. Pick 1_RI III I 1_
RI) I I\l
sions. up one of our leaflets now at Link (0793) 694055 (0793)524481 BOROUGH OF -
Thursday 24th Poetry: Local Centre or ring 871212 for details! THAMESDOWN