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ARTS SCENE 17
Carnival! Comedy at
the Wyvern
Pulsating excitement, mouth water- On 15 June, Tam Tainu an eight- sic, mesmerizing dance and vibrant
ing food and contemplative photo- piece band comprising the cream of poetry, some never before per- One of George Bernard Shaw's
graçhs make up a series of events British-based African musicians, formed in the Western world. greatest plays arrives at the Wyvern
leading up to Thamesdown's Car- who play infectious, unstoppable A celebration of Afro-Caribbean Theatre from Monday 3 - Saturday
nival. dance music play Link Arts. food takes place with Bickle: The 8 June.
At Link Arts throughout June, a On 21 June Adzido Pan African Cookbook Photo Album at Link Starring Steven Pinner, best
photo exhibition N'Jarama Africa Dance Ensemble present 'Under Arts at Link Arts from 5 to 26 July. known as solicitorJonathen Gordon-
depicts the ten month stay in West African Skies' at the Wyvern Thea- Finally Edward II and the Red Davies fromChannel4's Brookside,
Africa of Swindon photographer tre. The thirty strong dancers and Hot Polkas provide a Ca rnival Hop Arms and the Man is a brilliant ob-
Matthew Tostevin. drummers perform pulsating mu- on 13 July at Link Arts. servation of human weakness and
With special carnival workshops vanity and is as relevant and acces-
for kids at the Joliffe Studios and sible today as it was when the play
Movies, Music and Magic Moments for Link Arts, details of carnival events was first produced almost 100 years
are to be found in the CamivalFever ago.
children at Link Arts in June leaflet at Arts and Recreation Cen- On 11 June the King of Knotty
tres around Thamesdnwn. Ash Ken Dodd visits the Wyvern
Children's Events Doctors are back on Friday 2lst. This Below: A performer with the Adzido once again.
Martin - The Puppet Man - makes a sensational seven-piece 'good-time' Pan African Dance Ensemble Oneof Britain's funniestand most
welcome return to Link Arts on band packed the venue out last time popular comics, his mission is to
Saturday 1st with Tall Tales, a they played here so get in early to be provide traditional variety enter-
magical puppet show for over fours. sure of a ticket! tainmentforallthe family. His quick-
Tickets: £2.50 Adults, £2 Children, Doors open 800pm for all music fire humour punctuated with
230pm. gigs. whimsical observations of his au-
Simon Pitt will be hosting an af- Movies dience, along with the famous tick-
ternoon of fun, writing and per- Dennis Hopper's 'The Hot Spot' ling stick is a theatrical event not to
formance for over-sevens on Satur- (Thursday 6th) stars Don Johnson be missed.
day 29th (1.00 pm - 4.00pm). Simon (Miami vice) ma smouldering, sexy Bookings can be made at the
is a very funny and inventive chil- story of small-town corruption! On Wyvern by phoning 524481. Details
dren's authorand performer, places Thursday 20th, Marlon Brando gives of other shows are given on page 20.
on this workshop are very limited a marvellous parody of his Don
and may be booked through Link Corleone role in a glorious comedy
Centre reception. £2.50 per child. 'The Freshman'. Films start at Wyvern Theatre
Music 745pm. Summer Craft Market
Localbands Bardiche (Saturday 1st) Further info, telephone 871212. Saturday 15 June, 10am - 4pm
and Red (Saturday 22nd) will be • Link Arts co-ordinator Mel Jones 40 stalls selling handmade goods
rocking the Link this month. For departs for Milton Keynes at the end and entertainment throughout
jazz lovers, The Mike Harries Root of June after two years in the job. the day. Free

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