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THE LINK MAGAZINE'S GUIDE TO WHAT'S ON IN AND AROUND SWINDON

Uplift and inspiration from music

Neil Savage reviews an early hit of the year in the US Tel: (01793) 772289
Mr Hollands Opus (PG) is a touch- teaches. Redefining his dreams
ing, nostalgic story of the life of a and the meaning of success, Mr
music teacher spanning over 20 Holland realises that his true legacy In the heart of the Great
years, starring Richard Dreyfuss, is in the hundreds of lives he has Western Community Forest
recently nominated for an Oscar, changed or influenced over the
as the title character Glen Holland. years. In his dramatic journey to Afun day for all the family at
Consumed by his love for music, achieve self-fulfillment Glen Hol-
Glen Holland's ambition in life is to land learns that life doesn't always
compose a memorable piece of turn out as planned.
music by which he will leave his Directed by Stephen Herch, pre-
mark on the world. But by finding viously better known for romps like
his true calling as a high school Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure VISITOR CENTRE
music teacher he finds a way to and the recent remake of The Three
share his passion of music and Musketeers. This uplifting movie Sevenhampton
pass it on to the students he is scheduled for release on 17 May. Nr Highworth, Swindon
Telephone: 01793 763939
Muppet Treasure Island (U) is Gonzo the Great, Fozzy Bear and
another zanytake on a classic tale. the one and only Miss Piggy, who Balllet Rambert comes to Open Wednesday to
Long John Silver (Tim Curry) has band together to make a daring Swindon, 8 to 11 May. Sunday & Bank Holidays
seized a treasure map, taken over attempt to thwart his evil plans. Booking details overleaf 11am - 5pm
a ship and is setting sail to what he Co-starring Jennifer Saunders (last admission 430pm)
thinks will be his fortune. this lively musical adventure is due Film at the
But he hadn't counted on Cap- to be released on 24 May. March 16th - Sept 29th incl.
tain Smollet, i.e. Kermit the Frog Movieola at the MGM Arts Centre • Friendly farm animals
and his muppet crew including • Tractor rides • Bottle feeding
Thursday 9 May • Guided farm trails
The Brother McMullen (15) Tuesday 7 May • Country craft displays
Award winning comedy drama Angels and Insects (15) and courses
about a trio of Irish American siblings Engrossing multi-layer film featur- • Childrens adventure
and their complicated love lives. ing fine performance by Mark playarea and bouncy castle
Thursday 16 May Rylance, Patsy Kensit and Kristin • Granary Tearooms for
In the Bleak Midwinter (15) Scott-Thomas, 745pm, £3.50 light lunches & cream teas
Romantic comedy about the Wednesday 22 May • Disabled facilities
pleasure and pain of mounting a Madagascar Skin (15) • Accommodation available
small-scale production of Hamlet in A shy young man (John Hannah) • Venue for Barndances and
a rural church. stumbles across a tattooed man Private Functions
Thursday 23 May (Bernard Hill) who has been left for NEW for 96 - Wildlife Walks
El Postino dead on a beach. A humorous,
The Oscar nominated Italian surprising and tenderfilm. 7.45pm. Adults £2.75. Children £1.75
comedy £3.50 Concessions £2.25

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