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With no Wyvern pantomime this year, a swashbuckling production of the Three Musketeers at Bristol’s Old or Lynn: on 01793 330595
Vic is a good way to start the year.
This new version of Dumas’ things stand in their way – the bastian, who played Kenneth
greatest adventure story was spe- plans of the evil Cardinal Richelieu Williams in the West End produc-
cially commissioned and features and the beautiful spy Milady. tion of Round the Horne Revisited,
several TV stars taking to a differ- The sword fights promise to be appears as the wicked Cardinal
ent stage packed with music, com- spectacular as they are choreo- Richelieu. Laura Rogers is the evil
edy, romance and swordfights. The graphed by Richard Ryan, who temptress Milady and has recently
updated story is suitable for chil- worked with Brad Pitt and Eric Bana appeared in The Barber of Seville
dren over eight. on Troy. at Bristol Old Vic.
The young D’Artagnan dreams The 12 strong cast includes Gerald Kyd as Athos is well
of becoming one the king’s famous George Rainsford as D’Artagnan known as Dr Sean Maddox in
musketeers. He sets out from rural in his theatrical debut. Robin Se- BBC’s Casualty and Charity
Gasgony to the Wakefield, who plays Constance,
bustle of Paris was seen as Miss Temple in the
where he meets BBC’s Jane Eyre.
three musketeers The flamboyant production runs
and embarks upon until 20 January. Tickets are avail-
an adventure. To- able from the box office 0117 987
gether they travel 7877. A family ticket for four costs
across France to from £18. www.bristol-old.vic.co.uk
www.1-2-1pctutor.co.uk
England as they
fight to protect the
honour of the
queen. Only two
Vyelle Croom,
Gerald Kyd and
Paul Agar as The
Three Musketeers.
Photo: Toby Farrow
Swindon manager should go far
Andrew Hill, theatre director at the Wyvern,has been recognised for
making an impact for his company when he was awarded the Institute
of Entertainment and Arts Professionals Rising Star Award at the Royal
Opera House, Covent Garden in November.
Andrew won it for his excellent self won the Waterford Crystal
leadership and work at the Wyvern Award for a lifetime commitment to
theatre over the 18 months since the profession at the ceremony.
Hethrington-Seelig took over its Andrew commented, “I am de-
management. lighted to win this award; it is a
He was presented with the award credit to the team at the theatre. It
by actress June Whitfield, who her- has been a difficult time here re-
cently but this is great news
and we look forward to
opening as soon as possi-
ble.”
The Wyvern has been
closed since September
after asbestos was found
in the ceiling. It has now
been cleared and the audi-
torium is undergoing a com-
plete refurbishment. The
theatre should reopen by
June.
Andrew, left, shortly after
the Wyvern was closed
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