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Theatre and food go together Space for Tanwood to stretch out
The Wyvern Theatre has launched a new restaurant to cater for people Tanwood School for the Performing Arts, the town’s oldest school of dance,
who enjoy fi ne dining and also like to combine a meal with a show. is setting up home in a spacious new studio on the Isis Trading Estate.
During the day, the premises will Tanner is delighted to be sharing
be used by Theatre of Motion for the new facilities. “It’s a wonder-
foundation level dance courses, ful home for us; much bigger than
with Tanwood classes running in we’re used to. The studio gives our
the evenings and at weekends. pupils the space and opportunity
The new site has two studios, to explore so much more in the
each as big as the Wyvern The- performing arts.”
atre’s stage and wings. There is During half term, rehearsals
another smaller room which is still began in earnest for the school’s
bigger than their former town cen- next production with a Disney
tre base. The extra space means theme. Where Dreams Come True
that more places are available in will be at the Wyvern on 20 to 22
each class. November.
Tanwood principal Pollyann www.tanwood.co.uk
Toasting the launch of the circle, from left, Michael Ockwell, managing direc-
tor of HQ Theatres, mayoress Debbie Wakefi eld, Polly-Ann Tanner, Mayor
Steve Wakefi eld, Molly Tanner, Wvyern manager Andy Hill, Sheila Harrod of
Kentwood Show Choir, Paul Stuart, hospitality manager
The Circle Restaurant has a Evening with Tony Benn and Alad-
modern, sophisticated style, a din, the theatre’s biggest ever pan-
crisp approach to food and qual- tomime.
ity service. It offers a variety of Murder mystery evenings will be
menus including three-course pre- a key attraction to the restaurant
show meals, theatre tour lunches, where you can enjoy a sumptuous
murder mystery dinners, buffets, meal combined with an unfolding
children’s parties, themed nights, drama. In December the Circle
small weddings, conference facili- plays host to a series of party
ties and catering for private func- nights and comedy curries
tions. For details call the ticket offi ce
Coming up in the next couple on 524481 or see the programme
of months are pre-show dining at: www.wyverntheatre.org.uk/cir-
including Spirit of the Dance, An clerestaurant

Elton John Tribute
Friday 21st November 2008
In a rollercoaster ride through three
decades of Elton classics, John Ellis superbly
recreates the style, feel and incredible
amboyant energy of Sir Elton himself.
Dance to your favourite tribute artist and
disco. Tickets are £35.00 per person and
include a set 4 course candle lit dinner
Doors Open at 8.00pm. (Not suitable for
children) Why not meet your party in
Carrie’s Bar for a pre-dinner drink?

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