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DO YOU NEED A HAT?

Then
call

in Haydon Wick
to see a large selection
of hats to hire or buy
Call (01793) 704005
or 07710 298790
Wicked Queen comes with her own costumes to scare Make a personal appointment
Accustomed to being cast in the generic evil role, Lorraine Chase of Emmerdale fame is to grace the boards to fi nd just the right hat for you
at the Wyvern this year for the Christmas pantomime, in her starring role of the Wicked Queen. Fashion jour-
nalist Emma Kimber from Peatmoor casts an eye on the lady in black.
Sleeping Beauty is to be this She is literally a vision, with a fi gure raine, as to why she uses her own •
year’s exciting show with music of perfection and an air of evilness costumes. “This dress was made New Term
from various musicals, Disney fi lms that her costume manages to ac- for a previous role years ago and it RHINO
and the charts which complements curately portray on her behalf. fi ts the part perfectly.
the storyline and the colourful “Wicked queens are so important “I love panto; it’s the fi rst and • New Shoes
characters. to the panto plot,” explained Lor- sometimes the last time children
Producer Daryl Back is see theatre. If the imagination of that RITE
busy bringing it together. child can be caught, that means that
“I’m most excited about the theatre has its future.” • START RITE • BOOTLEG • CLARKS •
the live band we’ll have Lorraine has never performed in START
this year, and the new a production of Sleeping Beauty
script that is being written,” before and is pleased to be return- SHOES FOR KIDS
she enthused. ing to Swindon later this year to • from
“Lorraine is going to do so. If her costume is a sign of BLAYLOCKS
be divine as the Wicked the immaculate attention to detail CLARKS Bath Road Corner
Queen,” said Daryl. “And across the entire production, then Old Town, Swindon
what’s great is that she this Christmas’ panto is set to be an Tel: 534271
comes ready formed, absolute beauty. •
with her entire wardrobe,
because she’s been in
this business for so long. SUMMER YOUTH
Over the years she has
collected hundreds of PROJECT 2009
gowns, so she is very
professional.”
And when Lorraine does
emerge in her costume for
the Wicked Queen, she is
doused entirely in beauti-
ful black lace that pools at
her feet in an elegant train.
Beware of the Wicked
Queen’s spell left behind in
the state bedroom at Lyd-
iard House. It could surprise Directed by Rodney Howard
you next time you visit

... and before the panto arrives
The Wyvern Theatre has launched an action packed Autumn programme
for all, starting with the summer youth project production of Boogie
Nights in August.
A magical night at the musicals, Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance arrives in
September with an eclectic mix of dance spectacle and music, high-
lighting favourites from the best West End musicals. In November, Willy
Russell’s Blood Brothers will be an unmissable experience, having run
in the West End for twenty years.
Other music shows include Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra,
Over the Rainbow, Illegal Eagles and The Searchers, still on the road.
The Gruffalo makes a return visit to entertain children in September,
as does Alistair McGowan. Other comedians include Julian Clary, Pam
Ayres, Sean Hughes, Dave Gorman and Tim Minchin.
Pre-show dining has become very popular since the theatre relaunched THU 27 - SUN 30 AUGUST
the Circle Restaurant. A new bistro menu from September will make a THU-SAT 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM, SUN 1PM & 5PM
visit to the Wyvern even more appetising.
All the details can be found in the Wyvern’s new printed programme Box Office: 01793 524481 www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
available widely and also at www.wyverntheatre.org.uk

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