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What’s On... Swindon Town Centre Christmas Office Parties Swindon Town Centre

might it feel like to let go or take flight? Office Parties About us
Weightless includes a live digital projection
and a sonic environment of disembodied Some fear it, some embrace it, some absolutely - What is inSwindon BID?
voices and images with text by Wendy hate it. Whatever your view there is simply no
Houstoun. avoiding the office Christmas party, so you inSwindon BID is a Business
might as well make it good! Improvement District, set up in 2007,
Joss Arnott Dance which promotes, manages and
Friday 22nd November 7.45pm Swindon town centre is full of great venues co-ordinates operations and events
Dramatic, fierce and totally rock and roll – offering fantastic packages and atmospheres in the town centre. It is mainly
Joss Arnott Dance present a Double-Bill of to make your party memorable for all the funded by the retailers and other
dance – Record of Events and Threshold right reasons! If you’re looking to celebrate businesses within the town centre
Be mesmerised by a cast of alpha females. Christmas with a good night out, then there area. In February 2012 the Company
Choreographed to perfection, they move in are numerous options. was successful in a renewal to secure
slick unison, taking inspiration from Classical To start your night, perhaps enjoy a few the future of the company for a
Ballet, Commercial Dance, Pop Culture, drinks in the Great Western opposite Swindon further five-years at a vote taken by
Fashion and Film. Record of Events – be train station, or even a cocktail or two in Rudi’s the Business Improvement District
catapulted into a chaotic world of sensuality, in Regent Circus. investors. The Company manages the
discovery and hopelessness. Street Team Ambassadors, the Security
Then head down to Fleet Square and take in Radio Network, major events and
We dare you to explore a darker side to the vibrant atmosphere around the Sir Daniel’s campaigns such as the Christmas Lights
femininity, with this hypnotising dance Arms, Yates’ and Revs. And then head into Switch On and Armed Forces Day, as
that combines Joss’s trade mark athletic Bushwackers and Sin to enjoy the late night well as providing business support and
choreography with theatrical flair. Threshold festive party - if you’ve got enough energy training to investors.
– with impressive strength and power Wyvern Theatre of course! Plus, celebrate on a Thursday night
dancers invade each others’ territory in this Jack and the Beanstalk mayhem and a three-course meal – with the and you will be entertained by the X Factor For more details on inSwindon BID:
highly-charged exploration of the human After his much-admired appearances on audience playing the part of their restaurant contestants. Each week Bushwackers host an see www.swindontowncentre.co.uk
body. Dancing On Ice, Keith Chegwin is back in diners. Christmas Ladies’ Night Grab the evening with the contestant that didn’t make it
Swindon to star as Silly Billy in Jack and the girls and celebrate Christmas at the Wyvern through on the previous Saturday, Christmas Find us on
Beanstalk. Giant laughs will be had by the with some hunky male dancers! Enjoy a party packages are available at all bars on Facebook:
entire audience at this year’s pantomime – glass of bubbly on arrival, a delicious meal Fleet Street - simply pop into your favourite
and you won’t have to sell the company cow and, of course, unwrap our outrageous and ask what’s on offer! You can really create the party mood by hiring inSwindon BID Company Ltd
to enjoy the biggest pantomime in Swindon, entertainment. Performances take place Here are just a few suggestions: their Luna Bar, which is the ideal venue for Follow us
because there are group prices to suit all on Friday 29 November, Friday 6th and a private Christmas party. You can choose on Twitter:
pockets! Fri 20th December – at just £35 the male Jury’s Inn from either 2 Courses for £19.95, 3 Courses @inSwindon
entertainment prove themselves as a perfect The Jurys Inn has brought festive fun to for £21.95 or choose from a their buffet. The
Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience stocking filler. Alongside the hunky male Swindon town centre for many a Christmas, Luna Bar is for a minimum of 25 people and
Basil, Sybil and Manuel bring their ‘two-hour dancers, a delicious three course Christmas and this year is no different. In December, maximum of 50 people. For more details visit For more information:
eat, drink and laugh sensation’ to Swindon’s dinner will be served. Jurys will launch its Merry Munch programme www.rudisbar.com/index.htm Media queries should be
Wyvern Theatre on Wednesday 18th and as an exciting and practical alternative to directed to Kirsty-Heber
Thursday 19th December. MECA the traditional office party. If there is just no Wyvern Theatre Smith on 01793 485523 or
Chuckles Comedy Club time to organise an evening out, or you’ve The Wyvern has got something for every taste [email protected]
This pitch perfect tribute to Fawlty Towers If you’re up for a laugh then get your tickets left it too late, then this is the perfect way to and budget this Christmas! Whether it’s a big
starts as the audience waits to be seated now! Show tickets are just £6 or for £12 enjoy celebrate Christmas in your lunch hour. Priced party, a formal dinner or an informal buffet
then hurtles along for two hours of fully a lovely meal courtesy of Fratello’s, as well as at just £18.95 per head, the Merry Munch the Wyvern is the place for your party. The Menzies
immersing, highly improvised and site- the show! They will take group bookings of offers an excellent three-course sit-down Wyvern Theatre is the ideal location for any The four star Menzies Swindon hosts a
specific comedy theatre. With only a third 10. For every table of 10 sold the organizer Christmas meal, and is available any day of office party, whether at one of their festive number of Christmas party nights from late
of the show scripted, everything stays fresh goes free! Please Call MECA on 01793 251111 to the week. They also have a 3 Course Dinner & events, hiring The Place (located upstairs at November, throughout December and even
as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up madcap book your table now! Disco every Friday and Saturday throughout the Wyvern Theatre) or laughing along with into early January so we’re sure to have a
December, with Dancing until 1.00am. £27.95 Keith Chegwin at this year’s Christmas panto date that suits you. Christmas party nights
Dance Doubles Jack and the Beanstalk. Enjoy a three-course start from £19.95 per person and you’ll enjoy
Friday 29th November Fratello’s meal and entertainment at the Faulty Towers a fabulous three-course meal, before dancing
Dance Doubles features new duets including: Treat your staff to a Christmas meal they’ll Dining Experience on Wed 18 or Thu 19 Dec, the night away to our resident DJ.
The Crutch by Karla Shacklock – an remember! Famous for their authentic Italian 7.30pm; Leave the lads at the bar and head to
empathetic nod to all those in the challenging cuisine – Fratello’s is the place to go for a the theatre for a Christmas Ladies’ Night on Alternative to the traditional turkey meal?
position of a support/carer role, After Effects delicious pizza or pasta dish. They have a Fri 29 Nov, Fri 6 Dec or Fri 20 Dec – the male The town centre also offers an array of
choreographed by Darren Ellis, feature selection of menus on offer A,B and C starting entertainment prove themselves as a perfect worldwide cuisines. If you fancy a Chinese
Darren and his drum kit and the interplay from £22.95. Call 01793 574 444 or e-mail stocking filler. Or be entertained by some of then visit The Banquet, Hotcha or the
which creates an interactive installation of [email protected] for more information. the best up-and-coming acts on the comedy Rendevous. Fancy something a little more
light and sound and Two by Spare Room circuit at our Christmas Comedy Cracker, on spicy then pay a visit to Texicans! Spicy!
Dance Company, with choreography and Rudi’s Sat 30 Nov, Sat 7 Dec or Sat 14 Dec.
performance by Marie Louise Flexen and John Make the most of your Christmas party with A: Theatre Square Swindon, SN1 1QN Or for something really different, pay a visit
Kilminster – a dance about companionship. stylish surroundings and divine food at Rudi’s. T: 01793 524481 to Rio’s Brazilian Restaurant.

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