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New intimate theatre for Swindon

A new theatre will be opening in The new venue will have 50 seats
Spring 2016 on the site of the Post once it is transformed and will be
Modern Art Gallery - previously the run in collaboration with Artsite,
base of Artsite. who previously managed the
Shoebox Theatre, which is gallery on the site.
partly funded by the Arts Council, Artistic director Luke Marquez
will cater for smaller original, will run the theatre alongside his
contemporary, and experimental wife Hannah who is the marketing
performances that would not director. He said: “This is all very
normally find a place at The exciting. As part of our Arts Council
Wyvern or Swindon Arts Centre. funding the space has to be used
It is being run by Wrong Shoes for original pieces of work, whether
Theatre Company, which was it is art exhibitions, live music,
formed in 2009, specialising in site dance or theatre.” Hannah and Luke Marquez of Shoebox Theatre. Photo: Richard Wintle
specific and devised theatre. www.wrongshoes.co.uk
Trousseaux - still very much part of the town
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Vicki Bruce, who has taken over Lou Lou, our vintage T-length
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’ Hargreaves Road, Groundwell West. bridesmaids and prom.
“Our aim is to make your visit
“Parking is a pleasure, both ample
and free of charge, and we have a to Trousseaux friendly, fun and
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section devoted to bridal wear, and “What’s more, Trousseaux is
another dedicated to bridesmaids, supporting Wiltshire Air Ambulance
evening dresses and prom wear,” this year and we will be donating
she added. “We recently expanded a percentage of every full priced
our collections to include Eddy K wedding gown sold.”
of Milan, and Sophia & Camilla, as See the Trousseaux advert on
well introducing our ‘Build a Bride’ page 21 and catch up with the
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22 swindonlink.com n December 2015