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Wyvern Theatre

The Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, has 635 seats and every seat is designed to be no further than 70ft from the stage. The venue offers a mixed programme of concerts, comedy, dance, drama, musical theatre and local amateur productions. The Wyvern Theatre has a vibrant team of 30 staff members and an additional 30 front of house members.

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SW-Inspiration: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/01/30

Scarlet Roche is a former Wyvern Theatre Summer Youth Project participant and is currently playing the role of Veruca Salt in the West End production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Training: Gemma Short School of Dance and Theatre Arts in Swindon. Theatre includes: Swan Lake (English Youth Ballet – scholarship recipient). Scarlet is also an associate of the Classical Ballet Academy at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. Scarlet is absolutely thrilled to be playing the role of

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Behind-the-scenes #22: Birdsong Launch with George...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/01/23

On Monday 13 January, the 2014 national tour of Rachel Wagstaff’s stage play Birdsong, adapted from the novel by Sebastian Faulks, was launched at the National Army Museum. This stunning piece of live theatre will be performed at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July 2014. In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their worlds upside down. As the war breaks out, Stephen

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00:03:24

Behind-the-scenes #21: Birdsong Launch with Sebastian...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/01/16

On Monday 13 January, the 2014 national tour of Rachel Wagstaff’s stage play Birdsong, adapted from the novel by Sebastian Faulks, was launched at the National Army Museum. This stunning piece of live theatre will be performed at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July 2014. In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their worlds upside down. As the war breaks out, Stephen

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Pantomime Podcast: Dame Trot's Stocking Filler

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/12/19

On Tuesday 17 December, after the 10:30am performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, Dame Trot received a stocking filler from two of Swindon Rugby Club's most rugged athletes. David Cox and Troy Badenski presented Dame Trot (played by David Ashley) with one of their 2014 & 2015 Calendars, which raises funds for both the club’s much-needed £100,000 refurbishment and the Great Western Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit

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On the phone with Chris Ramsey

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/12/12

Ahead of performing at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre, Chris Ramsey spoke to Marketing & Press Officer Laura James about his 'dangerous' credentials and his brand-new show. Fresh from a complete sell-out, twice extended 2012 tour, multiple appearances on Celebrity Juice and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and a starring role in BBC Two’s Hebburn, Chris embarks on a brand new tour for 2013/2014. Taking his brush with on air censorship as a jumping off point to muse on life, mistakes, expectation and offense, he

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00:01:23

Pantomime Podcast: Day Twelve of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/12/06

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Following the second dress rehearsal, Producer Daryl Back discussed why this year's pantomime is Swindon's best one yet - plus, hear a snippet from the show when Fairy Nuff (Jennifer Greenwood) and Fleshcreep (Simon Wegrzyn) go head

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00:01:26

Pantomime Podcast: Day Eleven of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/12/05

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. During a short-break, Company Stage Manager Beth Sweeney and Assistant Stage Manager Adam Butcher revealed their roles in the show and how far they had got during the technical rehearsal so far...

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Pantomime Podcast: Day Ten of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/12/04

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. During the break of the technical rehearsal, Sound Designer Steve Brierley discussed cow noises and describes his role in putting together the soundtrack for Jack and the Beanstalk.

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Pantomime Podcast: Day Nine of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/12/03

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Between running her lines, Jennifer Greenwood revealed a little more about her character Fairy Nuff ahead of this evening's full run through of the show.

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00:01:07

Pantomime Podcast: Day Eight - Lighting Plot

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/12/02

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. As the cast continue to rehearse, Lighting Designer Wayne Dowdeswell is working on the show's lighting in the main auditorium. Wayne trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He spent several seasons at Contact Theatre,

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00:01:03

Pantomime Podcast: Day Seven - Technical Get In

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/12/01

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Whilst the cast are on a day off from rehearsals, the technical team are busy at the Wyvern Theatre getting the shows set and props into the building. Stage Manager Dave Jell took a few minutes out to explain what the team had

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00:01:27

Pantomime Podcast: Day Six of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/30

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Before switching on the Christmas Lights in Cirencester, Keith Chegwin took time to reveal what had happened during Day Six of the cast's pantomime rehearsals. Keith is one of the UK’s most popular TV personalities. Recently

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Pantomime Podcast: Day Five of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/29

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. After piecing together Act Two of Jack and the Beanstalk, Director Guy Unsworth took time out of the rehearsal room to reveal some of his favourite moments in the Wyvern Theatre's giant pantomime spectacular.

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Pantomime Podcast: Day Four of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/28

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday 25 November. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Maria Holmes, Aaron Jenkins, Reece Kerridge, Billy Mahoney and Zac Watts took time away from their dance rehearsal to reveal what they had done during Day 4 so far and which of them would be taking on the role of Daisy the Cow in

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Pantomime Podcast: Day Three of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/27

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began on Monday. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Wardrobe Mistress Julia Saunders and Dame Trot (David Ashley) took time during a costume fitting to chat about the third day of rehearsals and what extravagant outfits Jack's mother will be donning this Christmas.

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Pantomime Podcast: Day Two of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/26

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began yesterday. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Musical Director Robert Rayner and Fleshcreep (Simon Wegrzyn) took time out of rehearsals to chat about the second day of rehearsals and why One Direction fans should book tickets for this giant pantomime spectacular...

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Pantomime Podcast: Day One of Rehearsals

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/25

Rehearsals for the Wyvern Theatre's annual pantomime began today. Keith Chegwin, who returns to Swindon's number one entertainment venue, will ensure giant laughs will be had by the entire audience from Saturday 7 December 2013 to Sunday 5 January 2014. Samuel Parker (Jack Trot), Hollie Evans (Jill Manypence) and Andrew Whitehead (King Manypence) took time out of their busy schedule to chat about their first day of rehearsals.

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Pantomime Podcast with Hollie Evans

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/21

Hollie Evans, who plays Jill in this year's pantomime, made a visit to Swindon's Central Library on Saturday 2 November to tell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Hollie trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Since her graduation, Hollie has workshopped with The Rambert Dance Company, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, has appeared in the Bradley Johnson Music Video and was featured on the Pawn Stars History Channel Commercial. Hollie recently played the role of Wendy in Peter Pan

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Behind-the-scenes #20: Drawing with Horrible Science...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/14

On Saturday 2 November, the Wyvern Theatre hosted a free workshop with illustrator Tony De Saulles. Tony is the illustrator of the extremely popular and nasty - Horrible Science series by Nick Arnold. There are now over twenty titles, each one more gruesome than the next! The acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories, Birmingham Stage Company, return to the Wyvern Theatre from Tue 26 - Sat 30 November with the astoundingly creative and engaging show Horrible Science . What are millions of animals

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Swindon Talent: Matt Pidgeon

Wyvern Theatre ·

2013/11/07

Throughout the run of Russian State Ballet and Opera House’s visit at the Wyvern Theatre, front of house volunteers encouraged patrons to donate money in support of local tap dancer Matt Pidgeon and the England tap dancing team. On Monday 4 November, The Russian State Ballet and Opera House performed The Nutcracker; and on Tuesday 5 November, they performed Romeo and Juliet - bucket collections were held after each performance. Since the England tap dancing team are completely self-funded, Matt is

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