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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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00:01:16

Gangsta Granny Solo Dancer

Wyvern Theatre ·

2016/08/04

Gangsta Granny Solo Dancer by Wyvern Theatre

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00:01:35

Nigel Havers on The Importance of Being Earnest

Wyvern Theatre ·

2015/09/14

Hear what Nigel Havers has to say about his latest play, Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.The Wyvern's Laura James caught up with him on opening night at Richmond Theatre.

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00:02:08

Hairspray Cast on the SYP15 Experience

Wyvern Theatre ·

2015/08/20

Participants in our 2015 Summer Youth Project production of Hairspray describe their experiences at Wyvern Theatre.

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00:03:30

Shaun Of The Dead LIVE! Podcast

Wyvern Theatre ·

2015/06/08

We sent the cast of 'Shaun of the Dead LIVE' a few questions and they sent us this hilarious PODCAST! Don't miss their unique LIVE SHOW on Thu 18 June: http://bit.ly/Shaun15

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00:08:59

In conversation with Matt Fox - Madam Renards...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2015/04/15

We caught up with Matt Fox of 'Madam Renards' to discuss their Swindon-based Mini Fringe Festival.

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00:03:23

Panto Archive: Pollyann remembers playing Dick...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2015/04/02

In 2002 the Wyvern Theatre presented Dick Whittington from Friday 13 December to Saturday 11 January 2003. The production starred Doctor Who's Colin Baker as the hilarious Sarah the Cook, with Geoffrey Hayes as Idle Jack and Pollyann Tanner as Dick Whittington. Pollyann Tanner is a well-known director, choreographer, performer and teacher now based in Swindon, who first performed at the age of two! As a performer she has played leading roles in many West End musicals, national tours, rep theatre

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00:04:29

Panto Archive: Paddy discusses playing Dick...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2015/04/02

In 1973 the Wyvern Theatre presented it's first ever production of Dick Whittington. The production starred Kent Baker as the hilarious Sarah the Cook, with Gerald Moon as Idle Jack and Paddy Glynn as Dick Whittington. Paddy has gone on to play many theatrical roles, her most recent in Camera Lucida at the Barbican. She has also made appearances in Ricky Gervais' Channel 4 sitcom Derek and the BBC's hugely popular Doctors. On Monday 10 November 2014, Paddy met Kristian Morse who is due to take on

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00:00:24

A Message from Tommy the Cat

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/10/01

Tommy the Cat, from this year's pantomime at the Wyvern Theatre, sends a message to Swindon. Barnaby trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. His television credits include Luther (BBC) and Miliband of Brothers (Channel 4). Film credits include A Lifelss Life (Chocolate FIlms) and Tristan in the Cowshed (Electric Shorts). Theatre credits include Damn Yankees!. His theatre credits whilst training include: Spring Awakening, The Producers, Sweeney Todd, Much Ado About Nothing, Cardiff East, Me

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00:04:45

Agatha Christie's Audio Described Performance...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/09/04

On Thursday 4 September, the Wyvern Theatre provided an audio described performance of Agatha Christie's Black Coffee. Following last year’s production of Agatha Christie’s Go Back For Murder, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company return to Swindon with a brand-new drama produced by Bill Kenwright. Black Coffee is the first play ever written by Agatha Christie and in it we are introduced to Hercule Poirot - the only fictional character ever to receive a full-page obituary in the New York Times

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00:03:18

The cast of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain perform...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/07/10

It’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand-new show Barmy Britain...featuring all-new amazing 3D effects! Prepare to do battle in the frightful First World War! It’s the horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Can you beat battling Boudicca? Has William Wallace met his match? Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Can King Charles keep his head? Would

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00:07:58

Swindon 105.5FM speak to Captain Edmund Blackadder

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/06/19

Swindon 105.5FM's Sean Hodgson recently spoke to Almost Legal Productions' Olly Ward, who plays the title character in Blackadder. The stage-adaptation of the classic TV show will be performed at Swindon Arts Centre from Friday 27 to Saturday 28 June. Almost Legal Productions bring a British classic from screen to stage with their adaptation of 2 classic episodes of the Ben Elton and Richard Curtis comedy Blackadder. Blackadder is a comedy set in different historical periods that features the

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00:11:52

Behind-the-scenes #28: Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/06/05

If you love dance, then Flashmob is a show you cannot miss! See the stars of TV dance shows headlined by the spectacular Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer, from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, World Street Dance champions Flawless from Britain’s Got Talent, as well as Oliver-nominated Tommy Franzen (BBC1’s So You Think You Can Dance) contemporary duo Alleviate and Irish fusion duo Brosena from Sky 1’s Got to Dance. This show offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the joy of dance: from Latin to

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00:02:36

Luke Kempner performs an extract from The Only Way Is...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/04/17

Direct from a West End season comes this first national tour of Luke Kempner’s tour-de-force impressions comedy, in an extended version featuring exclusive new material. As celebrities start appearing at the Abbey, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this brilliant new parody, which takes in many other popular TV shows and familiar modern voices to help the cast of Downton save the estate from financial ruin – again! Having made his name with YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton, and

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00:08:25

On the phone with Newton Faulkner

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/04/10

When Newton Faulkner emerged in 2007 he was the fleet-fingered prince of sparkling guitar pop. The 22-year old kid from Surrey had a million-selling, Number One hit with his debut album 'Hand Built By Robots'. Singles 'Dream Catch Me' and 'I Need Something' were the festival sound of the Summer. As were his innovative covers of Massive Attack’s 'Teardrop' and the theme from Spongebob Squarepants. In August 2013, Faulkner released his fourth album, 'Studio Zoo', which was recorded while being

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00:08:30

On the Phone with Pasha Kovalev

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/04/03

Ahead of performing at Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre, Pasha Kovalev spoke to Marketing Manager Richard Loftus about Strictly Come Dancing and his brand-new show with Katya Virshilas. Pasha Kovalev started dancing at the age of 8. In September 2011, Pasha joined the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing as the new professional dancer of its ninth series. In his first series he was partnered with Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey. The two made it all the way to the finals, finishing as runners-up to Harry Judd

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00:00:47

Behind-the-scenes #27: Swindon Wildcats' Ryan...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/03/27

The title character from the Russian Ice Stars production of Peter Pan On Ice flew over to the Link Centre, with Tinkerbell, on Monday 24 March to meet Swindon Wildcats Ice Hockey Team. The world-renowned Russian Ice Stars bring to Swindon, this May, a new adaptation of this famous fantasy adventure by J.M. Barrie. Wendy, Michael and John are visited in the nursery by Peter Pan himself, who teaches them to fly with the help of Tinker Bell, and takes them on a magical journey to Never Land...but,

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Behind-the-scenes #26: Thomas Stimpson MBE at Swindon...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/02/27

The tour of Birdsong will continue to support Help for Heroes, after raising over £50,000 through collections and events on the 2013 tour. Thomas Stimpson MBE attended the Wyvern Theatre’s launch, representing this fantastic Charity which has supported him and his wife after he suffered a head injury and severe concussion during an IDF attack in 2006. Help for Heroes offers comprehensive support to those who have suffered life-changing injuries and illnesses whilst serving our country. This is

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Behind-the-scenes #25: Peter Duncan at Swindon launch...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/02/20

Peter Duncan, Jonny Clarke and George Banks will be heading the cast of the 2014 national tour of Rachel Wagstaff’s stage play Birdsong, adapted from the novel by Sebastian Faulks, when it comes to the Wyvern Theatre later this year. The three cast members marched into the Town Centre to visit the cenotaph ahead of their performances in Swindon in July. Peter Duncan, though perhaps best known as a Blue Peter presenter, began his acting career in the 1970s when he joined the National Theatre. Recent

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Behind-the-scenes #24: Memory Café, in association...

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/02/13

A new support group for people with dementia has been launched by Alzheimer’s Society at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. The new Memory Café provides an opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and get much needed face to face support. Memory Cafés provide people with dementia and carers a platform to talk openly about living with dementia within a relaxed and informal environment. The group will also hear from a variety of guest speakers, including health and social care

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Behind-the-scenes #23: Meet Rogue 5

Wyvern Theatre ·

2014/02/06

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a boy band with talent? Rogue 5, that’s what! This comedy boy band will blow your mind! Don’t think of them as a boy band though, think of them as…Nah, they’re definitely a boy band and they’re probably not that different. But don’t hold that against them just because you’re jealous!

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