Wyvern Theatre

Gangsta Granny Solo Dancer by Wyvern Theatre

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.

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

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

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

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 and more than 35 pantos, alongside many leading names including Charles Dance, Danny la Rue, Wayne Sleep, Barbara Windsor to name but a few.

She presented a popular Saturday morning show and can be seen on numerous TV commercials worldwide.

Pollyann now runs Tanwood School for Performing Arts, which was established by her mother Mollie in 1944. The school provides training in all aspects of the profession, combining all styles of dance, singing, and acting to pupils from 2 – 75 years of age for those working towards a career or purely for leisure.

A brand-new production of Dick Whittington will run at the Wyvern Theatre from Sat 6 December - Sun 4 January, starring Nigel Havers as King Rat. Book tickets today at swindontheatres.co.uk

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 the role of Dick Whittington at the Wyvern Theatre this December. This role will be his first professional production since graduating from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

The pair met for coffee in Archway, near the statue of Dick Whittington’s cat. The statue, which was erected in 1821, is allegedly built on the very spot where Richard Whittington heard the bells of London ring out.

A brand-new production of Dick Whittington will run at the Wyvern Theatre from Sat 6 December - Sun 4 January, starring Nigel Havers as King Rat. Book tickets today at swindontheatres.co.uk

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 and My Girl, Ashgirl, Half A Sixpence.

Barnaby Hughes will star as Tommy the Cat in Dick Whittington at the Wyvern Theatre from Sat 6 December - Sun 4 January. Book tickets today at swindontheatres.co.uk

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.

Bill Kenwright said: “The Wyvern Theatre in Swindon has a very special place in my heart. It was there over four decades ago, right at the start of its life, I produced my very first major musical. ‘West Side Story’ opened at the Wyvern and went on to have a successful life ending up at the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End. So it’s my great pleasure to congratulate them on hearing that they are offering audio description and touch tours for their visually impaired patrons. After a long gap we have started visiting the Wyvern again with our productions, and it’s innovation like this that keeps us all happy.”

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 you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin?

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain runs at the Wyvern Theatre from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 September. For more information visit swindontheatres.co.uk