Swindon Advertiser | Reviews

Tuneful cast hamalot in Spamalot

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:28:00 +0000

AND now for something completely different...well not completely different if you’ve ever seen a Monty Python sketch or been to a musical.

Ghostly tale brought to agreeably sinister life

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:27:48 +0000

THERE were many empty seats at the Wyvern during this performance, which was a shame as each one represented a theatregoer missing out on a treat.

Thanks heavens for understudy of sassy nun

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:41:57 +0000

HEAVEN’S above! If God was looking down on the opening night of this UK tour of Sister Act - the night when critics and VIP guests had been mustered to give their verdict on a much-anticipated show - He sure as hell was in a mischievous mood.

Spirited performance of ghostly tale

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:42:15 +0000

A Christmas Carol,

Cracker goes off with a bang

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:28:11 +0000

As always, my Christmas started with the Kentwood Christmas Cracker.

No twist in shocking tale

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:39:02 +0000

What a brave company and director to take on this iconic story of A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess.

Actors make right moves in Chess - The Musical

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:56:59 +0000

Chess is an ambitious production for an amateur company. Director of Theatre Ink, Barry Austin, has my admiration for even giving it a go.

Memorable night of life, laughter – and Al Pacino

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:38:25 +0000

Rob Brydon Wyvern Theatre BEING a massive Gavin & Stacey fan, I was interested to see how Rob Brydon would fair on his lonesome at the Wyvern last night as part of his In Conversation stand-up tour.

Girl talk sparing no blushes

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:24:38 +0000

I HAVE a dilemma: how do I review The Vagina Monologues for a respectable family newspaper such as this, given that every line, every breath, every gasp is about... well, ermm, let’s just say, lady parts?

Show with high feel-good factor

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:20:19 +0100

crazy for you by salos Wyvern Theatre, Swindon until Saturday. Tickets £14-£19 price. Call 01793 524481 to book.