If you are filling in some dates to your diary we’ve rounded up some of the biggest shows heading to the Swindon from those that have been announced so far.
Rock for Heroes Friday 10th January
Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers, complete with brilliant personalities and comedy value this really is a night out unlike any other. With music from artists such as Queen, David Bowie, Van Halen, Toto, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Dire Straits & so many more. You won’t see a bad wig here, this isn’t a tribute act this is simply paying tribute, the best way we can to the legends in music. Escape the 9 to 5 and let your hair down with the Rock For Heroes Family!
The Mousetrap Monday 10th – Saturday 15th February
One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.
Discover why Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long, becoming the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre.
A Star Is Born This Way Saturday 7th March
The most spectacular and innovative theatre show ever produced touring 2019/20. This brand-new theatre show A Star Is Born This Way is taking the UK by storm. Two incredible shows rolled into one mind-blowing Gaga experience that is sure to leave the audience left speechless and screaming for more.
Bang Bang! Tuesday 24th – Saturday 28th March
John Cleese makes his stage writing debut with a hilarious new adaptation of this classic comedy – a delicious blend of French Farce and Fawlty Towers.
When Leontine, a respectable society lady, discovers that she’s been hoodwinked by her husband, Duchotel, who’s always pretending to go hunting but really chasing after other ‘prey’, she vows to take revenge on the philanderer! But while Duchotel’s away, his lifelong friend comes calling – and he’s on the hunt too.
Menopause The Musical 2 Wednesday 1st April
The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit show Menopause The Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four ladies as they set off on the high seas for tales of their lives, loves and losses.
Hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, memory lapses, weight gain – these are a few of our favourite menopausal things! Cruising Through Menopause is a hilarious, heartfelt, reassuring and unflinching look at the joys of menopause and friendship.
Buddy Tuesday 21st – Saturday 25th April
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Swindon as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour.
Shrek The Musical Wednesday 21st – Sunday 25th October
This West End smash-hit of the much-loved Oscar-winning film and is brought to the Swindon stage by SALOS. Featuring all of the characters from the original film, come and join Shrek and Donkey on their journey to rescue Princess Fiona, this musical has become much-loved worldwide and features some modern day musical classics such as Who I’d Be and I Know It’s Today.
Panto! Jack and the Beanstalk Saturday 5th December – Sunday 3rd January
With over 30,000 theatregoers attending pantomime at Wyvern Theatre each festive season it’s never too early to book for next year’s show!
Fe-fi-fo-fum, a giant of a panto your way comes!
Follow Jack and climb a beanstalk of gigantic proportions to cloudland in the spectacular family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack as he fights to save the beautiful Princess, outwit the evil giant and win riches beyond his wildest dreams, and the hand of the girl he loves.
