Wyvern Theatre
Théâtre à l'italienne
The Wyvern Theatre is a theatre in Swindon, Wiltshire. The theatre is named after a
mythical beast, similar to a dragon, which was once the emblem of the Kings of Wessex. The
Wyvern Theatre opened in September 1971 by Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness
Prince Phillip. The Wyvern Theatre is managed on behalf of Swindon Borough Council by
Wyvern Theatre Ltd, a subsidiary of HQ Theatres Ltd. Managing Director: Michael Ockwell.
The auditorium has 615 seats and every seat is designed to be no further than 70ft from
the stage.