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The Wizard of Oz


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The Wizard of OzClick your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their heart’s desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.
Author L Frank Baum
Music Harold Arlen
Music E.Y. Harburg

Production details

The Royal Shakespeare Company version.

News etc

Wolverhampton Chronicle (11Jan01)
Zoe Rainey, who plays Dorothy, is absolutely faultless. Colourful, vibrant and bursting with confidence and enthusiasm. This magical performance is bound to please children and adults alike.
User (11Jan01)
Absolutely fabulous production Saw it last night at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Hugely colourful show with wonderful singing and dancing and the best lighting I've ever seen! Terrific for children and parents....loads of wit in this RSC version of the famous story.
Birmingham Post (11Jan01)
A show that's absolutely wizard! The whole evening was a revelation to me.

Company

Company The Ulster Theatre Company
Director Michael Poynor
Design Stuart Marshall
Director Wilson Shields (music)
Choreographer Deborah Maguire
Costume Pat Musgrave
Lighting Alastair Kerr
Adapted by John Kane
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