SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Royal Festival Hall

The Wizard of Oz

Wednesday 23 July 2008 - Sunday 31 August 2008

 ‘A Wizard musical with a big heart’ (Sunday Express).

‘It is impossible not to warm to this production.’ (Mail on Sunday).

This summer there is no place like Royal Festival Hall as it transforms into the mystical Emerald City. With a click of your heels and a sprinkle of Southbank Centre magic you'll be swept away on a bewitching adventure to the Land of Oz. Follow Dorothy and her friends Toto, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion on their quest to find their heart's desire and a way back home.

‘Flawlessly delivered. A treat’ (London Lite).

 ‘Hilton McRae is a genuinely loveable Scarecrow, Adam Cooper a splendidly bendy dancing Tim Man.’ (Guardian)

This new stage version of the unforgettable film is directed by acclaimed Artistic Director Jude Kelly, and features the classic songs 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', 'Follow The Yellow Brick Road' and 'We're Off To See The Wizard'. A rare opportunity to experience this spell-binding musical live on stage, this is a must-see summer event.

‘The songs are as fabulous as ever and the story is an enduring enchantment. Gary Wilmot lights up the stage.’ (Telegraph)

How would you cope travelling to the Land of Oz? Are you more like a cowardly lion or a home-loving Dorothy? Find out which character in The Wizard of Oz you are at
www.followtheyellowbrickroad.co.uk/quiz

Keep up to date with all things OZ, by following our yellow brick blog...

Directions
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Director: Jude Kelly
Designer: Michael Vale
Music Director: Jonathan Gill
Choreographer: Nick Winston
Lighting Designer: Mike Gunning
Visual Installation: Huntley Muir
Sound Designer: Ed Clarke

Associate Director: James Bonas
Associate Music Director: Danny Whitby
Assistant Choreographer: Darren J Fawthrop

Associate Director James Bonas
Associate Music Director Danny Whitby
Assistant Choreographer Darren J Fawthrop

CAST:

Sian Brooke Dorothy
Adam Cooper Tin Man
Roy Hudd Wizard
Julie Legrand Wicked Witch of the West
Hilton McRae Scarecrow
Gary Wilmot Cowardly Lion

Susannah Fellows Glinda / Aunt Em
Julian Forsyth Uncle Henry / Guard

Please note, there is a captioned performance on Saturday 9 August at 2.30pm and an audio-described performance on Saturday 16 August at 2.30pm.

Recommended for aged seven and above.

Group rates available:
10+ people 10% off
20+ people 15% off
50+ people 20% off
(Please note: Group rates not available on previews, Friday or Saturday performances)

PREVIEW PERFORMANCES: 23-27 July
£40 £32 £26 £20 £14 £10

THE WIZARD OF OZ
By L Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and EY Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

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• BOOK NOW Friday 29 August 2008 , 7.30pm
• BOOK NOW Saturday 30 August 2008 , 2.30pm
• BOOK NOW Saturday 30 August 2008 , 7.30pm
• BOOK NOW Sunday 31 August 2008 , 2.30pm