The smash-hit production heads to London for a strictly limited season following a celebrated run at the London Palladium and a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour.
The Wizard of OZ UK & Ireland tour production image. Photo by Marc Brenner
THE WIZARD OF OZ will fly into the West End this summer!
The musical will play a limited run of 38 performances only from Thursday 15 August at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
The cast of THE WIZARD OF OZ
JLS star Aston Merrygold as The Tin Man and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner and Dancing on Ice finalist The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch of the West are both confirmed to return to their celebrated roles.
They will be joined by the principal casting currently featured in the UK and Ireland tour including Aviva Tulley (Book of Mormon) as Dorothy, Benjamin Yates (Jersey Boys) as The Scarecrow, and Nic Greenshields (Love Never Dies) as The Cowardly Lion and Abigail Matthews as Toto (Bleak Expectations).
Further casting is to be announced.
What is THE WIZARD OF OZ about?
Based on the iconic story of L. Frank Baum, THE WIZARD OF OZ follows a young girl named Dorothy who is swept away from her Kansas home by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. Along her journey to find her way back home, she encounters various fantastical characters and learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of believing in oneself.
Book THE WIZARD OF OZ tickets
A show which captivates audiences of all ages, THE WIZARD OF OZ is filled with enchanting characters and memorable songs. Take your family to the Gillian Lynne Theatre on a magical escape into a fantastical world where imagination knows no bounds, leaving a lasting impression on hearts and minds alike. Book now as the run is extremely limited!
