THE WIZARD OF OZ to open UK tour at Liverpool Empire this Christmas

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It has been announced that The Wizard of Oz will embark on a UK tour, following this summer’s forthcoming season at the world-famous London Palladium.

The Wizard of Oz will open its tour with a Christmas season at the Liverpool Empire, beginning performances on 13 December, with subsequent tour dates in Southampton, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Southend, Norwich, Llandudno, Bradford, Plymouth, Bristol, Nottingham, and Newcastle announced through to Spring 2024. Further tour dates are to be announced.

Michael Harrison, the producer of the smash-hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat which thrilled audiences on its UK Tour in 2022, now presents Curve’s brand-new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals.

Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘Follow The Yellow Brick Road’ and ‘We're Off To See the Wizard’ - with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice - this spectacular production will be a magical experience for all the family.

Directed by Nikolai Foster, The Wizard of Oz has choreography by Shay Barclay, with set design by Colin Richmond, projection designer by Douglas O’Connell, costumes and puppet design by Rachael Canning, lighting by Ben Cracknell, sound by Adam Fisher, musical direction and supervision by George Dyer, and casting by Kay Magson CDG.

Michael Harrison said: “There really will be no place like the Liverpool Empire this Christmas, as Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion embark on their journey down the Yellow Brick Road. Nikolai Foster and his team have created a new and magical production of this beloved musical, and we can't wait to take the show to Liverpool and then to audiences all around the country."

Star casting for The Wizard of Oz is to be confirmed.

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