The Wonderful Wizard of Oz continues Tron’s outgoing prestige, a place of innovation and a space to spread wings away from influence. The story of Dorothy’s journey to the Wizard remains quite unchanged – with just a few pitstops along the way to meet some friends, fend off some adversaries, and maybe take in a gin or three.īut that’s not to say McKnight’s writing pulls punches. One of the terrific aspects of writer, director, and star Johnny McKnight’s script is how it translates the shmaltzy, though serene nature of the original film without resorting to cheap knocks and digs. But enough of that mushy stuff – we’re here for a belter of a time, and the long-awaited return of the Tron Theatre pantomime may be the best festive experience in Scotland this year. and produced with the permission of Warner Bros.And sometimes it takes a trip away to realise that all those gripes, misplaced dreams and annoyances forge who we are, where we’re going, and open us to loved ones surrounding us.

RTYDS resident assistant director Lilac Yosiphonīased upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. Wigs, Hair and Makeup Designer Elizabeth MariniĪssociate Choreographer Kate Ivory Jordan Musical Director and Musical Supervisor George DyerĬostume and Puppet Designer Rachael Canning The Wizard of Oz is a spectacular Christmas at Curve adventure for the whole family to enjoy.Īdaption by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams Through the menacing Dark Forest to the bright neon lights of the retro-futuristic Emerald City, Dorothy and her friends search for the powerful and mysterious Wizard of Oz, the only person who can grant their hearts’ desires, and maybe even a way home. On her adventure along the Yellow Brick Road Dorothy meets Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion who help her on her way, but he villainous and frightfully glamorous Wicked Witch has other plans for Dorothy and Toto. The much-loved and magical story of The Wizard of Oz, spectacularly retold in our Made at Curve Christmas musical.ĭirected by Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster ( Billy Elliot The Musical, A Chorus Line, West Side Story) and featuring additional music and songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice alongside the iconic originals from the MGM film, join Dorothy and Toto as they are swept up from Kansas and transported over the rainbow to the re-imagined technicolour wonderland of Oz… where nothing is quite as it seems.

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