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The Wizard of Oz
27 March 2024 to 30 March 2024
About The Wizard of Oz presented by Reading Operatic Society
By L. Frank Baum with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart.
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard with 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.
The award-winning Reading Operatic Society is proud and privileged to present, by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark, an Easter treat for the whole family, “The Wizard of Oz”.
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz has thrilled audiences worldwide.
This stage adaptation, originally presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, premiered at the Barbican Centre in London, starring Imelda Staunton as Dorothy and featured Bille Brown as the Wicked Witch of the West, Paul Greenwood as the Scarecrow and John Bowe as the Tin Man. Imelda Staunton’s husband, Jim Carter (of Downton Abbey fame), played the Cowardly Lion.
With the Creative Team of Director Jake Turnell Willett, Associate Musical Director Amy Bingham and Choreographer Kim Coulson, this promises to be a splashy, spectacle-driven, fun extravaganza suitable for all ages, which should not be missed.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Dates & times:
Wednesday 27 March at 7.30pm
Thursday 28 March at 7.30pm
Friday 29 March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Saturday 30 March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Prices:
Adults £23.00, Concessions £21.00, Family Price (2 adults and 2 children) £84.00.
Concessions are Senior Citizens, Students, Under 18s and Keepers/Friends.
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Duration:
TBC, including an interval.
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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