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SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz
DESCRIPTION:The Wizard of Oz by Reading Operatic Society\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Wizard of Oz presented by Reading Operatic Society\n\n\n\nBy L. Frank Baum with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg \n\n\n\nBackground Music by Herbert Stothart. \n\n\n\nDance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard with Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company \n\n\n\nBased upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. \n\n\n\nThe 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”. \n\n\n\nFollow 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDates & times:Wednesday 27 March at 7.30pmThursday 28 March at 7.30pmFriday 29 March at 2.30pm and 7.30pmSaturday 30 March at 2.30pm and 7.30pm \n\n\n\nPrices:Adults £23.00\, Concessions £21.00\, Family Price (2 adults and 2 children) £84.00. \n\n\n\nConcessions are Senior Citizens\, Students\, Under 18s and Keepers/Friends. \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy\, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy. \n\n\n\nDuration:TBC\, including an interval. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kenton Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSituated 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Kenton Theatre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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