About the Show

Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of the classic movie following Dorothy's magical adventure through Oz.

When Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical land of Oz by a tornado, she embarks on a journey to find the Wizard of Oz in order to return home to her aunt & uncle in Kansas. As she travels from Munchkinland down the Yellow Brick Road, she meets a scarecrow in need of a brain, a tin man in need of a heart, and a cowardly lion in need of courage. Together, they encounter challenges and obstacles, including the wicked witch of the west, discovering the true meaning of friendship and home along the way.

Presenting the timeless original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including classics like "Over The Rainbow," "Follow The Yellow Brick Road," and "We're Off To See The Wizard," alongside extra melodies crafted by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Featuring Aston Merrygold from JLS as The Tin Man and The Vivienne, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and star of Dancing On Ice, this enchanting production promises to captivate audiences of all ages with its magical allure.

Critic Reviews (11)

"this musical is upbeat, colourful fun and a great introduction to theatre"
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For a previous production

The Wizard of Oz, running over the summer, could be seen as being aimed at kids, but there’s plenty to enjoy for the adults too. This fresh take on a classic remains faithful to the story we all know and love but gives it so much more. Like the characters, Fosters production is smart, brave and full of heart, it’s pure joyous escapism, and for a musical like this, there really is no place like the London Palladium.
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For a previous production

Clearly, a ton of creatives, effort, and money have been poured into this show, but unfortunately the production falls flat. Had more effort been put into developing and coordinating the story, instead of splurging on things like costumes (which, to be fair, are magnificently designed by Rachael Canning) and poor designs, maybe it would be a more well-rounded show. Nonetheless, you can’t deny the moving score, the beloved characters, or the campness of The Wizard of Oz.
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For a previous production

"The sets are bling, the cast good, but this suffers by comparison with both the film and the stage spin-off Wicked."
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For a previous production

“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation of the iconic 1939 musical film fantasy is a relentlessly professional piece of entertainment, with the feelgood sentiment bolted on...And in this time of stupid culture wars it’s good to see a ruthlessly commercial adaption of the story which is also inclusive.”
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For a previous production

"Many of the ingredients work – choreography, performances and orchestrations. Yet Foster’s production of this most enchanting of stories is efficient rather than inspired."
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For a previous production

“This is a 'Wizard of Oz' with all possible fantastical trappings. But after an evening in this headache-inducingly loud and bright fantasy, you may well be wishing you were home, along with Dorothy.”
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For a previous production

“The show is full of imagination and skewed realities but throws too much at us and it feels like we are not so much inside Dorothy’s dream but an arcade game or hallucinatory quiz show. When it quietens, the performances shine. And when the screen projects the big empty skies and tarmac of a road movie, the story takes life.”
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