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Jerwood Foundation Announces Opportunity For West Yorkshire-Based Scenic Workshop Artist Trainee At At Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Leeds Playhouse announced a new opportunity for a West Yorkshire-based scenic workshop artist trainee, supported by the Jerwood Foundation, aimed at boosting careers in the arts sector.

Cast Set For MR SNOW at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

Leeds Playhouse has announced its cast for Mr Snow, its enchanting new show for young audiences in its Courtyard Theatre from 30 November to 4 January. T

CORALINE - A MUSICAL Will Premiere at Leeds Playhouse in 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

After worldwide success as a bestselling book and cult movie, Coraline – A Musical will premiere at Leeds Playhouse in spring 2025 ahead of a national tour. 

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For TIDY at Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023

Further details have been revealed for the world premiere of Tidy, playing at Polka Theatre from Saturday 10 February to Sunday 24 March.

Craig Revel Horwood, The Vivienne, and Gary Wilmot Join UK Tour of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Select Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

Strictly Come Dancing's longest-standing judge, Craig Revel Horwood, and RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and Dancing on Ice finalist, The Vivienne will both play The Wicked Witch of the West in the upcoming tour of The Wizard of Oz. Gary Wilmot will reprise his West End role as The Wizard. Learn more about the tour and find out how to get tickets here!

Swedish Premier Of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes To Göteborgsoperan
by Annette Stolt - Oct 2, 2023

In autumn 2024, there will be the Swedish premiere of the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl's classic Kalle and the Chocolate Factory. The musical premieres at the Gothenburg Opera in a completely new set.

Aston Merrygold and The Vivienne Join THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Liverpool Empire; Full Tour Dates Announced
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

JLS star Aston Merrygold will play The Tin Man and Liverpool-raised, RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and Dancing on Ice finalist, The Vivienne, The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz at the Liverpool Empire this Christmas. Learn more about the production and find out the full list of tour dates here!

Georgina Onuorah Will Play Dorothy in THE WIZARD OF OZ at The London Palladium This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

Georgina Onuorah will play the lead role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz this summer. Georgina is currently playing Ado Annie in the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning production of Oklahoma! (Wyndham's Theatre).

Dianne Pilkington, Louis Gaunt and Christina Bianco Join THE WIZARD OF OZ at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

Dianne Pilkington, Louis Gaunt and Christina Bianco will join the cast of The Wizard of Oz this summer. Dianne will play the Wicked Witch of the West, Louis will be the Scarecrow and Christina will play Glinda The Good Witch.

Gary Wilmot to Play The Wizard in THE WIZARD OF OZ This Summer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 15, 2023

Gary Wilmot, one of the all-time legends of The London Palladium and a star of the annual Palladium Panto, will play the title role in The Wizard of Oz this summer.

Jason Manford and Ashley Banjo to Star in the THE WIZARD OF OZ this Summer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 23, 2023

Jason Manford and Ashley Banjo will star in the The Wizard of Oz, the musical based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, which plays a strictly limited season at the world famous London Palladium this summer.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Will Open UK Tour at the Liverpool Empire This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023

The Wizard of Oz, the musical based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, will embark on a UK Tour, following this summer's forthcoming season at the world-famous London Palladium.

THE WIZARD OF OZ is Coming to the London Palladium in 2023
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 1, 2022

Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are thrilled to announce that The Wizard of Oz, the musical based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, will play a strictly limited season at the world-famous London Palladium next summer.

Video: See Georgina Onuorah, Christina Bianco & More in Rehearsals for THE WIZARD OF OZ at Curve
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022

Watch an inside look at The Wizard of Oz, coming to Curve this Christmas! The production runs Running in Leicester Saturday 19 November 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023. It stars Georgina Onuorah, Christina Bianco and more.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIZARD OF OZ at Leicester Curve
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2022

There’s no place like Curve this Christmas as the theatre reveals the full cast of its festive musical The Wizard of Oz. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Full Cast Announced For Curve's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2022

There's no place like Curve this Christmas as the theatre reveals the full cast of its festive musical The Wizard of Oz.

Video: Georgina Onuorah Star Of THE WIZARD OF OZ At Curve Leicester, Sings 'Over The Rainbow'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2022

Leicester's Curve theatre has revealed rising star Georgina Onuorah will lead its Christmas musical The Wizard of Oz as Dorothy later this year. See video of Georgina performing the iconic song, 'Over the Rainbow'!

Dance Stage Version Of KES REIMAGINED Will Be Live Streamed For Free
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2020

Kes Reimagined,created by award-winning choreographer Jonathan Watkins, will be made available to watch online via The Space for free from Tuesday 19 May at 7pm and available for 30 days.

BWW Review: PINOCCHIO, Citizens Theatre
by Emma Ainley-Walker - Dec 13, 2019

Citizens Theatre Christmas shows have built a reputation for a certain darkness, different to your standard pantomime, but still full of Christmas spirit. Pinocchio is no different.

BBC Four to Broadcast Choreographer Jonathan Watkins' KES REIMAGINED
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2019

Ken Loach's film Kes was a huge success in 1969. Now, five decades later and Kes Reimagined revisits the story of youngster Billy Casper and the kestrel which he trains. The new film, by award-winning choreographer Jonathan Watkins and director Ross MacGibbon, premiered at Leeds International Film Festival last week and will be broadcast on BBC Four on Tuesday 19 November at 10pm.