Go Over The Rainbow To Stockport Plaza This Summer As Full Cast Announced For WIZARD OF OZ

Regal Entertainments recently announced that their smash hit production of The Wizard of Oz would be heading to Stockport Plaza this summer, and producers are now excited to reveal the full cast.

Previously announced Eastenders actress Cheryl Fergison and singing sensation Charlotte Gallagher will be joined by X Factor star David Heath as the Scarecrow, Blood Brothers star Olivia Sloyan as Glinda, the charismatic Philip McGuiness playing the Tinman and hilarious panto favourite Simon Foster as Cowardly Lion.

The show, which comes to Stockport Plaza from Monday 7 - Saturday 12 August, was a huge success during its run at St Helens Theatre Royal last October playing to a packed-out auditorium, and is guaranteed to delight audiences of Stockport this August.

Cheryl Fergison, most notably known for playing Heather Trott in the BBC soap, returns as The Wicked Witch of the West; a multi-talented performer, Cheryl has starred in many stage and film productions and is a wonderful singer and musician.

No stranger to pantomime, she has also appeared in Cinderella, Jack and The Beanstalk and Beauty and the Beast to name but a few, as well as making audiences boo and hiss with her performance as The Wicked Witch in 2016's production of The Wizard of Oz.

Stepping in to the coveted Ruby Slippers once more, the incredibly talented Charlotte Gallagher also returns to play Dorothy. Audiences may recognise Charlotte from her wealth of stage experience including panto roles at venues across the North West including performances of Peter Pan, Snow White and Alice in Wonderland.

David Heath was a contestant on ITV's The X Factor back in 2006 as a member of boy band Eton Road. Since his time on the show he has turned his talents to theatre with credits including Billy in Wag - The Musical, as well as pantomime leading men including Aladdin, Prince Valentine in Snow White and Prince Valiant in Sleeping Beauty.

Olivia Sloyan trained at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) and London School of Musical Theatre. Her stage credits include Blood Brothers in both the West End and touring production, along with Sue in Rita, Sue and Bob Too at St Helens Theatre Royal and Cinderella and Snow White at Buxton Opera House.

Guaranteed to give an oil-slick performance as Tinman, the charming Philip McGuiness is a panto regular having previously played Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and Captain Hook in Peter Pan.

Finally, renowned for his feat as the dame in countless panto land productions including Potty Polly in Beauty and the Beast and Widow Twankey in Aladdin, Simon Foster will be bringing his hilarious antics as the Cowardly Lion.

The Wizard of Oz is a firm family favourite which tells the story of young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto as they embark on a wondrous adventure over the rainbow in the magical land of Oz.

Regal Entertainments' version of this classic family show includes a hilariously funny script, dazzling costumes and sets, plus a wealth of brilliant songs and show-stopping choreography.

Be sure to join Dorothy, Toto and all their new friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road to The Emerald City in search of the Wizard of Oz who can make all their dreams come true.

Wizard of Oz Producer, Chantelle Nolan said: "We are very excited to be bringing this production to Stockport. We had an amazing time during the run of the show in St Helens last year, audiences seemed to go mad for it with many families making return visits. We are now delighted to confirm our stellar cast, and they cannot wait to entertain families of Stockport!"

The Wizard of Oz runs from Monday 7 - Saturday 12 August. Tickets are now on sale. Book early to avoid disappointment.

The cast is subject to change.

For further information visit: www.stockportplaza.co.uk

LISTING DETAILS

Regal Entertainments Ltd presents The Wizard of Oz

Dates: Monday 7 - Saturday 12 August

Times: 1pm and 5pm

Tickets: From £13 (Groups 20+ from £12)

VENUE INFORMATION:

STOCKPORT

Plaza Theatre

Mersey Square

Stockport

SK1 1SP

BOX OFFICE:

0161 477 7779

WEBSITE:

www.stockportplaza.co.uk

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