Sydney Theatre Company presents Windmill’s production of
THE WIZARD OF OZ
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
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
An adventure in a fantastical world of wonder somewhere over the rainbow...
Exactly 70 years on from the iconic MGM film, Sydney Theatre Company presents Windmill's retelling of the much loved tale of Dorothy’s quest to find herself and her way back home.
As a tribute to the magic and originality of this enduring adventure, this is a daring, flamboyant and exhilarating theatrical journey for the whole family. Full of imagination, and invigorated with some surprising twists, this Wizard of Oz is a celebration of the yellow brick road we all travel to find out just what we’re made of.
Join us for a visually spectacular and musically sumptuous adventure written for another Land of Oz in a brand new century.
Warning: This play contains cross-dressing, a (lame) lion and truly wicked witches.
Suitable for children aged 8 and above, and their families
Reviews
"Modern take on a timeless tale sure to bring the house down." The Australian
Read the full review in The Australian here.
"A hip-hop, computer generated, bells and whistles, smoke and mirrors, rearranged retelling of the classic children’s tale." The Sunday Mail
“It can be very dangerous to take a well loved story and mess around with it… unless you are the creative team at Windmill.” Adelaide Theatre Guide
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I saw this production in adelaide and it was incredible! The realisation by this company was truely world class. This production should be seen all over Australia. If not the World. The wizard of Oz flung into the 21st cetury and it works. Go and see it, with ya kids-or ya mates! - James
Hello, my school watched the Wizard of Oz play today, i just got to tell you guys i just loved the play from being to end even though the story is mainly for kids under the age 9 i just want to see it again and again. I believe the play was fantastic - Amanda
I came and saw the wizard of oz with my school wycliffe christain, and i thought that i was the best play that i have ever seen! the actors were great and the set was wonderful! thanx for a great play! p.s i think that luke clayson is really cute! - Sarah
Fantastic! I walked into the theater on an excursion, preparing myself for some cheesy, singing thing, but I was amazed! The lighting and set work were outstanding, and the songs, mixed with a modern twist made it just... great!!! I would seriously recommend it to older children, I'm 16 and I walked out happy and laughing. I hope that a soundtrack of the music is brought out - it was excellent, and I'd be eager to buy it! - Rachel
This was my first experience at a theatre; and definitely the best. Everything was spellbinding - if I had another ticket I would happily watch it all over again. Thank you so much to all the people who brought me this great production (the Scarecrow was my favourite), and I hope you continue to create many more. - Grace
