The Wizard of Oz London tickets
Following a smash-hit season at The London Palladium and a record-breaking UK and Ireland Tour, The Wizard of Oz has followed the yellow brick to the West End! Playing for a strictly limited four week run this summer, don’t miss your chance to see this magical family show. Click your heels and book your tickets today!
About The Wizard of Oz
Adaptations of L. Frank Baum‘s 1900 children’s fantasy novel have been delighting audiences for almost a hundred years. According to the Liberty of Congress, the much-loved 1939 picture is most seen film in movie history. The critics were just as enamoured by the Emerald City, with the picture winning 3 Oscars, including Best Song for “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”.
Showcasing this award-winning original score, with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, the newest adaptation from Nikolai Foster captures the heart of the original for a modern audience.
The Wizard of Oz synopsis
When a tornado transports Dorothy and her dog Toto from Kansas to the magical world of Oz, nothing is quite as it seems…
Following Glinda the Good Witch’s advice and setting off down the yellow brick road, Dorothy soon befriends a Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion. Dorothy quickly discovers that she isn’t the only one in search of something, as each of her new friends reveals their hearts (or missing hearts) desires.
Despite the best efforts of the Wicked Witch, the unlikely quintet eventually reach the retro-futuristic Emerald City, where the great and powerful Oz resides. It is here, at the home of The Wizard, where the friends hope they’ll be granted their wishes, and maybe even a way home…
Facts and critical acclaim
- The multi award winning director, Nikolai Foster, has been described as ‘world class’ by The Daily Telegraph. His adaptation of The Wizard of Oz earned a host of 5-star reviews, with All That Dazzles describing it as 'Visually gorgeous, consistently glorious to watch'.
- The Wizard of Oz is Andrew Lloyd Webber's 18th musical! The highly decorated composer is an EGOT winner, having won a Primetime Emmy Award, three Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and six Tony Awards.
Please bear in mind
This production is recommended for ages 6+, and under 4s will not be admitted into the theatre. Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.
The Wizard of Oz cast
Main cast
Tin Man – Aston Merrygold
The Wicked Witch of the West – The Vivienne
Dorothy – Aviva Tulley
Scarecrow – Benjiman Yates
Cowardly Lion – Nic Greenshields
Toto – Abigail Matthews
The Wizard of Oz creatives
Main creatives
Director – Nikolai Foster
Original Music – Harold Arlen
Original Lyrics – E.Y. Harburg
Additional Music and Adaptation – Andrew Llyod Webber
Additional Lyrics – Tim Rice
Original Book – L. Frank Baum
Adaptation – Jeremy Sams
Choreographer – Shay Barclay
Set Designer – Colin Richmond