The Wizard of Oz at The Lowry 29th November - 4th January

The classic tale is the big musical for this Christmas at The Lowry.

Follow the yellow brick road to The Lowry this Christmas for the most magical family musical of them all - The Wizard of Oz.  Almost every ticket was sold in 2004, so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Based on the classic Judy Garland film, all the famous songs and characters are here - Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion, singing such evergreen hits as We’re Off To See The Wizard, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and of course the unforgettable, Over The Rainbow.

With magnificent special effects, including a dramatic tornado and a flying witch, you’ll see Dorothy (and Toto) transported from her everyday, monochrome world on the farm in Kansas, to Munchkin City in the colourful land of Oz. With lavish costumes, energetic dance routines and stunning laser effects, The Wizard of Oz has all the sparkle families have come to expect from Christmas shows produced by The Lowry and Pelé Productions.

International star Lorna Luft, Judy Garland’s daughter, stars as the Wicked Witch. Lorna's acclaimed career spans all facets of the entertainment industry. A versatile performer, she has found success as a vibrant concert singer, recording artist, motion picture, theatre and television actor, best-selling author and producer. Born to legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, she began her career at age eleven on her mother’s TV show and has flourished ever since. Most recently Lorna has been touring with the stage show, Songs My Mother Taught Me, and released her debut CD of the same name, produced by Barry Manilow and Colin R. Freeman. Lorna comments: “I’m so excited about performing in the show for which my mother is so well known. I can’t wait to play a baddie as it’s so different from anything I’ve done before. I always have such a good time in the UK and I’m really looking forward to appearing on stage at The Lowry.”

 

Plus, kids will get the chance to appear as a Munchkin alongside Lorna Luft, the daughter of Judy Garland, in The Lowry’s Christmas musical - The Wizard of Oz.

Auditions are being held at The Lowry on Mon 30th June at 5pm. Boys and girls must be a maximum height of 4'10" and aged over six years. A script will be provided and the hopefuls will be asked to sing although no backing track required. Suitable footwear for dancing should be worn as the children will be taught a simple routine.

Interested youngsters need to be available for performances at The Lowry during the period 29th Nov – 4th Jan. For more information, please email Pele Productions on pele.pro@btconnect.comm.

Almost every ticket was sold in 2004, so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.