The cast for our upcoming panto The Wizard of Oz - affectionately known as TWOO - has been announced and rehearsals started this week.
Dorothy Gale Abigail Woodhead
Scarecrow Miles Doughty
Tin Man Greg Cole
Cowardly Lion Jess Cherry
Glinda, the good witch of the North Chloe Cardin-Stewart
The wicked witch of the West Jemma-Louise Smith
Englebert, King of the Munchkins David Connor
Riff-Raff, slave to the wicked witch Justin Clinch
Gatekeeper /Wizard of Oz Gill Peeling
Palace Guard Laura Boyles
Farmhand Rebecca Russell
Emerald City citizens: Daniel Smith, Dan Jones
We are also joined by our junior chorus of munchkins, animals and soldiers.
The show is written by James Barry and is based on the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L Frank Baum. It is not a traditional panto but it has many of the well-loved elements associated with pantomime - oh yes it does!
Show dates 7.30pm Thursday 8 December to Saturday 10 December. Matinee performance 2.30pm Saturday 10 December.