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The Show
'We're off to see.
'The most magical adventure of them all.
Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical.
Starring Russell Grant as The Wizard and Sophie Evans (BBC's smash hit Over The Rainbow) as Dorothy.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team that delighted audiences of all ages with their recent London Palladium revival of The Sound of Music.
Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay this new production contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their heart's desires.
Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high stage, stalls rows A and B are not suitable for children.
Side stalls may be restricted view.
History of the Wizard of Oz
Based on the original 1939 film, 'The Wizard of Oz' has been adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams in 2011, the same team who successfully brought 'The Sound of Music' to the London Palladium.
Why book London theatre breaks to the Wizard of Oz?
Come and see one of the most magical adventures of all time at the Wizard of Oz theatre show at the London Palladium. Fun for all the family, sing along to all the classic numbers and hear one or two new ones.
Awards and what the critics have to say
The Wizard of Oz is a relatively new musical but already has won many plaudits from leading theatre critics:
"glittered back into vibrant life, filled with exciting innovation, colour and style from Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production" Paul Callan, Daily Express
"Lloyd Webber brings a brilliant new show to the West End", Tim Walker, Sunday Telegraph
"Danielle Hope, picked for the role of Dorothy by the public on BBC show Over the Rainbow, makes a winning impression." Henry Hitchings, This is London
Interesting facts about the Wizard of Oz- The Wizard of Oz is Andrew Lloyd Webber's 17th musical
- The lead role of Dorothy, is played by Danielle Hope who won the BBC reality series Over the Rainbow.
- The runner up of the show Sophie Evans plays the role when Danielle is unavailable or on holiday.
- The musical took pre-opening sales of £10 million
- Plans are in the works for a Broadway production
London Palladium
Argyll Street
London
W1F 7TF
Directions:
Take the Victoria or Central line to Oxford Circus station and exit onto Argyll street. The theatre is a 2 minute walk.
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The Wizard Of Oz
London Palladium
Argyll Street
London
W1F 7TF
Evenings: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday to Saturday 7:30pm. From the 21st February Tuesday performances start at 7.30pm
Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30pm, Sunday at 3pm
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| Audience Reviews of The Wizard Of Oz |
| | Overall score: | | |  94% (based upon 100 reviews) | | | All The Wizard Of Oz reviews are written by customers who have seen the show. Hotel Direct invites all theatre break guests to submit a review. | |
| | | Review score:   | 22/2/2012 | | "Spoilt by poor theatre seats, unable to see the right side of stage." | |
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 19/2/2012 | | "Fantastic!" | |
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 19/2/2012 | | "Excellent theatre break" | | "The wizard of oz is an excellent show for young and old alike. Highly enjoyable"
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 15/2/2012 | | | "Was lovely and brilliant !!"
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 14/2/2012 | | "Excellent show" | | "Brilliant show and no hassle at all everything went smoothly excellent service from hotelsdirect"
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 30/1/2012 | | "An absolutely fantastic show, highly recommended." | |
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 14/1/2012 | | "Enjoyable and fun" | | "Good performances from all actors. the original seats would have limited our enjoyment but the Chaep up grade due to low numbers helped a lot."
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 9/1/2012 | | "fantastic" | | "The production was outstanding, by interacting digital screens, they have bought it to another level. If there was a disappointment, it would sadly be michael crawford, I have seen him in many things, but something is lacking in this perfomance, he didnt actually have a very big part although the wizard he was not on stage as much as other characters, and somehow his singing voice was not there, however did not detrct from fact that show was fantastic"
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 30/12/2011 | | "Excellent Entertainment" | | "Show seemed slow to start but soon got into its stride. Upper circle seats very tight. I should have paid more for incresed comfort."
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| | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | Review score: | 28/12/2011 | | "wizard of oz" | | "seats werent the best, but the show was outstanding, my six year old watched all the way through open mouthed, that to me is priceless"
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