A magical new production
The Wizard of Oz re-imagines the classic story by L. Frank Baum in the youth group’s signature style.
In this version, Dorothy is a lonely girl who lives in a children’s home and is determined to find her father after receiving a mysterious copy of his favourite book, The Wizard of Oz.
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Hide AdBut before she has a chance, Dorothy is swept up in a dream-like storm, finding herself in Oz itself and meeting a raft of colourful characters, including Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and The Wicked Witch of the West.
Making up the principal cast are: Shakira Kahn (Dorothy); Hakim Kahn (Sid/Scarecrow); Gregory Worden (Timothy/Tin Man); Caitlyn Bowden (Laurie/Cowardly Lion); Joshua Marsden (The Wizard of Oz/Father to Dorothy); Kayley Lonsdale (Ms West/Elphaba, Wicked Witch of the West); Io Limmer (Miss Linda/Glinda, Good Witch of the South); Mia Le’Febour (Miss Gilly/Locasta, Good Witch of the North); Emily Riley (Ms Munch/Evanora, Wicked Witch of the East); and Shanti Kahn (Young Dorothy).
The show will take place at Burnley Arts Centre, Queen’s Park Road, at 1-30pm and 7-30pm.
Tickets are £6 for adults, £4 for concessions, £3 for BYT members and £18 for a family ticket.
To book call 01282 458655 or visit burnleyyouththeatre.org/