Overview
There's little argument when it comes to film classics – no one can dispute that The Wizard Of Oz is timeless cinematic gold. The red shoes, Toto, the Wicked Witch of the West, flying monkeys, munchkins; it really is pure genius. But how does it fair on the stage? Pretty well, as a matter of fact.
The story's the same, but the whole feel of the script is awakened in full colour and with amazing energy thanks to the Harvest Rain Theatre Company. They've transformed the movie epic into a musical performance with all the major elements we love, but with the extra magical touch of a live stage show. These guys know what they're doing, so you can trust that Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and the Tin Man's legacy is in good hands – the team has worked on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar to critical acclaim.
It's almost eerie to think a movie of that calibre was made in 1939 and still manages to pass the test of time, really, who could forget 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', 'We're Off to See the Wizard' and 'If I Only had a Heart'? You won't, especially if you refresh your memory with QPAC's latest show. Sadly, clicking your heels three times won't get you free tickets, but hey, you can't put a price on happiness.