12-11-2014: The wonderful Wizard of OZ
We’re off to see The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the most magical adventure of all time!
Follow the yellow brick road, to the magic land of National Children’s Theatre (NCT), in Parktown, Johannesburg. A storm is blowing there and soon it will give rise to a mighty twister that will transport audiences to the magical Land of Oz from Monday 10 November to December 21, 2014.
Click your heels together and join Dorothy and her beloved dog Toto, as they journey over the rainbow to the Emerald City searching for the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. Along the way she meets Dorothy’s friends: Scarecrow in need of a brain, rusty Tin Man in search of a heart, and Cowardly Lion who lacks courage.
Audiences of all ages will experience a rare treat as the adventure unfolds on stage. The magic of this musical is sure to cast its spell on the entire family. Whether you're young or old, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will strike an emotional chord in all who recognise life's lessons learned in Oz: The importance of mind and heart; the need to dream and dare to ride out storms; the joys of loving and crying; the despair of being lost and the joy of being found again. And the final lesson is that no matter how far our journeys take us – there’s no place like home.
The L Frank Baum classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz will be directed by Francois Theron, Musical Supervision by Rowan Bakker, Choreography by Caitlin Clerk, while Set Design and Lighting are by Stan Knight and Jane Gosnell respectively.
Emma Victoria Hayden has been cast in the role of Dorothy. On her journey through the Land of Oz she meets up with Scarecrow (Phillip Schnetler), Tin Man (Sean Louw) and Cowardly Lion (Gamelihle Bovana). Devon Flemmer appears as Wizard and also Uncle Henry. Suzaan Helberg cast in the role of Good Witch, Patricia Boyer as The Wicked Witch, Nomonde Matiwane and Yamikani Mahaka-Phiri.
This is a perfect opportunity to give your family a piece of Oz this December holiday season. If you don't reserve your Oz seats NOW, you may miss out altogether.
When Mondays to Saturdays during government school term and Tuesdays to Sundays during school holidays.
Dates Monday, 10 November to 21 December 2014
Time 10:30 and 14:30 during government school holidays
Place National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg
Tours can be arranged to schools during school term
Ticket prices:
Four types of tickets: Tickets for chairs are R110 and tickets for cushions are R90.00. Pensioner’s over 65 tickets are R90.00 per person. Block Bookings tickets are R90.00 adults and R70.00 children. Tickets are on sale now, phone Claudy on 011 484 -1584/5 or email bookings@nctt.org.za .
There is ample free safe parking available within the grounds. Note Booking is essential as we sometimes tour to schools.
