SCARECROW, TIN MAN, LION & THE WITCHES
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EDWARD BAKER-DULY (Tin Man), DAVID GANLY (Lion), PAUL KEATING (Scarecrow), EMILY TIERNEY (Glinda) and
HANNAH WADDINGHAM (Wicked Witch of the West)are to joinMichael Crawford and Danielle Hope in Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ, opening at The London Palladium in February 2011.
The Wizard of Oz promises to be the biggest theatre event of the year, combining all the much-loved songs
from the Oscar-winning movie scorewithnew songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, marking the first
time they have worked together in over 30 years on a new production.
EDWARD BAKER-DULY will play the Tin Man, the iconic character who longs for a heart. Edward’s West End
theatre credits include Gone With The Wind (New London Theatre), Salad Days (Vaudeville Theatre and UK
Tour) and West Side Story (Prince of Wales Theatre and UK Tour), as well as Rookery Nook (Menier Chocolate
Factory).
He will be joined by DAVID GANLY as the Cowardly Lion. David’s past theatre credits include the role of Amos in
Chicago (Cambridge Theatre), The Full Monty (Prince of Wales Theatre), Peter Hall’s production of Uncle Vanya
for English Touring Theatre, Doctor Doolittle (UK tour) and The Lonesome West (Lyceum Theatre and
Broadway). He was last seen on stage in London in Joe Hill Gibbins’ production The Beauty Queen of Leenane at
the Young Vic.
Two-time Olivier Award nominee PAUL KEATING will play the Scarecrow - who would while away the hours,
conferrin' with the flowers…if he only had a brain. Paul’s work in theatre includes the title role in Tommy
(Shaftesbury Theatre),Blowing Whistles (Leicester Square Theatre), Tick… Tick… BOOM! (Duchess Theatre), and
the lead role of Seymour in Olivier Award-nominated production of The Little Shop of Horrors at Menier
Chocolate Factory and in the West End.
EMILY TIERNEY takes on the role of Glinda, The Good Witch and most powerful sorceress of Oz. Emily’s stage
credits include All The Fun Of The Fair (Garrick) and Wicked (Apollo) and for TV, New Tricks on BBC.
HANNAH WADDINGHAM will create the role of The Wicked Witch of the West on stage. Her extensive work in the
theatre includes the role of Desiree in A Little Night Music (Garrick Theatre and Menier Chocolate Factory), The Lady
of the Lake in Spamalot (a role she originated in the West End, and played on Broadway), Into The Woods (Regent’s
Park Open Air Theatre), Bad Girls The Musical (West Yorkshire Playhouse), A Chorus of Disapproval
(TheatrClywd), Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Likes of Us (Sydmonton Festival), The Beautiful Game (Cambridge
Theatre) and Lautrec (Shaftesbury Theatre). She has been twice nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a
Musical (in 2007 for Spamalot and in 2010 for A Little Night Music). Her television credits include My Hero, William
and Mary, Coupling and Footballers' Wives.
Developed from the ever-popular 1939 MGM screenplay, The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the
all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team who delighted audiences
of all ages with their recent London Palladium revival of The Sound of Music.Audiences will be captivated as
The London Palladium is transformed into the mythical Emerald City with breathtaking special effects and
scenery to bring to life the real story of Oz.
Starring MICHAEL CRAWFORDand DANIELLE HOPE, the winner of the BBC smash hit talent show Over The
Rainbow, The Wizard of Ozpreviews from Monday 7thFebruary 2011 (Press Night: Tuesday 1stMarch at 7pm).
MICHAEL CRAWFORD, who takes on the eponymous role of The Wizard, is internationally-renowned for
originating the title role in The Phantom of the Opera and loved by millions for his role as the hapless Frank
Spencer in the classic British sitcom, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. His hugely successful career spans four
decades, and includes his triumphant performance in the hit show Barnum at the London Palladium and the
role of Count Fosco in Andrew Lloyd Webber’sThe Woman in White. He is a multi Olivier and Tony-award
winning star whose acclaim encompasses theatre, television and film and he was appointed an OBE in 1988.
DANIELLE HOPEcaptured the hearts of the country and will now step into the ruby slippers of Dorothy, the role
immortalised by Judy Garland.
The London Palladium, arguably the world’s most famous theatre and this year celebrating its 100 th birthday, is
a great favourite with performers and audiences alike and has a very rich entertainment history presenting
variety, pantomime and spectacular family musicals. Just one aspect of the elaborate stage design for The
Wizard of Oz will be a restoration of the legendary revolving stage which everyone remembers from the finale
of Television’s Sunday Night at the London Palladium.
The Wizard of Ozby L Frank Baum is directed by Jeremy Sams, choreographed by Arlene Phillips, music and
lyrics by Harold Arlen and E Y Harburg, with additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
with the set and costumes designed by Robert Jones.produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bill Kenwright.
Tickets are available from The London Palladium Box Office on 0844 412 2957or online from
www.wizardofozthemusical.com
For all media enquiries please contact David Bloom and Jennifer Reynolds at Target Live
David Bloom (t) 0203 372 0955 (e) david.bloom@target-live.co.uk
Jennifer Reynolds (t) 0203 372 0956 (e) jennifer.reynolds@target-live.co.uk
(w) www.target-live.co.uk
Press Night: Tuesday 1stMarch at 7pm
Press Photo call: Friday 25th February 1pm-3pm
Please see attached sheet for full listings details
THE WIZARD OF OZ – LISTINGS INFO
Booking Online
www.wizardofozthemusical.com
Telephone Booking
Box office & 24 hour credit card bookings: 0844 412 2957
www.seetickets.com
(no booking fee)
Performance times
Preview performance times (Mon7th- Mon 28thFeb 2011)
Mon, Wed- Sat at 7:30pm
Tue at 7pm
Wed & Sat at 2:30pm
(Please note: first Wed matinee 16thFeb 2011; first Sat matinee 19thFeb 2011)
Performance Times
(from Tues1stMarch 2011)
Tue at 7pm
Wed- Sat at 7:30pm
Wed & Sat at 2:30pm
Sun at 3pm
Press night: Tues 1stMarch at 7pm
Please note: first Sunday matinee Sun 13thMarch 2011
Preview seat prices
Save £10 on all ticket prices
Seat Prices
Stalls £62.50 £55.00 £45.00 £37.50 £25.00
Dress Circle £62.50; Upper Circle £37.50 £32.00 £25.00; Boxes £62.50 £32.00
All tickets include a 75p theatre restoration levy
Sophie Evans
Sophie was runner-up to Danielle Hope in Over The Rainbow.
She will be performing on Tuesday evenings at 7pm, from Tuesday 8th March, and throughout the weeks of 2nd
May, 5th September and 12th September, when Danielle Hope is away.
Groups of 10+
See GROUPS
0844 412 4650 / groups@seetickets.com
See EDUCATION
0844 412 4649 / education@seetickets.com
Parking and Public Transport
The London Palladium is in Argyll St. which runs between Oxford St. and Great Marlborough St.
Tube: Oxford Circus
NCP: Cavendish Square
Congestion Charge: Congestion charge allows free access into the West End from 6:00pm Monday to Friday
and all day Saturday and Sunday