The cast of Overton Dramatic Society’s production of The Wizard of Oz are hard at work preparing for this year’s production, and the directors say they are hugely proud of the progress being made.
The first rehearsals have already given a glimpse of what’s to come, with plenty of talent, enthusiasm and energy on display. It looks like audiences are in for a fantastic show when the production arrives at St Mary’s Hall in November.
💚 Meet the incredible cast: 💚
Dorothy: Kayleigh Hale
Tin Man: Andrew Walker
Scarecrow: Rob Bailey
Lion: Doug Storer
Glinda: Kate Galvin
Wicked Witch: Jenna Clark
Riff: Ollie Galvin
Raff: Lochlan Williams
Monarch of the Munchkins: Holly Flanders
Oz: Tom Wheatley
Guard: Alice Naseby
Ensemble: Margaret Aldgate, Robert Beesley, Emma Davies, Phoebe Hale, Lizzie Lewis, Liz McLaren, Lauren McCann, Lesley Peters, Kay Pryce, Izzy Randall, Brigitte Tournier, Jo Watts, Finley Cox, Annette Wheatley, Jean Wheatley and Jim Wheatley.
Congratulations to everyone involved! If the first rehearsals are anything to go by, this is shaping up to be a brilliant production, with plenty of magic, music and fun along the Yellow Brick Road.
The Wizard of Oz will be performed at St Mary’s Hall from Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th November at 7.30pm, with an additional 2pm matinee performance on Saturday 28th November.
Tickets will first go on sale at the Overton Saturday Market on Saturday 3rd October, before being made available online afterwards. The team will also have a ticket stall at the November Saturday Market.
So, if you fancy following Dorothy, Toto and friends on their journey to the Emerald City, keep an eye out for those tickets. It looks set to be quite an adventure!
Picture: Overton Dramatic Society