23 June 2023 - 3 September 2023
Follow the yellow brick road next summer to The London Palladium!
Join Dorothy and Toto on an unforgettable adventure as they are swept over the rainbow to the merry old land of Oz.
Starring award-winning comedian and musical theatre star Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, Diversity star Ashley Banjo as The Tin Man in his West End musical debut and The London Palladium legend Gary Wilmot as The Wizard and Professor Marvel.
Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See the Wizard – with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice – this spectacular new production of The Wizard of Oz will be a magical experience for all the family.
The London Palladium is the home of the summer blockbuster musical, and there really will be no place like the Palladium for Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, as they embark on their journey down the Yellow Brick Road.
The Wizard of Oz runs from 23 June 2023 until 3 September 2023 at the London Palladium.
What's the story of The Wizard of Oz?
On her adventure along the Yellow Brick Road Dorothy meets Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion who help her on her way, but he villainous and frightfully glamorous Wicked Witch has other plans for Dorothy and Toto.
Through the menacing Dark Forest to the bright neon lights of the retro-futuristic Emerald City, Dorothy and her friends search for the powerful and mysterious Wizard of Oz, the only person who can grant their hearts’ desires, and maybe even a way home.
Who is in the cast of The Wizard of Oz?
The cast will feature Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, Diversity star Ashley Banjo as The Tin Man and Gary Wilmot as The Wizard and Professor Marvel.
Who are the creative team of The Wizard of Oz?
Directed by Nikolai Foster (Billy Elliot The Musical, A Chorus Line) The Wizard of Oz has choreography by Shay Barclay, Set Designer is Colin Richmond, Projection Designer is Douglas O’Connell, Costume and Puppet Designer is Rachael Canning, Lighting Designer is Ben Cracknell, Sound Designer is Adam Fisher, Creative Consultant is Mark Kaufman, Musical Director and Musical Supervisor is George Dyer, Magic Consultant is Scott Penrose, Casting Director is Kay Magson CDG, Props Supervisor is Marcus Hall Props, Costume Supervisor is Anna Josephs and Wigs, Hair and Makeup Designer is Elizabeth Marini.
Music by Harold Arlen, lyrics by E.Y Harburg with addittional music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, additional lyrics by Tim Rice. Adapted by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams from the book by L. Frank Baum.
Show Information
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
Show Photos
Cast Highlights
Important Notes
Please note Ashley Banjo will not be appearing in performances on the 19th and 20th July and Jason Manford will not be appearing in performances on 26th August.
Venue Information
London Palladium, 8 Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TFNearest Tube or Train: Oxford Circus (Victoria line, Central line, Bakerloo line)
Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 39, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159
Ticket Information
Official London Theatre tickets for The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, London
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The Wizard of Oz booking calendar and seating plan→
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Looks like fun; not sure I like Dorothy’s dress changing color, though.
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Dorhey Laura Smith singer amazing
WOW! How do they do the gown!?
Ersin zaid
me too
I really dislike Glinda’s “look.” The dress is pretty but I hate her headdress/face glitter… if they’re going to go for Wizard of Oz they should’ve done an outfit that was big and light pink!
They should have borrowed costumes from wicked!
It only reminds me of wicked…..
They ruin it with the rough American accents. It’s supposed to have in many places a cheerful English air.
the emerald city outfits remind me of the capitol outfits in hunger games!!! 😀
No…
really? thats a bummer! do you know why?
They don’t do The Jitterbug number in this production.
The Wizard Of Oz 1939 Full Movie in my channel
WTF is the choreographer doing?
Anyone know where i can find a video of them (or their replacement cast) doing jitterbug! i’ve looked fo ra while and am having a hard time finding it!
Auditions for Dorothy soon! Any tips? 🙂
Exactly the same for me!!!! Loool
everytime i watch this show, i feel like im watching a big lie…Thanks Wicked for opening my eyes…
everytime i watch this show, i feel like im watching a big lie…Thanks Wicked for opening my eyes…
yeah…i just don’t think anything compares =)
My thoughts exactly. Though I will say that there’s nothing like the excitement in the room at a high school production when the girl playing the witch rides the bike across the stage.
yeah. i love wizard of oz the film but the musical is a bit too….i dont know i just prefer the film
this was a fantastic production!
This production doesn’t help by using the ideas from Wicked as a pattern in an effort to cash in on it. It’s too bad that they would rather make a version for the moment than put in the effort to do something really great.
Really when did u leave??? And what year r u in
I loved the show I’m only 8 years old and I would do anything for you I it was bday yesteday so my mom took me to royal circle. And please tell the puppy well done
I SAW MISSY THE DOG!!!!!! yay! so it was missy and dave
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What did you think of it ?
This show really is FANTASTIC!!!!! The effort they have have put in!!!!!!!!
Wicked kinda ruined this show for me. Now I only think of Nessa Elphie and Galinda
this looks like a brilliant showi love hannah!!!! one small complaint
though :/ the ensemble costumes aren’t as elaborate as their wicked
counterparts… (please no rants, just stating an opinion and yes, i know
they’re two different interpretations of oz, i’m just saying compared to
other musicals, they just dont meet the standard)
Me and my hubby went to watch this show on Thursday and really really
enjoyed it. Fantastic set and the wicked witch is hilarious. We had seats
in the royal circle, the best seats I’ve ever sat in, just perfect for
viewing the stage. I could not recommend it more:)
@Cristella369 OMG i used to go that school. your so lucky, i never went
antwhere
I watched it today with my school chestnuts primary school I was sitting in
the upper circle right in the middle
if this show was a guy i world so marry it 😉
seen it tonight WOW LOVED IT…..
i thought dave was playing toto
@MusicalsFan15 But the costumes are more similar to the Wicked costumes
than to the costumes in the film or any other production of The Wizard of
OZ, especially the Witches costumes. If they’re gonna take inspiration for
costumes it should be from previous versions of this story not its side
story
personaly i think Sophie would have done a better Job.