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The Wizard Of Oz ( London Palladium ) - Musical

We're off to see the most magical adventure of all. Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical. Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz is a charming adaptation of the all time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM movie (1939) this new production contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click your red shoes together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, the cowardly Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they travel through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and fulfil their heart's desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her flying monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this great family musical treat. Michael Crawford makes his appearance at the West End stage to star as the Wizard! Please note that runner up contestant Sophie Evans will perform on Tuesdays and during Danielle Hope's holidays (weeks commencing 2nd May, 5th and 12th September 2011).

London Palladium

Argyll Street
London W1V 1AD

Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus
Nearest Bus Stop: 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 39, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159

In the 1880's the site of the present theatre was home to Hengler's Circus. The current theatre was built in 1910 and presented variety. It was originally named The Palladium before changing to the now familiar name The London Palladium in 1934.

The London Palladium became known to many millions in the mid-1950's with the weekly television variety show "Sunday Night at The London Palladium", a format that was revived some years later in the late 1980's with "Live From The Palladium". The theatre has also been used for concerts - perhaps the most famous one being the 1960's Judy Garland/Liza Minnelli concert which was televised on television.

In 1931 the London Palladium saw the emergence of a group of comedians who together formed what became to be known as the famous "Crazy Gang" who occupied the theatre from June 1931 through to Oct 1939.

From the 1980's in particular the London Palladium become associated with large scale musicals such as, "The King and I" with Yul Brynner and Virginia McKenna, Barnum with Michael Crawford, "Singin' in the Rain" with Tommy Steele, the short lived "Ziegfeld" with Topol, "La Cage Aux Follies" with George Hearn and Denis Quilley, the Opera North/Royal Shakespeare Company's production of "Show Boat", "Oliver!" with Jonathan Pryce and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" starring Michael Ball.