Follow the Yellow Brick Road this Christmas
Open Auditions for Junior Ensemble
They’ll be no place like Saffron Hall this Christmas as the award-winning venue and KD Theatre Productions proudly present the magical, family-friendly pantomime The Wizard of Oz from Thursday 23rd December – Wednesday 29th December 2021.
Join Dorothy (played by Lucy Bell) as she embarks on an exciting adventure, over the rainbow, where along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow (Jack Ballard) who longs for a brain, the Tin Man (Joey Warne) who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion (James Stirling) who is desperate to be brave and find some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West (Laura Hyde) watching her every move! Will the beautiful Gilda the Good (Hope Thompson) or the Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz be able to help Dorothy and her newfound friends?
This family favourite tale is directed by Daniel Bell and choreographed by Katherine Hickmott. Mark Aldous takes on the role of Musical Director while Gregory Jordan is the production’s Lighting Designer.
Angela Dixon, Chief Executive Saffron Hall Trust said: “We are delighted to be working with KD Theatre Productions on this magical show. This is the first time Saffron Hall has presented a Christmas show, and we are excited to welcome families from across the region to the Hall over the festive season”.
And that’s not all, KD Theatre Productions will be holding open auditions on Sunday 19th September for fabulous young stars to be part of the show’s ensemble. They are looking for young people aged between 9 and 16 who are full of personality, performance and who can move well to be part of the all-singing, all-dancing chorus.
The audition will be fun and informal, allowing all young people to enjoy the experience of the audition and dance on the Saffron Hall stage. No experience is necessary, just the willingness to learn and have lots of fun!
The Open Auditions will take place on Sunday 19th September 2021 at Saffron Hall.
Registration is required in advance of the audition.
Katherine Hickmott & Daniel Bell of KD Theatre said “We are very excited to be opening the doors to young theatrical talent for our first Christmas pantomime at Saffron Hall. Working with West End performers and a live professional band, this is the perfect opportunity for young adults who have a passion to perform.”
This spectacular and colourful pantomime is jam packed with dazzling dance routines, lavish costumes, glittering scenery and endless fun for all ages! Featuring a live band and a professional cast – don’t miss out on this festive treat for all the family!
Katherine Hickmott and Daniel Bell, the Associate Producers for KD Theatre Productions said: “We can’t wait to work with the team at the stunning Saffron Hall and produce their first ever Christmas pantomime! The venue lends itself to a magical festive treat and we have brought together performers and creatives at the top of their game.”
“The Festive Season is the perfect time for a family of all generations to come together and experience the magic of live theatre whilst getting into the holiday spirit. Especially after being away from our loved ones for so long, the theatre is the perfect place to bring families and communities back together. We shall be sprinkling our Saffron Hall pantomime with an extra dose of Christmas sparkle to celebrate being back together!”
This production is a festive adaptation based on the story by Frank L Baum and not the MGM musical version of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.
The Wizard of Oz at Saffron Hall will run from Thursday 23rd December – Wednesday 29th December 2021
The Wizard of Oz
Previews Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Thursday 23rd December – Wednesday 29th December 2021
Saffron Hall
Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH
Box Office: 0845 548 7650 |
info@saffronhall.com
Tickets: From £15.00
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