Immersion Theatre to Launch Open-Air UK Tour of THE WIZARD OF OZ

A stellar cast of actors has been announced for Immersion Theatre's brand new Open-Air adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.

Rachel Stratton will play Dorothy, having previously starred in international tours of Shrek the Musical as well as the West End production of Rainbow Magic Live. Matthew Forbes plays the brainless Scarecrow, straight from his role as Associate Director of Puppetry and Movement on the National Theatre's worldwide smash hit War Horse. Other notable credits include the lead in Dundee Rep's The Witches and voicing the titular role in Disney's Boyster.

They are joined by Rob Gathercole as the Tin Man, James Clifford as the Lion and Rochelle Parry as the Wicked Witch of the West, all of whom have extensive experience across the West End, UK touring productions and pantomime.

Join Dorothy on her quest to the Emerald City as she and her loyal friends: the cheeky scarecrow, the cowardly lion and the heartless (literally!) tin man, navigate through a magical land in search of the mighty and mysterious, Wizard of Oz. With the Wicked Witch of the West determined to stop them by any means necessary, however, will the spirit of friendship triumph over evil?

With lashings of audience participation, dazzling costumes, an original script and plenty of laughter, this faithful re-telling promises to have you shouting, clapping and singing along to a host of brand new songs as Immersion Theatre presents a fantastic summer treat for all the family!

ABOUT IMMERSION THEATRE

Immersion Theatre is a professional, award-nominated touring company who is fast developing a reputation as a producer of top quality drama and family theatre. Established in 2010 by producers and STAGE ONE alumni, James Tobias and Rochelle Parry, we have played some of the country's most prestigious theatres and playhouses, built up a notable portfolio of critically-acclaimed work, and developed a reputation for producing exciting, powerful and accessible theatre of a superb quality. We are thrilled to be producing our work across the country with further open-air & indoor family musicals, pantomime and top quality drama confirmed for the next 18 months and beyond.

CREATIVE

Written & Directed by James Tobias

Music by Rob Gathercole

Produced by James Tobias & Rochelle Parry for Immersion Theatre Ltd.

LISTINGS INFORMATION

Company website: www.immersiontheatre.co.uk

Company press contact: Lyndsey Harvey - press@immersiontheatre.co.uk / 07761 950260

TOUR INFORMATION

Friday 1st July

Cambridge

Willington Dovecote & Stables

Saturday 2nd July

Cambridge

Houghton Mill

Thursday 7th July

Grantham

Private Performance

Friday 8th July

Colchester

St Mary's School

Saturday 9th July

Pakenham

St Mary's Church

Sunday 10th July

Barnet

Oak Hill Park Arena

Saturday 16th July

Tenterden

Smallhythe Place

Friday 22nd July & Saturday 23rd July

Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace

Sunday 24th July

Suffolk

The Suffolk Punch Trust

Saturday 30th July

Peterborough

Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre

Monday 1st August

Herfordshire

Hatfield Park Farm (Hatfield House)

Wednesday 3rd August

Kent

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle

Thursday 4th August

Reading

Mapledurham

Friday 5th & Saturday 6th August

Kent

Leeds Castle

Sunday 7th August

Iver

Langley Park

Friday 12th August

Devon

Bradley Manor

Saturday 13th August

Stratford-upon-Avon

Anne Hathaway's House

Sunday 14th August

Colchester

Marks Hall Garden and Arboretum

Tuesday 16th August

Birmingham

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Wednesday 17th August

Wellingborough

Stanwick Lakes

Thursday 18th August

Barnsley

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Saturday 20th August

Shropshire

Dearnford Lake

Monday 22nd August

Runcorn

Norton Priory

Tuesday 23rd August

Guildford

Hatchlands

Thursday 25th August

Cambridge

Milton Country Park