Audiences at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake will be following the yellow brick road over Christmas.
For the attraction has announced that its pantomime for this year into next will be a sparkling new adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.
From the pen of acclaimed writer Sonia Jalaly and based on the novel by L. Frank Baum, and directed by Sarah Punshon, this imaginative re-telling follows Dorothy, not from Kansas, but from a Cumbrian cottage with dreams of London.
When a wild storm whisks her to Oz, Dorothy must journey down the yellow brick road with Toto, meeting flying monkeys, wicked witches, and a few familiar friends – including a brave lion, a big-hearted tin woman, and a super-smart scarecrow.
Packed with original pop songs, high-energy fun, and plenty of heart, The Wizard of Oz is a festive adventure for everyone aged six and over, and the perfect way to make magical family memories this Christmas.
The theatre’s artistic director Liz Stevenson said: “We’re delivering a high-energy, visually spectacular Christmas show that audiences won’t forget. With original music, laugh-out-loud moments, and a strong local twist, this show is designed to delight audiences of all ages.
The Wizard of Oz runs from November 14 to January 4. Tickets and gift vouchers are available at www.theatrebythelake.com.
